Civil Rights

Tom Donahue's new documentary, 'Dean Martin: King of Cool,' takes an affectionate look at the life and times of one of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the 20th century.  Audio

To say Nelsonian Rosie Manins' introduction to life in Atlanta has been something of a baptism of fire would be an understatement. A former ODT journalist who is married to a Grammy Award-nominated… Audio

Stanford Law School professor and author Richard Thompson-Ford details the importance of fashion throughout the centuries in his new book Dress Codes - How the Laws of Fashion Made History.  Audio

There isn't much E Street Band guitarist, activist and actor Stevie Van Zandt hasn't done in the world of entertainment. The man formerly known as 'Miami Steve' is in the throes of completing his… Audio

Former first lady Michelle Obama tweeted on Friday that she was 'exhausted and frustrated' by the state of the country in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake and two protesters. US correspondent… Audio

Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz announced today that he was fully mobilising the National Guard to help the violent unrest that followed protests over the death of George Floyd. Christiane Cordero joins… Audio

The lawyer for Donald Neely, who was tied to a rope and led by police on horseback through a Texas town, says his family want the officers fired. Melissa Morris spoke to Checkpoint host Alex… Video, Audio

Taken from his family as a toddler, Lonnie Holley had a traumatic childhood - neglect, abuse, being hit by a car, put in a prison camp, and living through the Civil Rights movement of mid-60s… Audio

The Micronesian community in Hawaii have an opportunity next week to highlight some of the barriers they face as immigrants in the state. Audio

Aaradhna and Annie Crummer talk to Kathryn Ryan about music's power to change the world. They along with Bella Kalolo & Esther Stephens are about to perform in 'Respect', a tribute to Aretha Franklin… Audio

Kim Hill talks to veteran music journalist Alan Light, former editor-in-chief for Vibe and Spin magazines, and author of books about Leonard Cohen, Prince, and the Beastie Boys. His new biography was… Audio

Debbie Stoller is the co-founder, co-publisher and editor-in-chief of BUST magazine in New York, and co-edited The BUST Guide to the New Girl Order and The BUST DIY Guide to Life. In 1999, she formed… Audio

Dr John Carlos, who raised a black gloved fist at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, talks about Muhammad Ali and black consciousness. Video, Audio