Call in and speak on any issue affecting our world, country, community or culture. It's Open Phone Friday with Carl Nelson.

Call in and speak on any issue affecting our world, country, community or culture. It's Open Phone Friday with Carl Nelson.

Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of Washington DC’s latest daily newsmaker radio program weekdays from 6-10 am on WOL 1450am, WOLB Talk 1010am, WOLBBaltimore.com and WOLDCNews.com

Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela&rsquo;s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of Washington DC&rsquo;s latest daily newsmaker radio program weekdays from 6-10 am on WOL 1450am, WOLB Talk 1010am, WOLBBaltimore.com and WOLDCNews.com

The Carl Nelson Show

Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of Washington DC’s latest daily newsmaker radio program weekdays from 4-7 pm on WOL 1450am and WOLDCNews.com

Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela&rsquo;s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of Washington DC&rsquo;s latest daily newsmaker radio program weekdays from 4-7 pm on WOL 1450am and WOLDCNews.com

Open Phone Friday: December 26, 2025

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Award-winning Investigative Reporter Greg Palast—famed for his best-selling book and acclaimed documentary “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy”—returns to our classroom Wednesday morning. Hear Greg’s eye-opening analysis of the critical relationship between the DSA and Black voters, and be among the first to learn about his groundbreaking new vote protection series. But that’s not all: AI expert Dr. Felix Njeh will empower you with actionable strategies to learn, apply, and profit from artificial intelligence.  Before Dr. Njeh, get a front-row preview of the highly anticipated annual Kankouran National Conference and Concert. Professor Gnaka Lagoke of Lincoln University will kick off the morning by spotlighting vital developments across the African continent.

Award-winning Investigative Reporter Greg Palast&mdash;famed for his best-selling book and acclaimed documentary &ldquo;The Best Democracy Money Can Buy&rdquo;&mdash;returns to our classroom Wednesday morning. Hear Greg&rsquo;s eye-opening analysis of the critical relationship between the DSA and Black voters, and be among the first to learn about his groundbreaking new vote protection series. But that&rsquo;s not all: AI expert Dr. Felix Njeh will empower you with actionable strategies to learn, apply, and profit from artificial intelligence. &nbsp;Before Dr. Njeh, get a front-row preview of the highly anticipated annual Kankouran National Conference and Concert. Professor Gnaka Lagoke of Lincoln University will kick off the morning by spotlighting vital developments across the African continent.

Greg Palast, Dr. Felix Njeh & Professor Gnaka Lagoke on DSA, Black Voters, AI and Africa

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/9bffe36d-d39f-48f9-927c-b4b2011051ed/transcript

Renowned researcher and historian Professor Manu Ampim will join us for a compelling presentation, “A Time of Reckoning: Museum Exhibits, Fraudulent History, and AI-Generated Content for Students.” His insights will challenge you to think critically about the stories we are told and the truth behind them. Before Professor Ampim takes the mic, NY media analysts Wayne Gillman and Reggie Thomas will break down the high-stakes meeting between Democratic Party leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, plus the latest on the Stephen A. Smith NABJ dispute—issues that are making headlines and impacting YOU. Start your day with actionable tips from Math Guru Akil Parker, who will empower teachers, students, and parents as the new school year begins

Renowned researcher and historian Professor Manu Ampim will join us for a compelling presentation, &ldquo;A Time of Reckoning: Museum Exhibits, Fraudulent History, and AI-Generated Content for Students.&rdquo; His insights will challenge you to think critically about the stories we are told and the truth behind them. Before Professor Ampim takes the mic, NY media analysts Wayne Gillman and Reggie Thomas will break down the high-stakes meeting between Democratic Party leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, plus the latest on the Stephen A. Smith NABJ dispute&mdash;issues that are making headlines and impacting YOU. Start your day with actionable tips from Math Guru Akil Parker, who will empower teachers, students, and parents as the new school year begins

Professor Manu Ampim, Wayne Gillman, Reggie Thomas & Akil Parker on AI History, Hakeem Jeffries, Stephen A. Smith and Back-to-School Math

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/e4242a62-ed4d-496b-9ed6-b4b1013a7756/transcript

Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to hear from the founder of Black Lawyers for Justice, Attorney Malik Shabazz, as he shares insights from the frontlines of the struggle for justice and details some of the most urgent criminal cases he’s fighting. Before Attorney Shabazz, renowned archeologist, author, historian, and educator Dr. Cheryl LaRoche will unveil her captivating new children's book—an inspiring story for all ages. To set the stage, Baltimore's own dynamic activist Kim Poole will ignite our session with her passion and vision for change. Don’t miss your chance to engage with these extraordinary leaders and be part of a powerful conversation shaping our community’s future!

Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to hear from the founder of Black Lawyers for Justice, Attorney Malik Shabazz, as he shares insights from the frontlines of the struggle for justice and details some of the most urgent criminal cases he&rsquo;s fighting. Before Attorney Shabazz, renowned archeologist, author, historian, and educator Dr. Cheryl LaRoche will unveil her captivating new children's book&mdash;an inspiring story for all ages. To set the stage, Baltimore's own dynamic activist Kim Poole will ignite our session with her passion and vision for change. Don&rsquo;t miss your chance to engage with these extraordinary leaders and be part of a powerful conversation shaping our community&rsquo;s future!

Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Cheryl LaRoche & Kim Poole on Criminal Justice, Black History and Community Change

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/73faeb6a-5a93-4b16-9647-b4b0017e7e10/transcript

Open Phone Friday: December 26, 2025

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