Need To Know, With Dr. Nsenga Burton
Need To Know, With Dr. Nsenga Burton
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Need to Know, with Dr. Nsenga Burton, tackles the hard-hitting issues shaping our world through the lens of race, politics, media, and culture. Dr. Burton brings her sharp analysis and unfiltered perspective to break down the stories you need to know — and why they matter.
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Meet Your Host: Nenga K. Burton, Ph.D. (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, curator, writer, and media influencer. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the award-winning news site The Burton Wire, which covers news of the African Diaspora. An expert on the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality with film, media, and technological industries, the thought leader has contributed to CNN, Huffington Post, The Grio, The New York Times, and USA Today. She currently serves as editor-at-large for Black Press USA’s News Wire. Nsenga is a former editor-at-large for The Root, guest editor for American Theatre Magazine, inaugural editor-in-chief for HealthPlus digital magazine powered by the Atlanta Voice, and cultural critic for Creative Loafing. Dr. Burton’s writings appear in more than 200 print publications weekly, reaching 22 million readers per month and over 3 million people online daily.
Why You Should Listen:
- Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere.
-Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace.
- Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change.
What to Expect: The #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addresses barriers, and delves into topics reshaping Corporate America. It's a platform that unites diverse voices and makes a significant impact.
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Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters!
#BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on significant themes such as race, politics, media representation, and cultural impacts. Episodes cover critical topics, for example, the effects of government budget cuts on disaster response in Texas, exploring the flaws in warning systems and the importance of preparedness. Other areas of focus include corporate diversity initiatives and the intersectionality of race and leadership in the workplace.
Need to Know, with Dr. Nsenga Burton, tackles the hard-hitting issues shaping our world through the lens of race, politics, media, and culture. Dr. Burton brings her sharp analysis and unfiltered perspective to break down the stories you need to know — and why they matter.
https://ablackexec.com
Meet Your Host: Nenga K. Burton, Ph.D. (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, curator, writer, and media influencer. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the award-winning news site The Burton Wire, which covers news of the African Diaspora. An expert on the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality with film, media, and technological industries, the thought leader has contributed to CNN, Huffington Post, The Grio, The New York Times, and USA Today. She currently serves as editor-at-large for Black Press USA’s News Wire. Nsenga is a former editor-at-large for The Root, guest editor for American Theatre Magazine, inaugural editor-in-chief for HealthPlus digital magazine powered by the Atlanta Voice, and cultural critic for Creative Loafing. Dr. Burton’s writings appear in more than 200 print publications weekly, reaching 22 million readers per month and over 3 million people online daily.
Why You Should Listen:
– Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere.
-Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace.
– Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change.
What to Expect: The #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addresses barriers, and delves into topics reshaping Corporate America. It’s a platform that unites diverse voices and makes a significant impact.
Stay Connected:
Follow @ablackexec on social media for insights and visit ablackexec.com for updates and additional content.
Listen & Subscribe:
“TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective” is available on:
Apple Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/apple
Spotify: https://ablackexec.com/spotify
YouTube Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/youtube
Other Platforms: https://ablackexec.com/listen
Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters!
#BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI
This podcast uses analytics and growth tools from Podder, Chartable, Podsights, and Podcorn.
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In this urgent episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton, Dr. Burton addresses the devastating floods in Central Texas and reveals the underlying causes behind the rising death toll. She pulls no punches in highlighting how government cuts to critical agencies, such as the National Weather Service and the CDC, have crippled our ability to prepare for and respond to disasters. Dr. Burton connects the dots between weakened infrastructure, ignored science, and the human cost of political decisions. She challenges the public to wake up to the realities of climate change, demand accountability from elected officials, and push for the restoration of vital resources that protect public safety. If you’ve ever wondered why disasters seem to hit harder and help arrives slower, this episode delivers the answers.
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00: Introduction and Welcome
00:18: Central Texas Flooding: A Tragic Event
00:42: The Importance of Government and Science
02:54: Failures in Warning Systems
04:33: Consequences of Gutting Agencies
08:20: Call to Action: Contact Your Representatives
11:02: Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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