Episode 3906 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey about the possibility that Mayor Cockrel and Rev. Nicholas Hood will have their names removed from the Detroit Mayoral ballot. Air Date: 11/23/08

Episode 3905 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks about what Barack Obama's victory means to Africans with Nigerian author Paschal Eze. Air Date: 11/13/08

Episode 3904 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with John Broad of Crime Stoppers about keeping schools safe from crime. Air Date: 11/2/08

Episode 3903 - Has General Colin Powell's endorsement of Democrat Barack Obama given the okay to other Republicans? ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks to two African American GOP supporters who are thinking Obama. Air Date: 10/26/08

Episode 3902 - Host Lloyd Jackson examines the Detroit Mayoral candidates with Bankole Thompson of the Michigan Chronicle. Also, author Jeffrey Miller discusses his new audio book "Up From the Under." Air Date: 10/19/08

Episode 3901 - The Obama Factor - Guest host Lloyd Jackson discusses the role that race may play in this year's Presidential Election. Air Date: 10/12/08

Episode 3825 - The Viviane Diary - 17-year-old author Fatoumata Manjang from The Gambia discusses her new book. Air Date: 7/20/08

Episode 3824 - DPS - Former Detroit Public Schools Superintendent William Coleman and his attorney Bert Marks discuss Coleman's plea in a Federal contracting case in Dallas, and Coleman also comments on his tenure at DPS and the challenges that now face the district. In a separate interview with host Cliff Russell, current DPS School Board President, Dr. Carla Scott refutes Coleman's criticism of the current administration and also discusses the DPS budget crisis. Air Date: 7/6/08

Episode 3823 - BRANDON SPIGHT - Spight was a senior at U-D Jesuit in Detroit when he was stricken by an AVM in his brain and died shortly after. Spight's parents discuss his life and their amazing tribute to him. Air Date: 6/29/08

Episode 3822 - OBAMA RALLY - The ABJ crew has an inside look at the recent Barack Obama rally at Joe Louis Arena. Air Date: 6/22/08

Episode 3821 - OBAMA V. MCCAIN - Stephen Henderson of the Detroit Free Press, radio host Karen Dumas, and Plane Ideas think tank director Greg Thrasher discuss campaign 2008. Air Date: 6/15/08

Episode 3820 - WILL ROBINSON/BLACK EXPO - Detroit Free Press Blogger Eric Pate reflects on the life of coaching legend and scout Will Robinson. Ken Harris, the CEO of the International Black Expo previews Buy Black Weekend. Air Date: 5/25/08

Episode 3819 - INVESTING IN AFRICA - Michael Sudarkasa, the CEO of the Africa Business Group discusses how China is investing billions of dollars in Africa. Air Date: 5/18/08

Episode 3818 - REV. WRIGHT - Local church leaders speak out on the Reverend Wright controversy. Air Date: 5/11/08

Episode 3817 - TEEN PANEL - What do teens think about the future of jobs, education and the Metro Detroit region? Host Cliff Russell sits with a panel of teens whose answers may surprise you. Air Date: 4/27/08

Episode 3816 - Cliff Russell speaks with Detroit Chapter NAACP executive director Heaster Wheeler about the Obama candidacy, Rev. Wright, and Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Also, Sheila McKean of the Federal Reserve Bank invites the community to participate in the Money Smart week events. Air Date: 4/20/08

Episode 3815 - Cliff Russell speaks with Karen Dumas of the Michigan Chronicle, Stephen Henderson of the Detroit Free Press, and Lloyd Jackson of WJR 760 AM about the media coverage of the Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick scandal. Air Date: 4/13/08

Episode 3814 - Cliff Russell speaks with Dr. Ameka Aniagolu about his new book, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: A Multicultural History of Western and World Civilization." Air Date: 4/6/08

Episode 3813 - Cliff Russell discusses the charges that have been filed against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Air Date: 3/31/08

Episode 3812 - Cliff Russell speaks with Carlton Pearson, who saw his fame, fortune, and ministry evaporate when he began preaching what he calls the "gospel of inclusion." Air Date: 2/24/08

Episode 3811 - Cliff Russell speaks with WWJ New Radio 950 city beat report Vickie Thomas, MI Chronicle Senior Editor Bankole Thompson, and Detroit Free Press investigative reporter M.L. Elrick about the text-message scandal surrounding Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Air Date: 2/17/08

Episode 3810 - Cliff Russell speaks with author Paschal Eze, who says the key to moving Africa into the economic mainstream is branding the continents 54 countries. Air Date: 2/10/08

Episode 3809 - Health Care - Wayne Bradley, CEO of the Detroit Community Health Connection joins host Cliff Russell to discuss the issue of low cost access to health care, and a school teacher discusses losing her medical insurance. Air Date: 1/27/08

Episode 3808 - Cliff Russell gives a preview of the 2008 election and its impact on the black community. Air Date: 1/20/08

Episode 3807 - Driving - Lawmaker challenges the Michigan Drivers Responsibility Act. Air Date: 1/6/08

Episode 3805 - Taylor Case - A reporter's inquiry helps free two teen murder suspects. Air Date: 12/16/07

Episode 3717 - Cliff Russell speaks with Eric Pate about coaching legend Eddie Robinson. Air Date: 1/13/08

11/4/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with "The Race Doctor," David Campt about where the Black community fits into the new trends toward diversity.

10/28/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Ray Wright of Jamm Projects about a new program on Detroit's East Side which helps keep kids off the streets on "Angel's Night." Later, Nicole Paige interviews "Big Boom," former bodyguard to Steve Harvey.

10/21/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Roberta Sanders, CEO of New Center Community Mental Health Services, about the mental health needs of the black community.

10/14/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Rep. John Conyers (D-Detroit) about current issues in Washington and Fred Hunter of "Think Detroit" about how to get young people involved in after school activities.

8/19/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with the classic jazz sound of GEQ.

7/29/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Detroit saxophonist Dave McMurray.

7/22/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Kimmie Horne from the Kimmie Horne Show.

7/15/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Dennis Coffey.

7/8/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by D Lee and the Edge from their newest album, Fabulous.

7/1/2007 - Nicole Paige speaks with Terrance Palmer as part of the Summer Concert Series. Palmer will also perform selections from his newest album, Love Letters.

5/20/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Vanessa Bell Armstrong about obesity.

5/13/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with security Expert Johnny May about identity theft and Judith Doss, President of the Lawrence P. Doss Scholarship Foundation.

5/6/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Lt. Col. Donald Thomas, Jr. (Ret.), President of the Tuskegee Airmen National History Museum, and Nicole Paige gives us a preview of the International Detroit Black Expo.

4/22/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Dr. Neal Barnard about eating right and reversing diabetes.

4/1/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Detroit Lions Hall-of-Famer Charlie Sanders.

2/25/2007 - Cliff Russell tells tells you how to get help with issues plaguing your neighborhood and Nicole Paige will bring us a sneak preview of the stage play Mixed.

2/18/2007 - Nicole Paige, filling in for Cliff Russell, speaks with Falanga Sula, founder of Homeland Care Intl. about the atrocities facing women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also, Kwandwo Akpa of Fihankra Intl. tells us how we can own 10,000 square feet of tropical land for free.