The Legal Lens Podcast
The Legal Lens Podcast, hosted by Angela Reddock-Wright, extends her weekly radio show on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles. With nearly 30 years of experience as an employment and Title IX law mediator, Angela brings insightful conversations on legal and policy issues affecting everyday life. Topics include civil rights, employment discrimination, criminal law, and more, featuring leading attorneys and policymakers.
Episodes
What Does the Law Actually Say About Domestic Violence? Attorney Alyson Messenger of the Jenesse Center Explains
Domestic violence affects one in four women in the United States — but for Black women, that number is one in three. So why does the gap persist, and what legal tools exist to protect survivors?In this special fifth anniversary episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back Attorney Alyson Messenger, the show’s first ever guest (along with Executive Director Karen Earl
233. CA State Senator Akilah Weber Pierson on Social Determinants of Health, Reparations, and Legislating from a Doctor's Lens
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson, California State Senator, OB-GYN, chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, and daughter of CA Secretary of State and past Legal Lens guest Dr. Shirley N. Weber, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to bring a physician's lens to public policy. From her path from Xavier University and UCSD to San Diego City Council,
232. Dr. Sydney McKinney on Pushout and the Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Dr. Sydney McKinney, executive director of the National Black Women's Justice Institute (NBWJI), for a data-driven and deeply personal conversation on the criminalization of Black girls in schools and the lifelong consequences that follow. Marking NBWJI's 10th anniversary, Dr. McKinney unpacks her organization's groundbreaking research — from its Black Girls Pu
231. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., Founder & CEO of Hip Hop Caucus, on Climate Justice, the Consequences of Not Voting, and Using Culture to Change the World
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., Founder and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus, for a sweeping conversation that connects environmental justice, litigation, voting rights, and the power of culture as organizing tools. Raised in Cancer Alley — the 85-mile stretch between New Orleans and Baton Rouge with the highest cancer rates in the world — Rev. Yearwood traces the thread fr
230. Nadine Smith on AI Surveillance, Algorithmic Discrimination, and 20 Years of Color Of Change
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Nadine Smith, President and CEO of Color Of Change — the nation's largest online racial justice organization — for a conversation about Florida as the testing ground for Project 2025, the "sand in the gears" resistance strategy that has quietly racked up wins against the current conservative agenda, and what it means to organize Black power in the digital age.
229. Skye Perryman on the Generational Setback to Voting Rights and What We Must Do to Protect Democracy
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward and one of Time Magazine's 2025 100 Most Influential People in the World, for a sweeping conversation on the state of American democracy at a critical inflection point. Perryman explains what democracy actually means at its foundation, how anti-democratic actors deliberately stoke polarization as a power str
228. Qasim Rashid on the Fight for Human Rights, Climate Justice, Civil Discourse, and Democracy
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with human rights lawyer, author, and activist Qasim Rashid — founder and president of the consulting company “Just Win” and author of the leading substack “Let’s Address This” — for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of democracy, human rights, and civic engagement in 2026. Drawing on a lifetime of mentorship from civil rights elders from at a South Side Chic
227. Atty Jehan Crump-Gibson on Estate Planning as an Act of Love: Wills, Trusts, and Building Generational Wealth
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Attorney Jehan Crump-Gibson, founder and managing partner of Michigan-based Great Lakes Legal Group, for a candid and accessible breakdown of estate planning and probate avoidance for everyday people and families. Drawing on 17 years as an attorney and representing clients in probate court, Crump-Gibson dismantles the myth that estate planning is only for the w
226. Thomas Saenz on MALDEF’s Advocacy Against Racial Profiling, Voting Rights Rollbacks, and Diminishment of the Rule of Law
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with attorney Thomas Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF — the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund — for a sweeping conversation regarding MALDEF’s work on the frontlines of civil rights litigation in 2026. Saenz traces MALDEF's 58-year history, its founding connection to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and its current collaboration with a 1
225. Alec Karakatsanis on the "Punishment Bureaucracy": Inside the Fight Against Mass Incarceration
Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with Alec Karakatsanis, founder and executive director of the Civil Rights Corps, marking the organization's 10-year anniversary. Karakatsanis explains why he rejects the term "criminal justice system" in favor of what he calls the "punishment bureaucracy," walking through landmark victories on cash bail in places like California and Houston, Texas, the organization's
224. Virginia Kase Solomón on the Work of Common Cause: Gerrymandering, Civic Engagement, and the Fight to Save Voting Rights
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Virginia Kase Solomón, President and CEO of Common Cause, for a wide-ranging conversation tracing the throughline from a deeply personal voting-rights story to the structural forces reshaping American democracy today. Solomón explains how her foster mother's experience facing discrimination at the voting polls in Hartford, Connecticut shaped a 30-plus-year care
223. CA Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-57) on Wellness, Equity & Restorative Justice: The Keys to Building Sustainable Communities
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright sits down with CA Assemblymember Sade Elhawary, an educator, organizer, foster mom, and first‑term representative for California’s 57th Assembly District, which includes South Central, Downtown LA, Skid Row, and Exposition Park. Sade shares how a spontaneous “I’m with the Blacks” speech at LA City Hall propelled her from organizing behind th
222. Jenn Stowe on Championing the Rights and Dignity of Private Domestic Workers
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright sits down with Jenn Stowe, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and head of Care in Action, to talk about how domestic workers are organizing for dignity, better working conditions, and real political power. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, Jenn shares her journey as the granddaughter of a domestic worker growi
221. Ashley Allison and Jasmine Browley on The Role of Black Media and the Importance of Telling Our Own Stories
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright is joined by Ashley Allison—CNN commentator, publisher of The Root (originally founded by the renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates), and founder of Watering Hole Media—and Jasmine Browley, a Forbes contributor, former business editor at Essence, and writer and contributor with BET, to explore why Black‑owned and Black‑led media are essenti
220. Part II: From Louisiana to CA: Attorneys Stephen King and Carmen‑Nicole Cox on Fighting Back After the SCOTUS Louisiana v. Callais Voting Rights Decision
In Part II of The Legal Lens series on the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision, Angela Reddock‑Wright is joined by Attorney Stephen King, civil‑rights trial lawyer and newly installed 50th president of the California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), and Attorney Carmen‑Nicole Cox, “liberation attorney,” CABL boardmember, and 2026 CABL Lawyer of the Year. Building on the legal analysi
219. Part I: Voting Rights at Stake: Understanding the SCOTUS Decision in Louisiana v. Callais with Dr. T. Anansi Wilson
In Part I of this two‑part series on the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Angela Reddock‑Wright is joined by returning guest Dr. T. Anansi Wilson—public defender, constitutional law scholar, and Supreme Court expert—to unpack how the Court’s 6–3 ruling reshapes the Voting Rights Act and minority political power. Dr. Wilson explains the structure and timing of the Supreme Court ter
218. Attorney Elizabeth “Paige” White: “Movement Lawyering” and Representing Clients in Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and High-Impact Cases
In this episode of The Legal Lens podcast, Angela Reddock‑Wright sits down with Attorney Elizabeth “Paige” White, a Washington, D.C.–based criminal defense and civil rights lawyer, to trace her journey from service‑oriented parents and an early sense of right and wrong to becoming a public defender, working with Attorney Ben Crump, and taking on high‑impact cases. Paige talks about how law school
217. Lourdes Castro Ramírez on The State of Housing in Los Angeles & Beyond
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright talks with Lourdes Castro Ramírez, President and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) under the leadership of Mayor Karen Bass, which serves more than 200,000 residents and is the second‑largest public housing authority in the nation. As she explains, HACLA’s work rests on three core pillars: preventing people from
216. Twyla Carter: The Legal Aid Society Reimagining Justice in New York and Beyond
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright talks with Twyla Carter, Attorney‑in‑Chief and CEO of the Legal Aid Society of New York City, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit public defense and civil legal‑services provider. Twyla shares what it means now to lead Legal Aid at a moment she describes as “the civil rights war of our lifetime.” Twyla also walks listeners through Lega
215. Attorney Lauren Barnes on the Work of Public Justice: Litigation & Advocacy that Tackles the Biggest Systemic Threats to Justice in the U.S.
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright talks with attorney Lauren Guth Barnes, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Public Justice, about her journey from complex and class action litigation against drug companies to leading a national legal‑advocacy organization focused on “unrigging” the civil justice system. Now, as acting CEO, she helps guide Public Justice’s work across its cor
214. State of Black Women in California: Kellie Todd Griffin on Equity, Advocacy, and Change
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright sits down with Kellie Todd Griffin, CEO of the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, to talk about the resilience, joy, and systemic challenges facing Black women in California. Kellie shares her personal story—growing up with a single mother who navigated domestic violence, job instability, mental health struggles, and
213. SEIU President April Verrett on Women in Labor and Building Power for Working People
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright talks with April Verrett, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)—one of North America’s largest unions representing more than 2 million workers—about her journey from growing up poor on the South Side of Chicago to leading a national labor movement. April shares how being raised by a grandmother who sometimes had to “r
212. Angela Ferrell‑Zabala of Moms Demand Action on How Gun Violence Touches Every Community
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright sits down with Angela Ferrell‑Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, to talk about how a Facebook group born after the Sandy Hook massacre grew into one of the country’s most influential grassroots gun‑violence‑prevention movements. Ferrell-Zabala shares how, as a mother of four living in the D.C. region, watching gun violence dev
211. Attorney Fatima Goss Graves on Title IX, Gender Justice, and The State of The #MeToo Movement
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright sits down with Attorney Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, to talk about gender justice and the enduring power of Title IX. Fatima explains how the Law Center, founded in 1972, works on multiple fronts—litigation, policy, and culture change—to defend reproductive freedom, support families struggling wit
210. Rooted, Ready, and Rising: President Nicole Austin‑Hillery on Leading the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Angela Reddock‑Wright talks with attorney Nicole Austin‑Hillery, President and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), about her journey from growing up as a proud “project kid” in Harrisburg public housing to becoming a civil and human rights lawyer and leading a premier Black policy institution. She shares how her single mother and an eighth‑gr
209. Professor Jared Clemons on Whether Education Is Still The Great Equalizer in Black America
In this episode of The Legal Lens podcast, host Angela Reddock‑Wright sits down with Professor Jared Clemons, a political scientist whose work examines how race, power, and education intersect in American life. Jared and Angela talk about the pressures students face—from debt to anxiety about the future—and why some are turning toward entrepreneurship and even engineering and technology with an ey
208. Lethal “Love”: Sunny Slaughter on the “Au Pair” Case and Reframing Domestic Violence and The Law
In this powerful return to The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes returning guest Sunny Slaughter—litigation expert, national legal commentator on Court TV, CNN, and Law & Crime, and an authority on law enforcement and intimate partner violence—to challenge the way we talk about “crimes of passion” and domestic violence murder. Speaking on a breaking‑news day when a Virginia jury
207. Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries Celebrating Black History and the Modern Civil Rights Struggle
In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright talks with Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries, a civil rights and history professor at The Ohio State University, author of Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt, editor of Understanding and Teaching the Civil Rights Movement, and host of the Teaching Hard History podcast, about how we remember and misrem
206. Attorney Deepak Gupta Civics 101: Reminding Us of the Role, Purpose & Inner Workings of the United States Supreme Court
In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Deepak Gupta, one of the nation’s leading Supreme Court and appellate lawyers and founding principal of the Washington D.C. based public-interest firm Gupta Wessler LLP, to discuss how civil rights, civil liberties, and consumer protection are shaped at the highest court levels. Gupta shares how inspiration from Thur
205. Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder on Why Texas State Politics and Redistricting Should Matter to the Whole Country
In this episode, host Angela Reddock-Wright talks with Kendall Scudder, Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, about why Texas state politics and redistricting are central to the nation’s future—even for listeners far outside the Lone Star State. Scudder traces Texas’s history as a former Democratic stronghold that powered some of America’s biggest progressive accomplishments—from the New Deal and G
204. Attorney Carl Douglas Forty-Five Years in the Law: From O.J. Simpson “Dream” Team to Continued Civil Rights Warrior
In this New Year’s episode of The Legal Lens Show—kicking off 2026—host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back legendary trial lawyer Carl E. Douglas, founding partner of the Douglas/Hicks law firm and famed member of the O.J. Simpson “Dream Team.” Douglas reflects on his 45+ years as an attorney and the importance of respecting the rule of law at a time when political and social norms are being “up
203. NYPD Police Officer to Civil Rights Attorney: Kawan Lovelace on Fighting the Systems He Once Served
In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Attorney Kawan Lovelace, a New York–based civil rights lawyer whose path to the courthouse ran through work as a NYPD police officer, to detective and Bronx prosecutor before he left to challenge the systems he once served. A Queens native and former Olympic triple jumper at the 1996 Atlanta Games, Lovelace reflects
202. Attorney Ashley Upkins on the Work of the National Bar Association, the future of Black Legal Leadership, and Finding Common Ground
In this episode, Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Attorney Ashley Upkins, President of the National Bar Association and in-house counsel at clean-energy company Silicon Ranch in Nashville, Tennessee, to talk about leadership, justice, and finding common ground in a divided time. From her roots as a “born and raised” Nashville girl inspired by the attorney character Clair Huxtable on The Cosby
201. Attorney Yasmin Cader of the ACLU on the Frontlines of First Amendment & Civil Rights Protections
In this compelling episode, Attorney Yasmin Cader—Deputy Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)—joins Angela Reddock-Wright to reveal what it takes to defend democracy, the First Amendment, and civil rights under unprecedented pressure. Cader, a Howard University and Yale Law graduate, recounts her journey from federal public defender to leading national legal battles at the
200. Dr. Shakari Byerly on the Impact of California Prop 50’s Passing and Black Voter Mobilization
This episode of The Legal Lens Podcast features Dr. Shakari Byerly, Managing Partner and Director of Polling and Research at Evitarus, California’s only Black-owned and led polling firm. Dr. Byerly joins Angela Reddock-Wright to analyze the passage and significance of California Proposition 50—a high-stakes redistricting measure that passed by landslide, restructuring congressional districts in r
199. Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley on Leading NCNW: Black Women, Faith, and the Fight for Justice
In this inspiring episode of The Legal Lens, Reverend. Shavon Arline-Bradley—President and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)—joins host Angela Reddock-Wright to discuss the historic organization’s 90 years of advocacy and direct action for Black women, families, and communities. Dr. Arline-Bradley shares her unique perspective as an ordained minister, public health leader, and form
198. Congresswoman Julie Johnson: Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown, Voting Rights & Redistricting in Texas and More!
Congresswoman Julie Johnson, (D-TX 32) joins host Angela Reddock-Wright to discuss her journey from longtime civil attorney and mediator and Texas state legislator to serving in the US Congress. With roots in public service and a civil litigation background, Johnson offers a first-person look at the realities of representing Dallas County during a historic federal government shutdown, the crucial
197. California’s Proposition 50 on Redistricting & Leadership in a Divided Nation with CA Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan and Rhodesia Ransom
In this powerful double feature episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with California Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan and Rhodesia Ransom for an in-depth conversation about leadership, democracy, and California’s role on the national stage. Assemblymember Bryan, who represents Los Angeles’ 55th District and chairs the Assembly Select Committee on the Status of Boys and M
196. Kara Gotsch on Ending Mass Incarceration and Advancing Sentencing & Criminal Justice Reform
Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project, joins The Legal Lens for an in-depth discussion on sentencing and criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, and evidence-based policy advocacy. Gotsch shares her journey from faith-driven social justice advocate to a national leader for sentencing reform, emphasizing the importance of “second chances” and the need to recognize that peop
195. Alphonso David on The Impact of the “Fearless Fund” Litigation, Defending DEI, Civil Rights, and Black Businesses Worldwide
This episode of The Legal Lens spotlights Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF), whose life journey—from child refugee during Liberia’s political upheaval to renowned civil rights attorney—fuels his relentless advocacy for equity and democracy. David recounts how experiences under political violence shaped his devotion to using the law as a tool for justice, a
194. Preserving Democracy: The Lawyers’ Committee and Shaylyn Cochran on Voting Rights, Redistricting, DEI & Civil Rights Impact Litigation
Attorney Shaylyn Cochran, Deputy Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, joins Angela Reddock-Wright for a timely conversation about today’s front-line battles in civil rights, class action litigation, and voting rights protection. Cochran brings decades of experience—from her early days as a journalist passionate about social justice, to her years with the US Depa
193. Inside the Alliance for Justice: Attorney Rachel Rossi on Judicial Appointments, Supporting the Nation’s Non-Profit Organizations, and Coalition-Building
Attorney Rachel Rossi joins The Legal Lens to discuss her remarkable career and current leadership as president of the Alliance for Justice (AFJ). Renowned in Los Angeles for her role as a former LA County and federal public defender and as a 2020 candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney, Rossi brings sharp insights into local and national justice reform. Throughout the conversation, Ros
192. Content Creators & the Future of Democratic Politics: Yolanda Caraway and the Rise United Network
In this compelling episode of The Legal Lens Show, leading strategist Yolanda Caraway reflects on her fifty-plus years of experience shaping Democratic politics, offering deep historical insights alongside insights on today’s political climate. From her early activism and work with presidential campaigns to her role as a trailblazing political strategist and co-author of the NAACP Image Award–winn
191. The Truth About ICE Raids: Attorney Nana Gyamfi on Black Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice
In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Attorney Nana Gyamfi, executive director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), as she sheds light on how contemporary immigration enforcement and policing disproportionately target Black immigrants and African Americans. Together, they dive deep into the connections between ICE raids, criminalization, private
190. Data Analyst Nsé Ufot Explains How Voting & Political Trends in Georgia and the South Affects U.S. Democracy
In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright interviews attorney Nsé Ufot—founder of Solidarity Analytics Media (S.A.M.), former CEO of the New Georgia Project working alongside former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacy Abrams, and founder of the New South Super PAC. Born in Nigeria and raised in Atlanta, Nsé takes listeners on her journey demystifying government and makin
189. Raising Our Voices: Attorney Michelle Hudgins on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, and Civic Power
In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Michelle Hudgins, Vice President of Communications at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Hudgins shares expert insights on the national and local battles impacting voting rights, the dangerous consequences of political gerrymandering and the latest moves to alter the U.S. census by executive order.Hudgins
188. Legal Bestie Breakdown: Redistricting, DEI Rollbacks, Healthcare, and Civil Rights with Attorney Symone Redwine
In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes attorney Symone Redwine, aka “Legal Bestie” and host of the popular YouTube channel, “Girl is that Legal?,” to discuss the critical legal battles surrounding race-based redistricting in Texas, the significant role of the United States Supreme Court under the current presidential administration, and the ongoing challenges t
187. Part 2 The U.S. Supreme Court: Dr. T. Anansi Wilson on Education Cuts, Religious Carter Schools, Opt-Out Policies, Transgender Minors & Healthcare & More
In this compelling return to The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down again with legal scholar and civil rights expert Dr. T. Anansi Wilson for a deep dive into some of the most consequential—and controversial—recent court decisions.Dr. Wilson breaks down the United States Supreme Court’s greenlight for downsizing the Department of Education, a move with devastating implications f
186. The U.S. Supreme Court: Dr. Anansi Wilson Breaks Down Birthright Citizenship, Voting Rights, and Excessive Force in the Current Judicial Era
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes renowned legal scholar, justice advocate, and policy expert Dr. Anansi Wilson for an in-depth breakdown of the most consequential United States Supreme Court decisions of the 2024-2025 session.Dr. Wilson unpacks the Court’s expanding use of emergency dockets, critical rulings on birthright citizenship, redistricting, vo
185. Juneteenth in Action: Dione Sims, Granddaughter of Opal Lee, on the Significance of Juneteenth in Challenging Times
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright is joined by Dione Sims, granddaughter of the legendary “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee and Executive Director of Unity Unlimited. Together, they explore the enduring impact of Juneteenth, the movement that made it a national holiday, and the vision for the future as America heads towards 2026—a year marking the nation’s 25
184. Boots on the Ground: Marc Morial & Cynthia Mitchell-Heard Discuss the Work of the National and Los Angeles Urban Leagues
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes attorney Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, and Cynthia Mitchell-Heard, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League. Together, they address the urgent national and local challenges facing Black communities in 2025.Marc Morial breaks down the federal policy threats—including tax cut bills,
183. 2025 Education Crisis: How Public School Leaders Are Responding to Federal and State Policy Shifts
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with the Hon. Patrice Marshall McKenzie (Pasadena Unified School District) and the Hon. Kristin McGuire (Charter Oak Unified School District in Covina, CA) to explore the unprecedented challenges facing California’s public schools in 2025.From the devastating aftermath of the Altadena/Eaton Fire to the chilling effects
182. Is America Ready to Pay the Tab? Reparations and Reckoning with Tony Tolbert & Adam Radinsky
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back legal minds Tony Tolbert and Adam Radinsky, co-hosts of the Pay the Tab podcast and co-teachers of what is believed to be the only law school course on reparations in the United States at UCLA School of Law.This episode dives into the national and state-level movements for reparations for African-Americans, includi
181. Angela Rye and Jeffery Wallace on The State of the People Power Tour and the Rise of a New Black Policy Agenda
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes political strategist and commentator Angela Rye alongside social impact leader Jeffrey Wallace for a bold conversation on the State of the People Power Tour—a 12-city movement to connect, empower, and organize Black communities across the U.S.Together, they reflect on what the tour revealed about the real needs of Black
180. From Homelessness to Hope: Ending the Crisis for U.S. Veterans
In this post-Memorial Day episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright is joined by Darryl Vincent, President & CEO of U.S.VETS, and Stephen Peck, Senior Advisor and former CEO, for a deep conversation on the state of veteran homelessness in America—and what’s actually working to end it.Together, they reflect on decades of service, explain how the veteran homeless population dropp
179. “One Big Beautiful Bill” or Disaster? Congresswoman Linda Sanchez on Tarriffs, Tax Breaks, and Healthcare
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes returning guest Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, a seasoned leader in the U.S. House of Representatives with over 22 years of experience. Representing California’s 38th district, Sánchez delivers a candid breakdown of what’s happening on Capitol Hill—from the alarming implications of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” to constitu
178. Saving Medicaid, Saving Lives: Inside the Health Equity Movement with Darryn A. Harris
In this urgent and eye-opening episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Darryn Harris, Chief Government Affairs and Community Relations at St. John's Community Health, to discuss the growing national threat to Medicaid and why it could devastate healthcare access both with California’s Medi-Cal program, and across the country.As a longtime advocate for health eq
177. Crime, Murder, and Mayhem: Dr. Sunny Slaughter Breaks Down Some of the Top Criminal Law Trials of 2025
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with legal analyst, law enforcement consultant, expert witness, speaker and trainer - Dr. Sunny Slaughter - about some of the most pressing criminal trials and legal controversies of 2025, including the cases involving the death of Tyre Nichols, the resentencing and parole hearings of the Menendez Brothers, and the Karen
176. In Crisis? Black Maternal and Reproductive Health Care in California & Beyond with Raena Granberry
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back Raena Granberry, Director of Maternal and Reproductive Health for the California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP).Raena shares her own journey through pregnancy loss, systemic neglect, and medical bias, and how those experiences led her to join and continue the fight for Black maternal and reproductive health
175. Building a Future-Proof Economy: Jeffery Wallace on Reimagining Work and Opportunity for Young Adults in America
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with Jeffery Wallace, President & CEO of LeadersUp, a national nonprofit dedicated to closing the economic and employment gap for youth and young adults, and empowering them to thrive in the 21st century world of work.Jeffery shares his own journey from Richmond, CA to becoming a national leader and innovator in the area
174. How Employers Can Navigate the DEI Backlash: Insights from Attorney Natalie E. Norfus of The Norfus Firm
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright is joined by Attorney Natalie E. Norfus, Founder of The Norfus Firm and a seasoned employment attorney and DEI strategist, for a deep dive into the current state of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and workplace culture in 2025.Natalie addresses the growing backlash against DEI programs in the workplace and beyond, why the tr
173. Equity, Policy, and the Fight for Permanence: Dr. Samad on the Hon. Mervyn M. Dymally’s Legacy
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Dr. Anthony A. Samad, Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute, based at California State University Dominguez Hills.A longtime scholar, political analyst, author, and community leader, Dr. Samad breaks down the 50-year cycle of racial and political backlash in America,
172. Impacts of Cuts to the US Department of Labor - Former Biden Labor Secretary Julie A. Su Provides Insights
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes attorney Julie Su, former Acting U.S. Secretary of the Department of Labor under President Joe Biden, and California Labor Secretary, appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom, and a nationally recognized civil rights and workers’ rights attorney. We welcome former Secretary Su for a powerful and urgent conversation about the
171. Where Are the Democrats? Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove on Defunding DOGE & Defending Democracy
In this unfiltered episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove—a fierce advocate for justice and democracy representing California’s 37th District—for a wide-ranging and powerful conversation on the fight to preserve democracy, civil rights, voting access, and social safety nets in 2025.Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove discusses her Defendin
170. How Tech is Transforming Hollywood & Entertainment: Attorney Yemi Adegbonmire on AI, Creative Ownership, and Innovation
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Yemi Adegbonmire, a technology and entertainment attorney with a background spanning Disney and other major entertainment conglomerates, groundbreaking nonprofit advocacy, and now as VP of Legal and Associate General Counsel at Cineverse. Yemi shares her legal insights at the intersection of media, AI, and storyte
169. Can Creatives Still Thrive in Hollywood? Attorney Nyanza Shaw on DEI, Strikes, & Innovation in Entertainment
Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 4 In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with returning guest Attorney Nyanza Shaw, a powerhouse entertainment attorney, executive, and advocate for creative professionals, about the current state and future of Hollywood, DEI, and media law.From her prior work at Fremantle Media, a company that has global hits like
168. From Kendrick Lamar to Beyonce: Attorney Karen Grant-Selma on the Business of Producing Live Events, Award Shows & TV Hits
Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 3In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Karen Grant-Selma, Executive Vice President and Head of Business & Legal Affairs at Jesse Collins Entertainment. Karen shares her insider knowledge on entertainment law, contract negotiations, and producing some of the biggest live events in the industry.From handling
167. The Business of Music: Attorney Channing B. Smith on What Every Artist Should Know
Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 2Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Channing B. Smith, an entertainment attorney and recording artist, to discuss the business of music, contract negotiations, and the evolving industry landscape.Channing shares her unique journey from being a music artist to becoming a lawyer, and how her firsthand experience as an artist allows her to advocate for
166. From Books to Music to Film & TV: Attorney Bonnie Berry LaMon on Representing and Legally Protecting Creatives
Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 1In this inspiring episode, host Angela Reddock-Wright kicks off Women's History Month with a new series, Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law, with Bonnie Berry LaMon, a top entertainment attorney who has built a powerhouse career representing literary and academic authors, music artists, writers, producers, film and tv makers. With over 30 years
165. Who’s Protecting Your Civil Rights & Liberties: NAACP LDF’s Fight for Democracy & Justice
In this critical episode, Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with attorneys Todd Cox and Sam Spital, Associate Director Counsels at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). With civil rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, and other long-standing legal protections under attack under the current presidential administration, the LDF is leading the charge against rollbacks in civil rights, edu
164. CA Wildfires Vol. 5 - California’s Insurance Crisis: How Did We Get Here?
In this vital episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with Amy Bach, Executive Director of United Policyholders, about the California insurance crisis, wildfire recovery, and what homeowners need to know about filing claims.Amy and her organization, United Policyholders, have spent over 30 years advocating for homeowners, ensuring that insurance companies honor their polici
163. CA Wildfires Vol. 4: LA County DA Nathan Hochman on Balancing Law Enforcement & Justice Reform
In this episode, Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, the 44th District Attorney of LA County, to discuss his office’s response to wildfire-related crimes, price gouging, arson, and public safety in Los Angeles.With over 10 million residents in LA County, DA Hochman leads a team of 750+ prosecutors, handling over 180,000 cases per year. He share
162. CA Wildfires Vol. 3 - Who’s Responsible? Commissioner Genethia Hudley-Hayes Breaks Down City of Los Angeles Emergency Response
In this critical episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Genethia Hudley-Hayes, President of the Los Angeles Fire Commission, to discuss LA’s wildfire response, governance, and emergency management.With recent wildfires throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, there has been particular public scrutiny, focus and critique of the City of Los Angeles’ response
161. CA Wildfires Vol. 2 - Do I Need A Lawyer? Insights from Top Insurance Attorney Letitia Johnson
Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with top Attorney Letitia Johnson, Managing Partner at Singleton Schreiber, the nation’s leading wildfire litigation firm. With over $3 billion recovered for fire victims, Attorney Johnson brings her expertise in utility-caused wildfires, environmental litigation, and civil rights to discuss the devastating Altadena/Eaton and Los Angeles Palisades and other areas wi
160. CA Wildfires Vol. 1: Navigating Insurance Claims and FEMA Relief with Attorney Amber Finch
Because of the Los Angeles wildfires, Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Attorney Amber Finch, Global Chair of the Insurance Recovery Group at Reed Smith LLP, to discuss insurance claims and disaster recovery strategies. With devastating wildfires sweeping through California, Amber shares her expertise on navigating homeowner insurance policies, filing claims, and accessing FEMA relief.From unde
159. Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: Lessons from the Blake Lively Case with Daphne Bishop
Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Attorney Daphne Bishop, a leading workplace investigator and employment law expert, to unpack the highly publicized allegations between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Daphne explains the legal and procedural nuances of sexual harassment and retaliation claims, highlighting the critical role of neutral investigations in getting to the truth.Drawing on her 25 years o
158. Ken Cloke on Strategies for Navigating Difficult Conversations in 2025 and Beyond
In this inspiring New Year’s episode, Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back Kenneth “Ken” Cloke, a world-renowned mediator, peacemaker, and author, to share strategies for navigating conflicts at work, in families, and within communities. As we step into 2025—a year of challenges and opportunities—Ken offers a framework for transforming disagreements into dialogue and fostering understanding in eve
157. Protecting Black Voters: Amir Badat on Fighting Voter Suppression in the South
Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Attorney Amir Badat, Manager of Black Voters on the Rise and Voting Special Counsel with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. This episode dives deep into the critical work of protecting Black voters, particularly in the South, where voter suppression and accessibility challenges persist.Amir shares the mission of Black Voters on the Rise, a project designed to defend and e
156. The Generation of NOW: What Young Adults Want from Government & the Incoming Trump Administration
Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with returning KBLA Talk 1580 guest, Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, about advocacy, hope, and the path forward for young adults under the incoming Trump administration. With a focus on the ‘generation of now,’ Kristin shares her organization’s efforts to empower young people through policy, education, and grassroots mobilization.From addressi
155. Reparations “Yay” or “Nay”: Are Reparations Still Possible Under a Trump Administration?
Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back Attorney Kamilah Moore, a reparatory justice scholar and chair of California’s groundbreaking Reparations Task Force. As the Task Force sunsets its work, Kamilah shares updates on what’s been achieved and what lies ahead in the fight for reparations in California and nationally with a Trump Administration.The conversation dives into the history and purpose of th
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