The Legal Eagle Review is an informative and thought-provoking weekly radio show and podcast where the show hosts, NCCU law professors Irv Joyner and April Dawson, talk with guest experts and discuss current legal and political issues affecting everyday people in Durham, the surrounding community, and the state. The show airs on WNCU 90.7 FM on Sundays from 7-8p. The Legal Eagle Review is sponsored by the North Carolina Central University School of Law, and the Virtual Justice Project.
Episodes
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Soul City: History, Legacy and Impact
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
On this show, we discuss the historic and progressive efforts to create Soul City, an African American community in Warren County, by Civil Rights Leaders and Attorney Floyd McKissick, Sr, during the 1970s.
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Celebrating African American Women “Sheroes”
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
On this show, we have a discussion with three African American women regarding their honoring and celebrations of Women History Month based on the contributions which they received from the “Sheroes” in their lives.
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Juvenile Justice Issues in NC
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
On this show, we discuss the state of juvenile justice in North Carolina.
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
North Carolina Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
On this show, we have a discussion about the confederate monuments in NC and efforts to remove them.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Role and Responsibilities of Younger African American Professionals
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
On this show, we have a discussion with young African American professionals regarding their roles and responsibilities which guide their community and professional engagements in 2021 and beyond.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Impeachment
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
We discuss the historic second impeachment of a U.S. President.
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
We discuss the transfer of political power, the inauguration of Joseph Biden as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President, and its impact upon African Americans and racial minorities.
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Going Forward into 2021 for African Americans
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
In this show, we discuss how we move African Americans and people of color forward in positive and progressive directions in 2021.
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Electoral College
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
On this show, we discuss the origin and purpose of the Electoral College, the advantages and disadvantages of this system, and whether there is a better way to elect the president of the United States. Our guests are Atiba Ellis, Professor of Law at Marquette University School of Law, and Nancy Chi Cantalupo, Professor of Law at California Western School of Law.
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Life and Legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner sit down with current North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice, Anita Earls, to discuss the life and legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.