
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.
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 Jun 29, 2025
African Americans in US Military - History & Impact
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
On this show, we examine the history and impacts of Military Service for African Americans and present efforts to address the racial bias and discrimination that have infected the several military branches with Professor Stephen Valentine.

Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Six-month assessment of the Trump Administration's policies and actions
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
On this show, we focus on an analysis by our Political Experts of the impacts and implications of policy decisions and actions taken by the Donald Trump Administration during the first six months of its installation.

Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
On this show, we discuss the future of economic development along Durham’s historic Fayetteville Street corridor and in the Hayti community. We are joined by Anita Scott Neville, Reverend Julian Pridgen, and Dr. Henry McKoy for a powerful conversation about community-led development, the fight to protect Heritage Square, and what is at stake for Durham’s legacy and future.

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
North Carolina State Board of Elections and Its Shifting Political Control
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
On this show, we discuss the NC General Assembly’s efforts to alter the political control of North Carolina’s election administration and process with Attorney Jeff Carmon, a member of the NC State Board of Elections.

Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
On this show, we discuss the organizing and work of SNCC, as well as efforts to preserve and memorialize its accomplishments, with Judy Richardson, a SNCC Veteran, and Monet Lewis-Timmons, Director of the SNCC Legacy Project.

Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
On this show, we discuss the future of economic development along Durham’s historic Fayetteville Street corridor and in the Hayti community. We are joined by Anita Scott Neville, Reverend Julian Pridgen, and Dr. Henry McKoy for a powerful conversation about community-led development, the fight to protect Heritage Square, and what is at stake for Durham’s legacy and future.

Sunday May 11, 2025
The Riggs/Griffin Challenge, Its Impact and Political Consequences
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
On this show, we discuss the impacts and implications of the recent resolution of the legal challenges to the election of NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, and assess efforts at the State and National levels to redefine and restrain constitutional powers and protections with our political experts.

Sunday May 04, 2025
Immigration Crisis and Legal Protections
Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 2025
On this show, we discuss the Immigration Crisis in America and How Individuals can protect themselves and family members with Attorney Michele Delgado, a Senior Staff Attorney with the North Carolina American Civil Liberties Union.

Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Economic State of the Country
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
On this show, we discuss the economic state of our country with Dr. Henry McKoy, Jr., a former senior-level Presidential appointee in the Biden-Harris Administration.

Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Riggs/Griffin NC Supreme Court Election Challenge
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
On this show, we discuss the history of the NC Supreme Court in Voting Rights Cases and its recent decision in the challenge to the election of Justice Allison Riggs with UNC Law School Constitutional Law Scholar Professor Gene Nichol.
