
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

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
1hr 3 sec
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.

Jun 22, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
57 min
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.

Jun 8, 2025
Jun 8, 2025
58 min
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.

Jun 1, 2025
Jun 1, 2025
58 min
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.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025
59 min
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.

May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025
58 min
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.

May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
58 min
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.

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025
54 min
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.

Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
58 min
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.

Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
58 min
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.
