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 May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
On this show, we discuss the University of North Carolina efforts to officially disband efforts to achieve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the State’s higher education system with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Augustine and Professor Donald Corbett.
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
On this show, we talk with Dr. Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway, Assistant Professor of African American History and Public History at NC State University, about the Black Workers for Justice and workers’ fight for economic justice during the 1988 Schlage Lock closure in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
On this show, we discuss a recent federal court decision that impacts the ability of State prosecutors to bring criminal charges against formerly convicted individuals who seek to fully participate in this democracy by voting in State and federal elections.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
On this show, we discuss the University of North Carolina efforts to officially disband efforts to achieve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the State’s higher education system with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Augustine and Professor Donald Corbett.
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
On this show, we discuss the challenges faced by low-income people in dealing with the NC criminal legal system, and how the system results in poor people receiving much harsher punishment than those with means who commit the same crimes.
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
On this show, we talk with Dr. Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway, Assistant Professor of African American History and Public History at NC State University, about the Black Workers for Justice and workers’ fight for economic justice during the 1988 Schlage Lock closure in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
On this show, we discuss the April 4, 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King and the impacts and importance of the King Legacy and activities to honor his life and accomplishments with Dr. Benjamin Chavis.
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
On this show, we continue our discussion of critical November 2024 State Political races with Professors Don Corbett and Jarvis Hall.
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
On this show, we discuss critical November 2024 State Political races with Marcus Bass, Don Corbett and Jarvis Hall.
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
On this show, we discuss legislative proposals that are scheduled to be considered by the North Carolina General Assembly during its upcoming short legislative session with Adam Svolto, the Director of Policy & Engagement at the North Carolina Justice Center