
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 Apr 13, 2025
The Poor People's Campaign and the Fight For Democracy
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
On this show, we discuss the Poor People's Organizing and Mobilizing Campaign in North Carolina with Rev. Rob Stephens, NC Organizing Director of Repairers of the Breach.

Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Law School Admissions and Minority Applicants
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
On this show, we talk with Sharon Gaskin, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Assistance at NCCU Law, about the admissions process and considerations for minority applicants and law students.

Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Criminal Prosecutorial Process and Crime in Durham
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
On this show, we discuss the criminal prosecutorial process and its impact on crime in Durham.

Sunday Mar 16, 2025
The Medicaid Crisis in North Carolina
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
On this show, our guest is Nicole Dozier, Director of the Health Advocacy Project of the NC Justice Center, and we discuss the history, impact, coverage, and threats to the continuation of the Medicaid program by the new Donald Trump Administration and the Elon Musk DOGE Program.

Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Analysis: Trump’s Address to Congress and Administrative Actions
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
On this show, we analyze Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress and the sweeping actions of his administration. Joined by Dr. Jarvis Hall and Marcus Bass, we unpack misinformation, political theater, policy rollbacks, and the assault on DEI, all with an eye on grassroots response and political accountability.

Sunday Mar 02, 2025
AI-Driven Decision-Making in Medicare Advantage Plans
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
On this show, we talk with NCCU Law Professor Dana Jones about how AI-driven decision-making in Medicare Advantage plans can lead to care denials, delays, and even life-threatening consequences for seniors.

Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Homeownership in the African American Community
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
On this show, we will explore the real estate marketplace and dissect the reasons that the African American homeownership rate is significantly lower than other groups and its impact on increasing Black Wealth.

Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Student Voting Rights Lab and Legal Dispute for the NC Supreme Court Seat
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
On this show, we examine the work and focus of the Student Voting Rights Lab, a collaboration between NCCU and Duke University, and dissect the legal challenge to the election contest between Justice Allison Riggs and Judge Jefferson Griffin for a seat on the NC Supreme Court.

Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Trump Post Swearing-In Actions
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
On this show, we will explore and evaluate the impacts and implications of post-inauguration actions taken by the Trump Administration and whether they are supported by the US Constitution and federal laws with Jarvis Hall and Marcus Bass.

Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
On this show, we discuss the economic shifts and policy changes of a new administration with Dr. Henry McKoy, Jr., a former senior-level Presidential appointee in the Biden-Harris Administration.
