Baldwin & Co. Author Talks

This podcast is your front-row seat to the world of intellectual thought, creative expression, books, ideas, and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most brilliant minds and celebrated authors of our time.

Baldwin & Co. Author Talks is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Baldwin & Co. Author Talks, a arts show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  MAGA Minaj? Marcus Anthony Hunter Breaks Down Nicki Minaj’s Political Shift.

  Sep 28, 20261h 9m

  Nicki Minaj’s political evolution has sparked a much bigger conversation about fame, power, loyalty, and Black cultural responsibility. Marcus Anthony Hunter and David Johns go beyond the headlines to ask a harder question: what happens when a Black celebrity’s politics begin to clash with the community that helped make them powerful? This is not just a conversation about Nicki Minaj or MAGA—it’s about influence, identity, accountability, and who gets to shape the culture in this moment. This episode is part of the ongoing conversations hosted by Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned bookstore, café, and cultural institution based in New Orleans. Baldwin & Co. exists at the intersection of literature, ideas, and community—creating space for rigorous dialogue, storytelling, and intellectual exchange. Through author talks, podcasts, live events, and community programming, Baldwin & Co. amplifies voices shaping how we understand culture, history, politics, faith, and the future. Stay connected with Baldwin & Co. across platforms: Instagram: @baldwinandco X (Twitter): @baldwinandco Facebook: Baldwin & Co. YouTube: Baldwin & Co. Website: www.baldwinandcobooks.com Visit us in New Orleans or online to support independent bookselling, discover powerful literature, and engage in conversations that matter. Order Marcus Anthony Hunter Books Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9780063004733 Order Baldwin & Co. Merch Here: https://shop.baldwinandcobooks.com Learn more about Baldwin & Co. Foundation: https://bcofoundation.org #MagaMinaj #NickiMinaj #MarcusAnthonyHunter #DavidJohns #BlackPolitics #BlackCulture #CelebrityPolitics #CulturalPower #PoliticalIdentity #BlackVoices #BlackThought #PoliticsAndCulture #CommunityAccountability #BlackIntellectuals #MAGA #TrumpPolitics #CelebrityInfluence #CultureAndPolitics #BaldwinAndCo #BaldwinAndCoPodcast #NewOrleans #BlackLeadership #SocialCommentary #PoliticalConversation #CurrentEvents

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  Episode #45

  America is Killing Poor People - Economist, Gary Hoover Explains.

  Sep 22, 202659 min

  The Trump administration just overhauled roughly $4 billion in homelessness funding, shifting emphasis away from permanent housing. Trump-backed changes to SNAP have coincided with about 4 million fewer Americans receiving food assistance. From food to housing, Gary Hoover asks the uncomfortable question behind “America Is Killing Poor People”: when the safety net gets smaller for people already struggling to survive, is poverty really their failure—or ours? Economist Gary “Hoov” Hoover, Executive Director of the Murphy Institute and professor of economics and law, argues that America doesn’t simply fail poor people—it often builds systems that keep them poor and then blames them for it. His warning lands at a critical moment: #GaryHoover #AmericaIsKillingPoorPeople #PovertyInAmerica #AmericanDream #EconomicInequality #IncomeInequality #SNAP #FoodStamps #HomelessnessCrisis #HousingCrisis #TrumpAdministration #TrumpPolicies #SafetyNet #WorkingPoor #PovertyTrap #EconomicMobility #WealthGap #BlackEconomics #PublicPolicy #SystemicInequality #TulaneUniversity #MurphyInstitute #BaldwinAndCo #NewOrleans #SocialJustice Order Gary Hoover Books Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9780520402621 Order Baldwin & Co. Merch Here: https://shop.baldwinandcobooks.com Learn more about Baldwin & Co. Foundation: https://bcofoundation.org This episode is part of the ongoing conversations hosted by Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned bookstore, café, and cultural institution based in New Orleans. Baldwin & Co. exists at the intersection of literature, ideas, and community—creating space for rigorous dialogue, storytelling, and intellectual exchange. Through author talks, podcasts, live events, and community programming, Baldwin & Co. amplifies voices shaping how we understand culture, history, politics, faith, and the future. Stay connected with Baldwin & Co. across platforms: Instagram: @baldwinandco X (Twitter): @baldwinandco Facebook: Baldwin & Co. YouTube: Baldwin & Co. Website: www.baldwinandcobooks.com Visit us in New Orleans or online to support independent bookselling, discover powerful literature, and engage in conversations that matter.

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  Episode #44

  Kamala Wasn’t the Problem — Carol Moseley Braun Explains

  Sep 13, 20261h 1m

  Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, offers a striking perspective on Kamala Harris and what her presidential defeat says about women and power in America. Braun argues that Harris was extraordinarily qualified, understood the issues, and “did everything right”—and rejects the idea that the loss should simply be placed at Harris’s feet. Drawing from her own experience breaking political barriers, Braun connects Harris’s treatment to deeply rooted attitudes about whether women are capable of holding ultimate authority, including serving as commander in chief. Yet she remains hopeful that those attitudes are changing as a new generation of girls grows up believing there are no positions beyond their reach. This episode is part of the ongoing conversations hosted by Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned bookstore, café, and cultural institution based in New Orleans. Baldwin & Co. exists at the intersection of literature, ideas, and community—creating space for rigorous dialogue, storytelling, and intellectual exchange. Through author talks, podcasts, live events, and community programming, Baldwin & Co. amplifies voices shaping how we understand culture, history, politics, faith, and the future. Stay connected with Baldwin & Co. across platforms: Instagram: @baldwinandco X (Twitter): @baldwinandco Facebook: Baldwin & Co. YouTube: Baldwin & Co. Website: www.baldwinandcobooks.com Visit us in New Orleans or online to support independent bookselling, discover powerful literature, and engage in conversations that matter. #KamalaHarris #CarolMoseleyBraun #BlackWomenInPolitics #WomenInPolitics #WomenInLeadership #PoliticalLeadership #RepresentationMatters #BlackPoliticalPower #BreakingBarriers #WomenBreakingBarriers #AmericanPolitics #PoliticalHistory #LeadershipMatters #Democracy #MisogynyInPolitics #BlackWomenLead #Trailblazer #WomenAndPower #PresidentialPolitics #BaldwinAndCo

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  Episode #43

  Greatness Needs Resistance - Antonio Michael Downing & Jerid P. Woods

  Aug 7, 202648 min

  Antonio Michael Downing joins Jerid P. Woods for a powerful conversation about ancestry, identity, writing, and claiming your place in the Black literary tradition. Antonio reflects on the influence of his grandmother, overcoming impostor syndrome, removing ego from the creative process, and how doubt—even from haters—can become fuel for purpose, discipline, and greatness. Order Antonio Michael Downing Book Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9781668066102 #YouNeedHaters #AntonioMichaelDowning #JeridPWoods #BlackLiterature #BlackWriters #BlackReaders #BlackIntellectualTradition #LiteraryConversation #AuthorInterview #CreativeProcess #WritingLife #ImposterSyndrome #AncestralWisdom #GenerationalHealing #BlackExcellence #ReadBlackAuthors #BaldwinAndCo #BaldwinDialogues #NewOrleansCulture #ClaimYourPower #TrustYourVoice #TurnDoubtIntoFuel #StopShrinkingYourself #YouAlreadyAre #ItsOurTurn Order Baldwin & Co. Merch Here: https://shop.baldwinandcobooks.com Learn more about Baldwin & Co. Foundation: https://bcofoundation.org Welcome to Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues, the official podcast of Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore—a sanctuary for literature, creativity, and community. Sponsored by Baldwin & Co. Foundation 501(c)3. This podcast is your front-row seat to the world of books, ideas, and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most brilliant minds and celebrated authors of our time. At Baldwin & Co., we believe that stories have the power to inspire, connect, and transform. Through this podcast, we bring the pages of bestselling novels, memoirs, and groundbreaking works of nonfiction to life. Whether you’re an avid reader, aspiring writer, or simply someone who enjoys meaningful discussions, Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues is here to ignite your curiosity and enrich your understanding of the world. What to Expect: Author Talks and Exclusive Interviews Join us as we sit down with internationally acclaimed authors, rising literary stars, and thought leaders across genres. Discover the stories behind the stories—their creative processes, challenges, and inspirations—and gain insights into the craft of writing.

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  Episode #42

  One of The Most Haunting Stories of Modern Day Police Corruption - Jared Fishman

  May 13, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>In this gripping and emotionally charged conversation, author Jared Fishman and Judge Calvin Johnson unpack the horrifying case of Henry Glover in post-Katrina New Orleans and the federal investigation that exposed corruption, violence, and systemic failures inside the New Orleans Police Department. Fishman reflects on his journey from international conflict zones to the DOJ, revealing how war, race, policing, and power intersected in one of the most disturbing civil rights cases in modern American history. Together, they explore police cover-ups, the “blue wall” of silence, the moral cost of institutional corruption, and how the Henry Glover case ultimately helped forc...

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