In this inspiring New Year’s episode, Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes back Kenneth “Ken” Cloke, a world-renowned mediator, peacemaker, and author, to share strategies for navigating conflicts at work, in families, and within communities. As we step into 2025—a year of challenges and opportunities—Ken offers a framework for transforming disagreements into dialogue and fostering understanding in every aspect of life.

Ken emphasizes the importance of empathy, perspective, and trust as the building blocks for conflict resolution. Drawing from his experience in workplace mediation, international peacebuilding, and cross-cultural dialogue, he provides practical tools that listeners can use to approach difficult conversations with openness and resolve. Whether dealing with workplace disputes, family tensions, or broader societal divides, Ken’s wisdom inspires hope and actionable change.

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Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Attorney Amir Badat, Manager of Black Voters on the Rise and Voting Special Counsel with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. This episode dives deep into the critical work of protecting Black voters, particularly in the South, where voter suppression and accessibility challenges persist.

Amir shares the mission of Black Voters on the Rise, a project designed to defend and expand voting rights for Black Americans through advocacy, education, and monitoring. He also discusses the impact of the 2024 elections, persistent issues like voter intimidation and accessibility barriers, and the role of young Black voters in shaping future elections. With a new administration on the horizon, Amir highlights the importance of learning from history and grassroots organizations to build resilience and political power.

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Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with returning KBLA Talk 1580 guest, Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, about advocacy, hope, and the path forward for young adults under the incoming Trump administration. With a focus on the ‘generation of now,’ Kristin shares her organization’s efforts to empower young people through policy, education, and grassroots mobilization.

From addressing student debt and the threat of the dismantling of the Department of Education, and mental health to workforce development and bipartisan collaboration, this conversation emphasizes the importance of staying engaged and building for the future. Kristin also reflects on the challenges ahead with a divided government and offers a hopeful vision of how young people can drive progress, even in uncertain times.

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