Being Well Informed
Being Well Informed discusses trending topics such as police reform, book banning intensified, the Emmett Till Alert App, new and upcoming authors, the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook, judicial reform, long term care insurance, cryptocurrency scams, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Education in a Pandemic, and much more. The program, hosted by Claudia Barber, is designed to educate the audience on these trending topics.
Episodes
56 episodes
Every Library - Guest Patrick Sweeney
Are books for the blind being banned? Why? How have things changed in 2025 for libraries across the country? These and many more questions are addressed in today's episode of Being Well Informed with founder of everylibrary.org, Patrick Sweeney...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:19
Are There Still Health Disparities in 2025? Guest: Dr. L. E. Gomez
We unpack the issues of health disparities in the United States in 2025. Our guest, Dr. L. E. Gomez discusses what improvements can be made to health care, and is it a myth that blacks experience less health care as a matter of individual choic...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:57
Steve Brigham, Author of Level the Playing Field
When you think of sports, you think of the game played on the same field. The rules are known and abided by. Why is this not the case when considering disparities in our society. We will discuss 8 racial myths. Today's episode discusses the fir...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:37
The Prison For Profit System; Historical Information from Dr. Robin Bernstein, Author of Freeman's Challenge
Author, Dr. Robin Bernstein provides an in depth historical analysis of how slavery by another name became popular in the North, including convict leasing. She authored the book Freeman's Challenge, which details the history of the incarceratio...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:38
Why Do We Still Need an Equal Rights Amendment? Why are Women Organizations Necessary?
Guest Michaele Cohen, president of the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) tells us what role MLAW plays during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session and what bills became important to track. Pay disparities still exist even tho...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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25:37
Do You Believe The Cause Of Death on Your Loved One's Death Certificate is Accurate? A New Law in Maryland Changes Things
The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act is a trending new law in Maryland, which changes how medical examiners report misstated information on death certificates. Guest Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett shares her success in the 2024 Maryland ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:46
Maryland Legislative Black Caucus; 2024 General Assembly Legislation, Guest Delegate Jennifer White Holland
How long has the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus existed, and why is it the largest black legislative caucus in the country. These questions are answered on today's podcast, Being Well Informed. Delegate Jennifer Holland White takes us throug...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:15
Arts and the Law; How has AI Impacted Artists?Guest Sammetria Goodson Arts Lawyer
Arts and the Law are discussed. Guest Attorney Sammetria Goodson discusses why a curator needs an attorney and her unique work and client base when representing visual artists and the like. She emanates from North Dallas, and does work on the E...
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33:48
Renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland and Choptank River Bridge in Cambridge, Maryland
We delve into the discussion of renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland to the Parren J. Mitchell Bridge. Caucus of African American Leader Elder Charles James joins us for a lively discussion on what others are saying about the renaming...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:15
Bishop Troy Barnett, The Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Part II
Pastor Troy Barnett shares more about Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2 pm at the Reginal Lewis Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Parts I and II of the Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. will be shared for all to see. Being Well Inform...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:48
Losing a Spouse. What Next? Guest: Elder Valerie Watson
We discuss the expected and unexpected things that happen when losing a spouse. Elder Valerie Watson of Transformation Church of Jesus Christ, Baltimore shares details of what it is like and how life has changed for her. Listeners are given an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:40
Reparations Now; Reparation Grants are Here in Maryland; Guest Rev. R. Callender
Reparation grants are here in Maryland, thanks to the hard work of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland began with $1 million dollars in seed money. Now grants opportunities are available. The deadline is Februar...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:47
Trash Talk: Anti-Obamalore and Race in the 21st Century: Guest Professor Patricia A. Turner
Being Well Informed discusses Author Patricia A. Turner's book, Trash Talk: Anti-Obamalore and Race in the 21st Century. The author also headed the Arthur Ashe Legacy Project at UCLA. We delve into why former President Obama is stil...
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36:52
The Republican Party, Is it More Than Conspiracy Theories and Book Banning?
Steven H. Wilson, former Republican Central Committee Chair of Howard County, Maryland is our guest to discuss the direction of the Republican Party in Maryland. A recent editorial in the Baltimore Sunpapers was captioned, "The Republican Party...
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27:24
Descecration of Slave Cemeteries in Bethesda, Maryland
Our guest, Robert Stubblefield discusses the challenging work of the Bethesda African American Cemetery Coalition. Updates are provided on the court battle that ensues in Maryland.Being Well Informed airs on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:51
Parolees. Changes Needed to the Existing Parole System in Maryland; Guest is Willie Hamilton
Why is the process or system for granting parole broken? We explore changes that need to be made. Justice Policy Institute describes Maryland's parole process as fraught with challenges. We give the answer to the question, "Why?" Our guest, Wil...
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24:02
New Federal Legislation Pushing Back Against Book Banning; Congressman Kwiesi Mfume - National Council of African American History and Culture Act of 2023
US Congressman Kwiesi Mfume stopped by to share about legislation (House Bill 727) both he and US Senator Ben Cardin introduced to preserve African American history and culture. The legislation would create a 12 person National Council to advis...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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24:18
Collecting Social Security Benefits; What I Need to Know; Guest Jacob Serfas
What are the highlights of collecting Social Security? What simple steps should I take to maximize receiving benefits. If I buy a car after collecting Social Security and choose to pay using a pension account, how will that impact my Social Sec...
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29:21
Former Redskins Player, Pastor Troy Barnett Discusses A Documentary on the 100 Year Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr.
Former Redskins NFL Player and New England Patriots Player, Bishop Troy Barnett is our guest to discuss the 100 year legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. Bishop Troy Barnett now pastors the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ at 4300 Ol...
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29:36
Police Reform. The New Conversation; Guest Dwayne Bryant
We discuss the new conversation involving police reform. Guest Dwayne Bryant helps us navigate the complex and many reasons why innocent youth as young as fifth grade run from police. We also discuss how to repair cop and community relations, a...
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29:53
Changes in Laws Impacting Retirees' 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) Plans; The Tax Bomb
Did my retirement plan just change? The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became effective January 1, 2020. But a new law became effective January 1, 2023, the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2023. Changes in required age min...
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34:54
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace. Is There Bias In Sports When Referees Are Making Calls or In Our Job Descriptions? Guest Lorne Epstein
How relevant is bias in our decision making such as when people are hired or fired. Is there bias in creating job descriptions? Guest Lorne Epstein discusses unconscious bias in the workplace and what CEOs of major companies are saying about ho...
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25:51
Understanding the Digital Divide in Education; Guest Dr. Ebony Shockley
What is the digital divide and how is it a problem when educating children in grades K-12. Dr. Ebony Shockley shares insightful information on this trending education topic. There is also a digital gap between countries or global divide. Listen...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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23:30
Protecting Places of Worship; Guest DOJ Community Relations Services Director Paul Monteiro
Swastikas at synagogues? Racist graffiti on the doors of neighborhood churches? Arsonists targeting places of worship? These are all topics discussed on Being Well Informed with guest Paul Monteiro of the Department of Justice. Information is p...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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19:08
What Happens Irregular At Election Polls: Guest Amy Cruice ACLU - MD and Joanne Antoine Common Cause MD
Are there plans in the Maryland General Assembly 2023 to pursue legislation to change voter identification and signatures on ballots or mail in ballots. The Election Protection initiatives are discussed and irregularities at election polls are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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34:52