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The Carl Nelson Show

The Carl Nelson Show

Urban One · J.R. Davis

123 episodesEN-US

Show overview

The Carl Nelson Show launched in 2025 and has put out 123 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 390 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 3h 6m and 3h 9m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 75 episodes already out so far this year. Published by J.R. Davis.

Episodes
123
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
3h 7m
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of Washington DC’s latest daily newsmaker radio program weekdays from 6-10 am on WOL 1450am, WOLB Talk 1010am, WOLBBaltimore.com and WOLDCNews.com

Latest Episodes

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Democracy Under Fire: Greg Palast, Pearl Walker, Danyelle Smith, and Dr. Kokayi Patterson on Voting Rights and Global Affairs

May 13, 20262h 58m

Nazi Germany Parallels, Math Mastery & Voting Rights Impact: Baba Lumumba, Akil Parker, and Pastor Ed Pinkney

May 13, 20263h 4m

Africa Day 2026 and Global Headlines: Manu Ampim and Brandon on History, Iran, Voting Rights, and U.S.-China Tensions

May 11, 20263h 5m

Defending Democracy: Dr. Gerald Horne, Civil Rights Leaders, and Sister Phile on Voting Rights, Global Challenges, and Missing Black Women

May 8, 20263h 9m

Shaping Our Future: Dr. Julianne Malveaux, John Templeton, and Prof. Obadele Kambon on Voting Rights, Economics, and Diaspora Opportunities

May 7, 20263h 7m

Protecting Our Future: Zaki Baruti, Dr. Nubia Kai, and Jeff Gallop on Voting Rights, African-American History, and Community Impact

May 6, 20263h 7m

Defending Black Rights: Dr. James Taylor, Carl Snowden, and Dr. Robert Turner on Voting Rights and Reparations

May 5, 20263h 9m

Empowering Minds: Tony Browder on John Henrik Clarke, Pan-Africanism, and the Black Star Action Network

Apr 30, 20263h 11m

A.I. in Music, Motown Legacy & Community Reflections: Professor Griff, Kerry Gordy, Mark from Anaheim, and Charles Barron

Apr 30, 20263h 8m

Justice, Healing & Artistry: Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Stephen Tates, and Amde of the Watts Prophets

Apr 29, 20263h 8m

Voices of Change: Dr. Maulana Karenga, Dr. Brandon Gamble, and Dr. Baruch on Global Issues and Men's Mental Health

Apr 28, 20263h 8m

Global Crises, May Day Action & Prince's Legacy: Dr. Tyrone Powers, Barbara Arnwine, and Norman Richmond Lead the Discussion

Apr 23, 20263h 7m

"Health, Africa, and Education: Dr. A, Prof. Ganke Lagoke, and Coach Alfred Powell on Vital Community Issues

Apr 23, 20263h 6m

Faith, Power & Politics: Dr. Jerome E. Fox, Overton Wilkins, and Pastor Anthony Williams on Trump, Religion, and Generational Shifts

Apr 22, 20263h 17m

Empowering Voices: Sandra Evers Manley, Chairman Fred Hampton, and Insights on Trump, Iran & Mumia Abu-Jamal

Apr 21, 20263h 5m

Dr. Ray Wimbush, Dr. Shantella Sherman, and Dennis Boatwright: Unpacking Global Crises and Cultural Truths

Apr 16, 20263h 7m

Doctah B, Ron Moten & Dr. Brooks Robinson: Reclaiming Mind, Body, and Freedom

Apr 15, 20263h 5m

Manu Ampim on Willie Lynch Myth, Dr. Rosie Milligan’s Wisdom, & Roger Wareham on UN Reparations Vote

Apr 15, 20263h 6m

Sadiki Bakari on Mind Control & Transhumanism, Brandon on Iran Crisis & Black MAGA

Apr 14, 20263h 6m

Dr. Gerald Horne on Iran, Africa & Sports, Dr. Willie Jolly on Financial Fix, & Angela Simms’ Sociological Insights

Apr 10, 20263h 9m
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