"Redefining Freedom" with Host Sophia A. Nelson
By sophia angeli nelson
Hosted by award winning author, Political Commentator, and award winning Journalist Sophia Nelson. Nelson is a former Republican House Oversight Committee Counsel, CNN Opinion Writer, The Washington Post & Politico Magazine. This podcast keeps it real, honest and raw, just as Nelson does on TV.
It's about everything to do with Freedom: Politics, Race, Gender, Faith, The Bill of Rights and anything else the "We the People" talk about everyday.
"Redefining Freedom" with Host Sophia A. NelsonJul 04, 2023
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Special: July 4th 2023 let’s talk about freedom and the Supreme Court
Today is a special episode on the Supreme Court 2023 closing cases and its impact on our freedoms.
Jul 04, 202332:59
Finding Freedom with DACA Recipient Daniela Pierre Bravo
Host Sophia Nelson has a great dialogue with guest Daniela P. Bravo on being in the DACA program, not being seen as “other” and finding true freedom in America.
Apr 16, 202335:33
Freedom Under Assault in Tennessee
A special podcast with host Sophia Nelson on the expulsion of two black Tennessee lawmakers from office for exercising their lawful 1st Amendment rights.
Apr 07, 202321:52
Where does Freedom Come From?
Host Sophia Nelson introduces the new podcast by defining Freedom.
Mar 25, 202322:49
Let's Talk About Freedom
Host Sophia Nelson introduces the new podcast and new focus on freedom!
Mar 20, 202307:26
Part II: The State of Black Women and Women of Color in 2023.
Today's guest is Glynda Carr CEO of Higher Heights. And collaborator of #BlackWomenLead this is a great not to miss conversation
Feb 26, 202333:40
Black Women and Racism in the 21st Century Workplace Pt. 1
This is part one of a three part series on the new CATALYST survey on racism and women of color in the workplace. Great listen for corporate and industry leaders.
Feb 12, 202322:48
Black History Month Kickoff: Rosa Parks A Quiet Woman of Great Purpose
We kick off black history month with a great lesson in overcoming fear by studying the life of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
Feb 05, 202313:14
MLK Day 2023: Where are we on Dr. King's Dream 60 years later!
Host Sophia Nelson talks about Dr. King's legacy beyond the Dream.
Jan 16, 202318:56
Happy New Year 2023: What a week for American Democracy.
Host Sophia Nelson welcomes in season 5 of the One America Podcast.
Jan 08, 202308:12
The State of the Republican Party: Interview with Mike Madrid and Michael Steele
Host Sophia Nelson talks with two of the most influential Republicans of color in the past twenty years. Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele and former California State Republican Political Director Mike Madrid, on the state of the modern Republican Party.
Dec 04, 202239:21
Remembering John F. Kennedy 59 Years Later
Host Sophia Nelson offers some thoughts, reflections and lessons learned from the tragic death of America's 35th President.
Nov 22, 202219:15
What the 2022 Mid-terms Tells Us About America's Political Outlook
This special episode is a debriefing on the 2022 mid-term election results to date. Host Sophia Nelson walks us through what we know, what it means and how Tuesday, November 8, was a great day for Democracy in America.
Nov 13, 202218:21
Cancel Culture & Comebacks: Interview with former VA Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax.
We start season 4 with a bang! Host Sophia Nelson has a one on one 45 minute sit down with former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. They talk about cancel culture, civility and comebacks!
Oct 02, 202201:00:41
The Danger of "Labels" in our Public Discourse.
This is the final episode of season 3. Host Sophia Nelson talks about the dangerous trend happening in America right now of how we "label" those we disagree with. It's on fire. Buckle up.
Aug 06, 202245:18
Let's Talk About It: American Christians are Tired of Being Attacked for their Faith.
Host Sophia Nelson discussed her latest Sunday opinion column in the NY Post on the intersection of faith and free speech.
Jul 10, 202219:54
Who Truly Has Unalienable Rights on America's 246th birthday?
Host Sophia Nelson talks about the current Supreme Courts impact on our unalienable rights granted to Americans on this day in 1776.
Jul 04, 202217:38
America We Have A Problem. And We Can Still Fix it!
Host Sophia Nelson is back! And boy is she on FIRE. Take a listen! Happy Summer.
Jun 12, 202228:26
Living History: Meet Madame Justice Jackson
Host Sophia Nelson offers some reflections on the historic confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Apr 10, 202218:54
Black History Month: Seven Sisters & A Brother. Black Student Activism in the 1960s.
A not to miss episode with three civil rights legends who along with their five peers changed and made history at Swarthmore college in 1969.
Feb 27, 202241:25
A Black Woman Is Going to the Supreme Court in 2022.
This week there was big news with the retirement of Justice Breyer. President Biden has declared his intention to nominate a black woman to the High Court.
Jan 30, 202224:41
MLK Day 2022: There’s More to Dr. King’s Legacy than 2 Lines from the “I Have a Dream Speech”
Host Sophia Nelson leans into the misuse of Dr. MLK’s famous I have a Dream Speech and two lines being used by politicians out of context.
Jan 17, 202217:30
The Year that was 2021. American Democracy in Peril.
On our final episode of 2021 host Sophia Nelson talks about the big issues of 2021 and where we go in 2022.
Dec 31, 202128:08
A Conversation about Thomas Jefferson, Slavery, and Reclaiming our History with Gayle J. White.
Todays episode is living American history. We talk to Gayle Jessup White of Monticello. Gayle is a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson and her enslaved ancestors owned by Jefferson.
Dec 19, 202142:25
Remembering Republican Senator Bob Dole. And the Era of Political Civility Gone By.
Host Sophia Nelson reflects on the late Senator Dole. His wife Liddy Dole. His legacy. His life. His example of American unity and respect in our political discourse.
Dec 12, 202127:24
Have the Marginalized DEI Groups on College Campuses Gone too Far with Cancel Culture?
This week’s segment with Dr. Christina Crenshaw formerly at Baylor University speaks on college campus culture. It is a must listen for all academics, faculty, and students everywhere. Powerful podcast with host Sophia A. Nelson.
Dec 05, 202101:02:08
Special Podcast: Remembering the life of President John F. Kennedy & Lessons Learned.
Today’s podcast is a special Thanksgiving week in remembrance of America’s 35th President John F. Kennedy. And lessons we can all learn from his life.
Nov 22, 202125:23
Time to see our Humanity first. Not our race, gender, or sexual identity.
In episode 3 of our conversation on “cancel culture” host Sophia Nelson engages conservative educator Butch Porter of INDed in LoCo Virginia. They talk Virginia Elections, CRT, cancel culture and wokeism gone too far.
Nov 13, 202153:38
Virginia Cancel Culture Wars Flip State from Blue to Red.
In episode 2 of our series on cancel culture host Sophia Nelson provides analysis on the political earthquake in Virginia. And her ongoing battle on her college campus for free speech.
Nov 06, 202124:09
Part I: Cancel Culture on Our College Campuses.
Host Sophia Nelson shares her own experience as a conservative academic on a college campus in the middle of cancel culture.
Oct 25, 202128:41
Remembering 9-11-2001 Twenty Years Later.
Host Sophia Nelson offers Reflections and Inspiration on this 20th anniversary of 9.11.2021
Sep 11, 202127:02
Let’s Talk About Critical Race Theory
In our first episode of season 4. Host Sophia Nelson talks with one of the nation’s premiere academic voices on Politics, Cultural philosophy & Education. How they intersect. Where we are as a nation and why everyone is so upset over Critical Race Theory.
Sep 09, 202128:16
July 4th Special: The Divided State of American Democracy & How to Save it.
In this special July 4th episode host Sophia Nelson talks with Unite America ED Nick Troiano about the state of our nation. And how to we enact reforms to fix it.
Jul 04, 202128:03
Happy Juneteenth Day 2021
Prof. Sophia Nelson breaks down the history of Juneteenth and why it matters so much to our nation in 2021.
Jun 19, 202128:44
Memorial Day Message 2021
Host Sophia Nelson offers some important Memorial day tributes and thoughts on our current state of affairs as Americans.
May 31, 202120:12
Guest Mindy Finn: "Women Will be at the Forefront of Reshaping the Republic"
In our final women's history month 2021 episode, host Sophia Nelson talks with special guest Politico & Activist Mindy Finn.
Mindy Finn is the co-founder of Stand Up Republic, a grassroots lobby for democracy, and its sister leadership education organization, Stand Up Republic Foundation. Through media and organizing, SUR promotes accountable governance, electoral reform, a healthy media, and multiethnic society. She is the CEO of Citizen Data, a unique data analytics platform that powers solutions over partisanship. In 2016, she ran as the vice presidential running mate of Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin. The ticket received 21.5% of the vote in Utah, the best state result for a third- party candidacy and broke the presidential write-in record nationwide.
Mar 31, 202128:24
Part 1: The Black Church with Pastor Renee D. Fowler of Destiny Pointe, Arlington Texas.
In our black history month wrap up we have a powerful conversation with one of the leading black female trailblazers in the black church and ministry.
Feb 28, 202115:47
Part 2: The Black Church & Women with Pastor Renee Fowler of Texas; Minister Shonny Young.
This is part 2 of our 2 part interview on the black church, black women, healing and helping during the Texas Snow storm of 2021.
Feb 28, 202130:03
With Malice Toward None
Today host Sophia Nelson honors President’s Day and spotlights Abraham Lincoln #16.
Feb 15, 202117:08
Black History Month Week 2: Stereotypes Must Stop.
Host Sophia Nelson talks about the damage of stereotyping each other. And how we need to move past them if we are going to reunite as Americans.
Feb 09, 202121:39
History is Education. Why Black History Matters in 2021. Short Segment with Dr. Colita Fairfax
BONUS TRACK with Dr. Colita Fairfax: Putting the US Capitol Insurrection Into Context.
Feb 01, 202112:49
Black History Month Kick-Off: "Black History is American History" with Dr. Colita N. Fairfax, Historian, Professor, Author
Host Sophia Nelson has an engaging dialogue with Norfolk State University Professor Colita Fairfax about her new book on Colonial Virginia and Slavery's impact on American Democracy. As well as the nation's first woman VP Kamala Harris. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. And how we unite a divided America post the US Capitol Siege.
Feb 01, 202137:04
Special Inauguration 2021 Podcast
Host Sophia Nelson offers insights and analysis on the historic 2021 Inauguration.
Jan 20, 202115:37
America We Gotta Face it to Fix it!
In this Thursday Thoughts segment host Sophia Nelson addresses the historic 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump and the way forward for America.
Jan 14, 202120:29
Chaos at America's Capitol 2021: President Trump Incites Insurrection & Sedition
In this special podcast segment, host Sophia Nelson puts the horrific events in the nation's capitol on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 all in to focus. This is a must listen to PODCAST.
Jan 07, 202119:03
SPECIAL NEW YEARS DAY 2021 MASTERCLASS
Host Sophia Nelson helps us to kick off the New Year Right with this Masterclass on Self-Care in 2021.
Jan 01, 202121:54
It's a Covid Christmas 2020: Some Thoughts on Togetherness & Getting Through
Host Sophia Nelson offers one of her best monologues yet, on the uniqueness of Christmas 2020. Coping with Covid. And what the light of Christmas should teach us all in this unbelievably challenging and difficult year.
Dec 25, 202017:60
Special 2020 Wrap Podcast on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Professor Minda Harts & Author of "The Memo"
Host Sophia Nelson has a powerful and insightful dialogue with Prof. Minda Harts of NYU, and author of the best-seller "The Memo" on the year 2020, race, Equity, George Floyd, Donald Trump, the impact of a new black female VP in Kamala Harris, and what we can expect in the coming years in corporate America around the issues of inclusion and gender equality. Great Must Listen episode.
Dec 22, 202033:38
Saturday Thoughts with Sophia Nelson.
This week Sophia takes on the Republican Party, the Russian Hackers, and Trump’s attacks on our Democratic Voting integrity.
Dec 19, 202024:17
Special Saturday Thoughts Segment: Congressman Denver Riggleman (R-VA) Goes on the Record with One America Podcast
A not to miss. Very present conversation with outgoing Republican Virginia Congressman Denver Riggleman. He and host Sophia Nelson talk about the ongoing Election results fight by President Trump, the state of the GOP, and what it all means for America and a new president going forward.
Dec 12, 202035:19