We are at a very critical juncture in American History, in which we have found our democracy to be at stake. Our nation is more polarized than it has ever been before. We are dealing with a massive economic recession, leading the world in COVID

Episode 14: What's up, Belarus?

Aug 19th, 2020 16m 57s

Today's episode of #MoreThanUs takes us to Eastern Europe, to a country known as "Belarus". This former USSR country has been embroiled with election fraud and civil unrest for the past couple of weeks. We will look at the dynamics of the unres

Episode 13: Cultivating Connections to the Continent of Africa with AfroRoots DNA

Jul 20th, 2020 36m 39s

There are roughly 200 million people of African descent living in the Americas who are currently unable to pinpoint their specific African heritage. AfroRoots is an NYC-based startup that seeks to provide insight into the origins of all African

Episode 12: GERD

Jul 14th, 2020 17m 38s

This episode of #MoreThanUS explores the contingency around the future of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The Dam began construction in 2011 and is finally nearing completion. Ethiopia is hopeful that the Dam will provide a stable s

Episode 11: Candid Conversations

Jun 16th, 2020 49m 51s

This episode of #MoreThanUS takes a look at the early beginnings and lives of Belvin (@bels.bites/@b_liles) and Kara (@MyLifeIsKara). Two young African Americans, respectively from Detroit, MI, and Salisbury, MD, who had varying experiences wit

Episode 10: Reflections on Race in America

Jun 1st, 2020 24m 3s

This episode of #MoreThanUS is a candid reflection on the racial tension in America. A reflective look at my thoughts on America currently. It's important to take time to care for your mental health, especially if you are a black American now.

Episode 9: Life on the Frontline

May 18th, 2020 25m 12s

In today's episode, we speak with Lamicah Hughbanks of New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Queens, NY. Lamicah has been on the frontlines since the COVID-19 crisis began to ravage New York City and has worked with many patients. Today she sits do

Episode 8: Let's Trace!

May 11th, 2020 17m 26s

Today's episode of More than US will cover the hot topic of "Contact Tracing". We explore what it really means to contact trace successfully and where we have seen it actually work. Follow the news page on Instagram @MoreThanUSNews. Feel free

Episode 7: Don't Compare US

May 4th, 2020 21m 36s

On today's episode of MoreThanUS, we look to explore the comparison many analysts/economists have been making with regard to Sweden and The United States' responses to Covid-19. We also dig into some of the implications of the global economic r

Episode 6: What's up with Kim Jong-un?

Apr 27th, 2020 16m 52s

There has been a lot of chatter around North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. People are wondering if he is alive and what's going on in the country. Who's next to take the throne if Kim Jong-un is dead? In this episode, we will explore a few questi

Episode 5: Looking Forward

Apr 13th, 2020 32m 8s

The global economy has fallen victim to the public health crisis, COVID-19. The global supply chain has been disrupted and the impacts have been felt around the world, especially for countries with weaker economies. In today's episode, we take

Episode 4: Coordinated Responses

Apr 6th, 2020 18m 18s

Now that the infamous #COVID19 has afflicted pretty much every country in the world, why does it feel like there is a lack of leadership in the global community? As we focus our lens on the inaction surrounding a coordinated global response in

Episode 3: Civic Engagement, Local Politics and Community Action

Mar 30th, 2020 21m 17s

On this week's episode of More Than US, we sit down with Ramses Dukes and discuss a variety of issues centered around civic engagement. Ramses has a strong background in public policy. He was worked as a community activist, field organizer and

Episode 2: Life Continues

Mar 23rd, 2020 20m 50s

Coronavirus. That seems to be the new household name for every person around the globe. As we see the virus continues to expand, we can't help but wonder when this will be over. The virus has ruined global markets, affected our livelihoods and

Episode 1: "Life As We Know It"

Mar 15th, 2020 19m 45s

This is the first episode of More Than Us. We are living in a new reality. Coronavirus has swept the nation and has left many new complications in our daily lives. News is constantly flowing about the virus and the best practices around staying