You may know Tanya Acker as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution's Emmy-nominated HOT BENCH. But long before HOT BENCH, Tanya was delving into problems in the corridors of the public and private sectors with some of the country's top minds. Look a problem in the eye and figure out how to fix it - social media dislikes and cathartic rants can only get us so far. The Tanya Acker Show is about recognizing that we're bigger than our problems. It's about looking at truth; fighting b ...
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“The Best Beloved Thing Is Justice” - The New Book About Judge Dorothy W. Nelson
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Tanya talks to Judge Nelson (her first boss out of law school!) and Acting President of Santa Clara University Lisa Kloppenberg, about Lisa’s new book on the Judge’s extraordinary life.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Banning Books! Learning Math! Culture Wars! (Oh My!)
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How We Fight: Tanya talks to Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani about the Florida math book ban; schools as Culture War battlefields; and how we can better serve students who are clients of the public school system.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Special Re-Release: African-American History: The Gift that Gives All Year
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Tanya talks to Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org, about filling in the gaps of history.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Special Re-Release: Russia’s War - China’s Lesson? Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’Brien
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Tanya talks to the former National Security Advisor about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the U.S. response; and the potential implications for China and Taiwan.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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The Bright and the Beautiful - Art that Makes You Happy!
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Tanya talks to artist, illustrator and entrepreneur Angie Quintanilla Coates about the art of keeping us on the bright side.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Economics 101 - Tanya Talks to Economist Dr. Bill Conerly
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Tanya talks to the “economic futurist” about the basics: what is inflation and why do we have it? What is the Fed and what are they up to? And what can we expect in the future?Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya talks to Rear Admiral Sandy Adams, USN, Ret.
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Tanya talks to the history-making Naval officer about service, supporters and detractors, and how to keep things moving forward.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Russia’s War - China’s Lesson? Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’Brien
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Tanya talks to the former National Security Advisor about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the U.S. response; and the potential implications for China and Taiwan.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks to Congressman Ro Khanna
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Tanya talks to the member of the House Armed Services Committee about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the price of gas; and his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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African-American History: The Gift that Gives All Year
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Tanya talks to Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org, about filling in the gaps of history.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Special Re-Release: Tanya talks to Olympic Silver Medalist Kimberly Glass
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Tanya talks to the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist about Olympic tragedy and triumph; the 2021 Games; and mental and physical wellness.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks Policing with Captain Marisa Barnes (KCPD - MO)
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Tanya talks to the Kansas City police captain (her cousin!) about training officers and the importance of deescalation; building trust in communities and her own reactions when that trust is breached; and what life is sometimes like for African-American women in law enforcement.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Special Re-Release: The Fate of Facts with Jon Meacham
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Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, Jon Meacham, about the rise of misinformation in the American political mainstream and his new podcast, Fate of Fact.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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How the West Was A Win (For a Minute) For African-Americans
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Tanya talks to Tricia Martineau Wagner, author of various works about African-Americans in the American West, about some of the country’s unsung western heroes. (Did you know Biddy Mason was born enslaved before she won her freedom in court and then became one of L.A.’s largest landowners? More in the episode!)…
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Special Black History Month Re-Release: Tanya Talks to Filmmaker Yoruba Richen
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Yoruba Richen, whose movie “How It Feels To Be Free” (PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel) tells the story of six African-American icons: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier, all of whom insisted on owning their artistic spaces on their own terms, and who are the forerunners for the opportunities th…
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Special Release: The Supreme Court and the Theatre of Politics
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Tanya talks to Russ Feingold, President of the American Constitution Society and former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, about picking Supreme Court justices, why ACS believes the Court should be reformed, and the high dramedy that has replaced political decision making.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya talks to Admiral Michelle J. Howard, USN, Ret.
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Tanya talks to the first African-American woman to command a Navy ship and the highest ranked woman in Naval history about her passion for service; rescuing a U.S. captain from Somali pirates; her advice to young people who feel disaffected and disengaged; and renaming Confederate monuments.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Justice - Everyone’s Hope (Pt. 2)
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At 15, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He wrote a brief that helped overturn his conviction and win his release, and now serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense. She is a social worker who treats victims of trauma, and who advocates a more nuanced approach to public safety. Tanya talks t…
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Justice - Everyone’s Hope (Pt. 1)
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At 15, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He wrote a brief that helped overturn his conviction and win his release, and now serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense. She is a social worker who treats victims of trauma, and who advocates a more nuanced approach to public safety. Tanya talks t…
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Don’t Be Bullied By the Rise of Lies!
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Tanya talks to Washington Post reporter Sarah Ellison about the continuing assault on truth and what fairness requires of journalists.Par The Tanya Acker Show
Tanya takes a look back at 2021 and gives a big thank you to our listeners. Here’s another one: THANK YOU. Happy New Year!Par The Tanya Acker Show
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A Veteran Newsman Talks The News Business - Plus, Vive La France!
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Tanya talks to Lloyd Grove about how the news business has changed; the problem of news deserts; the difference between fairness and objectivity and what’s next for him in his 45-year career after his move to France.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Get A Will in Case of Fights With Cousin X! Save Your Land! Plant Trees and Grow Your $! Tanya and Jennie Stephens Explain Why and How.
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Tanya talks to the CEO of the Center for Heirs Property Preservation about the importance of a will; how family disputes can threaten shared property held without one; and why holding on to the land matters.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Chris Cuomo, The Rules and the Why of It All
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Tanya talks to Stephen Battaglio, Staff Writer for the Los Angeles Times, about the rules of journalism; what led to Chris Cuomo’s downfall at CNN; and whether he can find a way back.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya talks to Hal Williams
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Tanya talks to the iconic actor about carving out his own path during his 52 years in the entertainment industry and his advice for young people today.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Sauce v. Gravy - Tanya talks to Judge Patricia DiMango
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Tanya talks to her Hot Bench co-host about her new book, From the Kitchen to the Courtroom: Doing Justice to Pasta.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks Music with Kelefa Sanneh
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Tanya talks to the author of Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres, about the significance of musical genres; our fandom and our tastes; and some of music’s most powerful moments.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Re-Release: The Day that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Showed Up
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Happy holidays! This week we're re-releasing Tanya's talk with the legendary songwriters and music producers about their new album, Volume One.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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A Conversation About Justice: Tanya talks to Hot Bench’s Judge Michael Corriero
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Tanya talks to her Hot Bench co-host about his 28-years on the New York bench, his successful efforts to create systems for rehabilitating juvenile offenders, and how his own upbringing inspired a passion for justice and fairness.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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The Rage of Innocence: Tanya talks to Professor Kristin Henning
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Tanya talks to the author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth about how the fear of Black children creates racial disparities in the criminal justice system; how we can (and must) do better; and why everyone should care.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Dance as Conversation with Jamila Glass
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Tanya talks to Jamila Glass. Tanya talks to the series choreographer of Dear White People and artistic director of the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company about communicating through the art of dance, following passions, and kicking imposter syndrome to the curb as often as possible.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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How Danielle Walker Made Food Her Medicine
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Tanya talks to the New York Times bestselling author and self-trained chef about how her approach to food laid the groundwork for her journey to wellness, and why healthy/delicious cuisine is the new black.Par The Tanya Acker Show
Tanya talks to author, educator and wealth justice activist Chloe McKenzie about money and our relationship to it.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Re-Release: Tanya Talks Vaccines with Dr. Sherril Rieux
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This week, we present a rerelease of Tanya's talk with Dr. Sherril Rieux (an actual physician as opposed to the Facebook variety). They discuss the basis for vaccine hesitancy in certain communities and why people should get vaccinated now. Come back next Wednesday for new episodes of The Tanya Acker Show!…
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Tanya talks to Olympic Silver Medalist Kimberly Glass
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Tanya talks to the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist about Olympic tragedy and triumph; the 2021 Games; and mental and physical wellness.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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History Unsilenced: Tanya Talks to DeNeen L. Brown
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Tanya talks to Washington Post reporter DeNeen L. Brown about her film, Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten; her reporting about the Black Wall Street massacre that led to the film; and why telling true stories still matters.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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The Day that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Showed Up
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Tanya talks to the legendary songwriters and music producers about their new album, Volume One.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Defending Democracy from Doom
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Tanya talks to Seth David Radwell, author of American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation, about the disunity that is a part of the nation’s DNA and how to keep the breach from breaking us apart.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks the Fate of Facts with Jon Meacham
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Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, Jon Meacham, about the rise of misinformation in the American political mainstream and his new podcast, Fate of Fact.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya talks to former Biden Advisor, Moe Vela
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Tanya talks to Moe Vela about prospects for bipartisanship; how to move forward when times are dark; and growing American Dreams on his new show, "Unicorn Hunters."Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks Vaccines with Dr. Sherril Rieux
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Tanya talks to Dr. Sherril Rieux (an actual physician as opposed to the Facebook variety) about the basis for vaccine hesitancy in certain communities and why people should get vaccinated nowPar The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya talks to the High School Sweethearts Who Make Work Fun
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Tanya talks to Linda and George Meyers about turning their passion for fun and travel into their business, Cook in Tuscany.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks to Christopher Thomas from Judge Judy and Hot Bench
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Tanya talks to the 25-yr Judge Judy veteran and Hot Bench veteran about grilling litigants when the grilling is over, and how Texans pay it forward.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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“Cancel Culture” and the Era of Outrage
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Tanya talks Cancel Culture with Robby Soave, a senior editor at Reason. Who gets cancelled and when do we care? Do they deserve it and who gets forgiven? Is forgiveness even possible in the age of the Internet?Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks to Filmmaker Yoruba Richen
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Yoruba Richen, whose movie “How It Feels To Be Free” (PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel) tells the story of six African-American icons: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier, all of whom insisted on owning their artistic spaces on their own terms, and who are the forerunners for the opportunities th…
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Staying Sane During the Insanity: Tanya talks to Dr. Nzinga Harrison
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Tanya talks to Dr. Nzinga Harrison, host of the In Recovery podcast and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, about staying mentally healthy when the world seems to be going nuts.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya Talks to Dr. Gretchen Sorin, Co-Director of PBS’ “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America”
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Freedom is about the ability to move. In this episode, Tanya talks to Dr. Gretchen Sorin about how African-Americans dismantled barriers to their freedom of movement, and created their own pathways to realizing the American Dream.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Tanya talks to Director Stanley Nelson
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Tanya interviews the Emmy-winning director of the Netflix documentary, Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy, about his compelling reexamination of the 1980’s epidemic.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Now You Know Why We Love Our Constitution!
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Tanya talks to Peter Schuck, Simeon E. Baldwin Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale University and nationally renowned legal scholar, about the many constitutional dramas we’ve just lived.Par The Tanya Acker Show
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Confronting American Terrorists, the Inauguration, and Moving Forward
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Tanya talks to National Security Analyst and former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Juliette Kayyem about domestic terrorism, the Biden/Harris Inauguration, and our shared path forward.Par The Tanya Acker Show