Friday, October 16, 2026 | 7–8 p.m. ET

Listen: WGXC 90.7 FM in New York’s Hudson Valley

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Democracy or BUST—American Voters Matter Globally

Why does every single American vote ripple across the entire world? Tune in for a dynamic, high-stakes episode of RACE TALKS® as we celebrate five years of fearless, bold, and taboo-breaking conversations on race, culture, and global impact!

Host Kimberly Erwin sits down with guest TALKer Dr. Professor Gebhard Reiss to break down what’s really on the line for global democracy, foreign perceptions of the U.S., trade, and immigration. Garrett Roche also joins the roundtable to bring fresh perspectives on local community connection and staying empowered.

No lecture hall dry talk here—just real, fiery insights, Words of Wisdom (wOw), DYK (Did You Know), Firsts, TALK Terms, an an Audre Lorde highlight, with great music (auf deutsch)!

Meet Our Guest TALKer

Dr. Professor Gebhard Reiss is a distinguished German academic and former university dean. Born in postwar Germany, he brings powerful insights into democracy, civic power, and how international relations shape everyday life across borders.

Why You Need to Listen

• Global Shockwaves: How the American ballot directly shapes world politics, trade, and tariffs

• Power & Identity: Confronting history, immigration, and international solidarity

• Civic Fire: Why standing up, speaking out, and voting matter now more than ever

• Audre Lorde and her connection to Spelman College

The Musical Thread

KEBZu — “Ego”

Production

Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Kimberly Erwin

Intercultural Communicator | Owner, Intercultural Connect, LLC/1UNIM

Playlist:

"Ego" / KEBZu