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Town Square: Reverend Dr. William J. Barber; Dr. Kirstin Matthews; and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld

We hear conversations about the latest Covid news and its economic impact, and we talk to civil rights leader and author Reverend William J. Barber.

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FILE - In this June 12, 2019, file photo, the Rev. William J. Barber accompanied by faith leaders speaks during a rally outside of the White House, protesting against President Donald Trump policies in Washington. To many, it seems that the people calling for easing restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus — who have been predominantly white — are agitating for reopening because they won’t be the ones to suffer the consequences. “The issue is not what these protests are saying to just black people but what they are saying to poor and low-income people who are the most impacted," said Barber. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Reverend Dr. William J. Barber speaks at a White House event.

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Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues.

In the first segment, Ernie is joined by Dr. Kirstin Matthews, Fellow in Science and Technology Policy at Rice University's Baker Institute, to discuss the latest scientific findings around COVID-19.

Ernie is then joined by civil rights leader and author Rev. Dr. William J. Barber to discuss his book We Are Called to Be a Movement, and The Poor People’s Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival.

Then, Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld, a business professor at UH Downtown, joins Ernie for a conversation about the economy.

 

This article is part of the podcast Town Square with Ernie Manouse

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