Today we’re excited to present an interview with Rabbi Allen Secher. Allen marked his 90th birthday earlier this year – he’s a rabbi, civil and human rights activist, radio host, television producer, actor, author and public speaker. He was ordained in the early 1960s, and while serving as rabbi in Massapequa, N.Y., he became one of the Freedom Riders during the civil rights movement. Rabbi Secher joined other clergy members, working with Dr. Martin Luther King, Ralph Abernathy, Andrew Young and...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today on the show, I sit down with a cybersecurity expert and dear friend, Ivan Clatanoff. His role at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, also known as CME, is Director and Product Manager of Data Governance. We touched on a variety of topics such as the power of Quantum Computing that is a significant and emerging threat to cybersecurity, what you can do to protect yourself in this landscape, and finding the balance between working in this field, which requires a consistent level of suspicion, an...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, just click on the titles below, and you will be using our affiliate links, which helps the show. Thank you! The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America (STUDIES IN POSTWAR AMERICAN POLITICAL) Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media Today on the show we welcome Blake Minnerly, who is launching his own podcast show called, "Ambiology" which examines the political left/right spectrum in the...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
To find out more about The Black Business School, save money on their programs, and support Rhythm Of Life, click on the link below: THE BLACK BUSINESS SCHOOL To save on PURIUM products, just click the link below: PURIUM If for some reason you are not getting the discount of: - New customers gets $50 off their first purchase of $75 or more - If you purchase more than $200 then a 25% discount is applied and is a better deal USE THE CODE: RandL Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering...
Feb 19, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 24
To find out more about The Black Business School, save money on their programs, and support Rhythm Of Life, click on the link below: THE BLACK BUSINESS SCHOOL To save on PURIUM products, just click the link below: PURIUM If for some reason you are not getting the discount of: - New customers gets $50 off their first purchase of $75 or more - If you purchase more than $200 then a 25% discount is applied and is a better deal USE THE CODE: RandL Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering...
Feb 12, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
To find out more about Asia Kuykendall's company and class offerings, check out: Ace Financial Matters And to find out more about today's guest, Asia Kuykendall, please visit: Asia Kuykendall To find out more about The Black Business School, save money on their programs, and support Rhythm Of Life, click on the link below: THE BLACK BUSINESS SCHOOL Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering the All Black National Convention, held just outside of Chicago, in Lombard Illinois, in Octobe...
Jan 21, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 22
To find out more about Dr. Alicia Watkins, click on the link below: https://coachingwithdralicia.teachable.com/courses/ To find out more about The Black Business School, save money on their programs, and support Rhythm Of Life, click on the link below: THE BLACK BUSINESS SCHOOL Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering the All Black National Convention, held just outside of Chicago, in Lombard Illinois, in October of this year - 2024. He felt as if he was invited to an important fami...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In today's episode, which mainly delves into the therapeutic potential of psychedelic mushrooms for mental health, we will also touch on the broader impact of the wide variety of mushrooms on overall health and wellness. We'll embark on a journey to understand how psychedelic mushrooms, also known as psilocybin-containing mushrooms, are not only reshaping our understanding of mental health treatment but also offering new perspectives on holistic wellness. From ancient rituals to modern research,...
Nov 14, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This conversation with Dr. Boyce Watkins covers a wide range of topics, including the founding of the Black Business School, challenges of self-discovery, generational impact of racism, financial consciousness, and the education system’s manipulative tendencies, specifically toward the Black community. The episode also delves into the influence [SO1] of Dr. Claude Anderson, Malcolm X, Minister Louis Farrakhan, and Muhammad Ali, as well as the vilification of [SO2] individuals advocating for Blac...
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today on the show host Steve Ordower sits down with Dr. Jeff Panzer, who recently started his own Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic in Evanston, IL - BRIDGE DIRECT CARE - focused on building relationships with his patients. This is a transformative paradigm that allows doctors to deliver health care in a genuine way, not dictated by the profit motive structure imposed by insurance companies. A great deal of health care in the U.S. is called "managed care", but it may as well be called "managed pr...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Imagine a world where the body's most remarkable cells hold the key to healing, where damaged tissues can regenerate, and diseases once considered incurable become a thing of the past. Stem cells are like the unsung heroes of our bodies. They possess the incredible ability to become any type of cell, offering hope for those suffering from devastating diseases and injuries. If you’ve been curious about this remarkable regenerative therapy, stick around as we unravel the science behind stem cells,...
Nov 23, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Learn about the remarkable and unprecedented technology of Quantum Computing and how it's positioned to have a significant impact on our world, especially when it is combined with another remarkable technology that is already having a significant impact - Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, you'll gain a general understanding of Quantum Computing, and what you may expect to experience in society as it significantly increases the power of Artificial Intelligence.
Oct 25, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Learn about the revolutionary digital currency Bitcoin. Host Steve Ordower breaks down what Bitcoin is, what makes it work, and why it's significant today. If you've been wanting to get a good general understanding of this emerging technological marvel, this episode is a great place to start. You'll also gain insight into the issues surrounding Bitcoin, such as environmental concerns, institutional adoption and retail investing. If you'd like to take your knowledge of Bitcoin to the next plateau...
Oct 04, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 15
INSIDE ROBERT TAYLOR project: https://youtu.be/bprhTUZIOCg Today on the show host Steve Ordower welcomes his friend and colleague, journlist Stephan Garnett - who is wrapping up a long and distinguished carreer teaching at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. They discussed a myriad of issues, including the state of journalism today and the incentive structures that are influential in creating the current media landscape in the U.S. The conversation touched on how destructive t...
Sep 13, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Where conversation flows as life is explored -- that’s where the new podcast, Rhythm of Life, begins. Initial episodes include filmmaker Bob Hercules delving into the art of documentary filmmaking including his most recent project, the Peabody Award-winning “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise.” Subsequent episodes will feature fascinating discussions with producer/filmmakers Steve Ordower and David Kovacs, gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). Newton Minow, former ...
Sep 09, 2022•14 min
Today on the show host Steve Ordower welcomes his friend and colleague, Jon Marshall, who has written a vital and timely book titled, “CLASH, Presidents and the Press in Times of Crisis.” This work explores the political, economic, social, and technological forces that have shaped the relationship between U.S. presidents and the press during pivotal moments in the country’s history, and helps us understand how we arrived at our current troubled state of affairs. Jon Marshall is a very accomplish...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, we explore the remarkable career of the vital and trailblazing filmmaker, Gordon Quinn. He is the Artistic Director and founding member of Kartemquin Films, and has been making documentaries for over 50 years. The late movie critique, Roger Ebert, called his first film Home for Life "an extraordinarily moving documentary.”…utilizing the technique of cinéma verité to investigate and critique society by documenting the unfolding lives of real people. Gordon Quinn has mentored many...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Where conversation flows as life is explored -- that’s where the new podcast, Rhythm of Life, begins. Initial episodes include filmmaker Bob Hercules delving into the art of documentary filmmaking including his most recent project, the Peabody Award-winning “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise.” Subsequent episodes will feature fascinating discussions with producer/filmmakers Steve Ordower and David Kovacs, gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). Newton Minow, former ...
Feb 01, 2022•24 min
Host Steve Ordower had the pleasure of speaking with The Gentlemen of Crypto….made up of King Bless and Isaiah Jackson aka Bitcoin Zay who’s mission is to “bridge the gap between crypto-currency and the community.” They jointly run the KRBE Digital Assets Group which offers consulting to business, and they offer a masterclass about the Crypto industry. They are both Certified Bitcoin Professionals and Bitcoin Zay has most recently come out with the 2nd edition of his book, “Bitcoin & Black A...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This is part 2 of the interview host Bob Hercules conducted with the remarkably persistent and dedicated civil and human rights attorney Flint Taylor. Part 1 of this interview took a close look at the murder of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, and the 13-year legal battle that ensued to successfully change the public narrative of how Hampton died. If you have not heard this part of the interview, which is episode 9 of this podcast, please give it a listen first. This part of the conversation t...
Aug 27, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Host Bob Hercules sat down with attorney Flint Taylor to discuss the murder of Black Panther leader, Fred Hampton in 1969, who is the subject of the recent film, “Judas & The Black Messiah.” With five Oscar nominations, including for best picture, this movie ultimately took home an Academy Award for Daniel Kaluuya’s performance as Fred Hampton in the Best Supporting Actor category. Along with his partner, Jeff Haas, in the People’s Law Office, Flint Taylor takes us through the journey of how...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Host Steve Ordower has a fascinating, inspiring and downright hilarious conversation with actor Ernie Hudson, as they discuss his long and winding journey with his career. Ernie reflects on his serendipitous meeting with director Gordon Parks, his breakout role in "The Great White Hope," playing the lead role in the play about the life of fighter Jack Johnson, along with his time attending the Yale school of drama. Hudson has been a fixture in film and television for decades, and he talks about ...
Nov 13, 2020•2 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Host Bob Hercules speaks with the acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Steve James, who’s first film, Hoop Dreams, made an indelible mark on the cultural and sociological landscape in the U.S.. This film won every major critics award in 1994 as well as a Peabody, and picked up many more accolades along with way. James also directed, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail, that was nominated for an Academy Award, and tells the story of a small financial institution that was the only company criminally indicted...
Sep 04, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today on the show we welcome one of America’s foremost civil rights, religious and political figures, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. This episode is part of an ongoing series about the Emmy Award winning Gospel television program, JUBILEE SHOWCASE, that was a who’s-who of Gospel Greats in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, and its outspoken civil rights activist producer and host, Sid Ordower. This episode is filled with excellent Gospel Music from JUBILEE SHOWCASE! Host Steve Ordower sat down with Rev. Jackso...
Jun 02, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today on the show, guest host Bob Hercules welcomes the dynamic musician and visual artist, Jon Langford, to discuss his illustrious career. Jon has lead several bands, most notably The Mekons, The Waco Brothers, and Pine Valley Cosmonauts. Since the mid-1980s, Langford has been one of the leaders in incorporating folk and country music into punk rock.
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Guest host, Bob Hercules sits down with the prolific author, journalist and filmmaker, Alex Kotlowitz, who is best known for his books exploring the intersection of poverty, urban violence and race, which includes his landmark book, THERE ARE NO CHILDREN HERE.
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Host Steve Ordower sits down with music icon Mavis Staples to discuss her family starting out as The Staple Singers, her collaborations with notable artists such as Prince, her father's distinctive guitar style, and her experience appearing on the Gospel music TV show, Jubilee Showcase.
Jul 30, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Host Steve Ordower sits down with filmmaker Bob Hercules to discuss his recent documentary, “Maya Angelou l And Still I rise”, along with the rest of Hercules’ prolific career. Bob Hercules is an independent filmmaker and co-owner of Media Process Group — a Chicago-based production company. Hercules' work has been seen widely on PBS, Discovery Channel, IFC, The Learning Channel and in film festivals around the world. Herculesʼ latest film, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise , premiered at the 2016 S...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Bob Hercules interviews Steve Ordower & David Kovacs about their new documentary film about interfaith marriage, LEAPS OF FAITHS. LEAPS OF FAITHS is available on Amazon, iTunes, and VUDU. Watch the film here: https://www.filmmovement.com/product/leaps-of-faiths Love tests faith. Faith tests love. Interfaith marriage - how does that work? What about the in-laws? How to raise the kids? For 30 years, Catholics and Jews in Chicago have found that the answers don't have to be so hard - boundaries...
May 31, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1
