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With mayoral elections coming up on August 25th, we give an overview of what a mayor is and what a mayor does. This episode also features interviews from mayoral candidates, Greg Robinson, Craig Immel, and Ty Walker where we focus on the critical questions revolving around the pandemic and the economic crisis. Follow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

Live at the Juneteenth rally in the downtown Greenwood district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Featuring Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, Rev. Robert Turner, & special performances and interviews representing the black community in Tulsa. #blacklivesmatterFollow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

While we had some exciting episodes ready for release this month, we feel like it’s best to put those on pause and offer some conversations that can be helpful during this time in quarantine. In today’s episode, Charis calls in Ellen Stackable. Ellen is the co-founder of Poetic Justice that offers restorative writing and creative arts programs to women who are incarcerated. As you may have heard, people who are incarcerated are getting hit with COVID-19 just as hard as the rest of us, but are limited to options that will keep them safe or treat them. In this conversation, Charis discusses what Poetic Justice looks like during this time, and Ellen offers us some guidance on how to live with Radical Generosity during COVID-19. 

Charis sits down with Georgene Dwyer, LPC to discuss therapeutic practices for anxiety facing COVID-19, and she leads us in a personal grounding practice.Follow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

Alex and Will sit down with Tony Li to discuss the rise of fashion and art in Tulsa. Follow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

Charis and Will sit down with Nehemiah Frank, founder of The Black Wall Street Times, to discuss how to respond to racism and advocate for awareness in a negative/reactive culture. Follow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

Alex and Will sit down with Venita Cooper A.K.A. "Coop" to talk about her new business Silhouette Sneakers in Greenwood, and the power of voting in an emerging city. Follow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

Charis sits down with The Rev. Dr. Robert Turner to discuss Greenwood, its last building standing, and what Tulsans can do to be a part of the solution. Follow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

In the first episode of 2020, Alex Aguilar and Will Retherford sit down with Hannibal B. Johnson to discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre, the effects of this tragedy in present time, and how we move forward in the city of Tulsa. Follow us: www.citizensoftulsa.comwww.instagram.com/citizensoftulsa

In this episode, we interview Becky Fields who is the Vice President of Private Banking at Mabrey Bank. Becky is also a motivational speaker and one of her goals is to help women achieve their goals with less stress. She also has a compelling story that will inspire all of us today.

In this episode we interview founder, Justin Carpenter, of Foolish Things Bar + Biscuit and discuss cocktail culture in Tulsa, OK. 

In honor of Black History Month, we still down with Mareo D. Johnson who is the founding president of the Black Lives Matter chapter here in Tulsa. He is also a pastor of Seeking The Kingdom ministries and has some important insight that we all can learn from. 

In this episode, we interview Symon Hajjar who is the founder of Hot Toast Music Company.  Hot Toast is not just "kids music" but an opportunity for wide-eyed innovators of all ages to join in the fun of self-discovery and creativity. Hajjar's stellar songwriting skills bring an easiness to talking about difficult or serious topics with kids, as well as delighting in the pure joy children find in simply being silly. Songs are anchored with creative activities that combine the tactile with the message of each song, turning each song into an opportunity for discovery!

In this episode we interview voice coach, Rena Cook. Rena is the founder of Vocal Authority – a training, and development business serving corporate clients - including managers, politicians, attorneys, teachers, clergy and CEOs - who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. She is an author, speaker, coach, voice-over artist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma School of Drama. Rena holds a M.A. in Voice Studies from London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, an M.F.A. in Directing from OU and an M.A. in Guidance & Counseling from TU. She is featured on Ted X and spoke at our most recent Women's March here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Emeka Nnaka is a professional motivational speaker and leading advocate for individuals with physical challenges. He brings a message of determination, inspiration, and hope to audiences of all ages, young and old. Emeka had an accident years ago that changed his life forever. Today we share that story...

In this episode we interview transgender Katie Hill who is a speaker and author who grew up in Bixby, OK. We believe her story is worth sharing. Make sure to get Katie Hill's book off of Amazon. 

We interview current Judge Sharon Holmes who is running for re-election in District 3.

Blake Shipley is a Tulsa native running for District 3 Judge. You have the opportunity to vote for him on November 6th.  

Will interviews Democratic nominee Tim Gilpin who is running for U.S. Congress. You can vote on November 6th.