All Episodes

All of the episodes from the First Name Basis Podcast.

For Those of Us Who Need A Little Bit of Hope

Things have felt heavy lately and I thought we all might need a little hope. This is the audio from…

Last time I had my mom, Dr. Leslie Telfer, on the podcast you had SO MANY great questions for her!…

This should go without saying, but I’m gonna say (shout) it anyway: WOMEN’S HISTORY ISN’T JUST FOR WOMEN. n this…

Women are tasked with navigating male-dominated spaces each and every day. As an electrical engineer my sister, Nina Clarke-Telfer, knows…

We’re all familiar with the stereotype that Black people love fried chicken. It has been used to degrade, dehumanize, and…

Since the start of the pandemic the Asian-American community has faced heightened discrimination, racism, and violence. In this episode I…

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to celebrating Black History Month? In this episode I share the…

Unfortunately, Dr. King’s dream has not yet come true. In this episode I explain the second phase of his dream,…

This month we have the opportunity to celebrate one of America’s greatest heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today we’ll…

If someone asked you “what is racism” how would you respond? Would you be able to help them understand the…