This program celebrates the positive achievements of African-Americans from all walks of life. Host George Kilpatrick brings you some of the country’s most inspiring conversations, in a fun, accessible style. Guests range from leaders and celebrities, to authors, artists, entrepreneurs, teachers and everyday people who are acting on their vision for making their lives and their communities better. The show reveals the texture and diversity within African-American communities through his guests. George has the gift of getting people to speak the truth of their experiences, and we are all made better by hearing their stories.
Still Living the Dream: Stokley
From Mint Condition to a thriving solo career, Stokley hasn’t stopped.
The R&B powerhouse joins George Kilpatrick on Inspiration for the Nation to talk musicianship, his journey from drummer to frontman, the timeless music of Mint Condition, his connection to Prince and his latest project.
Plus, Stokley talks JAMS Funk Fest 2K26 and what fans can expect when he closes out the show at the Great New York State Fair.
More on JAMS Funk Fest 2K26.
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Sugar Bear: The Go-Go Story
What started with a love for rock & roll became a 50-year journey through the world of Go-Go.
George Kilpatrick sits down with E.U. legend Sugar Bear for a candid conversation about music, culture, the unforgettable success of “Da’ Butt,” working with Spike Lee, and the sound that helped define a generation in Washington, DC.
Behind the music is a story about faith, perseverance and staying true to who you are.
Sugar Bear is bringing that same energy to the New York State Fair for JAMS Funk Fest 2K26.
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Jazz in the City: The Final Summer Celebration
One last time for the summer!
George Kilpatrick sits down with Larry Luttinger, Executive Director of the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, for a look at the final Jazz in the City celebration of the season.
This time, the party moves to the West Side for an evening of salsa featuring Alex Torres y Su Orquesta and Roberto Perez and La Familia de la Salsa.
Larry also reveals two new community service awards, talks about the importance of bringing health resources and local businesses into the celebration, and gives us a preview of what’s ahead for the Foundation.
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Dr. Hilton: A Path Forward with SUNY Reconnect
What if going back to school didn’t mean going into debt?
Dr. Warren Hilton, president of Onondaga Community College, joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation with details on SUNY Reconnect. A program designed to give adults another opportunity to earn an associate degree, tuition, fee and books covered for eligible students in select in-demand fields.
Whether you have some college credits or never went to college at all.
Dr. Hilton also shares his philosophy on leadership, service and what it means to truly see the people you lead.
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Jennings: Getting Your Money Back on Track
Summer spending can add up QUICK.
Before we head into the final stretch of the year, Mike Jennings is encouraging us to take a look at where our money has been going, what habits may have crept in, and what we can do to get back on track.
From checking your accounts to cutting unused subscriptions and rebuilding your savings.
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This Week (08/16/26) on Inspiration for the Nation: Money, Higher Education and Music
This week (08/16/26) on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation —
We’re sitting down with two major voices in R&B, Sugar Bear of E.U. and Stokley of Mint Condition, to talk music and their careers. Both artists are set to perform at JAMS Funk Fest 2K26 at the New York State Fair.
Mike Jennings helps us get our finances back in shape after summer spending, and OCC President Dr. Warren Hilton introduces us to SUNY Reconnect, an opportunity to pursue an associate degree tuition-free.
Then, Larry Luttinger previews the final installment of Jazz in the City.
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ICYMI: The Jerry Rescue: A Story of Courage and Community
Author Valarie Short* joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to talk about her book, Sounds of Freedom Coming, a vivid retelling of the 1851 Jerry Rescue. She explains how ordinary citizens helped William Jerry Henry escape to freedom, the historical significance of the event, and her plans for sharing the story through readings, signings, and community events.
*About the Author Valarie Short
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ICYMI: Dr. Robinson: Friendship is the Key to Literacy
What if friendship is the missing ingredient in literacy? Dr. Robinson explains.
Growing up in the Queens projects, Dr. Unseld Robinson learned the power of imagination, community, and positive role models. He joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to talk about how he’s using those lessons to inspire young readers through his Bayside Bunch series, and his mission to help child find belonging through friendship and literacy.
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ICYMI: Breaking the Silence with Dr. Sunny Aslam
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the conversation is urgent. Dr. Sunny Aslam of Syracuse Community Health joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to break down the rising suicide rates in Black and Brown youth, the barriers to care, and how faith, family and community can save lives.
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Two Retirees, $1 Million and Different Outcomes
What if two people retired with the same $1 million, but one ran out of money years before the other? How could that be?
Mike Jennings breaks down the sequence of return risks, the retirement “red zone,” and why having a plan before the market turns can make a difference.
He breaks down what you need to know and how to prepare.
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