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.
Inspiration in Motion: Syracuse Run Club
There’s something special about bringing people together through movement.
George recently spent the morning with Syracuse Run Club, connecting with co-founders Eli and Gabby, and experiencing the community they’re creating through running.
Watch the short below.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
ICYMI: Dr. Ish Major on Healing, Self-Work & Relationships
Relationship and life coach Dr. Ish Major and George Kilpatrick explore what it really takes to heal, love and grow.
Learn how to give without losing yourself, set boundaries, and navigate the seasons of life with confidence and purpose.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
ICYMI: What America Forgot with Scott Kurashige
Author and educator Scott Kurashige joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to discuss the hidden history of anti-Asian violence in America, the connections between different civil rights struggles, and why understanding the past is critical to shaping the future.
Kurashige shares insights from his book American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism and reflects on lessons that remain relevant today.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
ICYMI: Retirement Reality Check with Mike Jennings
Are we really ready to retire?
Mike Jennings joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to break down the growing disconnect between confidence and preparation, the $14 trillion retirement savings gap, and why this issue is hitting Black Americans especially hard. He says the opportunity to build differently is still in our hands.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
This Week (08/23/26) on Inspiration for the Nation
More conversations are coming your way this week (08/23/26) on Inspiration for the Nation –
Mike Jennings. Educator Scott Kurashige. Dr. Ish Major.
Three powerful voice. Three conversations worth revisiting.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
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.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
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.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
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.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
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.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
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.
Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.
George Kilpatrick Inspiration For The Nation 