Episode 17

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3rd Jan 2022

Ron Stallworth, The BlackKklansman

Ron Stallworth is a 32- year, highly decorated law enforcement veteran, who worked undercover narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence, and organized crime beats in four states. As the first black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department, Ron overcame fierce racial hostility to achieve a long and distinguished career in law enforcement.  Ron is the subject of the Academy-Award-winning BlackKklansman, directed by Spike Lee and derived from Ron’s book by the same title.  Ron is a noted speaker about his experiences and the importance of overcoming racism in today’s society.

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EXTRAordinary PEOPLE
Interviews with individuals whose stories inspire and motivate in all walks of life.
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Shirley Wachtel

Shirley Wachtel is an author, educator, a wife, mother, and grandmother, and like you, she is a curious individual. Her background as a reporter has fostered an interest in people, especially those who have excelled in their fields or overcome adversity, or created something never before seen. In other words, the people who inspire. Sit down, relax, and listen to the conversations with people who inspire, who go beyond the ordinary, the EXTRAordinary People!