Ellis Conversations

08/06/2026

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-but-not-intelligent-how-biased-data-can/id1485019282?i=1000780236201

Artificial, but not Intelligent: How biased data can affect AI employment models.

In today’s episode, the Hosts discuss the use of AI in employment decisions and who should be legally responsible for the results.

07/13/2026

New episode of Ellis Conversations is out.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-sheeps-clothing-when-facially-neutral-policies-and/id1485019282?i=1000776614155

In this episode, my father, retired Federal Magistrate Judge Ronald Ellis, and I begin a two-part conversation on employment discrimination, civil-rights enforcement, and what happens when the federal government steps back from protecting workers.

We talk about the history of race and gender discrimination in employment, the importance of disparate impact, and why the EEOC and Justice Department have mattered in making workplace protections real.

This one is especially meaningful because before becoming a judge, my father worked at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on employment discrimination cases.

Part Two will look at AI, hiring software, and how discrimination can be embedded in technology.

07/04/2026

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-dream-at-250/id1485019282?i=1000775453951

The American Dream at 250

What does independence mean in America — and who has actually been free to claim it?

For this July 4th episode of Ellis Conversations, we take a step back from the fireworks and celebration to reflect on America, history, freedom, and the unfinished work of building a more just country.

One of the things I value most about these conversations with my father is the chance to bring different generations and lived experiences into the same space — not to arrive at easy answers, but to ask better questions.

As we celebrate July 4th, I hope this episode gives you something to think about, talk about, and perhaps challenge.

05/30/2025

71 years after Brown v. Board of Education, schools in America are more segregated than ever.

It's been awhile but we finally have a new episode of Ellis Conversations. My dad and I explore the promises—and failures—of the Brown legacy. From Ruby Bridges to Roberts Court rollbacks, this episode is a deep dive into the fight for equity in education, past and present.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-but-no-speed-how-supreme-court-rulings-have/id1485019282?i=1000710549539

👂🏾 Listen and subscribe on our new Substack, where you’ll find all our podcasts + new essays from both of us: https://ellisconversations.substack.com/p/deliberate-but-no-speed-how-supreme

In this episode of Ellis Conversations, co-host Jamil Ellis and his father, retired federal magistrate Judge Ronald Ellis, reflect on the 71st anniversary of Brown v.

05/09/2025

For the first time in history, an American has been elected as pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, brings a unique perspective to the Catholic Church. In one of the latest pieces on our new substack, my father delves into the intricate relationship between religion, politics, and American values.

By Ronald L. Ellis

02/12/2025

01/15/2025

🌍 Kicking off 2025 by sharing some insights on the Products That Count podcast with the amazing Maggie Wong! 🎙️✨

We dove deep into:
💡 How Unified Ground’s Green Bridge SaaS platform connects communities with sustainability investments.
🤖 Empowering mission-driven organizations with AI Empower, our open-source AI toolkit.
🌟 The importance of diverse coalitions and empathy in solving complex climate challenges.

🎧 Tune in to learn how tech can drive climate resilience and community engagement:
👉 Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/4he2O7z
👉 Spotify: https://buff.ly/4g0IZj6

Together, we can bridge the gap between technology and environmental justice! 💚🌎

07/11/2024

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Out latste episode! The Company Trump Keeps: From David Duke to The Proud Boys to Project 2025 – Intended Consequences

In this episode, we discuss Project 2025 and its potential impact in a Donald Trump administration.

07/11/2024

https://ellisconversations.tumblr.com/post/754360633612484608/voting-is-a-fundamental-right-exercise-it-youll In this episode, the hosts begin a series of discussions on the historical significance of voting, efforts to prevent some groups from voting, and why you should exercise your right to vote even if you don’t like the choices. Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.

In this episode, the hosts begin a series of discussions on the historical significance of voting, efforts to prevent some groups from voting, and why you should exercise your right to vote even if...