About Carl Nelson

The Carl Nelson Show Launched Mon-Fri 4-7pm on WOL-AM 1450 February 6th 2012 in the nations capital. Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa, to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as host of Washington DC’s latest daily newsmaker radio program, The Carl Nelson Show, a 3-hour daily news program on Radio One’s flagship radio station WOL-1450 AM.

Carl Nelson was the first reporter allowed to interview Nelson Mandela on the eve of his historic 1991 release from his South African prison and, as News Director for Stevie Wonder’s KJLH Radio, was the only news reporter allowed across police lines during the 1991 Rodney King riots. KJLH’s acclaimed coverage of this civic unrest garnered KJLH the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, an NAACP Image Award, a Golden Mike Award, the Los Angeles Press Club Award and several other industry-wide awards.

Nelson began his broadcasting career in 1971 at WYNT Radio in New York City. In 1974, he was recruited by Inner City Broadcasting Company, owners of WLIB Radio and WBLS Radio. After stints at several radio stations in Los Angeles, Nelson was named News Director of Stevie Wonder’s KJLH Radio, a position he held for a quarter of a century (1980-2005). In addition to his managerial responsibilities, Nelson was deeply involved in Wonder’s Bid to make Dr. Martin Luther Kings’ birthday a national holiday, he was also led in the station’s critically-acclaimed coverage of local, regional and national politics, breaking news and national events, including coverage of all the US political conventions.

Nelson has interviewed former US President Ronald Reagan, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, former South Africa Premiere Peter Botha, Zambia’s first

President Kenneth Kaunda, Namibia’s Former President Sam Nujoma, current South African President Jacob Zuma, dozens of US political leaders including former US presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, Representatives Maxine Waters, John Conyers and Diane Watson, Julian Bond, Andrew Young, TD Jakes, and Rev. Al Sharpton, among many others.

Nelson’s celebrity interviews include: Elizabeth Taylor, Oprah, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sidney Poitier, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Redd Foxx, Luther Van Dross, Quincy Jones Berry Gordy, Magic Johnson, Muhammad Ali, O.J Simpson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar Richard Pryor and Nancy Wilson, to name but a few

In 1996, The Black Radio Exclusive Magazine named Carl News Director of the Year. Nelson is a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology, and a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Radio Television News Directors Association and the Black Journalists Association. Formerly the co-owner of WSRF AM radio in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Nelson sits on the President’s Advisory Board at St. Thomas University, Miami, FL.

Dr. Anderson will provide a road map for Black Economic Freedom and discuss the political landscape plus provide his vision for the future. Before we hear from Dr. Anderson, Richard Finley from the Finley Group updates us on his plan to build a high-speed railroad line from Atlanta to Dallas.

Attorney Sweeney will reveal how he broke the so-called Blue Wall to expose rouge officers sworn to protect and serve the community. Before Attorney Sweeney, journalist & author Sam P.K. Collins debuts his book, Babylon Be Still.

Baba Lumumba will answer the question of "what is Freedom for Black People?" He'll also point out why this is important to our movement plus more. Then Educator & Author Mba Mbula discusses why we must regain control of our history.

Black Politics Expert Dr. James Taylor will discuss the Miseducation of the Negro during Black History Month. Dr. Taylor will also respond to the Brian Flores lawsuit, Whoopie & Joe Rogan issues. Before Dr. James Taylor, Financial Advisor JB Bryan is here to get us started.

Mystery Man Mark from Anaheim predicted, we are heading for a civil war, and we'll find out if he still sticks by his forecast. Before we hear from Mark, Mike Africa Junior from the Move Organization updates us on Mumia Abu Jamaal.

#Powertalker, Pan African Educator and Historian Kabe Kamane will discuss the Economy of Politics. He will highlight how this study relates to the Black Community, especially the NFL. Before Dr. Kamane, The Faith Brothers.

Black history is celebrated 24/7 on WOL. On today's show we will give a tribute to one of our living legends, griot, Scholar, and educator, Dr. Leonard Jeffries. You will hear from people like Tony Browder, Dr. Wade Nobles, Dr. James Small, Dr. Julius Garvey plus more.

Historian Dr. Walter Williams claims Blacks are not citizens of this country & claims to have proof to back this up. Before we hear from Dr. Williams, Motivational Speaker, College Professor & Author, Dr. Dennis Kimbro, explains the success secrets of Black Millionaires.

Dr. Jeff will talk about the effects of inter-racial dating on the Black Community plus he'll examine the peer pressure on student-athletes and young entertainers to join the swirl. Before Dr.Jeff, Brother Obie debuts plans for a virtual African-centered school.

Chairman Fred Hampton will reveal the reception he received from Ghanaians and ex-pats on his trip to the motherland. Plus he'll discuss the movie, Judas and The Black Messiah. Before the Chairman, Ron Bethea unveils renewable energy opportunities for Blacks.