The Clarion Chats 2026
This season of The Clarion Chats is bringing listeners more stories, more insight, more advice and more dilemmas to be solved with the help of expert guests and the Sinclair community.
Join hosts Harmony Ogbemudia and Loura Lawrence as they dive into deep questions and not-so-everyday experiences.
Recent Episodes
“Do We Need New Year’s Resolutions?” with Kathleen Gish
In this season’s first episode, Harmony sits down with Kathleen Gish, sociology professor at Sinclair, to discuss New Year’s Resolutions. Do they help or hurt? What kind of pressure do we put on ourselves to outperform last year?
Air Date: Jan. 30
“My Journey” with Lamonte Hall Jr.
In the first of a two-part special featuring distinguished Black professionals for the month of February, Harmony and Loura hear from Lamonte Hall Jr., a long-time employee of the City of Dayton and a two-time recipient of the City of Dayton’s Joseph T. Cline Award for employee excellence. Currently, he serves as the executive director of the City of Dayton’s Human Relations Council (H.R.C.).
Air Date: Feb. 22
“My Journey” with Amaha Sellassie
Harmony and Loura welcome Professor Amaha Sellassie, a key figure in the Dayton community. He is a community builder, peace advocate, and social justice activist. As the co-founder and president of the Gem City Market’s board of trustees, he works to combat food apartheid by improving access to fresh produce in West Dayton. Additionally, he serves on various local organizations and is a sociology professor at Sinclair College.
Air Date: Feb. 27
“I aspire for more “ ft Reverend Daria Dillard Stone
In today’s episode, our guest begins with a prayer. She shares her life story, highlighting the ups and downs and how she overcame challenging times. Reverend Daria Dillard Stone is not only a wonderful woman in the community, but she is also an educator, community advocate, and a pillar of society.
Air Date: March 23