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Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you for Weekly Round-up #6. From discussion to commentary to humor, we have plenty of topics to cover. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment: Discussion
- Georgia will allow fetuses to be claimed as dependents
- Democrats help a MAGA candidate win
- Complaint filed against Ben Crump
- Break
2nd Segment: News Updates
- Kansas votes to uphold abortion
- Man shoots worker over cold fries
- No Black representation of Detroit in Congress
- S.C. man removed from death row
- NAACP demands student loan forgiveness
- Marine Corps 1st Black 4-star general
- Break
Quick Hits
- Tarrell Owens confronted by a "Karen"
- French scientist trolling on Twitter
- Slave cabin rental on Airbnb
- Drunk FL woman on golf cart on highway
- Toronto billboard offers stick of string cheese
Ending
- August Theme: Mass Shootings
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Adrian and Devin are with you to talk about a very serious problem: Mass Shootings. They are joined by Dr. John R. Lott, Jr., a world-renowed gun expert and Founder/President of the Crime Prevention Research Center.
1st Segment: Current News
- The reason behind the uptick in mass shootings
- What are we missing when thinking about mass shootings
- Important to distinguish between mass shooting vs mass public shooting
- Different metrics for defining a mass shooting can alter the data
- 96% of mass shootings take place in places where guns are banned
- Break
2nd Segment: Is This an American Problem
- Interpretation of the data and sway the way it is viewed
- How do we secure "soft" target locations
- Consider not naming mass shooters to lessen their media exposure
- If you have police at public places, have the police blend in
- Have signs of warning, rather than gun-free zone signage
- Break
3rd Segment: Analyzing Solutions for Mass Shootings
- Red flag laws
- Licensing program
- Banning large-capacity magazines
- Break
Ending
- August Theme: Mass Shootings
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Adrian and Devin are glad to be back with you this week for Weely Round-Up #5. Our 1st Segment is all about Discussion followed by News Updates in the 2nd Segment, and everyone's favorite...our comedic Quick Hits!!! Sit back and listen well....
1st Segment: Discussion
- Florida will allow veterans to teach without a degree
- U.S. economy shrinks...talks of recession
- Democrats closing the Midterms gap
- Break
2nd Segment: News Updates
- UN declares monkeypox a global emergency
- Creflo Dollar says tithing isn't necessary
- N.Y. bishop robbed of $1M worth of jewelry during sermon
- Deal to get Brittney Griner home
- Federal lawsuit against SeaWorld's Sesame Place in Philly
- Just Dept. launches environmental racism investigation
- Lottery worth over $1B
- Break
Quick Hits
- Kevin Hart shames Channing Crowder
- Woman sets wrong house on fire
- MO Business signage war
- FL woman with pitchfork and whip selling teddy bears
Ending
- August Theme: Mass Shootings
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Adrian and Devin are back after a by-week for Weekly Round-up #4. Plenty of news and comedy to get to, so Sit back and Listen well!
1st Segment
- AZ limits police videoing
- U.S. schools remain segregated
- Black farmers warn of food stortage
- Break
2nd Segment
- United Justice Coaliton Social Justice Summit
- Biden/Thompson COVID Updates
- Racist police chief ousted
- BNC bought by Byron Allen
- African American dictionary
- Man sues Skittles
- New 3-digit national suicide prevention lifeline
- Break
Quick Hits
- Woman uses 'teacher voice' to chase bear away
- Mystery shrouds colossal Brink's heist
- Police say stop yelling at tourists
- Bass Pro won't honor sock lifetime warranty
- Herschel Walker on air quality
Ending
- August Theme: Mass Shootings
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Adrian and Devin are back with you for another edition of Weekly Round-Up. This week they are joined by Content Creation Team Intern, Khaleb DeLeon. Plenty of news to cover, so Sit back and Listen well!
1st Segment: Discussion
- Cop that killed Tamir Rice gets hired
- Arizona governor faces universal school vouchers challenge
- White supremacist group march in Boston
- Break
2nd Segment: News Updates
- Brittney Griner pleads guilty
- Disneyland’s social media accounts hacked with racist, offensive posts
- Retailers scale back hiring as worry about a slowdown grows
- Gas weekend special: $1.99
- Festival aims to celebrate Afro-Latino culture and fight 'erasure'
- Biden awards Medal of Freedom
- Break
Quick Hits
- Man killed after he lights firework on his head
- Rhode Island Senator Tiara Mack twerking on the 4th of July
- GOP candidate vows to fight 'Democrats in Klan hoods' with AR-15
- California woman fakes cancer, forges notes to avoid prison
- Idaho zoo's 60-year-old spider monkey might be world's oldest
- FL man speaks his mind in brutal obituary for his father
Ending
- July Theme: Fatherlessness and Single-Parent Homes
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Adrian and Devin are back with you for Weekly Round-up #2. Plenty of news to cover, so Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (0:49)
- 'Woke-ification' Infrastructure in FL
- 60 Bullets Shot into Jayland Walker
- Slavery = 'Involuntary Relocation'
- Break
2nd Segment (18:02)
- Ice Cube Teams Up with NFL
- Supreme Court and Voting Rights
- Sen. John Cornyn on Brown v. Board of Education
- Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn In
- Traffic Stops for Loud Music
- Ghislaine Maxwell Sentence to 20 Years/R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years
- Break
Quick Hits (26:12)
- FL Man Steals from Disney
- Putin Calls Western Leaders 'Disgusting'
- RI Dunkin' Accidentally Offers White Residents Free Coffee
- French's Ketchup Ice Pops
- Farm with 110 Snakes
- Woman Marries Ragdoll
Ending
- July Theme: Fatherlessness and Single-Parent Homes
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Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you for Season 5, Weekly Round-Up #1. We have a new format to give you more discussion but still the same great commentary and humor. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (1:48)
- Roe v. Wade Overturned
- Landmark Gun Violence Bill
- Reparations for Housing Only
- Break
2nd Segment (18:20)
- Biden Calls for Gas Tax Holiday
- Officer Video during Traffic Stop
- Importing Baby Formula
- Walmart Doula Expansion
- 25-YR Sentence for Derek Chauvin
- Children Drink Floor Sealant
- Break
Quick Hits (29:20)
- Dildo in Catfish
- "Badlands" Booker
- Alexa and Your Dead Relatives
- 14 Nurses Pregnant Together
- Urine Sensors on Elevators
- TikTok "Healthy Coke"
Ending (45:00)
- Next Month Theme: Fatherlessness and Single-Parent Homes
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Adrian and Devin are back and glad to be with you for Season 5. We start this season off by discussing the apology from the American Psychological Association. APA gave an apology for their role in perpetrating systemic racism throughout American history. Dr. Vanessa Hintz joins us to talk about how this came about and what APA plans to do in the future. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment: Why the Apology (2:05)
- Why was this apology important
- Psychology being used to protect whiteness
2nd Segment: How Does Institutional Racism Work (15:18)
- How institutional racism has affected our mental health
- Historical examples of the misuse of psychology
3rd Segment: What Can Institutions Do to Help (27:55)
- Where does the field of psychology stand on this move
- Skepticism to trust the field of psychology
- What can other institutions do
Final Message (43:55)
Ending (51:57)
- Next Month Themes: Abortions, Fatherlessness, and Single-Parent Homes
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Adrian and Devin are back with you to delivery news and funny moments. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (00:50)
- Malcom Nance Fights in Ukraine
- Tennessee controversial bill
- Michelle Obama's Brother Sues School
- Florida Fights Disney
- Professor Says Black and Asians Resent the West
- Black Educator Wins Teacher of the Year
- Break: Jazz Mango
2nd Segment (19:27)
- Quick Updates
- Dwayne Haskins Death
- Mike Tyson Fight
- Welfare Money Unspent
- Mass Shootings
- Gentrified Weed Man
- 82 year Marriage
- Break: Permafrost
Quick Hits (39:36)
- $500 Wedding
- Patient Inhales Drill Bit
- Weed Lasagna
- World Record Tongue
- Easter Egg Condoms
- Hungry Son Bomb Threat
- Break: Noble Dub
Ending (57:28)
- Next Episode: 'How Instituions Promote Racism' (April 26, 20220
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Adrian and Devin review the compliance issues of Black Lives Matter and how it might affect the cause. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment: Why is BLM on Blast? (0:57)
- Out of compliance
- What is a Form 990?
- BLM's can't raise money
- Watchdog group files IRS complaint
- Questions surrounding majority of their money
- Break: Permafrost by BAKERMAN
2nd Segment: How Does This Impact the Cause? (15:15)
- Ammunition for the GOP and conservatives
- Impact on other social justice organizations
- What can be done to repair BLM's reputation
- More transparency and organizational structure
- Break: Drive
Ending (35:48)
- Next WR: WR#14 (April 23, 2022)
- Next Episode: 'How Institutions Promote Racism' w/ Dr. Maysa Akbar (April 19, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are back with you to delivery news and funny moments. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (1:15)
- CA Reparations Task Force meets
- National Urban League's 'State of Black America'
- Biden on 'Ghost Guns'
- Lawsuit on protesting
- Financial Family Reunion Summit
- Break: O. Sky
2nd Segment (22:27)
- Quick Updates
- Brooklyn subway shooter arrested
- Lawsuit alleges university targeted Black, female students
- Talk of race, sex in schools divides Americans
- Orlando's new summer youth employment program
- Break: Brooklin
Quick Hits (43:53)
- TSA agents find sword inside oblivious traveler's cane
- Protester tries to glue herself to basketball court
- Fun way to get $2,400
- Company settles dog-leasing allegations for more than $900K
- Man gets 2 years for multistate motorized golf cart thefts
- Activists projected a giant Ukrainian flag on Russia's DC embassy
- Break: Noble Dub
Ending (62:43)
- Next Episode: 'Is BLM being Shady' (April 19, 2022)
- Next WR: WR#14 (April 23, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you to discuss a topic that might make you do a double-take as you are scrolling. They certainly support all elements of Black culture but wanted to provide a counter-narrative that says structural racism does and does not exist. To help, they are joined by Ronda Racha Penrice. All music in this episode by Josh Johnson. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment: Recognizing Black Culture (1:53)
- Who or what shapes Black culture
- Misunderstanding of the value and roots of Black culture
- How a bad image in the media affects our culture
- Break: The Way You Are
2nd Segment: Does Culture Influence Outcomes (15:54)
- Why are people of color over-represented in poverty
- The influence of explicit rap music
- Difference expressions of Black culture
- Break: Company
3rd Segment: Reinforcing Black Excellence in Our Culture (34:26)
- Will there need to be government intervention
- Shifting away from negative stereotypes
- Building reverence for our culture and history
- Break: Fast Forward
Final Message (48:11)
- Break: I Like You Too
Ending (59:53)
- Next WR: WR#13 (April 16, 2022)
- Next Episode: Episode Special (April 19, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are back again to bring you Weekly Round-up #12. This is their way to deliver news and commentary in an insight and comedic way. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (0:49)
- Sherly Lee Ralph wasn't 'Black enough' for tv role
- Black doll hung in classroom
- Improvements in K-12 school buildings
- Stacey Abrams criticized for millionaire status
- Fire squad or electric chair execution
- The TSA's funny social media account
- Break: Spring Mornings
2nd Segment (16:35)
- Quick Updates
- Ukraine-Russian Update
- Director Lee Daniels apologizes to Mo'Nique
- Louisiana might ban mugshots
- Houston neighborhood papered with racist flyers
- Rihanna Debut's on Forbes's Billionaires List
- African immigrant 'double standard'
- Break: Patience
Quick Hits (35:04)
- German man gets 90 COVID-19 shots
- The Sports Bra women's sports bar
- $10M Lottery win from an accidental bump
- Fox bites Congressman
- Paula Patton's Fried Chicken Recipe
- Man sends STI results instead of cover letter
- Break: Jazz Apricot
Ending (56:00)
- Next Episode: "Can Black Culture Hurt Us" with Ronda Racha Penrice (April 12, 2022)
- Next WR: WR#13 (April 16, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin bring you another double-hitter with two great guests, Nadia Combs (School Board Chair, Hillsborough County Schools, FL) and Bishop Althea Greene (School Board Vice Chair, Shelby County Schools, TN), to discuss how school boards have had to adjust to the pandemic and politics in their school districts. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment: Rise in Attention (2:42)
- How school board races have changed
- Balancing public concern and health needs of district
- Refocusing the attention
- Mental toll on board members due to death threats
- B: The Big City by Pecan Pie
2nd Segment: How School Boards Influence the Day to Day (26:08)
- How politics can impact the overall educational experience
- Purpose of a school board
- What kind of parental involvement do we need
- B: Sour Apples
Final Messages (52:52)
- Building our schools, not fighting culture wars
- Changing the narrative and incentive for running for school board
- B: Flight to Tunisia
Ending (65:45)
- Next WR: WR#12 (April 9, 2022)
- Next Episode: "Can Black Culture Hurt Us" (April 12, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are back at it with news, commentary, and humor. Stick around for the Quick Hits at the end. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (1:07)
- Student awarded $90K for being bullied by teacher
- Will Smith is not a stain on the Black community
- Senate Dems explain the path to voting rights and student loan forgiveness
- Woman writes letter in support of her kidnapper
- B: Trendsetter by Mood Maze
2nd Segment (17:38)
- Quick Updates
- Biden-Harris $5.8T budget proposal
- Prediabetes doubles in children
- Maxine Waters tells homeless to "Go Home"
- $14M to Denver protesters
- One of MSU's first black football players dies
- B:Bonfire
Quick Hits (35:05)
- Professor calls armed police on students for tardiness
- Braces, sex pills, fake eyeball among bizarre NJ beach trash
- Lab-grown exotic animal meats
- Scientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for blood
- Japanese city to host annual 'Penis Festival
- Best April Fool's jokes
- B:Low Stuff by kidcut
Ending (53:45)
- Next Episode: "The Battle for School Board" (April 5, 2022)
- Next WR: WR#12 (April 9, 2022)
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After watching the hearing of SCOTUS Nominee Judge Jackson, Adrian and Devin thought it would be a great time to talk about SCOTUS. We have two experts with us to discuss the matter: Sarah Turberville (POGO) and Zinelle October (ACS). Sit back and listen well!
1st: How SCOTUS Affects Policy (2:05)
- Original purpose of the Court
- Power of judicial review
- Living constitution or originalism on the Bench
- Life appointments and democracy
- B: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)
2nd: Partisanship Issues (20:42)
- Using a nonpartisan committee to nominate judges
- How to address partisanship with the Court
- Favorability of court decisions affects viewpoint
- Why the GOP cares so much about the Court
- B: Patience
3rd: The Nomination Process (38:39)
- Was it different to have a Black woman in the chair
- Should we amend SCOTUS confirmation hearings
- B: Smokey’s Lounge
4th: Reforming the Court (56:56)
- Supermajority to strike down laws
- Terms limits on the Court
- Other reforms for the Court to consider
- Likelihood of seeing change
- B: Whitefish Salad
Ending (75:24)
- Next WR: WR#11 (April 2, 2022)
- Next Episode: April 5, 2022
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Adrian and Devin are glad to be back with you to discuss breaking and major news this week. Some things you may have heard about. Others you probably do not know. Make sure you stick with us until the end for our funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:38)
- Deion Sanders blasts missing NFL teams
- U.S.'s plan to end racial bias in home appraisals
- Police ticket and tow checkpoints in Jackson, MS
- Threat to "tar and feather" BLM Street
- Doctors receiving death threats
- New names for military bases
- B: Bitcoin
2nd Segment (19:10)
- Quick Updates
- Biden warns against Russian cyberattacks
- Russia committed war crimes
- Cal State drops SAT/ACT requirements
- Black woman alleges racist culture at Google
- New bill for national mental health hotline
- Black News Channel ceases operations
- B: The Soup
Quick Hits (40:00)
- Idaho potato perfume
- TikTok loses his job for videos
- Gay dog abandoned but finally adopted
- Bear opens car door twice to get a sandwich
- Pusha T's diss track towards Mickey D's
- Woman calls cops on KFC for missing chicken
- B: Sunny Morning
Ending (59:02)
- Next Episode: Let's Talk about SCOTUS (Mar 29, 2022)
- Next WR: WR#11 (April 2, 2022)
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March is Women's History Month and last Tuesday (Mar 15, 2022) was Equal Pay Day. Adrian and Devin are joined by intern Mori Johnson to discuss pay disparities for women and other factors that stem out of unequal pay. Sit back and listen well!
1st: Why Brittany Went to Russia (1:05)
- Russia has been a popular spot for female athletes
- Top salary of WNBA vs NBA
- Revenue sharing is extremely low in the WNBA
- Poor situations for women's pay
- Break: A to the O
2nd: Disparities for Women (14:15)
- Pay disparities for women
- The wealth gap for women
- Women are in more debt
- Women have less savings and retirement
- Occupational segregation
- Break: Stars and Constellations
3rd: Raising Wages (33:20)
- The Equal Pay Act of 1963
- Paycheck Fairness Act (2021)
- Raising the minimum wage
- Ways we can ensure equal pay
- Break: The Jam
Ending: (55:55)
- Next WR: WR#9 (Mar 26, 2022)
- Next Episode: Let's Talk about SCOTUS (Mar 29, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are happy to be with you again to deliver news, commentary and humor in this edition of their Weekly Round-Up. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (0:47)
- Uber's new fuel fee
- Kim K's advice to poor people
- TX ballot rejections skyrocket
- 'Slave Auction' at a public school
- Wells Fargo refinance loans discrimination
- Poor People's Campaign for poverty
- Break: Easy Saturday
2nd Segment (18:40)
- Quick Updates
- Griner's detention extended
- Black city in TN taken over by state
- GA bill to pay exonerated inmates
- Black prosecutor to lead PPP loan fraud crackdown
- Expansion of tax credits
- Entrepreneur gives $200k worth of free gas
- Other stories to check out
- Break: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)
Quick Hits (35:30)
- Herschel Walker doesn't understand evolution
- Newborn rhino named after Kyiv in honor of Ukraine
- Mike Tyson ear-shaped weed gummies
- Cheerleader saves March Madness game
- Man catfished by dad, brings them closer
- March Madness Updates
- Break: Intentions
Ending (53:37)
- Next Episode: Raising Wages for Women (Mar 22, 2022)
- Next WR: WR#9 (Mar 26, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are bring you an episode to educate you on the rise in violent crime that the U.S. has experienced since 2020. To help us make sense of it all, we are joined by Dr. John K. Roman, a senior fellow in the Economics, Justice and Society Group at NORC at the University of Chicago. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: The Rise in Crime (2:11)
- Is it just murders that we should be alarmed about
- What role is the media and social media playing
- Unsupported theories for the spike in crime
- Should we blame "Defund the Police"
- Break: Cooper Ave
2nd Segment: What Leads to Crime (13:50)
- The argument for environment and opportunity
- How racism, discrimination, and prejudice play into crime stats
- How does being a part of a community deter crime
- Break: Whitefish Salad
3rd Segment: What Can We Do to Address Crime (26:47)
- How do we get away from the "tough on crime" stance
- How do we truly deter criminals rather than just creating more laws
- Break: Scary Island
Final Message (39:40)
- Break: Anywhen
Ending (46:53)
- Next WR: WR#9 (Mar 19, 2022)
- Next Episode: Raising Wages for Women (Mar 22, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are glad to be back with you to deliver the news mixed in with our commentary and humor. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:31)
- Reviving NYC's tourism
- Racism at iHeartMedia
- Health implications of racism
- Federal prosecutors are getting blacker
- Brittney Griner detained in Russia
- First Black-owned networking app
- Break: Soul Searching
2nd Segment (17:49)
- Emmett Till Antilynching Act passes
- Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail
- Gas prices an American sacrifice for Ukraine
- Texan QB won't face criminal charges
- 'Black Panther' director mistaken for bank robber
- Connecting incarcerated with their families
- Break: Come Vibe with Me
Quick Hits (36:49)
- Bat flying around during 'The Batman' screening
- Man hides 52 reptiles in pants for border crossing
- Putin loses his head
- Britain's best man cave could land owner jail time
- NYC man rescued twice in 2 days
- Company offers employees masturbation breaks
- Break: Take That Back
Ending (55:43)
- Next Episode: Better Understanding Crime w/ John K. Roman (Mar 15, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are bringing you a different kind of episode this week. One that catches you up on why the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is taking place and how African refugees have been discriminated against compared to non-white refugees. We are also joined by one of our interns, Aidan Gonzales. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: The Russian Ukraine War and Why (3:09)
- History between Russia and Ukraine
- Putin's stance on Ukraine and NATO
- How the media is covering the war
- Russia misinformation
- Effects to Russia's economy
- Break: Bitcoin
2nd Segment: Mistreatment of Africans (20:10)
- How African refugees are being treated
- African students facing discrimination
- Ukraine's Neo-Nazi Battalion
- European perception of people of color
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister apologies
- What you can do to help
- Break: Parakeet
Ending (42:32)
- Next Episode: WR#8 (Mar 12, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are excited to bring you commentary and humor while discussing breaking news of the week. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (1:02)
- State of the Union Recap
- Officer who shot Breonna Taylor found not guilty
- Black woman forced to back of airplane
- New Treasury Advisory Committee for racial equity
- Former homeless couple helping the homeless
- Break: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)
2nd Segment (16:33)
- Africans being mistreated in Ukraine
- Hug-a-thug intervention program
- Mayor Lightfoot defamation lawsuit
- Gov DeSantis says, "Take it off"
- Tucker Carlson asking for SCOTUS nominee's LSAT scores
- Break: I Have a Reservation
Quick Hits (33:33)
- TikTok star busted
- Stonehenge, ancient solar calendar
- $3M work of meth in onion shipment
- Two kids charged with battery after shooting silly string at other kids
- Live cow washes up on beach
- Wheel of Fortune puzzle fail
- Break: Disco Knights
Ending (50:34)
- Next Episode: Russia Ukraine Special (Mar 8th, 2022)
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Adrian and Devin are glad to be with you for HBCU Awareness Month. This year, we wanted to discuss our Greek organizations at our HBCUs. We are joined by 3 panelists for a discussion. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: History of the Divine 9 (4:01)
- Alpha Phi Alpha
- Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Omega Psi Phi
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Phi Beta Sigma
- Zeta Phi Beta
- Sigma Gamma Rho
- Iota Phi Theta
Break: Flight to Tunisia
2nd Segment: Panel Discussion (18:14)
- Jasmine Powell (Delta Sigma Theta, Brown University)
- Randy Hill (Kappa Alpha Psi, North Carolina A&T)
- Raymond Gee Jr., Esq (Alpha Phi Alpha, Jackson State University).
Break: Take It Easy
Ending (43:58)
- Next Episode: WR#7 (Mar 5th)
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Adrian and Devin are excited to be back with you to deliver the news, commentary, and humor. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:49)
- Biden administration to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines
- Proposed $450M bridge threatens historic Black community in Florida
- Abolition newspaper revived
- Colin Kaepernick’s Autopsy Initiative
- White supremacy power grid attacks
- Amazon suspends BLM from charity platform
- Break: Born a Rockstar
2nd Segment (18:52)
- Russian invasion
- The Queen is dead (fake news)
- Biden SCOTUS pick
- Baltimore Sun apologizes for role in racism
- Maternal death rate for Black mothers 3x higher than white mothers
- Most Americans against banning books
- Break: The Jam
Quick Hits (37:51)
- Hank the Tank
- Tooth growing in nose
- Walmart shopper "hissy fit"
- Money smelling dog poop
- FL man stuffs crossbow in pants
- Sherriff deputy goat
- Break: Smokey's Lounge
Ending (53:44)
- Next Episode: Mar 1st
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Adrian and Devin are joined by Dr. Amara Enyia (Movement 4 Black Lives) to discuss why Reparations must be a part of restorative justice for Black Americans. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Why We Need Reparations (2:40)
- How should we structure the conversation of reparations
- How do we convince naysayers?
- What do you say to people who feel reparations should go to everyone, not just blacks
- Break: Da Funky Rapsta
2nd Segment: Best Forms of Reparations to Heal Our Communities (16:45)
- Should it be cash or something more
- Is the federal government just stalling with H.R. 40?
- Break: Philly Crew
3rd Segment: Will Reparations Solve Our Problems (33:30)
- How do we position our communities to take advantage of reparations
- Will reparations solve systemic issues
- Break: Parakeet
Final Message (49:40)
- Break: The Soup
Ending (58:05)
- Next Episode: WR #6 (Feb 26th)
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Adrian and Devin are back again to deliver the news, along with great commentary and humor. Don't forget to listen through to the funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:37)
- U.S. unveils tool to direct green investment to disadvantaged communities
- Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
- Cherokee Nation acknowledges role in slavery
- Bias in Beijing Olympics
- Black History Month News
- Founder of tech firms named top Black-owned app developer in the U.S.
- Break: Twisted Bandits All Around
2nd Segment (19:56)
- Biden is ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine
- National Archives: Trump took classified items to Mar-a-Lago
- Black Gay Priest
- NY Post shamed for mocking Snoop Dog for smoking weed
- TikToker debunks fake Black history ‘facts’ many people still believe
- Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cornel West among instructors for free MasterClass offered for Black History Month
- Break: River City
Quick Hits (36:06)
- Baptisms performed by Arizona priest declared invalid due to the word 'we'
- Romance fraud: Looking for love in wrong place proves costly
- Volunteers to test new Swiss jail
- Cash for poop pics
- Entire cabin stolen
- THC-tainted Thai food
- Break: Side Steppin
Ending (52:10)
- Next Episode: What Should Reparations Be with Dr. Amara Enyia (Movement 4 Black Lives)
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Adrian and Devin bring you Weekly Round-Up #4 jam packed with news, commentary, and humor. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (1:18)
- White House hosts Black History Month roundtable
- BLM swimsuit almost cost swimmer
- Black pastors overwhelmed with mental health care
- New bodycam app
- Black Americans less likely to have will to pass down wealth
- Senators call for gas tax suspension
- Madam C.J. Walker’s descendant relaunches the matriarch’s haircare line
- Break: Take It Easy
2nd Segment (18:24)
- Biden on Ukraine situation
- Access to three US-Canada border crossings cut off
- Biden Administration and crack pipes
- CA sues Tesla for racially segregated workplace
- 2022 Beijing fake snow
- This Day in Black History
- Break: Staycation
Quick Hits (35:15)
- Man upset over Canada’s mask mandates threatens wrong Ottawa
- Man fights to keep his pet pig
- Friends who have attended every Super Bowl plan final trip
- Georgia 'body' discovery in forest
- Nick Cannon gifted condom vending machine
- Zoo hires Marvin Gaye impersonator
- Break: Sunny Morning
Ending (50:40)
- Next Episode: Throwbacks on Black History
- Setting the Standard for Black History
- What is Black History
- The HistoryMakers
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Adrian and Devin speak with Angela N. Holton about the state of Black relationships and how we can build strong, lasting relationships. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: How Black Issues Affect Dating (2:17)
- Current state of Black dating
- How Black issues affect our dating
- What is Black love
- Break: Twisted Bandits All Around Me
2nd Segment: Gender Roles in Black Dating (15:44)
- Black Male Fragility
- Are gender roles relevant in today's culture
- Support equals listening
- Break: This is a Jazz Station
3rd Segment: Strengthening Black Relationship (36:04)
- Choosing qualities for you and your partner
- Instilling health, stable relationships
- Break: Bit Coin
Ending (49:30)
- Next WR: #4 (Feb 12th)
- Next Episode: Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation (Feb 15th)
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Adrian and Devin bring you breaking news and major stories of the week. Mixed with some comedy, music, and commentary, you'll certainly enjoy. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:33)
- Crown Act for Black Hairstyles
- Corporate America Failing to Deliver on Promises
- HBCU Bomb Threats
- Nicki Minaj and Motherhood Change
- Whoopi Goldberg Suspended for Holocaust Comments
- Party Supplies for Black Children
- Break: Cooper Ave
2nd Segment (18:36)
- Quick Updates
- New Intel with Russia
- Giuliani on "The Masked Singer"
- Brian Flores Sues NFL
- Black Woman Gets 6 Years for Registering to Vote
- NYC Salary Ranges Law
- Taste the Diaspora
- Break: Flight to Tunisia
Quick Hits (40:54)
- Baby Delivered during Snowstorm
- Michael Rapaport Blasted with Snowball
- Man Walking on Lake Michigan
- Rihanna is Pregnant
- Woman Wrongly Inseminated by Stranger
- Too Cold in Florida for Iguanas
- Break: Side Steppin
Ending (55:12)
- Next Episode: Black Relationship Management with Angela Horton (Feb 8th)
- Next WR: #4 (Feb 12th)
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Happy Black History Month! Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you to discuss how our People have contributed to the success of America. We discuss several individuals you probably have not heard about but have done major things for our nation. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Healthcare (0:45)
- Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
- Mary Eliza Mahoney
- Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston
- Dr. James McCune Smith
- Break: Sour Apples
2nd Segment: Business (10:50)
- George and Joan Johnson
- Annie Turnbo Malone
- Mary Van Brittan Brown
- Break: Side Steppin
3rd Segment: Technology (17:50)
- Otis Boykin
- Roy L Clay, Sr.
- Patricia Bath
- Dr. Mark Dean
- Break: Mirror Mind
4th Segment: Entertainment (28:10)
- Berry Gordy Jr.
- Nina Simone
- Robert L. Johnson
- Break: Philly Crew
Ending (41:22)
- Next Episode: WR#3 (Feb 5th)
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Adrian and Devin bring you news, commentary, and humor through breaking stories of the week. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:23)
- Supreme Court Retire Opens New Seat
- Florida School District Cancels Civil Rights Seminar
- Georgia Pastor, Wife Arrested After 8 Found Locked In Basement
- Black Man’s Conviction Reversed in Nevada Due to ‘Racial Stereotypes’
- U.S. Rep. Cori Bush’s Car Struck By Gunfire, No One Injured
- School offers Full Tuition to 58 students After a Scholarship Award Message Error
- Black Enrollment in Med School Jumps 21%
- Break: The Thought of You
2nd Segment (17:58)
- Quick Updates
- Morehouse College Launches Institute To Study Issues Impacting Black Men
- Connecticut Police Open Investigation into Black Woman's Death
- Mississippi Capital City Struggles with Aging Water System
- ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic Resentenced to 21 Years in Prison
- White Podcast Host Joe Rogan Believes the Term ‘Black’ Is Weird
- Stackwell Created As Platform To Grow Black Wealth, End Racial Wealth Gap
- Break: Far Apart
Quick Hits (39:48)
- Gov Tells Bette Midler to Kiss Dog’s ‘heinie’ - and Shows It
- Fake Poop Helps Evicted Owls Settle into New Neighborhood
- Irish Police Investigate Claim Dead Man Taken to Post Office
- Viral TikTok Video of Swiss Village Tricks Florida Woman into Visiting N.C. Town
- Veteran Wins $4M Lottery Using Fortune Cookie Numbers
- Biden Hot Mic Cursing
- Break: Hot Topic
Ending (55:12)
- Next Episode: Black Contributions to American Success (Feb 1st)
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Adrian and Devin sit down with Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar to discuss how virtual learning is impacting students and communities. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Analyzing the Virtual Classroom Environment (2:17)
- The task that district leaders, administrators, teachers, staff and even parents dealt with going fully remote
- How can we work on attending to the other factors in student’s lives that affect their virtual learning experience
- Break: Straight Fuse
2nd Segment: Effects of Race on Virtual Learning (11:46)
- What makes Black/Hispanic students more susceptible to learning loss during the pandemic
- How does poverty factor into the equation
- How do we make this situation more real in the minds of our political leaders and community leaders
- Break: The Thought of You
3rd Segment: Making Up for Lost Time (27:55)
- What consequences are we setting ourselves up for
- What are public schools in Florida doing or exploring to help students makeup for lost instruction time
- Policy changes in education
- Break: Target Fuse
Final Message (48:22)
- Break: Know Myself
Ending (57:50)
- Next Episode: Weekly Round-Up #2 (Jan 29th)
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Adrian and Devin are excited to be back with you to bring you the first Weekly Round-Up of Season 4. We have plenty of news to cover, so Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment (0:45)
- Passing of Delta Sigma Theta National President
- Voting Rights Bill Blocked
- At-Home COVID Test
- White Discomfort Bill
- Ban on Congress Trading Stock
- Maya Angelou Quarter
- Break: Bonfire
2nd Segment (18:45)
- Ukraine Russia Tensions
- Historical Black Churches Receive Major Donation
- Inexperienced, Uncertified Teachers at Black and Latino Schools
- Jay-Z's Team Roc vs Kansas City Police
- MLK's Niece and Myths about Black Fathers
- Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal
- Break: Jazz Mango
Quick Hits (32:15)
- Louisiana U.S. Senate Candidate Lights Up for Ad
- Pastor Mike Todd Apologies for Spit in Churchgoer's Face
- Australian Woman Finds Scorpion in Broccoli
- Dog Saved After Drone Carrying Sausage Lures Her To Safety
- WV Reporter Hit By Car During Segment
- MI Highway Patrol Sends Batman-themed Alert
- Break: The Lone Woodlouse
Ending (46:34)
- Next Episode: Is Virtual Learning Hurting Black Students? (Jan 25th)
- Guest: Florida Education Association President, Andrew Spar
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- Charity of the Month: Coming in February
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Adrian and Devin are joined by Marc Morial (National Urban League President and CEO) to discuss the legacy of Dr. King and what we need to do currently to bring about social justice. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: The Black American Dream (2:30)
- How would you grade the Administration and Congress?
- What is on the Black Agenda for 2022
- Break: Staycation
2nd Segment: Thankful of the Victories (14:12)
- What is the response from all these legislation? Is the media and critics confusing the public?
- What do you think it will take for congress to bypass the filibuster for voting rights?
- Break: Brooklin
3rd Segment: Building More Momentum (29:45)
- What is your message to Black voters who feel like President Biden and Democrats aren’t focused?
- What should be the strategy to show white Americans that this progress will enhance life for all Americans?
- Break: Chef Brian
Final Message (44:10)
- Break: Saturday
Ending (48:40)
- Weekly Round-Up: #1 (Jan 22nd)
- Next Episode: Is Virtual Learning Hurting Black Students? (Jan 25th)
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- Charity of the Month: Coming in February
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Adrian and Devin bring you the last episode for Season 3. They are joined by Amy Hanauer from ITEP to discuss all of the recent government spending. Happy Holidays. Be sure to join us in Jan 2022 for Season 4!!! Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (2:13)
- Government spending on critical areas like infrastructure, healthcare, internet, water, and others, to correct inefficiencies
- How should we frame the conversation around government spending
- Underinvestment in various communities
- Break: Soul Searching
2nd Segment (13:45)
- Benefits of BBB
- Disincentives to opportunity and wealth
- Disadvantages of increasing monopolization
- Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment (28:40)
- How do you think this will change once we get a republican or a democrat like Joe Manchin in the White House
- Does the national debt concern you at all when you look at the economic outlook for the country
- Will we need to change other spending like Social Security
- Break: Sour Apples
Final Message (41:12)
- Break: Brooklin Bridge
Ending (50:13)
- Happy Holidays!!! See you Jan 2022 for Season 4!!!
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Adrian and Devin bring you the last Weekly Round-Up of 2021. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:40)
- Jussie Smollett found guilty in hate crime hoax
- TN Teacher Matthew Hawn Fired for 'Forcing' White Privilege Views
- Chris Cuomo fired from CNN
- LAPD Detective compares Los Angeles to 'The Purge' due to rise in crime
- Dictionary.com anoints allyship word of the year for 2021
- Amazon to launch accelerator program for real estate developers of color
- Break: X-Ray Vision
2nd Segment (17:40)
- Black Community displaced for Uni of GA
- FBI may close police use-of-force database due to lack of officer participation
- Lawsuit claims that Harvard makes it easier for Black and Latino students
- Trump Update
- Child Tax Credits in jeopardy
- Black Student With Autism Graduates as Valedictorian With 4.8 GPA
- Break: Late Truth
Quick Hits (40:01)
- Panther' The Cat Finally Rescued
- Snowstorm leads to impromptu sleepover for 31 people at Denmark Ikea
- Camel Beauty Contest Rocked By Botox Scandal
- Goat steals papers from government office in India
- Accidental shooting leads police to home with over 70 cats
- New Hampshire woman allegedly kept mother's corpse for months while Social Security payments continued
- Break: New Year
Ending (52:29)
- Lineup
- Last Episode: Dec 14th, 2021 "Can We Pay For This?" with Amy Hanauer from the Institute on Tax and Economic Policy
- Next Weekly Round-up: Jan 2022
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Adrian and Devin speak with Mike Webb from the News Literacy Project about how fake news and misinformation have mislead people. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: The Rise in Misinformation (2:30)
- When did being loose with the truth and pushing conspiracy theories take hold in our politics?
- How do we protect freedom of speech while controlling the level of misinformation on the internet?
- 7 Areas of a Credible News Source
- Break: Soul Searching
2nd Segment: Separating Fact from Fiction (10:11)
- What tips can you give us to make sure we stick to the PEP method when faced with ignorance or intolerance to facts?
- How do we weed out bad experts and combat facts when they come from sources that are credible to some but not to others?
- Could Social Media or Congress do more to help?
- Lateral Reading
- What role do Americans have in allowing misinformation to spread?
- Only hearing information you want to hear
- Break: Company (Josh Johnson)
3rd Segment: Awareness for News Literacy (25:35)
- How do we go about making sure that steps like this are beneficial and do not push certain agendas or biases?
- What community outreach services need to be included to make sure adults get the same level of resources as our students?
- What needs to be done to help heal the relationship between the media and Americans?
- Break: Take That Back
Final Message (38:00)
- Break: Lifelong
Ending (45:11)
- Lineup
- Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 11th, 2021
- New Episode: Dec 14th, 2021 "Can We Pay For This?" with Amy Hanauer from the Institute on Tax and Economic Policy
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- Charity of the Month: Unicorn Riot
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Adrian and Devin are back from their Thanksgiving Break to bring you another edition of news, commentary, and jokes. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:50)
- Trevor Noah and Vaccines
- SCOTUS Hearing Abortion Case
- Missing/Murdered Black Women Task Force
- Low Vaccine Rates in Africa
- Kevin Strickland Exonerated
- Break: Mirror Mind
2nd Segment (20:58)
- Quick Updates
- Netflix Using Black Banks
- Racism in Landlords
- Michigan School Shooting
- FL Civilian Military Force
- 2 Year Old Genius
- Break: Early Arvil
Quick Hits (39:11)
- Will Smith Shows Grandma a Sex Scene
- Reindeer Burglar
- Pastor Preaches Approved Martial Rape
- Woman Breastfeeding Cat on Plane
- Random Bowls of Mashed Potatoes
- Dick Pound
- Break: Brooklin
Ending (54:54)
- Lineup
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- New Episode: Dec 7th, 2021 "Era of Misinformation" with Mike Webb
- Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 11th, 2021
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Adrian and Devin speak with Nicole Ndumele from the Center for American Progress about how fixing our nation's infrastructure will improve inequality. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: This is Not a New Issue (2:15)
- How to frame the conversation around race
- Displacement of Black families during interstate system
- Break: Nilly Willy
2nd Segment: The Effects of Inequitable Infrastructure (12:47)
- Blight caused by poor infrastructure
- Dangers of inequitable infrastructure
- What brought us to this crisis
- Break: Cabellero
3rd Segment: What’s Currently on the Table (22:37)
- How do Blacks and other groups ensure a seat at the table
- Message to Biden and Congress
- Focusing GDP on Infrastructure
- Concern for states controlling Infrastructure spending
- Break: Sunset n Beachz
Final Message (34:00)
- Break: This is a Jazz Station
Ending (40:24)
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- Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 4th, 2021
- New Episode: Dec 7th, 2021 "Era of Misinformation" with Mike Webb
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- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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Adrian and Devin speak with Chrystina Johnson about factors of the Black Diet that have affected our health along with tips for budgeting and meal prep. We even discuss a newer concept called Intuitive Eating. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: How Can Food Be Harmful (2:10)
- How food has impacted generational health
- Moral values on certain foods
- Food freedom
- Break: Staycation
2nd Segment: Teaching Our People about Healthy Eating (10:55)
- Building a healthy relationship with food
- Getting legislative changes
- Shopping in the organic sections
- Tips for budgeting and meal prep
- Break: Tubby
3rd Segment: Healing our Bodies (26:53)
- People who are too busy for nutritional balance
- Changing our diets
- Moderation and preparation
- Break: Large Bass
Final Message (37:03)
- Break: Lottery
Ending (45:40)
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- Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 4th, 2021
- New Episode: Nov 29, 2021 "Infrastructure and Racism" with Nicole Ndumele
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- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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Adrian and Devin bring you breaking news of the week along with funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: (0:23)
- Rittenhouse verdict sets new legal precedent on White Privilege
- The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate
- All American adults now eligible for coronavirus booster shots
- Feds to investigate Texas school district for civil rights violations
- Mississippi School Boards Association leaving national group after federal aid request
- American Psychological Association Apologizes for Role in Promoting, Perpetuating, and Failing to Challenge Racism in U.S
- Spelman Graduate Claudia Walker Is Teaching Kids About HBCUs In New Book
- Break: Anywhen
2nd Segment: (16:11)
- Quick Updates
- Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, WTA speak out as Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai remains missing
- Young Dolph's shooting death: Here's what we know about suspects, reports of shootings
- 2 men who served decades in prison for killing Malcolm X to be exonerated
- Ohio State president announces debt-free degree initiative
- MSU coach Mel Tucker set to be highest-paid Black coach in sports
- Break: Noble Dub
Quick Hits: (33:28)
- Drivers scramble as cash falls from armored truck on freeway
- A crowd-funded group lost an auction for a first edition of the U.S. Constitution
- Florida family faces fine for early Christmas lights display
- 3 dead, hundreds injured after storms rouse scorpions in Egypt
- Twitter Users Are Cackling Over DC Reporter's Over-The-Top Vandalism Segment
- Farmers are turning cow poo into power with batteries created from cow pat
- Break: New Year
Ending: (48:27)
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- "The Black Diet" featuring Christyna Johnson (Nov 23, 2021)
- Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 4th, 2021
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- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. William Gale, Co-Director of the Tax Policy Center about how tax policy creates inequality. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: How Tax Policy Leads to Inefficiency and Inequality (2:07)
- How do tax policies promote inequality
- The handling of local property taxes
- Trickle-Down Economics
- Break: Tea Time
2nd Segment: Current Tax Policy (14:19)
- Getting rid of loopholes
- Rise in income inequality due to taxation
- How should we tax the super wealthy
- Break: Supreme
3rd Segment: Reforming the System (30:50)
- Would a consumption tax help
- Should governments use taxes to redistribute resources
- Making the system for everyone
- Break: Chocolate Cookie Jam
Final Message (47:03)
- Break: Cruiser
Ending (54:56)
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- "Weekly Round-Up #23" (Nov 20, 2021)
- "The Black Diet" featuring Christyna Johnson (Nov 23, 2021)
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- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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Adrian and Devin bring you some important stories in the community along with some updates. Make sure you stick around for our funny Quick Hits section. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:52)
- Travis Scott Astroworld Tragedy
- Ben & Jerry's co-founders: Police abuse of Black people is a 'white problem'
- Michigan $600 million—preventing it would have cost $80/day
- Family Wants Answers After Girl With Autism, 10, Commits Suicide After Racial Bullying At School
- Chicago Man Alleges Racism, Redlining In Federal Civil Lawsuit Against U.S. Bank
- Maryland teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million global educator prize
- Break: Whitefish Salad
2nd Segment (18:46)
- Quick Updates
- Radio Host Joe Madison Goes On Hunger Strike To Push Congress Into Passing Voting Rights Bill
- Attorney Wants No More 'Black Pastors' At Trial For Arbery's Accused Killers
- LeBron James calls out Rittenhouse for crying at trial
- McDonald's CEO apologizes after activists say text about shootings was 'racist
- Missy Elliott Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
- Break: Space Navigator
Quick Hits (34:37)
- Doorbell camera records California woman giving birth on lawn
- New York firefighters rescue naked man stuck in bathroom wall for several days
- British chauffer service offers rides in 'Tank Taxi'
- Man earns Ph.D., fulfills dream of being physicist at 89
- Mother left red-faced after finding two frozen turkey dinosaurs in 'intimate' act
- Funny-Yet-Sad Tweets About It Getting Dark Outside So Early
- Break: Distance
Ending (48:11)
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- "Taxing for a Better America" featuring Dr. William Gale, Co-Director Tax Policy Center (Nov 16, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #23" (Nov 20, 2021)
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- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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Adrian and Devin speak with Professor Yossi Sheffi of MIT about the supply chain and what we can expect to see this Holiday Season. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: How the Global Supply Chain Worked Before 2020 (2:52)
- How connected are we and how quickly can we recover
- What were we ignoring
- Break: Soul Searching
2nd Segment: The Perfect Storm for a Supply Chain Shortage (16:24)
- Major factors attributing to the shortages
- Is the labor shortage having an impact
- Break: Take It Easy
3rd Segment: What’s the Future of the Global Supply Chain (36:40)
- What will 2021 Holiday Shopping look like
- Will companies start manufacturing closer to home
- Future of supply chain shortages
- Break: Flight to Tsunia
Hopeful Message (52:34)
- Break: Staycation
Ending (60:27)
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- "Weekly Round-Up #22" (Nov 13, 2021)
- "Taxing for a Better America" featuring Dr. William Gale, Co-Director Tax Policy Center (Nov 16, 2021)
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- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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Adrian and Devin deliver the news and Quick Hits to get you going and keep you updated this weekend. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:24)
- Ye calls Big Sean, John Legend 'sellouts' for being 'used by the Democrats'
- The House passed the infrastructure
- Alabama Judge Booted After Saying George Floyd ‘Got What He Deserved'
- Philadelphia To Prohibit Cops From Enforcing Minor Traffic Infractions To End Driving
- While Black Incidents
- Greg Abbott Joins Probe to Investigate Books About Racism
- Black Inventor of Entrepreneurship Board Game to Be Featured on History Channel Special
- Break: Cocktails
2nd Segment (18:00)
- Quick Updates
- Henry Ruggs faces 46 years in prison
- Ronald Greene Autopsy Discredits Police Claim That He Died From Crash Injuries
- Election Results Breakdown
- October jobs report
- Gunshots rang out as St. Louis mayor was discussing gun violence prevention
- Mompreneur & Daughter Team Up, Launch Black-Themed Backpacks, Handbags
- Break: Much Higher
Quick Hits (36:16)
- COVID Hospital Wedding
- Bear poops in backseat
- Broken SpaceX Toilet
- Blowtorch used to clear cobwebs
- Cardi B "You" Stalked
- DogTv for stress and separation
- Break: Hindsight
Ending (49:02)
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- "Pandemic Supply Chain Failure" featuring Pro. Yossi Sheffi of MIT (Nov 9, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #22" (Nov 13, 2021)
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- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin discuss some of the local and state elections happening in 2021. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Races to Watch (0:20)
- Special Elections
- Governor Races
- State Legislature Races
- Mayoral Races
- City Council Races
- Break: The Jam
2nd Segment: Test of Trump’s Hold on Politics (14:30)
- 1st Elections since Trump left and Biden took office
- What do polls say about which party America trusts
- Who has the most riding on these elections
- Break: Jazz Mango
Ending (23:00)
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- "Weekly Round-Up #21" (Nov 6, 2021)
- "Pandemic Supply Chain Failure" featuring Pro. Yossi Sheffi of MIT (Nov 9, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: American Diabetes Association
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Adrian and Devin bring you breaking news of the week along with funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:32)
- Ohio school board president to resign after refusing to vote against anti-racism resolution
- Biden administration could pay $450K per victim of Trump’s border separation...but no reparations
- Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Lawyers Can’t Call 2 People Killed “Victims”
- New research about the Black community in Buffalo "55% of the population is spending 30% or more of their income on housing,"
- 'We need a change' records show Black students suspended at higher rate in Polk County and around the country
- Google To Invest $1 Billion In Africa Over Five Years To Support Its Digital Transformation
- Break: Funk
2nd Segment (18:18)
- Quick Updates
- Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up bus seat, seeks to expunge record
- BLM chapter calls for resignation of sheriff charged with lying about Black news deliveryman
- Report Suggests GOP Lawmakers’ Involvement With Jan. 6 Insurrection
- Virginia councilman deletes, apologizes and still defends photo in Blackface costume
- Bid to unionize Amazon workers in New York nears milestone (thegrio.com)
- 108,000 people will get medical debt relief after Stacey Abrams' PAC gifts $1.34M
- Break: Late Truth
Quick Hits (36:25)
- Instagram influencer sparks outrage after having photoshoot in front of father’s open casket
- Dad bod FTW, amirite? Dictionary adds hundreds of new words
- 'Penis plant' that smells like rotting meat blooms for first time
- Escapee, 64, sentenced after 29 years on the run in Sydney
- Halloween decorations on car were 'a little too scary'
- Colorado hiker, lost for 24 hours, ignored rescuers' calls because hiker didn’t recognize the number
- Break: Belize
Ending (50:05)
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- "Election Special" (Nov 2, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #21" (Nov 6, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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Adrian and Devin speak with Commissioner Elaine Frazier of the New York Independent Redistricting Commission about all the talk around IRCs and redistricting. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Why Do We Need IRCs? (1:40)
- The input from citizens
- Background around redistricting
- Break: Life After Death
2nd Segment: The Inner Workings of NY IRC (13:24)
- Identifying communities of interest
- Trade-off when public is not involved
- Showing communities that redistricting is important
- Break: Body and Attitude
3rd Segment: Are IRCs the better solution? (28:24)
- How to improve IRCs
- Takeaways from the Commission's bipartisanship
- Ensuring diversity on Commissions
- Break: Chocolate Cookie Jam
Ending (49:17)
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- "Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021)
- "Pandemic Supply Chain" Featuring Professor Yossi Sheffi from MIT (Nov 2, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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Adrian and Devin speak with Dan Vicuna of Common Cause about how political powers try to control redistricting. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Why Redistricting is Important (1:49)
- The before and after the Baker Ruling
- Politicians picking their voters
- Have politicians always had the power
- Break: X-Ray Vision
2nd Segment: The Harm of Gerrymandering (13:55)
- Fairness over party platform
- Role of the two party system
- Could a 3rd or 4th party help
- Break: Feather Duster
3rd Segment: Getting the Public to Take Notice (20:54)
- Freedom to Vote Act
- Gerrymandering effects on Black and brown candidates
- Work of Common Cause
- Break: Cooper Ave
Final Message (30:20)
- Break: Papov
Ending (36:15)
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- "How an Independent Redistricting Commission Works" featuring Elaine Frazier of the NY Independent Redistricting Commission (Oct 28, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you the breaking news of the week along with funny or odd Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment
- Black Senate candidates fundraising successes
- Colin Powell passes away
- Board rules racism a public health crisis in New York City
- Oklahoma hit with ACLU lawsuit challenging its ban of critical race theory
- Don Lemon unleashes on ‘weak’ Biden, Democrats not doing enough for Black voters
- Key points of the executive order for Black America
- Break: A Walk Through the Park
2nd Segment
- 10-Year-Old Black girl arrested and handcuffed at school
- Justice Department vs Redlining
- Mayor Bottoms thoughtful jail system
- Black Democratic Leader beefs up security after lynching threat
- Jury selection in the Ahmaud Arbery case
- Online marketplace for Black-owned food brands
- Break: Road Trip
Quick Hits
- 5-Hour bus tour for sleep-deprived
- Pablo Escobar's hippos recognized as legal persons in the U.S.
- College professors asked to help with food service
- Police called to help untangle seven baby squirrels
- Australian former soldier accused of storming animal shelter to get cat back
- Israeli diver finds 900-year-old sword on seabed
- Break: Belize
Ending
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Redistricting and Gerrymandering" featuring Dan Vicuna of Common Cause (Oct 26, 2021)
- "How an Independent Redistricting Commission Works" featuring Elaine Frazier of the NY Independent Redistricting Commission (Oct 28, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Melanie Campbell of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation about why everyone from Black, to women, to LGBTQ+, and whoever else should be engagement with our democracy. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Political Parties and Elections Engagement (2:08)
- Doing more than just voting during elections
- Democrat and Republican effect on engagement
- Did we stop after the Civil Rights legislation
- Break: Staycation
2nd Segment: Work of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (16:35)
- The mission of NCBCP
- Mobilizing the next generation of leaders
- Empowering women in politics and engagement
- Break: Heartbreak
3rd Segment: Developing a Culture of Civic Engagement (27:00)
- Getting people to care about politics
- If we don't do it, who will
- Boosting local and state elections turnout
- Break: Luxery
Final Message (41:48)
- Break: Traz
Ending (47:34)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #19" (Oct 23, 2021)
- "Redistricting and Gerrymandering" featuring Dan Vicuna of Common Cause (Oct 26, 2021)
- "How an Independent Redistricting Commission Works" featuring Elaine Frazier of the NY Independent Redistricting Commission (Oct 28, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you breaking news of the week along with funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:27)
- COVID leading cause of death in cops
- Police drag paraplegic driver out of car
- Black students suspended after planning protest for Confederate flag
- Jon Gruden not fired for Black insults
- Tucker Carlson mocks Sec. Buttigieg for paternity leave
- Break: Twisted Bandits All Around Me
2nd Segment (18:50)
- Bill to end animal testing
- Flint 2.0
- Teaching opposing Holocaust views
- Student uprising at Howard University
- Unvaccinated Kyrie Irving compared to HIV positive Magic Johnson
- New Sneaker Culture Community
- Break: Benji
Quick Hits (36:42)
- New Zealand fires its National Wizard
- World's tallest woman
- Meteorite almost kills woman while sleeping
- JR Smith and the hornets nest
- Testicle bath birth control
- School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for goals
- Break: 75 and Lower
Ending (51:26)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Minority Civic Engagement" featuring Melanie Campbell (Oct 19, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #19" (Oct 23, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin talk about Comedian Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special "The Closer" and bring back some comments from Comedian Josh Johnson. Music compliments of Josh Johnson. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: "The Closer" Review (0:20)
- Break: The Way You Are
2nd Segment: "Cancel Comedy" with Josh Johnson (21:18)
- Break: Fast Forward
Ending (48:25)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #18" (Oct 16, 2021)
- "Minority Civic Engagement" featuring Melanie Campbell (Oct 19, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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Adrian and Devin bring you the news for the week. Plenty of commentary and discussion along with their funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:45)
- NBA and Tests for Weed
- Chappelle Stand-up Controversy
- No Charges for Cop in Jacob Blake Shooting
- Texas Shooting and Bullying
- Tesla Pays for Racial Slurs
- Break: River City
2nd Segment (16:29)
- Recap Section
- Global Corporate Minimum Tax
- Execution of a Man with Child's IQ
- Delta Variant Worker Shortage
- Facebook Whistleblower
- Black Men's Summit
- Break: Liquid Time
Quick Hits (33:20)
- CA Man Sues Psychic
- Woman Charged for Crying During Surgery
- Dollar Tree Ups Prices
- Facebook Pic Gets Meth Man Busted
- Squirrel Stores 42 Gallons of Nuts in Chevy
- Man Loaned $84,000 by Museum, Sends Blank Canvasses
- Break: Jazz Mango
Ending (46:08)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Minority Civic Engagement" featuring Melanie Campbell (Oct 12, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #18" (Oct 16, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Joel Hunter about how our country should handle religious and social justice issues. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Religion's Influence on Culture and Politics (1:33)
- Separation of Church and State
- Are Church and State Truly Separated
- How Religion Counsel Shapes Policymaking
- Break: Before I Go
2nd Segment: Can Religion and Social Justice Co-Exist (11:11)
- Equal Treatment When It Compromises Beliefs
- Concern for the Collide of Religious and Political Beliefs
- Break: Meeka
3rd Segment: Prioritizing Faith and Fairness (29:04)
- Getting Our Society to Care About Their Fellow Citizens
- Social Change Does Not Mean Rejection of Religion
- Work by Parable Foundation and Community Resource Network
- Break: Cooper Ave
Final Message (45:22)
- Break: Parisian Cafe
Ending (53:58)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #17" (Oct 9, 2021)
- "Minority Civic Engagement" featuring Melanie Campbell (Oct 12, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you their news commentary over some of this week's major headlines. Stick around until the end for their funny Quick Hits. This week's music is compliments of Comedian Josh Johnson. Sit Back and Listen Well.
1st Segment (0:27)
- CA Beachfront Property Returned After 100 Years
- Rep. Cori Bush Reveals Abortion
- R. Kelly Found Guilty
- CDC Will Study Guns in America
- Call for Global Black Unity
- Nick Cannon Pays for HBCU Students' Debt
- Break: The Way You Are
2nd Segment (17:08)
- Former Nazi Secretary to be Charged
- New COVID-19 Pill
- AL Virus Money Funding Prisons
- Over Half of Police Killings go Unreported
- Vote by Your Cellphone
- Black Business Certification
- Break: Company
Quick Hits (32:28)
- FL Man Captures Alligator, Goes on CNN
- Black Woman Pretends to be KKK Member
- Super Bowl LVI Halftime Powerhouse Show
- Missing Man Joins His Search Party
- Stranger's Body in Mom's Casket
- HOV Driver Driving with Skelton Passenger
- Break: Fast Forward
Ending (45:20)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Religion and Social Justice" featuring Dr. Joel Hunter (Oct 5, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #17" (Oct 9, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Race Forward
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Valerie Wilson from the EPI about how the pandemic has affected the Labor Market for all parties involved. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: Year of the Worker (1:51)
- Will this new wave be sustainable for workers
- What's driving the increase in resignations
- Working to live vs Living to work
- Break: Poppin off the Rip
2nd Segment: Employers React to Change (14:18)
- Getting employers to value people over profits
- What should be done about raising wages
- Why "business as usual" won't work anymore for employers
- Break: Trapped
3rd Segment: Governmental Response (25:10)
- Getting government to get more people a job
- Child Tax Credit and should we keep it?
- What about Universal Basic Income for everyone?
- Stigma of Handouts in America
- Break: Dulce Reggaeton
Final Message (41:08)
- Break: Cruiser
Ending (49:19)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #16" (Oct 2, 2021)
- "Religion and Social Justice" (Oct 5, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you news and commentary for the week along with some jokes and Quick Hits. Sit back and Listen Well.
1st Segment (0:44)
- TN Deadly Shooting
- GoFundMe Shows Inefficiencies in Society
- US Special Envoy to Haiti Resigns
- Free In-School Grocery Store
- Kanye and Donda Academy
- Break: Patience
2nd Segment (21:41)
- Jan 6th Committee Issues Subpoenas
- Michael K Williams Autopsy
- Are Supreme Court Justices Politicians
- Police Reform Negotiations Collapse
- Electoral Maps Show Prejudice and Discrimination
- Flying Microchips for Population Surveillance
- Break: Tubby
Quick Hits (40:06)
- Samuel Adams Illegal New Beer
- Gorilla Oral Sex in Zoo
- NASA's Big New Telescope
- Party Bus Used for Field Trip
- Pet Detective on the Job
- Quietest Place in America
- Break: New Year
Ending (54:27)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Shock in the Labor Market" (Sept 28, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #16" (Oct 2, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian speaks to Marcus Bullock about his time in prison and his work now as a social justice entrepreneur. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (1:43)
- Being sentenced to prison
- Mental health of incarcerated
- Break: Sweet Tides
2nd Segment (11:53)
- Mission of Flikshop
- Flikshop Angel Program
- Advice to other social justice entrepreneurs
- Break: Noble Dub
3rd Segment (23:11)
- Work at the Justice Policy Institute
- Final Message
- Break: How It Began
Ending (30:35)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #15" (Sept 25, 2021)
- "Shock in the Labor Market" (Sept 28, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Kyra Roby, Policy Analyst for OneVoice, about how taxation imbalance affects communities and causes injustices. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (1:49)
- Why is taxation reform important
- Who is paying the most in taxes in MS
- Is race a big issue
- Break: The Lone Woodlouse
2nd Segment (12:21)
- The creation of sales tax
- Small gaps, big effects
- Break: It'll Be Alright
3rd Segment (23:08)
- Introducing reforms
- Work of OneVoice on taxation reform
- Will this scare businesses away
- Break: X-Ray Vision
Final Message (38:47)
- Break: Poppin Off the Rip
Ending (46:54)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Prison to Success: The Marcus Bullock Story" (Sept 23, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #15" (Sept 25, 2021)
- "Shock in the Labor Market" (Sept 28, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin cover breaking news of the week along with some oddities here and there. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:37)
- FL Gov and "Black Joy"
- Chicago Suing Gangs
- Haitian Migrants in TX
- NY Changes Parole
- Obama Killed Rock n Roll
- Largest Black Woman-Owned Beverage Company
- Break: Come Vibe with Me
2nd Segment (17:27)
- FDA on Booster Shoots for 16+
- Nicki Minaj's Vaccine Tweets
- Losing Youth to Phones and Apps
- GOP Gov Survives Recall
- Trump News
- Break: Chef Brian
Quick Hits (33:34)
- 101 Year Old Lobster Hauling Lady
- Winnie the Pooh's Bearbnb
- El Chapo's Safehouse up for Grabs
- World's Whitest Pain Reflects Solar Radiation
- Pizza Roll Pooper
- Lady Body-Slammed by Cops
- Break: Selfie Stick
Ending (46:22)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Unfair Taxation Balance in MS" (Sept 21, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #15" (Sept 25, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian speaks with Steve Hawkins, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project and President/CEO of the U.S. Cannabis Council.
1st Segment: Current State and Federal Policy (1:42)
- What are the main obstacles
- Working on a more state level
- Opposition from the GOP
- Marijuana testing for employment
- Break: Where To
2nd Segment: Marijuana Taxation and Industry Opportunities (15:09)
- Taxation benefits
- Rooting out the black market
- Break: Body and Attitude
3rd Segment: Lobbying for Change (24:20)
- Creating an equitable values driven industry
- Education in investment opportunities
- Getting past the negative stigmas
- Break: Twisted Bandits All Around Me
Final Message (38:20)
- Break: Road Trip
Ending (43:28)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #14" (Sept 18, 2021)
- "Shock in the Labor Market" (Sept 21, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Damian Jackson about the Cosby Case and get to the real facts. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: The Early Case (3:00)
- Allegations vs Bringing Charges/Criminal vs Civil Cases
- Purpose of statute of limitations
- Break: Side Steppin
2nd Segment: The Later Case (16:17)
- How did a deal like this for Cosby come about
- Are deals like these unusual
- What changed between the 10 years that convicted Cosby
- Break: Sunday Morning
3rd Segment: Where Do We Go From Here (26:25)
- What flaws in the system does this expose
- The challenge of law during times of social justice
- Break: Da Funky Rapsta
Final Message (37:41)
- Break: The Jam
Ending (45:39)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Changing the Narrative on Marijuana Policy" (Sept 17, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #14" (Sept 18, 2021)
- "Shock in the Labor Market" (Sept 21, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you their commentary and jokes on some of the major headlines of the week along with some lighter Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:25)
- 9/11 Remembrance
- Medicated without Consent
- Vaccine Mandates
- Rise in Suicide Rates
- Manchin vs Sanders
- New Tax Proposals
- Break: Flight to Tsunia
2nd Segment (17:40)
- DOJ Sues TX Over Abortion
- New Memoir Out
- FB A.I. Primate Incident
- Michael K William Dies at 54
- 3rd Political Party
- Exonerated 5 Member for Office
- Break: One Last Time
Quick Hits (32:45)
- Strangest McDonald's Locations
- Big Lottery Winner
- $1,300 for Watching Horror Movies
- Digital Currency Mining Scheme
- Lost Dog's Solo Bus Ride
- 19 Tarantulas and a Python
- Break: Fast Forward (Josh Johnson)
Ending (46:04)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "The Case Against Bill Cosby" (Sept 14, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #14" (Sept 18, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin discuss economic news and give financial tips. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:35)
- Disappointing Jobs Report
- Buying a New Car
- No Inheritance for You
- IRS Warns of Scams
- Break: Walk through the Park
2nd Segment (16:23)
- Pandemic UE Benefits Ending
- Budgeting Tip Using Different Banks
- Finding a Financial Advisor
- Break: Lottery
Ending (31:47)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #13" (Sept 11, 2021)
- "The Case Against Bill Cosby" (Sept 14, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin deliver their commentary on breaking news, major headlines, and funny odd news. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:20)
- Illinois Schools Allowing Students 5 Mental Health Days
- Texas Abortion Law
- Hurricane Ida News
- No Permit Or Training Required To Carry Handgun
- New Police, Cops Only "if necessary"
- Break: Scratch the Itch
2nd Segment (17:38)
- Black Unemployment Rises
- Haitian-American Woman Named an African Queen
- Candace Owens Denied Service at COVID Test Site
- Bishop Sycamore Ohio School
- Apple Delaying Plan To Scan U.S. iPhones For Images Of Child Sex Abuse
- First Generation Investors
- Black Mothers
- Break: A to the O
Quick Hits (34:15)
- Woman charged with selling fake vaccine cards
- I had to kill them to get the demons out
- Drake Record Streams
- Veterinarians correct puppy's upside-down paws
- People share the worst baby names they've heard
- Michael Jordan's used underwear up for auction
- Break: This is a Jazz Station
Ending (47:45)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- Special Labor Day Episode
- "Weekly Round-Up #13" (Sept 11, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: 100 Black Men of America
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Khalil Cumberbatch from the Council on Criminal Justice on prison reform.
1st Segment: The Idea Behind The Modern Prison (2:49)
- Understanding the modern-day prison system
- Youth wrapped in prison
- Break: Heart Break
2nd Segment: The Era of Mass Incarceration (17:01)
- Private prisons vs public prisons
- Turning a blind eye to prisoners
- Politicians using racial rhetoric to promote fear
- Break: Take It Easy
3rd Segment: Reforming The System (38:17)
- Ways to reform prisons
- How crime affects are take on prison
- Break: Oh Fire
Final Message (54:45)
- Break: Sirius Jazz
Ending (64:45)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #12" (Sept 4, 2021)
- "A Shock in the Labor Market" (Sept 7, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you their commentary on some major headlines along with other bits and pieces of news happening around us. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment: (0:28)
- Afghan Bombing
- HBCU Record Enrollment
- School District Opt Out of Free Lunch
- Fired for Being Gay
- Hurricane Ida
- Dylann Roof Death Sentence
- John Lewis Voting Rights Act
- Break: Squadda Bambino Tumblr
2nd Segment: (16:30)
- Fortnite and MLK
- OnlyFans Update
- Black Officer Using N-Word
- Capitol Police sue Trump
- Supreme Court Allows Evictions
- Black Girl Magic
- Break: Bay Street Billionaires
3rd Segment (31:18)
- Biden's Approval Ratings
- Masking and the Holocaust
- Herschel Walker for Senate
- Get Paid to be Sober
- Update on Rev Jesse Jackson
- Worming Meds Can't Treat COVID
- Break: Sour Apples
Quick Hits (44:07)
- Parents Pay to Clear Son's Porn Cache
- Bee Hive Accident
- Double Lottery Winners
- 4-Legged Whales
- GTA Car Chase
- Chief Justice Steve Harvey
- Break: Selfie Stick
Ending (56:27)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Prison Reform" (Aug 31, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #12" (Sept 4, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
- Like, Follow, Share, Subscribe
- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Amy Fettig, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project about the War on Drugs aka the War on Blacks. Sit back and listen well!
1st Segment: The War on Drugs (2:30)
- Drug policy in the 70s, 80s, and 90s
- War on Blacks
- The 1994 Crime Bill
- Break: Disco Knights
2nd Segment: Current Domestic and international Drug Policy (25:17)
- Do we need to be more like Germany and Portugal
- How race played into response of opioid crisis vs crack epidemic
- Break: Triforce
3rd Segment: What Do We Do Now? (37:51)
- Teaching drug culture and usage
- What are our biggest challenges still
- Break: Soul Searching
Final Message (51:28)
- Break: Brooklin
Ending (58:49)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #11" (Aug 28, 2021)
- "Prison Reform" (Aug 31, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you their commentary on some of the major headlines of the week. Some funny, some serious, and some crazy. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:44)
- US targeted Black Lives Matter Movement
- OnlyFans changing the rules
- Georgia 95% voter registration
- Death toll rises in Haiti
- Facebook vs the FTC
- Help with black homeownership
- Break: Take It Easy
2nd Segment (20:01)
- COVID spreading due to Black people?
- Booster shoots needed in 8 months
- Alabama runs out of ICU beds
- Bomb threat near the Capitol
- Jim Crow culture with the Syracuse Police
- T-Mobile data breach
- New Black Wall Street
- Help with childhood trauma
- Break: Sleepwalker
Quick Hits (40:59)
- Kidnapping incident in Cali
- Recognizing the disability
- Disney World robot park
- Baby shark born of two females
- Bank robbery in England goes wrong
- Apple II manual auctioned for $787,484
- Break: Tubby
Ending (54:32)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "The War on Drugs" (Aug 24, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #11" (Aug 28, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with John Hudak on his writings and research about weed in America.
1st Segment: Early Perceptions and Uses of Marijuana (2:07)
- How attaching weed to blacks and minorities helped make and keep weed illegal
- Attitude of weed during the start of America through the 1900s
- Requirement to grow hemp
- Ignoring the medical benefits of weed
- Founding Fathers grew hemp
- Break: Philly Crew
2nd Segment: Marijuana Goes Mainstream and Public Perception Changes (16:17)
- The Anslinger Crusade
- How did politicians benefits from the crusade against weed
- Shifting the conversation to a labor policy issue
- How weed can create opportunities for minority communities
- Break: Road Trip
3rd Segment: After the 96’ Crime Bill and The War on Drugs, America Finally Wakes Up (32:29)
- Fixing affected communities through policy and development
- Expungement is not enough
- Investing in people
- "The Absent Black Father"
- Is the rest of the world waiting on America
- Moves from the Biden Administration and Congress
- Break: Funk It Up Old School
Final Message (52:36)
- Break: West Bad
Ending (61:29)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #10" (Aug 21, 2021)
- "The War on Drugs" (Aug 24, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you their commentary over major headlines of the week...some serious and some funny. Enjoy!
1st Segment (0:27)
- Cuomo Resigns
- JR Smith petitions to play golf after enrolling at North Carolina A&T
- Black man gunned down by white security guard over loud music dispute in Memphis
- Meet the 1st Black Author to Create Phonics Workbooks That Drastically Improve reading skills in 30 Days or Less
- Black Startup Company
- Black Lives Matter Utah chapter president steps down after death threats for comments about US flag
- U.S. Census Numbers
- Break: Scratch the Itch
2nd Segment (20:23)
- Founder of Black Family-Owned Non-Profit to Give Away $50K Twice a Month for 100 Years
- Illinois Is The First State To Have High Schools Teach News Literacy
- Afghanistan war: Biden says he does not regret troop withdrawal
- Delta Cancels Jazz Fest
- Mask Fight
- CDC officially recommends third vaccine dose for immunocompromised
- Break: Benji
Quick Hits (37:27)
- Road rage suspect hurls axe at driver
- South Carolina man gives child a face tattoo at a McDonald’s
- Man finds $130,000 taped to bottom of used fridge
- Dennis Schroder fumbles the bag...literally
- Virginia woman pours rubbing alcohol into family member's eyes while he was sleeping
- Woman using gun's laser sight to play with cat shoots friend
- Break: Selfie Stick
Ending (50:03)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "How Weed Became Synonymous with Black Culture" (Aug 17, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #10" (Aug 21, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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Adrian and Devin speak with Doug Middleton, Carolina Panthers Safety and Founder of Dream the Impossible, about the Mental Health Movement in athletes today.
1st Segment: Who is Doug Middleton (2:17)
- Mental health in the NFL
- Pressure on athletes when it comes to taking care of family and finances
- Being able to impact the community
- Break: Take it Easy
2nd Segment: Addressing Mental Health Today (15:56)
- The mental health movement today
- What the NFL does for players
- What can fans do for players
- Criticizing athletes
- Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment: Dream the Impossible (32:18)
- What DTI does in communities
- The goal of DTI for athletes and beyond
- Break: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)
Final Message (44:40)
- Bonus Content (51:40)
- College athletes getting paid
- TX and OK joining the SEC
- Break: Fast Forward (Josh Johnson)
Ending: (66:17)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #9" (Aug 14, 2021)
- "How Weed Became Synonymous with Black Culture" (Aug 17, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you some of the major headlines of the week.
1st Segment (0:47)
- Racial Profiling During Home Tour
- Lynched Man Charged by Attackers
- Frontier Passenger Charged for Groping
- Gov. Andrew Cuomo Aide Files Criminal Charges
- C-Murder on Hunger Strike
- Break: Soul Searching
2nd Segment (19:17)
- US to Probe Phoenix Police
- New Eviction Ban
- Florida’s New COVID High
- US to Require COVID-19 shots for Foreign Travelers
- Student Loan Extension
- Target Rolls Out Debt-Free College Degrees
- FAMU Forgives $16 Million in Student Debt
- Allyson Felix 10 Olympic Medals
- Break: Come Get It
Quick Hits (38:00)
- Rihanna Billionaire Status
- Fish with Human Teeth
- Fake Vaccination Cards
- Venomous Snake on the Loose
- FBI Investigating "Jetpack Guy"
- Eating Chik-fil-A for Charity
- Break: Traz
Ending (54:20)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Mental Health and Athletes" with NFL player Doug Middleton (Aug 10, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #9" (Aug 14, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Shaun D. Ferguson, Superintendent of Police for the city of New Orleans.
1st Segment: The Morale and Mental Health of Officers (2:30)
- The ever growing list of responsibilities
- How being villainized affects officers
- Telling the narrative of officers
- Break: Mission to Mars by Audio Hertz
2nd Segment: Hiring, Training, and Retention (14:13)
- Training officers to not be bias
- How have protests affected hiring ability
- More funding for hiring and training
- Educational requirements and retention
- Break: Giant iPhone by RAGE
3rd Segment: Community Policing (28:30)
- Getting people in the community to join the force
- Do officers report other officers
- Break: Feather Duster by Geographer
Final Message (38:00)
- Break: 75 and Lower by DJ Williams
Ending (45:36)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Weekly Round-Up #8" (Aug 7, 2021)
- "How Weed Became Synonymous with Black Culture" (Aug 10&12, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Choose180
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you some of this week's Breaking News along with their Quick Hits.
1st Segment (0:40)
- DOJ to Sue Texas
- Jan 6 Select Committee Update
- Simone Biles Withdraws
- No Eviction Ban Extension
- Obama and NBA Africa
- Break: Six Seasons
2nd Segment (15:56)
- COVID Update
- Ben Crump vs Johnson and Johnson
- Department of Public Safety Replacing Police
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics Medal Count for US
- Break: Dulce Reggaeton
Quick Hits (32:11)
- DaBaby Against HIV+ People
- 3 Cousins Giving Birth to Twins Simultaneously
- Jay-Z and Will Smith Invest in Landis
- $100 Million Sapphire Cluster
- SEC Invites OK and Texas for 2025
- NYC Surgeon Divorces Wife Due to Being a Hooker
- Break: Lifelong
Ending (51:25)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Policing After George Floyd" with Superintendent(Chief) of Police Shaun Ferguson of New Orleans (August 3rd, 2021)
- "Weekly Round-Up #8" (Aug 7, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin have a conversation with Jennifer R. Farmer about her new book, First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life.
1st Segment (2:27)
- How do you feel about the current social and political climate for women
- Then next generation of female black leaders
- Break: Staycation
2nd Segment (12:46)
- 5 strategies to learn
- Analyzing the conditioning placed on black women by society
- Break: One Last Time
3rd Segment (23:44)
- Embracing vulnerability
- Getting the work done "at all cost"
- The Good-Bad Binary
- Break: Oh Fire
Final Message (34:19)
- Break: Brooklin
Ending (41:25)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- Weekly Round-Up #7 (July 30th, 2021)
- Policing After George Floyd (August 3rd, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin wrap up the week with their news edition.
1st Segment (0:33)
- Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
- Mississippi wants Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
- Councilman criticized for racial slur: 'Do we have a house n****r in here'
- Texas Senate passes bill that stops teaching requirement calling KKK 'morally wrong'
- Iowa racing announcer goes on racist rant about Black national anthem, kneeling
- Bezos Gifts $100M to Van Jones
- Candace Parker to be first woman on cover of ‘NBA 2K’ game
- Break: Patience
2nd Segment (22:09)
- US virus cases nearly triple in 2 weeks amid misinformation
- Alabama's governor, Kay Ivey, says it's 'time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks, not the regular folks'
- Fox News' Tucker Carlson assails Black Capitol Police officer as 'angry'
- Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change
- Freedom Caucus tries vote to oust Pelosi
- First Black girl duo wins Harvard's International Debate Competition
- Break: Scary Island
Quick Hits (41:07)
- Texas, Oklahoma to Inform Big 12 of plans to leave
- Yorkie protects girl from coyote
- Milwaukee Bucks could sell $1 billion in jerseys after NBA Finals win
- Man rescued after writing SOS on shack
- Florida Bath and Body Works thief used bear mace on mall patrons
- Possible Michelangelo fingerprint found on statue
- Break: New Year
Ending (55:48)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "An Evening with Jennifer Farmer" (July 27th, 2021)
- Weekly Round-Up #7 (July 30th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin speak with Warn Wilson Jr. about how he is not only advancing himself but also looking out for the community around him.
1st Segment: Getting Started in the Community (2:15)
- When did you realize you wanted to give back
- How do you separate your problems and still help the community
- Break: Flight to Tunsani
2nd Segment: Using Your Skills and Talents to Improve Others (13:16)
- Learning app development and using them to serve
- Purpose of Brown Money and Brown Money 2
- Overcoming barriers and obstacles to start a business
- Break: Sunset n Beachz
Segment 3: A Lifelong Commitment to Community (35:59)
- What does success look like for you
- Getting others to understand their duty and responsibility toward community
- Break: Sour Apples
Final Message (51:06)
- Break: Know Myself
Ending (62:40)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- Weekly Round-Up #6 (July 24th, 2021)
- "An Evening with Jennifer Farmer" (July 27th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin deliver another episode of their news commentary. Break music compliments of Josh Johnson.
1st Segment (0:46)
- Why HBCUs Rank Lower Than PWIs
- Decriminalizing Weed Federally
- Pence Feared the Secret Service
- Unemployment Benefits Lawsuits
- Child Tax Credit Payments
- Break: The Way You Are
2nd Segment (19:15)
- Facebook is "Killing People"
- "Let Them Die"
- Black Caucus Arrested
- DACA Ruling
- Hiker's 17-Day Survival Story
- Texas Democrats Flee the State
- Cali Heatwave Killing Salmon
- Inflation Rising
- Marketability and Baseball
- Break: Why Don't You Return My Love
Quick Hits (40:15)
- Space Jams Releases
- Nake California Lady Stuck
- Embarrassed Racoon
- Director of Taco Relations $100K Salary
- Bowling Balls in Foundation
- Mac n Cheese Ice Cream
- Break: Fast Forward
Ending (53:51)
- Upcoming Episodes:
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- "Making a Difference in the Community" with Warn Wilson (July 20th, 2021)
- Weekly Round-Up #6 (July 24th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin speak with Josh Johnson about Cancel Culture
Break Music and Outro Music courtesy of Josh's new Mixtape Elusive.
1st Segment: Who is Josh Johnson? (0:18)
- How did you get into comedy?
- Other projects by Josh
- Message to those getting in the game of comedy
- Josh's Louisiana Story
- Black representation in government
- The Game of Politics
- Break: I Like You Too
2nd Segment: Cancel Culture and Comedy ( 21:36)
- Are comedians in fear of being canceled?
- How cancel culture is misdirected
- Cancel culture hurts regular folks, not celebrities
- Know how to tell a joke and how to take a joke
- Break: Fast Forward
3rd Segment: What's Next for Josh? (48:40)
- What is do you want your comedic legacy to be?
- How social media is changing comedy
- Know why you want followers
- Followers don't always equal sold-out crowds
- Break: Company
Final Message (63:02)
- Break: The Way You Are
Ending (73:11)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- Weekly Round-Up #5 (July 17th, 2021)
- "Making a Difference in the Community" (July 20th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
- Like, Follow, Share, Subscribe
- Thanks and Farewell
- Outro: Why Don't You Return My Love
Adrian and Devin give you their take on various news topics of the week.
1st Segment (0:25)
- NY Declares Gun Violence Emergency
- Remington Arms Co. Getting Sued
- Death Toll Rising at Surfside, FL
- New Jersey Man Arrested for Racial Slurs
- USADA Can't Change Weed Rules for Olympics
- African American Spelling Bee Winner
- Break: The Soup
2nd Segment (17:22)
- COVID on the Rise
- 3rd Vaccine
- Troops Out of Afghanistan
- The Black Boogeyman
- Haiti in Turmoil
- Break: Triforce
Quick Hits (31:45)
- Self-Exoneration
- Python Escapes Aquarium
- Satellite Mounted on Car Hood
- Shirtless Man Sets Fire at Church
- Don't Swallow Your Weed Bag
- Witch Bottle with Human Tooth and Hair
- Break: Aquarius
Ending
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Comedy and Cancel Culture" featuring Josh Johnson from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (July 13th, 2021)
- Weekly Round-Up #5 (July 17th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin bring you a special conversation about the state of our economy as we continue to recover from the pandemic.
1st Segment: Jobs Report (0:50)
- Break: Walk Through the Park
2nd Segment: The Great Resignation (11:50)
- Break: Tubby
Ending (27:58)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- Weekly Round-Up #4 (July 10th, 2021)
- Back to Our Regular Lineup (July 13th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin give their spin on some of the Breaking News Headlines of the week.
1st Segment (0:55)
- Bill Cosby Released
- Sha'Carri Can't Compete
- Trump Org and CFO Tax Scheme
- Break: Sour Apples
2nd Segment (18:00)
- College Athletes Making Money
- Back to the Flag
- Removing Confederate Statues
- Reparations in Massachusetts
- Break: Glue
- Delta Variant Interview with Dr. Jorge (26:06)
- Break: Jazz Beats
Quick Hits (41:33)
- Couple Receives $50Billion by Accident
- World's Oldest Man: 112 yrs, 326 days old
- How Not to Restrain a Deer in Walmart
- $125,000 Balloon Ride
- Sex Depraved Correctional Officer
- Almost World's Tallest Hotel
Ending (54:28)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Economic Update" (July 6th, 2021)
- Weekly Round-Up #4 (July 10th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin talk to Janel George (Georgetown University) about CRT and get to the truth of what it actually teaches.
1st Segment: What is Critical Race Theory
- A good overview (2:05)
- CRT as a "catch-all"
- Is CRT anti-democractic
- Break: The Jam
2nd Segment: The Heart of the Debate (16:35)
- Why so much attention now
- Is this whitelash
- Break: Late Truth
3rd Segment: What Can Be Done Now (31:05)
- CRT is like Klansman
- Getting involved with CRT
- Break: Scary Island
Final Message (48:14)
- Break: Sirius Jazz
Ending (58:10)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- Weekly Round-Up #3 (July 3rd, 2021)
- "Policing After George Floyd" (July 6th, 2021)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you the Breaking News of the week. They are joined by Dr. Atorod Azizinamini and MyKull Ray.
1st Segment (0:25)
- GOP call to "Defund the Military"
- Jan 6th Select Committee/FBI Convicts Oath Keeper
- Before the Break: Derek Chauin Sentencing
- Break: Bonfire
2nd Segment (16:38)
- "Florida Building Collapse" w/ Dr. Atorod Azizinamini
- Rudy's License Gets Suspended
- Before the Break: DOJ Sues GA Over Voting Laws
- Break: Sunset n Beachz
3rd Segment (39:54)
- "Carl Nassib Comes Out" w/ MyKull Ray
- T.I. and Tiny Accused of Drugging & Trafficking
- Before the Break: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
- Break: Lifelong
Quick Hits (61:33)
- OAN Personality Calls for Mass Executions
- Sex Doll Rescue
- Cows Escape Slaughterhouse
- Angry Starbucks Customer
- 365 Lake Jump
- Rat Lady
Ending (74:27)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- "Do You Really Know What Critical Race Theory Is?" (June 29th, 2021)
- Weekly Round-Up #3 (July 3rd, 2021)
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Adrian and Devin come back with a huge topic for 2021. They are joined by Porsha White, Vice President of Voting Rights and States Organizing for End Citizens United.
1st Segment (2:16)
- Biden and partisanship
- New restraints on the Presidency
- Role of governors
- Break: Six Seasons
2nd Segment (15:55)
- America is with the Democrats
- Our failed two-party system
- Break: Dulce Reggaeton
3rd Segment (26:54)
- The Judicial as a block to legislation
- DOJ's new position on voting rights
- Break: Nilly Willy
Final Message (38:43)
- Break: Chocolate Cookie Jam
Ending (46:27)
- Upcoming Episodes:
- Weekly Round-Up #2 (June 26, 2021)
- S3,E2: "What is Critical Race Theory" (June 29nd, 2021)
- Donate
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin kick-off Season 3 with a special Juneteenth Weekly Round-Up. They are joined by Kevin Olasanoye, Organizing Director of The Collective PAC and by Former State Senator Floyd McKissick, Vice Chair of the NC Democratic Party.
1st Segment:
- Juneteenth Holiday Status
- Break: Staycation
- Conversation with Kevin Olasanoye
- Break: Chef Brian
2nd Segment:
- Juneteenth Virtual Events 2021
- Break: Saturday
- Conversation with State Senator Floyd McKissick
- Break: Brooklin
3rd Segment:
- Biden's 1st Foreign Trip
- More States Ban Critical Race Theory
- Petition for Bezos to Eat the Mona Lisa
- "Jonah and the Whale"
Ending:
- Upcoming Episode: "Protecting Our Democracy" (June 22nd, 2021)
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Adrian and Devin end Season 2 with a conversation on Criminal Justice Reform. They are joined by Cassandra Ramdath, a Project Director from the Urban Institute.
1st Segment: Current Events (2:05)
- Chauvin trial and turning point for justice
- Thoughts on juvenile life sentences without parole
- How did we get here?
- Break: Take It Easy
2nd Segment: Flaws in the System (15:30)
- Harsher sentencing for minorities
- System of justice-actors
- Break: Glue
3rd Segment: What Does Justice Look Like (27:50)
- Harsher punishment does not prevent crime
- What parents can do to help this cause
- Early look into the First Step Act 2018
- Break: Saturday
Final Message (45:35)
- Break: Selfie Stick
Ending (53:39)
- Upcoming Episode: Season 3: Weekly Round-up #1, June 19th, 2021
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- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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Adrian and Devin bring you Breaking News of the week. Last Weekly Round-Up Season 2.
1st Segment
- Gas Shortage
- Messed Up MS
- Colin Kaepernick book
- Break: Heart Break
2nd Segment
- Biden Update
- COVID Update
- Companies incentivize workers
- Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment
- Voter Suppression Bills
- Possible GOP Split
- Mother's Day Origin
- Break: Brooklin Bridge
Quick Hits
- 28 yr old High schooler
- 25 yr old mother of 9 at once
- Pizza Snub
- Chicago's rat solution
- NFL Schedule
- 100,000 Bees in Ceiling
Ending
- Upcoming Episode: Criminal Justice Reform, May 18th (SEASON CLOSE)
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- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian has a conversation with Mitchell Campbell (The Marks Project) and Corey Mize (Base Camp Coding Academy) about ways to improve the workforce after the pandemic.
1st Segment: Addressing the Problem (1:40)
- Explain the situation
- How migration affects the workforce
- Break: Take it Easy
2nd Segment: Your Organization and The Work Involved (12:33)
- Mission and Overview of each organization
- What can we do to help
- Break: Benji
3rd Segment: How Do We Get There (25:26)
- What reforms and changes do we need
- Break: Soul Searching
Final Messages (36:06)
- Break: Staycation
Ending (43:49)
- Upcoming Episode: Criminal Justice Reform, May 18th (SEASON CLOSE)
- Weekly Round-Up #17, May 15th 1pm CST (LAST WRU)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
- Person of the Week Requests
- Community Calendar Events Requests
- Like, Follow, Share, Subscribe
- Thanks and Farewell
- Base Camp Coding Academy
- The Marks Project
Adrian and Devin speak with Chisun Lee, Deputy Director of Election Reform Program Democracy and Gregory Clark, research and program associate both from The Brennan Center for Justice.
1st Segment: Investigating Money in Politics (1:50)
- Super PACS
- History of money and politics
- Rise of dark money
Break-The High Line
2st Segment: The Fight for Fairness and The Brennan Center for Justice (11:43)
- Overview of TBCJ
- Engaging with the public
- Relationship of money and policy
Break: Know Myself
3rd Segment: There Must be a Better Way (22:50)
- Small donor matching system
- Best case scenario
Break: Stars and Constellations
Final Messages (34:55)
Break: Funk
Ending (45:49)
- Upcoming Episode: Criminal Justice Reform, May 18th (SEASON CLOSE)
- Weekly Round-Up #17, May 15th 1pm CST (LAST WRU)
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
- Person of the Week Requests
- Community Calendar Events Requests
- Like, Follow, Share, Subscribe
- Thanks and Farewell
- The Brennan Center for Justice
Adrian and Devin bring you Breaking News of the week.
1st Segment (0:14)
- Slavery wasn't that bad
- San Fran and their police
- BTB: GA bans "Defund the Police" efforts
Break: Road Tripzzz
2nd Segment (18:18)
- Slow jobs recovery
- Banning Critical Race Theory
- BTB: Improving HBCUs
Break: Lifelong
3rd Segment (40:10)
- Liz Cheney
- COVID-15
- BTB: No re-election for Mayor Bottoms
Break: Smokey Eye
Quick Hits (54:16)
- Sperminator
- Lucky lobster
- Poop wall
- Lego ventilator
- $2,600 popsicle order
- Space wine
Ending (64:38)
- Upcoming Episode: Campaign Finance Reform, May 11th
- Weekly Round-Up #17, May 15th 1pm CST
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
- Person of the Week Requests
- Community Calendar Events Requests
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian has a conversation with Isaac Parker (male escort) about being an escort here in California.
1st Segment: The Isaac Parker Story (1:25)
- what got you into escorting
- everyday activities
- pandemic and work
- going to college
Break: Come Vibe with Me
2nd Segment: The Life of an Escort (8:02)
- do you tell people what you do
- how's the dating life
- dealing with mental fatigue
- is it as glamourous as it seems
Break: One Last Time
3rd Segment: Career and Beyond (17:23)
- ultimate goal
- financial freedom through escorting
- other career passions
- societal shift for escorting
Break: Traz
Ending (27:00)
- Upcoming Episode: Campaign Finance Reform, May 11th
- Weekly Round-Up #16, May 8th 1pm CST
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
- Person of the Week Requests
- Community Calendar Events Requests
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin speak with Anthony ONeal, #1 national bestselling author, speaker, financial expert and host of the popular YouTube series and podcast The Table with Anthony ONeal.
1st Segment: Anthony's Take on College
Break: Staycation
2nd Segment: Anthony's Financial Tips
Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment: Adrian and Devin Recap
Break: Brooklin
Ending
- Upcoming Episode: Campaign Finance Reform, May 11th
- Weekly Round-Up #16, May 8th 1pm CST
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
- Person of the Week Requests
- Community Calendar Events Requests
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- Thanks and Farewell
Adrian and Devin bring you Breaking News of the week.
1st Segment: State of Our Nation
- Topic 1: President Biden Update
- Topic 2: Sen. Scott/VP Harris, "America Isn't Racist"
- Before the Break: Ice Age Bone Discovery Pool Delay
2nd Segment: Changes Around the Country
- Topic 1: Community Based Policing
- Topic 2: US Census and Congressional Seats
- Before the Break: Police Brutality Anthem
3rd Segment: News in the Hip-Hop World
- Topic 1: Jay-Z Calls Out Cancel Culture
- Topic 2: Master P and a Hip-Hop Union
- Before the Break: Promproposal
Quick Hits
- German Bomb or Sex Toy
- Lost Ring in Landfill
- Fake COVID Protection Gear
- Felony for Unreturned Videotape
- Slash Tired, Severed Finger
- Gender Reveal 80lb Explosion
Ending
- Upcoming Episode: "Is College Worth It?" with Anthony ONeal
- Weekly Round-Up #16, May 8th 1pm CST
- Donate
- Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
- Person of the Week Requests
- Community Calendar Events Requests
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Adrian and Devin speak with Jesse Wegman (NYT Editorial Board member) about his case for abolishing the Electoral College.
1st Segment: Where the Electoral College Went Wrong
- How the Electoral College affects voter participation (1:57)
- Is this working like our Founders intended (5:40)
- A few side notes (13:25)
Break: Disco Knights
2nd Segment: Does the Electoral College Work
- How the Electoral College devalues most states (21:15)
- Does the Electoral College protect us in any way (29:15)
- Misinformed voter problem (35:25)
Break: Road Trip
3rd Segment: A Better Alternative
- Barriers to reform (38:45)
- Some of the current solutions to fixing this problem (45:20)
Break: Cruise with Me
Final Message (59:15)
Break: Lottery
Ending (67:45)
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Jesse Wegman
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Adrian and Devin discuss Breaking News happening around the world.
1st Segment
- Topic 1: State Foster Care Agencies Steal Money
- Topic 2: PPP Loans Haunt Some People
- Before the Break: Missing Submarine in Indonesia
2nd Segment
- Topic 1: Derek Chauvin Convicted
- Topic 2: Prison for Life with No Parole for Juveniles
- Before the Break: NASA Rover Makes Oxygen on Mars
3rd Segment
- Topic 1: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blocking Voting Reform
- Topic 2: Celebrities Running for Political Office
- Before the Break: Harriet Tubman's Cabin Found
Quick Hits
- Crystal Meth in Breakfast Burrito
- Wedding without Owner's Permission
- Explosive Washing Machine
- Bumble Gets Capitol Rioter in Trouble
- Lego Larceny
- Woman Glues Eye Shut
Ending
- Next Episode: Jesse Wegman (NYT Editorial Board member and author) on abolishing the Electoral College
- Next Weekly Round-Up: May 1st @ 1pm CST
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- Charity for April: STRIVE
- Person of the Week: COMING SOON
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Adrian and Devin speak with Ben Slayton (first Black realtor in America) who is the President of Legacy Home Loans (largest Black owned mortgage lender in America) about the ease of homeownership.
1st Segment: Homeownership as an Asset
- Why is homeownership important (2:00)
- Is it better to rent or own (7:00)
Break: Philly Crew
2nd Segment: The Politics of Homeownership
- Altering your home for higher appraisals (11:00)
- How has redlining and other practices affected our community (15:30)
Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment: Buying a Home
- Buying a home (22:35)
- Building equity in your home (27:50)
Break: Sour Apples
Final Message (35:15)
Break: A to the O
Ending (42:33)
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Legacy Home Loans
Adrian and Devin bring you the Breaking News of the week.
1st Segment (1:00)
- Topic 1: MN Cop Charged in Shooting
- Topic 2: Happenings of Chauvin Trial
- Before the Break: ABC News New President
2nd Segment (20:53)
- Topic 1: CDC and FDA on J&J Vaccine
- Topic 2: Liberty Tax Lady
- Before the Break: Increase in Rhinos in Nepal
3rd Segment (38:00)
- Topic 1: America First Caucus
- Topic: 2: Civil Rights Group Try to Ban Facial Recognition
- Before the Break: Plan to Name Street after Cicely Tyson
Quick Hits and Ending (53:24)
- Teddy Bear Walk
- Wrong Wedding Venue
- Snake Found in Lettuce
- Parent Wants to Marry Own Child
- Dog Beer Sampler $20k Salary
- Usher Bucks
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Adrian and Devin speak with Kevin Cohee, President and Chairman of OneUnited Bank, the largest black owned bank in the country.
1st Segment: Banking Shortcomings
- The relationship between banking and the Black community (1:40)
- Why is having a relationship with a banker important (4:15)
Break: Tea Time (8:17)
2nd Segment: Improving Your Relationship with a Bank
- Does it matter who you bank with (9:15)
- What do we do with FinTech Companies (17:30)
Break: Omission (23:32)
3rd Segment: OneUnited Bank 2021 Initiatives
- OneTransaction Campaign
- Solidarity Card
- Juneteenth 2021 Conference
Break: Staycation (48:25)
Final Message (49:13)
Break: Traz (55:05)
Ending (55:42)
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OneUnited Bank
Adrian and Devin speak with Julieanna Richardson, Founder and Executive Director of The HistoryMakers.
Intro: Dude
1st Segment: The Value of this History
- Do you have to convince people why you do what you do (1:40)
- The significance of The HistoryMakers partnering with the Library of Congress (6:00)
Break: Take That Back (13:24)
2nd Segment: How To Use this History
- The HistoryMakers' School Programs (14:15)
Break: Supreme (20:01)
3rd Segment: The Road Ahead
- What do the next generations need to do with this history (20:42)
Break: Flight to Tsunia (24:43)
Final Message (25:25)
Break: Jazz Tunes (30:33)
Ending (31:11)
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The HistoryMakers
Adrian and Devin end their HBCU Awareness Series by bringing you an HBCU from their home state of MS...Jackson State University and its President, Dr. Thomas Hudson.
1st Segment: History and Value
- Your perception as a student (2:00)
- Getting the attention of high schoolers (3:55)
Break: Soul Searching (9:20)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception
- JSU's Strategic Plan (10:10)
- What's it like having Deion Sanders (12:45)
Break: Chef Brian (18:11)
3rd Segment: Awareness and Diversity
- JSU's new recruitment model (18:55)
- Partnerships and community development (22:00)
Break: Sour Apples (24:56)
Final Message (25:50)
Break: Take It Easy (31:23)
Ending (31:55)
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Dr. Thomas Hudson
Jackson State University
Adrian and Devin continue their HBCU Awareness Series by featuring Xavier University of Louisiana and their President, Dr. Reynold Verret.
Intro Music: Dude
1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs
- How is Xavier's mission being carried out (2:37)
- Your perception on HBCUs as a student (5:55)
Break: Brooklyn and the Bridge (9:00)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs
- Changing the narrative of college rankings (9:49)
- How is Xavier countering the stereotypical narrative of HBCUs (19:50)
Break: Come and Get It! (24:56)
3rd Segment: Funding and Diversity of HBCUs
- What is Xavier doing to be competitive in funding (26:00)
- Xavier and the New Orleans Public Schools (32:20)
Break: Jazz Mango (41:01)
Final Message (42:00)
Break: Scratch the Itch (51:56)
Ending (52:30)
Outro Music: Cacao Island (Ks mix)
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Dr. Reynold Verret
Xavier University of LA
Adrian and Devin continue their HBCU Awareness Series by featuring Clark Atlanta University and their President, Dr. George French.
1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs
- Your perception of HBCUs coming up (3:00)
- The growth seen at CAU and the community (7:35)
Break: Staycation by Corbyn Kites (11:40)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs
- Accomplishments of CAU and the message throughout (12:30)
- CAU's Strategic Plan and sustainability in the Black community (17:50)
Break: Benji by Dyalla (25:17)
3rd Segment: HBCU Funding and Diversity
- How civil rights affects HBCU funding (26:25)
- CAU's recruitment message (34:00)
Break: The Jam by Slynk and Mr Stabalina (40:59)
Final Message (41:40)
Break: Festivities in Belize by RAGE (52:33)
Ending (53:09)
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Dr. George French
Clark Atlanta University
Adrian and Devin continue their HBCU Awareness series by bringing you Hampton University and President, Dr. William Harvey, where his motto is "Dream no small dream".
1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs
- Dream no small dream (3:10)
- Perception of HBCUs coming up (8:15)
Break: Large Smile Mood (14:19)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs
- Trying to telling the positive stories of HBCUs (15:10)
- Having to be better as a minority and a minority institution (23:00)
Break: Tubby by Steve Adams (28:07)
3rd Segment: HBCU Funding and Diversity
- What can we learn about fundraising from Hampton (29:20)
- Would an curriculum created by HBCUs be received well in k-12 schools (34:30)
Break: Papov by Yung Logos (40:53)
Final Message (41:41)
Break: Soul Searching by Causmic (52:26)
Ending (52:57)
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Dr. William Harvey
Hampton University
Adrian and Devin continue their HBCU Awareness Series by bringing you Claflin University and President Dwaun Warmack.
1st Segment: History and Value
- Your view of HBCUs as a student (2:20)
- Getting our community to be visionaries (5:15)
Break: Heart Break by Vibe Tracks (8:48)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception
- What is Claflin doing to excel (9:34)
- Establishing partnerships with PWIs and other institutions (14:55)
Break: Earth Bound by Slynk (21:32)
3rd Segment: Funding and Diversity
- Taking a stance in k-12 (22:40)
- Fundraising at a smaller school (28:20)
Break: Intentions by Anno Domini Beats (34:11)
Final Message (34:45)
Break: Selfie Stick by Quincas Moreira (45:09)
Ending (45:43)
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Dr. Dwuan Warmack
Claflin University
Adrian and Devin continue their HBCU Awareness Series by bringing you their conversation with Dr. Vann Newkirk Sr., President of Fisk University.
1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs
- Your perception coming up as a student of HBCUs (1:38)
- Where is our "extraordinary thirst for learning" today (3:22)
Break: Blues Infusion by Quincas Moreira (8:02)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs
- Getting the message of Fisk to High schoolers (8:50)
- How does Fisk continue to be ranked among the top HBCUs (12:18)
Break: Omission by Huma-Huma (15:47)
3rd Segment: HBCU Diversity
- How has Fisk been able to do more with less (16:28)
- How can HBCUs tell the value of the black community to other races (20:00)
Break: Funk it Up Old School by Media Right Productions (24:05)
Final Message (24:42)
Break: Glue by Mikos Da Gawd (30:46)
Ending (31:26)
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Dr. Vann Newkirk Sr.
Fisk University
Adrian and Devin continue their HBCU Awareness Series by speaking to Interim President of Tuskegee University, Dr. Charlotte Morris.
1st Segment: History and Value
- The feeling of leading an HBCU (2:05)
- Perception of HBCUs and proving yourself (5:22)
Break: Come Vibe with Me by Patrick Patrikios (8:16)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception
- Changing the narrative for Tuskegee and HBCUs (8:57)
- How does Tuskegee continue to be a high achieving institution (13:10)
- The message taught at Tuskegee (16:50)
Break: Chef Brian by LATASHA (18:37)
3rd Segment: Funding and Diversity
- How Tuskegee attracts diversity (19:25)
- How Tuskegee and other HBCUs can create partnerships with businesses (24:35)
Break: Sour Apples by RAGE (30:51)
Final Message (31:31)
Break: Traz by Text Me Records/Grandbankss (37:27)
Ending (38:01)
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Tuskegee University
Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Anthony Wutoh, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Howard University, Excellence in Truth and Service.
1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs:
- Serving at an HBCU and your perception growing up (2:30)
- Driving principle that continues Howard's legacy (5:40)
Break: Tea Time by Ofshane (10:10)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs:
- Does it take prominent graduates to recognize HBCU success (10:55)
- How Howard continues to achieve high marks (18:10)
Break: Sleepwalker by TrackTribe (23:35)
3rd Segment: HBCU Diversity:
- How does Howard focus on diversity (24:25)
- Does it hurt to not have more than one HBCU in the top 100 (32:10)
Break: Oh Fire by Carmen Maria and Edu Espinal (39:05)
Final Message: (39:50)
Break: Cruiser by Magic in The Other (52:27)
Ending: (53:04)
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Dr. Anthony Wutoh
Howard University
Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Rick Gallot, President of Grambling State University, Where Everybody is Somebody.
1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs
- Leading and HBCU and Choosing an HBCU (1:25)
- Push for HBCUs while in Congress (4:45)
- HBCU and the Black Middle Class (7:50)
Break: Anywhen You Say by Cheel (14:24)
2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs
- Success at Grambling in the face of other institutions (15:15)
- How Grambling is so successful (19:40)
Break: Pouring Out by Asher Fulero (25:30)
3rd Segment: HBCU Diversity
- If demographics were more diversity, would that help (26:18)
- Recruitment pitch to parents and students (36:25)
Break: Tubby by Steve Adams (41:24)
Final Message (42:18)
Break: Papov by Yung Logos (54:50)
Ending (55:21)
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Dr. Rick Gallot
Grambling State University
Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. LaGarrett King, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at the University of Missouri about how Black History is taught in schools and society.
1st Segment: The Biggest PR Scheme:
- How the way history is taught affects the treatment of the African American community (1:30)
- Who has the responsibility to teach black history (5:55)
Break: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena (12:35)
2nd Segment: Restoring History:
- Reactions to your seminars (13:20)
- Advice to parents and community members to change textbooks and curriculum (22:06)
Break: The High Line by Causmic (28:12)
3rd Segment: Revamping Society:
- Re-educating older generations (29:04)
- How can we get better action for our causes (33:25)
Break: Walk Through the Park by TrackTribe (39:44)
Final Message: (40:14)
Ending:
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Dr. LaGarrett King
Adrian and Devin speak with Mary Elliott about her work on Slavery and The 1619 Project.
1st Segment: The Romancing of Slavery:
- Society not recognizing the effects of slavery (3:35)
- False narrative of African Americans (10:25)
- Reaction to banning the 1619 Project (18:02)
Break: Take That Back by Silent Partner (21:28)
2nd Segment: The Aftermath of Empty Promises:
- Issues former slaves faced (22:20)
- Reparations (33:18)
Break: Supreme by John Deley and the 41 Players (41:33)
Final Message (42:25)
Break: Far Apart by Causmic (54:42)
Ending (55:25)
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Mary Elliott
Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Larry Robinson, President of Florida A&M University (FAMU) about the importance of HBCUs.
1st Segment:
- View on HBCUs while in school (2:00)
- Perseverance to start and keep an HBCU going (6:00)
Break: Take It Easy by MBB (11:46)
2nd Segment:
- HBCS vs other institutions (12:30)
- Why is FAMU so successful? (20:46)
Break: One Last Time by South London HiFi (24:35)
3rd Segment:
- What would you say to President Biden and Congress? (25:40)
- Does diversity affect support for HBCUs? (30:50)
Break: Staycation by Corbyn Kites (35:10)
Final Message: (36:12)
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Dr. Larry Robinson
Adrian and Devin speak with best-selling author, Mason Glenn, of Catch Matchmaking.
1st Segment: Digital Dating
- Tell us about your start (0:35)
- Using dating apps productively (3:25)
- Protecting yourself online (5:25)
- Profile red flags (6:30)
Break: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair (8:42)
2nd Segment: Dating Under the Radar
- Effects of DL dating (9:30)
- Expressing your love with your loved ones (11:44)
Break: This is a Jazz Space by Midnight North (16:55)
3rd Segment: Laying the Foundation
- Common obstacles and frustrations (17:49)
- Seeing past your "ideal" person (20:55)
- Tense moments within the relationship (22:25)
Break: Philly Crew by Danny Kean/Dough Maxwell (24:53)
Final Message (25:50)
Break: Brooklin by Quincas Moreira
Ending
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Mason Glenn
Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Lionel Kimble, Vice President of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
1st Segment: The Founding
- Carrying out Woodson's vision (1:09)
- Black History being all year(5:30)
Break: Jazz Mangoby Joey Pecoraro (11:36)
2nd Segment: 2021 Black History Month Theme
- ASALH message on 2021 Theme (12:38)
- Breakdown of community and parenting (16:50)
- Creators of content (20:00)
Break: Come and Get It! by Dan Lebowitz (24:30)
3rd Segment: Going From a Month to a Movement
- A call to action for the community (25:20)
- Importance of our history (29:20)
Break: Jazz Apricot by Joey Pecoraro (34:26)
Final Message (35:00)
Break: Trap Juice by RalphReal (40:40)
Ending: (41:17)
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ASALH
Adrian and Devin talk to Bancroft and Pulitzer Prize winning Historian and Professor, Dr. Eric Foner about the importance of a President's 1st 100 Days.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment: Current Events
- Interpretation of Jan 6, 2021 Insurrection (1:45)
- Policy expectations from Biden Administration (6:13)
- Differences in the fight for civil rights from 1964 and now (11:30)
Break: Caballero by Ofshane (17:58)
2nd Segment: Leading During Crises
- Narrow margins in Congress (18:52)
- Transition of power and the ability to lead (23:20)
Break: Anywhen You Say by Cheel (27:48)
3rd Segment: Leading an Increasingly Diverse Population
- Another Reconstruction moment (28:40)
- Fixing de facto separate but equal (32:33)
- Trump and the real America (36:45)
- Reflection of the GOP and the Democratic parties after 2020 election (40:15)
Break: Know Myself by Patrick Patrikios (42:07)
Call to Action: (42:48)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Dr. Eric Foner
Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Charles McKinney from Rhodes College in Memphis TN about the Civil Rights Movement and the pathway forward.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment: Current Events
- Difference between BLM and MAGA protesting responses (1:55)
- False allegations of voter fraud in majority black cities (7:25)
- Expectations of Biden Administration (13:50)
Break: Sunny Days by Anno Domini Beats (17:20)
2nd Segment: The Civil Rights Movement, A Start to Healing
- How could the Civil Rights Act of 1964 been better crafted (18:00)
- The National Movement vs localized movements (25:02)
Break: Secret Job by Godmode (33:00)
3rd Segment: The New Movement
- What will our turning point be in our country for racial tension (33:55)
- Do we need another MLK to lead us (40:50)
Break: Take It Slow by SefChol (49:55)
Final Message: (50:26)
Call to Action: (59:06)
Ending: (59:44)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Dr. Charles McKinney, Rhodes College
Adrian does a solo interview with Kayla Oats Eden who serves as the Executive Director for the Fannie Lou Hamer Center for Change in Eupora MS.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Fannie Lou Hamer Center for Change
Adrian and Devin speak with pastor, motivational coach, author, and marketing expert, Maurice W. Evans.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment:
- What have you been telling those around you to help calm the stress and anxiety? (0:30)
- What does it say about our country when we chose the right to not wear a mask over possibly saving lives? (4:10)
- With the momentum from the protesting, will America finally undo the damages of systemic racism? (10:08)
Break: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico Staf (22:05)
2nd Segment:
- How does one begin to get a handle on motivation and success in their life? (22:45)
- How do we get people to focus and not be distracted or feel defeated when they see the success of others? (31:00)
Break: Sunday Rain by Cheel (40:07)
3rd Segment:
- Advice for starting a home-based or ecommerce business. (40:42)
- Steps to developing and executing a marketing strategy (45:52)
Break: Tea Time by Ofshane (50:56)
Final Message (51:30)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Adrian and Devin discuss the special election on Jan 5th, 2021 for the two GA Senate Seats and how this will affect us all as a country.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment:
- Sen Kelly Loeffler (4:30)
- Pastor Raphael Warnock (10:40)
- Sen David Perdue (14:58)
- Jon Ossoff (19:40)
Break: Christmas Chores by RKVC (23:51)
2nd Segment:
- Predictions (24:24)
- Why These Races Matter (33:06)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Adrian does a solo interview with fellow author Ariana Glaser of Foundations Books Publishing.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
Tell us about yourself and "She Remembers" (0:34) What do you say to other teens who might be afraid to get started with writing? (3:17) What is your message from "She Remembers" (5:35) How to buy the book (7:45) Other Projects (8:20) How to follow Ariana (9:00) Final Message (9:30)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Adrian and Devin have a conversation about Financial Literacy.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
- Importance of the Mindset (1:29)
- Having a Vision (5:47)
Break: Bella Bella Beat by Nana Kwabena
2nd Segment
- Budgeting (11:20)
- Savings Tips (15:10)
- Debt (15:49)
- Getting Out (18:10)
- Investments (20:07)
- Retirement (25:06)
Break: Cielo by Huma-Huma
3rd Segment
- Passive income and multiple streams of revenue (26:54)
- Teaching family/friends (27:51)
- Employee + Entrepreneur (31:45)
Break: The Truth by Anno Domini Beats
Final Message: (34:40)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Adrian and Devin have a discussion with James Beard Foundation Award winning author Michael W. Twitty on his book, The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
- Why is America the only place you can exist? (1:20)
- Reaction to changes with Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben (3:15)
- Racist Advertisements with food (8:00)
Break: I Have A Reservation by TrackTribe (13:40)
2nd Segment
- How Africans and Black America have shaped American cuisine (14:14)
- Blaming southern food for health issues (18:50)
- Interlude: Carried by Lauren Duski (27:11)
- How can we get children to appreciate their African heritage? (29:25)
- Whistle Walks (35:45)
Break: Soul Searching by Causmic (44:43)
3rd Segment
- Southern Discomfort Tour (45:20) Afroculinaria, where to buy the book, social media accounts, and upcoming projects (55:05)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Adrian and Devin interview Douglas Jefferson, National Vice President for the National African American Gun Association and the history of Black gun ownership and how guns impact our communities today.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
- What does resident expert of "The Black Tradition of Arms" title mean? (1:07)
- Why is NAAGA necessary when we already have the NRA? (4:20)
- Why do African Americans feel guns are more necessary now than before (8:55)
- Community work of NAAGA (16:10)
Break: The Missing 11th by DJ Williams (19:36)
2nd Segment
- Guns and peaceful protesting (20:13)
- Impact of Donald Trump and other radical groups mixed with guns (27:50)
- Should black communities begin to take concern for white supremacy more (33:50)
Break: Twisted Bandits All Around Me by NoMBe (40:42)
3rd Segment
- What should our response be to mass shootings? And how does legislation impact the Black community? (41:29)
- NAAGA fighting the stereotype of the black gun owner (48:55)
Break: Like Lee by The Mini Vandals (53:33)
Final Message: (54:06)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Adrian and Devin interview Miles Rapoport, Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy at the Ash Center for Harvard Kennedy School for Democratic Governance in Cambridge, MA, on the issue of Universal Civic Duty Voting.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
- Thoughts on the 2020 election (1:41)
- Why is America behind in voter turnout? What would the benefits of Universal Civic Duty Voting be? (4:15)
- What country offers the best model? And how would Universal Civic Duty Voting work in our country? (7:19)
- Do Americans want our leaders to reflect the population just like jury duty? (9:05)
Break (12:22)
2nd Segment
- Counter arguments to Universal Civic Duty Voting (13:03)
- What does the lack of civic knowledge say about our population? (16:10)
- How do we combat the connotation of something being "mandatory" and what part of government would do this? (18:55)
- How would Universal Civic Duty Voting work in the face of voter suppression or fraud claims? (21:27)
Break (25:43)
Final Message (27:31)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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Adrian and Devin interview Nsombie Lambright-Haynes (Executive Director, One Voice) and Corey Wiggins (Executive Director, Mississippi NAACP) on their efforts in the community.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
- Focus of the organizations (1:39)
- Issues black communities should be concerned with (5:44)
- Interlude: Tiptoe Out the Back by Dan Lebowitz (11:55)
- The effects of voter suppression (12:12)
- Organizing during a pandemic (18:29)
Break: Flight to Tunisiaby Causmic (25:21)
2nd Segment
- Events (26:08)
- Facebook Live Streams
- MBLS: Gathering of Leaders
- Election Protection Hotline: 888-601-8683
- MS NAACP Convention
MS NAACP Events
One Voice Events
Final Message: (35:22)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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