AURN Podcast: Recent Episodes
American Urban Radio Networks
American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) podcasts represent an array of topics including politics, entertainment, finance, wealth building, education, sports, entrepreneurship, civil rights, and advocacy.
AURN is the nation’s only African-American controlled Radio & Digital network.
Digital Content Creator and host of the 2023 Banjee Boombox, Bae Sadè shares her journey as a trans woman, dealing with rejection in her family, and working with Gucci Mane. She also dishes on the importance of the forthcoming Banjee Boombox (A Hip Hop 50 Celebration Featuring LGBTQ+ Performing Artists) event slated for Saturday, August 5th at Governors Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. talks fatherhood, performing at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and his new show, Tribulations. He also speaks on the current state of hip hop and why we need each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
J. Harrison Ghee, star of Some Like It Hot, talks humble beginnings, working with Billy Porter and landing a role in the hit Broadway musical.
The crew takes a closer look at Creed III, reminisce on their fondest Hip Hop memories and discuss the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
The team talks Women's History Month, reacts to Angela Bassett's Oscar loss, and Chris Rock's Selective Outrage special.
Contributors, Starr Rocque and Yonathan Elias, kick of the year sharing some of their goals and covering the hottest pop culture news, from the Grammys and the Oscars to Rihanna and the Super Bowl and everything in between.
Singer-songwriter, Eric Hall talks new music, touring with Beyonce and Mary J. Blige, and the current state of the music industry.
Teemanay speaks on his experience working with Akon, opening for Burna Boy and the globalization of Afro-beats.
Radio host, Laura Stylez looks back on her early days in the industry, working under radio greats like Monie Love and Angie Martinez, dealing with crazy listeners, her Envsn Fest and the most valuable lesson life has taught her.
In the first episode of the AURN Podcast, artist and tech entrepreneur Mic King shares his musical journey, his recent project with Musiq Soulchild, as well as the intersection between music, technology and social media. He also dishes on his experience working with brands like the Wall Street Journal, Complex, and JP Morgan and how independent artists can use social media and technology to their advantage.
In the first episode of the AURN podcast, artist and tech entrepreneur Mic King shares his musical journey, his recent project with Musiq Soulchild, as well as the intersection between music, technology and social media. He also dishes on his experience working with brands like the Wall Street Journal, Complex, and JP Morgan and how independent artists can use social media and technology to their advantage.
Tanya Hart speaks with Gabrielle Union-Wade about her "Vaccinate Your Family" campaign. Be safe for the holidays!
Ebony McMorris interviews Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry on the Delta variant ravaging much of the southern United States.
LaTosha Brown Of Black Voters Matter Calls Out Republicans On Voting Restrictions, Talks Grassroots Ground Game & Personal Responsibility.
President Biden hits 100 days. Representative Al Green weighs in on how well the president has performed, GOP opposition on voting rights, and the George Floyd Policing Act.
Tanya Hart speaks with Meagan Good and Tamara Bass about their directorial debut movie If Not Now, When?
Four friends, who met in high school and are bonded by an event, are suddenly forced back together when one of them suffers a crisis. It’s a story of love, forgiveness and the incredible bond between women.
Jay King, President & CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce talks to Tanya about stopping the free-fall in black wealth and working on changing the economic gap.
Kamalla Harris on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new Supreme Court Justice, Election 2020, and COVID-19
BET founder and media mogul Bob Johnson talks about how the US could pay reparations to Black America.
14 year old Cameron J. Wright talks about what it's like being on the set of the TV series Family Reunion, his favorite music and what he likes to do in his free time.
The mental effect from the COVID-19 with Dr. Carol Lieberman..Taking care of yourself first!
Chuck Schumer talks to April about how Republicans are getting sidetracked on investigating President Obama when they should be working on addressing COVID-19 issues
AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan speaks with Lisa Rice, President & CEO of National Fair Housing Alliance.
Author and former US National Security Advisor Susan Rice talks to April about COVID-19 and today's political environment.
This week's guest is Shavon Arline-Bradley, founding principal of R.E.A.C.H. Beyond Solutions, LLC a public health, policy, advocacy, faith, and executive leadership firm. Ms. Arline-Bradley discusses the disproportionate number of COVID-19 deaths in the Black community.
Tanya Hart is joined by directors Sam Pollard and Maro Chermayeff about the five-part “Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children” documentary. It documents in detail Atlanta’s history over the past half-century, billed as “the city too busy to hate,” seemingly on the brink of significant strides under its first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson, before the brutal killings shattered the community.
What is your greatest retirement fear? Research suggests that outliving your money will likely be one of the top answers. In fact, 51% of investors surveyed for a 2019 AIG retirement study ranked outliving their money as their top anxiety. Retirees face greater “longevity risk” today. The Census Bureau says that Americans typically retire around age 63. Social Security projects that today’s 63-year-old's will live into their mid-eighties, on average. This is a mean life expectancy, so while some of these seniors may pass away earlier, others may live past 90 or 100. Here are some key tips on how to reduce your financial fears when it comes to retirement.
Actress Raven Goodwin joins Tanya Hart to talk about her role as Denise Clark in the Lifetime movie, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. Executive producers and GRAMMY Award winners Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige,Missy Elliott and executive producer Dr. Holly Carter bring the authorized musical tale of the incomparable gospel singers, The Clark Sisters, and tells the story of the highest selling female gospel group in history.
According to White House estimate, 120,000 COVID-19 deaths are expected in the US. 80% of the nation is on stay-at-home orders.
AURN’s April Ryan speaks with Bishop Paul Morton, founder of The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and Co-Pastor of GSS in New Orleans, about his love for the people of New Orleans, why it is becoming a coronavirus epicenter, and speaks about pastors still hosting in-person services.
Titus Makin, Jr. of the ABC drama The Rookie talks about season two, his character Jackson Wes,t, his alias "Butterfly Ali," and his music.
Amazon PR and policy chief Jay Carney on new hires, jobs reports, and the economy. Carney is senior vice president of global corporate affairs at Amazon. He oversees public policy and public relations for all of Amazon’s businesses and reports to CEO & founder Jeff Bezos. Carney was the former White House press secretary to President Barack Obama from January 2011 through June 2014. For the first two years of Obama’s presidency, Carney was director of communications for Vice President Joe Biden.
Dr Ian Smith talks to Tanya about COVID-19. Learn the real deal about the coronavirus, what you should and should not do, symptoms, and treatment.
Anne-Marie Johnson on Cherish The Day on the OWN Network, Ava DuVernay's new anthology series on the intricacies of love.
This week Tanya Talks to Lauren Lake of Lauren Lake's Paternity Court going into season 7.
Lonnie Bunch, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and the first African American and first historian to serve as head of the Smithsonian, talks to AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan about Black History Month.
According to reports the average household carries at least $10,000 in credit card debt. In addition to this debt, many people take out upside down car loans and overextend themselves on home purchases. While debt is generally an unfortunate part of life, if you decide to buy a house or car, it shouldn’t be an excuse to rack up huge credit card bills or take out unnecessary loans. Check out these 10 warning signs that your debt may be out of control.
Did you know that reparations for slavery has already been paid - but it was to slave owners not the slaves. That's just a bit of the surprising Black history facts in this podcast On April 16, 1862, more than eight months before he issued his Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln signed a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia. It provided for immediate emancipation of slaves and compensation to slave owners loyal to the Union of up to $300 for each freed slave. This podcast will help you understand the wealth gap that still exists today.
Sam Collier interviews 11 time Grammy nominated and 20 time Stellar Award-Winning Gospel artist, Marvin Sapp. They discuss his record-breaking music, his personal story story, grief, triumphs, and what the future holds. This episode is AMAZING!
Tanya Hart talks to Philicia Saunders or better known as Tabala Zo in the Star Wars Universe, whose journey took her from office assistant to the silver screen.
Chris Hart, former National Transportation Safety Board chairman, talks to Tanya Hart about fatal helicopter crash involving Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.
Tanya is joined by legendary Hollywood producer Vin Di Bona, who brings us America's Funniest Home Videos, Entertainment Tonight, and MacGyver among many other hit TV shows.
Tanya talks to ESSENCE Entertainment Director Cori Murray about the awards season, the magazine, and her Webby nominated podcast, "Yes, Girl!". Murray books & edits celebrity features, curates "Scene" section, wrangles talent for ESSENCE’s signature award season events, (Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood Awards), and represents ESSENCE as a cultural critic for media including CNN, MSNBC, and BET/Centric.
Ed Gordon, journalist and host of Weekly with Ed Gordon on BET, talks about his new book, Conversations In Black.
April Ryan speaks with the incomparable Stephanie Mills about music, politics, and even about dating Michael Jackson! Stephanie rose to stardom portraying Dorothy in the stage version of "The Wiz", is a Grammy and American Music Award winner and has five #1 R&B Billboard singles on her impressive resume.
Too often we think about about the appearance of wealth -- fancy cars, big houses and red bottom shoes. What we don’t think about is how much debt a person may be carrying. It’s possible to have a Ferrari, a million-dollar mansion, and a negative net worth. I often put it this way: the less money you spend on material stuff for others to see, the more you can invest in assets. In AfroEconomics we never emphasize the names on our clothes - instead we focus on the names of assets in our portfolio. Let’s look at my 10 specific tips that will help increase your wealth every year, starting TODAY.
April Ryan speaks with Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) about the passing of the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act and the benefits to HBCUs, Black students, and the Black middle class.
Congressman Lacy Clay (D-MO) on the current political environment, impeachment, bipartisanship, and Iran.
Tanya Hart speaks with Jesse Daniels, Executive Producer of Surviving R. Kelly Part II:The Reckoning.
Tanya Hart talks to Mathew Knowles, former manager of Destiny's Child and Beyonce, about new material being released from the archives.
Holiday shoppers will be happy to know that researchers say "retail therapy" is an effective way to improve your mood and fight off the blues. But, is shopping the best way to feel your best? Think of retail shopping like comfort food; a temporary escape from negative feelings. But there’s a cost to pay. Comfort food can cause you to gain weight, which could put you back into a bad mood. Retail therapy can cause you to gain credit card balance. These financial tips will help you shop with confidence.
Hillary Clinton talks to April Ryan about her new book, Gutsy Women, and articles of impeachment against Donald Trump.
Actor Tracy Ifeachor talks about her character and her new part on the TV series, Treadstone.
This week April talks to actor Renee Elise Goldsberry about her part in the new movie Waves, which sees two young couples navigate through the emotional minefield of growing up and falling in love.
Did you know that hacks and data breaches exposed over 4 billion pieces of personal information in the first half of 2019? This includes social security numbers, credit card numbers, bank account information, and more. You may know of big incidents like the 2019 Capital One hack. But there have been hundreds of smaller breaches and hacks that can put anyone’s information in danger. This week's podcast shares tips you can use to keep yourself as safe as possible from hacks and data breaches.
Historian and Harriet Tubman descendant Kate Larson and talks about the movie, "Harriet."
Former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu talks about his tour of the south, racial injustice, and his book "In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History."
Sam Collier interviews Dr. Matthew Stevenson, Global Overseer of All Nations Worship Assembly and The All Nations Network, which includes but is not limited to 80+ Churches around the World. Stevenson is known as one of the leading pioneers within the urban faith movement. They discuss: All Nations Worship Assembly, The Gifts of The Spirit and The Journey. This is a powerful episode.
Inflation is the combination of two things: the increasing cost of goods and services we have to buy and a reduction in the purchasing power of your money. The cost of things is constantly rising. We all recognize that, especially when you look back over several years. Some items are increasing in price more than others -- for example the rising cost of educating a child. According to the Consumer Price Index (or CPI) which the government uses to judge inflation, we’re looking at close to 2% inflation per year on average. But we all experience inflation in unique ways. The rising cost of medical care usually hits seniors harder than anyone else. It’s so important for us to think about inflation and prepare ourselves to stay ahead of it’s wealth-eroding effects. Check out how to include the impact of inflation in your financial plan.
April Ryan speaks with the cast of "Harriet" about the power of telling the story of Harriet Tubman.
"Harriet" opens in theaters Friday November 1.
This week Tanya talks to Jermaine Dupri about new projects and his work with Remy Martin/Remy Producers 6th season.
Many wealthy families lose 90% of their wealth by the third generation. First generation builds wealth by working hard and making sacrifices. The second generation grew up watching their parents struggle, witnessed their hard work, discipline and sacrifice. But are more comfortable because of their parent's success. The third generation never experienced struggles and sacrifices, did not see the hard work, and does not understand the value of money.
Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice talks about the current political environment and her new book "Tough Love".
Shaquille O'Neal and Elizabeth Ofili, MD, the first female president of the Association of Black Cardiologists, join Tanya Hart to talk about educating under served patients on heart health.
Sam Collier interviews South African Banker, Author and Theologian, Ken Costa! They discuss: Global Economics, Vocational Theology, The United Kingdom and The Kingdom of God. This interview is incredible!
A lot of us would really like to build up our wealth, but many people feel like they can’t afford to start investing. The truth is, you can start investing with almost any amount of money. That means, no matter where you’re at financially right now, you can probably get started with your next paycheck, if not sooner. Here are 7 simple ways you can start investing, even if you have just a small amount of money.
The impeachment inquiry is underway but Rep. Al Green (D-TX) vows to begin impeachment proceedings again of the Republican controlled Senate does not convict President Trump and Remove him from office.
Julieanna L. Richardson (born June 10, 1954) is an American Harvard-trained lawyer and the founder and executive director of "The HistoryMakers", a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution based in Chicago, Illinois, committed to preserving, developing, and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of African-American video oral histories. With more than 2,000 life oral history interviews with well-known and unsung African Americans, The HistoryMakers is the nation's largest African-American oral history collection of its kind. Before founding The HistoryMakers in 1999, Richardson was a successful cable television executive and corporate lawyer. She was the founder and CEO of both SCTN Teleproductions, which served as the local production arm for C-SPAN, and Shop Chicago Inc., which set standards for regional TV home-shopping ventures and received international attention with its combination of home shopping and infomercial formats.
In August, we saw an 800-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average -- the 4th biggest single-day loss ever in terms of points. A lot of people are nervous about the money they have in the market . JB Bryan says fear is not the appropriate response to what’s going on today. As a matter of fact, fear is NEVER the appropriate response. Instead, this week's podcast gives you 10 powerful keys that will help you keep your head on straight and your money moving in the right direction.
Sam Collier interviews American Hollywood producer and preacher, DeVon Franklin! They discuss: Hollywood, Movies, Ministry, Marriage to Meagan Goode and His Governorship at The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences. www.DeVonFranklin.com
When General Motors shuttered its factory outside of Dayton, Ohio, in 2008, filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar — who documented the plant’s closing in their Oscar-nominated short “The Last Truck” — thought that was the end of yet another sad story of America’s industrial decline. But as it turned out, life had other plans. In 2014, the billionaire owner of the Chinese auto-glass manufacturing firm Fuyao decided to invest in the abandoned GM plant, hiring more than 1,000 American workers to work alongside and be trained by hundreds of Chinese workers. No one was quite sure how this experiment in cross-cultural capitalism would work out — and, as it turned out, there would be some pretty major bumps along the way, as frustrations on both sides threatened to boil over. But whatever happened, Reichert and Bognar — a self-described “long-term couple” who have lived in Dayton for decades and have focused throughout their careers on the lives of working-class men and women — knew they wanted to be there to chronicle it. Culled from 1,200 hours of footage, the resulting film, “American Factory,” went on to win the U.S. documentary directing award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and drew the attention of a pair of newcomers to the film world: Barack and Michelle Obama.
April Ryan speaks with Dr. Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, and Raymond Santana of the Exonerated 5.
Sherry Sneed, writer/producer talks about John Singleton film contest for the Pan-African Film & Arts Festival in Los Angeles.
Rain Pryor daughter of Richard Prior talks to April about living in the city of Baltimore, MD and running for city council.
According to the CDC, the death rate among African Americans decreased 25% from 1999-2015. We are taking better care of ourselves and living longer than we have in the past. Plus, after we reach 65, the death rate is showing even more improvement. The less-good news is overall, Black folk still have a shorter life expectancy, higher likelihood of suffering from diabetes, high-blood pressure, heart disease, and dementia. Those conditions tend to hit us at much earlier ages. What does the state of Black health have to do with Black wealth? In short, everything. As I wrote about in my book, AfroEconomics: Our Black Wealth Matters, health issues lead to greater health care costs. Black people have, on average, fewer financial resources to cover those costs. Poor health also decreases your earning potential. Health problems are stealing wealth from the individual AND from the larger Black community. Money spent on doctor visits and prescriptions is money not invested, money not invested into business, money not passed to the next generation. This podcast will help you build wealth and protect your health.
April's Guest this week is actor Wendell Pierce. He is known for his roles in Suits as high-powered attorney Robert Zane, in HBO dramas such as Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire and trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme, and as Michael Davenport in Waiting to Exhale.
Financial Wisdom offers us prosperity and wealth – and we can find that financial wisdom in the books of the Bible. Proverbs is an owner’s manual for living your best life. Ecclesiastes humbles us and confirms that we don’t have much time on this earth so we must use our time wisely. Job shows that God offers perfect peace through even unthinkable circumstances. This podcast celebrates the 5th principle of AfroEconomics: The Wisdom of the Word.
Actor Dondre Whitfield talks about his new book deal, acting and taking care of the kids.
There’s an Ethiopian proverb that says, “One cannot stop sleeping because of fear of bad dreams.” So if you’re nervous about what you might find out about your finances - dig in and find out what’s going on with your money – and then you have to stay on top of it going forward. It’s critical that you check out how your portfolio is performing… check out interest rates… understand some of the key economic indicators… understand how your credit is doing too. This financial information will allow you to have better conversations with your financial advisor. Here is how to avoid financial paralysis.
Have you heard of the F.I.R.E. movement? F.I.R.E. is an acronym for Financial Independence, Retire Early. Sounds pretty appealing, right? The main idea behind F.I.R.E. is this: live a simplified life that allows you to save and invest between 50% and 75% of your income now, and you’ll be able to retire and live off the income from your investments way ahead of schedule – potentially in your 40s or even your 30s. This podcast will share tips on how to make the FIRE strategy work for you.
Sam Collier interviews multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist, Q Parker, formerly in the group 112. They discuss a possible Gospel album, bridging the Gospel and mainstream gap, the story of 112, his rebirth, Brothers United, The Bridge Project, and Q's next chapter.
Sam interviews the founder of Global United Fellowship, Bishop Neil Ellis. Bishop Ellis has traveled throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Africa, and Israel preaching the Gospel. They discuss: The Story of Global United Fellowship, the Gathering 2019, leaving Full Gospel, and Bishop Ellis’s origin story.
This podcast highlights a report called “Black Men Making It in America.” The American Enterprise Institute published it in 2018, and as you may have guessed by the title, the report found some very positive statistics about our Black men. Plus. according to a new analysis of Census data, 57% of Black men have made it into the middle or upper class, compared to 38% in 1960. The number of Black men who are poor has fallen to 18% in 2016. That’s way down from 41% in 1960. So, no matter what you see on the TV, the majority of African American men are not living in poverty. Check out more of the details and financial tips to continue the financial success of our men.