Happy Friday everybody! We have a lot of ground to cover in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ (2:00). Next Richard Fowler, from BET.com, joins the show to breakdown what is on the line for the Democrats when courting Black male voters in 2024, as we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ (16:00). And we can’t let Richard go without getting his takes on Beyonce’s country music takeover (36:00). Also, we are excited to be joined by US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, where we talk about equity, climate justice, and the Biden Administration’s $1 Billion initiative to improve the nation’s airport infrastructure in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ (47:00). And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by giving props to “Science” for important advancements in the Ebola virus vaccine (53:00).

(Airdate 2/8) This time of year, there is so much happening in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’, we can barely keep up! (3:00) With the announcement of an interim Police Chief over the LAPD, we invite community activist and proud Black Lives Matter LA member Paula Minor to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ (14:00) and give her unapologetic feelings on what this change in power means moving forward (36:00). In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’, Oregon is doing something almost unheard of in terms of drug policies (47:00). And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by giving some thoughts about FEMA’s new rules that may shorten the road to recovery for many Black communities (53:00).

(Airdate 2/7) More AI interference in electioneering and Biden Administration visits Michigan to meet with Muslim community leaders in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ (0:00). We are honored to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and meet an inspirational Black artist and activist Steve R. Allen to learn more about his “HBCU Gifting Campaign” (0:00) and gives some free wisdom around making an asset of your art (36:00). This might be premature, but it looks like the US has plans to recognize a Palestinian state - here more about this in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ (47:00). And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some thoughts around some shenanigans happening around Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (53:00).

(Airdate 2/6) In the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ Pres. Biden seeks a border solution bill, and Jennifer Crumbley is found guilty of manslaughter for her son’s mass shooting at school (3:00). We are excited to be ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with Ryan Wilson, Co-Founder of “The Gathering Spot’ social clubs (14:00) get an update on why he reacquired TGS and what TGS is doing to promote civic action (36:00). I have a lot to say about the use of A.I. in the Philadelphia sheriff’s campaign in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ (47:00). And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some reflections on this past weekend's Grammy awards and give the ‘Most Likely to Succeed’ award to Killer Mike - 3-time Grammy winner (53:00).

(Airdate 2/5) We hit the ground running this week and find a lot is going on in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ (3:00). Don’t miss out, when I go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with guest Shakari Byerly, Founder & Principal Researcher of EVITARUS and unpack an important recent LA County Voter survey (14:00) and other national research that gives insights into Black voter concerns across the country (36:00). Today, we say the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ as we take a look at last night’s Grammy Awards (47:00).

(Airdate 2/2) Headlines across the country include Fani Willis’ personal life crossing over into her professional life, and reproductive rights are under attack in Ohio in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ (4:00). It is the middle of awards season and we are ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with cultural commentator and host of the “What A Day” podcast on Crooked Media, Tre’vell Anderson (15:00) and get his insights on what we saw this weekend at the Grammys (36:00). Today we have an update on Wendy Williams and I will say the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ (47:00). And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by acknowledging the kickoff to Black History Month this week (53:00).

(Airdate 2/1) Today we see President Biden take a big step towards addressing the war in Gaza and American Airlines lays off hundreds of employees in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ (3:00). With public safety on everyone’s minds, we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with a special guest - Tiffany Blacknell, Chief of Staff for the LA District Attorney’s Office (15:00) and get her thoughts on the upcoming election for LA City DA (0:00). In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ we support an American icon, Elmo! (47:00) And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with a disturbing story about the difficulties experienced finding life saving organ donors (53:00).

(Airdate 1/31) Lawmakers on Capitol Hill welcome tech giants to the hot seat, racists tropes are being used to describe Rep. Cori Bush, and media mogul Byron Allen makes a boss move in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ (3:00). Today we are ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ to advocate for small business support with Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman (0:00) and hear what she thinks Black businesses can do to become the next million dollar company (0:00). Schools are increasingly becoming a site for hate crimes, and I can’t hold my tongue when I say the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ (47:00). And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some thoughts on the shakeup at the DOJ, now that Vanita Gupta is stepping down (53:00).

(Aidate 1/30) There is so much going on in the news, and we can’t wait to break it all down for you! First off, in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ an update on the three soldiers killed on a military base in Jordan, the DOJ looks into a misuse of funds claim against Democrat Rep. Cori Bush, why is UPS cutting jobs? (3:00).Next go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with me and my guest Mark Daley, author of a new book: “SAFE; A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family”(30:00). In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ after finding his statue destroyed, it is definitely time to speak up for the legacy of Jackie Robinson (47:00). And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’, with an update on a new treatment for sickle cell anemia that could bring relief to many (51:00).

(Airdate 1/29) Happy Monday, and in the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ we find a wide range of national news headlines including; Mahomes is looking for a third ring in Vegas when the Chiefs and Niners face off in the Super Bowl, Navy vets get alarming news about cancer exposure, and who is behind all the tech layoffs this year (3:00)? Today when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ we are joined by Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church (14:00) to get his thoughts on the reactions to a recent NY Times piece featuring Dr. Bryant, and later on the Reverend reflects on the relationship between the Democratic Party and the Black voter base that is questioning its support (33:00). In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’, I have a lot to say about a potentially game-changing Alzheimer’s treatment and the inclusion, or lack thereof, Black folks (44:00). One last thing, ‘Let Me Finish’ by lifting up the ordinary death of Leroy Moton, a Civil Rights icon (52:00).