Astute Observations

Astute Observations

By Kenya JayeSociety & Culture
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Astute Observations episodes

  • Colorism Allegations, White House Shenanigans & Black Media to Watch

    Astute Observations is back for 2026! Weā€™re talking internet controversy, White House press drama and whatā€™s worth watching.

    First, the KWN colorism controversy. Her comments about Keke Palmer, the Kehlani dating rumors and a social media explanation that left plenty of room for interpretation. The internet has a verdict. Iā€™ve got one, too.

    Then, the White House press pool drama, major news organizations pushing back on restrictions and the administrationā€™s state-run media proposal. Is it about controlling the narrative, a money-making opportunity or a little bit of both? Letā€™s get into it.

    And to close things out, three Black media recommendations for your watchlist, including; If I Go Will They Miss Me. J. Alphonse Nicholson may have made it to some other recommendations for new content too.

    Current events, pop culture, media and a few astute observations. Welcome back, ya'll.

    19 min
  • Bet they canā€™t do it like me: NOPE.
    P-Valley was out in these innanet streets causing a raucous - find out my thoughts on it. And, never forget - Peele brought yā€™all Get Out before you judge his newest offering, Nope. My thoughts on the energy the film was giving, Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya did not disappoint. S/o to Virtue Restaurant and its newest accolade.
    17 min
  • Creatives collide
    Touching & agreeing with my neighbors, Thee Miss Bee, @thee_missbee, as well as A Real Life Goddess, @x_thasweetest, to bring the audience great poetry and introspection. Miss Bee brought the ā€œDirtā€ while A Real Life Goddess asked for ā€œPermissionā€ šŸ‘€ šŸ„“ Get n2 it
    16 min
  • Love Poetry Series, 3rd episode: Seasons Change
    The third offering in the Love Poem series - Seasons Change. A little lengthier, a tad mushy but giving you all the Valentine's Day vibes. This poem is taken from As American as Sweet Potato Pie by Kenya Jaye (podcast creator) available via Amazon & EBay or direct from the author.
    6 min
  • Love Is
    Weā€™re ramping up for V-Day at Astute Observations šŸ˜Š Enjoy the second poetry piece of this series entitled, Love Is. The book the poem comes from is called, As American as Sweet Potato Pie by Kenya Jaye. Get into it.
    4 min
  • Intro to the Poetry Series: poems from my book, As American as Sweet Potato Pie
    Get your poetry aura together, pretend weā€™re at the spoken word joint and letā€™s vibe. This first piece is entitled, A Whole Woman. Too often Iā€™ve seen people ppl bringing open wounds and battle scars into their next relationship instead of reflecting, meditating and taking their time to heal. So instead of bringing broken pieces of self into this, bring me a whole woman šŸ˜‰ This is also a nod to our Chicago slang: a WHOLE woman. Check it out.
    3 min
  • 10 Things NOT to do during this pandemic
    As I am judge & jury, here's my exhaustive list of shit NOT to do during this Covid crisis. I know we all have a lot of free time during this time of shelter-in-place orders and social distancing but simmer down! Don't do these 10 things, bruh.
    16 min
  • Love is Universal - kicking off Valentine's Day right.
    D. Wade, D. Wade, I may have doubted your fashion choices but never your choices as a parent: We salute you. One of the ladies on The Real came real w/how she feel on Jussie Smollett. However, how do you feel about Amber Rose and Chris Browns face tatts that have been making rounds on the innanet? Follow me on Insta @AsAmericanAsSweetPotatoPie to cast your vote. And if you're in the mood to be boo'd up, maybe check out The Photograph along w/my other stream-worthy selections.
    36 min

About Astute Observations

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Astute Observations breaks down the best in entertainment and culture through a sharp, modern lens. I dive into TV, music, Black cultural touchstones, creative work and newsworthy moments. Designed for listeners who love context and nuance, the podcast delivers fresh commentary, personal insight and smart takes on the media that moves us.