Controlling Our Narrative

Guest Co-Hosts Dela Yador and Jason Carter join Brooke and OJ to talk about Michael Bloomberg, Elizabeth Warren's meeting with Black men in South Carolina, Dwyane Wade, and Shipt employees taking a stand.

Host: Brooke Thomas

On this first episode back from winter hiatus Dr. Karmen Thulin and Jacorey Palmer join the show to talk about just about everything. Impeachment, Pompeo screams, bail reform, how promoting a Joe Rogan endorsement causes harm, and why Jerry from Netflix's Cheer is a new hero. Plus co-ep OJ Smith breaks down his recent trip to Ghana, the year of return and what he learned about his own identity. Hosted by: Brooke Thomas

Brooke and Co-EP OJ are joined by two of Brooke's good friends Vince Winston and Quez Rooks to talk about the most recent Democratic Debate, LGBTQ issues and Disney.

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces a plan that will help many children, but the internet doesn't read. Billionaires vs Elizabeth Warren. Rep. Ayanna Pressley splits from the rest of "The Squad." Buttigieg and Black people. Dr. Karmen Thulin and Dr. Calvin Smith join the show to talk about a number of political issues— plus is Trump's mental health fair game? Netflix, the Oscars, Nigeria and much more. Join co-EP OJ and Brooke as they discuss just about everything with two of their longtime friends.

Elijah Cummings, George Bush, Mark Zuckerberg and Gina Rodriguez-- talk about a wide ranging conversation. TheRoot.com's News Editor Monique Judge and Jade of Jade and XD's Podcast join the show.

Impeachment, Donald Trump, Ukraine and now China is the big news this week. We break it all down. Also, we spend extended time talking about the Amber Guyger murder trial in Dallas, TX. Bothem Jean's family has the right to forgive, but did the media handle it properly? Guests Janika White, Memphis attorney and The Root's Terrell Jermaine Starr join us for this episode.

Brooke, OJ and guest hosts Ben Dixon and David Dennis Jr. break down the most recent Democratic debate-- who won, who lost, who shined and who disappointed. We have a story out of Alaska where a Black teen swimmer was disqualified most likely because of her body shape and how this fits into how Black women's bodies are policed in society. We talk about Jemele Hill's case for more black athletes going to HBCU's. What happens when Black people are silenced in the progressive movement? And as always, OJ has the latest edition of Out of Africa.

This is a special jam-packed show. Guest hosts Aida Rodriguez, Jayar Jackson and Brooke's mom Larnett Glenn join the show to talk Jay-Z's deal with the NFL, who should drop out of the 2020 presidential race next, hilarious but sad examples of why companies should hire more Black people and of course Popeye's new fried chicken sandwich. And as always co-ep OJ Smith brings this episode's edition of Out of Africa and why an African trade agreement proposal will change the game.

This episode we break down the massive ICE raid in Mississippi. Also, should we be giving attention to reformed white nationalists-- the hosts disagree. We talk about the wildest google review ever and have a little fun looking back at college experiences with special guest hosts actor Garrett Brooks and actor/filmmaker Jamin Keene.

Trump's racism and how the media covers it. We break down why "hiring based on talent" isn't always what it seems. R. Kelly is now in federal trouble— we look at the importance of justice for victims and fighting for the 6th Amendment. Do HIV exposure laws protect or just further stigmatize a marginalized community. Plus— find out why Brooke walked out of her bathroom, to find her neighbor standing in her living room, uninvited.

Guests: Adrienne Lawrence and Ashlee Marie Preston

Hosted By: Brooke Thomas

Executive Producers: Brooke Thomas & OJ Smith