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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the looming impacts of climate change on land, water, and space including Japan releasing radioactive materials from a nuclear plant into the ocean, tropical forest plants stopping photosynthesis due to extreme temperatures, and five asteroids that are passing by Earth. Do you watch reality TV? Let’s dive into the backlash surrounding ‘Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta’ reality star Erica Mena calling Spice a ‘monkey’ and the statement released by VH1. Heavie gives her stance and condemns anyone justifying Erica Mena’s actions. The Heavie Sports Corner kicks off with the debut of Shannon Sharpe on ESPN’s ‘First Take’, Coco Gauff making history in the U.S. Open, and the racial undertones in the commentary during Deion Sanders-Shadeur Sanders debut game vs. TCU. Leading to a conversation about the lack of respect for HBCU culture, academics, and athletics. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie recaps major news from the week including the school shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill, the racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, 45’s mugshot, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp refusing to call a special session to investigate DA Fani Willis, Eminem sending a cease and desist to a Republican presidential candidate, and a Country singer speaking out about his song being used at the first Republican debate. The Heavie Sports Corner kicks off with a viral clip of Skip Bayless not getting a word in with his new lineup on FS1’s Undisputed, a controversial comment by Noah Lyles about NBA ‘World Champs' and tennis player Coco Gauff’s interaction with an umpire. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heave dives into the latest environmental crises with California's simultaneous tropical storm warning and earthquake and new developments about the Hawaii wildfire. Did you know India just became the first country to land a spacecraft near the south pole of the Moon? Heavie discusses this and recent news that Russia crashed a spacecraft into the moon. Classes are back in session! Heavie wishes a happy FDOC to students, teachers, and faculty. The Little Rock Nine have denounced the AP African American Studies restriction made by the Arkansas Department of Education. Heavie discusses the significance of the Little Rock Nine speaking out against the restriction. Sha’Carri Richardson won the 100m at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Heave discusses recent comments made by Sha’Carri after her semifinal win and public disagreements between Stephen A. Smith-Lonzo Ball and Tua Tagovailoa-Ryan Clark. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the movie “The Blind Side” and recent allegations made by Michael Oher against the Tuohys. Heavie dives into sports with the new reports of Shannon Sharpe joining ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith. She also discusses recent NFL signings including RB Dalvin Cook to the NY Jets and RB Zeke Elliott to the NE Patriots. Leading to a conversation about QB Aaron Rodgers bringing Packers players over to the NY Jets. With the school year starting, Heavie discusses record enrollment at two HBCUs. A study found that North Carolina A&T has a $2.4B impact on the North Carolina economy. Heavie shows love to her alma mater. She ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Did you know August is National Black Business Month? Heavie discusses its origin and the importance of Black-owned businesses. Next, Heavie discusses the devastating Hawaii wildfires. Leading to a conversation from a previous episode about environmental crises. Heavie dives into sports with an update on the rapper who filmed an unauthorized music video in the FAMU football locker room, Lil Wayne and Richard Sherman are reportedly set to join Skip Bayless on ‘Undisputed’, Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson making history in the NFL with his award-winning spirit brand, and the recent controversy surrounding WNBA star Liz Cambage. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike and its impact. Leading to a conversation about a former Netflix “Love is Blind” star facing homelessness and a new lawsuit filed against Peacock’s “Love Island”  producing team claiming labor law violations and the mistreatment of Black contestants. Heavie also dives into sports and gives an update on the ESPN layoffs after Mark Jackson was reportedly axed and WNBA star Skylar Diggins-Smith speaks out on a possible feud with the Phoenix Mercury. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the recent controversy at Texas A&M University after a Black professor’s failed hiring, FAMU football operations suspended after a popular rapper shot a music video in a football locker room, and Jamie Foxx’s health update leads to conspiracy theories. Are we in the midst of an environmental crisis? Several countries are experiencing wildfires, hundreds of whales stranded themselves in Australia, thousands of dead fish washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast, and Florida ocean water has reached record temperatures in back-to-back days. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling and the impact it's had on legacy admissions at some universities, new revelations in the Carlee Russell disappearance, and updates on the “Taco Tuesday” legal battle between Taco Bell vs. Taco John. Heavie also dives into sports with the powerful Damar Hamlin moment at the 2023 ESPYs, Stephen Curry making history at the celebrity golf tournament, Kyrie Irving’s stepmother becoming the first female NBA agent, and a Wimbledon female uniform update. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie dives into sports discussing NBA free agency, Rich Paul the CEO of Klutch Sports negotiating nearly $100m in deals, Derrick Rose signing with the Memphis Grizzlies, and rumors that Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Heavie also discusses the layoffs of top ESPN commentators including Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman, and Jeff Van Gundy among others. Have you heard of Spill? Heavie gives a breakdown of Elon Musk’s new Twitter tweet limit. Leading to a conversation about the new social media apps Spill and Threads that people are buzzing about. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the news that UNC-Chapel Hill is apparently withholding nearly $4 million in funds from the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. Leading to a conversation about Nikole Hannah-Jones and her tenure dispute and legal settlement with UNC-Chapel Hill. Did you know there was a 12-year ban in the NFL on Black athletes? Heavie discusses the history behind the 1933-1946 ban and the 2023 NBA draft. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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