Today, Robin hosts Kemba Smith- advocate, consultant, author, and inspiration behind the movie KEMBA, a story of a young girl who falls in love with a drug kingpin only to be unjustly sentenced to 24.5 years in prison for his crimes. Kemba's story empowered a national movement against the rise in lengthy sentences for non-violent, first time offenders and also sheds light on how women are among the highest rate of the growing population in mass incarceration. While Kemba has been pardoned and is free to fight for the movement, her cellmate Michelle West is still waiting for such an occurrence. As her way of fighting the fight, Robin speaks with Kemba on how we can all join in on the movement to not only free Michelle West but the millions of other women that were treated as criminals when they were actually victims.

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On this week's episode, Robin discusses the lasting aftermath from the controversial interview of Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump and Black journalists at the NABJ convention that took place in Chicago on July 31, 2024.

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The XL Film Fest is more than just a screening of independent movies; it's a culmination of culture and entertainment taking place in Chicago, IL and spearheaded by creative and businessman, Troy Pryor. Robin and Troy talk everything from what to expect at the festival, to the need for spaces and resources like the fest that Black creatives and those who are often overlooked and underrepresented deserve.

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After chatting with the pair earlier in the day, Robin brings back Atiba and Darlene to talk day 3 of the Republic National Convention taking place in Milwaukee, WI from July 15-18, 2024. What does the ending of the convention have in store for the people? Are we noticing anything new from Republican candidate Donal Trump ahead of his VP select, JD Vance's speech tonight? Tune in and be a part of the conversation.

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THIS WEEK, Robin talks the Republic National Convention taking place in Milwaukee, WI from July 15-18, 2024. Why are so many Black people currently invested in the Republican party? Are the gun and private prison stock surges directly related to Trump's assassination attempt? Robin explores it all with her special guest.

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THIS WEEK, Robin talks everything HOUSE with DJ Alan King, just ahead of Chicago's staple "Chosen Few" Picnic (being held Saturday, July 13th). Are you ready to dance?

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