This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Dr. Nola sits down with political strategist Ameshia Cross and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin for a conversation that spans foreign policy, race, media, misinformation, and the future of American leadership.

Together they unpack the gap between political slogans and geopolitical reality, the consequences of "America First" foreign policy, the growing influence of disinformation, and why America's adversaries may understand our divisions better than we do. They also discuss mental health, the long-term impact of the pandemic on young people, the role of Black voices in national security, and what comes after the Trump era.

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Former Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer joins Dr. Nola Haynes for a wide-ranging conversation about America's future role in the world. From growing up in rural Vermont to helping shape U.S. foreign policy during some of the most consequential global crises of the last decade, Finer reflects on leadership, diplomacy, media, and the growing challenges facing American power.

Together, they discuss what comes after Trump, how allies and adversaries now view the United States, the rise of China, the future of Iran, misinformation, and why countries around the world are beginning to rethink their reliance on America. Plus, Finer shares the foreign policy issues he believes deserve far more attention, and the surprising soundtrack he turned to after long days in the White House.

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Recorded live from the Foreign Policy for America Summit, Dr. Nola Haynes sits down with some of the most influential voices shaping America's role in the world; from Capitol Hill to the State Department.

Senator Chris Van Hollen explains why he believes America's Cuba policy is failing and where he still finds hope in a turbulent political moment. Former Special Representative Desiree Cormier Smith reflects on being the first person to hold her groundbreaking role at the State Department, the global fight for racial justice, and why faith remains central to her work. Former Under Secretary, Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins breaks down arms control, China's growing influence, AI, nuclear security, and what America risks when it steps back from global leadership. Plus, former Assistant Secretary Mallory Stewart joins Nola for a candid conversation about diplomacy, Iran, space security, existential risk, and why expertise still matters.

Along the way, there are conversations about Prince, 90 Day Fiancé, New Orleans, parenthood, hope, and the very human stories behind some of the world's biggest decisions.

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This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Dr. Nola sits down with Malynda Hale and Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms for one of the most vulnerable and thought-provoking conversations of the season.

Together, they unpack the state of Christianity in America, growing up in faith spaces, activism in entertainment, queerness, Blackness, church culture, and what it means to follow Jesus outside the confines of institutional religion.

They discuss:

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This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Dr. Nola sits down with Congressman Mike Levin for a conversation that goes far beyond politics, starting with who he is before the title.

From his grandparents’ immigration story to his work on climate and clean energy, Levin opens up about the personal experiences shaping his policy decisions, and why today’s political climate feels fundamentally different.

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Dr. Nola Haynes sits down with Jennie Gage (Life Take Two) and Robin (Pullups Pasta Politics) for an unflinching conversation on predator protection, religious abuse, and women fighting back.

Jennie shares her journey from Mormon trad wife and MAGA supporter to feminist podcaster, including being publicly shamed by her school and waking up from a coma to rebuild her life from scratch. Robin challenges women to examine their own bias and explains why "believing women first" is a muscle, not a reflex, and how to build it.

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This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood gets real about power, pressure, and what’s actually happening inside the Democratic Party. From the “92%” conversation to growing frustration among Black women voters, this episode dives into the question no one wants to answer: If Black women are the backbone of the party… why do so many feel overlooked?

They break down:

Plus: a surprisingly deep (and hilarious) debate on Beyoncé’s Act III : gospel, rap, or something else entirely?

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This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Nola is joined by Reecie Colbert and Rebekah Caruthers for a candid, unfiltered conversation that moves from pop culture to politics, and everything in between.They break down the rise of Black celebrities flirting with right-wing politics, from Nick Cannon to Chilli, and what it really means in terms of influence, the algorithm, and voter behavior. Is this genuine belief, strategic grift, or something more calculated?

Then, the conversation shifts to the Texas Democratic primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico. They unpack what actually happened beneath the headlines, the myth of “identity politics,” and the deeper fractures within the Democratic Party.

Plus, a real talk about Black voters: Are they being taken for granted? What does it actually mean to “earn” the vote in 2026? And will frustration carry into the midterms?

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Congresswoman Summer Lee joins Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy for a wide-ranging conversation on power, accountability, and the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Lee breaks down the strategy behind her bipartisan push to subpoena the DOJ for un-redacted Epstein documents and why millions of files are still missing. She also weighs in on the Trump administration’s response, including Melania Trump’s public statement and what it signals about fear, narrative control, and political pressure.

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This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Dr. Nola sits down with cultural journalist, and founder of AllHipHop.com, Chuck Creekmur and prominent digital strategist and the founder of Hip-Politics, Cameron Trimble for a conversation at the intersection of hip-hop, politics, and power. They unpack whether hip-hop is truly moving toward conservatism or if those tensions have always existed beneath the surface.

Together, they explore how technology, algorithms, and corporate money are reshaping the culture, why some artists stay silent while others spread misinformation, and how digital strategy and media investment are quietly influencing political outcomes in ways most people don’t see. At the center of it all is a bigger question: What happens when culture, the very thing that once mobilized people, starts to lose its connection to the communities it came from?

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