In this episode, we discuss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s disastrous response to the results of the New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against him. We also discuss rapper DaBaby’s homophobic rant and Simone Biles’ triumphant return to the balance beam during the 2020 Olympics. Visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about gymnast Simone Biles’ bold decision to prioritize her mental health by pulling out of the Gymnastics Team Final at the 2020 Olympics this week. We also discuss the House Committee Hearing about January 6, the CDC’s reversal on mask guidance, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com.

In this episode, we discuss the Billionaire Space Race and the fact that the spacecraft that Jeff Bezos launched resembled a giant phallus. We also talk about Texas House Democrats, their effort to fight against voter suppression, and Senator Lindsey Graham’s reaction and we give our thoughts on the relationship between capitalism and Japan’s need for the Olympics to go forward in spite of the presence of COVID-19 in the Olympic Village. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com

In this episode, we talk about the way that conservatives have latched onto the word “woke” in their culture war against the teaching of our nation’s racist history. We also discuss the trend for terms and customs that originate in the Black community to become a part of mainstream American society often with no credit or attribution and give our thoughts on the recent strike among Black tiktok creators. We conclude by spending time reflecting on our three years of marriage. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com

In this episode, we discuss several of the racist incidents involving the penalization of Black women in the 2020 Olympics including Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension, Brianna McNeal’s five-year ban, Alice Dearing and the Soul Cap, Simone Biles having her amazing gymnastic skills undervalued by judges, and the many African women banned from running 400m and 800m because of their naturally high testosterone. We also discuss Nikole Hannah-Jones’ decision to go teach at Howard University after finally being offered tenure at UNC Chapel Hill, and two recent incidents in the Philadelphia area where white supremacists got the exact kind of unceremonious welcome they deserved. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com

In this episode, we discuss the realization that we are no longer in the target age bracket for the entertainment industry after being woefully unaware that the BET Awards were airing last weekend. We also discuss, Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s efforts to have Olympic Hammer Thrower Gwen Berry removed from the U.S. Team due to her protesting the National Anthem, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his efforts to survey the political beliefs of staff and students of Florida State Universities, Attorney General Merrick Garland’s efforts to sue Georgia over its restrictions to voting, the Derek Chauvin sentencing trial, and the BET Awards. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com.

In this episode, we discuss Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson and the sexist and classist overtones in the reactions to her means of self expression. We also discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and their decision to draft a formal statement that would give individual bishops the ability to prevent pro-choice Catholic politicians from receiving the Eucharist, the irony of the Senate’s inability to pass the “For the People Act” after voting to make Juneteenth a Federal holiday, Nick Cannon’s rapidly increasing number of children, and as promised, we give our review of ‘In the Heights.’ For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com.

This week, we discuss the controversy surrounding the absence of Afro-Latinx actors from most of the principal roles in the film adaptation of ‘In the Heights.’ We also discuss the surprising end to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s term, the Senate confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the Chrissy Teigen bullying saga. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com

In this episode, we discuss Sen. Joe Manchin's refusal to vote in favor of the "For the People Act," Hunter Biden's use of the N-word while texting his lawyer, Maryland's decision to limit the use of commercial genealogy websites in criminal investigations, the end of the critically acclaimed series 'Pose,' and more. Visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com.

In this episode, we talk about the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre and discuss the history of White rage responding to Black progress in the United States. We also talk about the Philadelphia location of Steak 48 implementing a dress code and a $100 food and beverage minimum and how people are split on whether this is a positive development or a part of the trend of denying access to private entities using vague policies to deny access to people of color. We then have a mini debate about the necessity of high school reunions since this month marks 20 years since our high school graduation. Finally, we share details from our recent vacation. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com