Welcome to our new segment "What's The Word" where we take a break from the usual stories and have conversations about different subjects and topics. In this episode, we discuss the effect reality tv has on the black community, our favorite television shows/films, and dirty dishwater?

Sports betting is more popular than ever with the ability to place bids from your fingertips through online betting. But just like any from of gambling there are risks that go beyond just losing money. Tim Donaghy was an NBA official who used inside knowledge of players, coaches, and even other officials to manipulate bets in his favor. Tune in to find out just how far these actions put Tim, his career, and even his family at far greater risk than he could’ve ever imagined.

In this crazy episode, we delve into the mysterious and controversial tale surrounding Gerald Cotten, the founder of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. In 2018, Gerald Cotten passed away under mysterious circumstances taking $215 million dollars worth of his customer’s funds with him. Join us as we discuss his rise to wealth and the questionable legacy he left behind.

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Let’s take it back to the sick days you’d stay home from school. You turn on the tv and you’d hear the infamous theme song of the one and only Price is Right. But then let’s pretend you start to watch the show so much you memorize prize prices and become a master. For Ted Slauson, none of this was pretend. Listen to us break down how one man almost ruined the The Price is Right forever!

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https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/movies-tv/article/How-one-San-Antonio-man-s-obsession-with-The-12979423.php

In 2010, Hunter Moore created isAnyoneUp.com which was supposed to be a nightlife website but quickly became something more sinister: a hub for revenge porn. As the site grew, so did the number of lives destroyed by the site until a determined mom decided to take him down. Tune in as we dive into the event that would influence state laws and how we post online.

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On May 13th, 1985, the Philadelphia Police Department made the decision to drop a bomb on the rowhome of a radical Black liberation group called MOVE. This decision resulted in the destruction of over 60 homes, 251 families became homeless and 11 people died. Tune in as we talk about who MOVE was and uncover the events that led up to this tragic event that changed a Philadelphia community forever.

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In this episode, we explore the strange story of Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker. We uncover the events surrounding this mysterious figure who made headlines and became an internet sensation but as the story unfolds, we learn about the unexpected turn of events that would change everything.

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In this episode, we take a dive into the life of Michael Dowd, who is considered to be the dirtiest cop in New York City history. During his career, Dowd committed a host of crimes including conspiracy to distribute cocaine, robbery, extortion, etc. He said he made about $4000 per week which is around $12,000 today. Join us as we find out how he went from public servant to corrupt criminal.

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