The Amanda Seales Show

Get ready for a jam-packed Election Day episode, where we’re covering more than just the polls! In today's Blackurate News, Amanda Seales breaks down the Electoral College, giving you the ins and outs of this often-misunderstood institution. We’ll discuss its history, how it functions, and its influence on today’s elections. We’re also inviting you to share your voting experiences—whether you're fired up, frustrated, or just want to shout out your polling place, we want to hear what it’s like out there. Plus, don’t forget to celebrate National Love Your Red Hair Day and National Donut Day with us!

In the Big Up Let Down segment, we’re shouting out Calimar White, founder of a nonprofit that empowers employees to speak truth to their bosses. On the flip side, we’re calling out a high school pay-to-pass scheme involving assistant principals who charged students for grades. And as always, we’ve got a dedicated time for Voting and Venting, where listeners chime in on their voting anxieties, candidate dilemmas, and feelings about the laws that impact their cities. Tune in and let’s make your voice heard on this pivotal day!

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Amanda Seales breaks down what the Electoral college is, why exists, how it works, and how it impact s the elections

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It’s time for – voting and venting! This is your opportunity (and mine) to vent about anything related to voting – contemplating who should get your vote. Vexed about certain laws being voted on in your city? We wanna hear about it! It’s time to vent. Let’s go to the phone lines.

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Big Up Goes to Calimar White who has a non-profit that delivers truth bombs to your boss

Let Down Goes to a high school and two assistant principals ran a pay-to-pass scheme

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This week, Amanda Seales and the crew are diving into Black stories worldwide, spotlighting the growing movement in Martinique that's sparking conversations about revolution and resilience. We’ll kick things off with a breakdown of Trump’s cryptic “secret plan” to win the upcoming election and what that could mean. From there, we get into the weekend’s headline-grabbing stories, including Young Thug's release—under strict conditions—and the controversial attempt by the National Archival Museum's head to rewrite history. We also dig into the Big Up Let Down, giving props to a camera operator who shed light on the truth behind Trump’s "sold-out" rallies and calling out Miami's questionable new BBL recovery rentals.

In Big Up Let Down, we explore “The Seat Check,” “Truth Pan,” and “Lift Lounge,” where seats and stories collide. For the group chat, Amanda Seales and the crew tackle a hot topic—tipping. As the trend grows to tip nearly everywhere, they dive into who truly deserves that tip and where it might be best to hold back. Expect laughs, lively debates, and insights on these stories and more in this can't-miss episode!

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It feels like everywhere you turn there is someone's flipping a screen around to ask you to leave a tip. Amanda Seales and the crew are asking the question that is on everyone's mind... Who should we tip, and who should we not tip?

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After being arrested over two years ago on gang, drug, and gun charges, rapper Young Thug (Jeffery Lamar Williams) was released following a guilty plea.

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Big Up Goes To The Camera Tells No Lies

A camera operator at a recent Trump rally revealed the truth behind Trump's sold out rallies

Let Down Goes To Miami Booty Seats

Miami, land of sun, sand, and now...rentable "BBL Recovery Chairs"

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Amanda Seales dives into eye-opening revelations in Things I Learned This Week. Discover the surprising milestones for women, as Amanda uncovers activities that were still legally restricted until as recently as 2018. The segment also examines racism within unions and shares the fascinating friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, highlighting how the two icons broke social barriers together. These stories bring to light lesser-known histories that continue to impact our world today.

Keeping the theme of cultural discovery, we spotlight Story of Black Joy with a feature on Joel Bervell's inspiring animated series, which celebrates the vibrancy of the Black diaspora. Later, comedian Orlando Baxter joins Amanda for For the Record, where he reflects on the records that shaped his life, bringing a blend of humor, nostalgia, and musical insight to the conversation.

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Comedian Orlando Baxter joins Amanda in the "For the Record" segment, where they explore the records that have shaped Orlando's life, mixing nostalgia with deep musical insights.

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