The Black Agenda

By theblackagendapodcast

We are getting to the root causes of racial disparities suffered by Black America. Our hope is to educate communities, talk to experts about the situations, and lobby our leaders.

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May 16, 2021Weekly Round-Up #17: Gas Shortage, Policing Book, Biden Update, Voter Suppression Bills
Adrian and Devin bring you Breaking News of the week. Last Weekly Round-Up Season 2.
1st Segment
Gas Shortage
Messed Up MS
Colin Kaepernick book
Break: Heart Break
2nd Segment
Biden Update
COVID Update
Companies incentivize workers
Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment
Voter Suppression Bills
Possible GOP Split
Mother's Day Origin
Break: Brooklin Bridge
Quick Hits
28 yr old High schooler
25 yr old mother of 9 at once
Pizza Snub
Chicago's rat solution
NFL Schedule
100,000 Bees in Ceiling
Ending
Upcoming Episode: Criminal Justice Reform, May 18th (SEASON CLOSE)
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Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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Thanks and Farewell

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1h 10min
May 14, 2021Improving the Workforce
Adrian has a conversation with Mitchell Campbell (The Marks Project) and Corey Mize (Base Camp Coding Academy) about ways to improve the workforce after the pandemic.
1st Segment: Addressing the Problem (1:40)
Explain the situation
How migration affects the workforce
Break: Take it Easy
2nd Segment: Your Organization and The Work Involved (12:33)
Mission and Overview of each organization
What can we do to help
Break: Benji
3rd Segment: How Do We Get There (25:26)
What reforms and changes do we need
Break: Soul Searching
Final Messages (36:06)
Break: Staycation
Ending (43:49)
Upcoming Episode: Criminal Justice Reform, May 18th (SEASON CLOSE)
Weekly Round-Up #17, May 15th 1pm CST (LAST WRU)
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Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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Base Camp Coding Academy
The Marks Project

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48min
May 11, 2021S2, E22: Campaign Finance Reform
Adrian and Devin speak with Chisun Lee, Deputy Director of Election Reform Program Democracy and Gregory Clark, research and program associate both from The Brennan Center for Justice.
1st Segment: Investigating Money in Politics (1:50)
Super PACS
History of money and politics
Rise of dark money
Break-The High Line
2st Segment: The Fight for Fairness and The Brennan Center for Justice (11:43)
Overview of TBCJ
Engaging with the public
Relationship of money and policy
Break: Know Myself
3rd Segment: There Must be a Better Way (22:50)
Small donor matching system
Best case scenario
Break: Stars and Constellations
Final Messages (34:55)
Break: Funk
Ending (45:49)
Upcoming Episode: Criminal Justice Reform, May 18th (SEASON CLOSE)
Weekly Round-Up #17, May 15th 1pm CST (LAST WRU)
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Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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The Brennan Center for Justice

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51min
May 09, 2021Weekly Round-Up #16: Slavery Wasn't Bad, Defund the Police, Critical Race Theory, Mayor Bottoms
Adrian and Devin bring you Breaking News of the week.
1st Segment (0:14)
Slavery wasn't that bad
San Fran and their police
BTB: GA bans "Defund the Police" efforts
Break: Road Tripzzz
2nd Segment (18:18)
Slow jobs recovery
Banning Critical Race Theory
BTB: Improving HBCUs
Break: Lifelong
3rd Segment (40:10)
Liz Cheney
COVID-15
BTB: No re-election for Mayor Bottoms
Break: Smokey Eye
Quick Hits (54:16)
Sperminator
Lucky lobster
Poop wall
Lego ventilator
$2,600 popsicle order
Space wine
Ending (64:38)
Upcoming Episode: Campaign Finance Reform, May 11th
Weekly Round-Up #17, May 15th 1pm CST
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Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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1h 10min
May 06, 2021Being an Escort
Adrian has a conversation with Isaac Parker (male escort) about being an escort here in California.
1st Segment: The Isaac Parker Story (1:25)
what got you into escorting
everyday activities
pandemic and work
going to college
Break: Come Vibe with Me
2nd Segment: The Life of an Escort (8:02)
do you tell people what you do
how's the dating life
dealing with mental fatigue
is it as glamourous as it seems
Break: One Last Time
3rd Segment: Career and Beyond (17:23)
ultimate goal
financial freedom through escorting
other career passions
societal shift for escorting
Break: Traz
Ending (27:00)
Upcoming Episode: Campaign Finance Reform, May 11th
Weekly Round-Up #16, May 8th 1pm CST
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Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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30min
May 05, 2021S2, E21: Is College Worth It?
Adrian and Devin speak with Anthony ONeal, #1 national bestselling author, speaker, financial expert and host of the popular YouTube series and podcast The Table with Anthony ONeal.
1st Segment: Anthony's Take on College
Break: Staycation
2nd Segment: Anthony's Financial Tips
Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment: Adrian and Devin Recap
Break: Brooklin
Ending
Upcoming Episode: Campaign Finance Reform, May 11th
Weekly Round-Up #16, May 8th 1pm CST
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Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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43min
May 01, 2021Weekly Round-Up #15: Biden's Big Plan, Tim Scott, Police Training, Jay-Z & Cancel Culture
Adrian and Devin bring you Breaking News of the week.
1st Segment: State of Our Nation
Topic 1: President Biden Update
Topic 2: Sen. Scott/VP Harris, "America Isn't Racist"
Before the Break: Ice Age Bone Discovery Pool Delay
2nd Segment: Changes Around the Country
Topic 1: Community Based Policing
Topic 2: US Census and Congressional Seats
Before the Break: Police Brutality Anthem
3rd Segment: News in the Hip-Hop World
Topic 1: Jay-Z Calls Out Cancel Culture
Topic 2: Master P and a Hip-Hop Union
Before the Break: Promproposal
Quick Hits
German Bomb or Sex Toy
Lost Ring in Landfill
Fake COVID Protection Gear
Felony for Unreturned Videotape
Slash Tired, Severed Finger
Gender Reveal 80lb Explosion
Ending
Upcoming Episode: "Is College Worth It?" with Anthony ONeal
Weekly Round-Up #16, May 8th 1pm CST
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Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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1h 17min
April 27, 2021S2, E20: Let The People Pick the President w/Jesse Wegman
Adrian and Devin speak with Jesse Wegman (NYT Editorial Board member) about his case for abolishing the Electoral College.
1st Segment: Where the Electoral College Went Wrong
How the Electoral College affects voter participation (1:57)
Is this working like our Founders intended (5:40)
A few side notes (13:25)
Break: Disco Knights
2nd Segment: Does the Electoral College Work
How the Electoral College devalues most states (21:15)
Does the Electoral College protect us in any way (29:15)
Misinformed voter problem (35:25)
Break: Road Trip
3rd Segment: A Better Alternative
Barriers to reform (38:45)
Some of the current solutions to fixing this problem (45:20)
Break: Cruise with Me
Final Message (59:15)
Break: Lottery
Ending (67:45)
The Black Agenda Podcast
Jesse Wegman
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STRIVE

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1h 13min
April 24, 2021Weekly Round-Up #14: Foster Care, Chauvin Convicted, Celebrities in Politics, Crystal Meth Burrito
Adrian and Devin discuss Breaking News happening around the world.
1st Segment
Topic 1: State Foster Care Agencies Steal Money
Topic 2: PPP Loans Haunt Some People
Before the Break: Missing Submarine in Indonesia
2nd Segment
Topic 1: Derek Chauvin Convicted
Topic 2: Prison for Life with No Parole for Juveniles
Before the Break: NASA Rover Makes Oxygen on Mars
3rd Segment
Topic 1: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blocking Voting Reform
Topic 2: Celebrities Running for Political Office
Before the Break: Harriet Tubman's Cabin Found
Quick Hits
Crystal Meth in Breakfast Burrito
Wedding without Owner's Permission
Explosive Washing Machine
Bumble Gets Capitol Rioter in Trouble
Lego Larceny
Woman Glues Eye Shut
Ending
Next Episode: Jesse Wegman (NYT Editorial Board member and author) on abolishing the Electoral College
Next Weekly Round-Up: May 1st @ 1pm CST
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Charity for April: STRIVE
Person of the Week: COMING SOON
Community Calendar: COMING SOON
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1h 15min
April 21, 2021S2, E19: Improving Black Home Ownership
Adrian and Devin speak with Ben Slayton (first Black realtor in America) who is the President of Legacy Home Loans (largest Black owned mortgage lender in America) about the ease of homeownership.
1st Segment: Homeownership as an Asset
Why is homeownership important (2:00)
Is it better to rent or own (7:00)
Break: Philly Crew
2nd Segment: The Politics of Homeownership
Altering your home for higher appraisals (11:00)
How has redlining and other practices affected our community (15:30)
Break: Chef Brian
3rd Segment: Buying a Home
Buying a home (22:35)
Building equity in your home (27:50)
Break: Sour Apples
Final Message (35:15)
Break: A to the O
Ending (42:33)
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Legacy Home Loans

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46min

FAQs about The Black Agenda:

How many episodes does The Black Agenda have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.