The Black Agenda

Adrian and Devin deliver another episode of their news commentary. Break music compliments of Josh Johnson.

1st Segment (0:46)

• Why HBCUs Rank Lower Than PWIs
• Decriminalizing Weed Federally
• Pence Feared the Secret Service
• Unemployment Benefits Lawsuits
• Child Tax Credit Payments
• Break: The Way You Are

2nd Segment (19:15)

• Facebook is "Killing People"
• "Let Them Die"
• Black Caucus Arrested
• DACA Ruling
• Hiker's 17-Day Survival Story
• Texas Democrats Flee the State
• Cali Heatwave Killing Salmon
• Inflation Rising
• Marketability and Baseball
• Break: Why Don't You Return My Love

Quick Hits (40:15)

• Space Jams Releases
• Nake California Lady Stuck
• Embarrassed Racoon
• Director of Taco Relations $100K Salary
• Bowling Balls in Foundation
• Mac n Cheese Ice Cream
• Break: Fast Forward

Ending (53:51)

• Upcoming Episodes:
• • "Making a Difference in the Community" with Warn Wilson (July 20th, 2021)
  • Weekly Round-Up #6 (July 24th, 2021)
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• Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin speak with Josh Johnson about Cancel Culture

Break Music and Outro Music courtesy of Josh's new Mixtape Elusive.

1st Segment: Who is Josh Johnson? (0:18)

• How did you get into comedy? 
• Other projects by Josh 
• Message to those getting in the game of comedy 
• Josh's Louisiana Story
• Black representation in government
• The Game of Politics
• Break: I Like You Too

2nd Segment: Cancel Culture and Comedy ( 21:36)

• Are comedians in fear of being canceled?
• How cancel culture is misdirected
• Cancel culture hurts regular folks, not celebrities
• Know how to tell a joke and how to take a joke
• Break: Fast Forward

3rd Segment: What's Next for Josh? (48:40)

• What is do you want your comedic legacy to be?
• How social media is changing comedy
• Know why you want followers
• Followers don't always equal sold-out crowds
• Break: Company

Final Message (63:02)

• Break: The Way You Are

Ending (73:11)

• Upcoming Episodes:
  • Weekly Round-Up #5 (July 17th, 2021)
  • "Making a Difference in the Community" (July 20th, 2021)
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• Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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• Thanks and Farewell
• Outro: Why Don't You Return My Love

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Adrian and Devin give you their take on various news topics of the week.

1st Segment (0:25)

• NY Declares Gun Violence Emergency
• Remington Arms Co. Getting Sued
• Death Toll Rising at Surfside, FL
• New Jersey Man Arrested for Racial Slurs
• USADA Can't Change Weed Rules for Olympics
• African American Spelling Bee Winner
• Break: The Soup

2nd Segment (17:22)

• COVID on the Rise
• 3rd Vaccine 
• Troops Out of Afghanistan
• The Black Boogeyman
• Haiti in Turmoil
• Break: Triforce

Quick Hits (31:45)

• Self-Exoneration
• Python Escapes Aquarium
• Satellite Mounted on Car Hood
• Shirtless Man Sets Fire at Church
• Don't Swallow Your Weed Bag
• Witch Bottle with Human Tooth and Hair
• Break: Aquarius

Ending

• Upcoming Episodes:
  • "Comedy and Cancel Culture" featuring Josh Johnson from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (July 13th, 2021)
  • Weekly Round-Up #5 (July 17th, 2021)
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• Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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• Thanks and Farewell

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Adrian and Devin bring you a special conversation about the state of our economy as we continue to recover from the pandemic.

1st Segment: Jobs Report (0:50)

• Break: Walk Through the Park

2nd Segment: The Great Resignation (11:50)

• Break: Tubby

Ending (27:58)

• Upcoming Episodes:
  • Weekly Round-Up #4 (July 10th, 2021)
  • Back to Our Regular Lineup (July 13th, 2021)
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• Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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Adrian and Devin give their spin on some of the Breaking News Headlines of the week.

1st Segment (0:55)

• Bill Cosby Released
• Sha'Carri Can't Compete
• Trump Org and CFO Tax Scheme
• Break: Sour Apples

2nd Segment (18:00)

• College Athletes Making Money
• Back to the Flag
• Removing Confederate Statues 
• Reparations in Massachusetts
• Break: Glue
• Delta Variant Interview with Dr. Jorge (26:06)
• Break: Jazz Beats

Quick Hits (41:33)

• Couple Receives $50Billion by Accident
• World's Oldest Man: 112 yrs, 326 days old
• How Not to Restrain a Deer in Walmart
• $125,000 Balloon Ride
• Sex Depraved Correctional Officer
• Almost World's Tallest Hotel

Ending (54:28)

• Upcoming Episodes:
  • "Economic Update" (July 6th, 2021)
  • Weekly Round-Up #4 (July 10th, 2021)
• Donate
• Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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• Thanks and Farewell

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Adrian and Devin talk to Janel George (Georgetown University) about CRT and get to the truth of what it actually teaches. 

1st Segment: What is Critical Race Theory

• A good overview (2:05)
• CRT as a "catch-all"
• Is CRT anti-democractic
• Break: The Jam

2nd Segment: The Heart of the Debate (16:35)

• Why so much attention now
• Is this whitelash
• Break: Late Truth

3rd Segment: What Can Be Done Now (31:05)

• CRT is like Klansman 
• Getting involved with CRT
• Break: Scary Island

Final Message (48:14)

• Break: Sirius Jazz

Ending (58:10)

• Upcoming Episodes:
  • Weekly Round-Up #3 (July 3rd, 2021)
  • "Policing After George Floyd" (July 6th, 2021)
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• Charity of the Month: Color of Change
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• Thanks and Farewell

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Adrian and Devin bring you the Breaking News of the week. They are joined by Dr. Atorod Azizinamini and MyKull Ray.

1st Segment (0:25)

• GOP call to "Defund the Military"
• Jan 6th Select Committee/FBI Convicts Oath Keeper
• Before the Break: Derek Chauin Sentencing
• Break: Bonfire

2nd Segment (16:38)

• "Florida Building Collapse" w/ Dr. Atorod Azizinamini
• Rudy's License Gets Suspended
• Before the Break: DOJ Sues GA Over Voting Laws
• Break: Sunset n Beachz

3rd Segment (39:54)

• "Carl Nassib Comes Out" w/ MyKull Ray
• T.I. and Tiny Accused of Drugging & Trafficking
• Before the Break: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
• Break: Lifelong

Quick Hits (61:33)

• OAN Personality Calls for Mass Executions
• Sex Doll Rescue
• Cows Escape Slaughterhouse
• Angry Starbucks Customer
• 365 Lake Jump
• Rat Lady

Ending (74:27)

• Upcoming Episodes:
  • "Do You Really Know What Critical Race Theory Is?" (June 29th, 2021)
  • Weekly Round-Up #3 (July 3rd, 2021)
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Adrian and Devin come back with a huge topic for 2021. They are joined by Porsha White, Vice President of Voting Rights and States Organizing for End Citizens United.

1st Segment (2:16)

• Biden and partisanship
• New restraints on the Presidency
• Role of governors 
• Break: Six Seasons 

2nd Segment (15:55)

• America is with the Democrats
• Our failed two-party system
• Break: Dulce Reggaeton

3rd Segment (26:54)

• The Judicial as a block to legislation
• DOJ's new position on voting rights
• Break: Nilly Willy 

Final Message (38:43)

• Break: Chocolate Cookie Jam 

Ending (46:27)

• Upcoming Episodes:
  • Weekly Round-Up #2 (June 26, 2021)
  • S3,E2: "What is Critical Race Theory" (June 29nd, 2021)
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Adrian and Devin kick-off Season 3 with a special Juneteenth Weekly Round-Up. They are joined by Kevin Olasanoye, Organizing Director of The Collective PAC and by Former State Senator Floyd McKissick, Vice Chair of the NC Democratic Party. 

1st Segment: 

• Juneteenth Holiday Status
• Break: Staycation
• Conversation with Kevin Olasanoye
• Break: Chef Brian

2nd Segment:

• Juneteenth Virtual Events 2021
• Break: Saturday
• Conversation with State Senator Floyd McKissick
• Break: Brooklin

3rd Segment:

• Biden's 1st Foreign Trip
• More States Ban Critical Race Theory
• Petition for Bezos to Eat the Mona Lisa
• "Jonah and the Whale"

Ending:

• Upcoming Episode: "Protecting Our Democracy" (June 22nd, 2021)
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Adrian and Devin end Season 2 with a conversation on Criminal Justice Reform. They are joined by Cassandra Ramdath, a Project Director from the Urban Institute.

1st Segment: Current Events (2:05)

• Chauvin trial and turning point for justice 
• Thoughts on juvenile life sentences without parole
• How did we get here?
• Break: Take It Easy

2nd Segment: Flaws in the System (15:30)

• Harsher sentencing for minorities
• System of justice-actors
• Break: Glue

3rd Segment: What Does Justice Look Like (27:50)

• Harsher punishment does not prevent crime
• What parents can do to help this cause
• Early look into the First Step Act 2018
• Break: Saturday

Final Message (45:35)

• Break: Selfie Stick

Ending (53:39)

• Upcoming Episode: Season 3: Weekly Round-up #1, June 19th, 2021
• Donate
• Charity of the Month: Campaign Zero
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• Thanks and Farewell

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