The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast

Join Tezlyn Figaro and Jade Harriel as they discuss this week's pop culture and political topics. Many topics are headlines you may have heard about in the national media however, they also discuss headlines that are not trending but are important topics to discuss.

* Connecticut Town Agrees To Pay $100,000 To Settle Lawsuit For Kendrick Lamar Video Shown In School

* Jay-Z's Roc Nation launches campaign to help Philly students attend private school

* Judge in Trump’s hush money trial flags Facebook post that claimed insight into jury deliberations

* A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on ‘The Apprentice’

* Jobless rates rise in May for all racial groups except white Americans

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Join Tezlyn Figaro and Jade Harriel as they discuss this week's pop culture and political topics. Many topics are headlines you may have heard about in the national media however, they also discuss headlines that are not trending but are important topics to discuss.

* Bad Boys 4 shuts down critics at the box office 
* Howard University Revokes Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs honorary degree 
* Project 2025
* U.S. appeals court blocks grant program for Black women-owned businesses

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On Wednesday June 5, 2024 an appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump so now the question is did Fanni Willis’s romantic affair with Nathan Wade cause her to fumble this historic case? Join Tezlyn Figaro and Jade Harriell unpack this case and many other hot political topics such as an update on the Biden border crisis. 

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This episode is a special treat as Tezlyn sits down with filmmaker Luc Stephen. Known for her insightful commentary on news and important stories,

In this candid conversation, Tezlyn and Luc explore the world of Black filmmaking and the power of storytelling. They delve into the importance of who tells our stories and how they are told, both in reality and fiction. Luke shares his unexpected journey into filmmaking, starting from a simple web series to working with renowned director Sean Baker on major productions. 

They discuss the critical role of a producer, the challenges of working within budgets, and the rise of platforms like Tubi that provide invaluable opportunities for independent Black filmmakers. Luke’s passion for the craft shines through as he talks about the evolution of his work and the importance of continually raising the bar.

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Join Tezlyn Figaro, Jade Harriell and Michele Watley break down the news of the week, Fannis Willis wins her Democrat primary + Donald Trump booed at the Libertarian convention and what you need to know about the NCAA’s house settlement 

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Join Tezlyn Figaro, Jade Harriell and Michele Watley break down the news of the week, Will President Joe Biden pardon Marilyn Mosby? Has anything changed since the murder of George Floyd? And Nikki Haley flip flopped and now supports Donald Trump.

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Join Tezlyn Figaro, Jade Harriell and Michele Watley discuss this weeks trending topics in politics.

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Tezlyn Figaro, Jade Harriell and Michele Watley discuss the Sean 'Diddy' Combs apology and aftermath. Tezlyn also breaks down her connection to Revolt television which was founded by Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 

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Tezlyn and Jade Harriell break down the latest in the Trump hush money trial and issues a call to action for the unjust murder of Airman Roger Fortson.

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Educator Iyshaa Robertson and Educator Jade Harriell join Tezlyn Figaro to discuss the male teacher who allowed young female students to take his braids down in class and posted the video on TicTok. They discuss if it was appropriate, school policy, boundaries and healthy ways to establish emotion connections in the classroom. 

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