On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the Big Beautiful Bill. Then, they talk about the reality tv show Love Island. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: Toni Morrison’s speech to Howard University students  on fascism and racism. 

SAEED: “In the Mornings, I Scroll My Way Back into America” by Franny Choi from their 2019 book Soft Science.

ZACH: Be Like Others (2008) a documentary directed by Tanaz Eshaghain 

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach reflect on what life has taught them in the past month. Then, they talk about the state of Americana. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING by Lizzo

SAEED: “Tired of Love Poems” by Megan Fernandes

ZACH: Brokeback Mountain directed by Ang Lee 

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On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach share their WorldPride-themed modern scriptures.

Special thanks to the team at Sixth & I in Washington D.C., and Pop Culture Collaborative!

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On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach chat with poet and activist, Danez Smith, about their career journey, afro-pessimism, the balance of grief vs joy, and more.

Special thanks to the team at the LA Times Festival of Books and USC!

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On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Patti LuPone’s one-sided beef with Audra McDonald, conservatism on Broadway, and the worldwide “sex recession”. Plus, they answer a few questions from the audience. 

Special thanks to the team at WBUR in Boston!

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On this special episode of Vibe Check, Zach chats one-on-one with Tina Knowles about her family, her legacy, and her journey of self-discovery while writing her new memoir, MATRIARCH.

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark, about Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, Andry José Hernández Romero’s wrongful deportation, and WorldPride 2025. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: OK Lady by Roman GianArthur

SAEED: “Blue Porsche” by Alex Dimitrov from ECSTASY 

ZACH: MATRIARCH by Tina Knowles 

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Washington DC 6/3: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vibe-check-live-tickets-1338524846849

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, and how his staff covered up his declining health. Then, they react to the Nottoway Plantation fire. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: Hillsong-core Playlist

ZACH: Overcompensating on Amazon Prime

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Live Shows:

Provincetown 5/23: https://www.classy.org/event/friday-summer-salon-with-vibe-check-a-live-podcast-recording-at-fawc/e689085

Boston 5/31: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wbur-festival-tickets-982066847377

Washington DC 6/3: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vibe-check-live-tickets-1338524846849

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss how Elon Musk is inflicting mass pollution on a Black neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. Then, they chat about new Netflix show, “The Four Seasons”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: Andor

ZACH: Thunderbolts 

SAEED: “43” by Robin Coste Lewis

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Live Shows:

Boston 5/31: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wbur-festival-tickets-982066847377

Washington DC 6/3: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vibe-check-live-tickets-1338524846849

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach sit down with Senator Elizabeth Warren to talk about her political "conversion" story, President Trump's first 100 days in office, and some signs of hope to help us get through the rest of his term. Plus, what's keeping Sen. Warren's vibe right?

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Recommendations:

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: Dogs. Shout to Bailey!

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