Daddies, dissent, and big decisions on this week's docket! Marlon Wayans leads the rundown with his recent push for joint custody of his daughter; AOC has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas; and one of Holding Court jurors asked, "Why didn't Biden stack the courts?!" Eboni and Dustin are running it all down as only they can do this week. Let's hold court! Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions...

Introducing Biden Passes the Torch to Kamala from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America In a historic moment in what was already a norm-shattering campaign, Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race and endorses Kamala Harris. As the rest of the party moves to unite behind the VP, Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk how Biden arrived at his decision, the particular strengths that Harris brings to the race against Donald Trump, and how the GOP will look to blunt the new burst...

Politics has been polickin', baby and Eboni and Dustin have thoughts and opinions! Most recently, we get into on the shooting at a recent Trump rally, and tragedy the befell one of the attendees. While we absolutely condemn violence, we also understand why many aren't surprised at Trump's brush with harm. Eboni and Dustin then get into exactly what the 25th Amendment to the Constitution is and how those who want Joe Biden out of office so badly could utilize it IF he's such a terrible...

Politics has been polickin', baby and Eboni and Dustin have thoughts and opinions! Most recently, we get into on the shooting at a recent Trump rally, and tragedy the befell one of the attendees. While we absolutely condemn violence, we also understand why many aren't surprised at Trump's brush with harm. Eboni and Dustin then get into exactly what the 25th Amendment to the Constitution is and how those who want Joe Biden out of office so badly could utilize it IF he's such a terrible...

Introducing Trump's Shooting Upends 2024 from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America After surviving a horrifying assassination attempt, Donald Trump announces J.D. Vance as his VP pick and promises to shift the tone of the Republican convention. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about the VP selection, whether it's possible to "lower the temperature" of our political discourse, and Joe Biden's testy interview with Lester Holt.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode,...

Unfortunately some of our faves are going through divorces right now. On this episode, Eboni and Dustin get into triple threat Teyana Taylor's divorce from former pro ballplayer, Iman Shumpert and The Bachelorette - Rachel Lindsay's divorce from chiropractor Bryan Abasolo. We get into all the many reasons that if you're going to get married, you have to consider if on paper you're marrying an appreciable asset or nah! We also get into the Honorable Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson's dissent of...

Unfortunately some of our faves are going through divorces right now. On this episode, Eboni and Dustin get into triple threat Teyana Taylor's divorce from former pro ballplayer, Iman Shumpert and The Bachelorette - Rachel Lindsay's divorce from chiropractor Bryan Abasolo. We get into all the many reasons that if you're going to get married, you have to consider if on paper you're marrying an appreciable asset or nah! We also get into the Honorable Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson's dissent of...

Introducing Biden Digs In from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America President Biden stays on the offensive, calling into his favorite morning show to excoriate the naysayers, rallying support among old allies, and vowing to everyone who will listen that he’s staying the race no matter what. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy lay out President Biden’s strategy and size up whether it’s working so far. And as the fight over Biden’s future moves to Capitol Hill, Lovett talks with Rep. Ro...

If you've been living under a rock or burying your head in the sand, avoiding all things American politics - come on out! This week Eboni and Dustin break down the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, and the news (that was breaking as we began recording!) of the Supreme Court's decision to give Trump immunity for some of his decisions as president. Black people! This is an IMPORTANT episode to listen to no matter HOW you feel about the...

If you've been living under a rock or burying your head in the sand, avoiding all things American politics - come on out! This week Eboni and Dustin break down the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, and the news (that was breaking as we began recording!) of the Supreme Court's decision to give Trump immunity for some of his decisions as president. Black people! This is an IMPORTANT episode to listen to no matter HOW you feel about the...

Introducing Joe vs. The Unknown from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Democrats begin to grapple with two huge questions: is it possible to replace Biden at the top of the ticket—and is it wise? Mehdi Hasan joins Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan, live in Boston, to debate the options. Plus, Gov. Maura Healey joins the show to give her own debate reaction and talk about rising to the challenge on immigration and abortion.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode,...

Whew! Abortion pill access, housing discrimination up in Harlem, and bankruptcies - OH MY! On this week's episode Eboni and Dustin deep dive on the Supreme Court's rejection of a right-wing group's attempt to limit access to abortion pills. And Eboni offers her theory of why so many are obsessed with limiting contraception for women. Beloved and decorated actor Wendell Pierce's run-in with housing discrimination and gentrification, and Deion Sanders' son's rejected bankruptcy case... The...

Whew! Abortion pill access, housing discrimination up in Harlem, and bankruptcies - OH MY! On this week's episode Eboni and Dustin deep dive on the Supreme Court's rejection of a right-wing group's attempt to limit access to abortion pills. And Eboni offers her theory of why so many are obsessed with limiting contraception for women. Beloved and decorated actor Wendell Pierce's run-in with housing discrimination and gentrification, and Deion Sanders' son's rejected bankruptcy case... The...

Some of you guessed it, but the cat's out the bag now! Baby Williams is on her way! On this episode, Eboni and Dustin discuss all things SMBC and all the legalities that surround it! We're also covering the sad news that the remaining survivors of The Tulsa Race Massacre have been denied reparations and the implications of that court decision. Watch this interview with one of the survivors, Viola "Mother" Fletcher. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC....

Some of you guessed it, but the cat's out the bag now! Baby Williams is on her way! On this episode, Eboni and Dustin discuss all things SMBC and all the legalities that surround it! We're also covering the sad news that the remaining survivors of The Tulsa Race Massacre have been denied reparations and the implications of that court decision. Watch this interview with one of the survivors, Viola "Mother" Fletcher. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC....

If you thought the Diddy legal saga was over, you're sadly mistaken. On this episode, Eboni breaks down just how deep the entire investigation against Sean "Diddy" Combs and how serious the Feds are about it. We'll also explore the brouhaha boiling over between Michael Jackson's children, his mother, and the IRS. (Word to the wise - get and KEEP your estate affairs in order!) And last but not least, we get into the story of a Black doctor who was discriminated against while trying to...

If you thought the Diddy legal saga was over, you're sadly mistaken. On this episode, Eboni breaks down just how deep the entire investigation against Sean "Diddy" Combs and how serious the Feds are about it. We'll also explore the brouhaha boiling over between Michael Jackson's children, his mother, and the IRS. (Word to the wise - get and KEEP your estate affairs in order!) And last but not least, we get into the story of a Black doctor who was discriminated against while trying to...

Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges in a NY criminal court, prosecuted by New York City's first Black District Attorney and tried before a jury of ordinary citizens. But that doesn't mean what it means for most ordinary folk. Though, as a convicted felon, he can't get a job at many places, he can still be President. We've got an important PSA about Leopards Eating Your Face if you think not voting is a choice. We're also trying to understand why Halle Berry's current partner Van...

Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges in a NY criminal court, prosecuted by New York City's first Black District Attorney and tried before a jury of ordinary citizens. But that doesn't mean what it means for most ordinary folk. Though, as a convicted felon, he can't get a job at many places, he can still be President. We've got an important PSA about Leopards Eating Your Face if you think not voting is a choice. We're also trying to understand why Halle Berry's current partner Van...

Arrests and convictions don't have to be the end of your story! This week Eboni highlights a story that shows the beauty of second chances. We're also digging into how DJ Vlad turned Karen real quick on social media and the ways white folks love proximity to Black culture but don't love Black people. An estimated 70 million to 100 million Americans—roughly 1 in 3 U.S. adults—have an incarceration, conviction, or arrest record according to the Center for American Progress. The Clean Slate...

Arrests and convictions don't have to be the end of your story! This week Eboni highlights a story that shows the beauty of second chances. We're also digging into how DJ Vlad turned Karen real quick on social media and the ways white folks love proximity to Black culture but don't love Black people. An estimated 70 million to 100 million Americans—roughly 1 in 3 U.S. adults—have an incarceration, conviction, or arrest record according to the Center for American Progress. The Clean Slate...

Where does the money reside when you divorce? It's not always as cut-and-dry as a 50/50 split anymore. This week's docket is here to prove it. First up, the sad case of Wendy Williams' guardian's fight to get her what she is owed, not only from her ex-husband Kevin Hunter but also from the show she hosted for the better part of 14 seasons! Next (23:00) Jenna Dewan is seeking her share of the Magic Mike money that was made during her time married to Channing Tatum; and lastly, a federal...

Where does the money reside when you divorce? It's not always as cut-and-dry as a 50/50 split anymore. This week's docket is here to prove it. First up, the sad case of Wendy Williams' guardian's fight to get her what she is owed, not only from her ex-husband Kevin Hunter but also from the show she hosted for the better part of 14 seasons! Next (23:00) Jenna Dewan is seeking her share of the Magic Mike money that was made during her time married to Channing Tatum; and lastly, a federal...

See, the problem is, folks talk too damn much. And today Eboni and Dustin got something to say about the folks who can't seem to keep private matters private, and the impact it can have when things go to court. First up (08:55) Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis's ex-lover former Fulton County special prosecutor sat down on national television to discuss his relationship with Willis - one that could get her kicked off of Trump's criminal trial in Georgia. Next (25:33) we'll be getting into...

See, the problem is, folks talk too damn much. And today Eboni and Dustin got something to say about the folks who can't seem to keep private matters private, and the impact it can have when things go to court. First up (08:55) Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis's ex-lover former Fulton County special prosecutor sat down on national television to discuss his relationship with Willis - one that could get her kicked off of Trump's criminal trial in Georgia. Next (25:33) we'll be getting into...