This week, Amanda Seales and the crew are diving into Black stories worldwide, spotlighting the growing movement in Martinique that's sparking conversations about revolution and resilience. We’ll kick things off with a breakdown of Trump’s cryptic “secret plan” to win the upcoming election and what that could mean. From there, we get into the weekend’s headline-grabbing stories, including Young Thug's release—under strict conditions—and the controversial attempt by the National Archival...

It feels like everywhere you turn there is someone's flipping a screen around to ask you to leave a tip. Amanda Seales and the crew are asking the question that is on everyone's mind... Who should we tip, and who should we not tip? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being arrested over two years ago on gang, drug, and gun charges, rapper Young Thug (Jeffery Lamar Williams) was released following a guilty plea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up Goes To The Camera Tells No Lies A camera operator at a recent Trump rally revealed the truth behind Trump's sold out rallies Let Down Goes To Miami Booty Seats Miami, land of sun, sand, and now...rentable "BBL Recovery Chairs" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Seales dives into eye-opening revelations in Things I Learned This Week. Discover the surprising milestones for women, as Amanda uncovers activities that were still legally restricted until as recently as 2018. The segment also examines racism within unions and shares the fascinating friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, highlighting how the two icons broke social barriers together. These stories bring to light lesser-known histories that continue to impact our world...

Comedian Orlando Baxter joins Amanda in the "For the Record" segment, where they explore the records that have shaped Orlando's life, mixing nostalgia with deep musical insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share a new story of Black Joy every week to keep you informed about what's going on across the diaspora.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Amanda Seales as she shares the things she's learned. This week, we're learning about things weren't legally allowed to do up until 2018, Racism within Unions, and Ella Fitz-Gerald's friendship with Merilyn Monroe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Seales and the crew explore the highs and lows of Halloween treats, from sweet favorites to the ones that should be left behind, as Amanda, TJ, and DJ Supreme react to listeners' candy confessions. In “Celebrity Confessions,” Supreme keeps Amanda guessing with clues from a famous guest’s secret, challenging her to match the mystery to the celebrity. And in a lively group chat, they dig deep into emotional awareness and behavior, exploring how in tune they are with their feelings in...

Amanda Seales, TJ, and Supreme react to callers from listeners who share their favorite Halloween candy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our headliner of the week is Orlando Baxter. He's a podcaster, former teacher, and a sough after comic with a comedy special that has garnered over 10 million views See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you guess who this is? Every week DJ Supreme plays the Celebrity Confessions game and Amanda tries to guess who it is See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Seales and the crew are celebrating National Candy Corn Day, National Speak Up for Service Day, and National Publicist Day, while diving into some pressing issues and lively debates. First up, we’re breaking down the hidden health risks of prolonged sitting—taking a page from Jodeci, it’s time to get on up! Then, we’ll tackle recent headlines, including a heated exchange between conservative commentator Ryan Girdusky and journalist Mehdi Hasan on CNN. Plus, hear a dire warning from the...

We're not just talking about the problems in our communities; we're diving into the solutions. We must lift each other up and build a better future together. NPR host Manoush Zomorodi took part in a study showing how sitting all day can seriously harm your health and offers ways to reduce the risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day, we all have those moments that make us double-take, scratch our chins, and ask ourselves, am I trippin'?  A listener just got back from her homecoming and she's not sure whether or not she should tell her boyfriend that she hooked up with an ex while she was away. Is She Trippin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up Goes To Campbell Soup Candles Campbell’s just dropped a line of Thanksgiving-scented candles   Let Down Goes To Shaq On Offense Shaq sat down with Angel Reese on her podcast, and if Never Meet Your Heroes was a guest on a podcast, it would be Shaq. Listen to what he had to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate National Oatmeal Day and National Cat Day with a packed lineup on today’s show! Blackurate News dives into the influence of AIPAC's financial power on elections, and we’re hosting an intense discussion on the importance of voting rights. A Houston woman living with HIV has sparked a debate about personal accountability and privacy by stating that it’s not her duty to disclose her status to partners. Plus, find out which college degrees have the highest unemployment rates in a new...

7 days until election day… And at a recent Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden… Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe (who’s not a politician, but was booked as a Speaker at this rally) said This about Puerto Rico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An HIV-positive woman from Houston has sparked a controversial debate by stating that it's not her responsibility to inform others about her status, raising questions about personal accountability, privacy, and the stigma surrounding HIV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up Goes To Goes To Girls Standing Up For Themselves An intelligent young girl who speaks her mind no matter what. She took to social media to vent about a couple of boys in her class who did not know proper sneeze etiquette. Let Down Goes To A Bronze Blunder The Miami Heat unveiled a statue of Dwyane Wade, the three-time NBA champ, had to stand there, trying to look excited while staring at a statue that looked nothing like him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Seales and the crew kick things off with U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush as she opens up to Marc Lamont Hill about whether she’ll support Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Then, it’s over to *The State of the States*, spotlighting Pennsylvania’s proposed HB 2433, a bill aiming to curb big corporate spending in state elections. Plus, we break down why FTC leader Lina Khan has Big Tech on edge, and we’ll also explore how a rapper’s voice and cadence play a critical...

US Congresswoman Cori Bush sat with Marc Lamont Hill and talked about whether she would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in this Presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a bill sitting in the Penn Senate (HB 2433) that would stop 98% of Fortune 500 from being able to spend money politically in Pennsylvania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big up Goes To AI: In a recent demo, Anthropic’s flagship AI, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, decided it had enough of coding and started procrastinating by scrolling through photos of Yellowstone National Park. Let Down Goes To Ballot Box BS: Find out what happened to a voter who showed up to vote early See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.