228 episodes

How in the world did we get here? Wypipologist Michael Harriot breaks it all down in TheGrio Daily. Imagine your college professor teaching in a barbershop; that's Michael Harriot, wicked humor and smart as hell. The journalist, poet, author, TV writer, and Black Twitter King does not hold back when he explains the systems and issues that affect Black people daily. From white supremacy, police brutality, and gun violence, Michael Harriot is not afraid to say the quiet part out loud.  TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network.

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    • 4.9 • 476 Ratings

How in the world did we get here? Wypipologist Michael Harriot breaks it all down in TheGrio Daily. Imagine your college professor teaching in a barbershop; that's Michael Harriot, wicked humor and smart as hell. The journalist, poet, author, TV writer, and Black Twitter King does not hold back when he explains the systems and issues that affect Black people daily. From white supremacy, police brutality, and gun violence, Michael Harriot is not afraid to say the quiet part out loud.  TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network.

    White Mediocrity Explained

    White Mediocrity Explained

    The term "white mediocrity" isn't meant to offend, it's simply a reality. Michael Harriot explains why average white people can achieve great things because they live in a society that's designed for them to succeed. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

    • 12 min
    Why Trauma Porn Sells

    Why Trauma Porn Sells

    "When they see Black people living without pain and suffering it is shocking" Michael Harriot analyzes why society is so infatuated with watching trauma in entertainment especially when it comes to stories about Black people. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

    • 16 min
    What's So Bad About Gentrification?

    What's So Bad About Gentrification?

    "If a white girl moves in next door she's probably about to Christopher Columbus your whole hood." Can you detect the early signs that your Black neighborhood is on the verge of gentrification? Michael Harriot explains what to look out for and why the issue is so detrimental to people of color. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

    • 18 min
    Systemic Racism Explained

    Systemic Racism Explained

    "Oppression doesn't have to be written down for it to be systemically racist." System Racism isn't just a talking point for politicians following the death of George Floyd. Instead it's a real problem our country has yet to deal with. Michael Harriot dumbs down the definition for those who still doubt it. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

    • 17 min
    Reverse Racism Isn't Real

    Reverse Racism Isn't Real

    "Black people don't perpetuate reverse racism. It's something that white people made up in their head to paint themselves as victims when they want to dismantle the arguments of racism." Michael Harriot uses historical fact to explain why "reverse racism" simply isn't a thing. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

    • 13 min
    The Connection Education and the Inequality Pipeline

    The Connection Education and the Inequality Pipeline

    "The entire country profits from Black success but we prevent it because we are scared of fixing the inequality because white people might cry." Schools across the nation spend less money educating low-income students who are disproportionately Black and Latino yet we preach education is key. When will America finally start addressing its poor education system? Michael Harriot explores the school-to-poverty pipeline. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified 

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
476 Ratings

476 Ratings

Urwhtusk ,

Keeping it Real

Thanks for keeping it real and making it plain. We ALL need this information.

ttkogia ,

Freedom Fight

This podcast is a must for all Black people. Factual, educational, easy to understand and at times, laugh out loud funny!

I can’t believe myself at times laughing out loud at those quirky blackness jokes.

Thank God for Harriot, the new freedom fighter!

Lelefab ,

Amazing Show

This show is very VERY GOOD. I love the content and lightness with which the hosts discusses the sometimes very discouraging subjects. Thank you for all of your work Michael.

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