Bruthas N Law

The Bruthas N Law are back and black and therefore, despite their desire to discuss last week's confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, they were forced to tackle a more pressing issue -- Should Will Smith have slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars? And if so, how many times and should he have used a closed fist? In their riveting quasi-legal analysis, the Bruthas embark on a broader discussion of masculinity and the proper boundaries of comedy. In Episode 66B, you will hear their discussion of what transpired during the confirmation hearings.

As social distancing restrictions are relaxed, geopolitical tensions have increased with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Bruthas give their black-centric views on this international conflict and then, turn their attention domestically to discuss President Biden's nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed, Justice Jackson will become the first African-American woman on the High Court. That said, in a classic example of one step forward and two steps back, the Bruthas will also provide their legal analyses of two recent cases in which police officers were exonerated for their parts in the shooting of an autistic man's caretaker and the brutal killing of Breonna Taylor.

In this episode, the Bruthas weigh in on the sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Amy Potter for the killing of unarmed black motorist Daunte Wright. In doing so, the Bruthas analyze the judge's decision and critique her reasoning in reducing the officer's presumptive sentence from 6 years to just 16 months.

In this long-awaited return of the Bruthas, Jesse and Sean tackle the lawsuit filed against the NFL by a former coach detailing the league's dismal record in hiring black coaches. Furthermore, the Bruthas report on the $4 million verdict obtained by Cardi B in her lawsuit against a blogger/Youtuber who falsely accused her of having herpes (among others).

The Bruthas are black and they are back with a reboot of the podcast. With a renewed focus on the law, the Bruthas discuss the week's legal developments, including ... (1) The free (hate) speech lawsuit filed by Trump against the social media giants for "deplatforming" him, and what to do about the threat posed by unregulated private companies controlling so much of today's communication networks; (2) The indictments handed down against the Trump Organization and its CFO, and the future prospects of "getting" Trump; (3) The overturning of Bill Cosby's criminal conviction and his release from prison; and (4) The Supreme Court's ruling in the case of NCAA vs. Alston, the NCAA's lifting of restrictions on athlete's capitalizing on their name and likeness and what the future holds for college athletics.

In this episode, the Bruthas tell of the rise and fall of Derrick "Action" Jaxn, an Internet relationship guru who raise to fame and promise as a relationship expert, only to be revealed as a serial cheater. The Bruthas briefly recap his rise to prominence and fall from grace before dwelving into the deeper issues at play; namely, why are these type of scandals so common? Specifically, they attempt to answer these questions: (1) Why is it only MEN who can't control ourselves? You never hear about rich and famous women screwing everything that moves? (2) If you've got it going on, is it possible to be a "good man"? (3) How do we, as men, raise sons that will be better than our janky asses?

The Bruthas recorded this episode on the night after the 2020 election. At the time, the race was still "too close to call" as ballots were being counted in key battle ground states. Yet, one thing was clear -- if Biden does win, it will be largely to the tremendous support from ... of course ... BLACK WOMEN. They turned out in records numbers and voted Democratic more faithful than any other demographic. After discussing the results of the various state races and the current vote totals in those still undecided, the Bruthas turned their attention to the question of actually removing Trump from office should Biden reach 270 electoral votes. Trump has vowed to the fight "'til the end." What could that mean in practical terms in terms of his litigation strategy and what other desperate measures he might employ, including a possible subversion of the Electoral College by turning to "faithless electors"? The Bruthas also discuss how to finally get some political gains in consideration of our crucial support for the Democratic Party. And finally, they address the black rappers who made their voices "heard" in the lead-up to the election; possibly (or maybe, even hopefully) for the last time.

In this episode, the Bruthas discuss the news that President Trump contracted the coronavirus; presumably at the announcement for his latest SCOTUS pick -- Amy Coney Barrett. The Bruthas also give a brief history of confirmation hearings and explain how it has become the modern spectacle that it now represents. Finally, the Bruthas turn their attention to the elections in November and discuss the increasing problem of voter suppression and suggest remedies for alleviating the increased burden placed on blacks and others.

In this episode, the Bruthas are joined by fellow brutha-n-law attorney and comedian, Robert Jenkins, to discuss the decision to NOT prosecute the killers of Breonna Taylor. In this very candid discussion, the Bruthas attempt to process their thoughts on where do we go from here ... and ALL options are laid out on the table.

In this episode, the Bruthas commiserate about the shocking news of Chadwich Boseman’s death and fondly remember his incredible movie career playing such black icons as Jackie Robinson, James Brown, Thurgood Marshall and, of course, Black Panther. Wakanda forever! Also, the Bruthas say their goodbyes to legendary college basketball coach, John Thompson. The Bruthas also discuss the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin and the after-effects it caused in professional sports; in particular, the short-lived NBA walkout. The Bruthas also discuss the role of President Obama in bringing the players back on the court and give some interesting perspectives on Obama’s impact as an elder statesman for the black community during the Black Lives Matter era. The Bruthas also discuss the latest incident of a white woman attempted to pass herself off as black and debate the role that white allies play in black liberation. Furthermore, they discuss whether or not, the black community is doing enough to incentivize their participation in the struggle in light of the tremendous incentive that black folks are provided to uphold white supremacy. Finally, we discuss the latest reports that R. Kelly was the victim of an assault while in jail awaiting trial. This prompts the beginnings of a discussion on the culture of toxic masculinity that produces men who view exploiting women as our “reward” for professional success.

In this episode, the Bruthas discuss the surprising entrance of "demon sperm" into the COVID debate; or more specifically, the introduction of Dr. Stella Immanuel as anti-masker and proponent of the drug hydroxychloroquine. We also discuss * Efforts by the professional sports leagues to complete their seasons * Kanye's very short presidential run * The entanglement of Will Smith, Jada Pinkett and August Alsina * The tragic shooting of Megan Thee Stallion * The very generous gifts of Mackenzie Scott (Bezos) to HBCUs And finally, we pay our respects for the passing of legendary civil rights icons -- Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian.

In this long-awaited episode, the Bruthas discuss the recent changes that have occurred in America in the post-Floyd era. Namely, the ripping down of confederate monuments, the change to the Mississippi state flag and the corporate maneuvers to be seen as "woke." Moreover, the Bruthas take a deep dive into the concept of "defunding the police," explaining what the movement is (and is not) trying to achieve.

In response to a monumental week of civil unrest following the monstrous killing of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police, the Bruthas decided to broadcast their first LIVE episode of the podcast and invited listeners to an interactive Zoom-like program. In addition to receive several questions and comments by live chat, we were joined by our dear Sista-n-Law, Carmelita White. Needless to say, the emotions were raw, but we were able to have a constructive dialogue on the way forward (i.e., emigrating to Africa).

In this episode, the Bruthas are joined by Brutha O'Neal Saunders. O'Neal is both a lawyer and also a very funny guy. Unfortunately, the main topic for this episode was not funny at all -- the killings of more innocent black people -- Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. That said, the Bruthas do get an opportunity to talk to O'Neal about his career path as an in-house lawyer for a major international company.

In Episode Diddy of the podcast, the Bruthas discuss the prospect of America "re-opening" in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Bruthas also talk about the NFL draft. And finally, they pay homage to the end of the Diamond & Silk era on Fox News.

In this episode, the Bruthas discuss recent revelations that the coronavirus is disproportionately affecting African Americans. #duh Moreover, they discuss Bernie Sander's decision to drop out of the race and make their predictions as to whom he will choose as his running mate. The Bruthas also discuss the somewhat shocking endorsement of Trump by DEMOCRATIC politician (and HBCU alum) Vernon Jones. Finally, the Bruthas have a little fun with controversy surrounding NASCAR driver KKKyle Larson saying the N-word (with a hard 'r')on a YouTube live broadcast.

In this episode, the Bruthas discuss how they are handling the infection that is sweeping America -- Tiger King mania. In particular, they discuss the Tiger King documentary that has enthralled millions of Americans who are stuck in their homes during this "coronatine." (TM pending) The Bruthas also give their thoughts on the global pandemic and the implications for life going forward, particularly in regards to November's election (status tentative).

In this episode, the primary topic for the Bruthas is the closing of America due to the spread of the coronavirus. In a surprisingly funny recap, they explain the progression of the crisis and what we can expect from here (Spoiler alert: You're not going to like it). In particular, they provide suggestions on how to survive not just the virus itself, but the much more dangerous situation of spending so much time with your loved ones. The Bruthas also discuss the not-so-inconsequential developments in the Democratic primary race and whether they think Bernie Sanders still has a viable path to the nomination (Spoiler alert: He's doesn't). They also discuss the disappointing end to the Warren candidacy. And, in perhaps the only good news of the week, Harvey Weinstein finally was dealt some measure of justice when he was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual assault. The Bruthas will share their legal insights into process itself and what it could mean in the constant fight to hold men accountable in the #metoo era.

During this episode, the Bruthas discuss the rise of former NYC Mayor and gazillionaire, Michael "Stop and Frisk" Bloomberg. And while at the very time of this recording, Elizabeth Warren was making him black and bloom during the Nevada debate, there are 64 billion reasons to suspect that Frisky will be back. So listen to the Bruthas explain why that is not a good thing for anyone, especially if you are black. The Bruthas also give their takes on the latest social media wars -- Gayle King vs. Snoop and D. Wade v. Lil Boosie. In doing so, they attempt to extract the important lessons for all of us to learn about accountability, contribution and most importantly, why no one who named himself "Boosie" should have a social media account. Lastly, the Bruthas actually put on their law hats and discuss the Crown (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act, which is making its way through a number of state legislatures. They explain exactly how the law works and what it will (and won't) do to allow black folks to wear natural hair styles at school and in the workplace.

In this episode, the Bruthas give their reactions to the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and seven others (included the pilot). They not only discuss their personal reactions, but give their impressions on why the reaction has been so strong nation (and world) wide. The Bruthas also discuss the media's role in reporting the tragedy and the introduction of a new word into the AAVE dictionary -- "Naker." In the rest of blackness, the Bruthas discuss Rep. Ayanna Pressley's brave decision to go public about her alopecia. They also discuss the travails of Deandre Arnold, a young man in Texas who is being told that he needs to cut his dreadlocks in order to graduate from high school. In entertainment news, the Bruthas give their assessment of the Grammy Awards (spoiler alert: Not enough black people won awards). They also give their review of the latest Tyler Perry comedy (despite the fact that the movie is supposed to be a legal thriller).

For the first episode of 2020, the Bruthas talk about the current crisis in public housing, at which J Hamilton McCoy is at the forefront, fighting for the rights of the people. The Bruthas also discuss the recent departure of Cory Booker, the last surviving person of color, from the Democratic presidential field. The Bruthas then shift their focus overseas and recap the narrowly averted escalated of tensions between America and Iran; and firmly state that as representatives of Team Black, our name is Bennett and we ain’t in it. Slightly closer to home, the Bruthas weigh in on Megxit — the recent decision of the Prince Harry and Princess Meghan Markle to “step back” from their royal duties as a result of, among other things, the racism of the British tabloids. This leads the Bruthas to ponder whether today’s youngins have gotten soft. Or perhaps, they have just concluded that they will no longer put up with the nonsense. Returning back across the pond, the Bruthas discuss the proposal by Evanston, Illinois to become the first US city to implement reparations for slavery by using tax revenues from the sale of marijuana. This prompts a discussion about the possibility of using marijuana sales to finance reparations nationwide. Finally, the Bruthas make their picks for the AFC and NFC Championship games and the Super Bowl.

In this special episode, the Bruthas-N-Law are joined by the Distinguished Twins as the four bruthas discuss the concept of brotherhood.

In this episode, the Bruthas talk about the biggest story of the week -- the collapse of the Kamala Harris campaign and what it says about black voters and our expectations of politicians in the post-Obama era. The Bruthas also discuss the bitter sweet irony of one of Jussie Smollett's main accusers -- Chicago Police Chief Eddie Johnson -- being fired for lying to the mayor about alleged improprieties with a co-worker (who was not his wife). The Bruthas also discuss the outlandish $100 million lawsuit filed by George Zimmerman against the parents of the young man that Zimmerman brutally murdered back in 2012. In entertainment news, the Bruthas addressed the very short-lived celebration of Billie Dee Williams as the new voice of gender fluidity. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the movie that has been dubbed "the black Bonnie & Clyde" -- Queen & Slim -- and their mutual efforts to get slimmer as they embark on a new life of healthy eating and exercise.

In this episode, the Bruthas are joined by Dr. Kari Claudia Allen, a leading voice for improving medical outcomes for ALL Americans. Dr. Allen helped the Bruthas to navigate the thorny medical, ethical and legal issues surrounding one of the big stories of the week -- Rapper TI's disclosure that he attends his 18 year old daughter's gynecological exams to ensure that her hymen (and presumably, virginity) is still intact. #ewwww The good doctor also helped to add some needed perspective to the ongoing debate around sexuality that was sparked by comments made by R&B singer Tank. Specifically, the question raised in this latest controversy was how is one's sexuality defined -- by their actions or by how they identify their sexuality. Finally, in light of the renewed frenzy over Popeyes, the Bruthas get advice on nutrition and the best long-term diet regimen. During the course of this conversation, they learn about something called "Keto Crotch," which we suspect will be a game changer for many.

In a stunning surprise, ex-cop Amber Guyger was found guilty of murder for shooting Botham Jean in his own Dallas apartment. However, black America's relief turned to anger when the same jury that convicted Guyger sentenced her to just ten years in prison. And then black folks watched in disbelief as the national conversation changed from the taking of innocent black lives by police officers to how soon we should extend our forgiveness to those who brutalize us. In this episode, the Bruthas are joined by civil rights attorney extraordinaire Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby. The three lawyers discuss the trial, the verdict and the sentencing. They also discuss the controversial hugs given to Guyger by the brother of the victim and the judge and whether black folks are too forgiving in these circumstances.

In this episode, the Bruthas tackle the two big news story of the week: 1) The trial of Amber Guyger, the former Dallas cop, who shot and killed an unarmed black man, Botham Jean, whom she believed was an intruder when she mistakenly entered his apartment rather than her own. We will give a recap of the prosecution's case, which has just rested. Furthermore, we will discuss the legal issues that the jury will have to address in determining whether to convict Guyger of murder under Texas law. 2) This week, the House (finally) opened an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. The straw that broke the donkey's back was the allegations from a whistleblower that Trump has sought help from the Ukraine government in digging up dirt against Joe Biden's son in exchange for US aid. And furthermore, that the administration has engaged in a pattern of hiding the transcripts of numerous calls between Trump and foreign leaders. The Bruthas give their initial impressions of these recent developments, including predictions on whether Trump will follow in the footsteps of rapper Tekashi69 and start snitching on e'rybody.

The Bruthas were honored this week to be joined by two-time NBA champion and all-star David West. After a celebrated 15-year career, Mr. West has retired from the game of basketball, but not the game of life. In fact, he appears to be busier than ever as a philanthropist, activist and the COO of the upstart Historic Basketball League, which seeks to provide an alternative to the NCAA's "one and down" merry-go-round for top basketball recruits exiting high school. In this far-ranging interview, we get Mr. West's thoughts on his playing days, the role of black athletes/entertainers as it pertains to social issues, and the current exploitation of college athletes. With regards to the latter topic, we get a sneak peek at the HBL, which is expected to begin operations in 2021. Finally, we get Mr. West to give his Final Four of the remaining Democratic presidential field. You will be surprised by one of his picks, as well as some of the unique insights he delivered on a variety of topics. This is not an episode that you want to miss. And for more information on the HBL and how YOU can become involved as an investor, please visit them on the web at: https://www.hbleague.com

In this week’s episode, the Bruthas are joined by none other than attorney extraordinaire Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby to talk about an important victory for black folks everywhere — the manslaughter conviction for the shooting of Markeis McGlockton in a convenience store parking lot last July. Originally, the local sheriff refused to arrest or charge the shooter due to Florida’s notorious stand your ground law. However, the sheriff didn’t know about the skill and determination of Sista Rayner-Goolsby, who was retained by McGlockton’s parents and marshaled the community to insist that the shooter be arrested, charged and just last week, convicted for killing McGlockton. In our conversation, we learn Michele’s “origin story” — how she became one of today’s leading civil rights attorneys. She was also good enough to share with us her yearlong sojourn for justice for Markeis McGlockton. And finally, she provides us some insights on how to run the long distance race for equality. And, to top it all off, Michele is kind enough to share her Democratic “Final Four” for 2020 and join the bruthas for our weekly review of the week in blackness. We discussed Popeye’s chicken sandwich mania, the Michigan city council candidate running on the platform of keeping her town all white, and the controversy surrounding the Oklahoma City newswoman who said her co-anchor looked like the gorilla in their local zoo.

This week, the bruthas are joined by lawyer and comedian Robert Jenkins to discuss, among other things, the current controversy over Jay-Z’s deal to provide music (and the end of racism) for the NFL. Uncharacteristically, the bruthas are divided on their views of the matter, which range from “Jigga ain’t shit” to “we need to wait to see if Jigga ain’t shit.” The bruthas also attempt to refocus the issue back to police brutality and discuss some ways for the NFL (and its players) to address the problem with local police departments. In that vein, the bruthas discuss the recent decision by the NYPD to fire the police officer who killed Eric Garner with an illegal choke hold; and the resulting backlash from the Blue Lives Matter crowd. Also, the bruthas discuss the current fervor over Popeye’s new chicken sandwich, which seems to threaten black loyalty to Chic-Fil-A, and possibly even start a camping trend amongst black folks as we wait in line for hours for a taste of heaven. The brothers also discuss how we can learn from Popeyes in creating new strategies for social justice. Finally, the bruthas discuss the Democratic 2020 presidential field and get Robert’s “Final Four” candidates for the nomination. We GUARANTEE that you will love this episode as much as (or maybe more than) a Popeyes chicken sandwich. And if you’d like to enjoy more wit and wisdom from Robert Jenkins, he has TWO comedy albums available for immediate download on iTunes, Amazon and everywhere else music is sold. And to see him live in a comedy club near you, visit his website at http://www.robjcomedy.com for information on upcoming performances. Attempted Salvation (2019) — https://music.apple.com/au/album/attempted-salvation/1449039645 Achievement Unlocked (2015) — https://music.apple.com/au/album/achievement-unlocked/980353987

If you're anything like us, you spend each weekend morning watching MSNBC with the hopes of getting just a dab of Elie with your toast and biscuits. Well, it is our honor and privilege to bring you almost two HOURS of a conversation that the Bruthas had with the one and only Elie Mystal. Elie (Mr. Mystal, if you're nasty) was kind enough to give us his insights on what we believe is the most pressing issue facing the Democrats in 2020 -- how to get our ashy black asses to the polls. In doing so, we discussed the highlights of the most recent round of debates. We each picked our Final Four of the Democratic contenders. Moreover, we discussed such pressing issues as: * How to get our parents to get off the Biden train? * Can Cory Booker get any blacker? * Can Kamala get past formerly being the po-po? * Does Elizabeth Warren have a plan for THAT? * Will we all eventually get off Bernie Sanders' lawn? * Is there room enough in black America for both Wu-Tang and the Yang Gang? * What damn office is Marianne Williamson running for? And did she save any of that good weed for the rest of us? * And so much more. Finally, in addition to bringing you much more of than quick soundbites for which Elie has become famous, we are bringing you the raw and UNCENSORED Elie. #fuckthefcc As a result, you should be warned that this episode is rated NC-35 ... because grown folks are talking here.

This episode kicks off with a never before heard audio recording of General George Washington conducting an aerial assault on Newark's Liberty Airport. The Bruthas then discuss both the varsity and junior varsity Democratic debates as well as two of the key decisions reached by the Supreme Court as it closed out its 2018-2019 term at the end of June. The Bruthas also discussed the disturbing trend of supermarket ice cream licking. And finally, they addressed the most contentious issue of 2019 (at least, for white folks) -- the casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel in the Disney live action remake of the Little Mermaid. #notmyariel #mayomaidlivesmatter

In this episode, the Bruthas weigh in on the topic of reparations, particularly in light of Mitch McConnell's recent statements in opposition. The Bruthas also discuss: * When They See Us -- the documentary about the Central Park Five * The Craig Hicks trial * Ireland's first black mayor * AOC questioning why white killers aren't deemed "domestic terrorists" * It's Above Me Now -- the hotel clerk who refused a room to a racist * The Air BnB host who called black guests "monkeys" * The shooting of Big Papi and the spate of recent tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic.

In this episode, the Bruthas talk about their biggest social media pet peeves, many of which were suggested by our online BNL “family.” And no one was spared from the roasting. So you may want to take a deep breath before listening to this episode, particularly if you could be described as any of the following social media personalities: * Selfie Sheila * Beach Brenda * Foodie Freddy * Hashtag Harry * Romantic Rob * Vaguebooking Valerie * Drama Debbie * Filter Frieda * Birthday Brandy The Bruthas also talk about the incredibly generous act by America’s richest black person, Robert F. Smith, who paid off ALL of the student loans owed by the 2019 graduating class of Morehouse University. And needless to say, they make pitches for a similar act of philanthropy for paying off their school loans, some of which have been outstanding since 1992.

In this episode, the Bruthas weigh in on the controversy caused by Ayesha Curry's appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table web show. Is it okay for a spouse to want attention from someone other than their spouse? If so, in the #metoo era, are men still supposed to give that attention? And finally, why are people still sitting at the Red Table when the results are almost always being dragged on Black Twitter for a week as a result? Also, the Bruthas celebrate the birth of British Royal Archie Harrison Battencourt-Windsor and make predictions for the names of future Prince Harry - Meghan Markle offspring (Pookie is not out of the question). The Bruthas also spend some time discussing sports, which mainly consists of them dragging Uncle Tiger Woods and the Boston Pink Sox. And finally, the Bruthas give a little advice to the Dems on how to handle the White House's stonewalling of their information requests (i.e., start locking fools up).

In this episode, the Bruthas discuss the death penalty, criminal justice reform and the case for reparations. They also give their thoughts on the Democratic primary field and some preliminary predictions for the outcome of the 2020 election (which you are NOT going to like).

In this episode, the Bruthas pay tribute to fallen rapper, entrepreneur and activist Nipsey Hussle. In doing so, they talk about the challenges (and necessity) of not forgetting where you came from. And in other Los Angeles-rated news, the Bruthas discuss the surprise Magic Johnson resignation from the Lakers and the (not at all) surprising clapback by South Central’s own Auntie Maxine Waters against Treasury Secretary Mnuchin. In national black news, the Bruthas report on the arrest of the suspected black church arsonist in Louisiana. And in galactic black news, they discuss what is (falsely) being reported as the first images of a black hole. Finally, the Bruthas turn film critics analyze Jordan Peele’s latest cinematic thriller, Us. Spoiler alert: One of the Bruthas see the film as an unprecedented artistic achievement, while the older (and wider) Brutha just wants his eight fiddy back.

In this episode, the Bruthas discuss the stunning results of the last week; namely, the “exoneration” of Donald Trump in the Mueller probe and the decision of Illinois prosecutors to dismiss all charges against Jussie Smollett. The Bruthas will give their in-depth legal analysis (i.e., “This is some bull*&%), right here!”). Furthermore, the bruthas discuss the college admissions scandal that ensnared Hollywood actresses and ultimately, Dr. Dre. They also discuss the shocking revelation that you should bring your own beverages on a date with Cardi B. Lastly, the bruthas discuss Joe Biden’s failed attempt at pulling the okie-doke with the pre-nomination of Stacy Abrams as VP, speculate about the depth of the love between Corey Booker, and spend minutes trying to correctly pronounce the name of their favorite Democratic hopeful — Mayor Pete Bootygiggle.

In this episode of the podcast, the Bruthas talk about R. Kelly's blockbuster interview with Gayle King. Sean makes a shocking confession about his initial take on R. Kelly's meltdown and the Bruthas give their predictions about the final outcome of the criminal case against "the King of R&B" (sorry, Jacquees). The Bruthas also discuss the HBO documentary on Michael Jackson documentary and how the revelations therein affect their respective Jackson Five musical collections. They also discuss the very strange defense of Trump's racism at the Michael Cohen hearing (i.e., "Trump can't be racist. Look at this black woman, here! She works for him and everything." And finally, the Bruthas give a roundup on this year's Oscars, including their takes on Best Picture Winner -- The White Chauffeur (oops, The Green Book). Sean makes another shocking confession that just might cause him to lose some melanin (it's a good thing that light skin is still in style). Jesse makes his case for Black Panther and both Bruthas have a loving critique for Spike Lee's acceptance speech (congratulations on the victory, our brutha). This is a LONG episode but well worth the time, if for no other reason than to hear Jesse SING this week's intro. Enjoy!

Episode 25 is now available! In this episode, the Bruthas discuss the continuing saga of Jussie Smollett. They also discuss the somehow lesser reported story of the Coast Guard officer who was arrested with a cache of weapons and a "kill list." The Bruthas also touch briefly on the issue of whether college athletes should be paid for their talents. And finally, they weigh in on the current "integrity v. money" feud between Steve Harvey and Monique.

In this episode, the Bruthas try to figure out the fascination with blackface and why seemingly every politician in Virginia has a photo of them wearing it during the 1980s. Well, except for the black Lt. Gov., who is facing a very different allegation of past misconduct. The Bruthas also discuss the attack in Chicago against actor and musician Jussie Smollett, the shocking admission by Liam Neeson that he once attempted to exact racial revenge, and highlights of the State of the Union.

In the last year of his life, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a conversation with Harry Belafonte in which Dr. King lamented, "I have come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house." So, in recognition of the Dr. King holiday, the Bruthas examine the results of 50 years of racial integration. In short, they attempt to answer the question, "Has integration been a net positive for the black community as a whole?" The Bruthas also discuss current news events, including Smirkgate (the controversy of the Covington Catholic School students run-in with a native American elder) and Nancy Pelosi pulling the SOTU rug from under Trump's (tiny) feet.

More than 50 years ago, Malcolm X said, "The most disrespected person in America is the black woman." Sadly, his words seem to be as true today as they were back then. In this episode, the Bruthas talk about the abysmal level of respect and protection afforded black woman and girls. In doing so, they discuss the disturbing documentary Surviving R Kelly. They also discuss an incident involving a sista working at a McDonald's who had to fight off her white male attacker while three "bruthas" looked on. And just to keep it timely, the Bruthas end the episode with a discussion of Trump's "hamberder" party for the NCAA Champion Clemson Tigers and Jeff Bezos' pending divorce.

In this episode, the Bruthas discuss the recent controversy surrounding the song, Baby It's Cold Outside. They also discuss Kevin Hart stepping down as host of the Oscars as a result of past homophobic tweets. Sean gives his quick review of the movie Green Book, the movie that tells the story of the great black musician Dr. Don Shirley (well sort of). And finally, they recap the most recent developments in Putingate.

In response to a listener question, the Bruthas take a deep dive into American slavery and one of its lasting effects -- negrophobia. This is the irrational fear that, at any moment, black folks will rise up and commence the "negropocalypse." The Bruthas not only show the roots of this fear and its affects during slavery and beyond, but also, the corresponding fear that black folks live under -- caucaphobia. This is the black person's (quite rational) fear that any act could result in a white person experiencing negrophobia, unleashing horrible (even fatal) consequences upon the black person. And finally, the Bruthas discuss how you can end, or at least, reduce YOUR negrophobia.

The bruthas recap the results from the 2018 election. And despite their disappointment from the (apparent) losses of Abrams, Beto and Gillum, they rejoice in the fact that the Dems took back the House. Moreover, they highlight some of the many minority and women candidates who won their races. The bruthas also discuss the various state ballot questions, including the restoration of voting rights for felons in Florida and the ever-growing popularity of the sticky-icky (i.e., weed). And as bonus, the bruthas discuss the firing of Jeff "Bobo" Sessions and the remarkable exchange between Trump and CNN's Jim Acosta at Wednesday's press conference.

In this episode, the bruthas discuss this week's breaking news of the Magabomber. We also tackle the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Florida and Georgia. They also discuss Megyn Kelly's attempt to bring blackface back and the latest round of white women calling the police on black folks.

In this episode, the bruthas review Omarosa's book, Unhinged, and discuss the possible reinstatement of her black card or at least, a provisional invite to the cookout. In related news, they discuss the guilty of plea of Trump's fixer, Michael Cohen, and the guilty verdicts of his "ride or die" campaign manager, Paul "Paulie" Manafort. And finally, the bruthas weigh in on the toppling of the Silent Sam monument at the University of North Carolina.

In this episode, the bruthas give their thoughts on Coonapalooza -- the black pastors pilgrimage to the White House. They also weigh in on Donald Trump's Twitter rant against King James (and Michael Jordan's rather feckless response to it). And to end on a high note, they celebrate the victory of Wesley Bell for St. Louis County Prosecutor in the response to Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson in 2014; and what this victory might portend for possibly curbing the epidemic of police brutality.

In this episode, the bruthas explore the question of whether they would ever leave America and if so, as black man, where would they consider putting down new roots?

In this episode, we put our formidable legal minds to the task of determining exactly what black folks can do without having the cops called on them. As a result, this was going to be a very short episode because we could only come up with three activities between us. However, we were able to fill the rest of the time by discussing the myriad reasons for which cops were called on black folks in just the last few weeks alone.

The Bruthas discovered this lost episode from May 2018 deep in the BNL vaults. Enjoy!