The Black Agenda

Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you for Weekly Round-up #6. From discussion to commentary to humor, we have plenty of topics to cover. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment: DiscussionGeorgia will allow fetuses to be claimed as dependentsDemocrats help a MAGA candidate winComplaint filed against Ben CrumpBreak2nd Segment: News UpdatesKansas votes to uphold abortionMan shoots worker over cold friesNo Black representation of Detroit in CongressS.C. man removed from death rowNAACP demands student loan forgivenessMarine Corps 1st Black 4-star generalBreakQuick HitsTarrell Owens confronted by a "Karen"French scientist trolling on TwitterSlave cabin rental on AirbnbDrunk FL woman on golf cart on highwayToronto billboard offers stick of string cheeseEndingAugust Theme: Mass ShootingsDonateCharity of the Month: NAAGALike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are with you to talk about a very serious problem: Mass Shootings. They are joined by Dr. John R. Lott, Jr., a world-renowed gun expert and Founder/President of the Crime Prevention Research Center.1st Segment: Current NewsThe reason behind the uptick in mass shootingsWhat are we missing when thinking about mass shootingsImportant to distinguish between mass shooting vs mass public shootingDifferent metrics for defining a mass shooting can alter the data96% of mass shootings take place in places where guns are bannedBreak2nd Segment: Is This an American ProblemInterpretation of the data and sway the way it is viewedHow do we secure "soft" target locationsConsider not naming mass shooters to lessen their media exposureIf you have police at public places, have the police blend inHave signs of warning, rather than gun-free zone signageBreak3rd Segment: Analyzing Solutions for Mass ShootingsRed flag lawsLicensing programBanning large-capacity magazinesBreakEndingAugust Theme: Mass ShootingsDonateCharity of the Month: NAAGALike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are glad to be back with you this week for Weely Round-Up #5. Our 1st Segment is all about Discussion followed by News Updates in the 2nd Segment, and everyone's favorite...our comedic Quick Hits!!! Sit back and listen well....1st Segment: DiscussionFlorida will allow veterans to teach without a degreeU.S. economy shrinks...talks of recessionDemocrats closing the Midterms gapBreak2nd Segment: News UpdatesUN declares monkeypox a global emergencyCreflo Dollar says tithing isn't necessaryN.Y. bishop robbed of $1M worth of jewelry during sermonDeal to get Brittney Griner homeFederal lawsuit against SeaWorld's Sesame Place in PhillyJust Dept. launches environmental racism investigationLottery worth over $1BBreakQuick HitsKevin Hart shames Channing CrowderWoman sets wrong house on fireMO Business signage warFL woman with pitchfork and whip selling teddy bearsEndingAugust Theme: Mass ShootingsDonateCharity of the Month: Single Parent ProjectLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back after a by-week for Weekly Round-up #4. Plenty of news and comedy to get to, so Sit back and Listen well!1st SegmentAZ limits police videoingU.S. schools remain segregatedBlack farmers warn of food stortageBreak2nd SegmentUnited Justice Coaliton Social Justice SummitBiden/Thompson COVID UpdatesRacist police chief oustedBNC bought by Byron AllenAfrican American dictionaryMan sues SkittlesNew 3-digit national suicide prevention lifelineBreakQuick HitsWoman uses 'teacher voice' to chase bear awayMystery shrouds colossal Brink's heistPolice say stop yelling at touristsBass Pro won't honor sock lifetime warrantyHerschel Walker on air qualityEndingAugust Theme: Mass ShootingsDonateCharity of the Month: Single Parent ProjectLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back with you for another edition of Weekly Round-Up. This week they are joined by Content Creation Team Intern, Khaleb DeLeon. Plenty of news to cover, so Sit back and Listen well!1st Segment: DiscussionCop that killed Tamir Rice gets hiredArizona governor faces universal school vouchers challengeWhite supremacist group march in BostonBreak2nd Segment: News UpdatesBrittney Griner pleads guiltyDisneyland's social media accounts hacked with racist, offensive postsRetailers scale back hiring as worry about a slowdown growsGas weekend special: $1.99Festival aims to celebrate Afro-Latino culture and fight 'erasure'Biden awards Medal of FreedomBreakQuick HitsMan killed after he lights firework on his headRhode Island Senator Tiara Mack twerking on the 4th of JulyGOP candidate vows to fight 'Democrats in Klan hoods' with AR-15California woman fakes cancer, forges notes to avoid prisonIdaho zoo's 60-year-old spider monkey might be world's oldestFL man speaks his mind in brutal obituary for his fatherEndingJuly Theme: Fatherlessness and Single-Parent HomesDonateCharity of the Month: Single Parent ProjectLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back with you for Weekly Round-up #2. Plenty of news to cover, so Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (0:49)'Woke-ification' Infrastructure in FL60 Bullets Shot into Jayland WalkerSlavery = 'Involuntary Relocation'Break2nd Segment (18:02)Ice Cube Teams Up with NFLSupreme Court and Voting RightsSen. John Cornyn on Brown v. Board of EducationKetanji Brown Jackson Sworn InTraffic Stops for Loud MusicGhislaine Maxwell Sentence to 20 Years/R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 YearsBreakQuick Hits (26:12)FL Man Steals from DisneyPutin Calls Western Leaders 'Disgusting'RI Dunkin' Accidentally Offers White Residents Free CoffeeFrench's Ketchup Ice PopsFarm with 110 SnakesWoman Marries RagdollEndingJuly Theme: Fatherlessness and Single-Parent HomesDonateCharity of the Month: Single Parent ProjectLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you for Season 5, Weekly Round-Up #1. We have a new format to give you more discussion but still the same great commentary and humor. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (1:48)Roe v. Wade OverturnedLandmark Gun Violence BillReparations for Housing OnlyBreak2nd Segment (18:20)Biden Calls for Gas Tax HolidayOfficer Video during Traffic StopImporting Baby FormulaWalmart Doula Expansion25-YR Sentence for Derek ChauvinChildren Drink Floor SealantBreakQuick Hits (29:20)Dildo in Catfish"Badlands" Booker Alexa and Your Dead Relatives14 Nurses Pregnant TogetherUrine Sensors on ElevatorsTikTok "Healthy Coke"Ending (45:00)Next Month Theme: Fatherlessness and Single-Parent HomesDonateCharity of the Month: Coming in JulyLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back and glad to be with you for Season 5. We start this season off by discussing the apology from the American Psychological Association. APA gave an apology for their role in perpetrating systemic racism throughout American history. Dr. Vanessa Hintz joins us to talk about how this came about and what APA plans to do in the future. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment: Why the Apology (2:05)Why was this apology importantPsychology being used to protect whiteness2nd Segment: How Does Institutional Racism Work (15:18)How institutional racism has affected our mental healthHistorical examples of the misuse of psychology3rd Segment: What Can Institutions Do to Help (27:55)Where does the field of psychology stand on this moveSkepticism to trust the field of psychologyWhat can other institutions doFinal Message (43:55)Ending (51:57)Next Month Themes: Abortions, Fatherlessness, and Single-Parent HomesDonateCharity of the Month: Coming in JulyLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back with you to delivery news and funny moments. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (00:50)Malcom Nance Fights in UkraineTennessee controversial billMichelle Obama's Brother Sues SchoolFlorida Fights DisneyProfessor Says Black and Asians Resent the WestBlack Educator Wins Teacher of the YearBreak: Jazz Mango2nd Segment (19:27)Quick UpdatesDwayne Haskins DeathMike Tyson FightWelfare Money UnspentMass ShootingsGentrified Weed Man82 year MarriageBreak: PermafrostQuick Hits (39:36)$500 WeddingPatient Inhales Drill BitWeed LasagnaWorld Record TongueEaster Egg CondomsHungry Son Bomb ThreatBreak: Noble DubEnding (57:28)Next Episode: 'How Instituions Promote Racism' (April 26, 20220DonateCharity of the Month: Operation HopeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin review the compliance issues of Black Lives Matter and how it might affect the cause. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment: Why is BLM on Blast? (0:57)Out of complianceWhat is a Form 990?BLM's can't raise moneyWatchdog group files IRS complaintQuestions surrounding majority of their moneyBreak: Permafrost by BAKERMAN2nd Segment: How Does This Impact the Cause? (15:15)Ammunition for the GOP and conservativesImpact on other social justice organizations What can be done to repair BLM's reputationMore transparency and organizational structureBreak: DriveEnding (35:48)Next WR: WR#14 (April 23, 2022)Next Episode: 'How Institutions Promote Racism' w/ Dr. Maysa Akbar (April 19, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Operation HopeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back with you to delivery news and funny moments. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (1:15)CA Reparations Task Force meetsNational Urban League's 'State of Black America'Biden on 'Ghost Guns'Lawsuit on protestingFinancial Family Reunion SummitBreak: O. Sky2nd Segment (22:27)Quick UpdatesBrooklyn subway shooter arrestedLawsuit alleges university targeted Black, female studentsTalk of race, sex in schools divides AmericansOrlando's new summer youth employment programBreak: BrooklinQuick Hits (43:53)TSA agents find sword inside oblivious traveler's caneProtester tries to glue herself to basketball courtFun way to get $2,400Company settles dog-leasing allegations for more than $900KMan gets 2 years for multistate motorized golf cart theftsActivists projected a giant Ukrainian flag on Russia's DC embassy Break: Noble DubEnding (62:43)Next Episode: 'Is BLM being Shady' (April 19, 2022)Next WR: WR#14 (April 23, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Operation HopeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you to discuss a topic that might make you do a double-take as you are scrolling. They certainly support all elements of Black culture but wanted to provide a counter-narrative that says structural racism does and does not exist. To help, they are joined by Ronda Racha Penrice. All music in this episode by Josh Johnson. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment: Recognizing Black Culture (1:53)Who or what shapes Black cultureMisunderstanding of the value and roots of Black cultureHow a bad image in the media affects our cultureBreak: The Way You Are2nd Segment: Does Culture Influence Outcomes (15:54)Why are people of color over-represented in povertyThe influence of explicit rap musicDifference expressions of Black cultureBreak: Company 3rd Segment: Reinforcing Black Excellence in Our Culture (34:26)Will there need to be government interventionShifting away from negative stereotypesBuilding reverence for our culture and historyBreak: Fast ForwardFinal Message (48:11)Break: I Like You TooEnding (59:53)Next WR: WR#13 (April 16, 2022)Next Episode: Episode Special (April 19, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Operation HopeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back again to bring you Weekly Round-up #12. This is their way to deliver news and commentary in an insight and comedic way. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (0:49)Sherly Lee Ralph wasn't 'Black enough' for tv roleBlack doll hung in classroomImprovements in K-12 school buildingsStacey Abrams criticized for millionaire statusFire squad or electric chair executionThe TSA's funny social media accountBreak: Spring Mornings2nd Segment (16:35)Quick UpdatesUkraine-Russian UpdateDirector Lee Daniels apologizes to Mo'NiqueLouisiana might ban mugshotsHouston neighborhood papered with racist flyersRihanna Debut's on Forbes's Billionaires ListAfrican immigrant 'double standard'Break: PatienceQuick Hits (35:04)German man gets 90 COVID-19 shotsThe Sports Bra women's sports bar$10M Lottery win from an accidental bumpFox bites CongressmanPaula Patton's Fried Chicken RecipeMan sends STI results instead of cover letterBreak: Jazz ApricotEnding (56:00)Next Episode: "Can Black Culture Hurt Us" with Ronda Racha Penrice (April 12, 2022)Next WR: WR#13 (April 16, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Operation HopeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you another double-hitter with two great guests, Nadia Combs (School Board Chair, Hillsborough County Schools, FL) and Bishop Althea Greene (School Board Vice Chair, Shelby County Schools, TN), to discuss how school boards have had to adjust to the pandemic and politics in their school districts. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment: Rise in Attention (2:42)How school board races have changedBalancing public concern and health needs of districtRefocusing the attentionMental toll on board members due to death threatsB: The Big City by Pecan Pie2nd Segment: How School Boards Influence the Day to Day (26:08) How politics can impact the overall educational experiencePurpose of a school boardWhat kind of parental involvement do we needB: Sour ApplesFinal Messages (52:52)Building our schools, not fighting culture warsChanging the narrative and incentive for running for school boardB: Flight to TunisiaEnding (65:45)Next WR: WR#12 (April 9, 2022)Next Episode: "Can Black Culture Hurt Us" (April 12, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Operation HopeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News ArticlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back at it with news, commentary, and humor. Stick around for the Quick Hits at the end. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (1:07)Student awarded $90K for being bullied by teacherWill Smith is not a stain on the Black communitySenate Dems explain the path to voting rights and student loan forgivenessWoman writes letter in support of her kidnapperB: Trendsetter by Mood Maze2nd Segment (17:38)Quick UpdatesBiden-Harris $5.8T budget proposalPrediabetes doubles in childrenMaxine Waters tells homeless to "Go Home"$14M to Denver protestersOne of MSU's first black football players diesB:BonfireQuick Hits (35:05)Professor calls armed police on students for tardinessBraces, sex pills, fake eyeball among bizarre NJ beach trashLab-grown exotic animal meatsScientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for bloodJapanese city to host annual 'Penis FestivalBest April Fool's jokesB:Low Stuff by kidcutEnding (53:45)Next Episode: "The Battle for School Board" (April 5, 2022)Next WR: WR#12 (April 9, 2022)DonateNEW Charity of the Month: Operation HopeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After watching the hearing of SCOTUS Nominee Judge Jackson, Adrian and Devin thought it would be a great time to talk about SCOTUS. We have two experts with us to discuss the matter: Sarah Turberville (POGO) and Zinelle October (ACS). Sit back and listen well!1st: How SCOTUS Affects Policy (2:05)Original purpose of the CourtPower of judicial reviewLiving constitution or originalism on the BenchLife appointments and democracyB: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)2nd: Partisanship Issues (20:42)Using a nonpartisan committee to nominate judgesHow to address partisanship with the CourtFavorability of court decisions affects viewpointWhy the GOP cares so much about the CourtB: Patience3rd: The Nomination Process (38:39)Was it different to have a Black woman in the chairShould we amend SCOTUS confirmation hearingsB: Smokey's Lounge4th: Reforming the Court (56:56)Supermajority to strike down lawsTerms limits on the CourtOther reforms for the Court to considerLikelihood of seeing changeB: Whitefish SaladEnding (75:24)Next WR: WR#11 (April 2, 2022)Next Episode:  April 5, 2022DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are glad to be back with you to discuss breaking and major news this week. Some things you may have heard about. Others you probably do not know. Make sure you stick with us until the end for our funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:38)Deion Sanders blasts missing NFL teamsU.S.'s plan to end racial bias in home appraisalsPolice ticket and tow checkpoints in Jackson, MSThreat to "tar and feather" BLM StreetDoctors receiving death threatsNew names for military basesB: Bitcoin2nd Segment (19:10)Quick UpdatesBiden warns against Russian cyberattacksRussia committed war crimesCal State drops SAT/ACT requirementsBlack woman alleges racist culture at GoogleNew bill for national mental health hotlineBlack News Channel ceases operationsB: The SoupQuick Hits (40:00)Idaho potato perfumeTikTok loses his job for videosGay dog abandoned but finally adoptedBear opens car door twice to get a sandwichPusha T's diss track towards Mickey D'sWoman calls cops on KFC for missing chickenB: Sunny MorningEnding (59:02)Next Episode:  Let's Talk about SCOTUS (Mar 29, 2022)Next WR: WR#11 (April 2, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March is Women's History Month and last Tuesday (Mar 15, 2022) was Equal Pay Day. Adrian and Devin are joined by intern Mori Johnson to discuss pay disparities for women and other factors that stem out of unequal pay. Sit back and listen well!1st: Why Brittany Went to Russia (1:05)Russia has been a popular spot for female athletesTop salary of WNBA vs NBARevenue sharing is extremely low in the WNBAPoor situations for women's payBreak: A to the O2nd: Disparities for Women (14:15)Pay disparities for womenThe wealth gap for womenWomen are in more debtWomen have less savings and retirementOccupational segregationBreak: Stars and Constellations3rd: Raising Wages (33:20)The Equal Pay Act of 1963Paycheck Fairness Act (2021)Raising the minimum wageWays we can ensure equal payBreak: The JamEnding: (55:55)Next WR: WR#9 (Mar 26, 2022)Next Episode:  Let's Talk about SCOTUS (Mar 29, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are happy to be with you again to deliver news, commentary and humor in this edition of their Weekly Round-Up. Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (0:47)Uber's new fuel feeKim K's advice to poor peopleTX ballot rejections skyrocket'Slave Auction' at a public schoolWells Fargo refinance loans discriminationPoor People's Campaign for povertyBreak: Easy Saturday2nd Segment (18:40)Quick UpdatesGriner's detention extendedBlack city in TN taken over by stateGA bill to pay exonerated inmatesBlack prosecutor to lead PPP loan fraud crackdownExpansion of tax creditsEntrepreneur gives $200k worth of free gasOther stories to check outBreak: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)Quick Hits (35:30)Herschel Walker doesn't understand evolutionNewborn rhino named after Kyiv in honor of UkraineMike Tyson ear-shaped weed gummiesCheerleader saves March Madness gameMan catfished by dad, brings them closerMarch Madness UpdatesBreak: IntentionsEnding (53:37)Next Episode: Raising Wages for Women (Mar 22, 2022)Next WR: WR#9 (Mar 26, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are bring you an episode to educate you on the rise in violent crime that the U.S. has experienced since 2020. To help us make sense of it all, we are joined by Dr. John K. Roman, a senior fellow in the Economics, Justice and Society Group at NORC at the University of Chicago. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: The Rise in Crime (2:11)Is it just murders that we should be alarmed aboutWhat role is the media and social media playingUnsupported theories for the spike in crimeShould we blame "Defund the Police"Break: Cooper Ave2nd Segment: What Leads to Crime (13:50)The argument for environment and opportunityHow racism, discrimination, and prejudice play into crime statsHow does being a part of a community deter crimeBreak: Whitefish Salad3rd Segment: What Can We Do to Address Crime (26:47)How do we get away from the "tough on crime" stanceHow do we truly deter criminals rather than just creating more lawsBreak: Scary IslandFinal Message (39:40)Break: AnywhenEnding (46:53)Next WR: WR#9 (Mar 19, 2022)Next Episode: Raising Wages for Women (Mar 22, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are glad to be back with you to deliver the news mixed in with our commentary and humor. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:31)Reviving NYC's tourismRacism at iHeartMediaHealth implications of racismFederal prosecutors are getting blackerBrittney Griner detained in RussiaFirst Black-owned networking appBreak: Soul Searching2nd Segment (17:49)Emmett Till Antilynching Act passesJussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jailGas prices an American sacrifice for UkraineTexan QB won't face criminal charges'Black Panther' director mistaken for bank robberConnecting incarcerated with their familiesBreak: Come Vibe with MeQuick Hits (36:49)Bat flying around during 'The Batman' screeningMan hides 52 reptiles in pants for border crossingPutin loses his headBritain's best man cave could land owner jail timeNYC man rescued twice in 2 daysCompany offers employees masturbation breaksBreak: Take That BackEnding (55:43)Next Episode: Better Understanding Crime w/ John K. Roman (Mar 15, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are bringing you a different kind of episode this week. One that catches you up on why the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is taking place and how African refugees have been discriminated against compared to non-white refugees. We are also joined by one of our interns, Aidan Gonzales. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: The Russian Ukraine War and Why (3:09)History between Russia and UkrainePutin's stance on Ukraine and NATOHow the media is covering the warRussia misinformationEffects to Russia's economyBreak: Bitcoin2nd Segment: Mistreatment of Africans (20:10)How African refugees are being treatedAfrican students facing discriminationUkraine's Neo-Nazi BattalionEuropean perception of people of colorUkraine's Foreign Minister apologiesWhat you can do to helpBreak: ParakeetEnding (42:32)Next Episode: WR#8 (Mar 12, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are excited to bring you commentary and humor while discussing breaking news of the week. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (1:02)State of the Union RecapOfficer who shot Breonna Taylor found not guiltyBlack woman forced to back of airplaneNew Treasury Advisory Committee for racial equityFormer homeless couple helping the homelessBreak: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)2nd Segment (16:33)Africans being mistreated in UkraineHug-a-thug intervention programMayor Lightfoot defamation lawsuitGov DeSantis says, "Take it off"Tucker Carlson asking for SCOTUS nominee's LSAT scoresBreak: I Have a ReservationQuick Hits (33:33)TikTok star bustedStonehenge, ancient solar calendar$3M work of meth in onion shipmentTwo kids charged with battery after shooting silly string at other kids Live cow washes up on beachWheel of Fortune puzzle failBreak: Disco KnightsEnding (50:34)Next Episode: Russia Ukraine Special (Mar 8th, 2022)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are glad to be with you for HBCU Awareness Month. This year, we wanted to discuss our Greek organizations at our HBCUs. We are joined by 3 panelists for a discussion. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: History of the Divine 9 (4:01)Alpha Phi AlphaAlpha Kappa AlphaKappa Alpha PsiOmega Psi PhiDelta Sigma ThetaPhi Beta SigmaZeta Phi BetaSigma Gamma RhoIota Phi ThetaBreak: Flight to Tunisia 2nd Segment: Panel Discussion (18:14)Jasmine Powell (Delta Sigma Theta, Brown University)Randy Hill (Kappa Alpha Psi, North Carolina A&T)Raymond Gee Jr., Esq (Alpha Phi Alpha, Jackson State University).Break: Take It EasyEnding (43:58) Next Episode: WR#7 (Mar 5th)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are excited to be back with you to deliver the news, commentary, and humor. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:49)Biden administration to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelinesProposed $450M bridge threatens historic Black community in FloridaAbolition newspaper revivedColin Kaepernick's Autopsy InitiativeWhite supremacy power grid attacksAmazon suspends BLM from charity platformBreak: Born a Rockstar2nd Segment (18:52)Russian invasionThe Queen is dead (fake news)Biden SCOTUS pickBaltimore Sun apologizes for role in racismMaternal death rate for Black mothers 3x higher than white mothersMost Americans against banning booksBreak: The JamQuick Hits (37:51)Hank the TankTooth growing in noseWalmart shopper "hissy fit"Money smelling dog poopFL man stuffs crossbow in pantsSherriff deputy goatBreak: Smokey's LoungeEnding (53:44)Next Episode: Mar 1stDonateCharity of the Month: Equal Justice Initiative Like, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are joined by Dr. Amara Enyia (Movement 4 Black Lives) to discuss why Reparations must be a part of restorative justice for Black Americans. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: Why We Need Reparations (2:40)How should we structure the conversation of reparationsHow do we convince naysayers?What do you say to people who feel reparations should go to everyone, not just blacksBreak: Da Funky Rapsta2nd Segment: Best Forms of Reparations to Heal Our Communities (16:45)Should it be cash or something moreIs the federal government just stalling with H.R. 40?Break: Philly Crew3rd Segment: Will Reparations Solve Our Problems (33:30)How do we position our communities to take advantage of reparationsWill reparations solve systemic issuesBreak: ParakeetFinal Message (49:40)Break: The SoupEnding (58:05)Next Episode: WR #6 (Feb 26th)DonateCharity of the Month: Equal Justice Initiative Like, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back again to deliver the news, along with great commentary and humor. Don't forget to listen through to the funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:37)U.S. unveils tool to direct green investment to disadvantaged communities Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rulesCherokee Nation acknowledges role in slaveryBias in Beijing OlympicsBlack History Month NewsFounder of tech firms named top Black-owned app developer in the U.S.Break: Twisted Bandits All Around 2nd Segment (19:56)Biden is ‘convinced' Putin has decided to invade UkraineNational Archives: Trump took classified items to Mar-a-LagoBlack Gay PriestNY Post shamed for mocking Snoop Dog for smoking weedTikToker debunks fake Black history ‘facts' many people still believeNikole Hannah-Jones, Cornel West among instructors for free MasterClass offered for Black History MonthBreak: River CityQuick Hits (36:06)Baptisms performed by Arizona priest declared invalid due to the word 'we'Romance fraud: Looking for love in wrong place proves costly Volunteers to test new Swiss jailCash for poop picsEntire cabin stolenTHC-tainted Thai foodBreak: Side SteppinEnding (52:10)Next Episode: What Should Reparations Be with Dr. Amara Enyia (Movement 4 Black Lives)DonateCharity of the Month: Equal Justice Initiative Like, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you Weekly Round-Up #4 jam packed with news, commentary, and humor. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (1:18)White House hosts Black History Month roundtableBLM swimsuit almost cost swimmerBlack pastors overwhelmed with mental health careNew bodycam appBlack Americans less likely to have will to pass down wealthSenators call for gas tax suspensionMadam C.J. Walker's descendant relaunches the matriarch's haircare lineBreak: Take It Easy2nd Segment (18:24)Biden on Ukraine situationAccess to three US-Canada border crossings cut offBiden Administration and crack pipesCA sues Tesla for racially segregated workplace2022 Beijing fake snowThis Day in Black HistoryBreak: StaycationQuick Hits (35:15)Man upset over Canada's mask mandates threatens wrong OttawaMan fights to keep his pet pigFriends who have attended every Super Bowl plan final tripGeorgia 'body' discovery in forestNick Cannon gifted condom vending machineZoo hires Marvin Gaye impersonatorBreak: Sunny MorningEnding (50:40)Next Episode: Throwbacks on Black HistorySetting the Standard for Black HistoryWhat is Black HistoryThe HistoryMakersDonateCharity of the Month: Equal Justice Initiative Like, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Angela N. Holton about the state of Black relationships and how we can build strong, lasting relationships. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: How Black Issues Affect Dating (2:17)Current state of Black datingHow Black issues affect our datingWhat is Black loveBreak: Twisted Bandits All Around Me2nd Segment: Gender Roles in Black Dating (15:44)Black Male FragilityAre gender roles relevant in today's cultureSupport equals listeningBreak: This is a Jazz Station3rd Segment: Strengthening Black Relationship (36:04)Choosing qualities for you and your partnerInstilling health, stable relationshipsBreak: Bit CoinEnding (49:30)Next WR: #4 (Feb 12th)Next Episode: Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation (Feb 15th)DonateCharity of the Month: Equal Justice Initiative Like, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you breaking news and major stories of the week. Mixed with some comedy, music, and commentary, you'll certainly enjoy. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:33)Crown Act for Black HairstylesCorporate America Failing to Deliver on PromisesHBCU Bomb ThreatsNicki Minaj and Motherhood ChangeWhoopi Goldberg Suspended for Holocaust CommentsParty Supplies for Black ChildrenBreak: Cooper Ave2nd Segment (18:36)Quick UpdatesNew Intel with RussiaGiuliani on "The Masked Singer"Brian Flores Sues NFLBlack Woman Gets 6 Years for Registering to VoteNYC Salary Ranges LawTaste the Diaspora Break: Flight to TunisiaQuick Hits (40:54)Baby Delivered during SnowstormMichael Rapaport Blasted with SnowballMan Walking on Lake MichiganRihanna is PregnantWoman Wrongly Inseminated by StrangerToo Cold in Florida for IguanasBreak: Side SteppinEnding (55:12)Next Episode: Black Relationship Management with Angela Horton (Feb 8th)Next WR: #4 (Feb 12th)DonateCharity of the Month: Equal Justice Initiative Like, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Black History Month! Adrian and Devin are excited to be with you to discuss how our People have contributed to the success of America. We discuss several individuals you probably have not heard about but have done major things for our nation. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: Healthcare (0:45)Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Mary Eliza MahoneyDr. Marilyn Hughes GastonDr. James McCune SmithBreak: Sour Apples2nd Segment: Business (10:50)George and Joan JohnsonAnnie Turnbo MaloneMary Van Brittan BrownBreak: Side Steppin3rd Segment: Technology (17:50)Otis BoykinRoy L Clay, Sr.Patricia BathDr. Mark DeanBreak: Mirror Mind4th Segment: Entertainment (28:10)Berry Gordy Jr.Nina SimoneRobert L. JohnsonBreak: Philly CrewEnding (41:22)Next Episode: WR#3 (Feb 5th)DonateCharity of the Month: Equal Justice Initiative Like, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you news, commentary, and humor through breaking stories of the week. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:23)Supreme Court Retire Opens New Seat Florida School District Cancels Civil Rights Seminar Georgia Pastor, Wife Arrested After 8 Found Locked In BasementBlack Man's Conviction Reversed in Nevada Due to ‘Racial Stereotypes' U.S. Rep. Cori Bush's Car Struck By Gunfire, No One InjuredSchool offers Full Tuition to 58 students After a Scholarship Award Message ErrorBlack Enrollment in Med School Jumps 21%Break: The Thought of You2nd Segment (17:58)Quick UpdatesMorehouse College Launches Institute To Study Issues Impacting Black Men Connecticut Police Open Investigation into Black Woman's Death​​Mississippi Capital City Struggles with Aging Water System‘Tiger King' Joe Exotic Resentenced to 21 Years in PrisonWhite Podcast Host Joe Rogan Believes the Term ‘Black' Is WeirdStackwell Created As Platform To Grow Black Wealth, End Racial Wealth Gap Break: Far ApartQuick Hits (39:48)Gov Tells Bette Midler to Kiss Dog's ‘heinie' - and Shows ItFake Poop Helps Evicted Owls Settle into New NeighborhoodIrish Police Investigate Claim Dead Man Taken to Post OfficeViral TikTok Video of Swiss Village Tricks Florida Woman into Visiting N.C. TownVeteran Wins $4M Lottery Using Fortune Cookie NumbersBiden Hot Mic CursingBreak: Hot TopicEnding (55:12)Next Episode: Black Contributions to American Success (Feb 1st)Donate: Coming in FebruaryCharity of the Month: Coming in FebruaryLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin sit down with Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar to discuss how virtual learning is impacting students and communities. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: Analyzing the Virtual Classroom Environment (2:17)The task that district leaders, administrators, teachers, staff and even parents dealt with going fully remoteHow can we work on attending to the other factors in student's lives that affect their virtual learning experienceBreak: Straight Fuse2nd Segment: Effects of Race on Virtual Learning (11:46)What makes Black/Hispanic students more susceptible to learning loss during the pandemicHow does poverty factor into the equationHow do we make this situation more real in the minds of our political leaders and community leadersBreak: The Thought of You3rd Segment: Making Up for Lost Time (27:55)What consequences are we setting ourselves up forWhat are public schools in Florida doing or exploring to help students makeup for lost instruction timePolicy changes in educationBreak: Target FuseFinal Message (48:22)Break: Know MyselfEnding (57:50)Next Episode: Weekly Round-Up #2 (Jan 29th)Donate: TBACharity of the Month: Coming in FebruaryLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are excited to be back with you to bring you the first Weekly Round-Up of Season 4. We have plenty of news to cover, so Sit back and listen well!1st Segment (0:45)Passing of Delta Sigma Theta National PresidentVoting Rights Bill BlockedAt-Home COVID TestWhite Discomfort BillBan on Congress Trading StockMaya Angelou QuarterBreak: Bonfire2nd Segment (18:45)Ukraine Russia TensionsHistorical Black Churches Receive Major DonationInexperienced, Uncertified Teachers at Black and Latino SchoolsJay-Z's Team Roc vs Kansas City PoliceMLK's Niece and Myths about Black FathersWillie O'Ree Congressional Gold MedalBreak: Jazz MangoQuick Hits (32:15)Louisiana U.S. Senate Candidate Lights Up for AdPastor Mike Todd Apologies for Spit in Churchgoer's FaceAustralian Woman Finds Scorpion in BroccoliDog Saved After Drone Carrying Sausage Lures Her To SafetyWV Reporter Hit By Car During SegmentMI Highway Patrol Sends Batman-themed AlertBreak: The Lone WoodlouseEnding (46:34)Next Episode: Is Virtual Learning Hurting Black Students? (Jan 25th)Guest: Florida Education Association President, Andrew SparDonate: TBACharity of the Month: Coming in FebruaryLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are joined by Marc Morial (National Urban League President and CEO) to discuss the legacy of Dr. King and what we need to do currently to bring about social justice. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: The Black American Dream (2:30)How would you grade the Administration and Congress?What is on the Black Agenda for 2022Break: Staycation2nd Segment: Thankful of the Victories (14:12)What is the response from all these legislation?Is the media and critics confusing the public?What do you think it will take for congress to bypass the filibuster for voting rights?Break: Brooklin3rd Segment: Building More Momentum (29:45)What is your message to Black voters who feel like President Biden and Democrats aren't focused?What should be the strategy to show white Americans that this progress will enhance life for all Americans?Break: Chef BrianFinal Message (44:10)Break: SaturdayEnding (48:40)Weekly Round-Up: #1 (Jan 22nd)Next Episode: Is Virtual Learning Hurting Black Students? (Jan 25th)Donate: TBACharity of the Month: Coming in FebruaryLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you the last episode for Season 3. They are joined by Amy Hanauer from ITEP to discuss all of the recent government spending. Happy Holidays. Be sure to join us in Jan 2022 for Season 4!!! Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (2:13)Government spending on critical areas like infrastructure, healthcare, internet, water, and others, to correct inefficienciesHow should we frame the conversation around government spendingUnderinvestment in various communities Break: Soul Searching2nd Segment (13:45) Benefits of BBBDisincentives to opportunity and wealthDisadvantages of increasing monopolizationBreak: Chef Brian3rd Segment (28:40)How do you think this will change once we get a republican or a democrat like Joe Manchin in the White HouseDoes the national debt concern you at all when you look at the economic outlook for the countryWill we need to change other spending like Social SecurityBreak: Sour ApplesFinal Message (41:12)Break: Brooklin BridgeEnding (50:13)Happy Holidays!!! See you Jan 2022 for Season 4!!!DonateCharity of the Month: Unicorn RiotLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeSeason Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you the last Weekly Round-Up of 2021. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:40)Jussie Smollett found guilty in hate crime hoaxTN Teacher Matthew Hawn Fired for 'Forcing' White Privilege ViewsChris Cuomo fired from CNNLAPD Detective compares Los Angeles to 'The Purge' due to rise in crimeDictionary.com anoints allyship word of the year for 2021Amazon to launch accelerator program for real estate developers of colorBreak: X-Ray Vision2nd Segment (17:40)Black Community displaced for Uni of GAFBI may close police use-of-force database due to lack of officer participationLawsuit claims that Harvard makes it easier for Black and Latino studentsTrump UpdateChild Tax Credits in jeopardyBlack Student With Autism Graduates as Valedictorian With 4.8 GPABreak: Late TruthQuick Hits (40:01)Panther' The Cat Finally RescuedSnowstorm leads to impromptu sleepover for 31 people at Denmark IkeaCamel Beauty Contest Rocked By Botox Scandal Goat steals papers from government office in IndiaAccidental shooting leads police to home with over 70 cats New Hampshire woman allegedly kept mother's corpse for months while Social Security payments continuedBreak: New YearEnding (52:29)LineupLast Episode: Dec 14th, 2021 "Can We Pay For This?" with Amy Hanauer from the Institute on Tax and Economic PolicyNext Weekly Round-up: Jan 2022DonateCharity of the Month: Unicorn RiotLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Mike Webb from the News Literacy Project about how fake news and misinformation have mislead people. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: The Rise in Misinformation (2:30)When did being loose with the truth and pushing conspiracy theories take hold in our politics?How do we protect freedom of speech while controlling the level of misinformation on the internet?7 Areas of a Credible News SourceBreak: Soul Searching2nd Segment: Separating Fact from Fiction (10:11)What tips can you give us to make sure we stick to the PEP method when faced with ignorance or intolerance to facts?How do we weed out bad experts and combat facts when they come from sources that are credible to some but not to others?Could Social Media or Congress do more to help?Lateral ReadingWhat role do Americans have in allowing misinformation to spread?Only hearing information you want to hearBreak: Company (Josh Johnson)3rd Segment: Awareness for News Literacy (25:35)How do we go about making sure that steps like this are beneficial and do not push certain agendas or biases?What community outreach services need to be included to make sure adults get the same level of resources as our students?What needs to be done to help heal the relationship between the media and Americans?Break: Take That BackFinal Message (38:00)Break: LifelongEnding (45:11)LineupNext Weekly Round-up: Dec 11th, 2021New Episode: Dec 14th, 2021 "Can We Pay For This?" with Amy Hanauer from the Institute on Tax and Economic PolicyDonateCharity of the Month: Unicorn RiotLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin are back from their Thanksgiving Break to bring you another edition of news, commentary, and jokes. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:50)Trevor Noah and VaccinesSCOTUS Hearing Abortion CaseMissing/Murdered Black Women Task ForceLow Vaccine Rates in AfricaKevin Strickland ExoneratedBreak: Mirror Mind2nd Segment (20:58)Quick UpdatesNetflix Using Black BanksRacism in LandlordsMichigan School ShootingFL Civilian Military Force2 Year Old GeniusBreak: Early ArvilQuick Hits (39:11)Will Smith Shows Grandma a Sex SceneReindeer BurglarPastor Preaches Approved Martial RapeWoman Breastfeeding Cat on PlaneRandom Bowls of Mashed PotatoesDick PoundBreak: BrooklinEnding (54:54)LineupNew Episode: Dec 7th, 2021 "Era of Misinformation" with Mike WebbNext Weekly Round-up: Dec 11th, 2021DonateCharity of the Month: Unicorn RiotLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Nicole Ndumele from the Center for American Progress about how fixing our nation's infrastructure will improve inequality. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: This is Not a New Issue (2:15)How to frame the conversation around raceDisplacement of Black families during interstate systemBreak: Nilly Willy2nd Segment: The Effects of Inequitable Infrastructure (12:47)Blight caused by poor infrastructureDangers of inequitable infrastructureWhat brought us to this crisisBreak: Cabellero3rd Segment: What's Currently on the Table (22:37)How do Blacks and other groups ensure a seat at the tableMessage to Biden and CongressFocusing GDP on InfrastructureConcern for states controlling Infrastructure spendingBreak: Sunset n BeachzFinal Message (34:00)Break: This is a Jazz StationEnding (40:24)Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 4th, 2021New Episode: Dec 7th, 2021 "Era of Misinformation" with Mike WebbDonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Chrystina Johnson about factors of the Black Diet that have affected our health along with tips for budgeting and meal prep. We even discuss a newer concept called Intuitive Eating. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: How Can Food Be Harmful (2:10)How food has impacted generational healthMoral values on certain foodsFood freedomBreak: Staycation2nd Segment: Teaching Our People about Healthy Eating (10:55)Building a healthy relationship with foodGetting legislative changesShopping in the organic sectionsTips for budgeting and meal prepBreak: Tubby3rd Segment: Healing our Bodies (26:53)People who are too busy for nutritional balanceChanging our dietsModeration and preparationBreak: Large Bass Final Message (37:03)Break: LotteryEnding (45:40)Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 4th, 2021New Episode: Nov 29, 2021 "Infrastructure and Racism" with Nicole NdumeleDonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you breaking news of the week along with funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: (0:23)Rittenhouse verdict sets new legal precedent on White PrivilegeThe House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the SenateAll American adults now eligible for coronavirus booster shotsFeds to investigate Texas school district for civil rights violationsMississippi School Boards Association leaving national group after federal aid requestAmerican Psychological Association Apologizes for Role in Promoting, Perpetuating, and Failing to Challenge Racism in U.SSpelman Graduate Claudia Walker Is Teaching Kids About HBCUs In New BookBreak: Anywhen2nd Segment: (16:11)Quick UpdatesSerena Williams, Naomi Osaka, WTA speak out as Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai remains missingYoung Dolph's shooting death: Here's what we know about suspects, reports of shootings2 men who served decades in prison for killing Malcolm X to be exonerated Ohio State president announces debt-free degree initiativeMSU coach Mel Tucker set to be highest-paid Black coach in sportsBreak: Noble DubQuick Hits: (33:28)Drivers scramble as cash falls from armored truck on freeway A crowd-funded group lost an auction for a first edition of the U.S. ConstitutionFlorida family faces fine for early Christmas lights display3 dead, hundreds injured after storms rouse scorpions in EgyptTwitter Users Are Cackling Over DC Reporter's Over-The-Top Vandalism SegmentFarmers are turning cow poo into power with batteries created from cow patBreak: New YearEnding: (48:27)"The Black Diet" featuring Christyna Johnson (Nov 23, 2021)Next Weekly Round-up: Dec 4th, 2021DonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. William Gale, Co-Director of the Tax Policy Center about how tax policy creates inequality. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: How Tax Policy Leads to Inefficiency and Inequality (2:07)How do tax policies promote inequalityThe handling of local property taxesTrickle-Down EconomicsBreak: Tea Time2nd Segment: Current Tax Policy (14:19)Getting rid of loopholesRise in income inequality due to taxationHow should we tax the super wealthyBreak: Supreme3rd Segment: Reforming the System (30:50)Would a consumption tax helpShould governments use taxes to redistribute resourcesMaking the system for everyoneBreak: Chocolate Cookie JamFinal Message (47:03)Break: CruiserEnding (54:56)"Weekly Round-Up #23" (Nov 20, 2021)"The Black Diet" featuring Christyna Johnson (Nov 23, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you some important stories in the community along with some updates. Make sure you stick around for our funny Quick Hits section. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:52)Travis Scott Astroworld TragedyBen & Jerry's co-founders: Police abuse of Black people is a 'white problem'Michigan $600 million—preventing it would have cost $80/day Family Wants Answers After Girl With Autism, 10, Commits Suicide After Racial Bullying At SchoolChicago Man Alleges Racism, Redlining In Federal Civil Lawsuit Against U.S. BankMaryland teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million global educator prizeBreak: Whitefish Salad2nd Segment (18:46)Quick UpdatesRadio Host Joe Madison Goes On Hunger Strike To Push Congress Into Passing Voting Rights BillAttorney Wants No More 'Black Pastors' At Trial For Arbery's Accused KillersLeBron James calls out Rittenhouse for crying at trialMcDonald's CEO apologizes after activists say text about shootings was 'racistMissy Elliott Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame StarBreak: Space NavigatorQuick Hits (34:37)Doorbell camera records California woman giving birth on lawnNew York firefighters rescue naked man stuck in bathroom wall for several daysBritish chauffer service offers rides in 'Tank Taxi'Man earns Ph.D., fulfills dream of being physicist at 89Mother left red-faced after finding two frozen turkey dinosaurs in 'intimate' actFunny-Yet-Sad Tweets About It Getting Dark Outside So EarlyBreak: DistanceEnding (48:11)"Taxing for a Better America" featuring Dr. William Gale, Co-Director Tax Policy Center (Nov 16, 2021)"Weekly Round-Up #23" (Nov 20, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Professor Yossi Sheffi of MIT about the supply chain and what we can expect to see this Holiday Season. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: How the Global Supply Chain Worked Before 2020 (2:52)How connected are we and how quickly can we recoverWhat were we ignoringBreak: Soul Searching2nd Segment: The Perfect Storm for a Supply Chain Shortage (16:24)Major factors attributing to the shortagesIs the labor shortage having an impactBreak: Take It Easy3rd Segment: What's the Future of the Global Supply Chain (36:40)What will 2021 Holiday Shopping look likeWill companies start manufacturing closer to homeFuture of supply chain shortagesBreak: Flight to TsuniaHopeful Message (52:34)Break: StaycationEnding (60:27)"Weekly Round-Up #22" (Nov 13, 2021)"Taxing for a Better America" featuring Dr. William Gale, Co-Director Tax Policy Center (Nov 16, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin deliver the news and Quick Hits to get you going and keep you updated this weekend. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:24)Ye calls Big Sean, John Legend 'sellouts' for being 'used by the Democrats'The House passed the infrastructureAlabama Judge Booted After Saying George Floyd ‘Got What He Deserved'Philadelphia To Prohibit Cops From Enforcing Minor Traffic Infractions To End DrivingWhile Black IncidentsGreg Abbott Joins Probe to Investigate Books About RacismBlack Inventor of Entrepreneurship Board Game to Be Featured on History Channel SpecialBreak: Cocktails2nd Segment (18:00)Quick UpdatesHenry Ruggs faces 46 years in prisonRonald Greene Autopsy Discredits Police Claim That He Died From Crash InjuriesElection Results BreakdownOctober jobs reportGunshots rang out as St. Louis mayor was discussing gun violence preventionMompreneur & Daughter Team Up, Launch Black-Themed Backpacks, HandbagsBreak: Much HigherQuick Hits (36:16)COVID Hospital WeddingBear poops in backseatBroken SpaceX ToiletBlowtorch used to clear cobwebsCardi B "You" StalkedDogTv for stress and separationBreak: HindsightEnding (49:02)"Pandemic Supply Chain Failure" featuring Pro. Yossi Sheffi of MIT (Nov 9, 2021)"Weekly Round-Up #22" (Nov 13, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin discuss some of the local and state elections happening in 2021. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: Races to Watch (0:20)Special Elections Governor RacesState Legislature RacesMayoral RacesCity Council RacesBreak: The Jam2nd Segment: Test of Trump's Hold on Politics (14:30)1st Elections since Trump left and Biden took officeWhat do polls say about which party America trusts Who has the most riding on these electionsBreak: Jazz MangoEnding (23:00)"Weekly Round-Up #21" (Nov 6, 2021)"Pandemic Supply Chain Failure" featuring Pro. Yossi Sheffi of MIT (Nov 9, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: American Diabetes AssociationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you breaking news of the week along with funny Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:32)Ohio school board president to resign after refusing to vote against anti-racism resolutionBiden administration could pay $450K per victim of Trump's border separation...but no reparationsKyle Rittenhouse Trial: Lawyers Can't Call 2 People Killed “Victims”New research about the Black community in Buffalo "55% of the population is spending 30% or more of their income on housing," 'We need a change' records show Black students suspended at higher rate in Polk County and around the countryGoogle To Invest $1 Billion In Africa Over Five Years To Support Its Digital TransformationBreak: Funk2nd Segment (18:18)Quick UpdatesCivil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up bus seat, seeks to expunge recordBLM chapter calls for resignation of sheriff charged with lying about Black news deliverymanReport Suggests GOP Lawmakers' Involvement With Jan. 6 Insurrection Virginia councilman deletes, apologizes and still defends photo in Blackface costumeBid to unionize Amazon workers in New York nears milestone (thegrio.com)108,000 people will get medical debt relief after Stacey Abrams' PAC gifts $1.34MBreak: Late TruthQuick Hits (36:25)Instagram influencer sparks outrage after having photoshoot in front of father's open casketDad bod FTW, amirite? Dictionary adds hundreds of new words 'Penis plant' that smells like rotting meat blooms for first timeEscapee, 64, sentenced after 29 years on the run in SydneyHalloween decorations on car were 'a little too scary'Colorado hiker, lost for 24 hours, ignored rescuers' calls because hiker didn't recognize the numberBreak: BelizeEnding (50:05)"Election Special" (Nov 2, 2021)"Weekly Round-Up #21" (Nov 6, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: Race ForwardLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Commissioner Elaine Frazier of the New York Independent Redistricting Commission about all the talk around IRCs and redistricting. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: Why Do We Need IRCs? (1:40)The input from citizensBackground around redistrictingBreak: Life After Death2nd Segment: The Inner Workings of NY IRC (13:24)Identifying communities of interestTrade-off when public is not involvedShowing communities that redistricting is importantBreak: Body and Attitude3rd Segment: Are IRCs the better solution? (28:24)How to improve IRCsTakeaways from the Commission's bipartisanshipEnsuring diversity on CommissionsBreak: Chocolate Cookie JamEnding (49:17)"Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021)"Pandemic Supply Chain" Featuring Professor Yossi Sheffi from MIT (Nov 2, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: Race ForwardLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin speak with Dan Vicuna of Common Cause about how political powers try to control redistricting. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: Why Redistricting is Important (1:49)The before and after the Baker RulingPoliticians picking their votersHave politicians always had the powerBreak: X-Ray Vision2nd Segment: The Harm of Gerrymandering (13:55)Fairness over party platformRole of the two party systemCould a 3rd or 4th party helpBreak: Feather Duster3rd Segment: Getting the Public to Take Notice (20:54)Freedom to Vote ActGerrymandering effects on Black and brown candidatesWork of Common CauseBreak: Cooper AveFinal Message (30:20)Break: PapovEnding (36:15)"How an Independent Redistricting Commission Works" featuring Elaine Frazier of the NY Independent Redistricting Commission (Oct 28, 2021)"Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: Race ForwardLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Devin bring you the breaking news of the week along with funny or odd Quick Hits. Sit back and listen well.1st SegmentBlack Senate candidates fundraising successesColin Powell passes awayBoard rules racism a public health crisis in New York CityOklahoma hit with ACLU lawsuit challenging its ban of critical race theoryDon Lemon unleashes on ‘weak' Biden, Democrats not doing enough for Black votersKey points of the executive order for Black AmericaBreak: A Walk Through the Park2nd Segment10-Year-Old Black girl arrested and handcuffed at schoolJustice Department vs RedliningMayor Bottoms thoughtful jail systemBlack Democratic Leader beefs up security after lynching threatJury selection in the Ahmaud Arbery caseOnline marketplace for Black-owned food brandsBreak: Road TripQuick Hits5-Hour bus tour for sleep-deprivedPablo Escobar's hippos recognized as legal persons in the U.S.College professors asked to help with food service Police called to help untangle seven baby squirrelsAustralian former soldier accused of storming animal shelter to get cat back Israeli diver finds 900-year-old sword on seabedBreak: BelizeEndingUpcoming Episodes:"Redistricting and Gerrymandering" featuring Dan Vicuna of Common Cause (Oct 26, 2021)"How an Independent Redistricting Commission Works" featuring Elaine Frazier of the NY Independent Redistricting Commission (Oct 28, 2021)"Weekly Round-Up #20" (Oct 30, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: Race ForwardLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.