theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot

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

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

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

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

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

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

"We're still down here telling our friends that the south isn't more racist, it's just more honest." The debate is over! Today Michael Harriot spills the tea from both sides and we'll find out who's really more racist: The North or the South. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified   Music courtesy of Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

theGrio Daily's Michael Harriot hosts a discussion on "Red Flags,"  the companion podcast for theGrio Black Podcast Network's, "Harlem and Moscow."  "Harlem and Moscow" is an audio drama based on the true story of the Harlem Renaissance in the Soviet Union.    In this episode of Harlem and Moscow: Red Flags, host Michael Harriot is talking to experts about the conditions in America circa the 1930s that made the Soviet Union and Communism very appealing to Black folks in the states. We learn more about the African Blood Brotherhood, the CPUSA, and other communist movements led by Black Americans. The experts dispel myths about Black Americans' relationship to communism and dive into the history of Black workers' movements in the South. Plus we learn about the real origins of the phrase “Stay Woke,” and much more! Michael is joined by historian and author of the book “Hammer and Hoe,” Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley as well as the playwright of “Harlem and Moscow” Alle Mims. CREDITSMusic Courtesy Of:Transition “Город под подошвой”OxxxymironScady, Max Kravtsov, Erik GamansCourtesy of Sonic Librarian “Scottsboro Boys”Lead BellyThe Smithsonian Folkways CollectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"There's never been a millisecond in American history when white lives didn't matter."  As much as we might not believe it, Democracy was always the answer. Michael Harriot breaks down exactly why the answer could have been in front of our noses this entire time.  theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified Music Courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Every generation believes that their generation is less racist than the previous one." With the help of our dear friend Ms. "Merriam Webster," Michael Harriot breaks down the definition of racism and white supremacy. He gets to the bottom and delivers a message you won't hear anywhere else. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified Music Courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Guns and racism are American traditions." It's Wypipo Wednesday. Michael Harriot continues his breakdown on why White people are so fascinated with guns. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified Music Courtesy of Transitions Music Corporation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Black people with guns are white people's zombie apocalypse." Michael Harriot breaks down why white people love guns so much? And yes, it all comes back to racism. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified Music Courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The American education system has never been color blind." In part 2 of the Merit Myth, Michael Harriot continues to debunk the myth that everything white people got is through hard work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Whiteness is an affirmative action.” In this two-part series, Michael Harriot debunks the myth that if Black people work hard, they can get everything wypipo get. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast byTheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified Music Courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michel Harriot uses facts and data to dispel the myth known as Black-on-Black crime. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. “Black-on-Black crime is the biggest hoax since ‘liberty & justice for all.”  #BlackCultureAmplified (First Air Date: 07/1/22) Music Courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Harriot explores the history of policing in America and how that history affects Black people today. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. “Farmers farm. Writers write. Police hunt Black people.” #BlackCultureAmplified Music Courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wypipology is the anthropological examination of the customs and habits of white people. Self-proclaimed Wypipologist, Michael Harriot expands on how it's been all around us since the beginning of time.   TheGrio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network.  #BlackCultureAmplified. Music courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Isabel Williams was a radical Black griot, teacher, writer, and advocate. And unlike the peaceful civil rights leaders we often hear about, she and her grandson, Robert F. Williams, were not afraid to meet violence with violence. Wypipologist Michael Harriot recalls these Real Gangstas of Black History that don't get the same attention in public school education.  "We talk about the nonviolent civil rights movement, but we rarely talk about armed resistance." Music Courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Jennings wrote the first White House memoir; but never took credit for one of his most inspirational adventures. Wypipologist Michael Harriot explains why, and recounts the Great Escape of the Pearl Schooner. "It was kind of like, like the Tom Joyner cruise. All the Black people knew about it. None of the wypipo had ever heard about it." Music courtesy of Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was it the boycott in Montgomery, Alabama that led to the end of segregated buses? It played a part, but the real gangstas of Black History were the Black women who stood up to the injustice and racism in Alabama. Wypipologist Michael Harriot reminds us it wasn't just Rosa Parks who led the battle of the busses. "According to these unwritten rules, white people never sat behind Black people." Music courtesy of Transitions Music Corp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the talk about Black musicians and where they belong, and in which genre of music, we're taking you back to one of the earliest theGrio Daily episodes. Wypipologist Michael Harriot discusses the roots of Country music, and honors Sister Rosetta Tharpe for creating Rock and Roll. We're talking about "Griots," a class of people trained to keep our history and tell our stories. Michael takes us on a journey explaining where Griots first started and how they've trickled down through history. It's deeper than you think, Kings and Queens. Music Courtesy of Transitions Music Corporation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is the latest Wypipo boogeyman. Why? Because losing privilege seems like discrimination when you haven't known any other reality. Michael Harriot, defines DEI, and explains why conservatives have it in their crosshairs. "Imagine if every institution, every law, every policy in America benefited you. Well, when those advantages were removed, you might look at that as discrimination." Music Courtesy of Transitions Music Corporation Media Clips Courtesy of: Fox News, Ben Shapiro, and HBOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Race-Baiting all-star, and world-famous wypipologist, Michael Harriot, breaks down the fundamental skills needed to play the race card. Race-baiting is a difficult political skill to master, but listen closely, and you, too, can enrage wypipo with these 5 proven strategies. "it's all wypipo's fault. But even though those are documented peer-reviewed facts, bringing it up can cause a lot of consternation around your Caucasian friends." Music provided by: Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wypipologist Michael Harriot takes us back to Mound Bayou, Mississippi, the birthplace of the civil rights movement. A place where T.R.M. Howard, Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Katie Hall, Isiah Montgomery, and Aretha Franklin all have a connection. Learn why this sacred place is a part of "The Real Gangstas of Black History" series on theGrio Daily. "It was the only place in Mississippi and almost the entire South where Jim Crow didn't exist" Music Provided by: Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tunis Campbell was in charge of giving out the 40 acres and a mule to freedmen but he did things his own way. Michael Harriot explains the tactics Campbell used to ensure his people would still have a chance to prosper when wypipo did what they always do. Tunis Campbell kicks off the "Real Gangsters of Black History," series as theGrio Daily celebrates Black History Month. "Tunis heard a calling from God to eliminate one of the biggest evils on the planet." Music provided by: Transitions Music Corporation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Unlike the vast majority of wypipo, the majority of Black people are not voting against their own economic, political, and social interests." With all the talk about where the Black vote will go in 2024, world-famous Wypipologist Michael Harriot says we really need to discuss the white vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"They don't even code switch in white movies, but do white people know what code-switching is? Apparently not. So they just have us talking any kind of way to the cops." Hollywood needs to do better. On this episode of theGrio Daily, Wypipologist Michael Harriot, lists the most overt and obvious tell-tale signs tell-tale signs of when Black culture in a film was written or directed by wypipo.   Music provided by: Transitions Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 was a banner year for WYPIPOing. But who was white enough to make the all-white all-star team? Wypipologist Michael Harriot continues to honor the best, worst, and whitest achievements in caucasity in the second part of the annual Wypipo Awards. Music provided by: Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 was a banner year for WYPIPOing. But who was white enough to make the all-white all-star team? Wypipologist Michael Harriot honors the best, worst, and whitest achievements in caucasity in the annual Wypipo Awards.   Music Provided by Transition MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Cheese that had been bought to create that white middle-class, it was cheese that had been used to rob African Americans of their land." World famous wypipologist Michael Harriot recounts how the New Deal left Black people out. The same U.S. government that alienated Black people from subsidized mortgage programs, turned around and created programs that propped up wypipo-owned farms.   Music Provided by Transition MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's running for Congress! Marking one of the ugliest days in this country's history, January 6th, 2021, we listen back to when now Congressional candidate Harry Dunn spoke with our favorite Wypipologist, and host of theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn protected the U.S. Capitol and democracy on January 6th, 2021; now, he's on a quest for truth. Officer Dunn shares his recollection of the violence that unfolded during the riot, how it changed him, and the journey he's now on to help others with his new book, “Standing My Ground: A Capitol Police Officer's Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble After January 6th.” The experience changed his feelings about his job, but not his dedication to standing on the front lines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Every organization needs to be criticized and should be criticized. But there's a difference between criticism and false equivalency."  A common criticism of American politics is that "both parties are two sides of the same coin." Wypipologist Michael Harriot disagrees and explains that Black people should vote for who they believe represents the aims and goals of the Black community at large. Presuming that both are the same suggests voting doesn't matter, and if Black people don't vote, they're allowing wypipo to make all the political decisions in the United States.   Music Provided by Transition MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You've been favoring whiteness for nearly a century and a half. Right? So now you got to do it for Black people."  State-run land grant HBCUs have missed out on $13 billion in the last three decades. Wypipologist Michael Harriot explains how this happened, how long it's been going on, and what he thinks should be done to repair the damage.   Music Provided by Transition MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 1, we bring you, "Who invented wypipo?" Have you heard of the Willie Lynch letter? The psuedo-letter that so many people believe was true about how to make a slave. Well, I bet you never heard of the "Making of a white man" letter. Michael Harriot got his hands on it, and he is going to read it to you.    Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas" we bring you the best of theGrio Daily from this year.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 2 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "CRT: Caucasian Race Theory.   Critical Race Theory; three words that seem to demand people to pick a side. Michael Harriot gives us the most accurate, clear, concise breakdown of Critical Race Theory you'll ever need.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot.  On Day 3 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "Slavery is White History." As America celebrates its independence, Michael Harriot shares a history lesson that is left out of the July 4th discussion. He details how slavery was used to make the United States an economic superpower. He explains why enslaving Africans was different from any form of slavery we've seen in history. Music: Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 4, Michael brings "Is Juneteenth a Black Holiday?" Michael Harriot breaks down the real origins of Juneteenth and explains why it should be significant to all of us.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot.. On Day 5 of Blackmas Michael brings you "Black AF History."   Micahel Harriot wrote a book y'all! Black AF History is the story of America through the lens of Black people. When it comes to history, we rely on historians to give us the facts, but because most of them are white, a lot has been left out. Slave revolts, the American Revolution, and the Obama presidency are just some of the historical events reexamined with a focus on life in the South.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot.  On Day 6 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "The Alabama Beatdown is Black History." We've all seen the Montgomery Melee, the Alabama Beatdown, or the Bama Brawl at that riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama. It was a sight to see, but there is more to it than you think. Michael Harriot is here to tell you the historical significance of that beatdown.    Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 7 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "What Wypipo Are Really Afraid Of." Michael Harriot looks at the changes to school curriculums in places like Florida and Tennessee and finds that states aren't erasing Black history; instead, schools are leaving out white people's role in Black history.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 8, Michael brings you "Black People Are Stuck On The Democratic Plantation." Michael Harriot explores the demographic makeup of America's most prominent political parties and explains what would have to happen for there to be a political party that fights for all the things Black people want.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 9, Michael brings you "What's So Bad About Capitalism?" Michael Harriot refutes the theory that slavery was rooted in capitalism. He analyzes real estate, education, and even entertainment to explain why white people have never been a part of free-market capitalism.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 10, MIchael brings you "Affirmative Action React: Race Neutral Is Not A Thing." Michael Harriot welcomes educator and fellow podcast host at theGrio Black Podcast Network, Dr. Christina Greer, to discuss "race-neutral" admissions following The Supreme Court's decision to effectively outlaw affirmative action. The pair agree the concept of race neutrality is absurd and not realistic and claim that Asian Americans are being used as pawns by conservative Americans. They also discuss the importance of diverse classrooms and point out that eliminating policies meant to level the playing field is rooted in white supremacy.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"High vibrational plates are actually low-quality meals eaten by people who don't deserve the best things in life." This Thanksgiving, Michael Harriot explains the science behind the perfect plate of food. What should you be striving for this holiday season, a low or high vibrational plate? Don't worry, your favorite Wypipologist is here to make sure your plate makes the culture proud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 11, Michael brings you "Jacksonville's Racist Deadly Shooting Won't Be The Last." Michael Harriot and fellow podcast host Dr. Christina Greer discuss the deadly shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, that killed three Black people. Dr. Greer has strong ties to the area and describes the racist history that her family experienced firsthand. The pair also analyze Florida's recent anti-Black policies that fuel hate and miseducation and call out the politicians who refuse to acknowledge that America has a race problem.   Music by Transition Music CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 12, Michael brings you "Let's Take Our Stuff Back." Michael Harriot looks at the hypocrisy surrounding the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action that claims to rid race-based admissions policies but keeps legacy and athletic favoritism that benefit white students. Anytime Black people advanced in America, it's because they demanded it; maybe that time is here yet again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily. The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. Be ready every Monday and Wednesday through the end of 2023!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"They don't want to say they're anti-Black history or pro-white, they want to say they're for something that's classical." Concerned parents are flooding school board meetings demanding that their children receive a "classic education" but what are they actually saying? Wypipologist Michael Harriot is here to call out their racist requests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We know that disparities exist and we don't fix them, which is a system of racism." The only way to correct systemic racism is to put a system in place that addresses it. Wypipologist Michael Harriot takes on the naysayers who claim systemic racism isn't real by providing several examples throughout the American education system, criminal justice system, and more that prove that it is.  Music Provided by Transition MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"These kinds of heroes and veterans often aren't mentioned among the people who got gold stars or medals, but they are Black veterans." This Veterans Day, Wypipologist Michael Harriot celebrates those who served and fought for Black freedom. Veterans like Harriet Tubman, Lord Dunmore's Regiment, Moses Dixon, Colonel Tye, Robert Smalls, Marylou Vester, and Cathay Williams contributed to the fight for Black freedom, even if they were left off military rolls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"There are two America's, a white one and even whiter one." Wypipologist Michael Harriot takes us back to the years before the Civil War and details some of the most racist laws you've likely never heard of.    Music provided by Transition Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.