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Octavia Butler gave us a new kind of science fiction: not only as one of the first writers to use history to talk about the future, and not only as one of the first Black women to do it, but by sending, along with her warnings, a message of hope, survival, persistence, and repair.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Happy New Year! On today's episode, we welcome host and podcaster, Claire Lim, to the show to chat with us about convention culture, Arnold Schwarzenegger comedies, and the rise of late 80s/early 90s SoCalsploitation films, and much more.* Follow Claire on Instagram. *Check out Jordan's appearance on Pop Culture Happy Hour.*Follow Jesse's Tipping tips on TikTok. * Celebrate 25 years of Bullseye!* Order Jordan's new Predator comic: Black, White & Blood!* Order Jordan's new Venom comic!* Donate to Al Otro Lado.* Purchase signed copies of *Youth Group* and *Bubble* from Mission: Comics And Art!~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~Get Bronto Dino-Merch!Get our ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Follow new producer, Jordan Kauwling, on Instagram.
Today, Sea View Hospital on Staten Island is largely abandoned. But it was here, in this forgotten place, staffed by people who were shunned and segregated, where medical workers eventually found a cure for a disease that had plagued humanity for nearly 500,000 years: tuberculosis.Learn more in Maria's book, The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Angels-Untold-Nurses-Tuberculosis/dp/0593544927The Staten Island Museum has an exhibit about the nurses called Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital: https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/exhibitions/takingcare/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The phrase “Black girl magic” has deep roots in enslaved women's lives. Lindsey Stewart is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the medicine that stemmed from African traditions that was often more trusted than white doctors' advice, how this magic was passed down through generations, and how it endures today. Her book is “The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey begrudgingly slams down a Somali meal. Dana reacts to a viral video of a “doll mom” who is a grown woman who takes care of baby dolls like they are real kids. A Wisconsin woman has been fired from her Cinnabon job after a Somali couple repeatedly antagonized her, recorded her, and pushed her to the point where she finally snapped and dropped the “N” word. A Black man is acquitted of stabbing a white man by a Portland jury. Joe Biden spoke at an LGBTQ conference over the weekend and had a hard time pronouncing the United States of America.Actor Richard Gere trashes Trump and sympathizes with immigrants who are defrauding our welfare system. Did Ilhan Omar know about the $1B welfare fraud case in her Minnesota district? Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy encourages everyone to dress better at the airport and “try not to wear slippers and pajamas”. A biological man is crowned the 'World's Strongest Woman', spurring rightful Internet outrage.Pope Leo criticized Catholics who see Muslim immigration to Europe as a threat to Christian identity. Florida is designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations. Michelle Obama blames White people for forcing her to have to straighten her hair.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/Dana OR CALL 972-PATRIOTWhat are you waiting for? Switch today during the Red, White, and Blue sale. Use promo code DANA for a Samsung A16 5g smartphone. Sale ends soon.Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFDon't let pain stop you from living the life you want with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DANAYou have the power to help save a life. Donate today by dialing #250 and say “Baby,” or give securely online. Make your end of year gift today.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore Info
Welcome to New Year's Day 2026! If the phrase New Year's resolutions triggers anxiety or guilt, this guided practice is your antidote. This episode shifts the focus from rigid goals to soft intention and self-trust.Join us for "The Golden Seed," a powerful manifestation and clarity meditation that harnesses the clean slate of the new year. We avoid the overcoming perfectionism mindset and embrace a growth mindset.In this practice, you will choose your Word of the Year—a single, feeling-based intention (like Joy, Focus, or Calm). We use a gentle visualization to infuse this intention into a golden seed of light, which you will then plant with trust into the fertile field of the new year.This session will help you set the compass of your heart and affirm your readiness to grow and receive all the good things that come your way. Remember: life is full of ups and downs, and you are allowed the days where you want to do nothing. The goal is to bounce back quicker, more positive than ever before.Take care, smile often, and be kind to your beautiful self. Listen now to start your year with peace!Let's reconnect tomorrow
Does capitalism need to be racialized to be properly understood? Was the late Cedric Robinson correct when he felt Marxists, even Black Marxists betrayed the Black radical tradition with their ideologies? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll... Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/
This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of Antigravity A1. Experience the future of flight with the world's first all-in-one 8K 360 drone. With intuitive controls and immersive goggles, the Antigravity A1 redefines what it means to fly. Check it out at AntigravityA1.Archived Insights: Europa Clipper, Gravitational Waves, and Black Hole MysteriesIn this special episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson take a fascinating journey through some of the most compelling questions and discoveries in astronomy. As they explore the Europa Clipper mission, the nature of gravitational waves, and the enigmatic world of black holes, listeners are treated to a rich tapestry of cosmic knowledge. This episode originally aired in 2019.Episode Highlights:- Europa Clipper Mission: Andrew and Fred discuss NASA's exciting approval for the Europa Clipper mission, aimed at exploring Jupiter's icy moon Europa. They delve into the spacecraft's objectives, including investigating the moon's potential subsurface ocean and the challenges posed by Jupiter's intense radiation.- Gravitational Waves Explained: The hosts explore the recent detection of gravitational waves, speculating on their origins, including a possible black hole-neutron star merger. They discuss the significance of these findings and the ongoing efforts of astronomers to understand the universe's most violent events.- Black Hole Chris: Listener questions about the nature of black holes spark a lively discussion on topics such as infinite density, event horizons, and the complexities of capturing images of these cosmic phenomena. Andrew and Fred clarify misconceptions and provide insightful explanations.- Space Travel and Relativity: The episode wraps up with an intriguing listener question about the effects of traveling near the speed of light. Andrew and Fred clarify how relativistic mass works and dispel myths surrounding the transformation of spaceships into black holes.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.
Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance PhD, author, and nationally recognized expert on wealth building, investing, and Black economic empowerment. As the founder of The Black Business School, he has helped millions of students learn how to invest, start businesses, and create financial security for their families. Dr. Watkins is the author of The 10 Commandments of Black Economic Power and a frequent media contributor whose insights blend rigorous academic training with real-world financial strategy.Through daily teaching, online programs, and live events, Dr. Watkins focuses on practical tools that help everyday people build generational wealth without gimmicks or hype. His work emphasizes ownership, long-term investing, and economic self-determination.To learn more about Dr. Boyce Watkins and access his financial education resources, visit BoyceWatkins.com. To receive a free list of his favorite AI stocks, use your phone to text the word Stock to the phone number 87948.
Americans will not have a better year than 2026, at least until 2027. How about that 2025! Remember how happy we were knowing that the New Year would bring President-elect Trump's 2nd term? What a thrill. We reflect on that and the leftist craziness that was to ensue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I feel compelled to speak today. I contemplated rebroadcasting last year's show, because it was so poignant. We had just gotten Trump re-elected and I was jubilant, as were many of you. And then we had what has to be the greatest year in politics in my lifetime.Never, repeat NEVER have we had so much leverage over Democrats. They created every problem they currently face, and they have many.I'd like to focus today's show on what's coming. Because we reflected on what happened last year, and I'm sure we will continue to flashback, so as not to forget history. But now we must start codifying our wins from last year.Before I get into our wins and tell you what I think will be the biggest story of 2026, I want to begin with OUR resolutions.I made the resolution last year to fight like a cornered jaguar for the next 4 years, so I'm in Year 2 of that resolution.Did you make any resolutions that you lived up to?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-nine between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you haven't read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
As we step into a new year, this solo episode invites you to pause, reflect, and intentionally define how you want to lead starting from the inside. Laura explores what it means to trust yourself as a leader and to draw from your internal vision, values, capabilities, and ways of knowing to guide how you want to lead in this new year. Rather than focusing on resolutions or external expectations, this episode centers alignment, self-compassion, and joy as powerful leadership strategies. You'll be guided through reflection and forward-looking practices designed to help you flex your leadership with clarity, confidence, and resilience in the year ahead. Laura walks listeners through the SELF Framework as both a reset and a call forward. The four-part approach includes Setting Your Vision & Parameters, Excavating Your Excellence, Leveraging Your Environment, and Framing Your Mindset with Self-Compassion. Laura ends the episode with a new year leadership challenge, inviting listeners to use their reflections from the SELF framework to write a leadership intention statement, identify three leadership strengths to intentionally honor this year, and to commit to one boundary that protects joy and wellbeing. This challenge is designed to be revisited quarterly as your leadership evolves. Tune in to this episode as an invitation to begin the year aligned, intentional, and deeply rooted in self-trust. Click here to download the companion reflection worksheet for this episode: https://blackwomanleading.com/leading-from-within-reflection-worksheet/ Also referenced in this episode >> S6E7: Strengthening Mindful Self-Talk: https://blackwomanleading.com/s6e7-strengthening-mindful-self-talk/ About Laura Laura Knights is the Creator of Black Woman Leading® and host of the podcast. She is an executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience creating personal and professional development programs that have touched leaders worldwide. Her expertise and background in business, human resources, adult education, and social work uniquely equip her to teach others how to deal with both the "head work" and "heart work" required to succeed at work and in life. She is the Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC, a leadership development consultancy that provides customized training and coaching programs to create more confident leaders and high-performing teams. Black Woman Leading® is a research-backed initiative which offers leadership development programming, a podcast, and an annual conference for Black women professionals. Black Woman Leading® is an initiative of Knights Consulting LLC. Learn more at blackwomanleading.com. BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the January sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs. Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube. Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/ Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay
In this fun segment from The Clay Edwards Show (Episode #1127), Clay dives into the most popular baby names of 2025—with his signature unfiltered spin! He breaks down the top boy and girl names in Mississippi (you won't guess them!), compares national trends, and even splits it by race, sharing the leading white and black names for boys and girls. Plus, he throws in AI-generated "stereotypical" names and checks if they match the real lists. If you named your kid this year, Clay has some hilarious advice on originality (or lack thereof)! -Surprising Mississippi winners that dethroned past favorites. -National top picks and how they align (or don't) with state trends. -Racial breakdowns with Clay's take on what makes a name "universal" or standout. -Fun ties to pop culture, like movie stars and athletes. Clay calls out unoriginal parents—listen to find out if your choice made the cut! What was your favorite baby name trend of 2025? Share in the comments! If you enjoyed this clip, like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more from The Clay Edwards Show. Drop your top name picks below!
In this Best of 2025 episode, we revisit Tavis Smiley's conversation with University of Michigan professor, award-winning cultural translator, and author Marcus Collins as he shares his thoughts on America confronting the erasure of Black history and progress, the White House's new media bias tracker, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
The Raiders are now staring at the No. 1 overall pick. If Indiana quarterback Francisco Mendoza declares, is he the guy? And with Maxx Crosby shut down for the season, will he still be wearing the Silver and Black next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As digital distraction increasingly fragments our attention, Sam explains why mindfulness is a practical skill for reclaiming clarity and presence. Begin a mindfulness practice using the Waking Up app, and make training your mind the foundation for everything else in the year ahead. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.
This week we're changing it up and I'm sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I'm sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. In this episode I share:My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren't usually empowered- and why I'm constantly reminding myself that I'm that girlSteps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep inWhat feeds my soul and the lessons I'm learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I've seen Brittany grow after being a student Highlights Include:00:00 Intro03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur 09:55 The importance of having a side hustle 11:45 Overcoming biases17:30 How to show up as a working mom22:00 Getting your mojo back 27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy37:04 Tips to feed your soul41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndromeCheck out episode 495 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeBrittany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britthappenshq/ To Tell You The Truth Pod: https://www.instagram.com/totellyouthetruthpod/ Nicaila's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ How To Make Money Podcasting Course: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/ Management Leadership For Tomorrow: https://mlt.org/ Mel Robbins Podcast, Let Go of Negative Thoughts: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-198 Jen Sincero's Book: https://jensincero.com/ Walk Through Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Through-Fire-Memoir-Triumph-ebook/dp/B0BXM51HXN Get Good With Money: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ahoy Mateys! Mike and Tom are on another holiday snack break, so we're squeezing a much-requested, fan-favorite episode out of the MATES vault. It's a juicy one! To listen to more episodes from the MATES archive, subscribe to the MATES Club: https://realm.supportingcast.fm/matesclub Every subscription helps support our work over here at MATES HQ. Happy holidays and see ya next year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Election Day 1898, white supremacists in Wilmington, North Carolina staged the only successful coup in United States history. Their goal was to run Black citizens and politicians out of town. And they were successful. Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: Dr. André White Jr. REDACTED HISTORY LIVE SHOW QUESTIONNAIRE: https://forms.gle/NeRWbppoD3piTiqh7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the slogan, “stand for the flag, kneel for the cross” a harmless expression of the conviction that good Christians can also be good citizens? Or if we decode it, do we find that a meaning that's much more pernicious than that? In this episode, Dan argues that this slogan is an expression of Christian nationalism, giving voice to anti-Black racism and licensing election denial and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 1000+ episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Subscribe to Teología Sin Vergüenza Subscribe to American Exceptionalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today’s episode, we are looking at one of the most notorious crimes in the HISTORY of the city of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Although this case happened 25 years and TWO days ago, it remains the LARGEST SINGLE MASS MURDER event in Philly’s history… So without saying too much more to spoil the story, JOIN US as we discuss the Lex Street Massacre. RIP to the victims Visit DeColonaise.com for Amazing hair and body care products made by Black women! To ACCESS the FULL VIDEO EPISODE + ALL PICTURES associated with the case. Join US on PATREON: www.patreon.com/blacktruecrimepodcast Follow us on INSTAGRAM: @BlackTrueCrimePodcast Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel: www.youtube.com/c/blacktruecrimepodcast Join our PATREON for full video episodes and exclusive content: www.patreon.com/blacktruecrimepodcast For MERCH, visit: www.blacktruecrime.com/shop-merch JOIN OUR FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/blacktruecrimepodcast Intro & Outro music credits: Horror by Paradox Beats Original Beat production ownership is retained by the original producer where applicable. This beat is being used with private/owned leasing rights GRANTED by the producer(s). This audio is 100% free to listen to on this show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black markets, propaganda, and ... wildflowers - the story of Israel's most ever successful marketing effort.Our end song is Waltz Lehaganat HaTzome'ach ("Waltz for the Protection of the Flora") by Jane Bordeux and Aya Zahavi Feiglin.Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally released March 21, 2025In this episode of Unglossy, Tom and Jeffrey sit down with Keenan Scott II, a prolific playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer from Queens, New York. Keenan delves into his artistic journey, beginning with his early passion for visual arts and comic books, and transitioning into poetry and performance as he navigated his formative years in Maryland. His experiences at open mic nights in D.C. were pivotal, shaping his creative expression and laying the groundwork for his future in theater. Keenan also discusses the genesis of his renowned play, "Thoughts of a Colored Man," which started as college monologues aimed at authentically representing Black experiences absent from mainstream theater.The conversation further explores the complexities and challenges of bringing a play to Broadway. Keenan sheds light on the logistical and financial hurdles, including navigating the influential theater families that control Broadway venues. Despite these challenges and the abrupt end to his play's run due to COVID-19, Keenan's work continues to make a significant impact. Looking ahead, he shares his excitement for future projects through his company, Project Toy Entertainment, aiming to fuse various artistic mediums and empower new creative voices. His advice to emerging artists—to believe in themselves and embrace perseverance—is a testament to his journey and dedication to the arts."Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Studio and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/Send us a textSupport the show
DAY 31! Crying! Thank you so much for going on this journey with us. You were promised 31 days of episodes all December and that's exactly what you got. This one we look back on our favorite shows of the year and talk about the ones coming up! We couldn't do this without you. thank you thank you thank you. If you would like to support our creative journey please consider joining our patreons.A special thank you to Raven James for showing me that anything is possible.Bravo We're Black patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BravowhileblackRaven's Patreon: https://patreon.com/bitchisbetterPlease rate us both 5 stars. And we hope we did everything we could to help you have at least an hour of joy each day this special month and may you have a blessed new year. We are going to rest but you can bet we'll be back soon. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HERE
A Washington Republican takes on housing aid loophole that is pushing homebuyers out of purchases. Democrat Congressman Bennie Thompson says Trump’s strikes on Narco boats are illegal and tantamount to war crimes. FCC Chair Brendan Carr butted heads with Senators on Capitol Hill about his handling of the Jimmy Kimmel situation. // Big Local: An arrest has been made in the case of the Everett dog that was tied up and left in a Dumpster. A Spokane settled with the city after her basement was filled with sewage. An Everett man was sentenced for blowing up a Black couple’s car in what appears to be a racially motivated attack. // You Pick the Topic: Far-left commentator accused fitness influencer Jillian Michaels of being a ‘white nationalist,’ but there was one problem with this claim.
If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 146) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we're Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten" — it was released on December 22, 2025.In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling like we're doing enough. Dr. Rose shares her personal and professional insights into emotional wellness, the importance of being present, and navigating family dynamics and grief, especially during the holiday season. This episode is a must-watch as we head into the holiday season, when emotions tend to surface in ways we don't always expect. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms — including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsHOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ————————————We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapistAll webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don't miss out. Slots are limited. SAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: https://www.instagram.com/drrosemotenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman
Are you tired of the New Year, New Me pressure? New Year's Eve can be a peak time for anxiety, driven by the stress of resolutions and feeling 'behind.' This guided self-compassion meditation is your antidote.Instead of demanding a total overhaul, this practice gently guides you to acknowledge the past year without judgment and meet any feelings of inadequacy with radical self-kindness. We focus on being enough right now, using supportive touch and simple, powerful affirmations to release the need for perfection. Perfect for finding peace and setting a gentle intention before midnight.Key Topics & Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction: Letting Go of the 'New Year, New Me' Pressure2:30 - Acknowledging Unmet Goals with Common Humanity4:30 - The Supportive Hand: Anchoring Self-Kindness6:00 - Self-Compassion Phrases: May I be free from pressure.10:00 - Setting One Soft Intention for the Year AheadDownload and save this practice to listen right before the clock strikes twelve.
Did the racial reckoning wear people out? I thought white people liked Sinners? We stopped kneeling..y'all still tired? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll... Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/
Jasmine Crockett has been drawn out of her congressional district—and now her pastor, Freddie Haynes III, wants her seat. In this episode, I break down why apostate pastors entering politics is devastating to the Black community and dishonoring to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We expose the Iron Triangle—black preachers, politicians, and activists working as paid conduits for the Democratic Party—and why this model has produced cultural decay, dependency, and spiritual bankruptcy. A pastor who can talk about race, equity, and politics—but never mentions Jesus Christ—has already told on himself.
In this special New Year's Eve episode, we're looking back on 2025 and reflect on rest, rejection, joy, grief, and community. We revisit some of the conversations, cultural moments, and personal lessons that shaped the year, while naming what we're proud of for simply making it through.What are we leaving behind? And what are we carrying forward into 2026?This episode is an invitation to release what no longer serves us and step into the new year with more intention, softness, joy, and more of ourselves.Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sacha and Rachael get real in their annual Lessons Learned show! Don't miss it! Write in the Junkyard! https://rachaelherron.com/online-writing-retreat-2026/
Notes and Links to Cole Cuchna's Work Cole Cuchna graduated from California State University with a degree in music composition. Cuchna graduated in 2015, pursued a short solo career, then worked as a barista. But his desire to bridge the classical and pop worlds persisted. He remembered his love of writing essays and conducting deep research about music. That coincided with the growing popularity of podcasting, which had been around for a decade. It was the perfect medium, he felt, for long-form analysis of an audio art. Cole is the host and creator of Dissect Podcast, a music podcast which debuted in 2016. The podcast is renowned for its in-depth analysis of contemporary music. Dissect was named "Best podcast of 2017" by Quartz, and the following year was named "Best podcast of 2018" by The New York Times. Additionally, both Time magazine and The Guardian listed Dissect as one of the top 50 podcasts of 2018. 2025 marks the 13th season of Dissect. Listen to Dissect Podcast Watch Dissect Podcast on Netflix Dissect Podcast Homepage Dissect Podcast Wikipedia Review of Dissect Podcast At about 2:55, Cole explains plans for Dissect Podcast on Netflix, coming soon! At about 4:40, Cole responds to Pete's question about his own love of hip hop and transformative and formative music for him At about 6:50, Cole underscores the “shared community” of skating growing up that welcomed “rappers” and “rockers” At about 8:30, Robin Branson, who put Pete on to Dissect (thanks, Robin), asks Cole about his view of himself as an “educator” At about 12:35, the two discuss Cole's research process and ideas of knowing the artist and his/her art At about 15:45, Pete shares a profound quote from Cole about the essence of music and music fandom At about 16:15, Cole responds to Pete's question about how he listens to music differently (or not) since he has become At about 17:20, Cole expands upon the genesis for the podcast, dealing with Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly and his daughter's birth At about 19:00, a discussion of possible future hip hop heads alludes to a classic video At about 20:00, Cole outlines his average research time and his early research in the early days of the podcast At about 20:45, Cole explains what skills he had already developed in college music composition, and what skills he has learned/used in doing the podcast At about 22:20, Cole responds to Pete's question about how he picks an album At about 25:00, Pete details some of the great “subtlety and nuance” on the podcast At about 26:45, Cole expands on one of the show's “inside jokes” At about 27:45, Pete brings up “syncopation” in Radiohead's work in asking Cole about he balances sonic and lyrical jargon with digestible information for people who are not necessarily students of music theory At about 32:15, Cole responds to Pete's question about what it's like to work with experts on individual artists in crafting his seasons At about 34:25, Cole and Pete discuss the “side projects” that Cole has done involving standout artists and songs At about 36:20, Cole reflects on contemporary artists and his willingness to stay open to new sounds and talents At about 40:20, Cole talks about cool and beneficial feedback from the artists profiled on the podcast At about 41:40, Cole responds to Pete asking about “surreal” moments he's experienced in doing the podcast and offshoot projects At about 42:40, Manifesting for a future Cole interview with Kendrick! At about 43:20, Cole shouts out the rapper who has “sealed the deal” for him as the G.O.A.T. At about 44:25, When's Frank Ocean gonna drop? You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode. Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, will be up at Chicago Review in the next week or so. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of children's literature on standout writers from the show, including Robert Jones, Jr. and Javier Zamora, as well as Pete's cherished relationship with Levar Burton, Reading Rainbow, and libraries. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 316 with Kiese Laymon, a Black southern writer from Jackson, Mississippi. He is the author of Long Division, which won the 2022 NAACP Image Award for fiction, and the essay collection, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, named a notable book of 2021 by the New York Times critics. Laymon's bestselling memoir, Heavy: An American Memoir, won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction, the Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical Prose, the Barnes and Noble Discovery Award, the Austen Riggs Erikson Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media, and was named one of the 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years by The New York Times. The episode airs on January 6. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.
President Trump sent a message to Democrats over Christmas, and it's the same message for New Years…I don't sleep!He bombed ISIS in Nigeria, and essentially explained that Christians will be protected all over the world. A GREAT use of our military.Then he performed ICE raids on Christmas Day! That's some gangsta stuff right there.Democrats are used to Republicans resting on their laurels, but Trump doesn't rest. His Phaser is set to KILL.Kill them with truth and RESULTS!I'm betting Pelosi has issued “puts” on her crypto stocks, because they are most certainly about to soar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There are years that feel chaotic while you're living them, and then there are years that snap into focus later like a crime scene photo. 2025 is the latter.Because 2025 wasn't loud chaos. It was quiet correction. And nothing terrifies the Left more than order returning without their permission.Trump's second term didn't open with poetry. It opened with paperwork. Borders. Ledgers. Labels. Consequences. The sort of things Democrats swear are impossible right up until someone does them.The Left spent the year screaming about norms. Trump spent the year restoring reality. And reality, as it turns out, votes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Water to Wine is the final episode of Wine & Hip Hop in 2025—and a reflection on everything this year has been about: community, leadership, and surviving the times together.In this closing conversation, Jermaine Stone sits down with Shaun J. Lee, the seventh pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. For well over a century, Mount Lebanon Baptist Church has stood as a historic anchor in the Black community in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn—a place of gathering, organizing, protection, and continuity when resources were limited and the future uncertain.The conversation lives at the intersection of church and hip hop, examining how both have historically functioned as survival languages—spaces where people tell the truth, process hardship, and find ways to keep going. Pastor Lee and Jermaine talk about community leadership, responsibility, and what it means to hold people together during challenging times.As the year comes to a close, Water to Wine isn't about spectacle—it's about endurance. About how communities survive through culture, mentorship, presence, and shared space.This episode is the bow on a year dedicated to building community.
Today on the show, Lisa was joined by Sal Mastrocola of Gatto Black. Lisa and Sal discuss how music has been a catharsis for Sal specifically on the debut record "Sky Is Blue". Sal discusses how growing up Queer and of the Catholic faith and the weight that is carried with that ,These songs show the reconciliation of being one's true self, the shame you carry and the bravery to shed the shame. Sal and Lisa discuss that and so much more in this important conversation. ------------------------------------------------Find Gatto Black:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gattoblkWebsite: https://www.gattoblack.comTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gattoblk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapytiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereo.therapy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcwebsite: https://www.stereotherapypod.com--------------------------------------------Theme Song by Walwin!
When the Jeffrey Epstein story exploded back into public view in 2019, investors at Apollo Global Management were immediately confronted with damaging revelations about co-founder Leon Black and his deep financial ties to Epstein. The disclosure that Black had paid Epstein tens of millions of dollars—later revealed to total roughly $158 million—set off alarm bells across Apollo's investor base, particularly among public pension funds and institutional limited partners who are acutely sensitive to reputational and governance risk. These investors were not reacting to rumor or tabloid noise; they were responding to documented financial relationships that continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction, raising serious questions about Black's judgment and Apollo's internal controls.As the story unfolded through late 2019 and into 2020, confidence in Black's leadership eroded rapidly. Investors began pressing Apollo's board for explanations, transparency, and concrete action, with some signaling that future capital commitments were at risk if Black remained in control. The issue metastasized from a personal scandal into a firm-wide credibility problem, forcing Apollo to commission an external review and publicly address governance failures it had long avoided. By the time Black announced his exit, investor faith had already collapsed; his continued presence was widely viewed as incompatible with Apollo's ability to raise capital and maintain legitimacy in a market increasingly intolerant of Epstein-adjacent risk.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Leon Black, the billionaire co-founder of Leon Black and longtime face of Apollo Global Management, was effectively forced out of the firm he helped build after revelations about his extensive financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein became impossible to contain. Reporting revealed that Black paid Epstein roughly $158 million over several years for what was described as tax and estate planning advice—payments that continued even after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. As public scrutiny intensified, investors, limited partners, and regulators began questioning Apollo's governance, oversight, and judgment, turning Black from an asset into a reputational liability almost overnight.While Black formally characterized his departure in 2021 as a voluntary step down, the reality was far more coercive. Apollo's board commissioned an outside review that confirmed the scale of the Epstein payments, and pressure mounted from pension funds and institutional investors who made clear that Black's continued presence threatened capital commitments and the firm's standing. Faced with growing backlash and an untenable optics problem, Apollo moved to distance itself from its co-founder, stripping Black of his leadership role and accelerating a governance overhaul. In practical terms, Black wasn't gently ushered aside—he was pushed out to protect the firm, marking one of the clearest examples of how the Epstein fallout claimed a major Wall Street power player long before any courtroom accountability arrived.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Hello, my kiddos! This show with Celia Garcia, an expert in workforce development and a Social Security specialist, revealed that the average Medicare beneficiary loses about $100,000 if they do not complete the forms correctly. In this episode, Celia Garcia will help business owners and entrepreneurs maximize workforce development, fringe benefits, and retirement. Listen up! Celia Garcia is an award-winning author and business owner. I'm Yovy D, a former media broadcaster who transitioned into podcasting in 2017. My podcasting journey was driven by a series of layoffs I experienced—three times in just five years. This desire to switch careers was a long-standing passion, dating back to my high school days when I was a devoted TV viewer, particularly of talk shows. During that time, I realized my true calling was in journalism, specifically producing content. To confirm my abilities, I decided to engage with the public and put my skills to the test.Fast forward to Today, and I've successfully launched my English podcast, "The Yovy D," while wholeheartedly embracing and celebrating my unique accent. Moreover, I've ventured into creating the "Chombita Chronicles" podcast. This podcast chronicles my life journey as a Latina and Black, college-educated individual who has been exposed to unique educational and career opportunities. The "Chombita Chronicles" is a primarily storytelling platform that advocates for and showcases the personal narratives of Afrolatinx individuals.DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the views expressed by our guests, me, or sponsors may not necessarily reflect or align with the policies and ethical standards of ALKIRIA MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, LLC. These opinions are solely those of the individuals, agencies, or businesses involved. Additionally, explicit language may be used for illustrative purposes in the content.Show notes and links:https://jobskillsinstitute.com/https://linktr.ee/yovydhttps://www.patreon.com/Yovy_DPODCAST EDITING & VO SERVICES:https://linktr.ee/the.50fifty https://goomedia.io/about-us/https://goomedia.io/services/podcast-audio-editing/https://linktr.ee/yovyd https://www.patreon.com/Yovy_dhttps://yovyd.com/#podcaster #podcast #business #culture #diversity #spanglish #entrepreneurship #diversity #medicarecoverage #retirementplanning #socialsecuritybenefits #idoitallwithanaccent #frombroadcast2podcast
Las Vegas Raiders on SI Senior Beat Writer Hondo Carpenter breaks down the potential changes for the Silver and Black from inside the facility on the latest edition of the Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast on PFI Pro Football Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Nancey chats with fellow collage cousin, Jas Jermaine Turk, to discuss intersectionality, being queer in the South, and how those things impact how we advocate and show up for others. Jas shares a dream story about calling out someone's problematic behavior.Jas Jermaine Turk (she/they) [b. Baltimore] is a Black, queer, self-taught analog collage and mixed media artist—as well as a Cultural Sustainability Practitioner. They earned their Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability from Goucher College in 2021, and their MBA from Northern Kentucky University in 2025. Jas' creative practice center's themes of preservation, Black ancestral remembrance, storytelling, and cultural amplification. Throughout their artwork, Jas aims to create sacred spaces of [re]memory where ancestral strength is not lost to time, but continually reshaped and honored—reflecting a tender defiance and converging fragments to craft an evolving archive where history reclaims space.Follow Jas on Instagram: @jasjermaineturkJas' Website: https://www.jasturk.com/Follow the Show on IG: @dreamingincolorpodFollow Nancey on IG @nanceybprice and TikTok @nanceybpriceVisit Nancey's Website: www.nanceybprice.comMusic by Omar Faruque from Pixabay
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Free Press & Free Press Action's Craig Aaron: CBS Political Censorship of '60 Minutes': Another Victim of Media MergerMedia critic Parker Molloy: Trump, RFK Jr. Impose Ban on Trans Youth Gender Affirming Care NationwideThe Labor Force Coordinator Maeg Yosef: 'The Labor Force' Working to Strengthen America's Rising Union MovementBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling could eliminate dozens of Black & Latino congressional seats• Libyan oil corruption is hurting international investors• Trump claims to fight urban crime in National Guard deployment to citiesVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Trust accelerates the work. That simple idea sits at the heart of our conversation with betrayal trauma specialist and DCA-certified ADR divorce coach, Christina Riley, as we explore why representation isn't a tagline—it's a performance driver in divorce coaching and mediation. Clients don't arrive as blank slates; they bring history, stress responses, and a relationship to systems that can either inflame or calm conflict. When cultural understanding is present from the start, the nervous system settles and the coaching room turns from explanation into strategy.We talk candidly about the access gap at the entry point: why many people in underrepresented communities delay support not because they don't need it, but because they're unsure the space will be safe or relevant. That delay has costs—escalated conflict, higher expenses, and harder-to-repair ruptures. Christina shares how Black clients intentionally seek coaches who share lived experience to reduce emotional labor, build early trust, and gain the clarity needed for mediation, parenting plans, and settlement conversations. The payoff is practical and immediate: clearer goals, stronger boundaries, and a sharper distinction between what genuinely matters and what's merely emotionally loud.We also examine the profession's responsibility. Neutrality doesn't demand sameness. Competence includes cultural literacy, rigorous standards, and ethical practice that adapts to reality without diluting quality. Training organizations like Divorce Coaches Academy can widen the pipeline while maintaining high bars through mentorship, community, and honest conversations about barriers. Lived experience is not a liability; paired with strong training, it's a lens that improves outcomes across ADR.If you care about early intervention, reduced conflict, and durable agreements, this conversation is an invitation to build inclusion thoughtfully and on purpose. Listen, share with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe to stay part of a community shaping a more effective, accessible divorce coaching field.Connect with Christina at Christina Riley Coaching here: christinariley.comNot yet a DCA Certified Divorce Coach? Apply for the next cohort which begins Jan 11, 2026. Find out details here: https://www.divorcecoachesacademy.com/divorcecoach Learn more about DCA® or any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.comInstagram: @divorcecoachesacademyLinkedIn: divorce-coaches-academyEmail: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com
Ready to trade quiet excellence for visible momentum? We're closing out the year with a practical, energizing roadmap for ambitious Black introvert women who want an executive promotion in 2026. The external market is slow and noisy, so we show you why internal positioning is the smarter, faster path—and how to make it work without pretending to be someone you're not.Inside From Invisible To In-Demand on January 14, 2026, I'll teach you the exclusive strategy that gets Black introverted women promoted to the executive level in 5 months or less. Save your seat here.
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“‘We said pledges about remembering our ancestors… loving Black (at Aisha Shule)” In this episode, Dr. Tierra Bills—Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Public Policy at UCLA—returns home through memory, tracing her family's East Side roots and the African-centered foundation of Aisha Shule, where “as the daughter of one of the Walimu… I had to set the tone.” She honors Mama Easter's “big presence” and the rituals that taught students their history “did not start with slavery,” then shows how that cultural grounding carried her from FAMU to UC Berkeley and into transportation engineering. Bills breaks down “mobility as a system,” asking not just how we travel, but “how easy can I get to my desired destinations?” and what happens when data, scooters, robots, and roadwork reshape daily life. From 696 detours to the I-375/Black Bottom rebuild, she insists engineers must measure real community impacts: “80% of the businesses will be shut down,” “your travel time has ballooned,” and “those who are bearing the worst impacts are those who are also most vulnerable.” It's a Detroit legacy lesson—culture as preparation, and policy as repair—and an invitation to show up at public meetings. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com