Podcast appearances and mentions of helena andrews dyer

In early 2023, Sean Combs — otherwise known as Diddy, Puff Daddy, Love — seemed to be on top of the world. He had a long career as a successful music producer and businessman, and he received multiple honors for his work — even getting a key to the city of New York from its mayor. But that fall, everything changed when his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura filed a lawsuit against him alleging that he'd sexually abused and sex trafficked her throughout their decade-long relationship. This opened the floodgates. Dozens of other alleged victims came forward, and soon Combs found himself at the center of a federal investigation into his businesses. After arresting him in September 2024, federal prosecutors alleged in an indictment that Combs used his business to carry out criminal activity, including sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson and bribery. He's now awaiting trial in a Brooklyn jail.For the next month on “Post Reports,” we're going to be following Combs's trial, which starts Monday. You'll hear regularly from reporter Anne Branigin, who's been closely following this story since Cassie filed her lawsuit, as well as other Washington Post journalists from the Style and Audio teams. On today's episode, Branigin describes how the Combs rose to fame and power, and what he is now being accused of. Today's show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Reena Flores and Carla Spartos and mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks also to Maggie Penman, Lucas Trevor, Amanda Finnegan and Renita Jablonski. The episode also features Janay Kingsberry and Helena Andrews-Dyer, reporters for the Style section of The Post. Geoff Edgers contributed to this report.Follow our coverage of the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Spotify here.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Building on the success of their Webby award–winning hit podcast “The History of Sketch Comedy,” the creative powerhouse team of Elle Key and Keegan-Michael Key present an inventive and informative examination of comedy through the ages in The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor. In conversation with Helena Andrews-Dyer, award-winning culture reporter for The Washington Post and author of Bitch is the New Black and The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race From Moms Not Like Me. This program was held on October 4, 2023. 

Episode 151 – A quick Hip Hop Ginger Shot Pt. 2 For the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, I wanted to talk about hip hop culture in a few episodes. In this ep, I do a review of the movie “Beat Street.” I also review “The Big Payback” by Dan Charnas, a book you all should read. I also discuss the interview with Dream Hampton by Helena Andrews-Dyer in the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/08/12/ladies-first-netflix-documentary-dream-hampton/) - Please read before listening to the episode. I also discuss Men's Health tribute to the 50th Anniversary of hip hop. I shout out a few podcasts to check out. Pass it along and check it out twice. Tell your moms about it. The website is up: https://omisbench.com/ My contact info: IG/Threads: @brotheromi Spills: @dantresomi You can support the podcast with monthly contributions here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dantresomi/support (Thank you!) For 2023, ONCE AGAIN, my goal is to sell 100 coffee mugs to raise $$$ for the show. Buy one. Heck Buy Two – support a brother: https://www.cafepress.com/omisbench.571434105 Here is the link to my Youtube page with all the old episodes from the previous seasons. Thank you all for the support: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrotherOmi/videos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dantresomi/support

We talked with:Helena Andrews-Dyer is an award-winning culture reporter for The Washington Post, covering the intersection of popular culture, race, politics and art. She's the author of "Bitch is the New Black," "Reclaiming Her Time," and this episode's focus: "The Mamas: What I Learned about Kids, Race, and Class from Moms Not Like Me." She lives in D.C. with a husband whose laugh can be heard for miles and two carefree little brown girls.Angela Mattke, M.D., is a pediatrician in the Division of Community Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mattke is the medical editor of the "Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child" and co-medical editor of the Parenting channel on the Mayo Clinic Press website. In her daily work, Dr. Mattke enjoys seeing her patients smile and helping families who are struggling with health challenges.We talked about:In this episode, Dr. Millstine and her guests discuss:The need for solidarity. Motherhood is a time when you reach for friends with kids so you can complain, compare and question what's "normal." These friendships can be a big help, but sometimes parenthood is all you have in common. Helena talks about how George Floyd's murder highlighted the differences between the mothers, as she learned who she could trust as a Black mom. The need to talk about race. Our guests say that parents of every race need to talk to their kids about the role of race in society. But talking isn't enough: You have to put your values into action. Your kids notice what you do and who your friends are.The need to build resilient kids. It's important to help your kids learn how to express and cope with their emotions. You can't protect your kids from every bad thing — including racism or more general bullying — but you can build their confidence and resiliency.Can't get enough?Purchase the Mayo Clinic Press book "Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child."Purchase Helena's book "The Mamas: What I Learned about Kids, Race, and Class from Moms Not Like Me."From Bookshop.orgFrom AmazonFrom Barnes & Noble Want to read more on the topic? Check out our blog:Talking to kids about racismThe 4 types of parenting styles: What style is right for you?Calming, Engaging, Rewarding: How music can help mental health with childrenGot feedback?If you've got ideas or book suggestions, email us at readtalkgrow@mayo.edu. We invite you to complete the following survey as part of a research study at Mayo Clinic. Your responses are anonymous. Your participation in this survey as well as its completion are voluntary.

On Washington Post Live's NEXT, Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Actor Arsema Thomas about her breakout role on “Queen Charlotte,” and pivoting from a career in public health. Next, deputy politics editor for NextGen Brianna Tucker and congressional reporter Camila DeChalus talk about the issues that matter to young voters as the 2024 presidential race heats up. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

“The Little Mermaid” has debuted with Halle Bailey playing the titular character, Ariel. Culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer shares why this movie matters to Black girls, especially, and what Disney is doing with its successful intellectual property.Read more:The Washington Post's culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer happens to be a mom of two Black children. That's part of the reason she was so excited to see “The Little Mermaid,” which debuted recently.But in today's episode of “Post Reports,” there's more to unpack about the live-action remake than just how it's creating a moment for Black representation. Andrews-Dyer and host Elahe Izadi discuss why Disney is, once again, reusing a successful intellectual property.The duo also comes to terms with some of the less-than-progressive statements that the animated version of “The Little Mermaid” has made in the past, and how Disney is trying to right its wrongs.You can also read Post film critic Ann Hornaday's three-star review of the movie here.

On Washington Post Live's NEXT, Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with, Kinsale Drake, the 23-year-old poet and founder of the NDN Girls Book Club, about how the club is amplifying the work of Indigenous authors and encouraging Native youth to write. Next, The Post's Fenit Nirappil and Tatum Hunter discuss the Surgeon General's recent public health advisory on loneliness and the impact on young Americans in an increasingly digital society. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Sophia Roe, a James Beard Award-winning chef and Emmy-nominated TV host of the Tastemade series “Counter Space,” about combining her cooking expertise with her food advocacy. Next, Andrews-Dyer hosts a roundtable discussion with The Post's Camila DeChalus and Tatum Hunter as they break down the TikTok CEO's congressional testimony and continued questions about the platform's impact on national security.

How do you find an authentic mom group that lets you be yourself, especially when you're the only mother of color there? Helena Andrews-Dyer discusses learnings from mothers with different lived experiences with Molly and Blaire. Helena Andrews-Dyer is an award-winning culture reporter for The Washington Post, covering the intersection of popular culture, race, politics and art in the nation's capital. Her third book, “The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class and Race From Moms Not Like Me,” was published by Crown in August 2022.  Helena, Blaire, and Molly discuss: The "second knowing" that mothers of color have When motherhood is not a universal experience How to make mom friendships that are authentic When your mom friends are willing to sit in discomfort with their own biases, and when you feel you can be around them without stepping on eggshells or withholding parts of yourself, those are the mom friendships that are healthy and beneficial to maintain long-term. Here's where you can find Helena: www.helenaandrews.com @helena_andrews on IG and Twitter Buy Helena's book: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593240311 Listen to the What Fresh Hell interview with Helena Special thanks to our sponsors for this month: If you're looking for self-care that's quick and easy, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/LAUGHING.  Misfits Market is an intuitive online grocery shopping platform. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/toddlerpurgatory and use code LAUGHING25 to get $25 off your first order by June 30, 2023. Terms and conditions apply.  Try Peloton Tread Risk-Free with a 30-day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial.  Ready, Set, Food! helps prevent food allergies in children. Go to readysetfood.com/todpurgs & use code TODPURGS for 15% off your first order.  Ritual's Essential for Women 18 and up is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Visit ritual.com/toddler for 10% off during your first 3 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with writer and executive producer Sara Collins and actress Karla-Simone Spence about their new miniseries, “The Confessions of Frannie Langton,” an 1800s period drama about a woman, born into slavery, who is accused of murder. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with marketing and branding executive Bozoma Saint John about her new book, “The Urgent Life,” in which she shares her personal experiences of loss and the lessons she has learned. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

This episode is brought to you by HOUSTON MOMS! We are holding an open call for new contributors to join our incredible team! If you're interested in sharing your voice, please head to our site to send your submission! Every family has its stuff that it has to sort through or overcome. Our parents and grandparents did their best with what they knew, but when we get down to it, some of their parenting caused generational traumas and toxic patterns that are tough to break. Many of us are realizing that some of our experiences growing up do not match how we want to raise our children now. The journey starts here! Ashley and Jenny share some tips to handling generational traumas and patterns: Acknowledge some things weren't right Get some help Introspection (how do you feel, how do you relate. talk to yourself) Work on changing the habits Let go and rewrite the story And don't be afraid to get help. That's important. Get the help you need to move forward in your life, move past the hurts and move into the direction you hope for as a mother. Here's a great post to help you get some mental health care. Bonus recommendation: I'm Glad my Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy “Cream & Sugar” Recommendations: Ashley read the book, “The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class and Race from Moms Not Like Me,” by Helena Andrews-Dyer, and this book is a must-read for mothers who are open and willing to explore building relationships with all kinds of moms, taking in their perspectives and insights! In a pinch for dinner? Jenny loves the Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals for nights where time got away from her and she has nothing planned! These are clutch!!! Houston Moms “House Blend” Posts: A Houston Moms Guide to Crawfish Season by Kim Reed Where to Get The Best Margaritas in Houston by Rebecca R The Cold Coffee Club wants to hear from you! If you're a local business owner, media personality, author, influencer, or someone who just has some great insights into Houston, let's have a chat! Email us at admin@houstonmom.com and tell us about yourself! Maybe we can get you on an episode!

Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Grammy award winning singer, Samara Joy about her recent Grammy awards and how she's reintroducing younger audiences to jazz through social media. This conversation is followed by a roundtable discussion with The Post's Siobhan O'Grady and Jeff Stein about how the war with Russia has affected the lives of young Ukrainians as the invasion approaches the one-year mark. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Today on Post Reports, culture writer Helena Andrews-Dyer breaks down our current Beyoncé moment: After breaking the record for Grammy wins and ahead of her upcoming world tour, we talk about why Beyoncé is more relevant than ever.Read more:Beyoncé is having a moment. She just broke the record for winning more Grammys than any other artist, and her fans are clamoring for tickets to her Renaissance concert tour. But institutions like the Grammys are still not giving her the highest award: Album of the Year. Culture writer Helena Andrews-Dyer explains why Beyoncé (and this moment) matter, even if you're not a fan.

On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak help a parent who seems like she wants to split from her partner. But she's worried that if she leaves and ends up splitting custody, their son isn't going to be well cared for when he's with his father.  Recommendations:   Zak recommends Family Chants! Jamilah recommends That '90s Show Elizabeth recommends The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me by Helena Andrews-Dyer.  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our NEW PHONE LINE: (646) 357-9318!  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak help a parent who seems like she wants to split from her partner. But she's worried that if she leaves and ends up splitting custody, their son isn't going to be well cared for when he's with his father.  Recommendations:   Zak recommends Family Chants! Jamilah recommends That '90s Show Elizabeth recommends The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me by Helena Andrews-Dyer.  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our NEW PHONE LINE: (646) 357-9318!  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the hardest jobs out there: Motherhood. Mothering is a deeply personal experience that can look very different for everyone. Add to that the pressures of racism and classism and let's just say you end up with a lot to talk about! Listen in as Felicia and Ivy chat with award-winning culture reporter and author, Helena Andrews-Dyer about her experience as a Mom and her new book, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class & Race From Moms Not Like Me. GUEST DETAILSHelena Andrews-Dyer@helena_andrews The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class & Race From Moms Not Like Me   Honey Chile Entertainment, LLCChile, Please is brought to you by HONEY CHILE Entertainment, an independent, boutique media & entertainment company run by Black women. We speak with love to an underserved audience: Black women 40 and over; or "Honeys", as we like to call them. We're not just bringing our own seats; we're building our own damn table too. Follow us at @itshoneychile on IG and Twitter. Keep up with new episodes and exclusive content by signing up for our newsletter at www.honey-chile.com.

Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Grammy-nominated artist Fat Joe about his new memoir, “The Book of Jose,” the evolution of hip-hop and his advice to the next generation of rappers.

Helena Andrews-Dyer, author of “The Mamas: What I Learned about Kids, Class and Race from Moms Not Like Me” joins Carol to talk about the complexities of raising her Black children in their gentrifying D.C neighborhood, and how parent groups (including one in which she was the only Black mom) fueled her parenting and personal growth.  Carol and Helena discuss the unique anxieties of Black motherhood and ways to push through the stress to focus on the joy.  Helena and Carol share parent group experiences and detail how parents can benefit from these important and helpful communities in this relatable and captivating conversation.     Follow us at @GroundControlParenting and on www.groundcontrolparenting.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helena Andrews-Dyer is an award-winning culture reporter for The Washington Post. Her new memoir “The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race From Moms Not Like Me” tells the story of how Helena joined her local mom group —“the Mamas”— after having her first child. Helena quickly realized that being one of the only Black mothers in the mix was a mixed bag. The racial, cultural, and socioeconomic differences were made clear almost immediately. In this interview, Helena and Margaret discuss what it's like raising Black children in America, what she's learned about the connections motherhood forges, and the many cultural spaces Helena has occupied throughout her life. Helena and Margaret discuss: The ways motherhood is racialized for Black women Being an "invisible mom" What it takes to make an authentic connection with another mother Here's where you can find Helena: www.helenaandrews.com find THE MAMAS in our Bookshop store: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593240311 @helena_andrews on IG and Twitter  Special thanks to our sponsors for this month: For trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.  Betterhelp online therapy is affordable, confidential, and effective! Give it a try and see if online therapy can help lower your stress. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/fresh. Gladskin is clinically proven skincare for people of all ages with eczema, acne, and rosacea. October is National Eczema Awareness Month! Get 15% off plus free shipping at gladskin.com/FRESH. Honeylove shapewear is the secret sauce you need for your everyday wardrobe. Get 20% off at honeylove.com with the code FRESH. Give Awesome this holiday with KiwiCo! Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/fresh.  Indeed is the only job site where you're guaranteed to find quality applicants that meet your must-have requirements-- or else you don't pay! Visit indeed.com/LAUGHING to start hiring now.  Little Spoon is a one-stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime for your baby, toddler and big kid. Enter code WHATFRESH at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon delivery order.  Misfits Market is an affordable online grocery service that makes grocery shopping fast and easy. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/FRESH30 by Dec. 31st to get 30% off your first order. Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/laughing.  Rakuten is an online shopping platform that gives you Cash Back when you shop at thousands of merchants. Start shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helena Andrews-Dyer was the only Black mom in her parenting group, and when the Black Lives Matter movement emerged, she began to ask deeper questions. The senior culture writer at The Washington Post joins host Krys Boyd to discuss raising a Black child in a predominately white, upper-middle-class world, where her concerns about race led her to consider larger themes of belonging. Her book is “The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me.”

A conversation between Nina Collins and Washington Post reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer about her new book, THE MAMAS: What I Learned About Kids, Class and Race, From Moms Not Like Me. More About Revel:  www.hellorevel.com

When it comes to raising children, says Helena Andrews-Dyer, there are complicated dynamics connected to race and class – which she writes about in her book The Mamas. In an interview with Rachel Martin, Dyer details the trials and tribulations of being a first-time parent, attending social events with other moms and all the pressure put on her internally and externally to make sure her child turns out alright. But it's her experience as a Black mom among a sea of white mothers that pushed her to reimagine her parenting "through a larger lens of race, and class, and gentrification."

For our ongoing back-to-school week series, we talk about parenting and race. Helena Andrews-Dyer, senior culture writer for The Washington Post, has a new book called, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me. The book is about her experience as a black mom in a group called "The Mamas," a group of neighborhood moms who live in a rapidly gentrifying D.C neighborhood. After the protests for racial justice in 2020, Andrews-Dyer found her relationship to "The Mamas" change, and wanted to understand why. She joins us to discuss, and take calls from parents. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

In this special bonus episode of "This is Motherhood," host Joyce Brewer is joined by author and journalist Helena Andrews-Dye to talk about her new book “The Mamas," which is an account of her experience as the only woman of color in her neighborhood mom group.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Demi and writer-bestie Helena Andrews-Dyer discuss Helena's latest book, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race From Moms Not Like MeABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMore about the Show: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Listen to Summer of 895" on Audible now at Audible.com/Summer of 85To make Goli part of your wellness routine visit go.goli.com/RATCHETShop for better hydration at liquidiv.com and use code RATCHET at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on “Post Reports,” Helena Andrews-Dyer on her new book, “The Mamas” and what it takes to be an authentic Black mother in a mostly White mom group.Read more:Washington Post culture writer Helena Andrews-Dyer talks about her latest book “The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class and Race from Moms Not Like Me.”The book is a memoir of Andrews-Dyer's personal experience of what it was like to be the only Black woman in her neighborhood's mom group. She wasn't even sure if she wanted to join at first. “I think for me as a Black mother, immediately just instantly the image that comes up in your head is White women,” Andrews-Dyer said. “It's like strollers taking over the local cafe, going to baby yoga, baby music class in their yoga pants. It's just like all of these images and stereotypes pop into your head and you immediately think, as a Black woman and woman of color, ‘Oh, that's not for me.'”But in some ways, Andrews-Dyer writes, “I needed this space as much as they did.” Andrews-Dyer is a middle-class, Black professional woman living in a rapidly gentrified neighborhood in Washington, D.C., with two little girls and a husband. But she “had not seen a story about motherhood that looked like me. … And so I had to tell it.”“The Mamas” was released by Crown Publishing this week.

Demi and writer-bestie Helena Andrews-Dyer discuss Helena's latest book, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race From Moms Not Like Me ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas More about the Show:  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors: Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box!  Listen to Summer of 895" on Audible now at Audible.com/Summer of 85 To make Goli part of your wellness routine visit go.goli.com/RATCHET Shop for better hydration at liquidiv.com and use code RATCHET at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Entering motherhood for the first time can be a scary endeavor, and Washington Post popular culture columnist Helena Andrews-Dyer explores the many facets of mom groups with the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro in her new book, "The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class and Race From Moms Like Me". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entering motherhood for the first time can be a scary endeavor, and Washington Post popular culture columnist Helena Andrews-Dyer explores the many facets of mom groups with the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro in her new book, "The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class and Race From Moms Like Me". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Emmy-nominated actor Hannah Einbinder about her critically acclaimed series “Hacks,” her role on the multigenerational show and the changing landscape for women in comedy.

In today's episode, Nick Warnes & Karen Rohrer have a dialogue with R. Eric Thomas, a national bestselling author, playwright, and screenwriter. His books include Here for It, or How to Save Your Soul in America, which was featured as a "Read with Jenna" pick on NBC's Today, and Reclaiming Her Time: The Power of Maxine Waters, co-authored with Helena Andrews-Dyer. For four years, he wrote "Eric Reads the News” a wildly popular daily humor column covering pop culture and politics on ELLE.com. Eric has written on the Peabody Award-winning series Dickinson on AppleTV+ and Better Things on FX. Off the page, Eric is also the long-running host of The Moth StorySlams in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and has been heard multiple times on The Moth Radio Hour, NPR's All Things Considered and It's Been A Minute with Sam Sanders. To find out more about R. Eric Thomas you can visit https://rericthomas.com/. Here are some quotes from today's interview: "I mean, no one is going to arrest me for saying I'm a writer" "I can start walking in a certain direction without fully know why I'm doing it." "It starts off listening to myself, but then it immediately moves to listening to the way I sound in the world... the minute you start involving other people it becomes an interrogation of yourself." "I think of story as an empathy engine." "There is a silence that is so active and electric... listening to that silence is really useful to me." Please review this episode, subscribe to this podcast and share it with a friend! Make sure to visit our website, cyclicalinc.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyclical-podcast/message

In part 1 of the Season 1 finale, Allie and Melinda discuss the bookclub's pick for Black History Month (The Color Purple by Alice Walker) and Reclaiming Her Time: The Power of Maxine Waters by Helena Andrews Dyer and R. Eric Thomas. Also, Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert inspires a lively discussion about the proper way to spell some choice words, and what makes for a good romance book cover... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelswithnightcaps/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/novelswithnightcaps/support

Helena Andrews-Dyer has BEEN slaying this writing game.  She's the Senior Pop Culture reporter for The Washington Post and just released her second book (out today!) Reclaiming Her Time: The Power of Maxine Waters that she co-wrote with pop culture writer R. Eric Thomas. Helena - who's also author of Bitch is the New Black - and Natasha  chop it up about everything ambitious and successful YBF chicks are going through right now.  Going through and still slaying, too.  They talk about the inspiration behind giving or fave never scared Auntie Congresswoman Maxine Waters ALL her things while we can, marriage (Maxine's and Helena's), what Michelle Obama told Helena about how to have a successful marriage, Meg Thee Stallion, Cardi B., motherhood while being a BOSS and more.  We've included some main points starting around the 30 min mark you need to hear: What could Kamala Harris could learn from Maxine Waters from the book How Maxine Waters bursts into meetings on Capitol Hill when men in power "accidentally" forget to invite her What Auntie Maxine would tell Cardi B and Meg The Stallion about navigating the world Auntie Maxine's love of hip-hop culture (and yes, she is a true Cali girl who loves her some Tupac).  Husbands who are super supportive and not intimidated still exist - Helena's and Maxine's husbands are examples The best marital advice Helena received from Former First Lady Michelle Obama

R. Eric Thomas knows a few things about going viral -- from a thirsty Facebook message about Obama, Trudeau, and Peña Nieto to writing for over 13 million daily visitors for Elle.com to becoming a national bestselling author with his book "Here For It: Or How To Save Your Soul In America."We talk about Taylor Swift's new album, folklore; how to uncover your voice as a writer and public speaker; his approach to turning the frightening news of the day into hyperbole-filled clickable content. Facts about R. Eric Thomas: bestselling author of Here For It, or How to Save Your Soul in America,  his biography of Rep. Maxine Waters, Reclaiming Her Time, co-authored with Helena Andrews-Dyer, will be published in late 2020 by Dey Street Books.he's  a playwright, the long-running host of The Moth in Philadelphia and D.C., and he is a Senior Staff Writer for Elle.com where he writes “Eric Reads the News,” a daily current events and culture column. He won the 2016 Barrymore Award for Best New Play and the 2018 Dramatists Guild Lanford Wilson Award and received a 2017/2018 National New Play Network Commission. I recommend you join R. Eric Thomas' newsletter here: https://rericthomas.substack.com/Follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ourericPre-order "Reclaiming Her Time" on Amazon. Order "Here For It" on Amazon. Check out www.rericthomas.com