Podcast appearances and mentions of Spike Lee

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to introduce the next film to the reviewed, "Soul Men." The 2008 film follows two estranged soul-singing legends who agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader. The movie stars Samuel L. Jackson and the late great Bernie Mac. Available to stream for free on Tubi.The random topic this week we tackle the complex and difficult incident that unfolded at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards when John Davidson, a Tourette's syndrome activist and subject of the nominated film "I Swear," involuntarily shouted racial slurs—including the N-word—while Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award.This isn't a simple story. It's a collision of disability rights, anti-Black racism, media responsibility, and institutional failure.What happened: Davidson, who has spent decades advocating for Tourette's awareness, experienced involuntary vocal tics throughout the ceremony. His condition causes coprolalia—the uncontrollable utterance of socially inappropriate words. When Jordan and Lindo took the stage, Davidson's tic produced the N-word, audible throughout the venue.The BBC's failure: Despite broadcasting on a two-hour delay (giving them time to edit), the BBC left the slur in the broadcast AND on iPlayer for 15+ hours. Yet they DID edit out other content, including a "Free Palestine" statement and political jokes. The selective editing reveals a catastrophic failure/purposeful behavior in judgment and priorities.The complications: This incident sits at the painful intersection of two marginalized communities. Davidson has no control over his tics—they represent the opposite of his actual beliefs. Yet Black attendees, including production designer Hannah Beachler, experienced real racial trauma. Lindo told Vanity Fair he wished BAFTA had spoken to them afterward. Host Alan Cumming's apology said "sorry if you were offended" was woefully inadequate.Why this matters for cinema: The film "I Swear" was nominated for multiple BAFTAs and won three awards, including Best Actor for Robert Aramayo's portrayal of Davidson. The movie exists to educate about Tourette's. Yet BAFTA and the BBC failed both the disability community AND the Black community in how they handled this moment.We discuss:- The impossible position both communities were put in due to the BBC's actions or lack thereof- Why institutional preparation and response failed catastrophically- The difference between individual accountability and systemic responsibility- How ableism and anti-Black racism played out in the aftermath (including the idea of "he meant that shit" comments)- What should have happened vs. what did happen- The broader conversation about representation, disability, and whose comfort gets prioritizedThis is a conversation about nuance, compassion, and holding institutions accountable when they fail vulnerable communities.Full Black on Black Cinema episodes coming soon. Subscribe so you don't miss our deep dives into Black cinema, representation, and the stories Hollywood tells—and doesn't tellBlack on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Milton: Believing in oneself.Black history isn't just something to study; it's something to feel, experience, and celebrate. This is the powerful message I took away from my conversation with Milton Bowens, the fine artist behind Milton 510 Studio. Milton's work doesn't just depict history—it reimagines it as a living, breathing force that connects the past, present, and future.Milton shared how his art draws inspiration from Black history and pop culture to create a unique, layered narrative. “I chose history,” Milton explained, “because I always wanted to be able to just have something that I could reference that would re-energize or re-spark my creative curiosity.” His work focuses on centering the African-American experience, blending historical elements with vibrant colors and textures in his mixed-media art.One of the most compelling aspects of Milton's creative process is his use of storytelling techniques inspired by filmmakers like Ken Burns and Spike Lee. He described how this influence shapes his work: “If you look at my collage works, you'll see that I deal primarily with the figures in black and white, and everything else around it is in this bold, vivid color. I'm making a visual reference that this is the information, this is the focal point.”This approach is both artistic and deeply educational, as Milton sees his work as a tool for sparking important conversations. For example, he and his wife recently created a 26-piece fine art alphabet series celebrating pivotal moments in Black history. This collection has traveled to multiple venues, including Alabama State University, and has been adapted into a set of collectible flashcards to make Black history accessible to more people.This year's Black History Month holds special significance as it marks the 100th anniversary of the event's recognition by the U.S. government. Milton spoke passionately about its importance: “Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History Week, set out to make this celebration about making sure that African American young men and women understood the contributions that African Americans had made and were making to America and society.”Milton's art is more than something to admire—it's a call to action. It reminds us that Black history is American history and that we all have a role to play in preserving and celebrating it.To see Milton's work or purchase his Black history flashcards, visit Milton510studio.com.tl;dr:Milton Bowens uses art to connect Black history with storytelling, inspired by filmmakers Ken Burns and Spike Lee.He explained the origins and significance of Black History Month, marking its 100th anniversary this year.Milton shared his journey from a young graffiti artist in Oakland to a celebrated fine artist.His superpower, believing in oneself, helped him turn personal challenges into opportunities for growth.Milton creates engaging educational tools, like his Black history alphabet series, to spark meaningful conversations.How to Develop Believing in oneself As a SuperpowerMilton believes his superpower is the ability to believe in oneself. He explained that this belief stems from recognizing and fostering one's inherent talent. “For me, art rescued me,” Milton shared, reflecting on how his creative gifts became his life's purpose. He emphasized the importance of celebrating young people's creativity, saying, “When your child comes home with this crayon drawing and they show it to you, don't tell them, ‘Oh, that's fine, sweetie.' You take that piece of art, put it on the refrigerator, celebrate it, and you have just ignited a spark of creativity that will stay with that young person forever.”Milton recounted a pivotal moment from his childhood when art literally changed his life. After being arrested for tagging a police car at age 10, a mentor intervened during his juvenile mediation hearing and enrolled him in an art school. This opportunity set him on a path toward becoming a professional artist, allowing his talent to flourish. Later, even during his military service, art followed him—he became an Army illustrator after his commanding officer noticed his skill.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Recognize and nurture your natural talents—they can guide your path in life.Celebrate creativity in others, especially young people, to foster confidence and passion.Seek out mentors or become one for someone else to help unlock untapped potential.Embrace opportunities, even unexpected ones, that align with your talents.By following Milton's example and advice, you can make believing in oneself a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileMilton 510 Bowens (he/him):Fine Artist, Milton 510 StudioAbout Milton 510 Studio: Fine Artist - Arts Educator.Website: milton510studio.comOther URL: m510dbart.comBiographical Information: Born and raised in Oakland, CA, the 5th son and 10th child in his family makes for Bowens'unique artistic signature, Milton 510. His work has been exhibited and widely collected nationally and internationally from educational institutions, professional sports venues, to Fortune 500 companies. From 2009 to 2012, his “”Afro Classical”“ collection, an anthology of paintings depicting the Harlem Renaissance was used by Dr . Riché Richardson as part of the course study on the Harlem Renaissance in the Africana Studies and Research Center of Cornell University.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/milton-bowens-6a77505Instagram Handle: @milton510 Personal Twitter Handle: @miltonfivetenThe Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, is proud to have been named a finalist in the media category of the impact-focused, global Bold Awards.Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, and SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™️. 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What happens when a technology-minded New Yorker stumbles into Hollywood and ends up reshaping how the industry makes trailers, title sequences, and motion graphics for the next three decades? This week, Eric Ladd joins the show to talk about his winding path from floppy disk drives and Bank of America to running Novocom, building Pittard Sullivan into a global powerhouse, and founding Picture Mill, one of the most influential design and motion graphics companies in entertainment marketing history. Now he's doing it again with Ignite XR, creating AR and social content tools contracted by TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. Along the way, the conversation covers how Picture Mill got its name (in a single impulsive moment at a lunch meeting), the deal that fell apart and sent half of Pittard's leadership out the door to start their own companies, and how Eric pioneered digital before the industry even had a name for it. He also shares what it was like to shoot the Mandalay tiger in Hawaii, fly to Edwards Air Force Base with a first-time solo pilot to blow up a quarter-scale hotel, and pitch George Lucas on a Star Wars re-release trailer using a clip of Apocalypse Now on VHS. Key Takeaways Confidence Is a Skill Before leaving Pittard, Eric had already grown Novocom from two people to sixty. That track record gave him the credibility to walk into Aspect Ratio's Citrus lunch meeting with an $8.5M business plan he'd written in two hours — and walk out with a credit line and the name Picture Mill. The People You Work With Are the Real Portfolio When asked about favorite campaigns, Eric sidestepped the question entirely: "I have favorite people." The relationships formed in those early years, including editors, designers, producers, directors, are what he actually carries forward. Know When to Leave, and Who Should Replace You At Pittard, Eric not only knew when his time was up, he named Anne Epstein as the person who should take the job. Succession thinking and generosity with credit have been constants throughout his career. Bleeding Edge Requires a Tolerance for Uncertainty Whether it was scanning and comping an entire Spike Lee trailer in the early days of digital, pioneering AR filters on Snapchat before the platforms knew what to do with them, or landing a contract with ByteDance by simply delivering a working product without being asked, Eric's approach has always been to figure it out first and explain it later. AI Is a Tool, Not a Threat... If You Have Ideas The conversation about AI cuts to the heart of what this show is about. Eric's view: "It all comes down to ideas." AI can execute, but someone still has to direct it. The people who will struggle are those who were already functioning as tools themselves. Notable Quotes "I went over there at five o'clock and Ed and I were there till ten. We just clicked." "I said, 'You can't afford me.' He said, 'How much do you want?' Six months later my paycheck just went WHOOSH." "When we came back from lunch, we'd hired every one of those people in the waiting room." "It all comes down to ideas. AI can give you ideas, but it lacks what humans can do with them." "A lot of being successful has to do with wherewithal. If you can hang in there long enough, you can be successful doing anything." "When we're gone, those stories are gonna be gone with us." "Not anymore. They're on the record!" Connect Eric Ladd — ignitexr.com Corey Nathan — @coreysnathan on all platforms Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management – mezawealth.com The Golden Trailer Awards – goldentrailer.com Join the Community Like what you hear? Leave us a rating and review! Connect with Corey on all platforms @coreysnathan Subscribe for new episodes every week and keep up with the world's best trailer creatives!

What happens when a Wall Street bond analyst, urban planner, freelance filmmaker, and investment banker all become the same person, and that person ends up running healthcare benefits for 215,000 people at the University of California? Laura Tauber didn't follow the rulebook. She followed curiosity. Laura Tauber is the Executive Director of Self-Funded Health Plans at the University of California, Office of the President. She oversees PPO plans, HMO plans, and benefit partnerships with Anthem and Blue Shield for a workforce that spans everything from Nobel laureates to gardeners — active employees, early retirees, and families spread across California and beyond. 60% of that workforce is unionized. 5 of her campuses have no medical center. And 50-60% of total plan spend runs through UC's own health system, meaning she's constantly negotiating with the very hospitals she depends on. It started not in healthcare — but in natural resources. Laura studied environmental policy, nearly became a forester, spent a summer in rural Montana, and realized that wasn't the life for her. She pivoted to urban planning, moved to San Francisco in 1982 in the middle of a recession, couldn't find work, and called a friend in New York who happened to be hiring at a bond insurance company. That one phone call put her in healthcare. She became a healthcare bond analyst — spending years doing deep financial analysis for hospitals, understanding how CFOs and CEOs think, what keeps them up at night, what their numbers actually mean. Then she moved to Blue Shield of California. Then Accenture as a healthcare strategy consultant. Then a stint in investment banking — where her biggest revelation wasn't finance, it was that she hated banking but loved strategy. Then Scan Health Plan. Then Kaiser. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, she took what she calls "a long sabbatical or a midlife crisis" — left healthcare entirely, got a BFA in cinematography, worked freelance for the BBC, worked on a travel show, and worked on a Spike Lee film. Then she came back. And everything clicked. In this conversation, Laura breaks down what it actually takes to make high-stakes benefit decisions across a system this complex — balancing member needs, budget constraints, union contracts, provider negotiations, pharmacy costs, and the constant pressure of doing right by people whose lives depend on the decisions you make. We go deep on: How her background across hospitals, health plans, investment banking, and consulting gives her a different lens when she looks at data — and why that multi-perspective thinking shapes every decision she makes The GLP-1 decision that consumed 18 months of her life — every study, every doctor conversation, every ethical consideration — and the hard call she ultimately made The $2 million hemophilia cure problem and the question underneath it: if a drug pays for itself over time and it's the right thing to do for the member, can you afford not to cover it? Why she still pulls up the raw spreadsheet herself instead of reading the summary — and why that habit has repeatedly led her to insights her own team missed What "making room at the table" actually looks like in practice — and how her first boss at UC gave her the opportunities that shaped everything that followed How she thinks about developing the next generation of leaders: understanding where people want to go, clearing the path for them, and supporting them even when that means helping them leave Why healthcare is fundamentally different from every other corporate environment — and why that emotional dimension is exactly what draws her to it Every detour Laura took — the bond analysis, the urban planning, the film set — gave her a way of thinking about problems that a straight-line career never could have built. This conversation is about what that actually looks like in practice.

On this episode of the podcast, host Dr Pasquale Iannone is joined by author Ashley Clark to discuss his new book The World of Black Film (2026).Ashley is a writer, critic and broadcaster. He is also Curatorial Director at the Criterion Collection. His previous roles include director of film programming at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Ashley has curated film series at BFI Southbank and the Museum of Modern Art amongst others. He has written for Film Comment, Reverse Shot, and Sight and Sound, and his first book - on Spike Lee's Bamboozled (2000) - came out in 2015.Spanning more than a century of film history, Ashley's new book The World of Black Film is a fascinating, illuminating survey of black cinema through 100 key works. From avant-garde dramas to action thrillers, blaxploitation films to biopics, comedies to war films. Ashley provides sharp, engaging analysis of  pictures by Ousmane Sembène, Spike Lee, Gordon Parks, Sara Gómez, Horace Ové, Kathleen Collins, Souleymane Cissé, Steve McQueen and many more.Ashley tells Pasquale about the background to the book and his approach to selecting the 100 films. He also reveals some of the personal memories and connections that feed into the book.

CINQUE LEE BIOCinque Lee is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the younger brother of filmmaker Spike Lee. Lee has worked in a number of different positions in his older brother's films, as a camera operator, video archivist, and most notably as a co-screenwriter in Crooklyn (1994). He also had small roles in School Daze (1988) and Oldboy (2013). As an actor, he appeared in the Jim Jarmusch-directed films Mystery Train (1989) and Coffee and Cigarettes (2003), and a number of other independent films. Lee is also a filmmaker himself, directing, producing and writing the following films: Window on Your Present (1988),Nowhere Fast (1997), Sink Like a Stone (2000), UR4 Given (2004), and Burn Out the Day (2010, co-directed with Sean BoharyABOUT LAST RIDE, DIRECTED BY CINQUE LEE AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY SPIKE LEE In the winter of 1982, three American boys find themselves stranded in a cable car with a dead body, suspended midair in the mountains of Norway during a rare celestial event.Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjrkWz1Gvk4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

It's a "Feisty Friday" as Chad talks with Sheletta Brundidge about the "777 Rule", what kind of mindset do you need to date Chad Hartman, trying to get a pic with Spike Lee, why she fell asleep at Dave Chappelle's recent event, and more.

In this weeks Fear Of Missing Out report - Celebrity Edition, we cover Trump, Whoopi, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Prince Andrew, Nancy Guthrie.

Mike Pesca wrote a fine piece for the Free Press on how oddly not controversial the supposedly very controversial Eileen Gu is. She's from the United States, but competes for China, and yet receives…mostly glowing mainstream American coverage? What's with that? And beyond Gu, what's the elite American consensus on China? But before the topics are introduced…Per the new Substack/Polymarket partnership, I'm posting an Eileen Gu involved competition. As someone incapable of accurately pricing Winter Olympics events, I'm interested in whether bettors reflect Gu's true odds for winning the Ski Halfpipe. As of this writing, Polymarket has her favored to triumph. Fame halo effect, or accurate probability? And onto the Pesca pod topics…* Would we bet that Chuck Klosterman has a secret North Dakota accent?* Eileen Gu is certainly beautiful, but does she also look a little terrifying? * Is the lack of elite anger towards China rooted in corporate considerations?* America is less patriotic now, especially among the young. Bad thing?* Is the United States the best country?* Per the Jeremy Carl congressional dustup, is there such a thing as White American culture? * Stuffwhitepeoplelike was a great website* Is there such a thing as a “white guy basketball assist”? * Is it plausible that Spike Lee's All-Star Game Palestine outfit had nothing to do with Deni Avdija? House of Strauss is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.houseofstrauss.com/subscribe

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2025 psychological thriller, "The Dutchman." Based on Amiri Baraka's groundbreaking 1964 Obie Award-winning one-act play, the film follows Clay (André Holland), a successful but troubled Black businessman navigating a crumbling marriage with his wife Kaya (Zazie Beetz). After a therapy session with the enigmatic Dr. Amiri (Stephen McKinley Henderson), Clay encounters Lula (Kate Mara), a seductive and sinister white woman on a New York subway, who draws him into a dangerous psychological game of cat and mouse that forces him to confront his identity, his marriage, and the concept of double consciousness. Directed by Andre Gaines and co-written with Qasim Basir, the film also stars Aldis Hodge and Lauren E. Banks. The crew digs into the film's exploration of race, assimilation, Black male identity, and whether this modern adaptation does justice to Baraka's original text — or if the meta-theatrical approach gets in its own way.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Welcome back FanFam!!! On this week's episode of ForAllNerds, we welcome the legend himself, comedian, writer, actor, and much more the one and only Chris Lamberth!!!! Chris is here to discuss his new stand up comedy special Killing In Obscurity Vol 2: Setups & Punchlines!!! We get into everything about creating a stand up special, plus much more, including... Why does Spike Lee hate everyone?!?!Thank you for watching!!! FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter.Com/ForAllNerds Instagram.Com/ForAllNerds Twitch.TV/ForAllNerds GET YOUR FORALLNERDS MERCH HERE: Forallnerds.com PATREON: Patreon.com/ForAllNerdsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support.FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter.Com/ForAllNerds Instagram.Com/ForAllNerds Twitch.TV/ForAllNerds GET YOUR FORALLNERDS MERCH HERE: Forallnerds.com PATREON: Patreon.com/ForAllNerdsFor All Nerds Show is a member of the LoudSpeakers Network (https://soundcloud.com/loudspeakersnetwork) and is published every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and iHeartRadio. Visit http://ForAllNerds.Com for more greatness. Email us at: contact at forallnerds dot com

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, host, Rachel La Loca chats with Emmy-nominated writer, actor, and storyteller Rick Najera. Rick has partnered with publisher Jacqueline S. Ruiz of ⁠Fig Factor Media⁠ to launch The Latino Family Chronicles—a book series highlighting multigenerational Latino families who have shaped America. The first title, ⁠Love, Truth and Loyalty,⁠ follows the d'Escoto family's journey from Nicaragua to the U.S., blending heartfelt storytelling with cultural insight. (This family also has Chicago roots!) The two sketch comedy lovers also chat about Rick writing on iconic sketch show, In Living Color, the importance of authentic storytelling and more. Follow ⁠Rick⁠   / ricknajera   Follow ⁠Rachel⁠   / rachellaloca   Follow ⁠Latinos Out Loud⁠   / wearelatinosoutloud   And while you're at it, follow the yellow brick road :) MORE ON RICK: Rick Najera has received numerous industry awards for his work. like Broadway in his award-winning, self-penned stageplay, Latinologues, directed by comedy legend Cheech Marin. staff writer on the groundbreaking urban comedy series, In Living Color, for which he wrote more than 30 episodes. Najera went on to write for Townsend TV (10 episodes), MAD TV (47 episodes), East Los High – a Hulu original (21 episodes) and more. He penned the feature film Nothing Like the Holidays starring Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, John Leguizamo and Luis Guzman, which won him an ALMA Award. Najera learned from great writers like Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino and Scorsese to “write what you know' and has been a pioneer in Hollywood telling his American experience, from a Latino perspective. #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Comedy #Writers #RickNajera

* Bu bölümün video versiyonu YouTube kanalımızda.Canlı yayında ilgimizi çeken haber ve videoları yorumluyoruz, boş yapmak için fırsat kolluyoruz. 00:00 | Giriş 09:10 | Korku Yayını'nı Özetleyen O Kare 13:20 | O Adam Nerede? 17:50 | Seksi Keller ve Seksi Olmayan Keller 25:00 | Masumiyet Müzesi, Orhan Pamuk ve Tartışmalar1:02:00 | Hangi Kitapların Uyarlanmasını İstersiniz?1:07:50 | Kızılcık Şerbeti Yeni Sürüm ve ATV'ye Yakışan Oyuncular1:15:00 | Özgü Namal'ı Anlayamamak   1:25:30 | Oscar Özel Yayını!1:29:40 | 10.Yıl Beklentileri    1:33:40 | NBA'in Siyonist Üçlüsü1:41:50 | Türkiye'de Sorulamayan Sorular 1:44:20 | Saygılar Spike Lee  1:48:05 | Beren Saat'e Torpil1:50:00 | Çin'de Korkutucu Görüntü1:52:55 | Teşekkürler  

Februar er Black History Month i USA, og i dagens sending går vi gjennom et utvalg av filmer som belyser afroamerikansk historie i statene. Vi snakker blant annet om regissørene Ava DuVernay og Spike Lee! I tillegg går vi inn på mer historiske filmer, samt kjendiser som Malcolm X og Ray Charles. Her er det masse å ta av. Godt lytt!

It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report   On today's program:   Trump's FCC pulls Stephen Colbert's interview with Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, James Talarico citing the Equal Time Rule. This comes just the day before early voting begins for the primary in Texas.   Rep. Chip Roy attempts to debunk the idea that the Save Act will make voting more difficult for over 69 million women in America who have taken their husband's name in marriage. In doing so, Rep. Roy describes a process that will be very tedious including providing two different proofs if identification and getting a signed affidavit.   General Coordinator of Progressive International, David Adler joins Emma to discuss the Nuestra America Flotilla  which will set sail next month in an attempt to break the siege and provide aid and medicine to the people of Cuba.   Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away, and we take a look of his iconic recitation of the poem "I Am - Somebody" with children on Sesame Street.   In the Fun Half:   In light of Jesse Jackson's passing, we look back to 1988, when Jackson was running for president and clashed with the Chuck Schumer faction of the Democratic Party over Palestinian liberation.   Spike Lee hurts some feelings with his Gaza themed outfit he wore at the NBA All-Star game.   Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, and Kennedy joke about Jeffrey Epstein, downplaying his crimes by describing him as a "fixer" and a "sex rabbi."   Ana Kasparian clashes with Jennifer Welch over whether Tucker Carlson is antisemitic or not.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: PROLON: Get 15% off plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program at ProlonLife.com/majority FAST GROWING TREES: Get 20% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority SUNSET LAKE: Use code FlowerPower to save 30% on all CBD smokables at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

A trans man in Rhode Island opens fire at his son's senior night hockey game, killing two and taking his own life. Dana breaks down his social media history and his severe mental health. Dana reacts to a viral tweet by Congressman Randy Fine which said “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one” following a NYC Muslim leader saying we must give up our dogs because "NYC is coming to Islam". A UPS driver is hilariously chased by wild turkeys A Mexican-American Tiktoker SLAMS American values and claims “We came to make money”. Virginia parents are furious after a new trans school counselor begins seeing kids at a Loudoun County elementary school. Germany implements a racist policy by stopping train ticket checking for people who look like they “might escalate” a situation following the murder of a train conductor by an illegal immigrant. A Scottish production is remaking the “Joan Of Arc” and casting black actress Mandipa Kabana to explore the “power of youth-led change”.More social media posts show the Rhode Island sho*ter revealed his gender surgery was nearly fully covered by health insurance. Spike Lee's outfit at the NBA All-Star game sparked controversy after sporting a Gaza flag themed jacket. Gavin Newsom gets a community note because he claims Ted Cruz called him illiterate when he actually said he was “historically illiterate”. An Australian influencer claims Billie Eilish got him 'deported' from the US over his mansion joke. Former TX State Senator Don Huffines joins to react to the media going after him for buying the San Rafael Ranch YEARS ago that was previously owned by Epstein.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Bank on Yourselfhttps://BankOnYourself.com/Dana Bank on Yourself offers tax-free retirement income, guaranteed growth, and full control of your money. Receive your free report.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaThis is the year to create a more stable financial future.  Open a qualified account with Noble Gold and receive a 3 oz Silver Virtue coin free. Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTry Relief Factor's 3-week Quickstart for just $19.95—tell them Dana sent you and see if you can be next to control your pain!Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DANA or call 972-PATRIOTSwitch to Patriot Mobile in minutes—keep your number and phone or upgrade, then take a stand today with promo code DANA for a free month of service!Humannhttps://HumanN.comGet simple, delicious wellness support when you pick up Humann's Turmeric Chews at Sam's Club next time you're there and see why they're such a fan favorite!Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.WebRoothttps://Webroot.com/DanaTake your cybersecurity seriously! Get 60% off Webroot Total Protection for a limited time.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 InfoWebsite

Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum returns to the morning show to discuss Spike Lee wearing a pro-Palestinian themed outfit at the NBA All-Star game in response to Israeli NBA player & all-star Deni Avdija playing in the game, arguing it reflects a double standard toward Jews and Israel compared with other international athletes. He cites examples of Jewish and Israeli athletes facing hostility and criticizes Hollywood and prominent Jewish executives for not forcefully responding to antisemitism since October 7. The conversation also addresses antisemitism from the Black community in New York, references criticism of a Robert Kraft Super Bowl ad as unrealistic, and turns to the reported death of Jesse Jackson, whom the host says is remembered by many Jews for his antisemitic remarks and for not distancing himself from Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam. Kestenbaum argues that the American Jewish community's strategy of universalizing its causes has not ensured acceptance, and concludes that Jewish survival ultimately depends on Jews standing up for themselves, while acknowledging there are allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Post Columnist Miranda Devine joins Sid to talk about Jesse Jackson's legacy, focusing on his past antisemitic remarks and arguing they look mild compared to today's “civil rights” figures, which she links to the influence of the Nation of Islam on the movement. Sid criticizes Spike Lee for wearing Palestinian symbols at the NBA All-Star Game, suggesting it is provocative and anti-Jewish, while Devine says it reflects fashionable virtue-signaling in his circles. Devine then praises Marco Rubio's Munich speech as confident, diplomatic “good cop” follow-up to JD Vance's earlier “bad cop” message urging Europe to grow up, pay its way, and stop relying on the U.S., noting Rubio openly referenced Christian Western culture and drew criticism from outlets like the New York Times and figures like AOC. They contrast Rubio with Democrats such as Gavin Newsom and sharply criticize AOC's Munich appearance, calling her uninformed, applauded by European socialists, and suggesting she is positioning herself for a 2028 presidential run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live Feb 17, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 32Censorship; Iran; Russia/Ukraine; Dugin; Tariffs; Mamdani; Jones Act; Spike Lee | Yaron Brook ShowThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:-- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3#Capitalism #Tariffs #UkraineWar #Iran #JavierMilei #RFKJr #ImmigrationPolicy #CultureWars #objectivism #FreeSpeech #Iran #Gaza #USPolitics #USDollarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

An accessible introduction to the concept of the auteur (author) in film theory. In The Film Auteur: Angles of Vision (Routledge, 2026) Robert Kolker and David Wyatt provide readers with a history of auteur theory, from its initial origins in France in the late 1940s as an outgrowth of the cinematic theories of the French film critics and theorists André Bazin and Alexandre Astruc, to the canonizing work of American film critic Andrew Sarris in the 1960s. After a streamlined account of the various postwar renaissances in film - the shock of “Neorealism”, the “New Wave,” and “New American Cinema” - the book features detailed examinations of the work of forty-eight auteurs, including F.W. Murnau, Jean-Luc Godard, Ida Lupino, Alfred Hitchcock, Yasujirō Ozu, Stanley Kubrick, Spike Lee, Pedro Almodóvar, and Jane Campion. In its focus on a limited number of auteurs, this book aims to offer a map of representative figures rather than an exhaustive or comprehensive list, providing an informative entry point to the study of the auteur. Essential reading for any students of film theory and film studies, particularly those taking classes on the auteur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An accessible introduction to the concept of the auteur (author) in film theory. In The Film Auteur: Angles of Vision (Routledge, 2026) Robert Kolker and David Wyatt provide readers with a history of auteur theory, from its initial origins in France in the late 1940s as an outgrowth of the cinematic theories of the French film critics and theorists André Bazin and Alexandre Astruc, to the canonizing work of American film critic Andrew Sarris in the 1960s. After a streamlined account of the various postwar renaissances in film - the shock of “Neorealism”, the “New Wave,” and “New American Cinema” - the book features detailed examinations of the work of forty-eight auteurs, including F.W. Murnau, Jean-Luc Godard, Ida Lupino, Alfred Hitchcock, Yasujirō Ozu, Stanley Kubrick, Spike Lee, Pedro Almodóvar, and Jane Campion. In its focus on a limited number of auteurs, this book aims to offer a map of representative figures rather than an exhaustive or comprehensive list, providing an informative entry point to the study of the auteur. Essential reading for any students of film theory and film studies, particularly those taking classes on the auteur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84 — plus chaos at a Rhode Island high school hockey game as a gunman opens fire in what police describe as a domestic dispute, leaving multiple victims dead and injured. FOCUS: LeBron James fields questions about Israel during NBA All-Star Weekend after media attempts to bait him amid controversy sparked by Spike Lee's protest attire — and a dunk contest winner who publicly praised Jesus. MAIN THING: A hidden, Chinese-linked biolab discovered in a Las Vegas neighborhood raises alarming national security questions. With over 1,000 suspicious biological samples seized and ties to a previous California case, experts warn this may be part of a broader CCP strategy operating on U.S. soil. LAST THING: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

An accessible introduction to the concept of the auteur (author) in film theory. In The Film Auteur: Angles of Vision (Routledge, 2026) Robert Kolker and David Wyatt provide readers with a history of auteur theory, from its initial origins in France in the late 1940s as an outgrowth of the cinematic theories of the French film critics and theorists André Bazin and Alexandre Astruc, to the canonizing work of American film critic Andrew Sarris in the 1960s. After a streamlined account of the various postwar renaissances in film - the shock of “Neorealism”, the “New Wave,” and “New American Cinema” - the book features detailed examinations of the work of forty-eight auteurs, including F.W. Murnau, Jean-Luc Godard, Ida Lupino, Alfred Hitchcock, Yasujirō Ozu, Stanley Kubrick, Spike Lee, Pedro Almodóvar, and Jane Campion. In its focus on a limited number of auteurs, this book aims to offer a map of representative figures rather than an exhaustive or comprehensive list, providing an informative entry point to the study of the auteur. Essential reading for any students of film theory and film studies, particularly those taking classes on the auteur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Alex Traiman, CEO of Jewish News Syndicate, joins Sid live from Israel to talk about Israeli player Deni Avdija becoming an NBA All-Star, noting his smart, all-around game and that many Israelis likely watched his All-Star game appearance via replay due to the late start time in Israel. The conversation shifts to a report that Spike Lee wore pro-Palestinian apparel at an All-Star event, which Traiman denounces. Sid and Alex then discuss Israel-U.S. views on Iran, arguing that Iranian agreements are unreliable, citing the NPT, the JCPOA, and skepticism that any verifiable deal can be reached; Traiman references a prior 12-day war and U.S. participation in “Operation Midnight Hammer” targeting Fordo, and suggests any future strike could be a joint U.S.-Israel operation, emphasizing Israel's intelligence capabilities. They also address President Trump's criticism of Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Traiman saying Trump's remarks surprised people but were significant in countering claims that Netanyahu's Washington visit had failed and in underscoring Trump's view of Netanyahu as a strong wartime leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Feb. 16 edition: A legal fight is brewing over the voter data seized by the FBI; Opening arguments begin in the trial of the father whose son killed four people at Apalachee High School; And Spike Lee talks 'School Daze' and its legacy

While Friday and Saturday stunk, All-Star Sunday was a huge success except for 2 specific players! Luka and Jokic are everything wrong with the NBA, they should be ashamed. How is KAT on the WORLD TEAM?? More concussions than great dunks! Shame on Spike Lee. And can anyone explain what Michael Jordan was doing?? Plus, the latest on Tyreek Hill being cut by the Dolphins. All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spike Lee was recently spotted at the NBA All-Star Game wearing imagery associated with the Palestinian flag — including the now-infamous upside-down red triangle symbol that has circulated widely online since October 7th.In this episode of Proudly Jewish, Rabbi Bitton explores what that symbol represents, why its normalization in celebrity culture should concern everyone, and what it reveals about the post–October 7 wave of pro-Palestinian activism. Rabbi Bitton also address a common accusation Jews hear today — that we are “playing the victim” — and explain why Jewish identity has never been rooted in victimhood, but in resilience, pride, and peoplehood. This is a conversation about antisemitism, antizionism, public symbols of hate, and the moral clarity demanded by this moment.

Alex Traiman, CEO of Jewish News Syndicate, joins Sid live from Israel to talk about Israeli player Deni Avdija becoming an NBA All-Star, noting his smart, all-around game and that many Israelis likely watched his All-Star game appearance via replay due to the late start time in Israel. The conversation shifts to a report that Spike Lee wore pro-Palestinian apparel at an All-Star event, which Traiman denounces. Sid and Alex then discuss Israel-U.S. views on Iran, arguing that Iranian agreements are unreliable, citing the NPT, the JCPOA, and skepticism that any verifiable deal can be reached; Traiman references a prior 12-day war and U.S. participation in “Operation Midnight Hammer” targeting Fordo, and suggests any future strike could be a joint U.S.-Israel operation, emphasizing Israel's intelligence capabilities. They also address President Trump's criticism of Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Traiman saying Trump's remarks surprised people but were significant in countering claims that Netanyahu's Washington visit had failed and in underscoring Trump's view of Netanyahu as a strong wartime leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He Got Game was a 1998 film by Spike Lee featuring Denzel Washington and what NBA star?Play. Share. Listen, with ‘The Dancing Weatherman,' Nick Kosir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan, where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. After Borschel-Dan reads out a listener's cottage cheese-themed email, Hoffman brings us a news "Jangle" involving "Marty Supreme" actress Odessa A'zion. Next, we hear how to pickle lemons, and then we turn to an Israeli student film, "The Butcher's Stain," that is up for an Oscar this year for Best Short Film. Hoffman weighs in on its chances. Finally, we explore Spike Lee's 2018 "BlacKkKlansman," which has several surprisingly deeply Jewish moments. Check out the "meh plus!" and "not bad" films in this week's The Reel Schmooze. The Reel Schmooze is produced by Ari Schlacht and can be found wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Not A Bomb!—the podcast where we resurrect cinema's most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: was it really that bad? We're celebrating five years of cinematic redemption.For the month of February, Not A Bomb is shining a spotlight on some of the greatest Black directors in cinematic history. This week, Troy and Brad take on their very first Spike Lee joint with his 1995 crime drama Clockers — a film that blends gritty realism, moral complexity, and Lee's unmistakable visual style.Set in a Brooklyn housing project, Clockers allows Spike Lee to use his sharp eye for cultural tension, systemic injustice, and the lived realities of urban America, the film becomes more than a crime story — it's a layered portrait of community, policing, and the cycles that trap people in impossible choices.Is Clockers one of Spike Lee's most underrated films? And how does it fit into the larger conversation about '90s crime cinema and Black storytelling on screen? Troy and Brad dig into all of it.Clockers is directed by Spike Lee and stars Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mikhi Phifer, Isaiah Washington, and Ketih David. Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

Our exit today has us trying to solve a diamond heist on the shores of South Beach. This week, we are talking about All About The Benjamins, written by Ronald Lang and Ice Cube and directed by Kevin Bray.In a surprisingly divisive episode, we also talk rappers turned actors, Michael Bay, Michael Mann, Miami movies, Spike Lee, high budget movies, Beverly Hills Cop, and why no one knows what to do with poor Eva Mendes.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and friends.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies We've Covered on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies Recommended on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

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In 1987, an up-and-coming film director named Spike Lee was working on his first major film after achieving success in the indie world. School Daze was based on Spike's own college experiences, and he needed the ultimate party jam for the soundtrack. He commissioned D.C.'s favorite go-go funk band, E.U., to record “Da' Butt,” and the world was never the same. The song sounds like a party because it really kind of is. Spike brought members of the film's cast to the studio, and all the energy and laughter captured on the track is real.Tune in to learn more about E.U., and never forget what people in 1988 were shouting on dance floors from coast to coast: “Ain't nothin' wrong if you wanna do the butt all night long!” One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder⁠ ⁠⁠Buy some Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spike Lee stops by for an energetic conversation celebrating School Daze’s legacy and sharing how the film inspired generations to attend HBCUs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show opens with rising concern over the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, as investigators confirm that the ransom deadline has passed with no further communication from suspected abductors. According to recent reports, law enforcement is still working around the clock and has released new surveillance images showing an armed individual tampering with the front‑door camera around the time she vanished. Savannah Guthrie continues pleading to the public for assistance as the FBI maintains a 24‑hour command post and stresses its need for credible tips. The show then shifts to the controversy surrounding comedian Cory Holcomb, who says he’s now losing gigs after surveillance footage surfaced showing him punching fellow comedian Cristina Payne, a video TMZ helped circulate widely. Holcomb claims the media fallout—not legal issues—is destroying decades of work, with venues distancing themselves due to the “optics” of the viral clip. Later, Spike Lee stops by for an energetic conversation celebrating School Daze’s legacy and sharing how the film inspired generations to attend HBCUs. The episode closes with an update on Discord, which is rolling out strict teen‑by‑default settings worldwide next month, requiring facial age‑estimation or government‑ID verification for users to access age‑restricted features—a move driven by global pressure to enhance online safety for minors. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show: Steven Portnoy from ABC News with new Epstein files info. Kelly O'Grady from CBS News live in Italy updating the Olympics. The latest on Nancy Guthrie. Plus, Spike Lee live in studio and we'll chat with Michael Richards! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Steven Portnoy from ABC News with new Epstein files info. Kelly O'Grady from CBS News live in Italy updating the Olympics. The latest on Nancy Guthrie. Plus, Spike Lee live in studio and we'll chat with Michael Richards! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Steven Portnoy from ABC News with new Epstein files info. Kelly O'Grady from CBS News live in Italy updating the Olympics. The latest on Nancy Guthrie. Plus, Spike Lee live in studio and we'll chat with Michael Richards! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

February begins with one of the most debated and enduring films in American cinema. Do The Right Thing.In this throwback Episode 366 of Jay Movie Talk, I kick things off with Love, Rage, and Identity by revisiting Spike Lee's powerful portrait of a Brooklyn neighborhood pushed to its breaking point. More than 35 years later, this film remains painfully relevant and not because it predicts the future, but because it refuses to soften the truth.This episode dives deep into:*The neighborhood as a living, breathing character*Mookie's role at the center of the storm and the question everyone still argues about*The tension between love for community and rage at injustice.*Power, ownership, and identity in shared spaces.*Radio Raheem, symbolism, and the moment everything changes.*The film's ending and why Spike Lee refuses to give us a clean answer.I also explore why Do the Right Thing continues to resurface during moments of social unrest, why discomfort is central to its message, and why the question isn't whether Mookie did the "right" thing but why we need the film to tell us.

Affidavit made public surrounding FBI raid on Fulton Elections office; More police are part of the reason violent crime has fallen, but it's not the only factor; and Atlanta's own Spike Lee turns back the clock to 1988. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Nate fall into Ace in the Hole (1951), Billy Wilder's box office flop that Matt Groening reclaimed for the plot of The Simpsons episode “Radio Bart” (S3E13).Also in this episode:• When you get a recommendation from Spike Lee, you accept • Is this the most Simpsons-y plot we've covered to date?• A social satire that we wish wasn't so relevant today• Do this movie's film noir tropes still hold up?Plus, check out our show notes for a complete list of Simpsons references, double feature suggestions, and further readingNext time, director Alex Ross Perry joins the podcast to talk “Mr. Plow” (S4E9) and its parody of another reappraised flop, William Friedkin's Sorcerer (1977).For more Simpsons movie parody content, check out SpringfieldGoogolplex.com, or follow us at @simpsonsfilmpod on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, and Letterboxd. Discover more great podcasts on the That Shelf Podcast Network.

Bruce Hornsby is a legendary musician, known for his hit song "The Way It Is," which was famously sampled by Tupac on "Changes." He's toured with The Dead, played SNL, won Grammys, and is even bros with Sombr. We chat with Bruce from his home studio in Virginia about The Black Keys, Abbie Hoffman's Steal This Book, his poor sleep patterns, living in LA from 1980-90, he's a massive hoops head and we get into all things basketball, especially the three separate one-on-one games he claims to have defeated Allen Iverson in, scoring films with Spike Lee, all the studio heads we're mutuals with including Bon Iver, and one Sombr. Bruce's new record, Indigo Park, is out April 3rd. instagram.com/brucehornsby twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to review Spike Lee's 1986 directorial debut "She's Gotta Have It." The film follows Nola Darling, a woman who openly dates three men who are aware of one another and possess three wildy different personalities.

Hola Cabañers: Una Película de Spike Lee en La Cabaña, no es al mas autoral pero si la que mas nos gusta si que si te gusta a ti también este programa lo vas a disfrutar. Estructura de programa: 00:00:00 Presentaciones 00:05:00 Plan Oculto 01:05:30 Recomendaciones: Joseries: No hay otra opción de Park Chan-wook Starling: 'Alpha' de Julia Ducournau Solo: Nuremberg 01:22:20 El tebeo de la semana : Contrapaso: Los hijos de los otros de Teresa Valero. 01:25:28 Programación y Comentarios de los oyentes Esperemos que lo disfrutéis. Orgullo Cabañer

NFL coaching carousel stops as Klint Kubiak heads to the Raiders after the Super Bowl. Gio links the Vikings' firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to Sam Darnold's Super Bowl run and a controversial paternity leave. CNBC's Guy Adami calls since he was also at the Islanders game. C-Lo's got a Knicks win and a Joe Brady apology. Plus, Druski and an Only Fans model sighted next to Spike Lee at the Garden.

Show Notes: Allain Roy shares that he left Harvard to become a professional hockey player, signing his first NHL contract out of college. He recalls winning the national championship in 1989 and the team's tradition of reuniting every 10 years. Al mentions attending Coach Clear's 90th birthday celebration and running into former teammates, Tim Burke, Kevin Sneddon, Rich DeFreitas, Brian McCormack and Greg Hess, along with Chuck Hughes at Harvard games. Participating in the 1994 Olympics Al discusses turning down an offer to play in Moscow before graduation and signing with the Winnipeg Jets. He played for the Canadian national team in the 1993-1994 season, traveling the world and participating in the 1994 Olympics. Al describes his experience at the Olympics, including the silver medal loss to Sweden in a shootout. He explains his decision to move on from professional hockey after a player strike and his involvement in various businesses with his ex-father-in-law. Working for the NHL Al talks about missing the game of hockey and deciding to get back into the sport either as a front office executive or an agent. He met Dennis Polanich, an agent, during an alumni game, leading to his purchase of a small agency in 2000. Al grew the agency into RSG Hockey and became an NHL certified agent for 26 years. He explains the services his firm provides, emphasizing the importance of hockey expertise and personalized services.   The Success of the NRX Hockey Model Al details the services offered by RSG Hockey, including tax advice, estate planning, investment management, and concierge services. He discusses the NRX Hockey platform, which provides holistic solutions for athletes outside of contract negotiations and endorsements. Al explains the integration of North Rock Partners' services into the NRX Hockey platform to create a comprehensive system for athletes. He highlights the success of the NRX Hockey model and its potential to expand to other sports. Financial Challenges Faced by Professional Athletes Al addresses the financial challenges faced by professional athletes, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and pro habits. He provides an example of an average NHL salary and the need for athletes to plan for their post-career financial stability. Al explains the role of his firm in helping athletes manage their finances, including reviewing cash flow statements and planning for retirement. He discusses the psychological and emotional challenges of retirement for athletes and the importance of planning ahead. Culture Fit and Team Work Al talks about the importance of culture fit and teamwork in his firm, moving away from a traditional compensation system to a team-based approach. He describes the growth of his agency from two employees to nearly 20 in North America, with partners in Europe. Al emphasizes the need for deep hockey knowledge among his employees to better serve clients. He highlights the benefits of a team-oriented culture, including regular team calls and constant communication. The Impact of NIL Legislation Al discusses the impact of the National Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation on college sports, turning it into a de facto professional league. He explains the challenges of the open portal system, allowing athletes to switch schools without penalties. Al also talks about pay-to-play schemes and the need for better governance of NIL deals. He describes the role of his firm in advising athletes on fair market value and potential pitfalls in NIL contracts. Addressing Stigma and Anxiety Al shares his enjoyment of returning to campus, including attending Harvard-Dartmouth games and visiting Pinocchio's pizza. He mentions his two children, both graduates of TCU, and his workaholic lifestyle, including traveling for the Olympics. Al discusses his firm's mental health initiative, addressing the stigma and anxiety faced by athletes. He emphasizes the importance of mental health conversations and support for athletes transitioning to post-career life. Harvard Reflections Al reflects on his favorite classes at Harvard, including astronomy with Dr. Latham and Dr. Gingrich, and the History of Genocide. He shares the impact of hearing personal stories from professors who lived through significant historical events, including working on The Manhattan Project, and guest speakers who worked on the first atomic bomb and saw the testing, and from a former concentration camp prisoner who testified at Nuremberg trials. Al appreciates the passion and unique experiences of his professors, which made their classes memorable. He also mentions the excitement of attending classes by notable figures like Spike Lee. Timestamps: 00:02: Journey from Harvard to Professional Hockey  01:10: Early Professional Hockey Career  04:37: Transition to Agency Work 06:41: RSG Hockey Services and NRX Hockey Platform  11:18: Financial Management for Athletes  32:20: Building a Team Culture  36:30: Impact of NIL on College Sports  40:21: Personal Reflections and Mental Health Initiatives  43:23: Memorable Harvard Classes  Links: RSG Hockey: https://rsghockey.com/ Northrock: https://www.northrock-x.com/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's is brought to you by Bill Cheng who reports: "Hi. I'm Bill Cheng, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon is a veteran led organization that provides disaster aid all around the world. It was started in 2010 by a Marine veteran who is spurred by the devastation of the Haiti earthquake to bring a team of seven for hands-on support, and has since grown to become a major global relief organization. I first learned about it from my best friend who served in the Army and have donated annually in his honor. You can learn more about their work at Team Rubicon usa.org, and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode." To learn more about their work, visit: TeamRubiconUSA.org.  This episode on The 92 Report: https://92report.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1893&preview=true *AI generated show notes and transcript  

*Originally aired August 29th, 2025 In this bonus episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by A-King and Jayson Rodriguez for a dynamic deep dive into the world of Black cult classics—films that continue to shape culture, conversation, and identity across generations. The episode kicks off with an introduction to the concept of Black cult classics [00:00], before unpacking what truly defines a “classic” in this space [02:52].Together, they examine the cultural impact and the power of representation in film [05:53], while also spotlighting the role of actors and directors in pushing stories forward [09:04]. The discussion explores how genres within Black cinema have evolved [11:55], touching on the controversial legacy of Blaxploitation [14:44] and Eddie Murphy’s groundbreaking influence in the 1980s [17:44]. The conversation then shifts to the 1990s, celebrated as a golden era for Black films [21:05], followed by a lively debate on quality versus cult status [23:49]. After reflecting on how these dynamics continue to shape the future of Black cinema [27:04], the trio engages in a spirited comparison of “hood films” and “love films” [40:02], before branching into discussions on other genres like comedy, biopics, and more [42:48]. Romance and dramedy emerge as critical forces in shaping narratives around Black love and identity [46:32], while Tyler Perry’s controversial reign in Black film becomes a focal point [50:13]. This naturally leads into a comparison of Spike Lee and Tyler Perry’s distinct legacies [54:40], and a spotlight on the new generation of filmmakers such as Ryan Coogler and Jordan Peele [01:01:14]. The group also unpacks the complex role of slave movies in Black cinema [01:07:22], questioning their place in shaping narratives of identity and history. Finally, they close the episode on a playful note with a game of “How Many Black Movies Have You Seen?” [01:09:47], blending nostalgia, critique, and cultural appreciation. This episode highlights the enduring impact of Black films and the ongoing journey of representation, storytelling, and ownership in Hollywood. “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X!Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, we preview our upcoming review of Spike Lee's groundbreaking 1986 film "She's Gotta Have It;" a bold, black-and-white exploration of love, agency, and identity. Our full review drops next week.We also dive into this week's random topic: Kanye West's public apology to fans following his past embrace of white supremacist ideology, and Nicki Minaj's sudden alignment with the Donald Trump MAGA movement. We break down why these moves feel like a betrayal to their Black and LGBTQ fan bases—and what it says about celebrity, power, and politics today.

In this week's episode, Victor and Carl discuss some notable actor & director duos! From Scorsese and De Niro / DiCaprio, to Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, plus lots more. Carl also reviews Nattie Neidhart's autobiography The Last Hart Beating, and Victor chats about the new indie comic Bloodline and Ed Brubaker's iconic Captain America: The Winter Soldier. What do we GET? IT! Recorded January 27, 2026 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catch Codex Prime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms. Email: CodexPrimePodcast@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/codexprime Instagram: instagram.com/codexprimepodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDMNJNgnM6y3WB3fA1a1HA SoundCloud: @codex-prime Victor Omoayo - Do the Film Thing Podcast: https://dothefilmthing.podbean.com/ - Do the Film Thing Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dothefilmthing - Email: dothefilmthing@gmail.com Carl Byrd - Instagram, TikTok and Mixcloud @mrbyrd1027