Best Brit And Nic Podcasts (2025)

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The Warping of Public Memory 1:16:01

1d ago1:16:01

1:16:01

CBS considers airing PSAs to settle Trump lawsuit, RFK Jr. offers to rescue bird flu-infected ostriches, HHS cuts Moderna’s vaccine funding, and AI threatens half of all entry-level white-collar jobs. News Trump legal team, Paramount mull proposal for CBS to run PSAs for causes favored by prez to break quagmire over $20B lawsuit: sources Behind the…

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America is Criminal w/ Sandy Hudson 1:27:50

15d ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Trump admin uses ICE to target political enemies, considers producing a reality show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship, and calls the future of social security into question. DeRay interviews author and activist Sandy Hudson to chat about her new book DEFUND: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All. News DHS official Tricia McLaughlin…

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Keeping ICE Under Heat 1:24:09

22d ago1:24:09

1:24:09

House Dems face disciplinary action over opposition to ICE, white South African refugees welcomed into U.S. while others refused, a debate on mainstream use of Black revolutionary rhetoric. News Trump admin eyes arrests for House Dems over ICE incident U.S. to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused Shedeur Sanders fa…

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Mother's Day Special '25 51:58

25d ago51:58

51:58

In honor of Mother's Day, we are interviewing our mothers! Get to know a little more about us with our mother's embarrassing stories! We also break down the week with announcing the Pope, Brittany's breakdown of the MET Gala and celebrity gossip, Gen Z news, Travel and Health, Movies and Food. This Episode is pure entertainment!…

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The Seduction of Supremacy 1:02:27

29d ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Trump approval rate tanks among Latino voters, Met Gala 2025 theme met with mixed emotions, and universal anti-venom develops from man with 200 snake bites. News New polls of Latino voters have warnings for Trump — and Democrats Met Gala makes history with exclusive focus on Black men's fashion Universal Anti-venom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snake…

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When Bigotry Goes Viral w/ Alphonzo Terrell 2:00:15

1M ago2:00:15

2:00:15

Wisconsin judge arrested by the FBI, Kehlani performance cancelled by Cornell University due to anti-war stance, and Mexico's president bans U.S. ads targeting migrants. Myles interviews Alphonzo Terrell, CEO of Black-owned social media platform SPILL. News Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI, charged with obstructing immigrant arrest Mexico’s presiden…

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4.25.25 Episode 41:31

1M ago41:31

41:31

Come join us for another week of our favorite news stories! We discuss Pope Francis's Legacy, Colin Farrell and his son, AI, ICE, the Moon and Planets, NJ Wildfire, Tim Horton's coming to Maryland and other food releases, Movie news, and a handful of fun facts with our quickfire round! Always stay until the end for a fun game and dating story!!…

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Monopolies, Movies & Mystery Meat 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

DOGE places AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave, Google in the hot seat for its search engine monopoly, 'Sinners' dominates the box-office with $45M on opening weekend, and lab-grown chicken nuggets make its way in rotation. News DOGE comes for AmeriCorps staff in Washington and across the country This week in science: Drumming crabs, lab-made…

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Bob The Drag Queen on Black Imagination 1:48:32

2M ago1:48:32

1:48:32

DOJ ends agreement to address wastewater problems in rural Alabama, elevated blood levels of mercury and lead found in Palisades firefighters, and mixed feelings on the Dems recent public appearances. Myles interviews actor, performer, and New York Times Best Selling Author Bob The Drag Queen about their new book Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert. Ne…

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4.11.25 Episode 58:17

2M ago58:17

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Come take a trip as we recap our adventure to Chicago! We cover Evolutions 2025 by Podcast Movement and The Ambies Awards, Alex Ovechkin's history making moment, NCAA championship wins, Protests, Walmart/Target boycotts, movie news, new food releases and much more! Stay until the end where we revisit April Fool's day worst pranks ever and our take …

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Let's Talk About The Resistance 1:22:05

2M ago1:22:05

1:22:05

NC Supreme Court blocks order to throw out 60,000 ballots, Barack Obama doubles down on criminalization of Assata Shakur, and a debate on the ethics of genetically screened embryos. News NC Supreme Court temporarily blocks court order to throw out 2024 ballots in Riggs-Griffin race Why Assata Shakur was suddenly promoted to terrorist Should human l…

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The Evolution of Black Literacy w/ Derek W. Black 1:36:17

2M ago1:36:17

1:36:17

Louisiana voters reject far-right constitutional amendments, sudden influx in foreign recruitment of American scientists, Black expats share why they're happier living outside the U.S. DeRay interviews author and law professor Derek W. Black about his new book Dangerous Learning: The South’s Long War on Black Literacy. News Louisiana voters reject …

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3.29.25 Episode 47:22

2M ago47:22

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Catch up on travel updates, minimum wage and labor bills, our weekly political mentions, movie reviews, new food releases, and much more! Stay until the end to play a guessing game and hear our take on dear Abby!By Brit and Nic

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The Aunties on Self-Reparations 1:46:53

2M ago1:46:53

1:46:53

FDA targets popular gay party drug, majority-Black town starts armed protection group, and Dems draw thousands at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally. Myles interviews filmmakers Charlyn Griffith-Oro and Jeannine Kayembe-Oro to explore their short film The Aunties which shares the story of Black land stewards & culture bearers Donna Dear and Paulette Greene…

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Ebonee Davis on Collective Identity 1:26:48

3M ago1:26:48

1:26:48

White House ignores federal orders, Fulbright scholars left stranded internationally, and California cannabis contaminated with pesticides. Myles interviews world renowned artist and model Ebonee Davis about her journey toward authorship of her book titled Daughter. News Exclusive: How the White House ignored a judge's order to turn back deportatio…

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3.14.25 Episode 51:42

3M ago51:42

51:42

Happy National Pi Day (3.14)!! Join us for another episode where we speak on Spring Break tragedies, Airlines, Fyre Fest 2, Gene Hackman's Death, Wendy Williams, Ukraine/Russia, Tariffs and solid comedic television. Our spitfire round shoots quick news stories your way and hang tight until the end to play our Pie competition, as well as hear our ta…

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Nic Stone on Fiction vs. Reality 1:31:01

3M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

The dark history of retinol, the causal myth of bacterial vaginosis, and Abel Selaocoe crosses time and cultures in new album. DeRay interviews Nic Stone about her new book, Dear Manny. News Retinol: The Skin-Care Ingredient With a Horrifying History A Third of Women Get This Infection. The Fix: Treat Their Male Partners. South African cellist Abel…

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Brian Benjamin on the Power of State 1:44:52

3M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

Dems veer right, Trump-Zelensky heated exchange, and Curry J. Hackett use of AI in art, design, and urban planning. DeRay interviews former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. News Playbook: Democrats in despair 'It never should have happened': Americans frustrated by Trump-Zelensky spat Curry J. Hackett has a vision for Black futurity that drives …

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2.28.25 Episode 30:45

3M ago30:45

30:45

Spring is on its way and we can't wait! Catch this week's episode where we discuss: Disease Outbreaks, Elon Musk and his defunding spree, the Zizian group (cult), major store closing, SAG Award Highlights and other entertainment news, as well as our new Spit Fire Round!! Always ending on a sweet note, we have exciting new food releases from your fa…

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Michael Harriot on Histories Untold 1:31:05

3M ago1:31:05

1:31:05

Jury finds Alabama police force operated as a 'criminal enterprise', Joy Reid's MSNBC show canceled, Luigi Mangione's lawyer receives key evidence from HBO doc, and Voletta Wallace, mother of Notorious B.I.G., passes at 78. In the final week of Blackest Book Club, Kaya interviews author Michael Harriot about his book titled Black AF History: The Un…

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Circa Waves 'Young Chasers' with Kieran Shudall 23:31

4M ago23:31

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Circa Waves may have a brand new album out... but this podcast is going retro. 'Death and Love Pt1' is out now but for this episode of the XS Long Player we are going back to 2015 and the release of the debut 'Young Chasers'. We'll hear about the best and weirdest day of the bands life when they got their first radio play, how Kieran went from bedr…

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Dr. Brittany Friedman on the Racial Divide 1:56:53

4M ago1:56:53

1:56:53

AI program jails innocent man for 17 months, Katt Williams imperialist rant, Congress members denied access to Department of Education. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews author Dr. Brittany Friedman about her new book titled Carceral Aparthei…

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2.7.25 Episode 42:00

4M ago42:00

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Dry January is up! But we are staying dry. Catch up with us on the Grammys, Viral Outbreaks, the FDA not being cancelled and in full swing, Airliners of the Year, Movies and new Food Trends! Stay 'til the end to play which would you rather, Valentine's Day Edition!By Brit and Nic

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Aaron Robertson on Building Black Utopia 1:35:55

4M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

Trump rewrites history on White House website, study on Harvard finds 43 percent of white students are legacy, athletes, or related to donors/staff, and the rise of Black educators on TikTok. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews author Aaron Rob…

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The Performance Art of Politics 59:09

4M ago59:09

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Automated grocery prices increase depending on the shopper, Target follows suit in abandoning DEI initiatives, ICE officers issued an arrest quota, and the legacy of Florence Price - the first Black women to premiere works by a US orchestra. News Automation in Retail Is Even Worse Than You Thought Meet Florence Price, the first Black woman to have …

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1.23.25 Episode 33:15

4M ago33:15

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In this week's episode, we speak on the crazy cold and winter storms! Also, the Inauguration highlights, Trump's first day, Israel and Hamas, UK's 100 year Pact with Ukraine, the Commanders heading into the NFC Championship, sport star burglaries and movie mentions. Stay until the end for the thumbs up or down on January's excessive amount of appre…

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This is Not A Drill 1:39:04

4M ago1:39:04

1:39:04

Whistleblower exposes Russian political interference operation, Louisiana governor evicts homeless people ahead of Super Bowl, Mississippi infrastructure neglect leads to parasites in impoverished residents, and Doechii stuns in Black sitcom inspired music video. DeRay interviews Andrew Bakaj and Naomi Seligman of Whistleblower Aid. News The Westmi…

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Make Government Boring Again 1:25:07

5M ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Meta makes up with MAGA, Black students barred from empowerment clubs, tow companies allowed to sell people's cars, and the legacy of Dada Masilo. Support California wildfire relief efforts with a donation to Vote Save America & Crooked Ideas Action Fund Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory News Behind the Curtain: Meta's make-up-with-MAGA m…

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New Year's 2025 Episode 52:35

5M ago52:35

52:35

Kick off the New Year with us! We discuss the two violent attacks on the First, Winter Storms, California fires, the Golden Globes, Jimmy Carter, high-profile robberies, Walmart Birkin bags, and much more! We wrap up discussing New Year's resolutions and our best moments from this past year.By Brit and Nic

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Back on that Bull 1:24:34

5M ago1:24:34

1:24:34

An inside look into a white supremacist militia, GOP Congress member goes missing, housing costs force employed people into homelessness, and a new documentary on the late Luther Vandross. News The Militia and the Mole Critically acclaimed Luther Vandross documentary now streaming: How to watch High Housing Costs Force Many Employed People Into Hom…

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Christmas Episode 40:06

6M ago40:06

40:06

Tune in for this week's news as you scurry to get ready for the Holidays! We discuss the Army vs Navy football game, the drones dilemma, Luigi Mangione and the UHC CEO assassination, the Madison, WI school shooting, as well as many other light topics like microtox and the upcoming Scary Movie 6 release. Stay tuned 'til the end for the Christmas Coo…

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Here Comes The Circus 1:19:14

6M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Trump rolls back on campaign promises, Black feminist artist Lorraine O'Grady becomes an ancestor, and a debate on the future of the Democratic Party. News Lorraine O’Grady, Conceptual Artist Who Advocated for Black Women’s Perspectives, Dies at 90 Why aren’t Black women in the conversation to lead the Democratic Party? Trump now says bringing down…

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Hard Fi 'Stars Of CCTV' with Richard Archer and Steve Kemp 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

Stains 2004 and Rich, Steve, Kai and Ross (Aka Hard-Fi) are holed up in a nicotine stained, disused cab office making their debut album. An album that went on to sell over a million copies world-wide and receive a nomination for a Mercury Music Prize. This episode of the XS Long Player tells the story of that albums creation, the journey the band t…

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Conspiracies Unfold 1:24:20

6M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Conspiracies unfold as Florida prosecutors vacate convictions for people who bought crack made by the Sheriff's Office, Biden urged to empty federal death row before Trump presidency, and the most-known cause for depression debunked. News Florida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s Biden urged …

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12.6.24 Episode 49:32

6M ago49:32

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We are warming up to Christmas and bringing up the hot topics of the week: Airline travel and stowaways, McDonald's bringing back the snack wrap, Chi Chi's making a return in 2025, Tsunami warning in California, United Healthcare CEO assassination, Tariff taxes, South Korea declaring emergency Martial Law and movie highlights. Stay until the end fo…

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I Beg Your Pardon! 1:33:33

6M ago1:33:33

1:33:33

A deep dive into the self harm occurring within a Virginia Supermax prison, Putin's efforts to market Russia to Africans, and the declining reputation of the Black church. News Prisoners Intentionally Burned Themselves at Troubled Virginia Supermax The Black Church is Cooked Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Inside the Effort to Market Russia and Pu…

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Thanksgiving Episode 36:51

6M ago36:51

36:51

Come sit at our table as we hit the hot news stories and delicious dishes! Topics on our plate - CMA Awards, Wicked and Gladiator 2 premiere, Netflix live streaming the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, Trump wins and the cabinet selections, Pentagon audit and UFOs, Shake Shack on Delta flights, and much more! Stay 'til the end to play "Which Would Yo…

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Same Goal, New Path 1:16:19

7M ago1:16:19

1:16:19

Schools eerily quiet about election results, Bernice King 2017 election advice resurfaces, an ode to Ella Jenkins legacy in children's music and Malcolm Peacock uses art to push boundaries. News Schools Are Eerily Quiet About the Election Results, Educators Say Ella Jenkins, Chicago's first lady of children's music, dies at 100 Malcolm Peacock Asks…

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Stereo MCs 'Connected' with Rob Birch 32:08

7M ago32:08

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"Era-Defining" is one word (well, two words) to describe the album featuring on today's XS Long Player Podcast as Jim goes back to 1992 to talk about Stereo MC's iconic thrid album 'Connected'. Rob Birch talks about how their work changed with the onset of the 'Sample Wars', being Mercury Music Prize nominated alongside Suede and New Order and what…

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Brit Barron on Navigating Complicated Relationships 1:48:23

7M ago1:48:23

1:48:23

Hosts gather for a post-election reflection episode. Myles interviews author Brit Barron about her new book Do You Still Talk to Grandma?. Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.By Kaya Henderson, DeRay McKesson, Myles E. Johnson, De'Ara Balenger

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Don’t Sleep on the Vote with Cassandra Welchlin 1:30:18

7M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

Election day is here: Kamala Harris makes SNL appearance, jury convicts former officer Brett Hankison of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor, a debate on celebrity in politics, and an ode to late music icon Quincy Jones. Kaya interviews Cassandra Welchlin, executive director of Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable. News 2024 Pre-Election Cold O…

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The Enemy 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' with Tom Clarke. 30:03

7M ago30:03

30:03

We are back in debut album territory with The Enemy's 'We'll Live And DIe In These Towns' on this episode of the XS Long Player as Jim Salveson is joined by the Coventry band's frontman Tom Clarke. We get all the stories behind the making of this 2007 classic including how a midnight drive to Scotland focused the bands mind, how Tom saw it as a cle…

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George Johnson on Narrative Reclamation 1:26:32

7M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Tensions high as the presidential election draws near, personal phones lawfully tracked to abortion clinics, and influential hip-hop producer Clark Kent passes from colon cancer. Myles interviews award winning author and producer George Johnson about their newest book titled Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known. News DJ Clark …

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Halloween Episode 49:35

7M ago49:35

49:35

We start off this episode with movies! Followed by Diddy, Former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch Sex Trafficking allegations, Victoria Secret Fashion Show, Black Friday Deals, Pizza joints serving cocaine, Egypt being Malaria free, and the latest on the pollical race, Israel, and Russia. Stay until the end where we play "This or That", Halloween editi…

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Emilia Sykes on People over Policy 1:16:33

8M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Death row inmate receives life-saving subpoena, member of the school-integrating Little Rock Nine passes at 83, and Black US surfers reclaim the waters. DeRay interviews Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes about her ongoing advocacy around issues related to Black maternal health, domestic violence, abortion, and more. News Robert Roberson set to testif…

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Zellnor Myrie Zooms In On Policy 1:42:37

8M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

Alaska exposed as state with the highest rate of women killed by men in the nation, Harris releases campaign agenda for Black men, pushback against racism's classification as health threat, and the resurfaced story of the soul group Superiors. DeRay interviews New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie about his ongoing Congressional efforts and NYC mayo…

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10.8.24 News 33:08

8M ago33:08

33:08

Hurricane Milton is coming as Helene's destruction remains. We also discuss our most recent trips to Nisswa, MN and Nashville, TN, the VP Debate, one year since Oct. 7th Hamas attack on Israel, the new Mendez brother's limited series, Diddy updates, and much more!By Brit and Nic

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Schools, Supreme Court, and Stylistics 1:31:16

8M ago1:31:16

1:31:16

Elite college students struggle with literacy, U.S. Supreme Court kicks off a new term, Mississippi voter suppression, and Israel marks one year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Myles interviews Herb Murrell of the Stylistics about their October 11th return to Carnegie Hall. News The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books Call her Daddy Podcast with…

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Jet 'Get Born' with Nic Cester 22:17

8M ago22:17

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It's been a while but it's time to get back on the classic album train and delve into the debut album from Aussie band 'Je't as Nic Cester joins Jim Salveson on the XS Long Player! On this episode you'll hear about the early days (and early names) of the band, being thrust into the chaos of LA to record the debut and encountering "the worst Kiss tr…

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Guilty or Innocent? 48:37

8M ago48:37

48:37

New York City Council decriminalizes jaywalking, Black New Orleanians reclaim historical beach, and Questlove to direct documentary on Earth, Wind, and Fire. News NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council In New Orleans, a ‘Black Beach’ Is Being…

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