Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
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The Hubris of Wealth
Dr. Sunyatta Amen on the Herbs to Curb Your Sugar Addiction
Dr. Rosemari Mealy Starts Her Day with Tea…Why?
Life Lesson: It's Okay To Ask For Help!
Are You “Invincible”? A Discussion of the TV Series
Roderick Morrow’s “Nerd” Origin Story
Are You Lonely? Dr. Sunyatta Amen Breaks Down the Health Implications
Use Your Imagination!
May the Fourth Be With You! (A Fourth, 40-Day Update)
Black Out Loud! My Interview with Author Geoff Bennett
Professor Justin McDaniel's Journey...Is This For Everyone? (Part 4)
Professor Justin McDaniel Was A Monk!? (Part 3)
Getting to Know Professor Justin McDaniel (Part 2)
Meeting Justin McDaniel - The Innovative Professor Helping Students Read More (Part 1)
Celebrating Ourselves? Amber Cabral’s Powerful Message
I Always Love My Mama!
Celebrating Earth Day with Master Farmer Leah Penniman
Celebrate Yourself at EVERY Age!
Life Lesson: Wendy Williams Told Me “Travel Alone, Travel Far” - Why I Disagree
L. Michelle Smith on Scaling Black Church Wisdom into Corporate Mastery
Seasonal Allergies…Why and How to Combat Them with Dr. Sunyatta Amen
What Do You Value? Howard French Looks Through History and Africa for the Answers
“There’s a War on People!” - Howard French Discusses How We Got Here
Life Lesson: When Headed For a Wall, Steer Into The Crash!
Ep 350Streaming the Culture: David Oyelowo’s Quest for Narrative Freedom
Karen Hunter welcomes the brilliant David Oyelowo to discuss his gripping new psychological thriller, Newborn, and his groundbreaking streaming platform, Mansa, which aims to bypass Hollywood gatekeepers by centering global Black stories through a filmmaker-first lens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 349Dr. Christian Gregory on The Cost of His Father's Activism (Part 2)
In the powerful conclusion of their conversation, Karen Hunter and Dr. Christian Gregory examine the grueling physical price Dick Gregory paid for his convictions, detailing how decades of hunger strikes and tr transformed his body into a living sacrifice for justice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 348Dr. Christian Gregory on Sharing His Father's Legacy for New Generation (Part 1)
Karen Hunter kicks off a poignant two-part series with Dr. Christian Gregory, exploring the legacy of his father through the lens of a new children's book designed to introduce a legendary life to the next generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 347Rachel Swarns Reminds Us That They Prayed Over Slave Ships!
Karen Hunter sits down with Rachel Swarns for a provocative look at the harrowing historical intersections of faith and the slave trade, exposing the religious institutions that blessed the very ships used for human trafficking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 346Christians Against Christianity?
Karen Hunter hosts a sharp, essential dialogue with Dr. Anthea Butler and Dr. Obery Hendricks on the internal ideological shifts and political contradictions of modern believers who stand in opposition to traditional Christian values. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 345“Christianity Be Like…” (Karen Explores Her Faith)
As Easter is upon us, Karen Hunter takes a deeper dive into her spirituality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 344Aja Raden Busts the Myth of Diamonds!
Jewelry designer and historian Aja Raden joins Karen Hunter alongside Seena Ghaznavi to explore the fascinating intersection of history, science, and human psychology to reveal how our collective obsession with shiny objects has shaped the course of civilization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 343The Sun Does NOT Rise: A Discussion On Perspective
Don’t be fooled...by your own perspective: Karen Hunter shares words of inspiration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 342Barbara Jordan: The Inquisitor! (What Would She Think About Her Country Today?)
Karen Hunter delves into the 2025 documentary The Inquisitor to explore the complex legacy of Barbara Jordan, examining the personal sacrifices and strategic compromises the political icon made to wield power and protect the Constitution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 341Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee: The First But Not The Last!
In this episode, Karen Hunter sits down with trailblazing physician Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee to discuss her historic career as the first Black woman to dean a U.S. medical school and her enduring impact on health equity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 340Trailblazing On The Court: A Conversation with Gail Marquis
Join Karen Hunter with Kevin Powell for an inspiring discussion featuring Olympic silver medalist Gail Marquis as she reflects on her historic basketball career, and her lifelong commitment to advocacy and leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 339Life Lesson: Steer Towards the Crash
Karen Hunter explores the counterintuitive power of confronting life's challenges head-on, sharing a personal story of how leaning into fear and uncertainty can help you regain control and build lasting resilience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 338That Time I Interviewed...Viola Liuzzo's Son
In this moving interview, Anthony Liuzzo reflects on the enduring legacy of his mother, Viola Liuzzo, a dedicated civil rights activist who made the ultimate sacrifice for the voting rights movement after the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 337In a World Full of Horribleness, Be a Viola Liuzzo
Karen explores the radical courage of Viola Liuzzo's journey from a Detroit housewife to a civil rights martyr whose ultimate sacrifice catalyzed the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 33640-Day Year Update: Staying Productive & Making Plans!
Karen Hunter reflects on her recent 40-day goal-setting journey and shares her experiences collaborating with high-profile celebrities on exciting new book projects, planning a nationwide tour, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 335Viola Davis’s Speech For the Ages!
Karen reflects on the words of gratitude and inspiration spoken by Viola Davis while receiving the NAACP Chairman’s Award for Excellence, Impact & Advocacy at the Image Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 334Dr. Rosemari Mealy’s Lessons From Her Black Panther Days
Dr. Rosemari Mealy shares pivotal insights from her activism in the Black Panther Party, exploring how those foundational lessons in community organizing and resistance continue to inform the modern struggle for social justice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 333The Farmasis, Bonita Clemons - Helping Women Connect to the Land
"The Farmasis" Bonita D. Clemons joins Karen Hunter and Rene Syler for a transformative conversation on moving Black Americans closer to their agrarian roots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 332Life Lessons: Iyanla Vanzant Shares Hers
In part two of her discussion with Karen Hunter, Iyanla Vanzant shares her most valuable life lesson with listeners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 331Iyanla Vanzant Shares Her Rites of Passage
Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant sits down with Karen Hunter to share her Rites of Passage experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 330One Battle After Another: 20 Years in the Making For This Moment
Karen Hunter and Roderick Morrow discuss the Oscar-nominated 'One Battle After Another,' and how a film 20 years in the making feels so relevant in modern times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 329Delroy Lindo Breaks Down with Lurie and Karen
Academy Award Nominated Actor Delroy Lindo sits down with Karen Hunter and Lurie Daniel Favors to discuss his groundbreaking performance in 'Sinners.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 328Jameela Jamil on the Impact of Patriarchy on Men
In today's episode, Karen Hunter reacts to a clip from actress & activist Jameela Jamil on the less spoken impact patriarchal societies have on men. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 327Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee on Feminism and 'Rise, Girl, Rise!'
Karen Hunter shares her intense conversation with feminist icon Gloria Steinem & Nobel Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 326What Is Feminism to Us Today?
Following her passionate discussion with Gloria Steinem & Leymah Gbowee (See Episode 327), Karen Hunter unpacks the meaning of feminism and her struggles with its movement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 325Owning the Room: Nia DaCosta Is In Charge!
In this episode, Karen Hunter shares a powerful clip with director Nia DaCosta that sparks a deep dive into the weight, authority, and nuances of being in charge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.