Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
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Ep 275“How Can You Be a Christian with All You Know?” Karen Answers the Question
Karen addresses the profoundly personal and challenging question, "How can you be a Christian with all you know?" candidly sharing her struggle to reconcile personal faith with the systemic hypocrisy and historical trauma often associated with religious institutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 274The First Time I Interviewed...Dr. Anthea Butler (Part 2)
In the conclusion of her two-part interview, Dr. Anthea Butler answers caller questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 273The First Time I Interviewed...Dr. Anthea Butler (Part 1)
Renowned religious scholar Dr. Anthea Butler sits down with Karen Hunter to explore the historical roots and political weaponization of faith in America, challenging the idea of a "white God" and examining how Christian Nationalism subtly influences the holiday season's cultural narrative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 272Dr. Daniel Black on God vs. The Creator
What is the difference between God and the Creator? Dr. Daniel Black explains! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 271Dr. Daniel Black on Gospel Music Now vs. Then
Dr. Daniel Black, acclaimed author and professor, delves into the spiritual and cultural evolution of gospel music, drawing key distinctions between its powerful, struggle-centered past and the more contemporary, sometimes commercially-driven focus of the present-day sound. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 270Foolishness Friday: white American Pride Parade
It's Foolishness Friday, where Karen Hunter & Roderick Morrow answer the important questions like: what would be featured in a white American pride parade? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 269Meeting Ben & Jamesa Motely!
Karen Hunter sits down with Ben & Jamesa Motely - co-hosts of The Ben & Jamesa Podcast - for the very first time, exploring the dynamics of their relationship and highlighting their work beyond the podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 268Douglass's Dilemma: Measuring Lincoln (Lucas Morel Part 2)
Part two of Karen Hunter's indispensable conversation with the Lucas Morel - co-author of "Measuring the Man" - concludes the deep dive into Frederick Douglass's complex, evolving relationship and critique of Abraham Lincoln, examining their shared and diverging paths during a pivotal time in American history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 267Lucas Morel on Frederick Douglass’s Statements About Abraham Lincoln (Part 1)
Karen Hunter begins a two-part conversation with the co-author of "Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln," - Lucas Morel - exploring Douglass's complex perspective on the president. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 266What Is In A Name? Dr. Daniel Black on Rites of Passage
Award-Winning Novelist Dr. Daniel Black discusses his impactful Rites of Passage, and the profound significance of a naming ceremony, detailing what truly lies within a name. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 265A Tribute to Beah Richards on the Anniversary of the Release of 'Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner'
Karen Hunter and Dr. Greg Carr reflect on the profound life and legacy of actress Beah Richards, marking the anniversary of the release of her iconic film, 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 264Julia Quinn on Why We Love Romance (Part 2)
In the conclusion of her conversation with Karen Hunter, Bridgerton author Julia Quinn delves further into why we are eternally drawn to the stories and themes of romance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 263Julia Quinn on Bridgerton (Part 1)
Part one of Karen Hunter’s two-part interview welcomes Bridgerton author Julia Quinn to discuss the phenomenal success of her Regency romance novels and their blockbuster Netflix adaptation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 262My Hip Hop Town Hall with Kevin Powell & Kierna Mayo (Part 2)
In part two, Karen Hunter, Kevin Powell, and Kierna Mayo continue their deep dive, exploring the ongoing cultural influence, artistic controversies, and future trajectory of hip-hop after 50 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 261My Hip Hop Town Hall with Kevin Powell & Kierna Mayo (Part 1)
Karen Hunter sits down with cultural critics Kevin Powell and Kierna Mayo to dissect the profound impact and evolution of hip-hop over its five-plus decades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 260The Naked Truth: My Conversation with Marvelyn Brown (Part 2)
Marvelyn Brown shares more of her story from 'The Naked Truth, 'focusing on advocacy, combating stigma, and living a positive life with HIV - also featuring Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 259The Naked Truth: My Conversation with Marvelyn Brown (Part 1)
HIV activist and author Marvelyn Brown discusses her powerful memoir, The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive - also featuring Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 258Beyond the Stigma: AIDS Awareness with Debra Fraser-Howze & LaJoyce Brookshire
AIDS advocates Debra Fraser-Howze and LaJoyce Brookshire share messages of personal journeys, community empowerment, and the critical need for continued AIDS awareness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 257Fighting the Global Battle: Debbie Allen & Samantha Grandberry on AIDS
Karen Hunter discusses the continuing worldwide fight against AIDS with Actress & Producer Debbie Allen and advocate Samantha Grandberry, examining the challenges and progress being made. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 256World AIDS Day - The Legacy of Hydeia Broadbent
On World AIDS Day, host Karen Hunter revisits a powerful 2015 interview with the late AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, reflecting on her life and enduring legacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 255Black-Owned: The Revolutionary History of Black Bookstores
Journalist Char Adams joins to discuss her book, Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, exploring the little-told history of Black-owned bookstores from the 1830s to the present as vital, often-targeted centers of community-building, abolitionist organizing, and Black political movements Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 254A Timeless Truth: Dick Gregory
We open the archives for Thanksgiving to share a classic, thought-provoking 2014 interview with the legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory, who offers his timeless perspective on civil rights, the power of activism, and the ongoing fight 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 253Dr. Peter Agre Asks Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?
Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Agre joins to discuss his book, Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?, a compelling look at how scientists, acting as diplomats, bridge political divides and solve global crises like climate change and epidemics through collaboration and shared evidence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 252Dr. Cheryl Neely on the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference to Black Women
Dr. Cheryl Neely joins to discuss her book, No Human Involved: The Serial Murder of Black Women and Girls and the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference, a powerful examination of systemic neglect and the invisibility of Black female homicide victims. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 251Naturi Naughton-Lewis: From 'Power' to Passion
Naturi Naughton-Lewis joins to discuss starring as Debra, a Type A doctor navigating the complexities of friendship, passion, and betrayal in the Lifetime two-part movie event, Eric Jerome Dickey's Friends and Lovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 250Husband & Wife Acting Duo: Sonequa Martin-Green & Kenric Green!
Karen, alongside Roderick Morrow, sit down with Sonequa Martin-Green and Kenric Green, the celebrated acting couple from The Walking Dead and Star Trek: Discovery, as they share how they navigate Hollywood together, prioritize faith and family, and join forces on their newest projects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 249Meet Pauli Murray! (Part 2)
On her birthday, Dr. Greg Carr completes his history lesson on Pauli Murray, exploring the latter half of her astonishing life, from trailblazing lawyer to becoming the first African-American female Episcopal priest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 248Meet Pauli Murray! (Part 1)
Dr. Greg Carr begins a two-part celebration of the incomparable Pauli Murray, tracing her groundbreaking early journey from civil rights activist to legal mastermind whose work shaped both the Civil Rights and feminist movements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 247Don't Drink The Kool Aid! My Conversation on The Jonestown Massacre
Explore the tragedy of Jim Jones and the People's Temple as author Jeff Guinn and Jones's surviving sons, Jim Jones Jr. and Stephan Jones, offer their harrowing firsthand perspectives and deep research behind the documentary, Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 246Wanda James is Running For Congress…She Walks Us Through the Process
Get an unfiltered, step-by-step look at the grueling process of running for Congress as trailblazing entrepreneur and activist Wanda James lays bare the reality of life on the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 245George McCalman’s 'Illustrated Black History'
Karen Hunter sits down with artist and author George McCalman to discuss his stunning book, Illustrated Black History, highlighting the power of art to reclaim and honor the stories of 145 iconic—and often unsung—Black pioneers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 244Africa is the Birthplace of Civilization…A History Lesson
Get a crash course you never received in school as host Karen Hunter lays down the facts, tracing the true origin story of humanity and reminding you exactly why Africa is the undeniable birthplace 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 243On Reparations…A Letter From an Enslaved Man on the Topic
Karen Hunter makes the case for reparations by reading a powerful, centuries-old letter from a formerly enslaved man, demonstrating that the demand for compensation is not new but an unbroken moral call from history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 242Nat Turner Was Hanged: A Conversation with Dr. Greg Carr
On the anniversary of his execution, Dr. Greg Carr reveals the true radical history of Nat Turner's Rebellion and how this pivotal 1831 uprising fundamentally shaped the course of American resistance and the institution of slavery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 241The Wilmington Massacre
Dive into the only successful coup d'état in American history with Pulitzer Prize winner David Zucchino, as he dismantles the "race riot" lie to reveal how white nationalists violently overthrew Wilmington's biracial government in 1898. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 240Allen Iv3rson Director & Producer One9!
Director & Producer One9 details how the 'Allen Iv3rson' documentary digs into the cultural icon's authentic story, revealing the family-driven roots of his unwavering spirit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 239Star of P Valley & Reasonable Doubt: Brandee Evans!
Star of 'Reasonable Doubt' & 'P Valley' Brandee Evans! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 238Anger Gets Stuff Done!
Karen Hunter explains how anger can be a great tool to forging change when channeled correctly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 237Attempting to Convince a Non-Voter
Karen Hunter shares a tense exchange with an individual unwilling to vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 236The Problem with Melinda Gates
Tremell McKenzie joins Karen Hunter to provide some insight on Melinda Gates' problematic philanthropic work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 235"I Know More About Slavery Than You Do": Catherine Austin Fitts Defends Voting for Trump (Part Two)
In part two, the cordial conversation explodes into a heated political debate when Catherine Austin Fitts defends her three votes for Donald Trump, sparking a direct confrontation with Karen Hunter about power dynamics, the history of slavery, and the true source of financial and political corruption in America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 234Money: Where Karen Hunter and Catherine Austin Fitts Agree (Part One)
Former Assistant Secretary of Housing Catherine Austin Fitts joins Karen Hunter with Seena Ghaznavi for the first part of a powerful conversation that establishes their common ground on financial literacy, the spiritual role of money, and the urgent need for individual sovereignty and resilience in a complex financial system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 233My First Interview with Deante Kyle!
Karen Hunter shares her first interview with Deante Kyle, the visionary behind the 'Grits & Eggs' podcast, to delve into his unique delivery of community empowerment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 232Jennifer Welch Has Had It!
Comedian and podcaster Jennifer Welch of the hit show 'I've Had It' joins Karen Hunter with Omi Bell to discuss her experiences as a progressive woman in a red state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 231Examining 'Sky Full of Elephants' with Dr. Daniel Black
Dr. Daniel Black joins the discussion to explore Cebo Campbell's speculative debut novel, Sky Full of Elephants, examining its challenging themes in a post-racial America after all white people disappear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 230'Slow Horses' Co-Stars Christopher Chung & Nick Mohammed!
Actors Christopher Chung (Roddy Ho) and Nick Mohammed (Maxell) from Apple TV+'s spy drama "Slow Horses" join Karen Hunter to discuss the latest season's high-stakes espionage, their characters' eccentric dynamics, and the chaos awaiting the agents of Slough House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 229Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche on Community Building
Financial educator Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche shares actionable strategies for building generational wealth and strengthening community bonds by teaching loved ones about combined investments and fostering a culture of financial wholeness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 228Wanda James: The Godmother of Cannabis
Trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate Wanda James details her journey from military officer to becoming the first Black woman in America to own a licensed cannabis dispensary, sharing her commitment to social justice and equity in the rapidly evolving industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 227Breaking Down 'Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook'
Documentary producers Tim Davis and Mack Heller discuss their film “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook,” breaking down the history, tactics, and real-world impact of voter disenfranchisement across America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 226Why Did Kamala Harris Lose? Allan Lichtman Explains
Historian Allan Lichtman analyzes the failure of his "Keys to the White House" model to predict Kamala Harris's 2024 loss, and discusses his new book, Conservative at the Core: A New History of American Conservatism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.