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Leverage

Leverage

30 episodes

S3 Ep 9Self-Care

In this week's episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells explore what self-care looks like for them and why it's necessary to set aside time for self, especially when you're working to combat inequality and systemic racism.

Sep 1, 202238 min

S3 Ep 8Never Have I Ever

In this week's episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells discuss the FBI raid on Mar-a-lago as well as the dangers Donald Trump and his ideologies pose to American democracy.

Aug 18, 202248 min

S3 Ep 7How Do You Grade Progress on Racial Equity

A year and a half into the Biden administration, our hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells take a look at what has been done or not done (as the case seems to be) on the front of racial equity.

Aug 10, 202238 min

S3 Ep 6Don't Stop Get It, Get It - Election Edition

In this week's episode of Leverage hosts, Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells, break down the importance of the Black vote and continued civic engagement before, during and after election cycles, and they discuss the long--term strategies needed in the Black community to achieve equity.

Aug 3, 202237 min

S3 Ep 5Jan. 6th

In this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells recap the events of the Jan. 6th insurrection and the on-going hearings/investigation.

Jul 20, 20221h 5m

S3 Ep 4We Are BG

In this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells discuss the Russian detainment of WNBA star, Brittney Griner. Griner, who has been in Russian custody since February, recently plead guilty to bringing cannabis-derived oil cartridges to Russia, saying she had done so by accident.

Jul 12, 202238 min

S3 Ep 3Lets Talk About Guns

In the third episode of this season hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells take on the topic of the gun violence epidemic in America.

Jun 30, 202240 min

S3 Ep 2The Supremes (Part 2)

The Supreme Court has been busy... in part two of this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells break down the landmark reversal of Roe v. Wade and the far-reaching consequences it will have on marginalized communities.

Jun 28, 202234 min

S3 Ep 2The Supremes (Part 1)

The Supreme Court has been busy... in part one of this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells break down the Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP Supreme Court decision handed down this week. They also cover the importance of civic engagement as a lifestyle.Stay tuned for Part 2 in which they discuss the historic Roe v Wade decision.

Jun 28, 202231 min

S3 Ep 1And... We're Back!

So much has happened since we last heard from hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells. In the season three premiere of Leverage catch up on everything from Joe Biden, George Floyd, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Juneteenth and how its been navigating the last three years through the Covid pandemic.

Jun 20, 202226 min

S2 Ep 20Interview with David Morgan

Is the lack of media diversity a serious national problem? Yes. Can we do anything about it? Yes, but only if those of us who truly want media diversity commit to doing more. In this week's episode Kristal chats with David Morgan - the managing partner of D. Morgan & Partners, and the President / Co-Founder of the Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner (MMCD™). Show notes:Tickets are still available to the Media Diversity Innovation Summit and Reception:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mmca-media-diversity-innovation-summit-and-reception-tickets-64305399180?aff=ebdssbdestsearchMulticultural Media Correspondents Dinner https://www.mmcadc.orghttps://twitter.com/MMCADC

Jul 9, 201916 min

Ep 19White LaKeisha

In this week's episode Kristal and Breon break down the Black Twitter clap back over the CNN "White LaKeisha" article. The twins also offer some wise council for Sara Huckabee Sanders as she re-enters the job market and give their informal endorsement to Brad "Scarface" Jordan on his run for Houston City Council.

Jun 19, 201937 min

S2 Ep 8London Petty Falling Down

On this week's episode we are putting it into the universe that the UK will keep Trump, canceling man-buns courtesy of Aiden Cook and his Kamala Harris mic grab, and hoping you'll join us in boycotting Linda Fairstein's books.

Jun 6, 201937 min

Ep 17Shots Fired: Roe v Wade

Breon Wells and guest host, Elesha Barnette, discuss the strategy behind the latest anti-abortion bills. Shots have been fired and it's an all out assault on women, their bodies and reproductive rights.

May 15, 201934 min

Ep 16Walk Away... From Isaiah Washington

Isaiah Washington is generating buzz for joining the #WalkAway movement - a campaign that urges disgruntled Democrats to leave the party behind. Kristal and Breon want to know one thing, "Where are you going?"

May 1, 201941 min

Ep 15All This March Madness

As Women's history month comes to a close Breon and guest host, Elesha, break down all of the female candidates who've entered the 2020 Presidential race as well as Georgia's controversial "Heartbeat Bill".

Apr 5, 201952 min

Ep 14A Moment of Silence

Pour one out for Black History Month. In this episode Kristal and Breon mourn the passing of a Black History Month marked by blackface scandals, a faux hate crime and the sins of R. Kelly.

Mar 7, 201935 min

Ep 13Black History Month Gone Wrong

Can we get a do-over? ‘Cause Black History Month went all sorts of wrong. From Jussie Smollett to black face scandals a plenty, the ancestors are not pleased .

Feb 21, 201955 min

Ep 12The Ghosts of Racism Past

Welp. Started off Black History Month with some black face. Kristal and Breon cancel Ralph Northam and his entire team on this week’s episode.

Feb 5, 201936 min

Ep 11Everybody Is Canceled

In the season two premiere Kristal and Breon hold nothing back. Everyone is canceled.

Jan 26, 201946 min

Ep 10Until You Do Right By Me

“Freedom ain’t free. Democracy ain’t easy.” Words of wisdom from this week’s episode.

Dec 4, 201850 min

Ep 9Midterms, Elections and Voting, Oh My!

Kristal and Breon break down voter suppression strategies, the recounts and what it really means to be an ally.

Nov 13, 20181h 42m

Ep 8This Week Was The Longest Year

Domestic terrorism, Black youth for Trump, and mid-term election foolery. It’s only been a week, but it feels like it’s been a year to forget.

Oct 30, 20181h 37m

Ep 7One Vote Away From Unemployment

Kristal and Breon break down the economic strategies at play with regards to political power and leverage.

Oct 23, 20181h 12m

Ep 6Kanye Doesn't Speak For Us

Say it again for the people in the back: Despite what President Trump might believe, Kanye West doesn’t speak for us.

Oct 16, 20181h 36m

Ep 5Beers and Pudding Pops

In this week’s episode Kristal and Breon do a deep dive into the cases and hearings of Bill Cosby and Brett Kavanaugh.

Oct 3, 20181h 28m

Ep 4Petty Tea

Beto vs Cruz, the immigration crisis at the border and Golden Goose ‘poverty sneakers’- Kristal + Breon spill all of the petty tea this week.

Sep 25, 20181h 38m

Ep 3Knock Down Drag Out

Cardi B and Nikki Minaj had it out this week. Kristal and Breon hold nothing back in their coverage of the showdown.

Sep 18, 20181h 38m

Ep 2Just Do It

Colin Kaepernick triumphs in the new Nike campaign and our hosts discuss the strategies other brands should implore to be as successful.

Sep 10, 201846 min

Ep 1Kava-Nah

In the premiere episode of the Leverage podcast, hosts Kristal High Taylor and Breon Wells come out strong in their analysis of the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.

Sep 3, 201844 min