Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

Report Reveals Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April And Changes In DEI Could Partially Be To Blame. Black women workers lost more jobs than other demographics in April, according to a report. While the overall unemployment rate for April 2025 remained unchanged, stats released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic show that Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up by 106,000, according to Creative Investment Research. Bloomberg notes the unemployment rate for Black women was a full percentage point higher at 6.1% (compared to 5.1% in March), and this rate has been on the rise since February 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays, founded by Kristi Williams is a community education program created for the purpose of educating young people, their families, and the wider community toward a more honest and comprehensive understanding of Black history in Oklahoma and across the globe. The goal is to increase public knowledge, promote youth engagement, and equip the next generation of change-makers with historical and cultural knowledge that will inspire them to create powerful impact within their communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders CNN Town Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms confirms run for GovernorAmid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground RailroadAnti Trump National Protest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in to check out the Tezlyn Figaro Town Hall recap to learn important lessons on how you can learn how to host your own organizing event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A full panel discussion about the politics of men, women, money and marriage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump's campaign to end DEI programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The magical negro does not exist no one is above the program. The time for tribe building is now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Department layoffs gut its civil rights office, leaving discrimination cases in limbo. The Education Department’s civil rights branch is losing nearly half its staff in the Trump administration’s layoffs, effectively gutting an office that already faced a backlog of thousands of complaints from students and families across the nation.Among a total of more than 1,300 layoffs announced Tuesday were roughly 240 in the department’s Office for Civil Rights,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out this important discussion about how the Black community must brace for impact for the days ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tezlyn Figaro as she takes calls to debate and discuss what it means to 'do for self' entrepreneurship vs a job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is expected to implement massive layoffs on March 13, 2025. Check out this podcast episode about how to survive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Straight Shot, No Chaser, host Tezlyn breaks down the first four weeks of the Trump administration and provides real life cost saving tips on how to survive the upcoming tariff cost increases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Straight Shot, No Chaser, host Tezlyn Figaro dives into breaking news on the Delta Airlines Crash, and Trump telling Hamas free all hostages or "All Hell Wil Break Loose" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump administration's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China will affect everyday itemsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in as we break down all 42 Donald Trump action items that occurred during Donald Trump's first week as President of the United States See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... Straight Shot No Chaser! Trump begins slew of executive actions on immigration, economy, other programsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing over 100 executive orders for his first day in office, focusing on a range of policy priorities including border security, deportations, energy, school gender policies, and vaccine mandates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of Friday, 939 prison inmates have been deployed to fight the wildfires in Southern California. These incarcerated firefighters are part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Conservation (Fire) Camps Program, working alongside nearly 4,700 state firefighters from Cal Fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in as Tezlyn Figaro breaks down exactly what to expect in politics as Californa repairs the damage from the historic wildfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida’s new law protecting first responders from people “impeding, threatening, or harassing” them goes into effect Jan. 1. critics say it’s aimed at curbing videos of cops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured when a driver rammed a pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early on Wednesday morning. The FBI is investigating it as an “act of terrorism.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions, including paying a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017, according to a final draft of the panel’s report on the Florida Republican released Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Straight Shot No Chaser, we're diving deep into a pivotal moment in history with a special guest, Dr. Steve Perry. Join us as we reflect on the legacy of OJ SimpsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union launched a strike at seven of the company’s delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas. The strikes are taking place at three delivery hubs in Southern California, and one each in San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta, Georgia, and Skokie, Illinois, according to the union’s announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro was honored as the champion of social justice at the 2024 inaugural  Ben Crump Social Justice Honors in Atlanta, GeorgiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI-Powered "Bias Meter": Los Angeles Times owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, plans to introduce an AI-powered"bias meter" on the paper's articles, aiming to provide readers with "both sides" of a story. The meter is part of Soon-Shiong’s broader strategy to overhaul the editorial board and address what he perceives as mainstream media's failure to separate news from opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tezlyn for this powerful conversation with George White the motivational speaker, learn about the motivation behind the man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in with Tezlyn Figaro and Zeek Williams, Founder of New Era Detriot as they discuss why a new era of organizing is necessary.New Era Community Connection (NECC) is a family movement of New Era Nation.NECC is designed exclusively to connect and develop urban communities worldwide through our original mudroots concept, direct outreach, and hands-on community programming to assist in creating an environment of self-sufficiency throughout often forgotten communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump vowed to launch a mass deportation effort, impose tariffs and pardon many convicted in the Jan. 6 attack in an interview with “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Travis Williams with the HBCU All Star Game joins Tezlyn Figaro to discuss the one of a kind event. Celebrating Excellence in HBCU Athletics and EducationThe HBCU All-Star Game is more than just a sporting event—it’s a movement that celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and athletic prowess of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Founded with a mission to shine a spotlight on the outstanding student-athletes who represent these institutions, the HBCU All-Star Game showcases the best talent from across the nation while promoting educational excellence, sportsmanship, and community empowerment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges. He also was set to be sentenced Dec. 16 in a separate criminal case in which he pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges in September.The president issued a "full and unconditional pardon" for any offenses Hunter Biden has “committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024," according to the White House statement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drake has launched legal action against Universal Music accusing the label of artificially boosting streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him, Not Like Us. In papers filed in New York, Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, accused Universal and the streaming giant Spotify of engaging in an illegal ”scheme” involving bots, payola and other methods to promote Lamar’s song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Dallas jury awarded $98 million in damages to the family of Botham Jean, who was fatally shot by former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in 2018.The total damages include $60 million in punitive damages, reflecting Guyger’s "malice, willfulness, and reckless indifference," and $38 million in compensatory damages for emotional anguish, financial losses, and other claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the realest election recap in the game, the hoodwhisperr breaks it down step by step and leaves no confusion and leaves nothing on the table See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election day is upon us, will political parties be able to count on Gen Z to vote? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Donald Trump rally held on October 27th, 2024 at Madison Square Gardens has received national backlash due to racist comments about Black Americans, Palestines and Puerto Ricans and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro chats with several gen z men ages 18-22 to discuss their thoughts on the upcoming election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in to hear why some women will ditch human connection and turn to robots! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study shows computer tablet use linked to angry outbursts among toddlers + Americans set to spend a total of $39 billion on back-to-school shopping this year + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro discusses the debate watch party recap show on Revolt News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High-risk HPV infections in men may be associated with slightly higher levels of dead sperm cells and other important healthcare public policy updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SSNC discusses what is servant leadership and what you should look for in an elected official. Learn the difference between purpose and profit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.