Best 80 Black Politics Podcasts

Here is our list of top Black Politics podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. Code Switch

Code Switch
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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for!

Hosts

Lori Lizarraga, B. A. Parker, Gene Demby, Shereen Marisol Meraji

Producer/Network

NPR

Email

****@npr.org

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

13902

Episodes

466

2. The Breakdown with Shaun King

The Breakdown with Shaun King
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A daily podcast, unpacking stories of injustice, racism and corruption, including action steps for meaningful

Host

Shaun King

Producer/Network

The North Star

Email

****@substack.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

12374

Episodes

507

3. Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in black culture, politics, and sports. Two times

Hosts

Van Lathan, Rachel Lindsay

Producer/Network

The Ringer

Email

****@theringer.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

10923

Episodes

666

4. Pod Save the People

Pod Save the People
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Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from

Hosts

Kaya Henderson, DeRay Mckesson, De'Ara Balenger

Producer/Network

Crooked Media

Email

****@crooked.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

8667

Episodes

176

5. Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where

Hosts

Jonathan Braverman, Emmy Award

Producer/Network

The Ringer

Email

****@theringer.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

3493

Episodes

429

6. The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast

The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast
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Rod and Karen discuss pop culture, politics, current events and more from a comedic perspective.Become a full

Hosts

Rod Morrow, Karen Morrow

Producer/Network

iHeartPodcasts

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

2660

Episodes

96

7. In The Thick

In The Thick
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Journalists tell you what you're missing from the mainstream news. Co-hosted by award-winning journalists

Producer/Network

Futuro Media and PRX

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

1852

Episodes

22

8. Capehart

Capehart
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Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how

Host

Jonathan Capehart

Producer/Network

The Washington Post

Email

****@washpost.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

1369

Episodes

405

9. The Bakari Sellers Podcast

The Bakari Sellers Podcast
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The Bakari Sellers Podcast tackles the most pressing current events through conversations and interviews with

Producer/Network

The Ringer

Email

****@theringer.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

926

Episodes

618

10. Hella Black Podcast

Hella Black Podcast
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Hella Black Podcast is brought to you by Delency Parham and Abbas Muntaqim. Over the next 12 weeks we are

Producer/Network

Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

918

Episodes

9

11. Tea with Queen and J.

Tea with Queen and J.
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Queen and J. are two funny womanist race nerds from the Bronx talking liberation, politics and pop culture

Producer/Network

Tea with Queen and J.

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

749

Episodes

60

12. Intersectionality Matters

Intersectionality Matters
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Intersectionality Matters! is a podcast hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw. This podcast is brought to you by The

Host

Kimberlu00e9 Crenshaw

Producer/Network

African American Policy Forum

Email

****@aapf.org

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

738

Episodes

65

13. Black Talk Radio Network

Black Talk Radio Network
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Black Talk Radio Network is the world's largest independent black digital radio and podcasting platform

Hosts

Liam, Still Bill, Big P

Producer/Network

Black Talk Media Project

Email

****@blacktalkradionetwork.com

Rating

4.1/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

2142

14. A Word … with Jason Johnson

A Word … with Jason Johnson
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A veteran political commentator, Johnson will bring his incisive wit to thoughtful discussions with leaders,

Host

Jason Johnson

Producer/Network

Slate Podcasts

Email

****@slate.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

533

Episodes

415

15. Hood Politics with Prop

Hood Politics with Prop
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From the makers of the Red Couch pod: The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to

Producer/Network

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

Email

****@howstuffworks.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

588

Episodes

126

16. Footnotes With Jemar Tisby

Footnotes With Jemar Tisby
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Host Jemar Tisby offers commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex

Host

Dr. Jemar Tisby

Producer/Network

The Witness

Email

****@jemartisby.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

454

Episodes

91

17. Make It Plain with Mark Thompson

Make It Plain with Mark Thompson
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The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and

Producer/Network

Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson

Email

****@dcpentertainment.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

221

Episodes

542

18. The Sheletta Show

The Sheletta Show
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The show that keeps the conversation going on making our community more inclusive. We talk with leaders that

Producer/Network

Audacy

Email

****@wccoradio.com

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

1086

19. Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley
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'Tavis Smiley' is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's

Host

Tavis Smiley

Producer/Network

KBLA Talk 1580

Email

****@smileyaudiomedia.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

1038

20. Phillip Scott Podcast

Phillip Scott Podcast
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The Phillip Scott Podcast will cover various topics without sugarcoating the truth. Support this podcast:

Producer/Network

Phillip Scott Podcast

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

286

Episodes

164

21. The ReidOut with Joy Reid

The ReidOut with Joy Reid
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Joy Reid conducts one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers while addressing provocative

Producer/Network

MSNBC

Email

****@nbcuni.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

933

22. Black Like Me

Black Like Me
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Black Like Me with Dr. Alex Gee is a podcast that invites you to experience the world through the perspective

Host

Alex Gee

Producer/Network

Alex Gee

Email

****@me.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

226

Episodes

113

23. Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips
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A color-conscious political podcast, hosted by Steve Phillips offers candid and data-driven analysis on how

Producer/Network

Democracy in Color

Email

****@democracyincolor.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

186

Episodes

195

24. Groundings

Groundings
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Decolonising minds one podcast at a time, this podcast is a place where organizing, theory, and history come

Producer/Network

Groundings Podcast

Email

devynspringer.journoportfolio.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

210

Episodes

89

25. Black History Year

Black History Year
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Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we're left out of

Host

Darren Wallace

Producer/Network

PushBlack

Email

****@pushblack.org

Rating

0/5

Episodes

632

26. THE BCP PODCAST

THE BCP PODCAST
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Official daily news podcast of YouTuber James, the Black Conservative Patriot aka BCP.

Hosts

THE BCP PODCAST, James

Producer/Network

Black Conservative Patriot

Email

****@protonmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

102

Episodes

271

27. Momentum : A Race Forward Podcast

Momentum : A Race Forward Podcast
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This podcast features movement voices, stories, and strategies for racial justice. Co-hosts Chevon and Hiba

Producer/Network

Race Forward

Email

****@raceforward.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

106

Episodes

76

28. Trey's Table

Trey's Table
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A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.

Host

Trey

Producer/Network

James Smith

Email

****@icloud.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

18

Episodes

255

29. Black and Right Podcast

Black and Right Podcast
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John Anthony shatters the myths that the mainstream media has created about how groups of people think about

Producer/Network

AM 560 The Answer

Email

****@salemradiochicago.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

44

Episodes

187

30. Rico Dukes Theyfeartruth Show

Rico Dukes Theyfeartruth Show
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This show is based on Civil rights constitution provisions, political news, and an open show to the public.

Producer/Network

Rico Dukes Huey P Newton Son

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

3/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

296

31. Silence is Not an Option

Silence is Not an Option
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America is in crisis right now. A lot of people want to help but have no idea where to start. In our new

Host

Audie Cornish

Producer/Network

CNN

Email

****@cnn.com

Rating

3/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

287

32. In Search of Black Power

In Search of Black Power
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In Search of Black Power challenges conventional narratives around Black policy, Black movements, and Black

Producer/Network

Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle

Email

****@newtimbuktu.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

29

Episodes

146

33. Unsolicited Perspectives

Unsolicited Perspectives
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Join Bruce Anthony on 'Unsolicited Perspectives,' a podcast offering unique views on current events,

Host

Bruce Anthony

Producer/Network

Bruce Anthony

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

12

Episodes

209

34. Inner City Left

Inner City Left
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Live from Southeast Washington, DC we take an in depth look at the current political, social and media trends

Producer/Network

Inner City Left

Rating

5/5

Reviews

14

Episodes

110

35. Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid

Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid
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Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid covers national and global social/political news with a focus on the

Producer/Network

Black Talk Media Project

Email

****@blacktalkradionetwork.com

Rating

4.1/5

Reviews

42

Episodes

23

36. The African American Hour

The African American Hour
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Audio-Reader's weekly pod with news and information on black and African-American issues of culture,

Producer/Network

Audio-Reader

Email

****@ku.edu

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

120

37. Urban Forum Northwest

Urban Forum Northwest
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Join Eddie Rye Jr. and fascinating guests from around the world as they discuss the topics important to

Producer/Network

KKNW | Hubbard Radio

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

105

38. Espresso Talk Today

Espresso Talk Today
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We confront issues and their effects on Black people in the United States and around the world. From climate

Producer/Network

Robin Lofton and Frederick Douglas Lofton

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

92

39. Notes from America with Kai Wright

Notes from America with Kai Wright
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Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on

Host

Kai Wright

Producer/Network

WNYC Studios

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

70

40. The Urban Breakdown

The Urban Breakdown
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The Urban Breakdown is a fusion between live hosts conducting interviews, having discussions, pre-records,

Host

F. Khristopher Blue

Producer/Network

The Urban Breakdown

Email

****@misterblue.net

Rating

5/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

68

41. Hip Politics

Hip Politics
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Hip-Politics Podcast Network: family of podcasts exploring the world of politics for the Hip-Hop generation.

Producer/Network

Hip Politics Podcast

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

43

42. Papo Preto

Papo Preto
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O Papo Preto é o podcast semanal da Alma Preta Jornalismo sobre política, economia, cultura, história,

Producer/Network

Alma Preta Jornalismo

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

63

43. Earth is Ghetto podcast w/ Aaron & Syd

Earth is Ghetto podcast w/ Aaron & Syd
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This is a blackqueer Podcast posting commentary on current events, history and politics from the blackqueer

Hosts

Aaron Mondy, Sydney Liseli

Producer/Network

Syd & Aaron

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

67

44. Brotha2Brotha

Brotha2Brotha
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Brotha2Brotha discusses all issues concerning today's African American culture. We will discuss everything

Producer/Network

darrick Bledsoe

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

31

45. FL Black Girls LIVE

FL Black Girls LIVE
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The good, the bad, and the petty of Florida politics... hosted by the most reliable. Florida Black Girls!

Hosts

Maya Brown, Lindsay Pollard, Jasmen Rogers

Producer/Network

FL Black Girls Live

Email

****@flblackgirls.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

26

46. A Moment with Erik Fleming

A Moment with Erik Fleming
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My name is Erik Fleming. I am an African American native of Chicago. I have had the privilege of being an

Producer/Network

NBG Podcast Network

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

67

47. #RolandMartinUnfiltered

#RolandMartinUnfiltered
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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics,

Email

****@howstuffworks.com

Episodes

20

48. The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

The Brown Girls Guide to Politics
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Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and

Host

A'shanti F. Gholar

Producer/Network

Wonder Media Network

Email

****@thebgguide.com

Rating

3.6/5

Reviews

834

Episodes

163

49. The New Black Panther Party

The New Black Panther Party
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The official blog talk radio show for the new Black Panther Party. Black Power! All Power to the people!

Producer/Network

63K

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

66

Episodes

1503

50. The African History Network Show

The African History Network Show
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Listen to The African History Network Show with Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network. We

Producer/Network

African History Ntwk

Email

****@AfricanHistoryNetwork.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

14

Episodes

610

51. Black Wall Street Chronicle

Black Wall Street Chronicle
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The Focus of the Show is to talk about the State of the African American Community and to give incite on how

Host

Jeffrey

Producer/Network

Black Wall Street Channel

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

168

Episodes

134

52. LeftPOC

LeftPOC
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Bringing you the history of leftists of color one swipe at a time.This podcast is hosted by Left POCket

Producer/Network

Left POCket Project Podcast

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

145

Episodes

1

53. Think 100%: The Coolest Show

Think 100%: The Coolest Show
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Welcome to The Coolest Show your weekly dose of conversations that reimagine how Black, Indigenous, and Brown

Host

Rev Yearwood

Producer/Network

Hip Hop Caucus

Email

****@hiphopcaucus.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

70

Episodes

123

54. Politibro

Politibro
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Politibro is a unique podcast that focuses on African American, mainstream and counterculture news topics.

Hosts

Chris Richie, Def Chef

Producer/Network

Politibro.com

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

181

55. So Well Spoken

So Well Spoken
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The Black Culture podcast. A round table to discuss race relations, current events, entertainment and pop

Producer/Network

Angelus, Mike & Moris

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

35

Episodes

66

56. 1972

1972
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Upon the 50th anniversary of the trial of legendary civil rights activist Angela Davis, and Shirley

Host

Yhane Washigton Smith

Producer/Network

Yhane Washington Smith

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

42

Episodes

13

58. One Year Later

One Year Later
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One Year Later is a special series that takes a new approach to the national political debate. A year after a

Producer/Network

KCRW

Rating

3.7/5

Reviews

35

Episodes

27

59. #RolandMartinUnfiltered

#RolandMartinUnfiltered

#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics,

Producer/Network

Roland S. Martin

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

26

Episodes

10

60. Politically Entertaining

Politically Entertaining
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Politically Entertaining. Your Cliffs Notes to American Politics.

Producer/Network

Frank & Byron

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

13

Episodes

58

61. BLACK ASS NEWS

BLACK ASS NEWS
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Pop culture, politics and entertainment from a Black Ass perspective. Support this podcast:

Producer/Network

Tenisha Mercer

Rating

5/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

54

62. Thinking Freely

Thinking Freely
Play

Thinking Freely is a political podcast, from the ACLU of Maryland, informing people about what's

Producer/Network

ACLU of Maryland

Email

****@aclu-md.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

17

Episodes

38

63. From the Streets to the Statehouse

From the Streets to the Statehouse
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During the Maryland General Assembly, we offer insight an analysis on the issues impacting the Black

Producer/Network

LBS Baltimore

Email

****@lbsbaltimore.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

8

Episodes

35

64. Noo Covers - Wake Black Up

Noo Covers - Wake Black Up
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A one to one conversation with Noo Covers.Noo Covers is the author of 5 books that deal with the

Host

Daawud El-Amin

Producer/Network

Daawud

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

57

65. The Black Joy Mixtape Podcast

The Black Joy Mixtape Podcast
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Amber (aka the High Priestess of Black Joy) and Jazmine (bka King of da South) are two petty AF Black

Producer/Network

Amber J. Phillips and Jazmine Walker

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

58

66. The Way with Anoa

The Way with Anoa
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The Way with Anoa is about forward-moving dialogue with good people doing good work. Anoa covers news,

Producer/Network

Anoa J. Changa

Rating

0/5

Episodes

57

67. '??????????????'TheREAL Black Donald Trump Radio ???? Show' ?????? (Woke Smoke Media) #UpearlyTalkSh

'??????????????'TheREAL Black Donald Trump Radio ???? Show' ?????? (Woke Smoke Media) #UpearlyTalkSh
Play

#DARKACTAVIST #BLACKPOWER #BlackBalancer #BLACKNATIONALIST#BLACKPANTHERPARTY #KILLINGWHITESUPREMECY

Producer/Network

?????"The REAL Black Donald Trump Radio" ??????

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

26

68. The Chop Up

The Chop Up
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Hosts, ToyuhGee and KamGtheCoolest, discuss various topics and issues as a young, black, culturally, and

Producer/Network

The Chop Up

Rating

0/5

Episodes

55

69. Black Republican Black Democrat

Black Republican Black Democrat
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Jamar Nelson and Preya Samsundar host Black Republican/Black Democrat on Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130

Producer/Network

KTLKAM

Rating

2.7/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

9

70. Uncomfortable Conversations

Uncomfortable Conversations
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Podcast by Uncomfortable Conversations

Producer/Network

Uncomfortable Conversations

Rating

3.4/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

4

72. Akin Duro's Life in Art

Akin Duro's Life in Art
Play

Celebrated activist artist, Dana C. Chandler, Jr., returns to the airwaves to discuss his art as well as

Producer/Network

Akin Duro--My Life in Art

Rating

0/5

Episodes

23

73. Escurecendo a Questão

Escurecendo a Questão
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Podcast produzido pela Ubuntu - Frente Negra de Ciência Política.

Producer/Network

Ubuntu - Frente Negra de Ciência Política

Rating

0/5

Episodes

14

74. The Stevie Dub Podcast

The Stevie Dub Podcast
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Musician, Mental Health Advocate, Activist, & Leader Stevie Dub shares his take on music, mental health,

Producer/Network

Stevie Dub

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

2

75. Protest Call

Protest Call
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Book is based on a viewpoint of young African American girl who raise in the ghetto, her mother a nurse, her

Producer/Network

Diego Salazar

Rating

0/5

Episodes

1

76. The Neighborhood Watch Podcast

The Neighborhood Watch Podcast
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A spinoff podcast of 'The Atlanta Way: A Documentary on Gentrification', covering gentrification, urbanism

Producer/Network

The Neighborhood Watch Podcast by The Atlanta Way: A Documentary on Gentrification

Rating

0/5

Episodes

3

77. Butter Coconut Podcast

Butter Coconut Podcast
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We are two artists out of Canada talking sports, politics, and the inevitable racial tension we get from our

Producer/Network

Tim and Neil

Rating

0/5

Episodes

3

78. Str8 Up! Extended Audio Episodes

Str8 Up! Extended Audio Episodes
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The hosts of YouTube's Str8 Up! come together to discuss topics on race. Rix Thorsell & Neil Mbateng tell

Producer/Network

VNR Media LLC

Rating

0/5

Episodes

3

79. Civil Right

Civil Right
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Civil rights

Producer/Network

lizbeth mendoza

Rating

0/5

Episodes

1