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Friends Like Us

A podcast featuring women of color with different views on topics hosted by Marina Franklin.

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Emerging Talent In The Dominican Republic And "El Tiguere Vacano" Visits from 2023-12-13T11:30

Jason Andors and Jenny Saldaña visit friends and express their love for the Dominican Republic, Emerging talent in the Dominican Republic helps profile, Hot Travel...

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Keith Robinson and Zainab Robinson Visit from 2023-12-06T11:30

Keith Robinson and Zainab Johnson visit Friends Like Us and discuss Keith Robinson's new Netflix Comedy Taping, Zainab Johnson's Amazon's Comedy Special: Hijabs Off, and lessons from...

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Get Up And Get On It With Dana Frank from 2023-11-29T11:30

Dana Frank and Kaneeze Surka visit friends and discuss the importance of legacy, Dana as Real Estate Mogul/Change-Maker/Philanthropist, Getting Up and On It, Menopause, and more wit...

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Gospel Singing On A Plane Gone Wrong from 2023-11-22T11:30

Vanessa Fraction and Subhah Agarwal visit Friends and discuss Social Media Comics, Grammy Nominated Gospel Singer On A Plane, The Perfect Proposal, and Scholastic Books Bac...

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A Comedy Spectacular With Jeff Leach from 2023-11-15T11:30

Jeff Leach and Nonye Brown-West visit Friends Like Us and discuss Jeff Leach's Comedy Spectacular, Processing Loss and more with host Marina Franklin. 

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Prachi Gupta and Nimesh Patel Visit from 2023-11-08T18:08

Prachi Gupta and Nimesh Patel Visit friends and discuss Prachi's highly acclaimed book: "They Called Us Exceptional", Nimesh's new comedy special: "Lucky Left", mental heal...

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Verb Co-Founders: Shannon Jones and Yadira Harrison visit Friends from 2023-11-01T10:30

Shannon Jones and Yadira Harrison visit Friends and discuss the importance of making cool stuff with friends in business, working with some of the world’s biggest and most recognizable brand...

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Aparna Nancherla and Alvin Irby from 2023-10-25T10:30

Aparna Nancherla and Alvin Irby Visit friends and take a deep dive into the imposter syndrome and how funding for Black Organizations are held under a microscope. 

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Sarah Cooper, Zainab Johnson and Erica Switzer from 2023-10-18T10:30

Sarah Cooper, Zainab Johnson and Erica Switzer join friends and discuss Sarah's new book: "Foolish", Zainab's new comedy special: "Hijab's Off", and young star Erica Switze...

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Gettin' Messy With The Gossiping Heifers from 2023-10-11T10:30

Those Gossiping Heifers (Michelle and Rocky) join Mia Jackson to gossip on this week's Friends Like Us Podcast with host Marina Franklin. 

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Check In On A Friend from 2023-10-04T10:30

Kevin A. Walton and Lady Carol Causieestko visit Friends Like Us and discuss suicide prevention, Listen

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The Co-optation Of History and MLK from 2023-09-27T10:30

NoorJehan Tourte and Hajar Yazdiha visit friends and discuss the misuse of Dr. Kings Words , immigrant communities indebted to the Civil Rights movement, Hasan Minhaj and mo...

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Light A Fire Under Your Arse from 2023-09-20T10:30

Onika Mclean and Nonye Brown-West visit friends and discuss how they all need that fire lit to get a win, Coco Gauff's win, flipping 45 the bird in Iowa, and more with host Marina Franklin. ...

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Artificial Intelligence In Need Of Guardrails from 2023-09-13T10:30

Von Decarlo and Ant Pruitt visit Friends Like Us and discuss the good, the bad, and the grey of artificial intelligence with host Marina Franklin. 

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A Better Romantic Future from 2023-09-06T10:30

Francesca Hogi and Calise Hawkins visit Friends Like US and discuss possibilities for a better romantic future with host Marina Franklin.

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Owning Your Story from 2023-08-30T10:30

Kiana Webb and Hoodo Hersi visit friends and discuss owning our story, doing things in unity to advance all apects of life, how our value is not determined by historical past, and ...

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Zainab Johnson and Abbi Crutchfield from 2023-08-23T10:30

This week Zainab Johnson and Abbi Crutchfield join Friends Like Us and discuss the hardship brought on by the WGA/SAG strike, Billy Porter selling his house, and how the Alabama riverboat br...

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When The Hood Comes Off With Rob Eschmann from 2023-08-16T10:30

Rob Eschmann and DC Benney discuss how Rob's new book, "When The Hoods Come Off" , chaotic giveaway in Union Square, DC Benny's new comedy hour on YouTube, and how the use ...

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Social Media and Social Forgiveness from 2023-08-09T10:30

Hollie Harper and Tracee Loran discuss Sag's Indie film waiver, black history on social media, Sinead O'Connor and more with host Marina Franklin. 

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Political Power Of The Working People from 2023-08-02T10:30

Chuck Nice and Nonye Brown-West join friends and discuss the surge in labor strikes, the generational divide, San Francisco's downtown is a wake up call and more with host Marina Fra...

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The Baby Trap with Vanessa Fraction and Kenice Mobley from 2023-07-26T10:30

Vanessa Fraction and Kenice Mobley visit Friends Like Us and argue wether they would stop for a white baby, late at night, on an Alabama road and more with host Marina Franklin!  Listen

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Favorite Episode: "Museums And Diversity" with Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham from 2023-07-19T10:30

Favorite episode with Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham and Nonye Brown-West for your summer listening! Listen

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Favorite Episode: "The Caregivers" with Jeanne Sparrow and Andrea Dalzell from 2023-07-12T10:30

Favorite Episode For Your Summer Listening with The Seated Nurse, Andrea Dalzell and Jeanne Sparrow!

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What Do The Writers Guild Writers Want? from 2023-07-05T10:55

Rick Younger, Veniece Antoinette, and Marc Theobald visit Friends Like Us and discuss what WGA writers want, picket line etiquette, policing of black joy and more with host Marina Fr...

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Four Naturals Hair Care With Shalita Grant And TK Dutes from 2023-06-28T10:30

Shalita Grant from Netflix's "You" and TK Dutes visit friends and discuss natural hair freedom, how to treat 4C Hair with Four Natural Hair Care, the CROWN Act and more wit...

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Matteo Lane and Pat Brown Visit Friends from 2023-06-21T10:30

Matteo Lane and Pat Brown visit Friends and discuss Matteo's new self-owned comedy special, the problems with Media on LGBTQIA2S+ issues, gender neutral bathing suits and m...

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Hot Flash Topics from 2023-06-14T10:30

Mugga and Sara Contreras visit Friends Like Us and discuss Netflix's "Manifest", The 123yr old virgin, New York's Lack Of School Diversity, Hot Flashes and more with host M...

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Black Poets Matter from 2023-06-07T10:30

Lisa Willis and Nonye Brown-West visit friends and discuss the banning of Amanda Gorman's poem, Supporting black poetry, and advocating for black art with host Marina Frank...

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The Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest from 2023-05-31T10:30

Hollie Harper, Joanna Briley, and Chaundra Daniels visit Friends Like Us and discuss the importance of black women in comedy, The Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest For Junete...

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A Strategy For Work-Life Harmony from 2023-05-24T10:30

Tina Wells, Dean Edwards, and Bret Raybould visit friends and discuss work-life harmony, race relations, well being, The positive impact of black female entrepeneurs and mo...

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Humanity Checked Out from 2023-05-17T10:30

Natalie Brasington and Exavier Pope visit friends and discuss the defunding of Harlem Schools, how Jordan Neely's life should have mattered, and more with host Marina Frank...

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The Unknown Black Artist from 2023-05-10T10:00

Vanessa Fraction, Mia Jackson, and Akeem Woods visit Friends Like Us for a hilarious take on hot topics!

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Museums And Diversity from 2023-05-03T10:30

Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham and Nonye Brown-West discuss funding of museums centering on People Of Color across the United States. 

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The Caregivers from 2023-04-26T10:30

Andrea Dalzell and Jeanne Sparrow visit friends and discuss the role of caregiver, Cities that ignore ...

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Black Women's Bodily Autonomy from 2023-04-19T10:30

Latanya Mapp Frett and Sabrina Revell visit friends and discuss "The Everyday Feminist", "The Crossover" for Disney+, black women's new bodily autonomy. 

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Sexual Revolution For Women Of Color from 2023-04-12T10:30

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, Gina Brillon, and Hollie Harper visit Friends Like Us and discuss sexual liberation, maternal health care week, and more with host Marina Franklin. Listen

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Artificial Intelligence and Hollywood from 2023-04-05T10:30

Diandra Lyle and Nonye Brown-West visit Friends and discuss the success of black nostalgia on Peacock, the arrest of Jonathan Majors, AI may be taking over Hollywood, and more ...

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Normalizing Sex Talk from 2023-03-29T10:30

Krystyna Hutchinson and Kaneez Surka visit friends and talk about cancel culture, intimate conversations to make sex better,  freezing eggs and more with host Marina Frankl...

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A Fresh Start With Dating from 2023-03-22T10:30

Francesca Hogi and Jenny Saldana visit Friends and discuss dating, finding love within, and how to get the most out of dating apps with host Marina Franklin. 

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What Happened To No Child Left Behind? from 2023-03-15T10:30

Meme Simpson and Brittany Carney visit friends and talk about ageist comedy reviews, the defunding of education and more with host Marina Franklin.

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Why Segregation In Schools Still Remain from 2023-03-08T11:30

Janus Adams and Africa Miranda visit Friends and discuss how segregation in education still remain, the lack of school funding in New York City, Brown Vs. Board Of Education and mo...

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Who Benefits From Cancel Culture? from 2023-03-01T11:30

Subhah Agarwal and Nonye Brown-West visit Friends and discuss Bings artificial intelligence, the dangers of AI, How Cancel Culture Works For White Guys, affordable housing ...

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Protecting Black Lives from 2023-02-22T11:30

Marc Theobald and Von Decarlo visit friends and discuss judgmental preachers, protecting black lives, new data on childbirth for black families, justice for Emmett Till, and more with host M...

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Yamaneika Saunders and Kyle Grooms Visit Friends from 2023-02-15T11:30

Yamaneika Saunders and Kyle Grooms visit Friends to talk about Florida's problem with everything but Ron Desantis, Healthy Vegan eating and more with host Marina Franklin!<...

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Fear Of Black American History from 2023-02-08T11:30

Lisa Renee Pitts and Abbi Crutchfield visit Friends and discuss the banning of authors like Toni Morrison, Parenting challenges for today's parent, work place affairs and m...

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Zainab Johnson and Dawn B Visit Friends from 2023-02-01T11:30

Zainab Johnson and Dawn B visit friends and discuss Florida Blocking AP African American Studies, Tech Lay Offs, why we continue to compare excellent black women, and more with host ...

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Professor Christina Greer and Erin Jackson Visit Friends from 2023-01-25T11:30

This week on friends Professor Christina Greer and Erin Jackson visit friends and talk on MLK's woke speech you don't hear, Mayor Adams, that corrupt republican party, and more!  Listen

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Who Are You Without That Body? from 2023-01-18T11:30

Mia Jackson and Hollie Harper visit Friends and talk about changing the voice in our head, body shaming, and how Mayor Adams cut funding to libraries. 

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The Science Of Literacy from 2023-01-11T11:30

Barber Shop Book's founder Alvin Irvy and Nonye Brown-West visit and discuss the importance of literacy in today's youth, personal stories of education placement and more with host M...

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Favorite Bevelations With Bevy Smith! from 2023-01-04T11:30

Favorite Episode of 2022! Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, and Bestie with Bevy Smith! Bevy Smith, Joyelle Johnson, and Zainab Johnson visit Friends Like Us and discuss how it gets grea...

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Top Topic Episode Of 2022! Real Talk On Food Shaming from 2022-12-28T11:30

A favorite episode in 2022! Listen to our golden episode now!

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Who Hates Patti LaBelle's Pies?! from 2022-12-21T11:30

This week on friends Vanessa Fraction and Kenice Mobley visit friends and discuss Brittney Griner swap, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Patti LaBelle concert scare a...

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David Kau and Gilli Apter Visit Friends from 2022-12-14T11:30

Comedians David Kau and Gilli Apter visit friends and discuss comedy in South Africa, the danger of Kanye, Ramaphosa's scandal explained and more!

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Brown Paper Bag Test from 2022-12-07T11:30

Jenny Saldana is a writer, actress, and stand-up comedian and a Breast Cancer Rock STAR and all around hotness. She wrote, produced and starred ...

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Representation In Science Matters from 2022-11-30T11:30

Dr Rae Wynn-Grant from the Going Wild Podcast visits Friends Like Us and discusses representation in science, adventures as a wildlife conservationist, why we should not bag leaves and more....

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Comedians For The Holidays from 2022-11-23T11:30

Zainab Johnson, Simeon Goodson, and Nonye Brown-West visit Friends and discuss the black men feeling ignored by politicians, only fans need security, Black Muslim inclusion and more with hos...

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Reclaiming Feminism With The Women's Fund Of Greater Milwaukee from 2022-11-16T11:30

Marilka Vélez  - As senior vice president & senior director of marketing, Marilka Vélez ...

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Genelle Williams From The Film “Delia’s Gone” from 2022-11-09T11:30

Genelle Williams has been working steadily as a Lead or Series Regular currently playing Lucy on 3 seasons of the NBC series Family Law. She can...

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Debt Relief And Issues Compatible With Voters from 2022-11-02T10:30

Kenice Mobley performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She appear...

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Youth Justice And Breast Cancer Awareness from 2022-10-26T12:30

Pamela Villa Kundu has a varied career path and background. She started out her career at JP Morgan in a coveted role but left three years later...

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Advocating For Your Wealth and Health from 2022-10-19T10:30

Taurea Vision Avant is a computer science graduate from Hampton University. She is an author of more than 15+ books and the latest include “The ...

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Muslim Inclusion In Media And Why Shows like Ramy and Mo Matter from 2022-10-12T10:30

Evelyn Alsultany is an Associate Professor in the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. Alsulta...

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Creating Your Own Seat At The Table With Kaye Singleton from 2022-10-05T10:30

Kaye Singleton and Nonye Brown-West visit Friends Like Us and discuss creating your own seat at the table with host Marina Franklin.

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Fighting For Dignity and Fairness from 2022-09-28T10:30

Hillary Holley and Mike Britt Vist Friends and discuss how tight polls in Georgia mean that Stacey Abrams could win, calling out Ron Desantos for human trafficking and more with host...

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Queen Behavior from 2022-09-21T10:30:33

Vladimir Caamano and Hollie Harper visit Friends and discuss what it means to have Queen behavior in tense moments and more with host Marina Franklin.

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Hot Topics with Pat Brown, Vanessa Fraction, and Onika McLean from 2022-09-14T10:30:40

Pat Brown, Vanessa Fraction, and Onika McLean visit Friends and discuss protection of children.

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Real Talk On Food Shaming from 2022-09-07T10:30:02

Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson and Maijia Digiorgio visit Friends and have that real talk about race and food shaming with host Marina Franklin.

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Self-Care Is Essential from 2022-08-31T10:30:11

Adria Ross and Nitika Chopra visit Friends Like Us and discuss how to take care of self with host Marina Franklin.

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Community Over Profit With Memo Salazar from 2022-08-24T10:30:51

Memo Salazar visits Friends Like Us for a one-on-one interview on affordable housing, land rights, Sesame Street for refugee children and more with host Marina Franklin.

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Real Artificial Intelligence Biases from 2022-08-17T10:30:38

Chuck Nice and Sean Donnelly visit friends and talk about real biases with AI, Breonna Taylor, and how liberal hollywood is anything but liberal with host Marina Franklin

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When Sorry Is Not Enough from 2022-08-10T10:30:17

C. Zawadi Morris is an award-winning journalist and a Chicago native who moved to Brooklyn in 1997. Ms. Morris holds a bachelor’s degree in busin...

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Fixing Self Before Fixing Us from 2022-08-03T10:30:01

Leighann Lord: Leighann Lord is a veteran standup comedian who has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, The View, and is a former co-host of the Emmy-nominated StarTalk...

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We're Not Going Backwards from 2022-07-27T10:30:18

This week on Friends Like Us we talk with Autumn Rowe, Zainab Johnson, and Erin Jackson about unsafe abortions, children activist and more with host Marina Franklin.

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Those Ejaculators from 2022-07-20T10:30:24

Erin Jackson is one of the fastest-rising comedians in New York City. She works nightly in the city’s top comedy clubs and most recently made her Netflix ...

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This Supreme Court's Chopping Block from 2022-07-13T10:30:08

Hitha Palepu:  Hitha Palepu is a consummate multi-hyphenate. She is an entrepreneur, investor, author, a...

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A Patreon Episode With Shauna Lane from 2022-07-06T10:30:36

This week's episode is to promote our fans only Patreon Page. Plus everyone is away this holiday! Listen to close friends Shauna Lane and I  talking about things women are too afraid to ...

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Amanda Seales and Christina Greer Visit Friends from 2022-06-29T10:30:05

Amanda Seales With an uncanny knack for taking serious topics (racism, rape culture, sexism, police brutality, etc.) and with humor, making them...

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Representation in Social Media and Disney Matter from 2022-06-22T10:30

Godfrey, Loren Lott, and Jenny Saldana visit Friends Like Us and discuss social media, Monique, and black representation in Disney Spaces with host Marina Franklin!   Listen

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Triple Threat Adriyan Rae visits Friend Like Us. from 2022-06-15T10:30:20

Adriyan Rae, from this season's finale of Atlanta,  visits Friends Like Us! 

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America's Got A Gun Problem from 2022-06-08T10:30:53

Shauna Lane and Nonye Brown-West visit Friends Like Us and discuss America's gun problem, Violence, and Monique is mad at D.L. Hughley with host Marina Franklin!  

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Fund The People from 2022-06-01T10:30:46

Kristin Richardson Jordan is a published poet, activist and elected council member for Harlem’s District 9. She has been featured on a number of...

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The Him Too Movement from 2022-05-25T10:30:57

Kenice Mobley performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She appears r...

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Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, and Bestie with Bevy Smith from 2022-05-18T10:30:20

Bevy Smith, Joyelle Johnson, and Zainab Johnson visit Friends Like Us and discuss how it gets greater later and other Bevelations with host Marina Franklin!  

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The Color Of Change from 2022-05-11T10:30:18

Amity Paye, Carmen Morales, and Akeem Woods visit Friends Like Us and discuss actions for real change, diversity hires , and the lack of black ownership in the music industry.

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President Netflix from 2022-05-04T10:30:46

Calise Hawkins, Gina Brillon and Nonye Brown-West talk about Netflix's stock value, Brittney Griner, and the term Latin X with host Marina Franklin.

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The Conditions Of The Unwanted from 2022-04-27T10:30:32

Onika McLean, born in North Carolina, and raised in East New York Brooklyn, is a single mother of two, legal professional, and a sharp comedian whos...

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Irrefutable Logic For Profit from 2022-04-20T10:30:37

Victor Varnado and Ankara Martinez visit friends and dicuss 420 party and how irefutable logic helps the pitch for profit. 

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The Creative Economy from 2022-04-13T10:30

Ian Lara and Nadia Brown visit Friends and discuss the necessary impact and contribution of the arts, Amazon's David versus Goliath, and diversity in the theatre industry with host Marina Frank...

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Financial Education And Uploading Consciousness from 2022-04-06T10:30:31

Sharita Humphrey, Zainab Johnson, and Hoodo Hersi visit Friends and discuss improving your credit score, financial awarenes, the slap that was heard around the world and more with host Marina F...

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The Big Day from 2022-03-30T10:30:06

Liuz Miele, Shauna Lane, and Subha Agarwal visit Friends and talk about the big day,  mask fatigue, Ketanji Brown Jackson and more with host Marina Franklin.

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How To Deal With Microaggressions from 2022-03-23T10:30:34

Chewy Mai, Brittany Carney, and Mia Jackson visit Friends and talk about blaccents,  Asian Hate, having fun with microaggressions and more with host Marina Franklin. Listen

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America's Real Estate Porn Addiction from 2022-03-16T10:30:24

Tricia Lee, Hollie Hatper and Onika McLean visit Friends and talk about America's addiction to Real Estate and more with host Marina Franklin.

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Qualifications For Leadership from 2022-03-09T11:30:48

Laurie Kilmartin, Diandra Lyle and Meme Simpson visit Friends and talk about unqualified leaders, African Students in Ukraine, Co-parenting boundaries and more with host Marina Frank...

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It's Women History Month! from 2022-03-02T11:30:15

Vanessa Fraction, Paula Bel, And Nonye Brow-West visit Friends and talk about living where politics align, the guilt of motherhood, the dating app swindler and more with host Marina ...

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Black History Is American History from 2022-02-23T11:00:09

Christina M. Greer, PhD is an Associate Professor of Political Science and American Studies at Fordham University (Lincoln Center Campus). She was ...

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It's Ok Cupid from 2022-02-16T11:30:54

Kelly M. Jenrette and Damona Hoffman visit Friends and talk about dating apps, making a list for the right person, wedding promises and the importance of inclusivity in acting with h...

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Christina Anthony and Kenny Leu Visit Friends from 2022-02-09T11:30:30

Christina Anthony, Kenny Leu and Von Decarlo visit Friends and talk about the changing  career paths, American history, and the importance of inclusivity with host Marina Franklin....

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Public Servants For Change from 2022-02-02T11:30:37

Karin Norington-Reaves, C. Zawadi Morris and Kenice Mobley visit Friends and talk about Karin's congressional run, gun violence, and the state of our children with host Marina Frankl...

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Looking For Black Mecca from 2022-01-26T11:30:41

Subhah Agarwal and Karinda Dobbins visit Friends and discuss the search for equity, a black mecca, and care for mental illnes vs. police force.

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Early Detection Is Your Best Friend from 2022-01-19T11:30

Jenny Saldana, Onika McClean and Shauna Lane visit Friends and discuss Breast Cancer Prevention, celebrating survival, and more with host Marina Franklin.

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Rob Kirkland From 'Mayor Of Kingstown' and 'Yellowstone' from 2022-01-12T11:30

Rob Kirkland visits friends and discuss his roles on ’Yellowstone’ and ’Mayor of Kingstown’ with Zainab Johnson, Nonye-Brown West and host Marina Franklin.

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The Critic's Choice from 2022-01-05T11:30

Joyelle Johnson and Leighann Lord visit Friends and discuss Joyelle's Critic's Choice Award and Leighann's appearance on Showtime's "Even More Women Of A Certain Age" with host Marina Frankl...

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A Pulitzer Prize Biography On The Life Of Malcom X from 2021-12-29T11:30

Tamara Payne visits Friends Like Us, in a one-on-one with host Marina Franklin, discussing her Pulitzer Prize biog...

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Favorite Episode Of 2021: Against White Feminism with Rafia Zakaria from 2021-12-22T11:30

Marina talks with Rafia Zakaria about her book : Against White Feminism.

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Stop The Excuses from 2021-12-15T11:30

Von Decarlo and Onika McLean visit Friends and discuss people making excuses for bad behavior, Vaccine Mandates and more with host Marina Franklin.

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Wave A Magic Wand from 2021-12-08T11:30

Troy A LaRaviere and Jon Laster visit Friends Like Us to discuss public school systems- Chicago public schools, unions, anti-union propaganda, and it’s beginning to a little like Christmas! ...

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Don't Quote Me On That from 2021-12-01T11:30

Marc Theobald and Nonye Brown-West visit Friends Like Us and discuss The Last OG, vaccine hesitancy, pharmaceutical companies, Holiday Spending and more with host Marina Franklin

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Democrats Message In A Bottle from 2021-11-24T11:30

Christina Greer, Abbi Crutchfield, and Zainab Johnson visit Friends and discuss democrats message issue, New York's new Mayor and more with host Marina Franklin

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Black Trans Lives Matter from 2021-11-17T11:30

B-Phlat and Violet Gray visit Friends Like Us and talk DIY, roleplaying games, and how Black Trans Lives Matter with host Marina Franklin.

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Timing Is Everything from 2021-11-10T11:30

Calise Hawkins, Masavia Greer, and Hollie Harper visit Friends and discuss timing in the business of comedy, paid family Leave, teacher/parent relationships and more with host Marina Frankli...

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The Gossiping Heifers Visit Friends Like Us from 2021-11-03T10:30

Michele & Rochele Thompkins and Kenice Mobley visit Friends and discuss Marriage decline in America, Critical Race Theory, and more trending topics with host Marina Franklin...

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Americans Are Quitting Jobs from 2021-10-27T10:30

Africa Miranda, Salone Monet, and Anna Gilchrist visit Friends and discuss being happy at work, introduction to reading for black children and more with host Marina Franklin

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Trauma Free Stories Of Color Matter from 2021-10-20T10:30

Felischa Marye, Jeanne Sparrow, and Subhah Agarwal visit friends and discuss representation without trauma, Chicago radio and more with host Marina Franklin.

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The Get It Done Initiative from 2021-10-13T10:30

Kanesha Broadwater, Brittany Carney, and Von Decarlo visit Friends and talk Breast Cancer Awareness with host Marina Franklin

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Facing Your Fears To Succeed from 2021-10-06T10:30

Dan Naturman is known to his fans as the "real winner" of NBC's Last Comic Standing season two a few years back where he was the favorite of celebrity "ju...

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Emotional and Physical Wellness from 2021-09-29T10:30

Aminah Imani is a stand-up comedian, host, and actor who lives in New York city, known for her featured appearance on Hulu’s late night televisi...

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Against White Feminism With Rafia Zakaria from 2021-09-22T10:30

Rafia Zakaria is an author, attorney, and human rights activist who has just released her newest book, Against White Feminism. ...

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Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F Wit from 2021-09-15T10:30

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French Toast from 2021-09-08T10:30

Shauna Lane is a New York City based actor and comedian known for her goofy, lovable characters and comedy. As an actor she has been in several n...

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The Banana Skirt from 2021-09-01T10:30

Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic t...

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One Race, The Human Race from 2021-08-25T10:30

Robin Cloud is an award-winning writer and director working in television and film. As a member of the 2020 Class of the American Film Institute'...

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The Importance Of Being Proactive from 2021-08-18T10:30

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A Lift Me Up from 2021-08-11T10:30

Wendy Liebman started her stand-up career in Boston in 1984. Since then, she has been a regular on late night television, with appearances on Ca...

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Going Backwards from 2021-08-04T10:30

Mia Jackson is a New York based comedian originally from Georgia. In 2017, Jackson was selected as a New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festi...

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The Method Of Acting from 2021-07-28T10:30

Bechir Sylvain is a quadruple-threat Haitian American actor, writer, director, and producer from Boston and Miami who can be seen in the second ...

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Effective Vaccine Conversations - Squashing Misinformation from 2021-07-21T13:00

Dr. Florencia Greer Polite is an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Chief of the Division of General OBGYN at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School...

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BONUS NEW EP: Learn Critical Thinking With Dr. Wayman Merrill from 2021-07-21T10:30

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A Fight Is A Fight: A Cause Is A Cause from 2021-07-14T10:30

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Setting The Table For Bipartisan Talks from 2021-07-07T10:30

Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage an...

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David Alan Grier And Gina Yashere Visit Friends from 2021-06-30T10:30

Gina Yashere is a stand-up comedian, actress, and voice artist from London. She has appeared on Live At the Apollo, Last Comic Standing (where sh...

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Critical Race Theory Matters from 2021-06-23T10:30

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse comedian known for her silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Jessica recently produced FX’s Hyster...

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A One-On-One With Dr. Judith Joseph And Keith Price from 2021-06-16T10:30

Judith Fiona Joseph M.D., M.B.A is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, with additional expertise in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Family Therapy,...

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Lessons Learned From Trauma from 2021-06-09T10:30

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Who Needs Integration? from 2021-06-02T10:30

Eman El-Husseini A Canadian, a Palestinian, a Muslim, and a lesbian walk into a bar … ladies and gentlemen, it’s just Eman El-Huss...

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Happy Living from 2021-05-26T10:30

C. Zawadi Morris is an award-winning journalist and a Chicago native who moved to Brooklyn in 1997. Ms. Morris holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (and a minor ...

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Songwriters Matter from 2021-05-19T10:30

Autumn Rowe is a Singer/Songwriter/Producer/DJ from New York. Growing up in the South Bronx, she applied her musical talents in a range of roles, from band leader to session sin...

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This Is America from 2021-05-12T10:30

Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company, dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. ...

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Ready For The World To Open from 2021-05-05T10:30

Nonye Brown-West is a Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch, NPR, P...

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Representation In Books Matter from 2021-04-28T10:30

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Chasing The Dream While Black from 2021-04-21T10:30

Retha Jones has been tickling funny bones across America for nearly 20 years. She started her career as a model and actress, and discovered her t...

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A Move Towards A Just City from 2021-04-14T10:30

Toni L. Griffin is a Professor in Practice of Urban Planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design...

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What's Age Got To Do With It? from 2021-04-07T10:30

“Lady” is an advocate for social change, vibrant businesswoman, internationally trained makeup artist, celebrity costumer/clothier, style icon, f...

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Allow Asian Joy from 2021-03-31T10:30

Jammie Patton is a storyteller and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY where she enjoys working both in front of and behind the scenes. Some notable...

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For The Love Of Feline from 2021-03-24T10:30

Christina M. Greer, PhD is an Associate Professor of Political Science and American Studies at Fordham University (Lincoln Center Campus). She w...

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When I Think Of Home from 2021-03-17T10:30

Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most uni...

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Conversations On The Patrice O'Neal Documentary from 2021-03-10T11:30

Von Decarlo is a New York based stand up comedian, producer, and author, with appearances in global ad campaigns, and national commercials for Listen

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Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired from 2021-03-03T11:30

Charla Lauriston is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian, television writer, producer, and podcast host who’s wri...

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Black History Month Ain't Over from 2021-02-24T11:30

Pat Brown has been seen on CBS’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Fuse’s Uproarious, Axis’s Gotham Live, NBC’s Comic’s Unleashed and BET‘s ComicVi...

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On The Record's Drew Dixon Visits Friends Like Us from 2021-02-17T11:30

Drew Dixon is an accomplished record executive, having served as a former Vice President of A&R at Arista ...

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Living With ADHD from 2021-02-10T11:30

Ralinda Harvey Smith is a freelance writer and author who writes about mental health, wellness, business, and cultural issues.  Her writing has ...

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Effective Vaccine Conversations from 2021-02-03T11:30

Dr. Florencia Greer Polite is an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Chief of the Division of General OBGYN at Universit...

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A Conversation on Reparations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Animal Attacks And The President from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eman El-Husseini is a stand-up comedian and writer. She’s known for her appearances on CBC and CTV’s Just for Laughs, and for her Comedy Network...

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Fight Like A Woman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Melody Popravak is a boxer and personal trainer at "Steven Frank Boxing" in New York City. She is the 2018 New York Metro Champion and a former Division 1 Softball player for Bo...

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Reparations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurie Kilmartin  is an Emmy-nominated writer for CONAN on TBS, and, as a stand-up comedian, has appeared on CONAN, Last Comic Standing, Jimmy K...

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Do The Right Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Christina Greer -  writer and professor of political science at Fordham University Lincoln Center, and was the 2018 McSilver Institute Fellow at...

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Ms Pat Visits Friends Like Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ms. Pat with a comedy career of over 13 years, this powerful woman brings an honest, in your face, and hilarious perspective to her shows. She has appeared on TV Guide Network’s...

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Outside The Artistic Box from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 

Autumn Rowe is the LA-based, Bronx-born songwriter behind some of your favorite songs. She is a songwriter for Sony ATV and Stellar Son...

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Cancel Culture Conundrum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MARIAM ARYAI RIVERA manages Art Start’s SONYC program at Nelson Residence in the Bronx, which offers academic enrichment and art workshops 5-day...

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Luxury For The Rich from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pat Brown has been seen on CBS’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Fuse’s Uproarious, Axis’s Gotham Live, NBC’s Comic’s Unleashed and BET‘s ComicV...

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Schemes & Scandals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Paris Sashay is a comedienne, actor, writer and producer. Nothing can stop Paris’ ascension to stardom, unequivocally one of the funniest rising...

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Humble Vandals and Pretty Politicians from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mugga is an American actress and comedian who was born and raised in Brooklyn. She is known for her roles as Dolores in Listen

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America's Follower Problem from 2021-01-27T11:30

Harry Enten is a Senior Writer and Analyst for CNN Politics, where he specializes in data-driven journalism, covering politics with a focus on po...

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It's A Republican Problem from 2021-01-20T11:30

Tara Setmayer focuses her "tell it like it is" commentary and analysis on political issues that impact America's future. Tara Olivia Setmayer is...

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What A Nation We Are from 2021-01-13T11:30

Christina M. Greer, PhD is an Associate Professor of Political Science and American Studies at Fordham University (Lincoln Center Campus). She w...

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Friends Favorite Episode Of 2020 from 2021-01-06T11:30

Diane Latiker is a community activist in Chicago. Latiker is the founder of the nonprofit, Kids Off the Block (KOB), which provides recreational activities and educational oppor...

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Ride It Out For A New Year from 2020-12-30T11:30

Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress. Huffington Post called her “the only comedian we’ve seen who can go from embodyin...

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Hope For New York And Year from 2020-12-23T11:30

ROY WOOD JR. joined The Best F#@ing News Team in 2015 as...

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Home For The Holidays? from 2020-12-16T11:30

Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most uni...

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Thirst Trap For Wellness from 2020-12-09T11:30

JACKIE FABULOUS, is a gut-busting, writer, producer, speaker, and headlining comedian who uses comedy to simultaneously entertain, encourage and...

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The Democratic Divide from 2020-12-02T11:30

Lindsey Boylan is a public servant, a former government official, and mom to her 6-year-old daughter. Lindsey most recently ran for the Democrat...

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The Impact Of Sisterhood from 2020-11-25T11:30

Amanda Seales is a comedian and creative visionary. You know her as, “Tiffany DuBois” of HBO’s Insecure and her debut stand up special, “I Be Kn...

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Fascism Done Poorly from 2020-11-18T11:00

Dr. Leighann Lord (VeryFunnyLady.com) is a veteran stand-up comedi...

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A Chicago Shero from 2020-11-11T11:00

Diane Latiker is a community activist in Chicago. Latiker is the founder of the nonprofit, Kids Off the Block (KOB), which provides recreational...

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Bonus Ep For Your Election Stress from 2020-11-06T11:00

Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that is refreshing, and at times a bit disturbing... but in a good way. Trust me. Subhah has...

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Election 2020 Chat With Friends Like Us from 2020-11-04T11:00

Dr. Christina Greer is a writer and professor of political science at Fordham University Lincoln Center, and was the 2018 McSilver Institute Fel...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Saves Black Lives from 2020-10-28T10:00

Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph is a surgeon and researcher at New York University Langone Health where she specializes in breast surgery and oncology sur...

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A Malcom X 'By Any Means Necessary' Episode from 2020-10-21T10:00

Tamara Payne is the co-author of The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X written with her father, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Les Payne...

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Cancel Comedian Culture from 2020-10-14T10:30

Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She has written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit sh...

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Bonus Episode: Straddling Justice from 2020-10-09T10:30

Pat Brown has been seen on CBS’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Fuse’s Uproarious, Axis’s Gotham Live, NBC’s Comic’s Unleashed and BET‘s ComicVi...

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Stand Up Comedy And Healing Spaces from 2020-10-07T10:00

Tasmania’s own Hannah Gadsby stopped stand-up comedy in its tracks with her multi award winning show, Listen

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Do It Till You're Satisfied from 2020-09-30T10:00

Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most uni...

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Anti-Bullying Campaign With Makaila Nichols from 2020-09-23T10:00

Makaila Nichols - At age 22, Makaila is a best-selling author of “Blatantly Honest: Normal Teen, Abnormal Life.” In her book, she shares her per...

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Your Black Friends Are Tired from 2020-09-16T10:00

Terence Rosemore - Born in Great Falls Montana and raised in New Orleans, Mr. Rosemore is an Actor and Filmmaker who has over 150 TV/Film credit...

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For The Love Of Algorithms from 2020-09-09T10:00

Daphnique Springs is a Stand-Up Comedienne who has featured For Martin Lawrence and Toured with Katt Williams on his Born Again...Again Tour. A ...

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Kim Coles Visits Friends Like Us from 2020-09-02T10:00

Kim Coles - As a beloved multifaceted actress, comedian, author and speaker, Kim Coles has delighted audiences all over the world for over 32 ye...

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The Vagina Mask from 2020-08-26T10:00

Chaunte Wayans - As seen on her 2019 Netflix comedy special  ‘They Ready’ produced by Wanda Sykes and Tiffany Haddish, Chaunte Wayans is a voice...

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New Hope For Public Safety from 2020-08-19T10:00

Pamela Villa Kundu  is a Bloomberg Public Health Fellow at Johns Hopkins and the Director of Development at BronxConnect. Pam focuses on strateg...

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Amy Schumer Visits Friends Like Us from 2020-08-12T10:00

Amy Schumer is an Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated standup comedian, actress, writer, producer and director. In 2013, Schumer created, sta...

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Gratitude For The People from 2020-08-05T10:00

Prachi Gupta is a journalist based in New York City. According to Bill O'Reilly, she writes for morons, and Donald Trump says she's a "non-intell...

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In Honor Of John Lewis's Good Trouble from 2020-07-29T10:00

Dr. Janus Adams is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, historian, entrepreneur, bestselling author of eleven books, and the host of...

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And Yet, Here We Are from 2020-07-22T10:00

Violet Gray is a stand up comic  and podcaster based in Baltimore, MD. Featured on Night Train w/ Wyatt Cenac, her comedy is characterized by biz...

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Soy Boricua! from 2020-07-15T10:00

Sara Contreras, a top female comedian, actor, and writer since 1995—and one of Showtime’s 2008 ALMA-nominated (Best Comedy Special) Listen

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The Comedy Express from 2020-07-08T10:00

Keith Robinson is the quintessential comedian’s comedian, admired by his fellow artists – his great art of inherently subverting his audience, s...

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The Firecrackers from 2020-07-01T10:00

Calise Hawkins is a stand-up comedian and writer. She has performed her standup on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC), Russel Simmons Presents L...

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Candidate Lindsey Boylan Visits Friends Like Us from 2020-06-22T21:55:16

Lindsey Boylan is a political activist and leader, running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House of Representatives, in New York's 10th d...

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All That Disparity and Inequality from 2020-06-17T10:00

Jon Laster is a veteran New York City based comedian originally from Denver, Colorado. He graduated with a BA from Colorado State University. Sho...

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Time For Change Is Now from 2020-06-10T10:00

Michelle Buteau- Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, actress/comedian Michelle Buteau brings her unique perspective and big personality to ...

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America Can't Take Four More Years of Stupid from 2020-06-03T10:00

Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that is refreshing, and at times a bit disturbing... but in a good way. Trust me. Subhah has...

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David Alan Grier, George Wallace, and Gina Yashere visit Friends Like Us from 2020-05-27T02:38:19

George Wallace By the age of six, George Wallace knew he wanted to be a comedian. He alwa...

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Protective Face Masks With Wrapperoo from 2020-05-20T10:00

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Funny Friends And Onions from 2020-05-13T10:00

Vanessa Fraction - Born in St. Louis and raised in Chicago, this mother of two has over a decade of experience captivating fans around the world...

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Tips For Mental Wellness During Covid-19 from 2020-05-06T10:00

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Sugaberry with Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph from 2020-04-29T10:00

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Creative Light At The End Of Tunnel from 2020-04-22T10:00

Jerod Haynes is an award-winning actor from Chicago. Haynes has appeared in multiple TV shows such as NBCs “The Village”, “Empire”, “Sense 8”, “C...

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Quarantine With Friends from 2020-04-15T10:00

Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage an...

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Wellness Check from 2020-04-08T10:00

Marina Franklin makes a wellness check call to friends! Featuring: 

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Friends At Home from 2020-04-01T10:00

Pat Brown has been seen on CBS’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Fuse’s Uproarious, Axis’s Gotham Live, NBC’s Comic’s Unleashed and BET‘s ComicVi...

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Tony Woods Visits Friends Like Us from 2020-03-25T10:00

Tony Woods is a one-of-a-kind comedic legend that is always in control of his audience. His playful and cool demeanor, mixed with his sharp and s...

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Judy Gold Visits Friends Like Us from 2020-03-18T10:00

Due to the Coronvirus, we are posting a great patreon interview instead of our originally planned panel conversation.  Hope you are respecting the guidelines and social distancing.  Stay safe ou...

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Corona Panic or Corona Balls from 2020-03-11T10:00

Kenice Mobley is a standup comedian and filmmaker who lives in Brooklyn, New York. Kenice performs stand...

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Paula Bel Visits Friends Like Us from 2020-03-04T11:00

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Your Vote Matters from 2020-02-26T11:00

Mindy LaVergne I’m a mother, health and fitness teacher, student, and change advocate in Brooklyn, NY. My life is dedicated to helping individua...

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Let's Talk Electability from 2020-02-19T11:00

Dulcé Sloan - As a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and hailed by Variety Magazine as a Top 10 Comedian To Watc...

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My Valentine Friends from 2020-02-12T11:00

Judy Gold - Judy has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She has written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadwa...

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Take The Good With The Bad from 2020-02-05T11:00

Mia Jackson is a New York based comedian originally from Georgia. In 2017, Jackson was selected as a New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festi...

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This Diverse Episode Honey from 2020-01-29T11:00

Paula Bel A Los Angeles native, Paula Bel's voice and delivery are undeniably strong, not your average female comic.  The unexpected truths along...

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The Gaming Episode: Diversity in Gaming from 2020-01-22T11:00

Letta J Raised in Dallas, Texas and of Dominican decent, Grammy Nominated Letta J's presence in the music marketplace is armed with a powerful an...

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Chaunte Wayans visits Friends Like Us from 2020-01-15T11:00

Chaunte Wayans as seen on her 2019 Netflix comedy special  ‘They Ready’ produced by Wanda Sykes and Tiffany Haddish, Chaunte Wayans is a voice t...

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Mental Health Checkup from 2020-01-08T11:00

Prachi Gupta is a journalist based in New York City. According to Bill O'Reilly, she writes for morons, and Donald Trump says she's a "non-intell...

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Be Kind New Year from 2020-01-01T11:00

Africa Miranda is an author, actress, host, digital personality, and beautyprenuer who fuses her vast cultural encounters and uncommon creativit...

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Gift Giving Friends from 2019-12-18T11:00

Pat Brown has been seen on CBS’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, HBO's Two Dope Queens and BET‘s ComicView, TVOne’s made for TV movie-WHITE WATER...

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Chi-Town Friends from 2019-12-11T11:00

Erica Faye Watson: Born and raised in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, with a BA and MA from Columbia College Chicago, Erica Watson is an actor...

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If You Build It, Beyonce Will Come from 2019-12-04T11:00

Salone Monet : A lifelong passion for shoes turned this political PR girl into an entrepreneur. After receiving a degree in Communications from ...

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Jackie Fabulous and Victor Varnado Visit Friends Like Us from 2019-11-27T11:00

Victor Varnado is a producer, filmmaker, comedian, writer, and cartoonist.

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Fashion Guru Carlton Spence Visits Friends from 2019-11-20T11:00

Carlton Spence is a Celebrity Fashion Stylist and Adjunct Professor at LIM College. He has recently helped rejuvenate Grammy Award...

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Taco Emoji from 2019-11-13T11:00

Dr. Christina Greer is a writer and professor of political science at Fordham University Lincoln Center, and was the 2018 McSilver Institute Fel...

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The Gone Girls visit Friends Like Us from 2019-11-06T11:00

Ankara Savone has been entertaining people with her quick wit and charismatic personality her entire life. In 2006 she attended the New York Fil...

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Aparna Nancherla and Melissa Lozada-Oliva Visit Friends Like Us from 2019-10-30T10:00

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Lean Back Ladies from 2019-10-23T10:00

Robb Leigh Davis is a writer, producer, and director in New York City. As a playwright, his work has been featured in the Listen

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Big Hugs from 2019-10-16T10:30

Nina Kharoufeh is a producer for various different platforms including Sirius XM, MSNBC’s Joy Ann Reid, and even Fox News. She also recently lau...

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Jeannie Gaffigan Visits Friends from 2019-10-09T10:30

Jeannie Noth Gaffigan is an actress, producer, and comedy writer. She is best known as a writer and executive producer for The Jim Gaffigan Show...

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Black Female Stand Up Tour from 2019-10-02T10:00

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To Be Racist Or Not To Be from 2019-09-25T10:30

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A Little Therapy from 2019-09-18T12:30

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Comedy Under Siege from 2019-09-11T10:30

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Cancel Cancel Culture from 2019-08-21T10:00

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Pathos from 2019-07-24T10:00

Gina Brillon was born and raised in Bronx, New York. She’s been a standup comic since she was 17 years old. Her first one hour special, ‘Pacific...

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Back To Where You Come From from 2019-07-17T10:30

Stephen Calabria is a New York City-based podcast and live events producer. His next event is a debate on Reparations at the Comedy Cellar, sche...

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Warrior Pose from 2019-07-10T10:30

Lara Land is a yoga teacher, motivational speaker, life-coach and author. She works with individuals and corporations teaching yoga and leading p...

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Leslie Jones from SNL visits Friends from 2019-06-12T12:30

Leslie Jones is a comedian and actress who is a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live. Jones has been a featured performer at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal an...

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Big Words from 2019-06-05T12:30

Amy Holmes is a political columnist for the Swiss weekly, “Die Weltwoche.” and guest hosts for Larry King...

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Harriet Tubman On The Twenty from 2019-05-29T12:30

Erin Jackson can be seen nightly in many of New York City’s top comedy clubs. Erin made her late night debut on CONAN and her stand-up has been ...

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It Takes A Village Of Comedians from 2019-05-22T12:30

Calise Hawkins is the new host of the popular HQ Trivia game and has appeared on Listen

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Enissa Amani visit Friends Like Us from 2019-05-15T12:30

Enissa Amani is comedian from Germany, she is the first and only European woman with a Netflix Original Comedy Special. And also a half hour special on Netflix's "Comedians Of T...

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Friends Like Us Live At Moontower Comedy Festival from 2019-05-01T12:00

Nicole Byer  is an actress, comedian and writer. She hosts the baking show Nailed It Listen

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Symbols of Faith from 2019-04-24T12:00

Dr. Christina Greer is a writer and professor of political science at Fordham University Lincoln Center, and was the 2018 McSilver Institute Fel...

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A House Divided from 2019-04-17T12:00

Irene Bremis features & headlines, nationwide. Her intrepidity leaves no stone unturned. Her unrestrained humor is a compilation of her Greek up...

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