Podcasts by The Breakdown with Shaun King

Ep. 824 - Joe Biden should be charged with war crimes from 2023-10-24T12:41:08

Virtually every war crimes expert in the world now agrees that Israel is committing THOUSANDS of war crimes violations against Palestinians. I am posting these violations on my Instagram day and ni...

Ep. 823 - Some of the craziest few days of my life from 2023-10-23T13:44:43

The genocide of Palestinians from the hands and bombs of Israel and the United States is still fully in motion. Which makes me taking this episode to talk about myself frustrating, but for my own r...

Ep. 822 - Joe Biden is a war criminal that I would never vote for from 2023-10-20T12:32:26

I said this on Instagram yesterday and just want to be sure that you know I meant it. Let me unpack and explain it.To listen to today’s FULL EPISODE of The Breakdown go now to Apple Podcasts or Spo...

Ep. 821 - Yesterday I was embarrassed to be an American from 2023-10-19T12:04:21

America is often a very embarrassing place to be from. And for me, yesterday was one of those days where our nation humiliated itself on the world stage when the United States was the ONLY nation i...

Ep. 820 - The United Nations calls Israel's actions against Palestine "ethnic cleansing" from 2023-10-16T12:46:33

 Right now, in real-time, we are witnessing ethnic cleansing unfold. We are already knew that this is what it was, but the world's experts all now agree - what Israel is doing to Palestine is ethni...

Ep. 819 - 4 terms on the Israeli oppression of Palestinians that you must learn from 2023-10-13T12:24:14

What we are watching unfold in real time right now is not a war. It's not a conflict. It's genocide. It's ethnic cleansing. It's Apartheid. And it's settler colonialism. Let me unpack and explain i...

Ep. 818 = The White House admits Joe Biden is lying about Palestine from 2023-10-12T11:52:37

Yesterday, almost like a trained actor, Joe Biden looked at the cameras, and said "never in his life," did he think he would see videos and photos of Palestinians behead Israeli babies. And then fe...

Ep. 817 - Why you mainly see videos from Palestine on my timeline from 2023-10-11T12:55:04

I've been asked this question, quite literally, a few thousand times over the past 72 hours.Let me unpack and explain it. To listen to today’s FULL EPISODE of The Breakdown go now to Apple Podcasts...

Ep. 816 - My first raw thoughts on what's going on in Israel and Palestine from 2023-10-10T13:05:09

Today is one of those days where I have so much to say, but also nothing at all. Let me just share my raw thoughts today and I'll try to be more exact and surgical with my words in the days ahead. ...

A Homecoming Interrupted: Morgan State University from 2023-10-09T13:36:12

Hey everyone, It's Shaun here, and today we are bringing you The Momentum Advisor's latest podcast episode. It is a personal story that's close to our hearts. Homecoming for Allan and Tiffany look...

Exploring Martha's Vineyard's Rich Legacy from 2023-10-06T13:15:28

Hey everyone, it's Shaun here, and today we're bringing you a throwback episode of The Momentum Advisors Show. This one originally aired on August 20th, and it's all about a place with a rich histo...

Ep. 815 - Why you should learn from what Sexxy Red just said from 2023-10-05T12:11:45

You may have seen the viral video of the young rapper, Sexxy Red, saying how much she loves Donald Trump and wants to see him back in office. It's all over my timelines, and about 85% of the respon...

Ep. 814 - For the first time ever, the United States Congress has no Speaker of the House from 2023-10-04T11:56:35

You've heard me say this before, but it's VERY hard to know a moment in history when you are living in it. Well, we continue to live in a very peculiar and disturbing time in American history - in ...

Ep. 813 - The government owes Tennessee State University an astounding $2.1 BILLION dollars from 2023-09-29T13:06:22

Last night I learned something truly preposterous. Tennessee State University, which is one of the most important Black colleges in America, is owed $2.1 BILLION by the state and federal government...

Ep. 812 - Could Trump serve as President while in prison? from 2023-09-28T13:42:45

I've taken a deep dive down this rabbit hole and think I have a very clear answer to all of the possible scenarios. Let me unpack and explain it.To listen to today’s FULL EPISODE of The Breakdown g...

Ep. 811 - Something happened in Philadelphia yesterday that I've never seen happen with a police brutality case in my entire life from 2023-09-27T12:24:29

Just last month, Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial brutally shot and killed a young man who was sitting in his parked car. And to cover it all up, the cops lied and said that the victim, 27 yea...

Ep. 810 - Joe Biden is definitely going to be the Democratic nominee for President from 2023-09-26T12:54:24

Yes, Joe Biden is getting smashed by Donald Trump in several new polls. And yes, he called LL Cool J, who is 55 years old, a boy this weekend. But it's now abundantly clear to me that he is absolut...

Ep. 809 - What Ireland did to this young Black gymnast is utterly despicable from 2023-09-25T17:51:05

Today I have 2 important stories to break down. First, CONGRATS to the Writers Guild of America for coming to a new agreement while on strike for an astounding 146 days! You all are my heroes. Seco...

Ep. 808 - American cities are actually CAUSING anti-immigrant hate. And it was completely avoidable. from 2023-09-22T10:19:33

First off, Happy 22nd Anniversary to my dear wife, Rai. I love you honey. Secondly, I have to weigh in on how American cities are truly bungling the migrant crisis that's going down across the coun...

Ep. 807 - Texas fires teacher for sharing "The Diary of Anne Frank" from 2023-09-21T12:07:26

Oh Texas. We just talked about you yesterday. And here we are, yet again, covering your bigotry and ignorance. Yesterday it was you suspending a brilliant young man from school FOR WEEKS because of...

Ep. 806 - Even with the CROWN Act as law, Black students are STILL being punished for natural hair in Texas from 2023-09-20T12:38:51

Enough is enough. Outside of Dallas, the Barbers Hill School District has suspended a brilliant young man named Darry George, for week after week, because they say his beautiful natural hair style ...

Ep. 805 - The 2 reasons opposing coaches have hated on Coach Prime 4 weeks in a row from 2023-09-19T12:32:54

I've been watching football for 40 years. Never in my life have I seen an opposing coach be hated on and talked about like we have Coach Prime for the past 4 weeks. It's unprecedented. In fact, it ...

Ep. 804 - Sooooooo glad to be back! from 2023-09-18T13:15:04

After 4 months of fighting through some of the worst pain of my life, I am sooooooo damn glad to be back here with you all. Today, I want to tell you some of what I've been fighting through and pre...

Resilience and Grit are Key from 2023-05-14T12:45:15

Today on The Breakdown, we're featuring an episode of The Momentum Advisors Show that was originally released on November 27th, 2022. Get ready to dive into the power of resilience and grit! We all...

How to Build Wealth at Every Age from 2023-05-14T12:11:45

Today, on The Breakdown, we're featuring another episode of The Momentum Advisors Show that was originally released on April 16th. This episode is all about building wealth at every stage of life. ...

Ep. 803 - CNN just made the mistake of a lifetime from 2023-05-11T15:15:59

It's unforgivable, really. Just days after a New York jury determined that Donald Trump sexually abused a woman - who happens to be a JOURNALIST - the network had Trump on for an open conversation ...

Ep. 802 - Donald Trump is a sexual predator, but his supporters truly don't care from 2023-05-10T13:46:01

Why don't they care? Because they are a cult. And he is their cult leaders. Cult leaders are often sexual predators, but their followers just shape their morality and ethics around the abuse of the...

Ep. 801 - I'm so tired of saying this...yet ANOTHER mass shooting in America. from 2023-05-09T14:11:56

This nation could absolutely stop these mass shootings or slow them down drastically, but it REFUSES to do the work. Let me unpack and explain it.To listen to today’s FULL EPISODE of The Breakdown ...

Ep. 800 - The Murder of Jordan Neely from 2023-05-08T13:39:31

Last week, in broad daylight, on New York City's busy F train, a white man choked a Black man death in front of the entire train. It was one of the ugliest, most despicable acts of violence that I'...

Living My Best Life from 2023-05-07T14:07:43

Hey everyone, today on The Breakdown, we have another episode of The Momentum Advisors that originally aired on August 14th, 2022. I know we've all dreamed of hitting it big and winning millions of...

Passive&Residual Income from 2023-05-06T15:24:04

Hey everybody, we're bringing back an episode of The Momentum Advisors Show from February 28, 2021. In this episode, they break down passive and residual income--which is one of the keys to financi...

We need to fund and build more monuments to brilliant Black leaders from 2023-05-05T14:58:09

Friends, I'm excited to bring you a throwback episode of The Breakdown that originally aired on August 12, 2022. You know, it's really astonishing to me that in America, when we look at the top 50 ...

The Internet has made too many of us mean as hell from 2023-05-04T16:11

Listen, I know the world is a hard place. And while the Internet, in some ways, is just a reflection of the world, I see way too many of us being mean as hell online. I'm not talking about trolls a...

Ep. 799 - A good update on the health and condition of Ralph Yarl from 2023-05-02T14:03:50

Today I want to give you all a good news update on the health, condition, and healing of young Ralph Yarl. I'll also give you a few thoughts and updates on the criminal case against the man who sho...

Why are we ok with our taxes fully funding mass incarceration, but not education and healthcare? from 2023-05-01T17:14

Hey everyone, today we're revisiting an episode of The Breakdown that originally aired on July 14, 2022, but the question that we explored on that day is just as relevant now as it was then. Why do...

The Oxpecker, Rhinoceros, and New Entrepreneur from 2023-04-30T13:55:01

Today, we're featuring another episode of The Momentum Advisors Show that first aired on October 16, 2022. In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of symbiosis and how it can be a positive f...

What Happens When the Banks Fail from 2023-04-29T16:03

On today's episode of The Breakdown, we're revisiting an important topic in light of recent financial news. As the FDIC prepares to take over First Republic Bank, we're airing an episode of The Mom...

Ep. 798 - For 68 straight years America failed the family of Emmett Till from 2023-04-28T13:42:11

On some days I hate this place that we almost jokingly call "The United" States of America. United in what? Its determination to not make right its wrongs? From 1955 until 2023 this nation had endl...

Is Your Money Racist? from 2023-04-27T13:08

On today's throwback episode, we're re-visiting one of our favorite episodes from Tiffany Hawkins&Allan Boomer from The Momentum Advisors. Have you ever thought about where your investment dollars ...

Ep. 797 - 4 lessons we should learn on the firing of Tucker Carlson from 2023-04-26T14:04

I'm nothing but glad Tucker Carlson was just fired from Fox News. The man was an open bigot. He was a white supremacist who employed other white supremacists. He's also a liar and a scoundrel. But ...

Ep. 796 - It's official. Joe Biden is running for reelection. Here are my gut thoughts from 2023-04-25T14:19:18

Moments ago, Joe Biden, who is a FULL 80 years old, just announced that he is running for reelection. Of course, I have some early gut thoughts to share. Some may surprise you. I wish he didn't run...

Ep. 795 - Let's do this for the family of Ahmaud Arbery from 2023-04-24T14:28:36

Hello Listeners,⁣ ⁣I promised Ahmaud’s dear mother, Wanda, that we could get 5,000 people to register for the 1st Annual Walk/Run with Maud 5K!⁣⁣The proceeds go to helping her build the Ahmaud Arbe...

It's Time to Ask for Help from 2023-04-23T14:23:07

It's time to stop being afraid to ask for help when it comes to your money. On this episode of The Momentum Advisors, our financial experts (Tiffany Hawkins&Alan Boomer) discuss the common mistakes...

Ep. 794 - Happy 4/20 everybody! from 2023-04-20T14:58:32

Today I want to tell you just a little bit about my own personal journey with weed. I'm a late adopter and didn't start smoking all the way until I was 38 years old when my pain management doctor f...

Ep. 793 - A really GREAT update on the healing and recovery of Ralph Yarl from 2023-04-19T14:29:37

Ralph is home and is healing. Today I have some important updates on how he's doing and what's next - including a very interesting call from President Joe Biden. Let me unpack and explain it.To lis...

Ep. 792 - When we organize, we can do amazing things :: An update on Ralph Yarl from 2023-04-18T14:16:38

Today is another GOOD NEWS episode of The Breakdown. In just 24 hours, not only did we raise nearly $3 million for young Ralph Yarl and his family, but we helped ensure that the bigot who shot Ralp...

Ep. 791 - ACTION STEPS for Young Ralph Yarl from 2023-04-17T14:09:41

On this past Thursday, the unthinkable happened. An armed white man brutally shot a young Black boy over and over again after he rang the doorbell, just one street over from where he was supposed t...

Before You Quit Your Job from 2023-04-16T11:00

Today, we welcome another episode of the The Momentum Advisors! Today's episode is all about the growing trend of people quitting their jobs to pursue new business ventures or career paths. But bef...

An LLC is Not a Business from 2023-04-15T11:58:12

Today, we're thrilled to feature another episode of The Momentum Advisors, a podcast from The North Star network that's dedicated to equipping listeners with the tools they need to take charge of t...

Ep. 790 - What therapy has done for me from 2023-04-14T13:51:34

Today I just wanted to take a moment to be super transparent and share what therapy has done for me. I've been doing weekly sessions for 2 years now. It's not magic. It doesn't solve all of your pr...

Ep. 789 - Why so many Africans are HUGE supporters of Russia and Vladimir Putin. from 2023-04-13T14:11:44

HINT - it's not just because of Russian propaganda. Russia has a VERY long history of truly supporting the continent of Africa when almost the entire white world was either standing down or literal...

Ep. 788 - Fingers crossed: It appears Justin Pearson will be sworn back into office in Tennessee TODAY! from 2023-04-12T13:23

On Monday, 27 year old Justin Jones, after being chosen by the Nashville City Council to basically replace himself in the Tennessee State Legislature, was sworn in, and triumphantly returned to the...

Ep. 787 - I can't recall a time where I saw more absolutely disgusted white men than I did yesterday from 2023-04-11T14:56:32

Yesterday, just days after they ousted and removed Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones from office, the City of Nashville voted to return him RIGHT BACK. And it was a GLORIOUS sight to beho...

Ep. 786 - A key lesson from the strategy of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson in Tennessee from 2023-04-10T14:00:41

I know the conservative white supremacists in the Tennessee State Legislature thought they were teaching these two young Black men a lesson, but the truth is that the bravery of these two young bro...

What You Must Know Before You Start Investing--That Most People Never Learn from 2023-04-09T13:17

Today, we're excited to share another episode of The Momentum Advisors, an The North Star production that's all about empowering you to take control of your financial future. Be sure to find and su...

Where the Money Resides: Compound Interest from 2023-04-08T23:02:32

Join Allan Boomer and Tiffany Hawkins on The Momentum Advisors Show as they share their wealth of knowledge and expertise on financial literacy and empowerment. With actionable insights and practic...

Ep. 785 - SHAME SHAME SHAME on the Tennessee Legislature from 2023-04-07T14:23:38

As you have no doubt heard by now, the state legislature in Tennessee, on a near party-line vote, decided to steal expel and remove 2 young Black legislators not just from the room, but from their ...

Ep. 784 - This might be the single most outrageous injustice in America right now from 2023-04-06T15:00:55

Hey Breakdown Crew! We've been rocking together now for over 4 years and have gotten SO MUCH good done together. Today is one of those days where I need each of us to show up, OK? Have you heard th...

Ep. 783 - Let me tell you what I know about Manhattan's District Attorney, Alvin Bragg from 2023-04-05T16:03:03

Far right conservatives in this country have been allowed to define the narrative about who the DA that's prosecuting the leader of their cult, Donald Trump. They are saying that Alvin Bragg is a f...

Ep. 782 - On the day of Trump's arrest, let me tell you the SECOND most important news story. It's pretty damn urgent. from 2023-04-04T14:39:04

Should Trump be the focus of the news 24/7? Of course not. But I understand why having the former president placed under arrest would dominate the news today. The problem is two-fold, though. It's ...

Ep. 781 - White men LOST THEIR MINDS when a Black woman athlete did the same thing they celebrated a white woman for from 2023-04-03T18:59:53

I hate to say this, but racism is so deeply ingrained into every fiber of this nation's being that it seems like no matter how hard some of us try, we just can't escape it. And sure enough, it rear...

Your Investments are (Probably) Funding Gun Violence from 2023-04-02T14:00:36

Today, we're excited to feature "The Momentum Advisors Show" with Allan Boomer and Tiffany Hawkins. In this show, you'll gain valuable insights into financial literacy, empowerment, decision-making...

Building a Socially Responsible Portfolio from 2023-04-01T17:42

Today, we're excited to feature "The Momentum Advisors Show" with Allan Boomer and Tiffany Hawkins. In this show, you'll gain valuable insights into financial literacy, empowerment, decision-making...

How we are able to do what we do from 2023-03-31T10:00

Every single day of the week, I have friends that work for the NY Times, CNN, MSNBC, and other major news outlets that tell me the same story. It goes something like this: "Shaun, I would get fired...

Ep. 780 - A horrible fire at an immigration detention center on the American border killed 40 immigrants from 2023-03-30T14:14:06

While it's HUGE news around the world, it's hardly gotten any coverage here in the United States. Right on the border with the US, where the United States is refusing to allow immigrants in, a new ...

Ep. 779 - It turns out the Nashville school shooting could've possibly been stopped if this one single law was in place from 2023-03-29T12:26:49

We just learned late last night that the shooter in Nashville purchased an astounding 7 guns, including multiple assault rifles, from 5 different stores across Tennessee, and loaded up on tons of a...

Ep. 778 - An honest conversation on why it's so hard to stop school shootings in America from 2023-03-28T15:05

It happened again. Yet another school shooting in America. Over and over and over again. We keep seeing them. They rips schools and communities apart. And as always, nothing substantive gets done a...

Ep. 777 - Why protests against the far-right government of Israel are bittersweet from 2023-03-27T14:27:51

As it stands right now, Israel might have the single most conservative government in the world. It's partly what allows them to oversee such a despicable system of Apartheid. But as we speak, prote...

A special crossover episode with Momentum Advisors! from 2023-03-24T13:34:42

On today's special episode of The Breakdown I want to introduce to some of you, and reintroduce to others, my dear friends Allan Boomer and Tiffany Hawkins of Momentum Advisors who give some of the...

Ep. 776 - Alabama just agreed to spend $1 BILLION DOLLARS on a new mega-prison. from 2023-03-23T15:55

Listen - they have money for what they believe in. They make money magically appear for the things they actually care about. If you ever want to know the true heart and priorities of a person (or c...

Ep. 775 - Why conservatives are melting down at the thought of Donald Trump being held accountable for his crimes from 2023-03-22T13:12:02

I thought conservatives were the party of "law and order," right? But if that was the case, why would they be melting down at the mere possibility of Donald Trump being held accountable for his obv...

Ep. 774 - I have ONE QUESTION for conservatives that gets to the heart of white privilege and white power from 2023-03-21T13:50:47

As their dear leader is nearing arrest, I have one simple question for conservatives. And I think this question gets to the heart not only of who they are, but what they actually believe about law ...

Ep. 773 - 3 things to know about Donald Trump's impending arrest from 2023-03-20T13:29:54

It appears that Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is going to be arrested this week. Like most of you, I'll believe it when I see it, but it does indeed appear as if this is ab...

Ep. 772 - The State of Tennessee stole all 5 kids from a Black couple after a traffic stop. A month later, the state still has the kids, including a breastfed baby. from 2023-03-17T16:04:42

Exactly 1 month ago today, a wonderful Black couple and their 5 sweet babies, were traveling from Georgia to Chicago for a family funeral when they were pulled over by Tennessee Highway Patrol on a...

How do we measure success for Black America? from 2023-03-16T15:09:47

In this throwback episode, we revisit the important question of how to measure success for Black America. Together, we'll explore the metrics that really matter when it comes to moving our communit...

Ep. 771 - 3 reasons we struggle to build the systems and structures that produce deep, lasting change from 2023-03-15T13:52:40

Last night, I was up late thinking about what appears to be a horrible case of injustice deep in Mississippi. Hours earlier I was thinking about a horrible case of injustice in Buffalo. And hours b...

Ep. 770 - I am fundamentally anti-war, but I think my take on Ukraine might surprise you. from 2023-03-14T13:40:17

War is hell. And the war in Ukraine is no different. Russia has already created nearly 10 million Ukrainian refugees. Entire towns have been destroyed. Tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousand...

Ep. 769 - Nah, Silicon Valley Bank SHOULD NOT Be Bailed Out. Hell no! from 2023-03-13T12:27:29

As the executives of Silicon Valley Bank privately rushed to give themselves their annual bonuses and sell their stock in the company, the general public had NO IDEA the bank was about to crash. It...

Ep. 768 - 2023 is now on pace to be the deadliest year ever measured for police violence, but the media is nearly silent from 2023-03-10T13:45:19

With the exception of the police murder of Tyre Nichols, can you name even ONE other victim of police violence from this year? That’s by design. Today I’ll explain why.Let me unpack and explain it....

Ep. 767 - The Democratic Party just betrayed Black people in the worst way possible from 2023-03-09T15:45

Am I surprised? No. But am I disgusted down to my bones? Absolutely. After begging and pleading for Black votes... After wearing Kente cloth and taking a knee for injustice in America... After marc...

Ep. 766 - Yesterday NFL teams did something truly dirty to star quarterback Lamar Jackson from 2023-03-08T12:52:47

My guess is that about 75% of my audience is actually not into the NFL. Let me explain to you why what happened to star quarterback Lamar Jackson yesterday should matter to all of us. It was clearl...

Ep. 765 - If I could have just one wish in politics it would be this... from 2023-03-07T14:29:46

As the United States continues the march toward having 400 million people, we are still stuck with an antiquated 2 party system that was created hundreds of years ago. Do you know how many people l...

Ep. 764 - Hoping that Ja Morant averts real tragedy moving forward from 2023-03-06T13:30:38

I'm a huge sports fan. And follow the NBA closely as a hobby. Ja Morant, the young Memphis Grizzlies star, is definitely one of my favorite players to watch. My whole family loves him. But sadly, o...

Ep. 763 - Joe Biden just partnered with Republicans to undo criminal justice reforms in Washington DC from 2023-03-03T13:44

It's completely and utterly disgusting. And racist. That's all I can even muster the energy to type right now. Listen to the podcast to hear me unpack and explain it. To listen to today’s FULL EPIS...

Ep. 762 - Conservatives truly need to leave drag queens alone. They are about the least harmful group of people in America. from 2023-03-02T14:44:15

Do you know who the FBI and Department of Defense says the single biggest threat to the safety and security of America is? It's damn sure not drag queens?It's conservative white supremacists. But s...

Ep. 761 - Ron DeSantis is a white supremacist from 2023-03-01T13:44:51

The fastest path to the Republican nomination for President is white supremacy. In part, that's why Nikki Haley, who is an Indian American, and Tim Scott, an African American, will never win the no...

Ep. 760 - Ron DeSantis will win the Republican nomination and absolutely clobber Joe Biden if he's the nominee from 2023-02-28T13:28:06

I don't know if you saw the news, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just took over the Disney tax district and literally appointed his homies to run it. His memoir comes out today.He's openly homop...

Ep. 759 - A strong word of caution about WHERE you get your news from 2023-02-27T15:23:27

It's a big decision, TBH. Where you get your news is something that I really want you to think long and hard about. Who invests in that company? Who runs it? What is their public and private agenda...

Ep. 758 - We now have proof that the FBI was trying to destroy the Black Lives Matter Movement from the inside out from 2023-02-24T12:00

When you get a chance, go listen to the important new podcast, Alphabet Boys. In it, a brave reporter breaks the news that the FBI planted a paid informant inside of the movement in Denver to not o...

Ep. 757 - Both Trump and Biden played a serious role in causing the environmental disaster unfolding in East Palestine, Ohio after the train crash there from 2023-02-23T13:46

As you have likely seen, a horrible and completely preventable environmental disaster is rapidly getting worse in Ohio - and a ton of blame can go around - from Trump to Biden - and certainly to No...

Ep. 756 - Today Israel committed war crimes and human rights violations against Palestinians from 2023-02-22T15:54:48

You wouldn't know it from watching the news today, but at least 10 Palestinians were slaughtered by Israel today - including women, children, and senior citizens. They were shot, bombed, and run ov...

Ep. 755 - 99% of American Presidents were monsters - including your faves. from 2023-02-21T16:03:24

First off, I'm glad to be back after far too long of a hiatus fighting off a lung infection. Thanks for sticking with me and with the podcast. As you no doubt know, yesterday was President's Day. A...

Ep. 754 - Turns out a white police lieutenant was informing and collaborating with the Proud Boys ahead of January 6th...and still has his job from 2023-02-16T14:00:24

This is one of those things that we always suspected was happening but never quite had the proof. DC Police Lt. Shane Lamont was feeding the Proud Boys all manner of information for months leading ...

Ep. 753 - Been out sick for the past few weeks, but thankfully I'm recovering from 2023-02-15T17:39:45

Hey everybody. I am so glad to be back today after being out sick for the past few weeks. I'm still not fully recovered, but am pretty sure that I'm on the mend. It wasn't COVID, but started off as...

The Crisis of Christian Whiteness | Replay of Episode 476 from 2023-02-10T22:28

Listen to the replay of episode 476, originally aired on July 7, 2021. In this episode, Shaun King explores the issue of the depiction of Jesus as a white, blonde-haired, blue-eyed figure and how i...

How to Make Police Brutality Illegal - Part 3 of 3 | Replay of Episode 14 from 2023-02-09T16:36:50

On today’s throwback episode of The Breakdown, the final episode in a 3 part series explaining the leading Supreme Court cases that make police brutality functionally legal in the United States, Sh...

Graham v. Garner - Police Brutality is Legal - Part 2 of 3 | Replay of Episode 13 from 2023-02-08T14:29

Listen to a replay of our 13th episode as Shaun King explores the reasons behind the legality of police brutality in the United States. This is the second episode of a three-part series where Shaun...

Tennessee v. Garner - Police Brutality is Legal - Part 1 of 3 | Replay of Episode 12 from 2023-02-07T15:26:48

For Today's episode of The Breakdown, we are going way back and replaying our 12th episode. The first in a 3-part series that dives into the issue of why police brutality is effectively legal in th...

Are you racist? | Replay of Episode 223 from 2023-02-06T16:49:33

Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we delve into the question, "Are You Racist?" In this episode that was released back in April of 2020, Shaun encourages listeners to reflect on their beli...

Let me explain what "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" truly means. | Replay of Episode 576 from 2023-02-03T16:36:35

For today, we have a replay episode. Released almost a year ago, this necessary lesson from Ep. 576 will forever ring true. We hope you enjoy: Those words from Dr. King, "Injustice anywhere is a th...

Ep. 752 - Let's buy these 2 boys a new home. We are the village. And we are already more than halfway to the goal! from 2023-02-02T17:35

On the evening of October 12th, 2019, a Ft. Worth police officer literally shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson through her bedroom window while she was playing video games with her young nephew, Zio...

Ep. 752 - Let's buy these 2 boys a new home. We are the village. And we are already more than halfway to the goal! from 2023-02-02T17:35

On the evening of October 12th, 2019, a Ft. Worth police officer literally shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson through her bedroom window while she was playing video games with her young nephew, Zio...

Ep. 751 - Why we should all accept that the United States Congress will do NOTHING, now, or later, about police brutality from 2023-02-01T17:30

Just as the United States Congress has done nothing of substance to move the needle on gun violence and mass shootings and school shootings, even as gun violence literally became the #1 of cause of...

Ep. 750 - Teachers all over Florida have been told to remove or cover all of their books or risk being arrested and charged with felonies from 2023-01-31T17:04

You've heard me say this a million times, but it's VERY hard to understand a moment in history when you are in it. But right now, Florida is facing a frightening and deeply concerning moment in his...

Ep. 749 - Let me teach you this very important trick politicians LOVE to pull on police brutality from 2023-01-30T16:50

In the shadows of the brutal police murder of 29 year father, Tyre Nichols, I see politicians from the President of the United States on down pulling one of the oldest tricks in the book on all of ...

Ep. 748 - Memphis has modeled precisely how police brutality must be addressed from 2023-01-27T16:14

As you likely saw, the 5 Memphis Police Officers who murdered Tyre Nichols have all been fired and charged with his murder. Obviously, charges aren't convictions, but this is progress. With a bran...

Ep. 747 - I just need you to hear this statement from the Chief of Police in Memphis. It's the best I've ever heard from 2023-01-26T16:25

In all my life, I don't think I've ever shared or bragged about a statement from the police. They are almost always terrible, inhumane, and full of nothing but what we call copaganda designed to pr...

Ep. 746 - The United States has now had 40 mass shootings in the first 25 days of 2023. from 2023-01-25T17:21

Mass shootings are now MORE American than apple pie. 300% more Americans have been shot and killed since the start of the war in Ukraine than Ukrainians have been killed in the war. That's how vio...

Ep. 745 - You need to know this name: Tyre Nichols from 2023-01-24T17:10:59

Yet again, in this brutal place we call the United States of America, another Black man has been beaten to death by police. Yesterday, family and attorneys saw the body camera footage and said tha...

Ep. 744 - Why I've lost the little bit of confidence I had in Joe Biden's DOJ. from 2023-01-23T19:25

The moment Joe Biden was elected, I had very little expectations that he'd do much about the issues of police violence and mass incarceration. He was already damn near 80 years old and hadn't done ...

Ep. 743 - Democrats now have a window to challenge Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in 2024. Should they? from 2023-01-20T15:36

Let me give you my answer right off the top - YES! Because of the growing scandal with Joe Biden having classified and even TOP SECRET documents all over this house and offices, a window has opened...

Ep. 742 - Ron DeSantis just banned African American Studies from being taught in Florida from 2023-01-19T17:11

Yes, I'm serious. The State of Florida, under the leadership and legislation of Ron DeSantis, just banned African American Studies from being taught in public schools. This is actually a DEEPLY di...

Ep. 741 - My thoughts on the new King Family monument in Boston from 2023-01-18T17:36

Alright. I didn't plan on talking about this, but I have to. Most people who see this monument see two sets of arms and hands embracing each other. And it's based on a beautiful photo of Dr. King a...

Ep. 740 - Why I found MLK Day to be a bit frustrating this year from 2023-01-17T15:12

I'm a HUGE Dr. King fan and follower and have been for most of the past 30+ years. But this year, for the first time in a long time, I found myself with the time and space to reflect on how this na...

The MLK You Never Knew from 2023-01-16T11:45

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are re-running one of our most popular episodes that highlights a lesser-known side of the civil rights hero. The words and legacy of Dr. King have been ...

Ep. 739 - Why police brutality seems so permanent in the United States from 2023-01-13T14:56

Yesterday, like tens of millions of Americans, I saw the brutal police murder of 31-year-old Keenan Anderson, by the LAPD in broad daylight. Keenan, like so many Black men before him, was unarmed ...

Ep. 738 - You MUST be willing to have a critical eye on ALL politicians and political parties from 2023-01-12T18:21

My People. My People. Please let me teach you an important lesson today. I've already learned it and it took me far too long to accept. Politicians and political parties make HUGE mistakes. They e...

Ep. 737 - Like Trump, Joe Biden was just found hiding classified documents in an old office, but Democrats don't seem to care from 2023-01-11T15:40

Well, this is a HUGE mess for Joe Biden and for his DOJ.As you may have heard, classified, TOP SECRET documents were just found in an old office Joe Biden was using before he became President. But...

Ep. 736 - Last year was the single worst year for police brutality ever recorded. from 2023-01-10T17:25

For me, this news is devastating. And I take it personally, because above all else, it means that in spite of our best efforts to reduce the number of people killed by police, what we are doing is ...

Ep. 735 - The United States should extradite Jair Bolsonaro back to Brazil TODAY from 2023-01-09T16:25

As you no doubt saw - conservative Brazilian supporters of their recently ousted President, Jair Bolsonaro, inspired by the January 6th insurrection 2 years ago in the United States, just attempted...

Ep. 734 - Why I think what the ultra conservatives are doing in Congress is brilliant from 2023-01-06T15:43:45

As you may know, nearly 20 ultra conservative members of Congress are doing something that we have not seen in America since before the Civil War. They are REFUSING to vote for the Speaker of the H...

Ep. 733 - The NFL should do the compassionate thing and postpone all games until next week from 2023-01-05T14:53

Now, let's be real, the NFL, and it's good 'ol boy network of owners, are not known for doing the right thing, or the compassionate thing, when it comes to its players. But to be real - I don't eve...

Ep. 732 - The Compounding Impact of Police Violence from 2023-01-04T16:38

This week I learned that Amber Carr, the sister of Atatiana Jefferson, who is just 33 years old and has two young sons, has been told that she may not live until this weekend. Her heart is failing ...

Ep. 731 - Damar Hamlin and fragility of life from 2023-01-03T17:24:11

Happy New Year my friends. It's good to be back. But as sports fans, and just good citizens, it's a painful day after what can only be called a catastrophic near death experience that happened on l...

Here's what they do to "good cops" who speak out on police brutality from 2022-12-30T15:51

Happy holidays everybody! For the next few episodes, we're going to be playing some of our greatest hits. This is one of them. Every day I see people rightly ask why more "good cops" don't speak o...

Understanding the Inside/Outside Ways of Fighting for Change from 2022-12-29T16:37

Happy holidays everybody! For the next few episodes, we're going to be playing some of our greatest hits. This is one of them. Today I want to share a painful, personal story about a lesson that I...

American Police Exist to Advance White Power from 2022-12-28T16:00

Happy holidays everybody! We will be playing some of our most downloaded episodes for the next few days. This was released the day after Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed three men, two fatally, dur...

30,000 Tiny Justice Systems from 2022-12-27T16:10

Happy holidays everybody! For the next few episodes we're going to be playing some of our greatest hits. This is one of them. The United States does not have one justice system or one legal system...

Ep. 602 - Let me explain last night's leak from the Supreme Court from 2022-05-03T17:13:35