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The Wake-Up Call: Investment Advice for Cultural Capitalists
A discussion on Black voices, corporate vultures and who controls "the culture."
12 hrs ago • Michael Harriot
1:02:57
Throwback Thursday: 20 Ways America Is F*cked
Nearly a decade ago, we predicted how America would look under Trump presidency. How'd we do?
Mar 26 • Michael Harriot
The AI Myth of Solomon Fairfax, the 'Grim Reaper' of Charleston
Artificial intelligence is being used to mine true stories of Black trauma and resistance to generate AI slop disguised as slave revenge narratives.
Mar 25 • Sherronda J. Brown
The First Crackhead President
American media is not equipped to cover a lying, thieving commander-in-chief.
Mar 24 • Michael Harriot
The Wake-Up Call Live: Pianos and Parrots
A discussion on storytelling, Jack Harlow and the history of Black music.
Mar 20 • Michael Harriot
1:01:28
Throwback Thursday: Black Leaders, Jamal Bryant and Boo Hags In the Hood
A look back at "Black leaders."
Mar 19 • Michael Harriot
The Wake-Up Call: How to Cancel an Election (with Special Guest Jim Clyburn)
Here are five times America canceled, delayed or structurally undermined an election.
Mar 18 • Michael Harriot
11:56
According to Experts, Trump Can't Cancel An Election. According to History, They're Wrong.
It's true that America hasn't canceled an election in its 250 year history...unless you're Black.
Mar 17 • Michael Harriot
Jack Harlow Said He Got ‘Blacker’ With 'Monica.' Did He? An Investigation
From the album title to the track list, we’re checking the receipts on "Monica."
Mar 17 • The Low End Theorist
The Wake-Up Call: Why 'Sinners' Didn't Win the Best Picture Oscar, Explained
If you're elated or outraged over Ryan Coogler's Oscar haul, you're probably right.
Mar 16 • Michael Harriot
10:55
The Wake-Up Call Live: Targets and Boycotts
A conversation about the midterm elections, boycotts and the right to privacy.
Mar 13 • Michael Harriot
1:03:50
One of the Oldest Black Museums Is Going Viral With a New Social Media Series
The staff at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is using clever videos to depict what it is like to work at the legendary…
Mar 12 • Phil Lewis
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