Front Page
Front Page delivers a daily roundup of top headlines, breaking news, sports updates, and entertainment stories. Each episode provides a concise overview of the most important current events. The podcast aims to keep listeners informed with a quick yet comprehensive news briefing.
Episodes
Man Dies After Falling From Six Flags Coaster, Black Women Voters Fired Up for Midterms, and Diddy’s Release Date Pushed Back
Police have identified the man who died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. A new national poll finds most Black women are unhappy with the direction of the country and motivated to vote in the November midterms. And Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly hurt in prison as release date gets pushed back. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.co
Charles Booker Sits Down With Mimi Brown on His Run for Mitch McConnell’s Senate Seat
Kentucky Democratic Senate nominee Charles Booker sits down with Mimi Brown to talk about his race against Republican Congressman Andy Barr for the seat Mitch McConnell is leaving. Booker talks about the cost of living, gas prices, and the issues he says matter most to Kentucky voters. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
California School District Accused of Bias, Byron Donalds Courts Black Voters, Amazon Issues $7M Refund
California says a school district punished Black students and students with disabilities more harshly. Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters in Florida's governor's race. And Amazon refunds more than $7 million to Prime members in majority-Black D.C. neighborhoods. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supreme Court Cases Impacting Black Americans, 12-Year-Old Killed at Football Game & Da'Vinchi Backlash
The Supreme Court takes up cases involving voting rights, workplace protections, and deportations. A 12-year-old girl is killed during a youth football game in Baltimore. And BMF actor Da'Vinchi faces backlash over comments about Americans. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Approves Firing Squad for Fort Hood Shooter, Tennessee Prison Chief Resigns After Failed Execution & Obama Talks James Baldwin
President Trump approves a firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Tennessee’s prison chief is resigning after Christa Pike survived two rounds of lethal injection drugs. And Barack Obama sits down with Ta-Nehisi Coates for a conversation about James Baldwin, race and power. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Faces Backlash Over L.A. Comments, Nolan Wells’ Family Pushes for Federal Investigation & Chris Rock’s Regret
President Trump faces backlash over comments about Los Angeles and San Diego. Nolan Wells’ family renews its call for a federal investigation into his death. And Chris Rock opens up about a decision involving a wrongfully convicted man that still bothers him years later. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Renee Good’s Family Sues, Amber Guyger Granted Parole & Rick Ross Arrested
Renee Good’s family is suing the federal government over her killing by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been granted parole after serving seven and a half years for killing Botham Jean inside his own apartment. And Rick Ross has been arrested on domestic violence charges. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Tennessee Execution Goes Wrong, Utah Man Freed After 41 Years, Mom Arrested After Cruise
Tennessee halts executions after Christa Pike survived two doses of lethal injection drugs. Douglas Carter is free after 41 years behind bars, most of it on death row. And a Florida mom is arrested after police say she left her four children home alone while she went on a cruise. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI CEOs Sign a Voluntary "Constitution" at the White House, a 4-Month-Old Found in a South LA Dumpster, and Diddy's Life Inside Prison
The biggest names in AI met with President Trump and signed a voluntary accord to police themselves. A four-month-old baby girl was found in a dumpster in South Los Angeles. And a new report says Diddy is paying inmates to cook, clean, and give him massages inside federal prison. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate Passes New Rules for College Athletes, Millions Spent on Trump TV Ads & Jasmine Guy Responds to Critics
The Senate passes a college sports bill that could change the rules for athletes. Republicans are pushing back on taxpayer-funded TV ads praising President Trump. And Jasmine Guy responds to criticism of her appearance after A Different World hit Netflix. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supreme Court Revives Trump's Voter Citizenship Check, Detroit Funeral Home Executive Found Dead, and Texas Ordered to Cool Its Prisons
The Supreme Court revives a Trump administration system checking the citizenship of millions of registered voters. An executive at a Detroit funeral home accused of cremating the wrong woman is found dead. And a judge orders Texas to install air conditioning in every state prison by 2029. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nolan Wells' Family Says the Evidence Doesn't Add Up
A week after a Mississippi grand jury declined to bring charges in the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, his family's legal team is releasing new findings. A forensic expert says messages were deleted from Nolan's phone after his death, and attorneys say the state autopsy found bruises on the back of his head and no water in his lungs. The family is now calling for a federal investigation. From the Bla
Judge Restores White House Press Access, Second Arrest in Tasia Fortune Case & Lindsay Clancy Jurors Stay Sealed
A federal judge orders the White House to restore access to CNN, Politico and MS NOW. A second suspect is charged with murder in Tasia Fortune’s death, with police searching for a third. And the Lindsay Clancy jurors’ names will remain sealed. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Asks Courts to Let Him Pick Which Outlets Cover the White House, Nolan Wells' Family Pushes Back After Grand Jury Declines Charges, and DoorDash Pays $131 Million to NYC Workers
The Trump administration fights to limit reporters’ access to the White House. Nolan Xavier Wells’ family pushes back after a grand jury decides not to bring charges in his death. And DoorDash agrees to pay $131 million to settle claims it underpaid New York City delivery workers. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump TV Launches, No Indictments in Nolan Wells’ Death & Shaq Joins the FBI
The White House launches Trump TV days after banning several major news outlets. A Mississippi grand jury declines to indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells. And Shaquille O’Neal gets a new title honorary FBI special agent. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
White House Bans Reporters, Detroit Family Finds Wrong Woman in Casket & 35 More Women Come Forward in Fake 49ers Scam
The White House bars reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico, sparking a First Amendment fight. A Detroit family says their mother was mistakenly cremated, and another woman was placed in her casket. And 35 more women come forward in the fake 49ers player dating scam. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Judge Puts Limits on Kennedy Center Changes, Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Breaks His Silence, and Diddy Battles His Own Lawyers
A judge orders 30 days’ notice before major changes to the Kennedy Center. The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial breaks his silence and defends his decision. And Diddy and his lawyers are fighting over unpaid legal fees. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House Heads Home Early, Texas Family Sues After Pregnant Woman Dies & Chris Brown Rejects Texas Honor
The House is heading home early until after the midterms, delaying key votes. A Texas family is suing the state attorney general and several doctors after a 37-year-old woman died while 20 weeks pregnant. And Chris Brown says Texas can keep the honor he received after the lawmaker who gave it to him apologized. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati
FBI's Unusual Hiring Change, Trump's Kennedy Center Clash & Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran's Tour
FBI Director Kash Patel defends a controversial hiring change involving bestiality during a Senate grilling. Rep. Joyce Beatty says President Trump personally attacked her after a court blocked his name from being added to the Kennedy Center. And Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after his pro-Palestinian remarks. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener fo
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Mail-Ballot Rules, Texas Daycare “Fight Club” Lawsuit & Boosie’s $600K Pardon Fight
The Supreme Court rejects President Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms. A family sues a Texas daycare after disturbing surveillance video involving their child. And Boosie fires back at critics after his 60 Minutes appearance over a failed $600,000 pardon deal. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Doubles Down on $5,000 Checks, AI CEOs Sound the Alarm, and a New Twist in the Lindsay Clancy Case
Trump is doubling down on his $5,000 check promise if Republicans keep control of Congress. Anthropic's CEO is calling for the AI industry to slow down over safety concerns. And the Lindsay Clancy holdout was a Black man in his 30s and now his privacy is under scrutiny. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump’s $5K Check Promise, Teen’s Bering Sea Survival & Is Your Smart TV Listening?
Trump promises $5,000 checks, a 15-year-old survives overnight on a capsized boat in Alaska, and a new investigation raises questions about smart TVs listening inside your home. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NYC Mayor Releases 170,000 Pages of 9/11 Records, AI Researcher Warns of Human Extinction, TSA Brings Back Gate-Side Goodbyes
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of 9/11 records about the toxic air near Ground Zero. An Anthropic researcher warns AI could wipe out humanity. And the TSA is testing a program that lets people without tickets accompany travelers to the gate. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canada's $20B Tariffs Take Effect, Traveling Nurse on Trial in Deadly LA Crash, Lindsay Clancy Case Puts Spotlight on Black Mother's Murder Convictions
Canada's $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs take effect. A traveling nurse goes on trial for an LA crash that killed six people. And Lindsay Clancy's mistrial puts new attention on a Black mother's case where key mental-health records were kept from the jury. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supreme Court Deadline in Trump's Mail-In Voting Fight, 5-Year-Old Trapped on Daycare Bus, Shonda Rhimes Re-Ups With Netflix
A Supreme Court deadline hits today in the fight over the Trump administration's mail-in voting rules. A five-year-old girl was left on a Texas daycare bus for two hours in triple-digit heat. And Shonda Rhimes signs on for another five years with Netflix. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI Strategist Cliff Worley Breaks Down What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About AI Right Now
Everybody is talking about AI right now, but for a lot of small business owners the conversation still feels confusing, overwhelming and a little intimidating. AI strategist, entrepreneur and speaker Cliff Worley joins Mimi Brown on Front Page to break down what tools actually matter, what is hype, which jobs are safest, where Black entrepreneurs have the biggest opportunities right now. From the
ICE Could Be Deployed to Polls, NBA Slams Clippers Over Kawhi Leonard Scandal & HBCU Football Pulls 1.2M Viewers
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says ICE agents could be deployed to polling places this November. The NBA hits the Clippers with a $30 million fine and five lost first-round picks over a Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal. And Howard University's win over Alabama A&M draws 1.2 million viewers on ABC. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info
Whistleblower Warns USPS System Could Derail Midterms, Haitian Student Dies After ICE Ankle Monitor & California's “Butt Sniffer” Arrested Again
A whistleblower is warning of “potentially catastrophic” problems with a new Postal Service mail-voting system ahead of the midterms. A 20-year-old Haitian college student dies after struggling with his immigration status and an ICE ankle monitor. And Southern California's so-called “butt sniffer” is arrested again. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/l
Trump Hits a New Approval Low, Arkansas Trooper Pulls Man by His Dreadlocks & FBI Lowers Hiring Standards
New polling signals trouble for President Trump heading into the midterms, an Arkansas traffic stop sparks outrage after a trooper is caught on camera pulling a man by his dreadlocks, and an investigation reveals major changes to FBI hiring standards. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voting Rights Groups March on Washington to "Defend the Vote," D4vd Makes a Surprising Legal Move, and BeyGOOD Sends $200K to Gary, Indiana
As the midterms approach, the fight over voting rights takes center stage in Washington. Plus, D4vd swaps his high-powered legal team for public defenders, and Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation steps in to help families recovering in Gary, Indiana. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Special Episode: Keffe D Found Guilty in the 1996 Murder of Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas jury has found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction ever secured in one of the most notorious unsolved cases in American music history. Mimi Brown breaks down the verdict and what happens next. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Heads to Texas, Tupac Murder Trial Nears the End & Texas Roadhouse Calls Racism Claims a “Hoax”
President Trump is heading to Texas as Republicans fight to hold onto a Senate seat now rated a toss-up. The defense has rested in the Duane “Keffe D” Davis murder trial, with closing arguments expected today. And Texas Roadhouse calls viral claims of racist food tampering a “100% hoax.” From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf
Trump Renames Lake Ontario “Lake America,” Navy Sailor Faces Discipline After Suicide Attempt & Coco Jones Lands Bel-Air Spinoff
President Trump is escalating his trade fight with Canada. A 19-year-old USS Abraham Lincoln sailor who reportedly attempted suicide by jumping overboard is now facing military discipline. And Coco Jones is getting her own Bel-Air spinoff. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta Agrees to a Billion Settlement Over Teen Safety, the Atatiana Jefferson Family Gets an $11.25 Million Settlement from Fort Worth, and a Federal Judge Strikes Down the Texas Drag Show Law Again
Meta agrees to a settlement worth up to $16.68 billion over claims its platforms harmed children. Fort Worth approves an $11.25 million settlement for Atatiana Jefferson’s family nearly seven years after she was killed by a police officer. And a federal judge strikes down Texas’ drag show law again. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf
Trump Administration Warns of Kennedy Center Demolition, Two Pennsylvania Residents Die From Measles, and Issa Rae Is Coming Back to HBO
Trump administration lawyers warn the Kennedy Center could face demolition if a two-year renovation plan is blocked. Pennsylvania reports its first measles deaths in 35 years. And Issa Rae is returning to HBO with a new comedy set in the world of Las Vegas boxing. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memphis Power Outages Stretch Into Day 3 — Rep. Justin J. Pearson on What Happens Next
Thousands of people in Memphis are still without power after a severe weekend storm. Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson joins Mimi Brown to break down the restoration efforts, concerns about resources and infrastructure, and when families can expect the lights to come back on. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York Grandmother Alisa Goods Found Dead in Las Vegas, Walmart Rolls Back Prices on 11,000 Products, and YouTube Is Offering Top Creators Millions for Exclusivity
Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old New York grandmother who went missing during a visit to Las Vegas has been found dead. Walmart is announcing price cuts on 11,000 products using nearly $3 billion in tariff refund money. And YouTube is quietly offering top creators millions for exclusively. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Front Page Special Edition: Jasmine Crockett on Nolan Wells, Karmelo Anthony, Her Future & James Talarico
In this special edition of Front Page, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins Mimi Brown for a one-on-one conversation about politics, justice and her future. She weighs in on the unanswered questions surrounding Nolan Wells’ death, Karmelo Anthony’s fight for a new trial, the future of the Democratic Party — and responds to James Talarico’s Breakfast Club interview. Fro
A New Judge Hears Karmelo Anthony's New Trial Motion, Jurors Hear Keffe D Confess to Handing Over the Gun That Killed Tupac, and the Chucky Mask Suspect in Philadelphia Is Identified
A new judge heard Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial this week. Jurors in the Duane "Keffe D" Davis trial were played a 2008 recording of Davis admitting he handed over the gun that killed Tupac Shakur. And Philadelphia police have identified the Chucky mask suspect accused of terrorizing more than a dozen people in Center City. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listen
Gary in the Dark: A Special Episode with Gary Mayor Eddie Melton on the Power Crisis
Nine days after deadly storms hit Northwest Indiana, thousands of people in Gary are still without power. In this special episode of Front Page, Mayor Eddie Melton joins Mimi Brown to discuss the slow restoration, concerns from residents about whether race is playing a role, and what help is available for families struggling with the financial toll. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnyst
Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony Case, Former Compton Police Officer Testifies in Tupac Murder Trial, and State Farm Issuing $5 Billion in Dividends
A new judge takes over Karmelo Anthony’s fight for a new trial. A former Compton police officer and former head of security for Death Row Records takes the stand in the Keffe D murder trial as jurors hear new testimony about Tupac Shakur’s final moments. And State Farm begins issuing checks from its record $5 billion dividend. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/li
Karmelo Anthony Is Back in Court Today, 14 People Charged in a Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Trafficking Ring, and Jeanie Buss Fights the Lakers Sale
Karmelo Anthony is back in a Collin County courtroom today with his new defense team, which is pushing to remove Judge John Roach and secure a new trial. Fourteen people have been charged in an alleged cocaine trafficking ring tied to two Penn State fraternities. And the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner has hit a wall. Jeanie Buss is refusing to sign off, setting up a fi
Virginia State University Parents Demand Security Answers After Campus Shooting, the Naacp Joins the Nolan Wells Family Legal Team, and Hayden Panettiere’s Autopsy Comes Back With Narcan Found on Scene
Parents and students at Virginia State University are demanding tighter security after five people were shot on campus early Saturday, just before the first day of classes. The NAACP has officially joined the legal team representing Nolan Xavier Wells' family. And actress Hayden Panettiere's autopsy has been completed, showing no visible injuries or trauma. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.Se
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Court, USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors' Families Sound the Alarm, and Cardi B Admits She Used to Steal from Old Navy
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting he traveled to New York and killed Thompson outside the company's investor conference. Families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are sounding the alarm about worsening conditions on the ship, including food shortages and multiple sailors attempting to jump overboard. And Cardi B a
A Third Migrant Dies Tied to Delaney Hall, Flock Safety Adds New Privacy Safeguards, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Daughter Set to Inherit the Majority of His Estate
A third migrant has died in connection with Delaney Hall, New Jersey's largest immigrant detention facility, but the Department of Homeland Security says the man was no longer in ICE custody at the time of his death. Flock Safety, the police tech company that scans and tracks Americans' license plates through pole-mounted cameras, is announcing new privacy safeguards. And Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mo
Karoline Leavitt Steps Down, David Crowley Pulls Off a Stunning Wisconsin Upset & Lakers Sell for $12.5B
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary at the end of the month. David Crowley pulls off a major upset in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. And the Los Angeles Lakers are sold for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FAA Recruits Gamers as Air Traffic Controllers, Kids Behind the Wheel Leave Oakland Woman in ICU, and OnlyFans Model Sentenced in Boyfriend’s Death
The FAA turns to gamers to help fill its air traffic controller shortage. Two young brothers allegedly take their parents’ car and leave an Oakland woman in ICU. And OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney takes a plea deal in her boyfriend’s killing. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Cuts Childhood Vaccine Recommendations, Tasia Fortune's Family Says She Did Not Kill Herself, and Taylor Farms Hit With Another Recall
President Trump has signed a new executive order slashing federal childhood vaccine recommendations from covering 18 diseases down to 11, Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black mother of four, was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi, and her family says she did not take her own life. And Taylor Farms is dealing with a second major recall in three weeks. From the Blac
The U.S. Lost Jobs in July, Dr. Aisha Nyandoro on Making Joy Possible Again Poll and Lionsgate Confirms Michael Jackson Biopic Sequel
The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, wages are losing to inflation, and over two million people have quietly left the labor force. Dr. Aisha Nyandoro, founder and CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, joins Mimi Brown to break down her new Making Joy Possible Again poll. And Lionsgate has confirmed Michael 2, the sequel to its billion-dollar Michael Jackson biopic, with 25 to 30 percent alrea
Fauci Held in Contempt of Congress, SoCal Edison Blamed for the Deadly Eaton Fire, and Whitney Houston's Iconic Wardrobe Heads to Auction
A Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, and Senator Rand Paul is now asking the Justice Department to prosecute him. A newly released Los Angeles County Fire Department report has determined a Southern California Edison electrical tower sparked the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena. NAACP Pasadena President Brandon Lamar joins Mimi Brown to sh
AG Blanche Wants Roe Gone For Good, Tupac's Alleged Shot-Caller Goes to Trial, and Whoopi on Her View Money
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was caught on a private recording telling faith leaders he wants the ruling that ended Roe v. Wade to become "permanent in every single state." Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man prosecutors say orchestrated the killing of Tupac Shakur, is set to stand trial Monday, nearly 30 years after the fatal Las Vegas drive-by. And Whoopi Goldberg says her paycheck as moderat
Armed Man Arrested at Trump's Golf Course, Reflecting Pool Charges Dropped, and a Third Arrest for Threats in the Nolan Wells Case
An armed man was arrested at Trump National Golf Course in California days before President Trump's scheduled visit, carrying an illegally modified rifle, body armor, and notebooks full of concerning statements. Federal prosecutors have dropped all four Reflecting Pool vandalism cases after concluding a botched contractor installation, not vandals, caused the damage. And a third person has been ar
Governor Wes Moore Warns About the Midterms, Cyclospora Outbreak Turns Deadly, and DoorDash Gets FAA Clearance for Drone Delivery
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, the new chair of the National Governors Association, is publicly warning that President Trump could use federal power to interfere with the upcoming midterm elections. The cyclospora outbreak has turned deadly, and DoorDash has received FAA clearance to run its own commercial drone delivery service. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for
Nolan Wells State Autopsy Complete But Sealed, Higher Ed Expert Rasheem Rooke on Back-to-College Season, and Why More Americans Are Going Full-Time as Creators
Mississippi officials have confirmed the state autopsy on Nolan Xavier Wells is complete but will not release it publicly until a grand jury reviews the case. Higher education expert Rasheem Rooke joins Mimi Brown with five things every student and family should double-check before heading to college. And more Americans are walking away from the traditional job market to become full-time content c
Trump vs. Two Republicans on His AG Pick, Ben Crump Sounds the Alarm on Three Cases, and Obama's Summer Playlist Drops
President Trump says he may pull his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche until two Republican senators leave Congress in January. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is now connecting three cases of 18-year-old Black teens who died within three months of each other. And Barack Obama has dropped his annual summer playlist. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Nolan Wells' Mother Subpoenas Meta and TikTok, and Kansas City Chiefs Coach's Wife Out of ICU
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, a first in his 40-year career testifying before Congress. Nolan Xavier Wells' mother has filed court documents to subpoena her son's Meta and TikTok accounts as her family continues to search for answers. And Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, has b
Trump's Smithsonian Warning Signs, Cleaned-Up Sea Tow Audio in the Nolan Wells Case, and D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial
President Trump has signed an executive order to install warning signs outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, telling visitors not to trust what they are about to see. A Black audio engineer has cleaned up the Sea Tow call tied to the Nolan Xavier Wells case and social media is listening closely. And a Los Angeles judge has ordered singer D4vd to stand trial for the murder
Trump's 200% Generic Drug Tariff, Taylor Farms Meets the White House Before FDA Recall, and Jay-Z Doubles Down
President Trump has announced a tariff plan that could eventually double the cost of the generic medications many Americans rely on. Taylor Farms executives visited the White House and the FDA one day before the agency recalled lettuce tied to the cyclospora outbreak, and Democrats are demanding answers. Plus, Jay-Z is expanding his 30th anniversary run, with second shows added in London and Los A
Mississippi Governor Blames Crump and Sharpton for Nolan Wells Threats, Howard Unenrolls 500 Freshmen, and Trump Calls LeBron "Maybe a Racist"
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is publicly blaming civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton for the threats surrounding the death of Nolan Xavier Wells. Howard University has unenrolled five hundred and two incoming freshmen weeks before classes begin. And President Trump called LeBron James "maybe a racist" from the Oval Office, as he signs a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers
Legal Analyst Monique Pressley Breaks Down the Nolan Wells Independent Autopsy
The independent autopsy in the death of Nolan Xavier Wells has been released, but it has left his family and the public with more questions than answers. Legal analyst Monique Pressley joins Mimi Brown on Front Page to help unpack what the report does—and does not—say. The conversation explores the limitations of a second autopsy, what it means when certain organs and t
Trump's Approval Hits a New Low, ICE Book-ins Hit a Record High, and the Heat Slip Up on LeBron
A new Economist/YouGov poll finds President Trump's approval rating near record lows, with just thirty-six percent of Americans approving of his performance. More than forty-three thousand people were booked into ICE detention in June, the highest monthly total since President Trump returned to office. And the Miami Heat accidentally posted a YouTube link titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Co
Special Report: Nolan Wells Independent Autopsy Results Are In
Special Report: The preliminary findings from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy are now public. In this special edition of Front Page, Mimi Brown breaks down what the report found, why the cause and manner of death remain undetermined, and the key questions investigators say still need answers. You'll also hear attorney Ben Crump's remarks from today's news conference as the Wells family
Memphis Mom Charged With Murder, Ryan Clark Out at ESPN, and Apple Goes Lease-to-Own
Kendra Scott is charged with first-degree murder after shooting a twenty-year-old man she found hiding under her thirteen-year-old daughter's bed. Ryan Clark is out at ESPN after eleven years, part of a wave of layoffs that also hit Cam Newton, Karl Ravech, and Bart Scott. And Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a new lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. From the Black Effect P
Nolan Wells Laid to Rest, WNBA Toronto Coach Suspended Over the Angel Reese Comment, and Taylor Farms Lettuce Recall Hits 27 States
Nolan Xavier Wells was laid to rest yesterday in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Reverend Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry are offering a combined one-hundred-thousand-dollar reward for information that leads to an arrest. Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game after a hot mic caught her calling Angel Reese "a protected species." And Taylor Farms has expanded its voluntary
One-on-One with Ben Crump: Nolan Wells' Funeral, the Kadir Skinner Video, and the Cases He's Fighting For
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump sits down with Mimi Brown on the day of Nolan Xavier Wells' funeral. He shares how the family is holding up, breaks down the latest in the investigation into how Nolan died on Horn Island, and reveals what his team is hoping the cell phone evidence, dispatch audio, and independent autopsy will finally answer. Plus, updates on three more of the cases Crump is current
The Ellisons' Trump Payoff, an Intruder Comes for Today Show's Craig Melvin, and R. Kelly's Hail Mary to the White House
A new Paramount shareholder lawsuit claims the Ellisons paid President Trump thirty-six million dollars and agreed to get rid of CNN anchors he doesn't like to help get their Warner Bros. Merger approved. A man got past security at the Today show, went looking for Al Roker, then lunged at Craig Melvin while shouting a racial slur. And R. Kelly is asking President Trump to shorten his thi
The Cyclospora Outbreak, Women Over 40 Are Out-Birthing Teens, and Who Really Took Boosie's $600K
A parasitic infection called cyclospora is sweeping thirty-four states and causing severe, watery, explosive diarrhea. Nearly seven thousand people are sick. Here is what you need to wash, peel, and watch for. Plus, for the first time in U.S. history, women over forty are having more babies than teenagers. Family medicine and longevity expert Dr. Noelle Reid joins Mimi Brown to break down what is
Political Hot Topics with Ashley Etienne: Lindsey Graham's Empty Seat, Trump's Iran Mess, and the Bill the Democratic Party Owes Black America
Ashley Etienne, former senior advisor to President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, joins Mimi Brown for a round of political hot topics. Lindsey Graham's sister just got appointed to his Senate seat with zero experience. Democrats still don't have a midterm message, even in an affordability crisis. Trump is set to address the nation Thur
The Kadir Skinner Video, Boosie's $300K Fight, and Netflix Wants to Be Cable Again
Attorneys for Kadir Skinner, the nineteen-year-old shot in the back by Wilmington Police —release bystander video showing him handcuffed and alive on the ground with no medical attention. Rapper Boosie is fighting to get three hundred thousand dollars back from a Washington lobbying firm after a Trump pardon he was told had been signed never came. And Netflix, the company that killed c
Ben Crump Enters the Nolan Wells Case, Karmelo's Team Fires Back, and 50 Cent Goes to the Emmys
Ben Crump has stepped in to represent the family of Nolan Wells the eighteen-year-old football player found dead on a Mississippi barrier island. The family has commissioned an independent autopsy, and claims text messages have been deleted from his phone. Karmelo Anthony's new legal team drops a sixty-three-page motion for a new trial citing secret courtroom deals, closed doors, and a ten-minute
Freedom Fuel, Marcellus Wiley’s Arrest, and Hov at Yankee Stadium
The White House just opened its own gas stations, twenty-five of them, all selling gas at three forty-seven a gallon. Former NFL star and ESPN analyst Marcellus Wiley has been arrested for domestic violence, and his wife has filed for divorce. And Jay-Z kicks off a historic three-night run at Yankee Stadium tonight with ticket prices falling days before showtime. From the Black Effect Podcas
IShowSpeed at the World Cup, Trump Accounts Go Live, and Tubman Off the Twenty
FIFA has opened an investigation after IShowSpeed was targeted with a racist remark by a fan at the World Cup. Trump Accounts officially launched on July 4th and every eligible baby is getting a thousand dollars from the government to start. And the Treasury Department confirms Harriet Tubman is off the twenty-dollar bill. Again. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener fo
Nolan Wells, The Anthony Appeal, and Big Tigger's Wife
An eighteen-year-old football player from Mississippi, Nolan Xavier Wells, has been found dead after going missing on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island. His family has hired Attorney Ben Crump. Karmelo Anthony's new legal team has filed an appeal and is asking Judge John Roach to be removed from the case over the interviews he has given since the verdict. And Big Tigger's estranged wife Alicia
The Long View — Part Three with Ian Dunlap
The final installment of AI and Your Paycheck. Mimi Brown closes out her three-part series with Ian Dunlap, founder of Red Panda. What to teach your kids right now so they are not left behind. Which careers AI cannot replace. How he ranks the major language models. And the math on AI spending that Ian says is going to start unraveling in 2027. Faith over fear. Craft o
The AI Playbook — Part Two with Ian Dunlap
AI is here and the people learning how to use it are about to leave everybody else behind. In Part Two of her conversation with Ian Dunlap founder of Red Panda. Mimi Brown gets into the practical playbook. Which AI tools to download today. How to prompt them so you actually get something back. How to use them to make extra money on the side, sharpen your investments, and become indispensable at wo
AI and Your Paycheck — Part One with Ian Dunlap
AI is no longer the future — it is the now. More than forty-five CEOs have publicly talked about cutting staff because AI can do certain jobs faster and cheaper. So, what does that mean for you? Your paycheck? Your career? Your kids coming out of college this summer? Mimi Brown sits down with Ian Dunlap founder of Red Panda to break down what's actually happening in the job market, which ind
The Playbook Before July 1st — Part Three with The Student Loan Doctor
Part Three. The final installment. Mimi Brown closes out her three-part series with The Student Loan Doctor, Sonia Lewis and this is the episode that pulls it all together. The big picture from Part One. The default playbook from Part Two. Today, the step-by-step. What every borrower should be doing this week, this month, before the July 1st deadline hits. The paperwork to file.
How to Keep Them From Taking Your Money — Part Two with The Student Loan Doctor
Part Two of Mimi Brown's conversation with The Student Loan Doctor, Sonia Lewis. This time the practical playbook. How to keep the federal government from garnishing your wages. How to avoid default before it ever hits. What to do step by step if you are already in default and need a way out. Plus, the brand-new borrowing caps on Parent PLUS loans every parent needs to understand
The Student Loan Reset Is Coming — Part One with The Student Loan Doctor
Forty-two million Americans owe the federal government a combined one-point-eight-seven trillion dollars in student loans. On July 1, the rules change. Under President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," several existing repayment plans including the Biden-era SAVE plan are being eliminated. Anyone who borrows starting July 1 will have just two repayment options on the table. In Part One of
The Killing of Kohen Wiley, The Wallet, and Howard to the NFL
Mimi Brown breaks down the day. A one-year-old baby, Kohen Wiley has been shot and killed by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, after officers responded to a call about an alleged shoplifted box of diapers. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump is now representing the family. A new Federal Reserve survey shows Americans are more pessimistic about their finances than they have been in over three yea
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