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Front Page Special Edition: Jasmine Crockett on Nolan Wells, Karmelo Anthony, Her Future & James Talarico Aug 21, 2026 3659 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 Aug 21, 2026 576 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 Aug 20, 2026 946 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 Aug 20, 2026 362 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 Aug 19, 2026 360 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 Aug 18, 2026 333 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 Aug 17, 2026 523 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 Aug 15, 2026 354 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 Aug 13, 2026 358 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 Aug 12, 2026 336 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 Aug 11, 2026 394 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 Aug 10, 2026 582 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 Aug 7, 2026 760 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 Aug 6, 2026 367 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 Aug 5, 2026 376 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 Aug 4, 2026 330 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 Aug 3, 2026 824 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 Jul 31, 2026 399 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 Jul 30, 2026 410 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 Jul 29, 2026 443 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 Jul 28, 2026 371 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" Jul 27, 2026 392 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 Jul 24, 2026 1447 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 Jul 23, 2026 404 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 Jul 22, 2026 320 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 Jul 22, 2026 381 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 Jul 21, 2026 522 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 Jul 20, 2026 1272 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 Jul 17, 2026 356 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 Jul 16, 2026 664 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 Jul 15, 2026 925 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 Jul 14, 2026 367 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 Jul 13, 2026 494 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 Jul 10, 2026 331 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 Jul 9, 2026 374 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 Jul 8, 2026 405 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 Jul 7, 2026 672 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 Jun 25, 2026 606 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 Jun 24, 2026 566 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 Jun 23, 2026 677 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 Jun 22, 2026 552 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 Jun 19, 2026 604 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 Jun 18, 2026 376 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

The White House Lie, The Park Signs, and Tyra vs. Netflix Jun 17, 2026 362 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. UFC fighter Josh Hokit used his post-fight interview at the White House to spread a false conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama. A federal judge orders the Trump administration to put history exhibits about slavery, civil rights, and climate change back into national parks within twenty-one days. And Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over how she was po

What's On the Video — Part Three with Karmelo Anthony's Parents Jun 16, 2026 1132 Today's episode is set up in two parts on the Karmelo Anthony case. First , three people who say they personally requested and viewed the security footage from the trial held a press conference to give their account of what is on the video. We hear from them directly. Then, Mimi Brown plays Part Three of her exclusive sit-down with Karmelo Anthony's parents, where the parents share their own persp

The Judge Speaks + Part Two: Karmelo Anthony's Parents Jun 15, 2026 819 Judge John Roach Jr.  who presided over the Karmelo Anthony murder trial is speaking publicly for the first time since the verdict. Mimi Brown breaks down what the judge said about cameras in the courtroom, the all-non-Black jury,  and the rumors about his relationship with the Metcalf family. Then — Part Two of Mimi's exclusive sit-down with Karmelo Anthony's parents, recorded hou

The Parents Speak. Karmelo Anthony's Mother and Father Sit Down with Mimi Brown Jun 12, 2026 742 Part one. Just hours after a Texas jury found their son guilty of murder and a judge sentenced him to thirty-five years in prison, Karmelo Anthony's parents sit down with Mimi Brown. They reflect on the verdict. The sentence. The fifteen months of harassment, swatting calls, and threats their family has lived through. The trial they watched from inside a Collin County Texas courtroom. And the son

Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years. Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt Breaks Down What Comes Next Jun 11, 2026 673 Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to thirty-five years in prison for the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt,  who lives in Frisco, Texas — joins Mimi Brown to break it all down. What thirty-five years actually means under Texas law and parole rules. The politics of Collin County and why this verdict landed the way it did in t

Karmelo Anthony: GUILTY. Attorney David Otunga Breaks Down the Verdict Jun 10, 2026 902 Mimi Brown dedicates the entire episode to the verdict that just came down out of Collin County, Texas — Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of seventeen-year-old Austin Metcalf. The self-defense claim did not hold. The sentencing phase is now underway. Attorney David Otunga joins Mimi to break down what the jury heard, why the verdict landed where it d

The Closing Arguments, Mortgage Assistance, and Meta's Privacy Settlement Jun 9, 2026 590 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The Jury in the Carmelo Anthony case listened to the closing arguments from prosecution and defense. A federal judge approves a settlement to help low to moderate income borrowers pay for their mortgages. Meta begins to send consumers payments related to their $725 million settlement. Plus, the Front Page Two-Minute Take. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See om

The McClain Reversal, The Jobs Gap, and The Garden Tonight Jun 8, 2026 422  Mimi Brown breaks down the day. A Colorado appeals court overturns the homicide convictions of two paramedics in the killing of Elijah McClain. The May jobs report says the economy is strong  but Black unemployment is nearly double the national rate, and people are not feeling this report. And tonight, at Madison Square Garden, President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are

The Alabama Map, The Anthony Trial, and Halle Berry's Mission Jun 5, 2026 452 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The Supreme Court hands Alabama a congressional map a lower court called intentionally racist. Testimony begins in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, and no Black jurors will hear the case. And Halle Berry has a new mission that starts at the gynecologist's office. Plus, the Front Page Friday Quiz.   From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/liste

The Firing Order, A Moment of Silence, and BET's Next Chapter Jun 4, 2026 669 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. President Trump signs an executive order that strips civil service protections from eight thousand career federal workers. The Minnesota Republican Party holds a moment of silence for convicted killer Derek Chauvin at a state convention. And BET unveils its first-ever Board of Advisors  featuring Bob Johnson, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, and Troy Vincent. Plus &md

The Verdict, The L.A. Review, and Serena's Return Jun 3, 2026 579 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. A South Carolina jury has acquitted a store owner of murder in the killing of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton over four water bottles. Los Angeles prosecutors are now reviewing a new sexual assault case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. And Serena Williams is coming out of retirement to play in London. Plus,  The Underplayed. The 105th anniversary of the Tulsa Race

Primary Day, The Trial, and Issa Rae's TikTok Takeover Jun 2, 2026 575 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. It's primary election day in five states — what's on the ballot and what's at stake. Jury selection has begun in Texas in the high-profile Karmelo Anthony murder trial. And Issa Rae just made TikTok history with the biggest micro-drama in the platform's history. Plus,  the Front Page Two-Minute Take. The internet has been trying Karmelo Anthony for over a

The Epstein Hearing, The Kennedy Center, and the Concert Walkouts Jun 1, 2026 480 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi admits to redaction errors in the Epstein files — and points the finger at Trump's acting AG. A federal judge orders Trump's name off the Kennedy Center. And a growing list of artists are pulling out of the Trump-aligned Freedom 250 concert on the National Mall. Plus, your Monday Brief  four  things to watch this wee

The $250 Bill, The Locker Room, and Uncle Nearest May 29, 2026 389 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The Trump administration is preparing a $250 bill featuring the President's face. A New York Giants rookie quarterback set off his locker room after introducing Trump at a rally. And one of the biggest Black-owned liquor brands in America is in serious legal and financial trouble. Plus, the Front Page Friday Quiz. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio

The Octagon, The Cuts, and The Tiny Desk Tribute May 28, 2026 441 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. Construction crews are bolting together a UFC octagon on the South Lawn of the White House for President Trump's eightieth birthday. While federal cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and student loans hit millions of Americans this summer. And NPR Tiny Desk is paying homage to BET for Black Music Month. Plus, The Headlines We Didn't Take Seriously Enough.  From the Black E

Two Southern Wins, A Letter to Corporate America, and Whoopi Steps In May 27, 2026 519 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. Two Southern states just suffered major setbacks in their fight to redraw congressional maps that would have weakened Black voting power. The Congressional Black Caucus just put hundreds of corporations on notice. And Whoopi Goldberg just shut down the racist criticism aimed at Lupita Nyong'o. Plus, The Underplayed.  From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See om

The Third Incident, The Evacuation, and The Pell Grant May 26, 2026 544 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The third shooting incident around President Trump in just one month.  Fifty thousand people in Orange County, California evacuated after a chemical tank overheated. And a major change to federal student aid could reshape how Americans think about college. Plus, the Tuesday Two-Minute Take. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for p

The Supreme Court, the Dismissal, and George Floyd May 25, 2026 614 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The Supreme Court's busy month. A surprising dismissal in the Virginia school shooting case. And six years since the death of George Floyd. Plus, the Monday Brief. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Approval Drop, The Drive Home, and The Spotify Deal May 22, 2026 536 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. Trump's approval just hit a new low.  Your Memorial Day traffic and gas survival guide. And the Spotify-Universal AI deal that's quietly reshaping music. Plus, the Front Page Friday Quiz. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boycott, The Mistrial, and The Weed Rules May 21, 2026 687 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The NAACP is urging Black athletes to rethink playing for Southern schools over voting rights.  A mistrial motion took center stage in the Virginia elementary school shooting trial. And the TSA is changing the rules for travelers carrying weed. Plus The Headlines We Didn't Take Seriously Enough.  From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.co

The Tax Deal, The Trial, and The Outbreak May 20, 2026 558 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The IRS just agreed to never audit Trump or his family for their past tax returns. A Virginia school official is on trial three years after a six-year-old shot his teacher. And the WHO just declared a new Ebola outbreak a global emergency. Plus The Underplayed.  From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Two-Billion Dollar Fund, The Bar, and the Bond May 19, 2026 650 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. Trump's nearly $2 billion fund for January 6 defendants. The American Bar Association just killed law school diversity rules. And Kim Kardashian just paid the bond to free a man from Oklahoma's death row after 29 years. Plus the Tuesday Two-Minute Take. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The March, The Map, and the Med Schools May 18, 2026 585 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. Thousands marched in Selma and Montgomery for voting rights. The Supreme Court rejected Virginia's redistricting appeal. And the DOJ is going after Yale and UCLA medical schools over admissions. Plus, the Monday Brief.  From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medicare's Freeze, Spirit's $10 Million Bonus, and Florida vs. the NFL May 15, 2026 601 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. Medicare just froze new home health and hospice providers. Spirit Airlines workers got laid off by email while executives line up for $10 million in bonuses. And Florida is going after the NFL rule that helped Black coaches get top jobs. Plus the very first Front Page Friday Quiz. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac

The Sticky Note, The Senate Bar Tab, and the $89 Streaming Bill May 14, 2026 507 Mimi Brown breaks down the day. The Trump DOJ is subpoenaing journalists. The FBI Director and a U.S. Senator just turned a Senate hearing into a bar fight. And six years later, Louisiana pays the family of Ronald Greene.  New episodes every weekday. From the Black Effect Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Oval Office, the Cruise Ship, and the $50 Million Check May 13, 2026 522 Mimi Brown breaks down the day's biggest stories — and what they mean for you. What the President said Tuesday about the financial pain Americans are feeling. A virus spreading from a cruise ship — with no mandatory quarantine. A $50 million check from Google to its Black employees. And the bill nobody's covering that could change everything for HBCUs. New episodes every weekday. From

Welcome to Front Page May 12, 2026 919 Mimi Brown breaks down the day's three biggest stories and what they mean for you. The Middle East war is hitting your gas tank. Republican-led states across the South are racing to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. And the country's biggest retailers are finally admitting self-checkout doesn't work. Plus, Tennessee State Rep Justin Pearson joins the s

Introducing: Front Page May 11, 2026 98 A daily dose of top stories in the headlines, breaking news, sports and entertainment with Mimi Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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