Inner Circle Podcast
Inner Circle Podcast is a purpose-driven platform that amplifies immigrant voices through real conversations on business, finance, politics, mental health, and more. With over 600 episodes, it aims to reshape narratives, build bridges, and spark change. The show focuses on empowering overlooked communities and elevating unheard perspectives, one voice at a time.
Episodes
Is AI Going to Kill Us All - The Doomsday Alarm
The people building AI say there's a chance it ends us. The Inner Circle Podcast has a different question: can it even speak Koloqua yet?The panel takes on the doomsday alarm — the researcher who quit claiming a 10% chance of extinction, the poll showing 73% of Americans don't trust AI companies to prevent catastrophe, and the warnings coming from the CEOs themselves. Then it gets personal
The Fall 2026 Lineup - Entertainment Monday
She's paying for five streaming services. He has zero and doesn't miss them. And somebody's cousins in another state are still using her Netflix password.The Inner Circle Podcast kicks off fall with the full lineup: what's actually worth the $100 theater night versus what waits for streaming, The Gentlemen and the shows everybody's bingeing, the horror slate, the box office num
The Loudest Silence in America
Record deportations. A million people losing protection. Legal pathways closing one by one. And the streets of America... quiet.The Inner Circle Podcast takes on the question nobody's asking out loud: why is the biggest enforcement year in modern memory happening in near silence? It starts with an honest confession — one host admits she's stopped paying attention — and turns when Ms. B arr
September 2026 Entertainment
You can't say fifty-fifty when you're making $300K and your wife is making $75K. That's an eighty-twenty situation."Ms. B and Ms. Johnson take over for a girls-talk night that goes everywhere: why she asks for a credit report before a second date, twenty years of marriage with no joint bank account, the friends you break up with silently, church culture from Monrovia to Minneapoli
September 11: 25 Years Later.
One host watched it happen live in her college dorm. One was a high school senior. And one wasn't born yet — she learned about 9/11 in the U.S. military.Twenty-five years later, the Inner Circle Podcast sits down to remember: 2,977 lives from 90 nations, the stories of the ones who swapped shifts and caught early flights home, and the America built in the aftermath — TSA, REAL ID, Homeland Sec
The Money Just Got More Expensive
The Fed just raised the price of the one thing everybody rents: money itself.Your card, your car note, your dream house — all more expensive by morning, to fight prices that were already too high. Make it make sense? The Inner Circle does exactly that, kitchen-table style. Then Ms. Johnson takes over with the masterclass every new arrival needs: how she went from a secured card with $300 on it to
The Midterms & Our Vote
One co-host is missing tonight — she's out campaigning. That's the whole message.The midterms are November 3, early voting starts within days, and the Inner Circle has one ask: if you're a citizen, register and VOTE. Because you're not messing with politics — but politics is messing with you: your rent, your gas, your grocery bill. We know how to organize weddings. Time to organize
The Pump Is Eating Your Paycheck: The Cost of Energy
One host paid $3.39 a gallon this week. Another paid $5.24 — for the same gas, in the same country.Oil just crossed $100 a barrel, diesel is near record highs, and every truck, shelf, and grocery cart is passing the bill to you. The Inner Circle follows the money: the $300 Target run that started as "one thing for my daughter," the $1,000 first-day-of-school outfits, the sale signs hidin
Fast & Furious: The E-Bike Takeover
There's a fourteen-year-old doing thirty on your street with no license, no helmet, and no fear — and somebody bought it for him.The full Inner Circle takes on the machines taking over our roads: kids racing city buses, e-bikes that hit sixty, emergency rooms filling up, and the one question every parent gets wrong — is that a bicycle or a motorcycle? Peterson brings the case for rules before
The Camera Never Blinks: Flock Cameras and Who's Watching Us
There's a camera on your street reading every license plate that passes. You didn't vote on it — and you probably just found out it exists.The Inner Circle Podcast closes the week on the surveillance story sweeping the country: 76,000 cameras, thousands of police departments, one private company holding the data — and citizens climbing poles to tear them down. Buela asks the question the c
The Black Tax: One Paycheck, Two Countries
You work one job. But your paycheck has two addresses.Tonight the Inner Circle says the quiet part out loud: the bill nobody sends you but everybody expects you to pay. Abe, Ms. B, and Buela open the books on the money that crosses the ocean every month — voluntarily AND involuntarily. Ms. B does the math on a community that "budgets Liberia like a monthly bill" and drops the idea that m
The Dormant Organization: When a Community Loses Its Voice
The largest Liberian community outside Liberia. An organization since 1974. So when the headlines turned on us — who spoke?Nobody. And tonight the Inner Circle says it out loud.Abe, Buela, Peterson, and original panelist Sam put the silence on trial: the scandal that ran 24 hours with no one to answer it, the candidates "doing politics in America as though they are in Liberia," the mayor
Summer 2026 Entertainment Recap
Summer's over. The stories are not.Abe, Ms. B, and Buela run the whole season back — completely unscripted, and it might be the most fun hour of the year. Messi retires from international play and the panel has questions. A 19-year-old named Yamal steals a World Cup and one co-host's whole heart ("I don't watch soccer — I just wanted to be in the fries"). And David Beckham go
Inner Circle Gala + "The Great Minnesota Get-Together: Is It Ours Too?
Two get-togethers. One question: do we show up?The State Fair opened its gates today — the biggest fair in the country, everything on a stick, two million people calling it the Great Minnesota Get-Together. And this weekend, the Inner Circle 501(c)(3) throws its own: a community gala with a tournament, an all-black dinner night, and a state representative as keynote — all for one scary-big dream.
The Sekou Effect: One Headline, Higher Walls
The ladies take over. And they take on the hardest story in the community.A Liberian success story — 24 group homes, a government post back home — is now the headline everyone's whispering about. But this episode isn't about one man. It's about what one headline does to everybody else: the honest operators, the new applicants, and every immigrant who built a business in an industry the
The $317 Million Question: Why Back-Home Scandals Run Our Group Chats?
A former vice president is sitting in jail. The largest drug seizure in Liberia's history. And your group chat hasn't talked about anything else for a week.Abe, Buela, and Peterson ask the question nobody in the diaspora wants to answer: why do we know every detail of a scandal 6,000 miles away — but can't name our own city council member?The panel digs into the arrest at the airport (
Even a Prince Went Back Home
Prince Harry gave up the palace for the American dream. Six years later, he's packing it in — and every immigrant knows exactly why.Abe, Buela, and Ms. B put the royal exit on trial: Did Meghan know what she was marrying into? Can a man who's never seen anybody work survive in a country where you actually have to? And why does a co-host two years off the plane say America is lonelier than
Back to School: The Costs, the Rules, and the Cheat Codes
$863 per kid before the first bell. Phones getting benched. AI detectors reading your essays. School is back — and it's a whole different game now.Abe hands the co-host chair to an actual college student, and Buela Johnson delivers the line every teacher and parent needs to hear: "You can score a grade with AI. But can you defend the grade?"Inside: the community college move that tur
Trust & Accountability: The Headline and the Community
MPR dropped an investigation: a Liberian government official running Minnesota group homes from 5,000 miles away — $36 million in taxpayer money, neglect findings, and a community holding its breath.Let's be clear: he has not been accused of any crime. But the questions won't wait. Can you run a business you can't see? Where does hustle end and greed begin? And should a platform built
Social Media Companies on Trial
A jury already made Meta pay $6 million. Now the states are in court arguing your child's attention was engineered on purpose. So who's really guilty — the platforms, the parents, or all of us?Abe, Peterson, and brand-new co-host Buela Johnson go three rounds: infinite scroll vs. personal responsibility, the tobacco comparison, and whether parents should be on trial too. Abe confesses. Pet
National Black Business Month: Celebrating Black Businesses
3 million Black-owned businesses. Only 194,500 with a single paid employee. That gap is the whole story."There's living in the business, and there's building the business. We tend to live in the business."Abe and Ms. B break down why access to capital — not effort — built the gap, how $211 billion becomes $600 billion, and the local owners proving it's possible: from renting
Primary Day in Minnesota: Minority Candidates | Peterson Flies Solo
The co-hosts got caught up. The show went on anyway.Peterson's first-ever solo flight landed on ELECTION NIGHT — and he called it live on air: Amy Klobuchar, projected winner for governor. History moving in real time.Plus the realest take you'll hear on why immigrants sit out politics: many of us fled countries where politics meant danger. But "if you do not mess with politics, politi
America Is Getting Older — Who's Going to Take Care of Everybody?
"How many yachts do you need, Abraham?" — "A LOT, if I can afford it!"Abe and Ms. B go head to head on the crisis nobody's group chat is talking about: America is aging fast, and somebody has to pay for it. Home care runs $34 AN HOUR — do the math, that's $139K a year. A nursing home? $10K a month. And Medicare? Doesn't cover long-term care at all.Inside: why Ms. B
Body Shaming: The Ariana Grande Effect
The internet played doctor with the biggest pop star alive — and she quit public life. Concern? Or cruelty?Ms. B: "If I can count your ribs, that's not shaming — that's the truth."Abe: "Whose place is it to comment on ANYBODY's body?"Nobody backed down.Plus: the childhood nickname "Booney Bones" that never healed, why our community says "she's str
Let Your WHY Build Your WEALTH
"You basically decided to take your closet and turn it into a clothing store. I'm sorry to say."Ms. B and Yahri take over the Inner Circle Podcast Business & Finance Wednesday — and it gets REAL. Why staying in business is harder than starting one. The "boring stuff" behind every million-dollar launch. Working IN your business vs. building it. And why entrepreneurs who
The 5th Annual On The One Music Festival
The 5th Annual On The One Music Festival (w/ Chadwick Phillips)He was on a major label, on shows with Kendrick Lamar — and months behind on rent. Nobody knew.Chadwick Phillips pulls up to the Inner Circle and drops GEMS: winning the Hot 97 talent show, the record deal that looked like stardom and paid like a side hustle, losing it all, moving to Minnesota — and building the On The One Music Festiv
Entertainment Monday: LeBron Goes East
Who leaves Hollywood... for Philadelphia?!LeBron just walked away from the Lakers to sign a veteran-minimum deal with the Sixers — fourth team, age 41, season 24. Abe calls it like he sees it: that's not love of the game, that's ring-chasing. Yahri's not so sure.Inside: the "grasshopper" problem killing LeBron's GOAT case vs. MJ and Kobe. Why he's playing for Philly b
What Happened to Nolan Wells?
The boat docked at 6:06 p.m. His mother's phone rang at 11:07. Nolan Wells never came home.An 18-year-old goes missing on a Fourth of July boat trip with his white friends off the Mississippi coast — and the internet declares its verdict before the autopsy comes back. Cover-up or tragedy? Rush to judgment or pattern recognition?The Inner Circle Podcast splits the table on the case gripping the
First of Her Kind: A Run for Mayor 67 Years in the Making
67 years. Zero women of color in Coon Rapids City Hall. Thuba Nguyen is here to change that.The daughter of a Vietnam War refugee — brought to America by the act that reunited children of Black servicemen — Thuba went from a refugee camp to preschool classrooms to the State Capitol. Now she's knocking on doors in a city that's never seen a candidate like her.She gets real about code-switch
Liberia 179 Across America: Which City Showed Up Best?
10,000+ people. 100° heat. Four nightclubs packed beyond capacity. And nobody was counting.Liberia turned 179, and the diaspora showed OUT.So which city really came out on top? Minnesota? Philadelphia? The DMV? California?Tonight, Abe, Ms. B, and Yahri rank the biggest Independence Weekend celebrations across North America, relive the WizKid moment, call out the cities that denied parade permits (
Monrovia to Minneapolis Part 2
Snow, Hennessy, and Independence Day. How did Liberians turn Minnesota into Monrovia's second capital? The story of the "Liberian Weekend Off," why nobody who visits ever leaves, and a $1.6B economic footprint nobody's counting. Happy 26 — this one's on you
The Price of Disunity: Missed Money, Missed Moments
Division isn't just painful—it's expensive. While other communities turn their cultural celebrations into economic engines, we're splitting one holiday into multiple competing events and wondering why the sponsors, vendors, media, and crowds never reach their full potential.Tonight, we count the real cost of disunity: the money left on the table, the memories never created, and the opp
Why the Division? One Holiday, Too Many Camps
One Independence Day. Multiple events. No unified plan.With Liberia's 179th Independence Day just days away, the Inner Circle Podcast asks the question many in the community have been asking: Why can't we come together for July 26?The conversation gets real. The city denied the parade permit. The canceled Lone Star vs. Minnesota United match sparks fresh questions about planning and leader
Entertainment Monday - what’s on tap for Liberia July 26
Minnesota is shaping up to be the place to celebrate Liberia’s 179th Independence Day — and we break down everything happening this weekend.Wizkid headlines Tribeville Fest at The Armory on Friday. The Independence Day Parade and Day in the Park take over Sunday. But one major event is no longer happening: the Liberia Lone Star vs. Minnesota United match was canceled after visa denials.Tickets wer
The Manosphere Culture | Who's Really Raising Our Young Men?
There's a classroom on your son's phone — and nobody hired the teacher.Nearly one in four young men in America report feeling lonely every day. The number of men with no close friends has exploded over the past generation. Meanwhile, millions are turning to YouTube personalities, TikTok influencers, and online "alpha male" gurus for answers about success, relationships, masculini
Trending Businesses: What Should You Start, Buy, or Grow in 2026?
Everybody wants to be an entrepreneur in 2026—but what business actually makes sense?Abe, Ms. B, and Yahri debate the hottest businesses to start, buy, and grow right now, from food trucks and home healthcare to childcare, beauty services, and creative brands. The conversation tackles rising childcare costs, America's aging population, immigrant entrepreneurship, and whether owning a business
Local Elections Matter More Than You Think
Your city council decides your property taxes, your police budget, the parks your kids play in, and the future of your community — yet most people couldn't name a single member.Tonight, Charles Boakai, a first-time candidate for Champlin City Council Ward 4, joins the panel on the opening day of candidate filing for the November 3 special election. He lays out his vision for public safety, a c
Entertainment and ownership. How much do we own in the Entertainment industry
Jay-Z just closed a three-night run at Yankee Stadium — Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Nas, Eminem, and Rihanna all on one stage. But who built who? Abe says Jay-Z is the blueprint for Black ownership. Ms. B says Jay-Z became Jay-Z with Beyoncé — and that a real leader would be creating more billionaires, not dissing them. Yahri drops the take nobody saw coming.Then the conversation gets bigger: in an industr
Trump Accounts and the New Student Loan Caps — Free Money or a Scam?
The government is handing $1,000 investment accounts to babies born between 2025 and 2028. Abe says take the money — left alone it could grow to roughly $3,400, and with consistent contributions it could exceed $170,000 by adulthood. Ms. B's verdict? One word: "Scam."Then the conversation shifts to Washington's other major money move: the end of unlimited graduate school borrowin
Birthright Citizenship - What the Supreme Court Just Decided for Future Generations
Born here means citizen. Full stop.That's what the Supreme Court ruled on June 30, reaffirming a principle that has defined America for more than 150 years. But the battle over birthright citizenship didn't start in 2026—and it likely won't end there.On this episode, Abe, Peterson, and Yahri trace the story from Dred Scott to the 14th Amendment to Wong Kim Ark—the son of Chinese immigr
July 2026 Entertainment Roundup
56 songs. Four hours. Surprise guests.Ms. B was in the building for Usher and Chris Brown's R&B Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium, and she says it's the closest thing to a Michael Jackson-level performance our generation will ever see. It wasn't just a concert. It was an experience.Then things get spicy.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding sparks a debate that
An Immigrant's Fourth: Loving a Country That's Still Arguing About You
America turns 250 this Saturday — so on the finale of our America 250 series, we asked a question that doesn't fit on a flag:Can you love a country that's still arguing about whether you belong?What followed was the most honest debate of the week.Host Abe Kamara, Yahri Edmond, and Ms. B go in three different directions — gratitude versus reckoning, the Fourth of July versus Juneteenth, and
The Impact of Immigrant Labor
Who actually builds this country?As America turns 250, that's the question the fireworks skip.In Part Two of the Inner Circle Podcast's America 250 series, host Abe Kamara and co-host Yahri Edmond take an honest look at the impact of immigrant labor — and the parts nobody explains. Why a new arrival takes a job most people won't touch. Why a doctor, engineer, or teacher from back home
Melting Pot or Mosaic? What America Should Ask of Its Immigrants
America turns 250 this week — and it raises a question the Fourth of July often skips: when people come here, does America melt them into one identity, or add them to the picture without erasing who they are?Melting pot or mosaic?Host Abe Kamara, Peterson K, and Yahri Edmond get real. Two Liberian immigrants. One native-born American. A conversation about arriving in a country that didn't alwa
Health Equity Starts with Community: A Conversation with Dr. Emma Jean Boyce
Tonight's episode features a powerful conversation with Dr. Emma Jean Boyce, Health Equity Coordinator for the City of Brooklyn Park. Dr. Boyce shares her journey from a Liberian refugee camp to becoming a leading voice in public health, and breaks down what health equity really means, why some neighborhoods experience worse health outcomes than others, and what residents can do to get involve
Play Local, Shine Global: How Minnesota Became the Diaspora Cup's Home Field
Why Minnesota? Host Abe Kamara sits down with Francis aka Francois, founder of François Global Sports Network and organizer of the inaugural Midwest Diaspora Cup, live at Noble Sports Park on Sunday, July 5.Inside the conversation: why he picked Minnesota over the East Coast, the first standalone women's kickball tournament he's seen anywhere — "Women of Substance" — and two inde
The $80K Danger Zone: Why "Safe" Office Jobs Are Disappearing in 2026
The "safe" office job isn't so safe anymore.In 2026, the layoffs aren't just hitting the warehouse—they're hitting the $80K desk jobs: finance, administration, customer service, journalism, and many of the careers a college degree was once supposed to protect. As companies like Oracle, Meta, Amazon, and Salesforce continue restructuring while investing heavily in AI, the futu
Justice, Self-Defense, or Something Else? The Karmelo Anthony Case
alk away and get called a punk. Stand your ground and get 35 years.That's the impossible math this generation is doing in real time.This week, the Inner Circle Podcast crew breaks down the Karmelo Anthony verdict — the murder conviction, the self-defense claim the jury rejected, and what a deadly confrontation at a Texas track meet is really teaching young people about pride, survival, conflic
Summer Vibes: Festivals, Celebrations & Everything In Between
Summer is here, and so is festival season.Tonight, Abe Kamara, Yahri, and Ms. B discuss the concerts, festivals, celebrations, and events making noise across Minnesota and beyond. From the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater to Essence Fest, summer travel, movies, and staycations, the crew explores where people are spending their time—and their money—this summer.What event is on your must-attend list thi
Election Season Is Here: Minnesota Voting Begins June 26
He fled a civil war as a teenager. Now he's running to make history.This Civic Thursday, Abe Kamara and co-host Yahri sit down with Nehemiah Garley — the Liberian-born Brooklyn Park community advocate challenging Sen. Susan Pha for Minnesota Senate District 38. If elected, Garley would become Minnesota's first Liberian-born state senator.From public safety and youth violence to economic op
Building Our Own Capital Ecosystem: From Consumers to Owners
Three hosts. Three perspectives. One question:How does a community stop spending and start owning?Abe argues the problem isn't income — it's that we don't organize the capital we already have. Ms. B pushes back, insisting you can't organize money you were never paid fairly for, and that the system was built to keep the playing field tilted. Yahri asks the question beneath both argu
Service, Leadership, and Legacy: The Impact of Liberian Law Enforcement Professionals
What happens when Liberian law enforcement professionals across America come together to mentor the next generation, strengthen their communities, and give back to Liberia?This week on the Inner Circle Podcast, Lt. Afric Johnson of ALEP-USA discusses the organization's mission, impact, and vision for the future. From mentorship and community engagement to professional development and leadershi
Freestyle Entertainment Monday
The crew goes freestyle on the week's biggest stories — and the conversation runs much deeper than the headlines.Abe, Miss B, and Yahri discuss the runaway cost of graduation season in immigrant communities, the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years and the fans priced out of celebrating it, President Trump's White House UFC birthday bash, the so-called Kardashian curse,
SpaceX IPO: Opportunity of a Lifetime or Market Mania?
The night before SpaceX officially hits Wall Street, host Abe Kamara joins co-hosts Yahri and Ms. B for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on one of the most anticipated IPOs in history.Is SpaceX at $135 per share a generational wealth opportunity, or is the market simply betting on Elon Musk? The discussion quickly moves beyond the stock ticker into a deeper conversation about financial
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
What if, instead of starting a business from scratch, you simply bought one?On this week's Business & Finance Wednesday, Abe, Miss B, and Yahri explore Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) — a powerful wealth-building strategy that is widely discussed in mainstream business circles but rarely talked about in Black, immigrant, and underserved communities.The conversation dives into wh
Special Guest: Charles Kuchlenz – Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor
The Inner Circle Podcast — amplifying, empowering, and elevating the conversations that matter most.In this special episode, host Abe Kamara sits down with Charles Kuchlenz, Libertarian candidate for Minnesota State Auditor — one of the state's four constitutional offices that most people have never heard of, but everyone should know about.Charles shares why he entered statewide politics, what
Teen Summer Jobs in 2026: Are Young People Still Working?
Summer is here, but the jobs aren't.On this Finance & Business Wednesday, Abe Kamara leads a lively discussion with co-hosts Yahri Edmond and Ms. B on why 2026 is shaping up to be one of the toughest teen job markets in nearly 80 years. From automation eliminating entry-level positions to Gen Z chasing entrepreneurship and influencer dreams, the crew gets candid about what's really hap
The World Is Watching New York
Game 3 of the NBA Finals is tipping off at Madison Square Garden — and the Inner Circle Podcast is live for all of it.Host Abe Kamara is joined by co-hosts Miss B and Yeri to amplify, empower, and elevate the conversation around what a potential New York Knicks championship would mean after a 50-year drought, why the world stops when New York is on the big stage, and how Karl-Anthony Towns went fr
Maxxing: The New Social Media Obsession Self-Improvement or Self-Pressure?
The Inner Circle Podcast — amplifying, empowering, and elevating the trending topics and viral conversations that matter most.Maxxing is taking over social media—but is it self-improvement, or self-pressure in disguise?Host Abe Kamara and co-host Yahri Edmond break down the Gen Z phenomenon sweeping TikTok and Instagram. From gym maxxing and looksmaxxing to money maxxing and mental health maxxing,
America or the Homeland: The Timothy Weah Debate
With the FIFA World Cup arriving on U.S. soil, one name is sparking heated debate in the Liberian diaspora community — Timothy Weah. The son of Liberian soccer legend and former President George Weah has been selected to represent Team USA for the second consecutive World Cup, but not everyone is celebrating. Should he have chosen Liberia instead?Host Abe Kamara and co-hosts Yahri Edmond and Peter
June 2026 in Entertainment
June is packed with entertainment, culture, sports, and summer experiences, and the Inner Circle Podcast is here to break it all down. Host Abe Kamara and co-hosts Ms. B and Yahri Edmond discuss everything making headlines this month—from CMA Fest in Nashville and the Chicago Blues Festival to the highly anticipated Chris Brown and Usher tour running through the end of the year.The conversation al
Inner Circle Mental Health & Wellness Day 2026
On May 23, 2026, Inner Circle hosted its 2nd Annual Mental Health & Wellness Day, bringing together community members, healthcare professionals, advocates, youth, families, and local organizations for a powerful day of education, conversation, healing, and connection.This video captures interviews and reflections from attendees who shared their thoughts on mental health, wellness, community su
Summer 2026: You Don’t Need to Travel Far to Enjoy Life
As summer approaches, many families are feeling the pressure to spend more, travel farther, and keep up with the picture-perfect vacations they see online. But is that what summer is really about?In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Abe Kamara and co-host Yahri Edmond explore how some of the most meaningful summer experiences can happen close to home. From local parks, road trips, and comm
Green Cards From Abroad: Is America Making Immigration Harder for Everyone?
Tonight on the Inner Circle Podcast, Peterson, Ms. B, and Abe Kamara tackled one of the hottest immigration stories in America right now — the new USCIS policy announced on Friday, May 22, that could force many green card applicants to complete the process from abroad instead of inside the United States.The conversation explored the potential impact on more than 1.2 million immigrants, including t
Can People Actually Afford Summer in 2026?
In this Business & Finance Wednesday episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Abe Kamara, Yahri Edmund, and Ms. B tackle one of the biggest questions facing everyday Americans this year: can people actually afford summer in 2026?From rising gas prices and expensive flights to rent, mortgages, groceries, eating out, and the true cost of family road trips, the conversation explores the growing finan
Inside the Mission: Preparing for Inner Circle Mental Health & Wellness Day 2026
In this deeply reflective episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Abe Kamara and co-host Yahri are joined by Dr. Saah JD Kpakar for an important conversation ahead of Inner Circle’s 2nd Annual Mental Health Day 2026.Dr. Kpakar shares the inspiration behind this year’s powerful theme — “It’s Okay To NOT Be Okay” — and opens up about the emotional realities many people silently face within immigrant an
The Cost of Looking Successful: Are People Secretly Financially Struggling?
On this Finance & Business Wednesday episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Abe Kamara and Yahri unpack the hidden financial pressure behind social media success culture. From luxury lifestyles and credit card debt to the emotional cost of “looking rich,” the conversation explores whether people are truly building wealth — or simply performing success online. A relatable and thought-provoking di
Class of 2026: Ready or Not?
Another impactful and deeply relevant conversation tonight on the Inner Circle Podcast as Abe Kamara and co-hosts Peterson and Yahri unpacked the realities facing the Class of 2026 in an increasingly uncertain and disruptive world.In this episode, the panel explored the rising cost of college, student loan debt, the growing debate between college and trade schools, and the difficult job market man
Prom or Fashion Show?
Tonight on the Inner Circle Podcast, Abe Kamara, Yahri, and Ms. B delivered a fun, energetic, and thought-provoking conversation on modern prom culture in our episode, “Prom or Fashion Show?” From expensive dresses and promposals to social media pressure, after-parties, and the growing competition surrounding prom night, the panel explored how prom has evolved over the years — and whether today’s
From Minnesota to Liberia: One Woman’s Mission to Change Lives
Tonight’s episode of the Inner Circle Podcast was a powerful and heartfelt conversation with Heather Cannon, founder of Uniting Distant Stars, as we explored her inspiring journey from Minnesota to Liberia and her mission to change lives through education, compassion, and humanitarian service.Heather shared moving stories about her work in Liberia, the deep human connections that continue to fuel
Child Support vs. Government Overreach: Should the Government Revoke Passports Over Family Debt?
Tonight on the Inner Circle Podcast, Abe Kamara and co-host Ms. B tackled one of the most controversial issues in America today: Should the government revoke passports over unpaid child support debt?The conversation explored the tension between personal responsibility and government overreach, as the duo discussed family accountability, freedom, financial hardship, and the growing role of governme
Working Full-Time But Still Can’t Pay Rent — What Happened to America?
Tonight’s Business & Finance Wednesday segment on the Inner Circle Podcast turned into a fiery and deeply thought-provoking debate that listeners will not forget anytime soon. What started as a conversation about rent assistance quickly evolved into a raw discussion about rising housing costs, capitalism, wealth inequality, the struggling middle class, and whether the American Dream is quietly
USHER & CHRIS BROWN: THE 2026 R&B TOUR
Tonight on Entertainment Monday, Abe Kamara and co-host Ms. B turned up the energy as they broke down the highly anticipated 2026 Usher & Chris Brown stadium tour. From host cities and ticket prices to fan excitement and the business behind major concert tours, this was a fun, energetic, and culture-driven conversation celebrating two of the biggest R&B entertainers of this generation.The
Mothers: Celebrated One Day, Needed Every Day
Tonight’s episode of the Inner Circle Podcast was a heartfelt and inspiring conversation as special guest co-host Yahri Edmond joined the show for an important discussion ahead of Mother's Day.Together, we explored the true meaning of Mother’s Day and why mothers deserve to be celebrated every single day—not just once a year. We also discussed the growing commercialization of the holiday, with
Should Americans Get Free Monthly Checks?
Tonight’s episode of the Inner Circle Podcast delivered an epic debate as Ms. B and I went head-to-head on one of the most controversial economic ideas of our time—universal basic income.Ms. B made the case for guaranteed income as a necessary support system, pointing to pilot programs across dozens of U.S. cities and arguing that many working families—especially those employed by large corporatio
Cinco de Mayo in America: Celebration or Misrepresentation?
Another impactful conversation on the Inner Circle Podcast as I’m joined by my co-host Peterson from the Windy City of Chicago to shed light on the true meaning behind Cinco de Mayo.We break down the history and significance of the holiday, highlighting the resilience of Mexican Americans and the broader immigrant experience—especially the challenges of assimilating into a new culture while preser
Open Mic Thursday got real… and a little spicy
Tonight’s segment dove deep into relationships, marriage, and the realities of cheating in today’s culture. From headline conversations around Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, to Cardi B and Stefon Diggs, we unpacked the drama, the double standards, and the tough questions people often avoid.Ms. B and I had a fun, provocative, and eye-opening conversation about love, loyalty, commitment, and
Met Gala 2026 — Fashion, Culture, and the Power of the Spotlight
Tonight on Entertainment Monday, Inner Circle Podcast delivered a vibrant and insightful breakdown of the Met Gala — one of the most exclusive and influential cultural events in the world.From its humble beginnings in 1948 to its transformation into a global phenomenon in 1995, Ms. B walked us through the history behind the glamour — highlighting how the Met Gala has evolved into a powerful inters
Finance & Business Freestyle: Real Talk on What’s Hitting Your Wallet
onight’s Business & Finance Freestyle delivered a powerful, real-time look at the forces shaping everyday life and what’s truly hitting your wallet.We broke down the rising cost of global conflict—with war spending now at $25 billion and counting—the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, ongoing fraud-related raids across the Twin Cities, and the continued surge in gas pric
World Cup 2026: Is North America Ready for the World?
Tonight’s episode of Inner Circle Podcast brought energy, perspective, and real conversation as we unpacked the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to our backyard.Joined by Tuesday co-host Peterson and in-studio guest Ms. B, we explored everything from host cities and ticket prices to the surprising lack of buzz with the tournament just weeks away. Is it the rising cost of living? Immigration tensions? Or
