Hakeem Jeffries on Biggie, Brooklyn & Why Affordability Is the New American Dream

Hakeem Jeffries on Biggie, Brooklyn & Why Affordability Is the New American Dream

This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Dr. Nola Haynes sits down with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for a conversation that goes far beyond politics. Before discussing Congress, Iran, and the midterms, Jeffries reflects on growing up in Crown Heights during hip-hop's golden era, the lessons he learned from The Notorious B.I.G., and why Brooklyn continues to shape the leader he is today. They dive into the political consequences of America's involvement in Iran, why affordability has become the defining issue for voters, the future of the Democratic coalition following recent political shifts in New York, and what priorities would define a Jeffries speakership. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout

Is Authenticity a Privilege?

This week, Dr. Nola Haynes sits down with political strategist, former presidential campaign advisor, and The Real Ones author Maya Rupert for one of the most personal conversations we've had on the show. Together, they unpack why Black women are often expected to perform authenticity while simultaneously navigating respectability politics, code-switching, racism, and impossible double standards. They explore Kamala Harris, Jasmine Crockett, the politics of electability, the Democratic Party's future, and why voters are craving bold ideas instead of endless ideological labels. Plus: a surprisingly deep conversation about Saved by the Bell, Hollywood stereotypes, and why "realness" may be a better goal than authenticity. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout

Rep. Veronica Escobar on America's Humanity Test

This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Dr. Nola Haynes sits down with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar for a conversation about the human side of foreign policy. Growing up in El Paso shaped how Rep. Escobar sees borders, not just as lines on a map, but as places where families, cultures, and communities intersect. Together, they explore why humanitarian values should remain central to American leadership, the role of foreign aid in advancing U.S. interests, and how compassion and national security can work hand in hand. They also discuss Texas politics heading into the midterms, the changing political landscape of the Lone Star State, and why understanding people is essential to effective leadership. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout

Revisited: Summer Lee on Power, Transparency & the Epstein Files

Some stories don't go away. As questions continue to swirl around the Epstein files, government transparency, and who gets held accountable in America, we're revisiting one of our most talked-about conversations. Congresswoman Summer Lee joins Dr. Nola Haynes to discuss her push for greater transparency around the Epstein files, what real accountability looks like when power protects itself, and why public trust in institutions continues to erode. They also explore the challenges facing progressives inside the Democratic Party, the growing frustration among voters, and the difference between demanding accountability and actually achieving it. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout

The State of the Black Union with Reecie Colbert & Chad Thompson

This week on Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy, Dr. Nola sits down with SiriusXM host Reecie Colbert and Chad Thompson, founder of BLXCKMRKT, for a Juneteenth conversation about the State of the Black Union. From diaspora wars and online division to voter turnout, Black political influence, and the future of Democratic politics, they unpack the forces shaping Black America at a moment when the stakes couldn't be higher. They discuss the Cori Bush and Jasmine Crockett debate, third-party voting, Amanda Seales and Marc Lamont Hill's critiques of the Democratic Party, misinformation in Black media spaces, and why so many voters feel politically exhausted. Along the way, they ask a bigger question: Who gets to speak for Black America and are they actually delivering results? We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout