Dr. Jamal Bryant on Christian Nationalism, "Church Hurt" & Identifying MAGA Plant Churches | The People's Brief

Living Legacies, Viral Creators, & The Fight for Our Future | The People's Brief

We made it to the season finale and it is a really special one. Lynae sits down with the children of civil rights icons to talk about their parents. They share stories about growing up with legends like Al Sharpton and Dick Gregory. Then we switch gears to chat with some of your favorite internet voices. They discuss how to stay informed and fight misinformation online. Lynae also wraps things up with a powerful performance you have to see. It has been an amazing season and we are so glad you watched with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Don Lemon on Life After CNN, Censorship, and His New Mission & More | The People's Brief

Don Lemon joins the show to talk about leaving CNN after 17 years and starting his own platform. He gets real about speaking truth to power and why building your own voice matters. Then we bring together Dustin Ross, Deontay Kyle, Obio Jones, and Steve Sanders for a conversation about black masculinity, mental health, and therapy. They open up about trauma, vulnerability, and what it means to be a man today. The guys talk about breaking cycles, supporting each other, and why the black community needs to come together instead of pulling apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Angela Rye & Tiffany Cross on Newsom, Voting Rights, and Trump's ICE Raids | The People's Brief

Lynae Vanee has a packed show this week. First, Angela Rye and Tiffany Cross of Native Land Pod stop by to talk about today's headlines, from Gavin Newsom to the ongoing fight for voting rights. They also get into the conversation around their podcast, Joe Budden, and anti-intellectualism. Then, Dr. Ashley Farmer joins to break down Black nationalism and the history of Queen Mother Audley Moore. Finally, Lynae chats with Evita Robinson and Xavier Buck about the "Back to Africa" movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Roy Wood Jr. on Why He Left The Daily Show & The Panel Defines Afrofuturism | The People's Brief

Lynae Vanee sits down with Roy Wood Jr. to talk about his career, his new book, and the state of late-night comedy. He gets real about why he actually left The Daily Show. After that, we jump into the world of Afrofuturism with Marina Skye, Dedren Snead, and Marquise Richards. They break down what the term means and how it shows up in tech, art, and community spaces. Comedian Sam Jay also joins the conversation, sharing her thoughts on AI and collecting Black art. Finally, Jus10 closes out the show with an amazing performance of "Age of Aquarius". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dr. Jamal Bryant on Christian Nationalism, "Church Hurt" & Identifying MAGA Plant Churches | The People's Brief

Host Lynae Vanee sits down with Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, to talk about what's really going on with the Black church right now. They get into Christian nationalism, why young people are leaving the church, and the whole "church hurt" conversation happening on TikTok. Dr. Bryant doesn't hold back about the problems in Black churches, from Biblical illiteracy to how the church handled Black Lives Matter. They also discuss religious psychosis, rapture talk, and why the church needs to evolve to stay relevant. Plus, the show dives into "Black fatigue" and breaks down how racism shows up everywhere from ice cream to your workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]