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What impact will automation and robotics have on the black community? Let’s talk about it.

Gerrymandering alert. 🚨 The GOP is pushing through a new congressional map that deliberately targets a seat held by Black Democrat Don Davis. This isn't just politics—it's a direct attack on Black political power and fair representation. On the latest episode of Trey’s Table, I break down this inane move, what’s at stake, and why we all need to pay attention. Tap the link in my bio to listen now....

Let’s talk about the history of accusing black women of being witches.

What can a tattoo tell us about a person‘s views on race? Let’s talk about it.

Why do so many of our national leaders know so little about the Civil War? Let’s talk about it.

Let’s talk about the most brilliant academic of our generation.

🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧 I'm thrilled to welcome the one and only Jordan Smith—the powerhouse MMA content creator—to Trey's Table! We're switching gears from the Octagon to the silver screen as Jordan breaks down one of his favorite movies of 2025 so far: “Him.” This is a conversation you don't want to miss! Link in bio to listen. #TreysTable #Podcast #NewEpisode #MMA #CultureCrossover #MovieRevie...

The leaked GOP racist group chat isn’t just an isolated scandal—it’s a window into the systemic barriers facing Black voters. On the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we break down this news and use it as a starting point to discuss the ongoing fight for Black voting rights. From historical context to modern-day suppression, we’re connecting the dots. Tap the link in our bio to listen. This is a con...

Trey’s Table Episode 366: An American Hero: Hugo Rodriguez This is one of our most powerful episodes yet. On Trey's Table, I sit down with Hugo Rodriguez—the FBI agent and attorney who sued the Bureau for civil rights. His book, "The FBI’s Unwanted: Spics, Spooks, and Broads," is a stunning account of his fight against systemic racism. Episode 366 is out now. I know you'll find it inspiring. Link...

You know the dress. The iconic ivory silk taffeta gown worn by a young Jacqueline Bouvier in her wedding to Senator John F. Kennedy. It was a national sensation. But do you know the artist who created it? Her name was Ann Lowe. A Black couturier of unparalleled talent, she dressed the who's who of American high society—the Rockefellers, the Roosevelts, the du Ponts. Yet, for most of her career, sh...

Trey’s Table Podcast • Episode 364 is LIVE! We all know the tale of George Washington: the revolutionary hero, the first president, the man who could not tell a lie. But what about the story he tried to hide? This is the story of Ona "Oney" Judge. A woman enslaved not on a distant plantation, but in the President's very household. She was Martha Washington's personal seamstress, living in the shad...

Why are there so few black male teachers in America? Let’s talk about it.

Trey’s Table Episode 362: Marian Anderson, Bad Bunny, and Race. 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ This week on Trey’s Table, we’re breaking down the racist and xenophobic backlash to Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Critics are attacking him for performing in Spanish and for his past political stances, like skipping U.S. tour dates over concerns about ICE raids . It’s a glaring remin...

Let’s talk about the law of federal sentencing and how it may impact Sean Combs. https://deadline.com/wp-conten...

How does racism affect a child in the womb? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/NhtpU-aSGwI?s... https://youtu.be/heg_aa_oRMw?s...

Rest is essential for all human beings but as a result of racism far too many African-American women have a hard time taking breaks without feeling guilt. Let’s talk about why. https://youtu.be/B0FsFZbNnHw?s...

Is the U.S. Constitution Broken? Jill Lepore and the Case for a 21st-Century Update On the latest episode of Trey's Table, we explore three urgent amendments—from term limits to a stock trading ban—and why the amendment process itself is failing America. — What if the greatest threat to American democracy isn't a political party or a foreign power, but the U.S. Constitution itself? Not its content...

Here in the United States, our debate around hate speech is often trapped in a binary. On one side, free speech absolutism, citing the First Amendment as an inviolable shield for even the most vile language. On the other, a desperate call for change, met with the daunting question: "But how? And at what cost?" We treat this tension as a uniquely American problem. But what if one of our closest all...

SECDEF , Pete Hegseth wants to court-martial and dismiss from the military service members who have said things he doesn’t like about Charlie Kirk. However, he can’t do so because of a 2008 case involving a white supremacist soldier. Let’s find out more on the latest episode.

One of the worst things Charlie Kirk did when he was alive was recruit a number of African-Americans who were well paid to tell lies about African-Americans and our history. Let’s talk about it.

Last week a sitting U.S. Senator gave a speech in which he argued that America was made by White Americans for White Americans. Let’s talk about this shocking speech and what it means for the nation. https://youtu.be/Qa_PCNgW79E?s...

Before Rosa Parks took her seat and before Brown v. Board, there was Aida Lois Sipuel Fisher. ⚖️ Her name might not be in every history book, but her battle against Oklahoma’s segregation should be a story we all know. In 1946, a young Aida was denied entry to the University of Oklahoma law school for one reason: she was Black. But she refused to accept that "no." What followed was a three-year le...

How does a single act of brutality change the course of a nation? On the new episode of #TreysTable, I’m diving into one of the most pivotal yet overlooked stories in American history: the blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard. In 1946, just hours after being honorably discharged from serving in WWII, the Black army sergeant was still in uniform when he was brutally beaten and blinded by South Carolina p...

From Carl Stokes’ groundbreaking victory in Cleveland to the powerful tenures of Maynard Jackson and Harold Washington, the story of Black mayors in America is the story of modern urban politics. Their elections were historic triumphs, but their time in office was often a brutal battle against systemic inequality, "taxpayer revolts," and intense scrutiny. On the latest episode of Trey's Table, we...

In Episode 350 of #TreysTable, we're unpacking what the "no tax on tips" proposal really means—and who it actually serves. Did you know the subminimum wage for tipped workers has roots in post-Civil War racial exploitation? This isn't just about economics—it's about racial equity and who gets to earn a living wage in America. We break down how the National Restaurant Association (the "other NRA")...