Fearless Politics

Two weeks out from November 3rd, early voting is breaking records. Dr. Avis breaks down the state of the race, from North Carolina A&T students marching to the polls to Georgia’s historic turnout and the Senate races that could reshape the South. With her signature fearless commentary, she unpacks Jon Ossoff’s debate beatdown, Angie Nixon’s path to victory in Florida, and the racist rhetoric a...

A grand jury that had no one to indict. A DA who released its findings in the dead of night. And a mother's question every Black parent knows too well. In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis breaks down the Mississippi grand jury's "no true bill" in the death of Nolan Wells, and why she says the district attorney's late-night, prerecorded announcement was a PR camp...

They said she's always identified as Afro-Palestinian. Dr. Avis went looking for the receipts and came back with something else entirely. Bios. A 2014 New York Times op-ed. A 2010 magazine profile. A 2011 interview where the commentator describes her own father in words that are hard to walk back. And a tweet The Young Turks were happy to quote — but never showed you in full. After a week of...

There is no pass for racism. Not on the right. Not on the left. Last week, Dr. Avis gave Laura Loomer the smoke for her racist rant against accomplished Black women. This week, the smoke comes from a different direction — and she's not lowering the temperature just because the source claims to be an ally.  When MS Now Commentator and Palestinian Journalist, Rula Jebreal called Hakeem Jeffries...

Racist attacks, mysterious silences, and a $10 million question: this week's Fearless Politics goes there. Laura Loomer went after Angie Nixon, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Cori Bush with language too vile to repeat — and the response (and non-response) that followed drew a line straight through American politics. Some names showed up immediately to condemn it. Othe...

A secret meeting in New York, a stunning upset in Florida, and a party at war with itself—Dr. Avis breaks down what it all means for November. In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis examines Hakeem Jeffries' secret meeting with Jared Kushner — a sit-down that leaked to the press and sent Jeffries scrambling for damage control, first with a hastily recorded video statement, then with a...

From Ida B. Wells' anti-lynching campaigns to Nolan Wells today—white violence in America never went away, it just evolved In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis examines the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who went missing on the 4th of July after heading to an island enclave with friends, and connects his case to what she argues is a long, unbroken pattern of violence against B...

What if the "bombshell" wasn't the story at all — but the cover for what comes next? In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis breaks down Trump's primetime White House address recycling six-year-old, already-debunked claims about China and the 2020 election — and explains why the real danger isn't what he said about the past, but what he's signaling about the fu...

What happens when the Supreme Court, electoral politics, and the future of democracy collide? In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis breaks down a series of major Supreme Court rulings that could fundamentally reshape voting rights, campaign finance, immigration policy, and the balance of political power in America. From the court's birthright citizenship decision to rulings affecting...

What happens when racism, political spectacle, and White House controversy collide? In this episode of Fearless Politics , Dr. Avis examines the fallout from Donald Trump's birthday celebration, where a shocking public attack on Michelle Obama reignited longstanding racist narratives and sparked renewed political debate. She explores why Michelle Obama continues to be targeted, how race and m...

What does justice look like when self-defense seems to depend on who you are and what you look like? In this deeply personal and emotionally charged episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis examines the conviction of Karmelo Anthony and the troubling questions it raises about race, self-defense, and equal justice in America. Speaking not only as a political analyst but also as the mother of two Blac...

What happens when everything starts going wrong at once? In this episode of Fearless Politics , Dr. Avis takes a sharp and often humorous look at what she calls Trump's "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week." From courtroom setbacks and investigations into controversial settlement agreements to growing problems surrounding the Iran conflict, failed public events, and mounting...

Black voters are fighting back—and the results are already showing. In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis breaks down the latest updates in the battle over voting rights, redistricting, Black political power, and the growing pushback across Southern states. From record turnout in Georgia and South Carolina to legal wins in Alabama and strategic resistance across the country, this episode...

What if the political chaos we’re seeing right now isn’t random at all? In this intense episode of Fearless Politics , Dr. Avis breaks down what she believes is a coordinated long-term effort to reshape American power, voting rights, and political representation. From the Voting Rights Act and Supreme Court rulings to Project 2025, redistricting, DEI rollbacks, and the growing influence of conserv...

The Voting Rights Act just took a major hit—and the consequences could reshape elections across the country. In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis sits down with Holli Holliday, Esq., President of Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, to break down what happened to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, why this Supreme Court decision matters, and how it could affect Black political power for years to...

What if the story you’re hearing doesn’t fully add up? In this episode of Fearless Politics , Dr. Avis takes a closer look at the latest alleged assassination attempt and the surrounding narrative—breaking down key details, inconsistencies, and questions that are raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. This is not about jumping to conclusions.  This is about asking better questions. From s...

What if the biggest economic shift happening right now isn’t being talked about clearly? In this episode of Fearless Politics, Dr. Avis breaks down the real-world impact of recent policy decisions on jobs, business opportunities, and economic mobility—particularly within Black communities. This is a direct look at how changes to DEI, employment structures, and public policy are shaping outcomes in...

What happens when power is placed in the hands of someone willing to threaten the unthinkable? In the very first episode of Fearless Politics , Dr. Avis breaks down a moment that could define the future of global stability—and what it means for you right now. This episode dives into escalating political tensions, shocking rhetoric, and the growing calls to invoke the 25th Amendment. With direct, u...

Less than 24 hours. That’s how long the so-called ceasefire lasted. In Episode 2 of Fearless Politics , Dr. Avis breaks down the rapid collapse of the Iran ceasefire deal, what was actually agreed upon, and why everything is already falling apart. From conflicting narratives to violations on the ground, this episode cuts through the noise to explain what’s really happening—and what it means moving...

If you feel like something bigger is happening—and no one is saying it out loud—you’re not wrong. This is Fearless Politics. Hosted by Dr. Avis, a seasoned political strategist, this podcast cuts straight through confusion, media spin, and surface-level takes to expose what’s really happening behind the scenes—and what it means for your vote, your family, your job, and your rights. This isn’t pass...