Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

Karen Hunter Is Awesome!

Society EN ↓ 417 episodes

Some things just shouldn't be discussed on the radio. "This is my space to explore those topics," said Karen. Host of “The Hottest Show in the Galaxy” on SiriusXM (Ch. 126, M-F, 3-6 p.m. ET), Karen dives deep into everything from Bible prophesy to the purpose of race to what TV shows and movies we should be watching. This podcast also includes some of the most compelling interviews with some of the most awesome people of our time.

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Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

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Society

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Stacey Abrams' Steps to Save Democracy 06.10.2025

Karen Hunter with Kevin Powell host a discussion with Stacey Abrams on the steps to autocracy and how we can save democracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understanding Congressional Map Strategy with Dayvon Love 03.10.2025

Activist Dayvon Love takes us on a deep dive to understanding congressional maps as a part of development political strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Steps of Political Power (Part 2) 02.10.2025

More of Karen Hunter's conversation with Former JAG & Congressional Candidate Pam Keith on the steps to political power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Steps of Political Power (Part 1) 01.10.2025

Former JAG & Congressional Candidate Pam Keith shares the steps to political power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Strategy vs. Tactics with Lurie Daniel Favors 30.09.2025

Following the powerful conversation with Andre Lee Ellis & James Causey, Lurie Daniel Favors breaks down the important distinction between strategy and tactics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andre Lee Ellis on Building Community 29.09.2025

Community organizer Andre Lee Ellis alongside journalist James Causey sit down with Karen Hunter & Lurie Daniel Favors to deliver an example of the simple ways you can help build community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cast of Reasonable Doubt! 26.09.2025

Join Karen Hunter for a conversation highlighting the third season of 'Reasonable Doubt' on Hulu with its cast - featuring Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, & Joseph Sikora! Also includes never-before-heard conversations prior to the live interview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Thousand Ways to Die: Trymaine Lee on Gun Violence 25.09.2025

Karen Hunter sits down with Emmy and Pulitzer Prize winner Trymaine Lee to discuss his powerful new book A Thousand Ways To Die , examining the legacy of violence, systemic racism, and the fight for survival in America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We Resist! Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson 24.09.2025

Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson tells us about her book We Resist!, exploring the history and power of Black protest in shaping justice and democracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Andy Beshear on Leadership (Part Two of My Convesation) 23.09.2025

Why should people govern and lead? In part two of our conversation, we seek answers from Gov. Andy Beshear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My Conversation with Gov. Andy Beshear (Part 1) 22.09.2025

Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear sits down with Karen Hunter to share the good work he's done throughout his state, and the example it can set for the rest of the country, as well as his new partnership with SiriusXM! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet Benjamin Montgomery: Brilliant & Resilient Inventor 19.09.2025

In our final edition of the Patent Series, Shontavia Johnson sits down with Karen Hunter to discuss Benjamin Montgomery, a formerly enslaved inventor and landowner whose innovation—a special steamboat propeller for shallow waters—demonstrated the creative genius and resilience of Black inventors in 19th-century America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Meet Marion Rogers Croak: Innovative Computer Scientist 18.09.2025

On the third episode of the Patent Series, Shontavia Johnson teaches us about Marian Rogers Croak, the prolific engineer and inventor behind Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and over 200 patents, whose work forever changed how voices travel across the internet and around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Meet Sarah Goode: Inventor of the Murphy Bed 17.09.2025

Shontavia Johnson introduces us to Sarah Goode, who made history in 1885 as one of the first Black women to receive a U.S. patent for a folding cabinet bed—the direct ancestor of the Murphy bed—revolutionizing space-saving furniture for urban homes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet Marie Van Britton Brown: Inventor of the Home Security System 16.09.2025

Patent Attorney Shontavia Johnson shares how Marie Van Britton Brown's groundbreaking invention of the home security system in the 1960s paved the way for modern surveillance and two-way communication technologies still vital today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Legacy of Black Inventions 15.09.2025

After President Trump's recent comments on America 'inventing everything,' Karen Hunter takes a deep dive on who really is responsible for the inventions he's touting... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Howard French on Writing & Preserving History (Part 4) 12.09.2025

Howard French opens up about his writing process and the responsibility of preserving forgotten histories, revealing how storytelling can shape collective memory and reclaim silenced voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lumumba, Nkrumah, and the Struggle for Africa’s Future (Howard French Part 3) 11.09.2025

Howard French traces the tragic fall of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba and the forced exile of Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, uncovering how Cold War politics and Western interference reshaped the course of Africa’s postcolonial destiny. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kwame Nkrumah and the Dream of a United Africa (Howard French Part 2) 10.09.2025

Historian and author Howard French reflects on the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah, exploring his pivotal role in African independence movements and his vision for a politically and economically united continent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Howard French On The European Partition of Africa 09.09.2025

Karen Hunter sits down with Howard French, author of 'The Second Emancipation,' for a powerful conversation about how the European partition of Africa reshaped the continent and the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do We Really Need School? 08.09.2025

In this thought-provoking episode, Karen Hunter and Tremell McKenzie explore the provocative idea that for many, school is less about learning and more about the pursuit of making a living. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Wise on NFL Players, Protest, & The National Anthem 05.09.2025

Karen Hunter shares a classic conversation with Tim Wise on Colin Kaepernick's protest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why I'm STILL Boycotting the NFL 04.09.2025

On this episode, Karen Hunter revisits past commentary to explain why she continues her boycott of the NFL in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and his fight for justice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That Time I Interviewed...Orlando Jones! (Part 2) 03.09.2025

In part two of our classic conversation, Orlando Jones dives into the nuanced divide between true art and creations driven solely by profit, revealing how these forces shape Black representation in media and the journeys of those who dare to create with meaning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

That Time I Interviewed...Orlando Jones! (Part 1) 02.09.2025

In this two-part conversation, Orlando Jones reveals the untold stories behind Black visibility on screen and the powerful role of intergenerational partnerships in achieving professional success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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