Laugh & Learn

Flame, Nick, Lauren and the Flamettes weigh in on the Olympics, this week's famous marriages and divorces, and the wave of the delta variant. Join the conversation on IG: @MonroeFlame @NickSmithNews @LaurenArmaniH Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flame, Nick and Lauren weigh in with singer/songwriter Kisha Grandy about the song that saved Flame's life. Join the conversation on Instagram! @MonroeFlame @NickSmithNews @LaurenArmaniH Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The discussion continues with Flame, Lauren, Nick and the Flamettes. Join the conversation - LIVE or online:  @monroeflame @laurenarmanih @nicksmithnews @blackeffect  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Magic happens when people feel like they're being heard." - A conversation with Emmy and Grammy award winning artist, Ms. Tiffany Haddish. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laugh and Learn gets their first in studio guest and it’s the one and only Tasha K. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Must Be On One Accord - First!  Join the conversation - LIVE or online:  @monroeflame @laurenarmanih @nicksmithnews @blackeffect  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flame, Lauren, and Nick discuss the Tulsa race massacre of Black Wall Street. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation gets heated this week between co-hosts Lauren and Nick. Join the conversation - LIVE or online:  @monroeflame @laurenarmanih @nicksmithnews @blackeffect  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean up your own backyard before cleaning someone else's. Join the conversation - LIVE or online:  @monroeflame @laurenarmanih @nicksmithnews @blackeffect  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flame, Lauren, Nick and the Flamettes discuss the tragic death of Mikayla Miller, Rudy Giuliani, and qualified immunity.   Join the conversation - LIVE or online:    @monroeflame @laurenarmanih @nicksmithnews @blackeffect    Production Note. If you or someone you know is in distress, there is help available. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Available 24 hours/day in English and Spanish 800-2...

Flame is back and takes the mic without missing a beat! Fired-up and ready to go, the show starts with Flame recognizing President Joe Biden’s first speech to a joint session of Congress. Mr. Biden focused on the economy and made the argument that a robust spending and jobs plan is crucial to the U.S. economy competing globally. Senator Tim Scott, 55, gave the rebuttal. He is the first African Ame...

Flame joins the conversation while on the road - and not a beat was missed, Lauren took the helm! This week, the effort to remove California Gov. Newsom collects enough signatures to force recall vote - Flame says her decision is made - no vote is necessary! President Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time, turning the corner on his 100th day in office. He is expected to...

Production Note: This week’s episode was recored before Derek Michael Chauvin, a former police officer for the Minneapolis Police Department was convicted of the murder of George Floyd.  The trial has been one of the most closely watched cases in recent memory, setting off a national reckoning on police violence and systemic racism even before the trial commenced. “The People V. The Klan” On March...

Policing tactics are criticized after a pair of officer-involved incidents dominate the news cycle. Caron Nazario, an Army second lieutenant pulled over because his newly purchased SUV lacked a permanent license plate, was held at gunpoint, pepper-sprayed, struck and handcuffed. Daunte Wright, a Minnesota man, was stopped for expired plates. Minutes later, he was shot and killed by a veteran offic...

CUJO in the White House? Major Biden, the Biden family rescue dog, has a second biting incident. Prayers Up for DMX, the rapper has been hospitalized, and according to news reports is, "in a vegetative state.” Florida Congressman, Matt Gaetz, who may have crossed moral and legal lines, is now the subject of a federal sex-trafficking investigation. The trial of Derek Chauvin enters week two and som...

Flame hits the road so Lauren & Nick are left to steer the ship! NYC moves to end qualified immunity, Virginia abolishes the death penalty, an emotional first day of testimony at Derek Chauvin’s murder trial and Georgia lawmaker, Park Cannon, is arrested and forcibly removed from Capitol after protesting new voting restrictions.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

Flame, Lauren, Nick & The Flamettes discuss the crisis at the US-Mexico border, folks partying in Miami during the pandemic and inequities at the NCAA March Madness training facilities. This month Spirit Airlines removed a family of four for not adhering to masking guidelines; and the hashtag #StopAsianHate started trending after a mass shooting in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Description: Flame, Lauren, and Nick discuss Kirk Franklin’s son outing their family business, Sharon Osbourne & Sheryl Underwood, and Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ongoing investigation as more accusers come forward. The Flamettes weigh in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flame, Lauren, Nick and the Flamettes discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s groundbreaking interview with Oprah Winfrey and Harry’s decision to give up everything to save the woman he loves. Governor Andrew Cuomo is in hot water. Should he resign? Voting in America - Democrats are fighting against, what they’re calling “aggressive GOP efforts to suppress voter participation.” First day of jury...

Special Guest Ts Madison and her “Maddie Mob” join Flame, Lauren, Nick & the Flamettes to discuss her new show “The Ts Madison Experience” - premiering on the WE Television Network Thursday, March 4th. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The birth of the daughter of a high-profile Chicago transgender couple, has prompted the Illinois Department of Public Health to update its birth certificate system. Flame, Lauren, Nick & the Flamettes discuss.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flame , Lauren, and Nick, discuss Black History. The Flamettes share their personal experiences with taking the COVID vaccine. Dr. Bae makes a surprise visit to discuss why he recommends everyone should receive a COVID vaccination. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand Up Comedian and writer, Godfrey joins Flame, Lauren and Nick to discuss his role in “Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready 2” working the comedy circuit and why he feels it’s important to pay in forward. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s up with that stimulus check? Flame, Lauren, Nick and the Flamettes give their Super Bowl Predictions, sound off on identity politics and celebrate the Biden administration’s move to end federal contracts with private prisons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand-Up Comic Jo Koy joins Flame, Lauren & Nick to discuss family, his new audio book, “Mixed Plate,” the “most expensive toilet” ever and an event that almost made him quit comedy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.