Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

Lurie Breaks It Down

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Lurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors. Each episode dives deep into compelling topics, from history and culture to politics and current events, with the goal of filling in the knowledge gaps listeners didn’t know they had. Lurie’s sharp analysis, engaging storytelling, and passion for truth make every conversation both enlightening and accessible. With a lineup of fascinating guests—from experts and activists to artists and thought leaders—Lurie Breaks It Down brings fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue to help listeners connect...

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Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

Episodes

Lying State of the Union 25.02.2026 36:05

Lurie breaks down Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting the numerous falsehoods about the economy, healthcare, and immigration. She connects this to the concerning timing of NPR and MSNow's report on Epstein files that were withheld from public release - files containing allegations that Trump sexually assaulted a minor. Lurie also discusses the Supreme Court's troubling decision about...

Moment of Gratitude: Our Imagination is A Superpower 25.02.2026 11:36

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie reminds us that imagination is our superpower in creating change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The F$@K ICE Act, Teacher Runs Into Own Racism, EU Ghosts Visa/MasterCard 24.02.2026 36:15

Lurie breaks down news of the day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Walking In Our Purpose Even When the Environment Changes 24.02.2026 10:11

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BAFTA Racism Outburst; SCOTUS Tariff Decision’s Impacts Around the World 23.02.2026 27:31

Lurie breaks down news of the day that you might have missed from the weekend! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Finding the Simplicity in Life 23.02.2026 13:55

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she reminds us to focus on the simple things in life instead of focusing on the chaos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who Controls Your Church A Conversation w EbonyJanice 20.02.2026 38:31

Lurie Daniel Favors welcomes theologian and spiritual leader EbonyJanice to examine Rwanda's closure of nearly 10,000 churches that failed to meet new government regulations on theological education, building codes, and sanitation. They explore the tension between preventing religious exploitation and respecting spiritual autonomy, questioning who has the authority to regulate faith practices. The...

Moment of Gratitude: Being Your Own Salvation 20.02.2026 11:21

Happy Friday! Start your weekend with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SAVE Act: A Vision for White Male Patriarchy 19.02.2026 30:58

Lurie breaks down the implications the SAVE Act would have on women if it were to pass. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: What Dreams Are You Making Real? 19.02.2026 13:46

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she discusses the current powerful time of manifesting & dreaming, as many religious holidays and cultural New Years occur at the same time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The American Colonial Demon is Back 18.02.2026 31:21

Lurie breaks down the Heritage Foundation's newly published plan 'Saving America by Saving Marriage,' which outlines a vision for American society that would severely limit women's autonomy. The plan advocates for fewer women attending college, pushing early marriage and childbearing, banning same-sex marriage and IVF, limiting contraception access, and imposing conservative Christianity as a nati...

Moment of Gratitude: The Need to Get Comfortable with the Discomfort 18.02.2026 10:16

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U.S. Agriculture Collapsing, Foreclosures Increasing, & Trump’s Hunt for ICE Haters 17.02.2026 31:18

Lurie honors the legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson and breaks down the current challenges in agriculture, housing, and voting rights under the Trump administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Reclaiming Our Mind: Flipping the Narrative 17.02.2026 11:37

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she shares a powerful message from Chanel Murray's poem 'Flip the Narrative.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Happens When the White Man’s Burden & Manifest Destiny Join Hands? 16.02.2026 37:57

Lurie celebrates five years on SiriusXM's Urban View, sharing personal reflections on her journey from guest legal analyst to host. Later, Lurie breaks down a sobering analysis of Marco Rubio's recent speech at the Munich Security Conference, which she interprets as an explicit call to revive manifest destiny and recolonize the global south. She connects this rhetoric to current events including e...

Moment of Gratitude: Resistance is Our Birthright 16.02.2026 8:46

Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she reminds us about the power of resistance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black Spaces, Black Community, & A Burst of Honest Whiteness 13.02.2026 25:52

Lurie Daniel Favors discusses the importance of intentional community building, exploring how sacred spaces for Black people foster healing and resistance against white supremacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Keep Going & Cultivating Our Infrastructure 13.02.2026 14:02

Happy Friday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she shares her experience at an event she attended earlier this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pam Bondi & Trump Distracted Everyone From the SAVE Act 12.02.2026 38:06

While media attention focused on Pamela Bondi's contentious congressional hearing and Trump's attempts to deflect racism accusations, the House quietly passed the Save Act, legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Lurie breaks down how this act could prevent 150 million Americans without passports from voting, disproportionately affecting working-class citizens, married wome...

Moment of Gratitude: The Beauty of Generosity 12.02.2026 14:59

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie discusses the essence of generosity without it being monetary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Power of Community as Mental Health Resource w/ Dr. Raquel Martin 11.02.2026 48:50

Dr. Raquel Martin discusses her work creating mental health resources specifically for Black women and emphasizes that 'community is the biggest mental health resource.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Wisdom We Can Learn From Diverse Cultures 11.02.2026 9:31

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We Gotta Talk About Jeffrey… and Those Other Weirdos 10.02.2026 34:47

Lurie breaks down how America's history of exploitation on slave plantations connects directly to modern scandals like Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, revealing patterns of abuse that continue today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Permission to Be Fully Human in Someone's Presence 10.02.2026 15:58

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as we continue our discussion about anger and expressing our emotions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Choosing Joy as an Energetic Source 09.02.2026 12:22

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