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

Moment of Gratitude: Keep Building. We Are the Original Architects. 19.05.2026 10:00

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares wisdom from Symone D. Sanders Townsend speaking to graduates at Spelman College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why I Hate Fisk U’s New Data Center Plan & Kevin O’Leary 18.05.2026 48:56

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Moment of Gratitude: Forget the Noise Around You & Focus On Yourself 18.05.2026 14:58

Begin your day and week 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.

Why Black Love Might Be the Most Important Things w/ EbonyJanice 15.05.2026 33:55

EbonyJanice explores black love as a world-building project—not just romantic connection, but a political and spiritual act of resistance. The conversation touches on Baltimore's success in reducing violence through care-based approaches, the importance of local organizing over nationalized movements, and why loving each other might be the most radical thing we can do. A caller shares a moving tes...

Moment of Gratitude: Embracing Heights We Haven’t Been In 15.05.2026 12:02

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

Dr. Oz, Abigail Spanberger, & Black Maternal Health 14.05.2026 33:14

Lurie breaks down news of the day from Trump's comments about the economy & what's happening with Black maternal health locally in Virginia and federally. 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: Resting While Amplifying Our Needs 14.05.2026 15:35

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.

The Stench of Empire is in the Air & it is Foul 13.05.2026 32:22

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Moment of Gratitude: Your Feelings Are Valid. Your Behavior is Not. 13.05.2026 13:42

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares a personal story about a conversation she had with her 12 year old daughter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Duffy, Kevin Hart, & Emmanuel Macron Walk Into the Bar 12.05.2026 45:46

Lurie breaks down comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's racist jokes at Kevin Hart's roast, including mocking George Floyd's murder, and why Hart's laughter made Black people the punchline. She exposes how Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spent seven months filming a reality TV show while America's transportation infrastructure crumbled. The discussion extends to France's renewed colonial ambitions in Af...

Moment of Gratitude: The Importance of Order 12.05.2026 12:34

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie reminds us about the importance of having structure in our lives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They Only Win Because They Lie 11.05.2026 34:59

Lurie breaks down the Republican gerrymandering blitz happening right now across the South and makes the case for why Black voters need to bring a different energy to the polls. 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: You Gotta Live Right Now! 11.05.2026 14:27

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

The Current State of Affairs w/ Glynda Carr & Rep. Justin J. Pearson 08.05.2026 46:07

Tennessee just cracked Memphis into three districts. Glynda Carr and Rep. Justin Pearson break down what we're up against and how we fight back. 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: Manifesting What Freedom Looks Like While Also Facing Reality 08.05.2026 10:19

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

What Comes Next: Voting Rights & Voting Fights 07.05.2026 34:08

Lurie breaks down the latest in voting rights after last week's Supreme Court decision. 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: Having Tools to Recenter Yourself 07.05.2026 14:06

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares insight from @wetheurban on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stop Using Period Apps! 06.05.2026 21:21

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Moment of Gratitude: Accountability vs. Punishment 06.05.2026 11:20

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares a video from @ambergrimes on Durand Bernarr's favorite excerpt on accountability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which Plantation? 05.05.2026 36:53

Lurie breaks down the critical difference between accountability and punishment, examining how public figures like Killer Mike and Stephen A. Smith influence Black voting patterns. The conversation explores historical parallels between Woodrow Wilson's presidency and current Republican policies, breaking down why voting Republican isn't a viable option for Black communities right now. Hosted by Si...

Moment of Gratitude: Learning the Difference Between Generational Curses & Poor Decisions 05.05.2026 12:49

Why Would They Stop Here? 04.05.2026 36:08

Lurie breaks down the Supreme Court's dismantling of the Voting Rights Act and asks the question nobody wants to face: if they're rebuilding the slavery apparatus, why would they stop before finishing? From passports as freedom papers to economic self-sufficiency, this is about real preparation—not fear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Moment of Gratitude: We Are Stronger Than Our Worries 04.05.2026 11:01

Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights... A Conversation w/ Deputy Director ACLU Voting Rights Project, Davin Rosborough 01.05.2026 26:41

This episode tackles the Supreme Court's devastating Louisiana v. Callais decision that effectively dismantles Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Legal expert Davin Roseboro from the ACLU breaks down how this ruling rolls back decades of civil rights progress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Moment of Gratitude: Where Our True Source of Power Lies 01.05.2026 10:00

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