Lurie Breaks It Down

This episode tackles the messy realities we're facing: Iran's strikes on US bases with conflicting casualty reports, the next phase of Republican voter suppression threatening election officials with prison time, and the explosive diarrhea outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce—which mysteriously got an FDA apology after White House meetings. Lurie breaks down how deregulation is poisoning our fo...

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This episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Assata Richards about the rich history of African American cooperative economics. Drawing from Jessica Gordon Nembhard's groundbreaking book 'Collective Courage,' they explore how black communities have always practiced mutual aid and helpfulness, from plantation times to present day. The discussion covers everything from buying clubs to...

Happy Friday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie reminds us that not everything we are doing/working on needs to be for a public audience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lurie breaks down Iran's demand for $4.5 billion in reparations after documenting how Trump administration insiders allegedly manipulated financial markets using privileged information from peace negotiations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she shares wisdom 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.

Lurie breaks down an uncomfortable question: Are Black people, through generosity rooted in survival skills from enslavement, helping to create future 'Karens'? Starting with a viral incident where a white toddler received cake from a Black family's private birthday celebration, Lurie examines how centering whiteness may perpetuate entitlement. The conversation evolves into a broader analysis of w...

Lurie breaks down Jay-Z's controversial Target partnership during a Black-led boycott, exploring how celebrity capitalism can undermine community organizing. The conversation examines cooperative economics, the importance of collective action, and why some billionaires seem willing to sacrifice Black interests for profit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

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Lurie breaks down how Republican policies and DOGE budget cuts to the CDC have led to a parasite outbreak affecting thousands. She explores the Supreme Court's decision favoring pesticide companies and the dismantling of food safety infrastructure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

This episode tackles the uncomfortable reality of what feels like Black people hunting season in America, examining recent cases of mysterious deaths and violence against Black people. The conversation explores the limitations of integration, the importance of building independent Black institutions, and practical solutions for safety including maroon communities, mutual aid networks, and reconnec...

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

Lurie breaks down international conflicts, the electrical grid crisis, and the rise of Black Republican organizations funded by pro-Israel groups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

This episode digs into uncomfortable territory: if our ancestors had known in 1905 what we know in 2026 about America's trajectory, would they have invested their lives building here? The discussion moves through Graham Platner's collapsing Senate campaign after credible assault allegations surfaced, despite black voters warning about his Nazi tattoo from the start. Seven black boys in Mississippi...

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This episode tackles the uncomfortable truths about America's founding fathers, particularly George Washington's legacy as an enslaver, in response to recent comments by President Barack Obama. The conversation explores the trifecta of evil that built America—stolen land, murdered indigenous people, and enslaved Africans—while examining how this history shapes our present reality. Hosted by Simple...

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Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons shares updates on legal battles: fighting for Black Creek citizenship rights within the Muskogee Creek Nation and seeking justice for the sole surviving Tulsa Race Massacre victim. Lurie & Damario break down the personal toll of civil rights work while challenging listeners to reconsider what freedom actually means in a nation built on Black oppression. Hosted by S...

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Lurie breaks down what it means to exist in the 'freedom corridor' between Juneteenth and Independence Day as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Dr. Jason Johnson offers a sobering analysis of America's 40-year historical cycles, comparing our current moment to the 1920s-1960s era. Lurie & Dr. Johnson discuss the unprecedented nature of today's kleptocracy, the erosion of civil rights, and...

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