The Breakdown with Shaun King

The debate last night was a mess. Period. But today Shaun breaks down a high moment, a low moment, and says why the whole thing was bad for the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Shaun reflects on the conviction of Harvey Weinstein for sex crimes, but offers what may be a surprising critique of the celebrations. Also, Shaun reflects on the words of Michael Jordan at the Kobe & Gigi Bryant Memorial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we begin making phone calls for Myon Burrell. Don't worry, I'll talk you through all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s up to us to free Myon Burrell! 17 years ago, Myon was charged and convicted of a murder that he did not commit. He is completely innocent, and has been in prison since 2002. We can't just stand by. Today Shaun lays the framework for how we will free him. Listen for two action steps that should leave us looking within. Visit FreeMyonBurrell.com right now for more details. Learn more about your...

In 2002 a teenage boy named Myon Burrell was arrested for a murder he had absolutely nothing to do with. Today we will begin our efforts to educate you on his case and then building a campaign to set him free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Shaun not only breaks down a very transparent after-show moment Trevor Noah had discussing the brutality of Mike Bloomberg, he plays the key audio clips of Bloomberg that Trevor is addressing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the 1 year anniversary of The North Star and the day Frederick Douglass chose as his birthday. Shaun shares a story about this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our efforts to beat Trump, Shaun has preached for over a year that he would support whoever won the democratic primary. But upon further review, he has quickly determined that Mike Bloomberg is simply a line that he can not cross. Listen in as he explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need to hear these two racist bombshell clips from Michael Bloomberg. He should never serve in office again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's ugly. Today Shaun weighs in with his transparent thoughts on the very public spectacle not just between Gayle King and Snoop, but with millions of hurting, grieving people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Shaun has 3 stories and an action step for us - starting in Florida where the Republican governor took power away from a good local prosecutor. Also, an update on voting in Iowa and an action step on tasering case in Austin, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve never seen this happen before. It’s a sad symptom of our fragile democracy and opens up a real opportunity for Trump to exploit such weakness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick reflection from Shaun on the first Democratic primary in the nation. It was an unorganized mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the first full day of the Democratic primaries as voters in Iowa kick it off. Shaun gives some thoughts on Iowa and then discusses the bold words made by Joaquin Phoenix last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2020 campaign Joe Biden flat out lying to say that he was an activist in the Civil Rights Movement. Today Shaun tells us the story of when this began and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the biggest story released yet to air on The Breakdown. For nearly 50 years Joe Biden has pretended to have been an activist in the Civil Rights Movement. The time has come to confront it. Today and tomorrow, Shaun systematically breaks down Biden's lies and what they mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun checks in with a quick message. He is currently working on an extremely important story and needs more time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, this is new. A corrupt Chicago billionaire is trying to buy the DA’s office. Shaun also gives updates on Michael Thompson and Parchman Prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A personal message from Shaun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Shaun has two important action steps for you to take - one on behalf of a brilliant boy who needs our help and another on behalf of Michael Thompson who we are trying to help get out of prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, over 10,000 of you went to FreeMichaelThompson.com and wrote a letter on behalf of Michael Thompson! A great job, but we need more! Shaun updates us on Michael's case as well as gives an update on Mississippi's Parchman Prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In just 7 days we are going to be submitting a clemency petition on behalf of Michael Thompson - a kind, compassionate soul who has spent 25 hard years in prison for selling weed in Michigan - a state that just made weed legal. And we need your help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the majority of Americans don't vote? Today I ask you to not only commit to vote, but commit to being an informed voter that brings others with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The words and legacy of Dr. King have been reduced and sanitized in so many ways. Today Shaun King plays 5 very special audio clips of Dr. King that you have likely never heard before and breaks down why they are so very important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LAPD has been caught in yet another scandal framing people as being in gangs. Today Shaun begins to unpack and explain this. Then, he invites Nikki Rojas, a writer for The North Star on to talk about voter suppression in Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices