J Cleveland Payne

Things You Might Not Have Heard

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Are you tired of being told what the top news stories are by the media that gets to write and report them? The Weekly Wrap-Up Show presented by The Conversation Project gives you the power to tell the world what stories you really want to talk about based on your interaction with our branded social media. New episodes of the tops stories of the week as determined by you go live every Saturday at ThisIsTheConversation.com and just about everywhere your favorite pods are cast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/things-you-might-not-have-heard--2318856/support .

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J Cleveland Payne

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NBA, Andrew Tate, Iman & More - 7/25/2024 25.07.2024 27:32

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Biden calls his decision to step aside a matter of defending democracy https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/24/politics/biden-oval-office-address-2024/index.html Trump files to block Kamala Harris from accessing Biden war chest as Musk U-turns on $45m pledge https://www.independen...

Bob Menendez, Chick-Fil-A, Jennifer Lopez & More - 7/24/2024 24.07.2024 25:41

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Lainey Wilson Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction Mid-Concert https://parade.com/news/lainey-wilson-suffers-wardrobe-malfunction-mid-concert-july-2024 Body camera video shows Sonya Massey's final moments before she was fatally shot by a deputy https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/body-camera-video-...

Angel Reese, Madonna, Paul Giamatti & More - 6/6/2024 06.06.2024 34:21

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Anthony Fauci, Dolly Parton, Mark Wahlberg & More - 6/5/2024 05.06.2024 29:56

Pat McAfee, Method Man, Angelina Jolie & More - 6/4/2024 04.06.2024 22:59

Mike Tyson, Caitlin Clark, Jill Biden & More - 6/3/2024 03.06.2024 32:30

Donald Trump, Jeremy Renner, Brooke Shields & More - 5/31/2024 31.05.2024 31:42

Today's Sponsor: Fundrise http://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise Today's Rundown: Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in hush money trial, in historic first for a former U.S. president https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/trump-trial-verdict-hush-money.html Chad Daybell found guilty of killing first wife and second wife’s 2 children https://us.cnn.com/2024/05/30/us/jury-deliberations...

Scottie Scheffler, Cardi B, Idina Menzel & More - 5/30/2024 30.05.2024 28:48

Today's Sponsor: Fundrise http://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise Today's Rundown: Charges dropped against Scottie Scheffler from Louisville arrest https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40240096/charges-dropped-scottie-scheffler-louisville-arrest Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history in Indiana Fever loss to Los Angeles Sparks https://us.cnn.com/2024/05/29/sport/caitlin-clark-wnba-histo...

WeWork, Pope Francis, Lisa Whelchel & More - 5/29/2024 29.05.2024 23:34

Today's Sponsor: Fundrise http://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise Today's Rundown: WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann abandons plan to buy back company https://www.yahoo.com/news/adam-neumann-gives-plan-buy-135554575.html Ohio lawmakers holding special session to ensure President Biden is on 2024 ballot https://apnews.com/article/ohio-ballot-biden-access-3bf359cce8e73714be45cb99a6e315...

Mike Tyson, Bill Walton, Rudy Giuliani & More - 5/28/2024 28.05.2024 21:12

Today's Sponsor: Fundrise http://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise Today's Rundown: Mike Tyson Suffers 'Medical Emergency' Two Months Before He's Due To Fight Jake Paul https://www.ketk.com/news/mike-tyson-suffers-medical-emergency-on-flight/ Patricia Richardson says 'Home Improvement' ended over Tim Allen pay gap https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/05/26/home-imp...

Jen Psaki, Bronny James, George Lucas & More - 5/14/2024 14.05.2024 28:37

Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape http://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape Today's Rundown: Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert https://abcnews.go.com/International/smoke-canadian-wildfires-reaches-us-minnesota-air-quality/story?id=110149929 Jen Psaki to Alter Passage from Her New Book After Axios Calls Out Her Inaccurate Account of a Notorious B...

Barron Trump, UmaSofia Srivastava, Steve Jobs & More - 5/10/2024 10.05.2024 26:21

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Shohei Ohtani's interpreter gambling scandal is being developed into a TV series https://www.yahoo.com/sports/shohei-ohtanis-interpreter-gambling-scandal-is-being-developed-into-a-tv-series-212056412.html Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approa...

Gaza Cease-Fire, Jerry Lawler, Miss USA & More = 5/7/2024 07.05.2024 27:48

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Hamas says they approve framework for cease-fire agreement with Israel https://www.foxnews.com/world/hamas-approve-framework-cease-fire-agreement-israel Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs Had 'No Plans' to Help Danity Kane After 'Making the Band,' His Bodyguard Says https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/sean-p...

NFL Network, "Fall Guy", Sriracha & More - 5/6/2024 06.05.2024 23:57

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Usher's Lovers & Friends canceled, music festival cites Las Vegas weather https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/05/04/usher-lovers-and-friends-2024-canceled/73568484007/ NFL Network Announces More Massive Layoffs & Program Changes https://www.totalprosports.com/nfl/breaking-...

UCLA, Mint Mobile, Shiraz University & More - 5/3/2024 03.05.2024 20:21

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: California police flatten pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, arrest protesters https://www.reuters.com/world/us/california-police-flatten-pro-palestinian-camp-ucla-arrest-protesters-2024-05-02/ T-Mobile buys Mint Mobile for $1.3 billion. Ryan Reynolds could make $300 million https://qz.com/t-mobile-acquires...

Columbia University, Dan Schneider, Donald Trump & More - 5/2/2024 02.05.2024 20:58

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: New York police clear the pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University https://www.npr.org/2024/05/01/1248401802/columbia-university-protests-new-york Threat 'neutralized' after active shooter reported outside Wisconsin middle school https://abcnews.go.com/US/wisconsin-mount-horeb-reported-active-...

Protester Pushback, Hunter Biden, Emmanuel Acho & More - 5/1/2024 01.05.2024 23:48

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: Protesters take over Columbia University's Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations https://www.yahoo.com/news/colleges-across-us-seek-clear-041304333.html Lakers open to drafting Bronny James with LeBron's future in L.A. uncertain, per report https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-ope...

Zendaya, Amanda Seales, ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ & More - 4/29/2024 29.04.2024 22:46

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents’ dinner https://apnews.com/article/biden-white-house-correspondents-dinner-colin-jost-5843271c1d3a868d700cfc525ddc7f8d Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office https://apnews.com/article/chal...

Harvey Weinstein, Rudy Giuliani, Mona Lisa & More - 4/26/2024 26.04.2024 23:36

Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial https://apnews.com/article/weinstein-metoo-appeal-ed29faeec862abf0c071e8bd3574c4a3 Arizona grand jury indicts Meadows, Giuliani, other Trump allies for 2020 election interference https://www.politico....

TikTok, Columbia University, ‘Club Shay Shay’ & More - 4/25/2024 25.04.2024 22:45

Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom https://www.yahoo.com/news/congress-passes-tiktok-sell-ban-014549012.html House speaker to visit Columbia University, call for president's resignation amid ongoing protests https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-speaker-mike-johnson-columbi...

Truth Social, Candice Owens, Elon Musk & More - 4/24/2024 24.04.2024 21:47

Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Top recruit de-commits from Kentucky to follow John Calipari to Arkansas https://nypost.com/2024/04/23/sports/karter-knox-decommits-from-kentucky-to-follow-john-calipari-to-arkansas/ Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award https://www.reuters.com/technology/trump-poised-...

Robert Kraft, Nicki Minaj, Mark Driscoll & More - 4/23/2024 23.04.2024 22:13

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Trump’s $175 million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise https://apnews.com/article/trump-civil-fraud-trial-appeal-bond-9c727602732c683fde6edd64879611e7 Patriots owner pulls...

Arizona Coyotes, Prince Harry, Travis Kelce & More - 4/19/2024 19.04.2024 19:58

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical https://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: 911 outages reported in parts of 4 states, including in Las Vegas, officials say https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/911-lines-down-in-multiple-cities-officials-say/index.html Idaho Murders Suspect Bryan Kohberger Says He Has an Alibi https://people.com/idaho-murders-suspect-bryan-kohbergers-startling...

UAE floods, Caitlin Clark, Keanu Reeves & More - 4/18/2024 18.04.2024 15:00

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical https://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods the Dubai airport https://apnews.com/article/uae-historic-rain-storm-flooding-dubai-airport-disruption-3e838dbc169e52dcd6d11b64f79bdcb7 Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style...

Kyle Marisa Roth, Red Lobster, USC & More - 4/17/2024 17.04.2024 18:58

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical https://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Man kills woman Uber driver in grisly shooting after scam caller triggered tragedy https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-kills-woman-uber-driver-in-grisly-shooting-after-scam-caller-triggered-tragedy-police/ Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack https:...