What's Really Going On

Henry is joined once again by Dr. Krystal Redman (DrPH, MPH) in the beltline in Atlanta for a conversation about the importance of mental health - in recognition of Men's Mental Health Month. Dr. Krystal Redman is a public health doctor, strategist and educator, health administrator, leadership and organization development coach, author, activist (who advocates for Reproductive Justice, Black, Que...

Henry and Noah chat with Rowena Nelson - who is running for Circuit Court Judge in Anne Arundel County in Maryland. Ms. Nelson joins the podcast to discuss what led her to seek a career in law, why she's running for office, what a judge actually does, and why they're so important in shaping our communities. If you live in Anne Arundel County - be sure to check out her campaign and platform: https:...

The crew talks with Joshua Heard - who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 12A! They talk with Josh about his platform and priorities for the district - which include supporting working families, taxing the wealthy, affordable housing, mental health, and so much more! Be sure to connect with Josh - donate and volunteer at : https://www.joshuaheardfordelegate.com/ 📲 Follow us on In...

The war with Iran isn’t just a foreign policy story—it’s reshaping American politics in real time. In this episode, the WRGO crew breaks down the growing divide between Democrats and Republicans as tensions escalate in the Middle East. With Congress split over war powers and the role of the president, the conflict has exposed deep political fault lines in Washington. Democrats have largely united...

The crew chats with Austin J. Edwards about his candicay for Trenton, New Jersey Mayor! The breakdown the most important issues for Trenton voters, the importance of local elections, and the changes Austin believes will improve the lives of Trenton residents! 📲 Follow us on Instagram / TikTok / Twitter: @WRGOPod 🎧 Catch all our episodes & content here: linktr.ee/wrgo

The crew is once again joined by Kayla Pascareta from The Executive Tea to discuss the Super Bowl, the Epstein files, the importance of independent Black media, the 2026 midterms, and so much more! Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at instagram.com/theexecutivetea/ and www.tiktok.com/@theexecutivetea 📲 Follow us on Instagram / TikTok / Twitter: @WRGOPod 🎧 Catch all our episodes & con...

Henry and Noah kick-off the 2026 by breaking down EVERYTHING. They discuss the killing of Renee Good - and what to do about ICE, Trump kidnapping the President of Venezuela, the impact of AI on the job market, the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on voting rights, and Mayor Mamdani coming out the gates hot! 📲 Follow us on Instagram / TikTok / Twitter: @WRGOPod 🎧 Catch all our episodes & content...

Public health is political—whether we admit it or not. The What's Really Going On?! crew caught up with Dr. Krystal Redman about her advocacy in the public health field. She breaks down what real public health advocacy looks like from intentional resource allocation to confronting biased systems, Dr. Redman explains why improving health outcomes requires naming inequity and refusing to pacify oppr...

In an exclusive WRGO interview, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins the show! Mayor Scott breaks down the rise of a new generation of young, community-rooted Black & brown mayors—and why the real policy change in America is happening at the local level. He also opens up about what it was like governing during COVID and how collaboration between cities accelerated reform, and why this election cycl...

The crew breaks down Democrats big wins from Zohran Mamdani in New York to Georgia's Public Service Commission. They then spend A LOT of time debating the politics and impacts of a group of Democrats choosing to end the government shutdown. 📲 Follow us on Instagram / TikTok / Twitter: @WRGOPod 🎧 Watch & listen to all our episodes here: linktr.ee/wrgo

The government is once again on the brink of a shutdown — but what’s really behind the chaos in Washington? In this episode, the What’s Really Going On team breaks down the political dysfunction, why the man in office doesn't want to give you affordable healthcare, and how liberals seem to be neutral when it’s convenient. Plus, Bad Bunny is performing at the Super Bowl and we have thoughts. The te...

The crew chats with Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter about why she's not backing down to Trump, the importance of local politics, tackling addiction, authenticity, and so much more! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo

Noah gives his quick thoughts on the passing of Charlie Kirk, what it means, and where we go from here. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo

Henry & Noah get together on a Saturday to breakdown Trump's takeover of DC, what it means, and what this moment requires from all of us! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo

Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Joanna McClinton, joins the show to discuss what its like being a Black woman in political leadership, how she's working to meet voters everywhere, and her work to advance progressive policies - while spreading the word about how the Trump Administration will hurt people across the state. Be sure to follow Speaker McClinton (https://x.com/RepMc...

In this packed episode, the crew breaks down the situation in Iran, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, and New York’s mayoral race—plus why more Democrats should take notes from Zohran Mamdani. On the lighter side, they dive into the WNBA’s big moves, Marvel’s newest series, and, of course, the irresistible drama of Love Island. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all ou...

The crew is joined by Georgia State Representative Inga Willis - who represents House District 55. They discuss, her time in politics, the need for representation in local politics, the importance of authenticity, and so much more! You can follow Rep. Willis - https://www.instagram.com/ingawillisforga / https://x.com/willisforGA . Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up wi...

The crew is back to discuss the decline of Black men in college. They also discuss the Democrats and what protests looks like in Trump's second term. They also check in on the on-going Target protest, and Al Sharpton's attempt to insert himself in the discourse. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo

The crew is joined again by Guyesha Blackshear, an economist and financial wellness entrepreneur, to discuss what are tariffs and how they could impact our pockets. They also discuss how the first few months of the Trump Administration could impact homeownership, and ways to invest during these uncertain times. Be sure to check out Guyesha's popular economic platform "The Junior Economist" on TikT...

The crew returns to discuss the Democratic Party’s response to Trump, and why it isn’t working. They also discuss the potential impact of the Target boycott and other ways to push back. Finally, they discuss what Black fraternities and sororities need to change following the death of Caleb Wilson - a student at Southern University pledging Omega Psi Phi. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitt...

The crew chats with Kayla Pascareta from The Executive Tea to discuss the most important actions from the Trump Administration, what to do about Elon Musk, and what the Democrats should - and shouldn't be doing. Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at instagram.com/theexecutivetea/ and www.tiktok.com/@theexecutivetea Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with al...

The crew is back for 2025! They discuss the TikTok ban, how we got here, and what we know about why the app is no longer in the US. They also explore how Trump evaded accountability in court. For the Big Fact, they list the companies / CEOs funding Trump's inauguration and what measures can be taken to hold them accountable. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all...

For the final episode of the year, the crew is back to discuss Biden pardoning his son, how he will be remembered, and have some fun by discussing Tyler Perry's latest Netflix series as well as their favorite shows/music of the year. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo

The crew tries to pick up the pieces from the 2024 Election with Kayla Pascareta from The Executive Tea. They discuss what went wrong, what Democrats need to do going forward, and what a potential second Trump term could look like. Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at instagram.com/theexecutivetea/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@theexecutivetea Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitte...

The crew is back to preview the final days of the campaign - debate what Kamala's final campaign message should be and what scares them most about the possibility of a second Trump presidency. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo Be sure to check your registration status by going to www.vote.org