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The Amanda Seales Show Urban One
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Urban One and Reach Media present The Amanda Seales Show podcast. Available weekdays after 5pm eastern. Comedian and actress who starred in the HBO series Insecure, star of the HBO stand up comedy special “I Be Knowin” and former co-host of the daytime talk show The Real presents a daily podcast of her nationally syndicated radio show.
Known for her Smart, Funny and Black moniker the Amanda Seales daily show will feature her thoughts on the day’s events with Blackcurate News, The Big Up/Let Down of the day, Betcha Didn’t Know which is history told in a fun and creative way plus celebrity and news figures checking in.
Follow on all socials @sealessaidit
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Full Show | Charles Barkley vs The Beyhive, Mother Nature Fights Back, Is This Listener Trippin? and MORE
Tensions are simmering after Charles Barkley's comments made Tina Knowles Post on Instagram. Supreme faces tough questions, and the big up let down segment covers everything from unusual prom dress controversies to Mother Nature's wild antics. Amanda Seales and the crew dive into the latest news updates, pop culture musings, and insightful discussions on topics ranging from advice to a black pop quiz. Join Amanda Seales for a dynamic podcast experience that blends informative segments with engaging commentary, promising listeners an entertaining and thought-provoking journey through current events and social issues.
Listen, Laugh, and Learn on The Amanda Seales Show!
If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328
FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:
(02:32) - Blackurate News: We might be 4 years away from a historic May Day because union activists are planning a big strike on May 1, 2028, after last year's successful auto workers' strike.
(07:02) - Pop Culture Audio: After getting swept in the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sir Charles Barkley had this to say about where the New Orleans Pelicans should spend their off-season.
(11:32) - Bringing Up Old Ish w/ Kimberly Renee
(17:18) - 60 Second Headlines
Story 1: Florida’s 6-week abortion law, which has limited exemptions for rape and incest goes into effect today…
Story 2: Blue Ivy Carter is set to make her acting debut alongside her mother… Beyonce in forthcoming live-action Lion King prequel flick… Mufasa: The Lion King.
Story 3: Three-time WNBA champion and 2x Olympic gold medalist Candace Parker has announced that after 16 seasons, she is retiring.
Story 4: The judge overseeing Donald J. Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan held him in contempt on Tuesday.
(21:17) - Blackurate News/Pop Culture: A new report from the Urban Institute reveals a $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones
(27:35) - Supreme Splaining
(31:49) - Big Up, Let Down
Big Up - Goes to Mother Nature: Last week was a wild time in the animal kingdom.
Let Down - Goes to Dumb Rules: A high school senior in Ohio named Ali was suspended for eating a bag of Taki chips.
(35:41) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open
(38:59) - Am I Trippin - Part 1
(45:39) - Blop Quiz
(50:21) - And the Word of the Day is…
(53:24) - Politicians Say the Darndest Things
FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS:
@Sealessaidit
@Amandaseales
@thesupremeexperience
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Am I Tripping: Caller Is Butting Heads With His Girl's Parents
A caller is having problems with his girls parents after living with them for a year. Now that he's expecting a child, he doesn't want his girls parents to be invited to the baby shower. Is he tripping?
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Big Up Let Down: Mother Nature Escapes and Dumb Rules Lead To Suspensions
BIG UP - GOES TO MOTHER NATURE: Horses fleeing an Army base, cows in Kansas escape from farm, and Zebras broke free in Washington state. What's going on?
LET DOWN - GOES TO DUMB RULES
A high school senior in Ohio named Ali was suspended for eating a bag of Taki chips.
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Blackurate News: The Biggest Strike Of Our Lifetime
We might be 4 years away from a historic May Day because union activists are planning a big strike on May 1, 2028, after last year's successful auto workers' strike.
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Full Show | Sewing AirTags Into Your Hair, Don Lemon’s Comments on Diversity, Baltimore Principle Accused of Racism, and MORE
Amanda and the crew dive into the complexities of race, identity, and social justice. She discusses Don Lemon's controversial remarks on diversity, the tragic death of Frank E. Tyson in police custody, and the celebration of Black superheroes on National Superhero Day. Amidst the discussions, Amanda highlights a heartwarming story of Ashanti Tuggles, a Black hairstylist, who sewed an AirTag into her cousin's braids for added safety during her solo trip to Mexico. However, the episode takes a somber turn as Amanda addresses the alarming case of a Baltimore principal falsely accused of racism, shedding light on the prevalence of racial prejudice. As always, listeners are encouraged to engage in open dialogue during the Voting and Venting segment, offering a platform to voice their concerns and opinions on pressing societal issues.
Listen, Laugh, and Learn on The Amanda Seales Show!
If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328
FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:
(02:30) - Pop Culture: On a recent visit to Bill Maher's show (Real Time), Don Lemon said this regarding DEI in media. Audio.
(07:48) - Voting and Venting: It’s time for – Voting and Venting! This is your opportunity (and mine) to vent about anything related to voting– contemplating who should get your vote?
(10:10) - 60 Second Headlines
Story 1: The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to Donald Williams.
Story 2: Three women have been diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facials” at an unlicensed medical spa in New Mexico.
Story 3: Gabby Douglas is back! Nearly 8 years after she helped lead the Team USA to the gold at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, she made her return to competitive gymnastics at the American Classic in Katy, Texas.
Story 4: After President Biden signed a bill that includes banning Tik Tok if there’s not a change in ownership, Soulja Boy is offering to purchase the popular app.
(14:07) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open
(16:52) - We Up, We Up, We Up!
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Travis Scott
Isiah Thomas (NBA Hall of Famer)
Lloyd Banks
(19:05) - Blackurate News: An Ohio man by the name of Frank E. Tyson died in police custody on April 18 after being arrested by Canton police officers.
(23:10) - Pop Culture: Sunday was National Superhero Day, and I wanna shout out all of our Black superheroes, both real and fictional.
(27:08) - Big Up, Let Down
Big Up - Goes to Black Women Surveillance Specialist. Ashanti Tuggles, a Black hairstylist, sewed an AirTag into her cousin's braids before her solo trip to Mexico.
Let Down - Bad Racist: A Baltimore principal found himself in hot water after someone dropped a supposed voice recording of him spewing racist nonsense. But was it real or ai?
(30:03) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open
(32:50) - On this day back in 1963: The Bristol Bus Boycott began… It was inspired by the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
(34:38) - Pop Culture: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has sanctioned the upcoming professional fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
(38:11) - How Black Do You Feel
(41:15) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open
(43:55) - The Word of the Day is:
(45:46) - Politicians Say the Darndest Things
FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS:
@Sealessaidit
@Amandaseales
@thesupremeexperience
If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328
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Voting and Venting
It’s time for – Voting and Venting! This is your opportunity (and mine) to vent about anything related to voting– contemplating who should get your vote? Vexed about certain laws being voted on in your city? We wanna hear about it! It’s time to vent. Let’s go to the phone lines.
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