Bur Speaks

Ambur Smith
  • 5.0 (4)
  • POLITICS

Elevating, exploring and celebrating the intersections of identity, law and politics through conversation.

Episodes

  1. 05/21/2022

    EP 007: Young, Gifted & Black in the Metaverse ft. QuHarrison Terry

    In this episode, Attorney Ambur Smith interviews childhood friend and NFT pioneer QuHarrison Terry about his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, tokens, blockchains and virtual reality, otherwise known as the Metaverse, and what inspired him to write his first book and best seller The NFT Handbook. Since recording this episode, Qu has been featured on CNBC’s No Retreat: Business Bootcamp as an expert co-host and just released a new book The Metaverse Handbook, available wherever books are sold, that rewards readers with Qu’s very own cryptocurrency, 1Q9X. If you ever wondered what an NFT is or have already started investing, this is the episode for you! Follow Qu @quharrison on IG and Twitter, and QuHarrison Terry on LinkedIn to stay up to date on his journey.

    44 min

  2. 07/02/2021

    EP 006: Leveling the Playing Field - Black Women in the Cannabis Industry ft. Hope Wiseman

    On this episode, originally recorded on June 3, 2021, host Attorney Ambur C. Smith interviews America's youngest black woman dispensary owner, Hope Wiseman of Prince George's County, Maryland. Before they dive into Hope's journey as a cannabis entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ambur asks Hope to weigh in on controvesial headlines during the Make it Make Sense Segment (6:36). During the Ambur Alert segment (26:20), Hope shares her daily mindfulness practices, how she owns her identity as a self proclaimed renaissance woman and invaluable advice for women, men and non-binary advocates and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

    1h 13m

  3. 05/14/2021

    EP 005: The Struggle Continues - The Fight to Defend Voting Rights ft. Atty Reyna Walters Morgan

    In this episode (recorded on April 12, 2021), host Attorney Ambur Smith interviews friend, mentor, and Director of Civic Engagment and Voter Protection for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Attorney Reyna Walters Morgan, to discuss her professional journey and the path forward for voting rights activists nationwide (substantive interview begins at 40:26). During the Make it Make Sense segment Ambur and Reyna share their thoughts on maintaining hope surrounding the Derek Chauvin trial (prior to the 4/20 verdict announcement), the police shooting of unarmed teenager Daunte Wright in Minneapolis, MN, cannabis reform and the passing of Earl Simmons, better known as award winning rap artist, DMX,.

    1h 8m

  4. 05/04/2021

    EP 004: The Coup Klux Clan, Presidential Inauguration Recap & Review of Malcolm & Marie

    In this episode of Bur Speaks, host Attorney Ambur Smith shares her thoughts on the latest headlines (originally recorded on 2/10/2021) during an extended #MakeitMakeSense segment. She'll address the failed insurrection staged by an angry mob of white supremacists on January 6th, the star studded Inauguration ceremony on January 20th, 1 of Trump's 150 final pardons, and treatment of former Seattle Seahawk, Chad Wheeler, after he brutally attacked his girlfriend during an alleged manic episode. During the My Two Cents segment, Ambur delves into the Netflix film Malcolm and Marie. Tune into hear about all of this and more!

    53 min

  5. 01/05/2021

    EP 003: #MakeitMakeSense Casey Goodson Jr., Brandon Bernard, Compensating Black Women and Biden's Plans for Our Communities

    In this episode, host Ambur C. Smith, Esq., elevates and explores the contradictions that define America's social, political and legal status quo. To do so more consistently, she introduces the #MakeitMakeSense segment, inspired by the lyrics of "Gone" by Alex Isley and Jack Dine,  and the perfect rhetorical refrain when grappling with the police killing of Casey Goodson Jr. in Columbus, Ohio, the execution of Brandon Bernard 20 years after he was sentenced to death, Tiffany Haddish's decision to decline the Grammy's half-baked invitation for her to host this year's award show and Electoral College. In the usual My Two Cents segment, Ambur will read and respond to excerpts of Biden's plans for Black America, the African Diaspora and Women. In doing so, she hopes to provide a legitimate rubric by which to judge the incoming Administration. Follow Ambur on Instagram @burspeaks for announcements regarding the next episode.

    1h 2m

  6. 12/07/2020

    Bur Speaks EP 002 - The GA Senate Race, Setting the Biden Administration Up for Success and Retaking the Bar Exam

    In this episode, host Ambur C. Smith Esq. ties up loose ends from the premiere episode including reminders that the deadline to register to vote in the GA Senate runoff is 12/7, voting begins on 12/14 and ends on 1/5. After she delves into 5 tried and true tips for retaking state specific or uniform bar exams.

    43 min

  7. 11/25/2020

    Bur Speaks EP 001 - Podcast Premiere/General Election Recap

    Bur Speaks, the Podcast seeks to elevate, explore and celebrate the intersections of identity, law and politics through conversation. In this premiere episode, listeners are introduced to host, Ambur C. Smith, Esq. as she reflects on the 2020 General Election. The article Ambur references can be found here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.daytondailynews.com/news/how-ohio-counties-voted-for-president-by-age-education-income-and-more/SKGKR3BBOJEM5N6S4CL7T446QY/%3foutputType=amp

    52 min
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About

Elevating, exploring and celebrating the intersections of identity, law and politics through conversation.

Information

  • Creator
    Ambur Smith
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ambur Smith