The Urban News Journal

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Insights on Current Urban Issues. We break down the most important urban news and issues affecting cities across the globe. Providing sharp and digestible commentary on politics, social justice, economic developments, and everything impacting urban communities today. Perfect for city dwellers, activists, or anyone looking to stay up-to-date on current events, our episodes are designed to help you understand the big picture without getting overwhelmed. #UrbanNews #CityLife #UrbanIssues #SocialJustice #CityPolitics #UrbanPodcast

  1. 8h ago

    Crowley Opens Slight Lead Over Tiffany, State Fair Accountability, Brewers Lead the Division

    Milwaukee, here's what's actually happening: David Crowley opens the fall governor's race with just a slight edge over Tom Tiffany, the Wisconsin State Fair still owes the public an answer on its final-night chaos, and the Brewers are quietly running away with the NL Central. Plus: UWM is merging its veterans center into a shared hub, and it's Black Business Month in Milwaukee.🔴 LIVE — Urban News Journal | Independent. Objective. Unafraid.TONIGHT'S STORIES:00:00 – Cold open01:30 – Crowley vs Tiffany: the fall governor's race just got real09:30 – Wisconsin State Fair fallout — the accountability question nobody's asking17:30 – Milwaukee Brewers hold the NL Central lead23:30 – UWM merges its veterans resource center — what student vets are losing33:30 – Black Business Month Milwaukee: who to support this weekUrban News Journal is a Black-owned, veteran-owned Milwaukee news outlet covering politics & justice, Black culture, sports, mental health, and veterans' affairs. Live Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights.📬 Get the newsletter🌐 Read more: urbannewsjournal.com📸 Follow UNJ: urbannewsjournal on all platforms#UrbanNewsJournal #MilwaukeeNews #WisconsinPolitics

  2. 2d ago

    LeBron SHOCKS the NBA Signing With the 76ers, Chaos Erupts at Wisconsin State Fair | UNJ LIVE

    🔴 LIVE: LeBron shocks the NBA signing with the 76ers, chaos erupts on the final night of the Wisconsin State Fair, and Milwaukee's governor race is officially set — Crowley vs. Tiffany. Plus Steph Curry's contract clock, and everything free happening in Milwaukee this week. Tonight on Urban News Journal: 🏀 LeBron James signs a 2-year, $8M deal with the Philadelphia 76ers at 41 — ring chase or superteam gamble? 🎡 Multiple fights break out on the final night of the Wisconsin State Fair — we press State Fair Park and West Allis PD for real answers, not a press release. 🗳️ Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's general election matchup is set: Crowley vs. Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor. 🏀 Steph Curry's Warriors contract runs out after this season — does he retire a Warrior, or does it get complicated? 📅 Free things to do in Milwaukee this week — yoga, a garden club, a block party with a back-to-school shoe giveaway, a wellness event, and family movie night. Urban News Journal is Milwaukee's independent, Black-owned, veteran-owned news outlet — covering politics, justice, Black culture, sports, mental health, and veterans' affairs. We go live Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. 📬 Get the free twice-a-week newsletter: [add your beehiiv subscribe link] 🌐 More at urbannewsjournal.com 📩 Pitch us a story: press@marcus-hart.com #Milwaukee #NBA #WisconsinNews Independent. Objective. Unafraid. Urban News Journal | UNJ LIVE | Milwaukee News | LeBron James | Philadelphia 76ers | Steph Curry | Wisconsin State Fair | David Crowley | Tom Tiffany | Wisconsin Governor Race #UrbanNewsJournal #UNJLIVE #WisconsinStateFair #LeBronJames #Philadelphia76ers #StephCurry #MilwaukeeNews #DavidCrowley #TomTiffany #WisconsinPolitics #BlackOwnedMedia #VeteranOwned

  3. Aug 6

    Iran's 48-Hour Clock, Jobs Report Looms, MKE Votes in 6 Days | UNJ LIVE

    Iran's got a 48-hour clock ticking, the July jobs report drops Friday and nobody's ready for what it might say, Spider-Man just broke box office history, and back home in Milwaukee your bus route could be on the chopping block six days before the primary. Tonight I'm breaking down all four — live, no script hiding, just straight talk with a journalist's edge and a little faith to keep it steady.This is The Urban News Journal — where we take the headlines that are actually moving your life (not just the ones trending for clicks) and break them down in plain English. Tonight: what Rubio's Strait of Hormuz talks and Trump's 48-hour countdown could mean for gas prices, why "inflation cooling" doesn't mean your grocery bill is getting cheaper, what Ariana Grande stepping back from the spotlight says about the culture we've built, and a deep dive into Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's transit record — the credit AND the county comptroller's audit — as he asks Milwaukee County voters to make him governor on the same August 11 ballot where MCTS cuts are on the line.Drop into the chat while we're live — I'm taking your reactions and your questions throughout the stream, not just at the end. If this is your first time here, subscribe to The Urban News Journal so you catch us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and follow us on Facebook and X for the clips and updates in between.🔔 Subscribe for live trending-news breakdowns every Mon/Wed/Fri 📱 Follow The Urban News Journal on Facebook and X 🎙️ My main show, The Transform U! Live Show, goes deeper into personal, faith-fueled storytelling — go find that one too#TheUrbanNewsJournal #TrendingNews #LiveNews

  4. Aug 4

    Trump Pulls Back From Iran, RFK Jr. Clashes With CNN, Wisconsin Loses SNAP Aid — LIVE | The Urban News Journal

    President Trump had U.S. forces locked and loaded for a strike on Iran this weekend — then called it off. At the same time, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. went to war with CNN's Dana Bash over measles, vaccines, and the media's COVID record, live on air. Closer to home, 24,000+ Wisconsinites just lost their food assistance over new SNAP documentation rules — a story the national networks won't cover the way we will. And because the news isn't only heavy, we're breaking down "Spider-Man: Brand New Day's" historic $927M worldwide opening and what it says about what audiences actually want right now. Join me live for The Urban News Journal — trending news, real analysis, and a faith-fueled journalist's edge. Drop your take in the chat, I'm reading and responding live all show. Subscribe so you don't miss Wednesday's stream, and follow us everywhere below.

  5. Aug 1

    Incumbents Are Falling, the Fed's Warning & the Consistency Study — LIVE Trending Breakdown

    Two sitting Congressmen just got fired by their own party's voters. The Federal Reserve just admitted the inflation fight isn't over. And a new study says the boring habit — not the dramatic one — is what actually keeps you strong as you age. Three stories, one live conversation, no fluff. I'm Marcus Hart, and this is The Urban News Journal — live trending news and culture commentary with a faith-fueled journalist's edge. We break down what's actually happening, why it matters, and what it means for you, then we open the chat and talk about it together. Drop your take in the chat while we're live, and if this is your first time here, hit subscribe — we go live Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with whatever the internet's actually talking about that day. Follow along everywhere @theurbannewsjournal. 🔔 Subscribe for live trending news breakdowns, three days a week📲 Follow @theurbannewsjournal on Instagram, TikTok, and X💬 Join the conversation live in the chat #TheUrbanNewsJournal #TrendingNews #LiveNews #Politics2026 #FederalReserve #HealthNews #NewsCommentary

  6. Jul 30

    Iran Missiles INTERCEPTED, LeBron Signs with Sixers & Rodgers Retires — LIVE | Urban News Journal

    🔴 LIVE tonight on The Urban News Journal — the stories everyone's talking about, broken down with a faith-fueled journalist's edge.Eleven straight nights of U.S.-Iran strikes and oil just broke $92 a barrel. Alphabet and Tesla report earnings that could move your 401k tomorrow. A U.S. attorney is suing over his own firing while a voter-roll controversy heats up ahead of the midterms. Steph Curry just made basketball history while he's still active. And psilocybin just got fast-tracked by the FDA. We're covering it all tonight — live, unfiltered, and grounded.This isn't a news reader. It's a real-time conversation about what today's biggest stories actually mean for your money, your health, and your peace of mind — plus a solution-first, faith-anchored takeaway to close it out.💬 Drop your take in the live chat — we're taking questions and comments throughout the stream.📣 New here? The Urban News Journal is Marcus Hart's home for trending news, finance, health, entertainment, political insight, and the legal system — always with a journalist's edge. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one.🔔 We're live Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Catch the next stream this Friday.Follow along everywhere: YouTube: @theurbannewsjournal Facebook: The Urban News Journal X: @TUMNTimestamps will be added post-production.#TheUrbanNewsJournal #TrendingNews #LiveNews

  7. Jul 25

    Iran War Bill Hits $37.5B, LeBron James to Philly, Boseman Family Fight & WNBA All-Star Weekend

    Congress just got asked for billions more for a war it never fully voted on — and that's just the start of today's show. Live, right now, we're breaking down the collapsed Iran ceasefire and who's really paying for it, the lawsuit tearing apart Chadwick Boseman's estate, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding still dominating headlines three weeks later, Samsung's big foldable bet, and WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. This is The Urban News Journal — trending news, real talk, and a faith-fueled journalist's edge on the stories everyone's talking about today. Jump into the live chat, tell me what you think, and let's get into it together. New here? Subscribe to The Urban News Journal so you don't miss the next live show, and follow us on Facebook and X for more between episodes. This channel is coming back strong — be part of the rebuild. #TheUrbanNewsJournal #TrendingNews #LiveNews #IranNews #ChadwickBoseman #WNBAAllStar #BreakingNews

  8. 11/10/2025

    Healthcare Spending: Burden or Investment? The U.S. Health Debate That Needs a Solution

    Is U.S. healthcare spending a crushing burden or a smart investment? Marcus Hart breaks down the numbers and the debate: ​The Numbers: ​64% of U.S. healthcare is funded by government cash 💸. ​The current system often means short-term pain like higher taxes, soaring deficits, and programmatic waste (like in Medicaid). ​The goal is long-term gain: healthier people, lower Emergency Room bills, and a stronger GDP per worker. ​The Solution: Experts agree the real fix isn't just cutting or spending—it's cutting inefficiencies. We need to: ​Fix "admit bloat" and fraud. ​Cap administrative costs (Marcus suggests at 5%). ​Pay for outcomes, not the volume of services. ​Invest heavily in preventive care to lower costs long-term. ​So what’s your priority — cut the waste or invest smart? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️ and let’s stop yelling, start solving. ​🔗 Connect & Transform with Marcus Hart ​Get your FREE 3-Minute Prayer Guide: https://marcus-hart.com ​Unlock deeper insights with the Transform U Book: https://www.marcus-hart.com/shop ​Ready for transformation? Book an appointment: https://cal.com/MarcusHart/30min ​Take a FREE assessment: https://www.ko-fi.com/transformu ​Support veterans & mental health: Shop NobleEvolve merch: https://nobleevolve.shop ​#️⃣ Hashtags ​#HealthcareDebate #GovernmentShutdown #AffordableCareAct #InvestInHealth #PolicyTalks #MarcusHart #USHealthcare #HealthEconomics #ACA #Medicaid #HealthcareSpending Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-urban-news-journal/donations

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Insights on Current Urban Issues. We break down the most important urban news and issues affecting cities across the globe. Providing sharp and digestible commentary on politics, social justice, economic developments, and everything impacting urban communities today. Perfect for city dwellers, activists, or anyone looking to stay up-to-date on current events, our episodes are designed to help you understand the big picture without getting overwhelmed. #UrbanNews #CityLife #UrbanIssues #SocialJustice #CityPolitics #UrbanPodcast

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  • Creator
    Marcus Hart
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marcus Hart
  • Show Website
    The Urban News Journal