The People's Brief With Lynae Vanee

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Multifaceted poet and influencer Lynae Vanee tackles politics and pop culture through thought-provoking storytelling that blends history, humor, and hard truths.

  1. Living Legacies, Viral Creators, & The Fight for Our Future | The People's Brief

    11/19/2025

    Living Legacies, Viral Creators, & The Fight for Our Future | The People's Brief

    We made it to the season finale and it is a really special one. Lynae sits down with the children of civil rights icons to talk about their parents. They share stories about growing up with legends like Al Sharpton and Dick Gregory. Then we switch gears to chat with some of your favorite internet voices. They discuss how to stay informed and fight misinformation online. Lynae also wraps things up with a powerful performance you have to see. It has been an amazing season and we are so glad you watched with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  2. Don Lemon on Life After CNN, Censorship, and His New Mission & More | The People's Brief

    11/12/2025

    Don Lemon on Life After CNN, Censorship, and His New Mission & More | The People's Brief

    Don Lemon joins the show to talk about leaving CNN after 17 years and starting his own platform. He gets real about speaking truth to power and why building your own voice matters. Then we bring together Dustin Ross, Deontay Kyle, Obio Jones, and Steve Sanders for a conversation about black masculinity, mental health, and therapy. They open up about trauma, vulnerability, and what it means to be a man today. The guys talk about breaking cycles, supporting each other, and why the black community needs to come together instead of pulling apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  3. Angela Rye & Tiffany Cross on Newsom, Voting Rights, and Trump's ICE Raids | The People's Brief

    11/05/2025

    Angela Rye & Tiffany Cross on Newsom, Voting Rights, and Trump's ICE Raids | The People's Brief

    Lynae Vanee has a packed show this week. First, Angela Rye and Tiffany Cross of Native Land Pod stop by to talk about today's headlines, from Gavin Newsom to the ongoing fight for voting rights. They also get into the conversation around their podcast, Joe Budden, and anti-intellectualism. Then, Dr. Ashley Farmer joins to break down Black nationalism and the history of Queen Mother Audley Moore. Finally, Lynae chats with Evita Robinson and Xavier Buck about the "Back to Africa" movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  4. Roy Wood Jr. on Why He Left The Daily Show & The Panel Defines Afrofuturism | The People's Brief

    10/29/2025

    Roy Wood Jr. on Why He Left The Daily Show & The Panel Defines Afrofuturism | The People's Brief

    Lynae Vanee sits down with Roy Wood Jr. to talk about his career, his new book, and the state of late-night comedy. He gets real about why he actually left The Daily Show. After that, we jump into the world of Afrofuturism with Marina Skye, Dedren Snead, and Marquise Richards. They break down what the term means and how it shows up in tech, art, and community spaces. Comedian Sam Jay also joins the conversation, sharing her thoughts on AI and collecting Black art. Finally, Jus10 closes out the show with an amazing performance of "Age of Aquarius". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  5. Dr. Jamal Bryant on Christian Nationalism, "Church Hurt" & Identifying MAGA Plant Churches | The People's Brief

    10/22/2025

    Dr. Jamal Bryant on Christian Nationalism, "Church Hurt" & Identifying MAGA Plant Churches | The People's Brief

    Host Lynae Vanee sits down with Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, to talk about what's really going on with the Black church right now. They get into Christian nationalism, why young people are leaving the church, and the whole "church hurt" conversation happening on TikTok. Dr. Bryant doesn't hold back about the problems in Black churches, from Biblical illiteracy to how the church handled Black Lives Matter. They also discuss religious psychosis, rapture talk, and why the church needs to evolve to stay relevant. Plus, the show dives into "Black fatigue" and breaks down how racism shows up everywhere from ice cream to your workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  6. Stacey Abrams: "We're in the Middle of an Authoritarian Takeover" | The People's Brief

    10/15/2025

    Stacey Abrams: "We're in the Middle of an Authoritarian Takeover" | The People's Brief

    Stacey Abrams sits down with host Lynae Vanee to talk about why voting still matters even when it feels like everything is broken. She breaks down what's happening at the federal and state level, from voter roll purges to gerry mandering. Stacey explains the 10 steps to autocracy and why we're in the middle of an authoritarian takeover right now. She talks about her new book Coded Justice and why rest is important but retreat isn't an option. If you've ever wondered whether your vote actually counts or how to protect it, this conversation will give you answers and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  7. They Lied About "Black on Black Crime." Here's The REAL Cause & Solution | The People's Brief

    09/10/2025

    They Lied About "Black on Black Crime." Here's The REAL Cause & Solution | The People's Brief

    This week, Lynae Vanee is tackling the myth of "black on black crime." She brings on #Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas to talk about the long history of criminalization in America. Then, #Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins the show to discuss the real solutions his city is using to reduce violence. He explains how they are focusing on community investment and opportunity instead of just policing. This episode gets to the root of the problem, showing how it's a socioeconomic issue, not a racial one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  8. Environmental Racism: From Hurricane Katrina to xAI's Supercomputer in Memphis | The People's Brief

    08/27/2025

    Environmental Racism: From Hurricane Katrina to xAI's Supercomputer in Memphis | The People's Brief

    Host Lynae Vanee sits down with meteorologist Jonathan Stacey to break down exactly what climate change is doing to our weather right now. Hurricane Katrina survivor Timphany Jean shares her story of being abandoned by the government during one of America's worst natural disasters. Then lawyer and activist Elizabeth Booker Houston explains how companies like XAI are targeting black and brown communities with polluting facilities. We're talking about environmental racism, what you can do to protect your family, and why the next four years matter more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
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