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It's Election Day, and Loren LoRosa is reminding everyone why voting should be a tradition, not an option! Loren reflects on how her mother instilled the importance of voting in her from a young age, her weekend at the HBCU showdown between Delaware State and Norfolk State, and joining The Breakfast Club and Native Land Pod for election night coverage.

Then, Loren gets into the heated conversation surrounding Cardi B and Don't Call Me White Girl's comments about colorism in the entertainment industry. Is Cardi's success about privilege, hard work, or a little bit of both? Loren shares her own experiences as a brown-skinned woman navigating the industry and explains why both sides of the conversation deserve to be heard.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Ashley Allison Talks Midterm Election Day, record-Breaking Voter Turnouts, The Root. And Keisha Lance Bottoms Speaks On Georgia Governor Race. And Jasmine Crockett On Her Senate Loss, The Democratic Party & Black Political Power. And Byron Donalds Talks Black Voters, HBCUs & FAMU, 2026 Midterms. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day To Those Refusing To Vote Because They Don’t Think Their Vote Matters. Listen for more.

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Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey Of The Day To Those Refusing To Vote Because They Don’t Think Their Vote Matters. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Byron Donalds Talks Black Voters, HBCUs & FAMU, 2026 Midterms. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Jasmine Crockett On Her Senate Loss, The Democratic Party & Black Political Power. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Keisha Lance Bottoms Speaks On Georgia Governor Race. Listen for More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Ashley Allison Talks Midterm Election Day, record-Breaking Voter Turnouts, The Root 100. Listen For More!

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It's Election Day, and history could be made in Wisconsin. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joins Mimi Brown to discuss his campaign for governor, the issues facing voters and what this election means for the state. Plus, a reminder that Wisconsin allows same-day voter registration.

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Love Lately with Loren LoRosa is a love letter to women navigating sex, relationships, and their overall wellness in real life. Loren is joined by Married to Medicine’s Dr. Contessa Metcalfe for honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and the facts we need to protect our hearts and our health. The season kicks off with special guest, singer and songwriter, Ciara!

Love Lately premieres October 6 with new episodes every other week on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by Gilead Sciences.

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Loren LoRosa sits down with Ashley Allison, owner of The Root and CNN political commentator, for a powerful conversation about ownership, purpose, and knowing your worth. Ashley opens up about the journey to acquiring one of the most influential Black media platforms, the pressure of being a Black woman in media, and why protecting your peace is just as important as chasing success.

From building generational wealth and navigating the changing media landscape to overcoming rock bottom and learning to move without apology, Loren and Ashley get real about what it takes to build something of your own while staying true to yourself. Plus, Ashley shares what's next for The Root and why she's just getting started.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Kirk Franklin Talks 'I Am What I Am,' Church Culture, GloRilla, Tobe Nwigw, Family, Christian Faith. And Scott Colom Talks 2026 Midterms, Affordability, Fighting Corruption In The Justice System. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to Haley Stevens Who Breaks Party Lines After Primary Loss To Endorse GOP Rival She Once Bashed. Listen for more.

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Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to Haley Stevens Who Breaks Party Lines After Primary Loss To Endorse GOP Rival She Once Bashed. Listen for more.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Kirk Franklin Talks 'I Am What I Am,' Church Culture, GloRilla, Tobe Nwigw, Family, Christian Faith. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Scott Colom Talks 2026 Midterms, Affordability, Fighting Corruption In The Justice System. Listen For More!

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Just one day before the midterms, eight Black candidates are running for governor, including Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia and Byron Donalds in Florida. Only three Black governors have ever been elected in U.S. history. Mimi Brown breaks down the races that could change that.

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The Black Effect Presents... Effective Immediately!

In this episode of Effective Immediately, DJ Hed and Gina Views welcome The Drop: A Snowfall Saga creator and showrunner Malcolm Spellman, writer-producer Emil Pinnock, and producer-consultant Jimmy "Jim Bob" Crest for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about expanding the Snowfall universe. The team reflects on the pressure of honoring John Singleton's vision, the nearly three-year journey to bring The Drop to life, and the show's international reach across FX, Hulu, and Disney+. They also recognize director Rashidi Harper while discussing their mission to create an unapologetically Black love letter to Los Angeles, rooted in authentic West Coast hip-hop culture, neighborhood storytelling, music, and community casting.

The conversation explores the creative decisions behind The Drop, from building a collaborative writers' room and avoiding exploitative depictions of Black trauma to developing layered characters that challenge audience expectations. Malcolm and the team address the backlash surrounding Lamar, explaining how his characterization reflects being on the autism spectrum in 1991 and teasing his continued evolution. They also offer insight into Dara and Leon's relationship, DJ Block's backstory, and the possibility of future seasons, spin-offs, and new stories within the John Singleton universe.

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1:00 How Malcolm Feels Currently

3:00 Wanting To Get “The Drop” Right

5:00 Creation Of “The Drop”

6:00 Other Possible Spinoffs

7:30 Inspiration From 90s & 2000s Black Shows

9:00 Relating To The Characters

10:00 Jimbob On Knowing Who To Call

11:30 Creating The Vision

13:00 The Importance Of Telling The Right LA Story

16:45 Why People Don’t Like Lamar

22:00 The Evolution Of Specific Characters

24:00 The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show

25:00 What Are Darra’s Motives?

28:00 The Viral Darra & Leon Scene

30:00 Possible OG Snowfall Character Sightings In The Future

32:00 Possible Spinoffs

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Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell dive into arts and pop culture — then rewatch every episode of "A Different World" on their new comedy podcast.

Listen here and subscribe to A Different World View with Darryl & Kadeem on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Black Effect Presents... Bloodline Crimes!

When identical twins Shamaiya Hall and Troyshaye Hall were each accused in separate knife attacks of murdering their own children, their shared history of violence and the failures of child-protection systems forced a small community to confront unsettling questions about mental illness, accountability, and whether violent behavior can run in a family.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Gillie & Wallo Talk Jay-Z Headlining Super Bowl Halftime Show, Breaking Traditional Media. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more.

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