The Best of “Need to Know” A 2025 Year in Review

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-best-of-need-to-know-a-2025-year-in-reviewEpisode Video Link: This special “Best of” episode brings together some of the most powerful and thought-provoking moments from Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton throughout 2025. Curated from her standout episodes of the year, this collection captures Dr. Burton at her sharpest, most direct, and most unapologetic.Across these clips, Dr. Burton breaks down critical issues, including the lasting impact of January 6th, threats to democratic institutions like the Federal Reserve, the Georgia Heartbeat Bill, voter disenfranchisement, and the ongoing erosion of reproductive rights. She also confronts the misrepresentation of affirmative action, the weaponization of chaos and misinformation in media, and the real human consequences tied to maternal mortality and economic policy, including tariffs.Taken together, these moments reflect the throughline of Need to Know in 2025: truth over comfort, context over headlines, and civic responsibility over complacency. This episode is both a recap and a reminder, designed to sharpen awareness, challenge assumptions, and reinforce why staying informed is essential, especially when the noise is loudest.This is Need to Know at its best.▶︎ In This Episode00:00: Introduction and Holiday Announcement00:50: Reflections on January 6th and Political Commentary01:38: Economic Policies and Federal Reserve Critique02:16: Personal Stories and Social Issues03:33: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Discussion05:12: Critique of Elon Musk and Privacy Concerns05:48: Black Women's Struggles and Contributions08:47: Gun Violence and School Safety12:15: Voter ID Laws and Women's Rights16:58: Veterans' Issues and Political Chaos17:54: Reproductive Rights and Women's Health18:59: Conclusion and Farewell🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .