Episodes
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DNC Convention Special Edition - Aug 18th - Aug 24
🎤 In this Special Edition of #BreakBeatWeek, Idris Goodwin brings you a rhythmic recap of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. From politicians and celebrities gathering to support VP Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, to Stevie Wonder and the Obamas lighting up the stage, it's an...
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Idris Verses August 4 - August 10
🎤 Season Finale! #BreakBeatWeek, Idris Goodwin delivers a dynamic wrap-up of the world's headlines with his signature lyrical flair. From the crowning of Alma Cooper as Miss USA to Japan's massive stock market losses, it's an episode packed with global tensions and political shifts. Get the…
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Idris Verses July 28 to Aug 3
"🎤 This week on #BreakBeatWeek, Idris Goodwin navigates the latest headlines with rhythm and insight. From the controversy over Kamala Harris's identity to Trump's payroll tax cut announcement, it's a jam-packed episode. Tune in for updates on the US-Russia prisoner swap, Simone Biles's...
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Idris Verses July 21 - July 27
"🎤 This week on #BreakBeatWeek, Idris Goodwin delivers the latest from scorching wildfires in California to major political shifts. Tune in as we cover the Obama endorsement of Kamala Harris, Biden's exit from the 2024 race, and the start of the Summer Olympics in France. With Snoop Dogg running...
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Idris Verses Jul14 - Jul 20
"🎤 Special Episode 50! From major IT outages affecting planes and hospitals to Trump announcing his VP pick at the RNC, Biden tests positive for COVID-19 amidst calls to step down, while Missy Elliott's tunes travel to Venus thanks to NASA. With postage stamp prices up and a dip in the Dow,...
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Idris Verses July 7 - July 13
This week on #BreakBeatWeek, We pay our respects to icons like Dr. Ruth, Shelly Duvall, and Richard Simmons. The dismissal of Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case and shots fired at The Trump. Rally The episode also explores political dynamics with the Democrats' call for Biden to step down and...
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Idris Verses June 30 - Jul 6
🎤 As June wraps up, #BreakBeatWeek Hurricanes and earthquakes shake the physical world, while shaky political landscapes, Supreme Court decisions reminding us of the weight of November's vote. Amid the heatwave, nostalgia heats up the screens with Alex Foley's return in 'Beverly Hills Cop,'…
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Idris Verses June 23 - June 29
Hurricane Beryl on its way, Trump and Biden have their first debate while the Supreme Court sends waves, we had history made in professional hockey and professional basketball. All this and more....lets go!
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Idris Verses June 16 - June 22
🎤 This week on #BreakBeatWeek, Tank' secures a knockout to the Supreme Court upholding a vital gun control law, the stakes are high. Celebrate a win with the Boston Celtics in game 5, and reflect on the loss of the legendary Willie Mays, Louisiana Classrooms Mandate the 10 Commandments,...
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Idris Verses June 9 - June 15
🎤 This week on #BreakBeatWeek, the consequential verdict in Hunter Biden's case, contrasted by the hope imbued in the birth of a prophetic white buffalo. Financial moves see G7 countries bolstering Ukraine with a significant loan, while Supreme Court rulings shift the landscape of reproductive...
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Idris Verses June 2 - June 8
"🎤 Summer is here! #BreakBeatWeek Hunter Biden's trial and the historic elections that saw Northern Ireland elect its first black woman mayor and Mexico its first female president. Tucupita Marcano's MLB ban, NBA Finals heating up in TD Garden. We also bid farewell to Pat Sajak as he retires…
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Idris Verse May 26 - June 1
"🎤 pulse through the reverberations of global and national events, the first former U.S. president charged, stirring a spectrum of reactions across the political landscape. In tech, Apple and OpenAI forge new paths, while Sam Altman commits to Giving Pledge. Data Breach hits Live Nation and...
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Idris Verses May 19 - May 25
a week of tragic losses Super Size me Director Morgan Spurlock, golfer Grayson Murray Iran's President in a helicopter crash, controversial lawsuits following the Uvalde tragedy, rocket up with Blue Origin's space tourists, and reflect on global moves as three countries officially recognize...
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Idris Verses May 12-May 18
🎤 This week on #BreakBeatWeek, honoring mothers to addressing the crisis of massive teacher layoffs, we delve into issues that hit close to home. The situation intensifies globally with significant developments from Gaza to the gritty politics threatening Slovakia's Prime Minister. In the U.S.,...
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Idris Verses May 5 - May 11
Your House Is Not Just A House TAKEOVER special edition of #BreakBeatWeek --My new children's picture book from Harper Collins Clarion featuring enchanting illustrations by Lorraine Nam that dance across the pages in vibrant colors. This rhyming read-along is an adventure into the extraordinary,...
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Idris Verses Apr 28 - May 4
April 28, and we're diving into a mix of music feuds, societal concerns, and intriguing discoveries. From the fiery rap battles between Kendrick and Drake to student protests and police raids, we're capturing the pulse of the nation. E Coli Beef recalled from Walmart! the fascinating…
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Idris Verses Apr 21 - Apr 27
🎤 Welcome to another episode of #BreakBeatWeek with Idris Goodwin, where we mix the rhythm of the news with the pulse of hip-hop. TWe celebrate iconic inductees like Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. From coast to coast, college campuses are alive with...
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Idris Verses April 12 - April 20
a week of high stakes and high drama. From geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran to hip-hop feuds, Boeing under scrutiny, upcoming trials, natural disasters, health scares, No Doubt and MIB Reunited at Cochella and glimpses of space exploration. Join us as we blend the seen and felt into…
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Idris Verses Apr 7 - 13
From the solar eclipse to international dealings with US Steel's major sale, Iran vs Israel and U.S. stuck in the middle, tragic violence in a Sydney shopping mall to the death of a complicated fixture of our times, Break Beat Week melds journalism with art, keeping you engaged with every beat....
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Idris Verses Mar. 31 to Apr. 6
seismic tremors stretching from Taiwan to New York to the unexpected spike in olive oil prices post-Lent, we're covering the ground that's got everyone talking. Dive into the heart of sports with NCAA updates, from Duke's semi-final stumble to Caitlin Clark's stunning performance. In the realm of...
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Idris Verses March 24 - 30
🎤 #BreakBeatWeek with Idris Goodwin, NCAA march madness, Scott bridge collapse in Baltimore, Diddy's homes raided by the feds, Beyonce breaks the color barrier for country music, and more 🏀🌉🎵 #March24News
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Idris Verses Mar. 17 - Mar. 23
March Madness is in full swing, with stunning upsets and the spirit of competition alive and well. Amidst the thrill of sports, the world faces challenges, from tragic events in Moscow to the continuing tensions on the global stage. As stories of political maneuvering unfold, we also glimpse...
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Idris Verses March 10 -16
🎤 Oscar glory for 'Oppenheimer' to nature's fury in the Midwest, we're covering the cinematic highs and the stormy lows. The digital realm sees Tesla's tumble and TikTok's political tangle, while SpaceX eyes the stars despite setbacks. Across the globe, from France's cyber woes to Haiti's...
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Idris Verses March 3 - March 9
🎤 From the State of the Union's charged exchanges to global crises and groundbreaking legislation, Palestinian children face dire straits, Haiti reels from a prison break, Alabama to Mexico, and even at the grocery store, where 'shrinkflation' hits home. A rhythmic roundup that packs more than...
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Idris Verses Feb 25 - Mar 2
🎤 Wrapping up Black History Month, episiode 30 of the series! The pulse of our world on #BreakBeatWeek. Michigan primaries to broken basketball records, ongoing turmoil, border politix 🌍🏆 #Feb25News"
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Idris Verses Feb 18 - Feb 24
The NBA All-Star Game to the depths of Yemen's waters, the world keeps spinning, stories keep unfolding. Franklin, the beloved character, steps into the spotlight, while a unique play hits Seattle's stages. As we mark two years since a pivotal moment in modern history, we find resilience in the...
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Idris Verses Feb 11 - Feb 17
Heavy hearted week and not just due to Cupid's Arrow--tragic shootings in Houston and Kansas City, Tucker Carlson faces backlash over Putin interview. Ride-share drivers demand fairness, and Jon Stewart makes a comeback. Legal battles for Trump and cultural milestones in Greece. Tune in as we…
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Idris Verses Feb 4 - 10
🎤Grammys! Grammys! Grammy! Killer Mike grand opening grand closing! Jay-Z, Tracy Chapman and nem! Supreme Court! DC Circuit Court! Atmospheric rivers drench California, Seattle ups the ante on delivery fees, Facebook marks two decades 🌍🏆 #Feb4News
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Idris Verses Jan 28 - Feb 3
Shocking Lions vs 49ers game! Social media giants are under the congressional microscope, while we bid farewell to Carl Weathers. Elon Musk has a lot of his plate and our minds, US counterattacks in the Middle East, and one of Trump's trial takes a back seat, Apple's new release has wallets...
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Idris Verses Jan 21 - Jan 27
🎤 Kicking off the week of Jan 21 --Trump's defamation payout, DeSantis bowing out, and Boeing under fire, Alabama's controversial execution method, and NY's stand against social media. Chicago's legal battle over migrant transportation, to the DOW's rise amidst housing price hikes and applesauce...
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Idris Verses Jan 14 - Jan 20
There's a chill in the air and war across the middle east, salmonella outbreaks, government shutdown avoidance, Iceland's awakening faultline, a chilling search on MacDill Air Force Base, Mahomes' rough game, Zuckerberg's AI plans....all this and more, delivered with a beat. 🌍🎵
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Idris Verses Jan. 7 - Jan. 13
New Year and less books in Florida! We've got harsh winter storms sweeping the country, geopolitical moves in the Red Sea, and its looks like Grand Theft Auto in Ecuador. Taiwan's new presidential election, the latest salmonella outbreak, the Golden Globes making history with Lily Gladstone's win!
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Idris Verses Dec 31 - Jan 6
Crossing the bridge from 2023 to 2023. This week: Barbenhiemer's impact on theaters, new Chappelle's, Starbucks' new eco-friendly initiative, earthquakes in Japan, a dramatic protest in Seattle, and major resignations from Harvard and the NRA, and of course Epstein's guest list....It's all here,...
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Idris Verses Dec 24 - Dec 30
Detroit Pistons Make History for Consecutive Losses, Trump barred from Maine Election Ballot, Nikki Haley Shares The True Cause of the Civil War, and More!
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Idris Verses Dec. 17 - Dec. 23
Rudy Giuliani's money trouble, and the return of Ja Morant to the court. We delve into maritime tensions in the Red Sea, accountability in the Elijah Mclain case, and a tragic mass shooting in Prague, Texas, Colorado, more recalls from Quaker Oats and Toyota, and an unusual animal rescue in Florida.
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Idris Verses Dec 10 - 16
No desk, no tie, just raw news in verse. Wrapping up week by rapping up the week. Biden's stance on Netanyahu amid escalating death tolls, Giuliani's costly defamation aftermath, Tesla's massive recall due to autopilot issues, Draymond on the bench indefinitely, massive gasoline leak in…
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Idris Verses Dec 3 - Dec 9
🎤 Atmospheric river in the Pacific Northwest causing floods, Liz Cheney's memoir, McDonald's new venture into coffee, Rest in Power Norman Lear, controversies in Ivy League colleges, political maneuvers in the UN and US Senate, oh and El Salvador Loves Bitcoin!
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Idris Verses Nov 26 - Dec 2
A string of deaths and rememberances: Shane Macgowen, Sandra Day O'Conner, Roslynn Carter, and Henry Kissinger, ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, political shake-ups in the US, and more fruit recalls, a new solar system...
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Idris Verses Nov 19 - Nov 25
recapping the headlines from the holiday week. Say it aint so Hall v Oates! Product recalls, sports victories and environmental concerns, I've got it all covered! Dive into the global political landscape with updates on Russia's drone mission and the Israel-Hamas conflict, and catch up on…
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Idris Verses Nov 12- Nov 18
Biden's meeting with Xi Jinping to the latest in Draymond Green, Tiger Woods yall! Judicial world updates on Paul Pelosi's attacker and Trump's legal battles, and get insights on Apple's recall and the Supreme Court's new code of conduct. Plus, a look at space exploration with SpaceX and…
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Welcome to Break Beat Week with Idris Goodwin
Hey there, I'm Idris Goodwin, and I want to welcome you to 'Breakbeat Week,' my unique blend of the week's headlines, all wrapped up in rhythm and rhyme. This podcast is where I bring current events into the world of hip hop - giving you a creative mix of the latest in politics, sports, science,...
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Idris Verses Nov 5 -Nov 11
Gaza's humanitarian crisis to the shifting political landscape in the U.S. key state election results, and groundbreaking scientific achievements. All that, all that-- It's all here, rhythmically unpacked for a news experience like no other.
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Idris Verses Oct 30-Nov 4
Rest in Power Matthew Perry and Bobby Knight, Israel withouts revenue, Trump Sons Testify, Executive Orders to regulate AI, and more
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Idris Verses Oct 22- Oct 28
A whirlwind tour from Stellantis' UAW agreement, The Meta Lawsuit-Facebook and Instagram's impact on kids, to the alarming mass shooting statistics and the latest cosmic phenomenon - the kilonova. Plus, get insights into political shifts with Dean Phillips, Mike Pence, and Michael Johnson, and...
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Idris Verses Oct 16-Oct 21
the legal escapades of Trump's lawyer and a Netflix fee hike to the somber farewell to 21 species, Las Vegas Aces' victory, echoes of ongoing global conflicts
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Idris Verses Oct 8 -Oct 14
Heavy week, Hamas vs Israel, Elijah Mccain's murderer brought to justice, Santos Indicted
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Idris Verses Oct 1-Oct 7
Mike Lindell Pillow Guy, Simone Biles, Hamas vs Isreal, Biden flip flops on border wall, Dish Network Space Junk
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Idris Verses Sept 24-Sept 30
No Government Shutdown, Sentaor Menendez holds his ground, Amazon Sued, Guliani Sued, WGA and UWA Strikes
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Idris Verses Sept 17 - Sept 23
The 'gators of New Jersey, Rupert Murdoch steps down, Government Shutdown close, Hurricane Ophelia and more
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Idris Verses Sept 10-16
Hunter Biden indicted / Bipartisan fightin/ CDC authorized a New Covid Vaccine/ Apple dropped that iphone 15/ But I'm an android guy so I don't know what that mean. Also Brobert Brobert Brobert, Yoda the Dog & More
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Created by award winning breakbeat poet and playwright Idris Goodwin, Break Beat Week is a modern-day newsreel, blending current events with cultural references, delivered with a unique poetic twist.
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