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Habari Live
by Damon Ellison
Habari Live is where news, culture, politics, and community come together—our way. Hosted by Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan, the Phoenix-based podcast delivers honest conversations, bold perspectives, and in-depth analysis of the stories affecting Black communities and people across America. From breaking news and social justice to entertainment and everyday life, Habari Live brings you truth that stays undefeated.News Our Way. News That Hits Different.
Episodes
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Black Americans NEVER Stopped Fighting for Freedom! Da’Vinchi, Slavery & the Diaspora Divide
Black Americans were never waiting to be free.On this episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine the controversy surrounding Haitian-American actor Da’Vinchi and his comments on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast about Black American work ethic, slavery, and the Black…
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The “Welfare Queen” to Brad: Why This Ad Has Republicans Fighting | Habari Live
**The “Welfare Queen” to Brad: Why This Ad Has Republicans Fighting | Habari Live****Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ “Brad” welfare ad is sparking backlash among Republicans and conservative commentators.** Why are some conservatives angry that the Arkansas governor used a young white man to represent...
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Power, Pressure & Accountability: Trump–Xi, ICE, Nolan Wells & Africa’s UN Fight | Habari Live
,,Here’s the updated YouTube description reflecting the Nolan Wells update instead of the basketball story: President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-profile state visit as the United States and China confront major questions involving trade, Taiwan, artificial...
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AMERICA’S BILL IS DUE: Gas, Tariffs, ICE & the Economy Hit Home
🇺🇸 AMERICA’S BILL IS DUE: Gas, Tariffs, ICE & the Economy Hit HomeAmericans are feeling the pressure — at the gas pump, grocery store, in housing costs, and across the economy. On this two-hour episode of **Habari Live**, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down what’s driving the cost of…
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TRUMP PUTS HIMSELF ON THE BALLOT: $5K CHECKS, IRAN WAR & ICE AT THE POLLS
Donald Trump is making the 2026 midterms about himself.At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump told supporters to “pretend” he is on the ballot — while promising a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to American adults if Republicans maintain control of Congress.Tonight on Habari Live, Damon…
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11-1 AND STILL NO VERDICT: Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Explained
🚨 **11-1 AND STILL NO VERDICT: Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Explained**After six weeks of testimony and more than **38 hours of deliberations across seven days**, the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial has ended in a **mistrial**.On this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon and Iesha break down the...
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Trump’s Mail-In Voting Crackdown BLOCKED + Did He Really Rename Lake Ontario “Lake America”?
President Trump’s push to change mail-in voting rules is facing a major legal battle—and Arizona could be directly affected. Damon and Iesha break down what’s actually happening, why states are suing, what the courts have ruled, and what Arizona voters need to know before the 2026 midterms. Then...
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THE BLACK FATHER MYTH EXPOSED: The Data Tells a Different Story + Stephen A. Smith vs. NABJ
On this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon and Iesha challenge one of the most persistent stereotypes in America: the myth of the “absent Black father.”We break down federal CDC/NCHS research on father involvement and examine what the data actually found about Black fathers—from feeding, bathing,...
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ERASED: Trump’s DEI Crackdown, Black Book Bans & the Fight Over American History
President Trump’s nationwide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion is reaching far beyond federal offices. In this episode of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha examine how anti-DEI policies have affected federal employment, military libraries, museums, historical websites, and...
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OFFICER TATUM EXPOSED: How He Spun the Sonya Massey & Nolan Wells Cases
**OFFICER TATUM EXPOSED: How He Spun the Sonya Massey & Nolan Wells Cases**In this powerful episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine how conservative commentator Brandon “Officer Tatum” Tatum framed two deeply troubling cases involving Sonya Massey and Nolan Wells—and what…
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🚨 THE $700 BILLION AI TAKEOVER: Is America Sleepwalking Into Disaster?
Artificial intelligence is changing America faster than most people realize—and the price tag is staggering.Corporate America is projected to invest **$700 billion** into AI data centers, with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta racing to build the infrastructure that could define...
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IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BECOMING SOCIALIST?! The Truth About AOC, Bernie & the DSA | Habari Live
Welcome to Habari Live!Is the Democratic Party undergoing a major ideological shift? This week, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into the history of socialism, democratic socialism, and the rise of progressive candidates across the United States.We break down the recent primary...
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SCOTUS JUST CHANGED AMERICA?! Immigration, Reparations & Trump's Agenda
Did the Supreme Court just reshape America's future?This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down several major Supreme Court rulings that could have lasting consequences for immigration, asylum policy, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). We examine what the Court actually...
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SLEEPING THROUGH CRISIS? Trump, Big Tech, DC Threats & Global Pushback | Members Only
This week on our Members-Only Clips of the Week, we break down a series of stories that raise serious questions about power, democracy, media influence, and political accountability. We start overseas as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushes forward with a controversial social media crackdown...
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WHO GETS SELF-DEFENSE? Justice, White Nationalism & Trump's America | Habari Live
Is justice truly blind, or does America apply self-defense differently depending on who is involved?This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into one of the most controversial questions facing the American justice system: Who gets self-defense?Using decades of...
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Denied Cancer Care, Then He Died?! Epstein & Voting Rights
In this episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine the heartbreaking case of retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones, who died after his insurance provider denied coverage for a cancer treatment prescribed by his oncologist. Jones spent 17 years serving his community before...
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Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari Live
Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari LiveTonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing redistricting battle sweeping across the South as Alabama lawmakers push for new congressional primaries while courts fight over voting maps and...
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TRUMP’S AMERICA EXPOSED?! Jan. 6 Payouts, Birthright Citizenship & WATER CRISES | Habari Live
Tonight on Habari Live, we expose the growing controversies shaking America from Washington to local communities fighting for survival. Republicans erupt over a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to Trump allies and possible January 6 compensation, while the Supreme Court...
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TRUMP’S AMERICA IN CRISIS?! Voting Rights GUTTED, Medicaid Frozen & Americans Going BROKE | Habari Live
Tonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down a shocking week in American politics and policy. We dive into the Trump administration freezing $1.3 BILLION in Medicaid reimbursements to California, the growing skepticism surrounding claims of healthcare fraud, and what it could mean for...
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TRUMP’S IRAN CHAOS BACKFIRES?! Gerrymandering, $8 Gas & America Spiraling Out Of Control
On this Saturday morning edition of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing chaos surrounding Trump’s Iran conflict as the Strait of Hormuz erupts again despite White House claims that the ceasefire remains intact. We discuss U.S. naval clashes with Iran, Marco Rubio declaring...
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**DEMOCRACY UNDER FIRE: SCOTUS Gut Punch, Trump’s CHAOTIC Week & Power EXPOSED**
This week on *Habari Live*, we break down a major Supreme Court decision that could reshape voting rights for a generation. In *Louisiana v. Callais*, the Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district — a ruling critics say weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and...
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DISASTER: Trump Agenda COLLAPSES, Courts STRIKE BACK, Allies TURN
TOTAL CHAOS: Trump HUMILIATED, Courts BLOCK Agenda, Allies TURN & Truth EXPOSED**Habari Nation, this episode is PACKED.A federal appeals court just BLOCKED Trump’s asylum crackdown, ruling his “invasion” claim does NOT override U.S. law. At the same time, the DOJ drops MAJOR charges against the...
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🔥 “They Don’t Want This Aired: Epstein Files, Billionaires, Tariffs & Gaza Power Plays”
This week on Habari Live Saturday, Damon and Iesha unpack a series of explosive developments shaking politics, media, and global affairs.We examine the growing controversy surrounding the Epstein files as lawmakers raise questions about secrecy, power, and who may be protected. Why do…
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TOTAL MELTDOWN: Trump Threatens Fed, Allies TURN, War & Lies EXPOSED
On this episode of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down a rapidly shifting political landscape as tensions rise across the board.From Donald Trump threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to growing fractures within the MAGA movement, the cracks are becoming impossible to…
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Global Tensions, Political Fallout & Power Plays: What’s Really Happening Right Now
Habari Live | News Our Way This week on Habari Live, we break down the stories shaping the moment—from a fragile Iran ceasefire that could collapse at any time, to political fallout here at home that’s raising serious questions about power, accountability, and timing. Vice President JD Vance is…
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Is Iran REALLY Negotiating? War Escalates, Jets Downed & Trump Under Fire
Episode Description: Is Iran really negotiating—or is the war escalating faster than we’re being told? In this episode of Habari Live, we break down the latest developments in the Iran conflict after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down, raising serious questions about control, strategy, and what’s...
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Education Cuts, Iran War Costs BILLIONS, Epstein Files, Media Threats — What Is Really Happening?
📺 Episode DescriptionOn this episode of Habari Saturday, Damon and Iesha break down some of the biggest stories shaping America right now — from the push to dismantle the Department of Education, to the growing cost of the Iran war, to new questions about media pressure, the FCC, and the Epstein...
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Trump, War & Power: Fed Case Collapses, Iran Conflict Grows, and the Politics Behind It All
**Episode Description — *Trump, War & Power: Fed Case Collapses, Iran Conflict Grows, and the Politics Behind It All***In this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon and Iesha break down a week of major political and global developments shaping America and the world. A federal judge blocks the Justice...
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Iran and The Epstein Files Controversy Grows: New Allegations Put Trump Back Under Scrutiny
New developments connected to the Epstein files are once again putting former President Donald Trump under renewed scrutiny, as questions resurface about sealed records, past associations, and what information has yet to be fully released to the public. In this episode of Habari Live, Damon…
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“ICE Bombshell, SOTU Meltdown & DOJ Power Moves — What Is Happening to America?”
In this rapid-fire Habari Live breakdown, we examine a series of explosive moments shaping America right now.• ICE holding pregnant teens in a Texas detention facility• A former ICE trainer tells Congress that agents are being trained to ignore the Constitution• FBI Director Kash Patel’s...
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Epstein Files EXPLODE: Redactions, Missing Names & Washington Panic
Epstein Files, Epstein Documents, Epstein Cover Up, Epstein Scandal, DOJ Redactions, FBI Scrubbing, Missing Epstein Records, Missing Documents, Government Scandal, Redacted Names, Unsealed Documents, Transparency Crisis, Political Accountability, Elite Protection, Power and Corruption, Washington...
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Billionaires BOUGHT the Election – Now Americans Pay the Price
On this powerful two-hour edition of **Habari Live Podcast**, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down the forces shaping America today. We examine how billionaires spent a historic **$2.6 billion** to influence the 2024 election—and how ordinary Americans are now paying the price. From the…
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ICE Killing, Oil Wars & Executive Power: What They’re Not Telling You
Tonight on **Habari Live**, we break down two major stories that reveal a dangerous pattern of power, secrecy, and accountability failures — at home and abroad.We begin in **Minnesota**, where state officials say they’ve been shut out of the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of **Renee...
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Minnesota’s Somali Fraud Allegations: What Happened and Who’s Paying the Price
were In this episode of Habari Live, we break down the Minnesota Somali daycare fraud allegations — what sparked them, what authorities are actually saying, and who is paying the price right now. A viral video ignited claims of massive fraud, federal payments were frozen, investigations launched,...
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Trump Loses in Court, Lies to America, and Escalates an Oil War
This week on **Habari Live**, we break down a pattern that’s becoming impossible to ignore.Donald Trump and his allies suffer multiple legal losses as federal courts shut down attempts to block California’s redistricting and rule that ICE cannot hide detention facilities from congressional...
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Trump’s Racist Meltdown Caught on Camera: The America He Wants Is TERRIFYING
In this explosive episode of Habari Live, we break down Donald Trump’s latest rally remarks where he openly praises “white countries” while attacking Black and brown nations, Somali communities, and Rep. Ilhan Omar. We examine how this rhetoric isn’t accidental — it’s part of an authoritarian...
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Trump Shadow War & Pipe Bombshells - What They Hid from You
Habari Live Saturday dives into one of the most explosive news cycles of the year — Trump’s secret strikes, Pete Hegseth’s SignalGate scandal, and shocking new revelations about the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 6.Damon and Iesha break down:🔥...
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Trump’s Racist Migration Ban Backlash
America is at a breaking point — and today’s episode of Habari Live pulls no punches. Damon and Iesha break down the shocking week in U.S. politics: a National Guard soldier killed near the White House, Trump using the tragedy to push racist migration bans, and Congress erupting over his threats…
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Trump Melts Down As The Republican Party Comes Unglued!
Here’s a strong, compelling episode description written in the Habari Live style — perfect for YouTube, Spotify, or your website: Washington is in full meltdown mode — and tonight on Habari Live, we break down the chaos with CNN-level clarity and Habari-style heat. We start with Trump’s explosive...
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Trump's WAR, Epstein Files, And The Erasure Of Black History: America In Crisis
This week on Habari Live Saturday: Trump pushes the U.S. toward war with Venezuela, new Epstein emails shake Washington, and Pete Hegseth tries to remove Black military heroes from history. We analyze Trump’s Veterans Day boos, ICE threats in Chicago, Democrats’ shutdown collapse, farmers…
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Trump Defies Judges — America’s Middle Class on the Brink.”
🔴 HABARI SATURDAY LIVE | “State-Sponsored Violence: Trump’s ICE and the War on American Streets”**From the Supreme Court showdown in *Louisiana v. Callais* to ICE agents assaulting pastors and journalists in Chicago — America is witnessing a wave of government-sanctioned violence. Damon Ellison...
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Lawlessness & Lies: Trump’s Chaos, Miller’s Threats, and Judge Ellis’ Showdown
### 🎙️ **Episode Description**In this explosive episode of *Habari Live*, Damon E and Iesha R break down a week of political lawlessness, hypocrisy, and historic accountability.🔥 **Stories Covered:*** Stephen Miller threatens to arrest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and claims ICE agents have...
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Trumps Shadow War: Violence And Death In Venezuela Waters
🔴 HABARI SATURDAY LIVE | “State-Sponsored Violence: Trump’s ICE and the War on American Streets”**From the Supreme Court showdown in *Louisiana v. Callais* to ICE agents assaulting pastors and journalists in Chicago — America is witnessing a wave of government-sanctioned violence. Damon Ellison...
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Authoritarian Violence in America: Courts, Cops, and the Collapse of Democracy
🔴 HABARI SATURDAY LIVE | “State-Sponsored Violence: Trump’s ICE and the War on American Streets”**From the Supreme Court showdown in *Louisiana v. Callais* to ICE agents assaulting pastors and journalists in Chicago — America is witnessing a wave of government-sanctioned violence. Damon Ellison...
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The Violence Behind Trump’s America: Stephen Miller’s Dark Blueprint | Habari Live
⚠️ LIVE NOW on Habari Live: We’re exposing the man behind the violence driving Trump’s America — Stephen Miller. His “plenary authority” slip wasn’t a mistake — it was a warning.From leaked white nationalist emails to extremist policies, Miller’s ideology fuels the chaos we’re seeing in Chicago,...
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💥 TRUMP’S MELTDOWN: ICE Raids Chicago, Shutdown Chaos, RFK Jr. & Wild UN Speech | Habari Live 💥
💥 TRUMP’S MELTDOWN: ICE Raids Chicago, Shutdown Chaos, RFK Jr. & Wild UN Speech | Habari Live 💥---The streets of Chicago are on edge — **troops in the Loop, ICE agents storming neighborhoods, protesters arrested, and even a city alderperson taken into custody.** Meanwhile in D.C., **Trump...
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Habari Live:🚨 ICE UNDER ATTACK! Bullets, Tear Gas & Trump’s UN Meltdown
🚨 **ICE UNDER ATTACK! CHAOS ERUPTS IN AMERICA!** 🚨🔥 Bullets engraved with “ANTI-ICE,” tear gas in the streets, and Trump’s UN speech meltdown — THIS is the episode you can’t miss. 🔥In this explosive edition of **Habari Live**, Damon & Iesha break it all down:* Tear gas & protests outside ICE...
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🔥 Free Speech Under Fire: Trump, Political Violence & America’s Breaking Point | Habari Live
Here’s a detailed, YouTube-ready episode description for your Habari Live episode: Episode Description: In this explosive episode of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha dive into the hottest Trending Clips shaking up America’s political and cultural landscape. From Donald Trump dismissing drug busts and...
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Habari Live: Violence in America Narratives, Hypocrisy, and the Truth They Ignore
Here’s a YouTube episode description tailored for your Habari Live: What’s Trending segment: Habari Live: What’s Trending – Violence, Hypocrisy, and Accountability In this episode of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the biggest stories making waves across the country. From ICE ripping a...
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Habari Live: RFK Jr. Endangers Americas Healt + How Trump Is Destroying The GOP
In this episode of the Habari Live Podcast, Damon and Iesha break down the escalating chaos in American politics and public health: 🚨 RFK Jr. is under fire in a Senate hearing for firing CDC Director Susan Monarez, spreading anti-vaccine rhetoric, and fueling confusion over COVID-19 vaccine...
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Habari Live is where news, culture, politics, and community come together—our way. Hosted by Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan, the Phoenix-based podcast delivers honest conversations, bold perspectives, and in-depth analysis of the stories affecting Black communities and people across America. From breaking news and social justice to entertainment and everyday life, Habari Live brings you truth that stays undefeated.News Our Way. News That Hits Different.
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