Karen Hunter Is Awesome!

Karen interviews "The Foolish Optimist" Amy McDonald to confront why white Americans often fail to listen to Black voices, examine the structural roots of white nationalism, and discuss how cultivating radical empathy and accountability can help rebuild genuine community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen reflects on the nation's 250th anniversary by challenging listeners to define their own American identity, discussing the need for a new, inclusive constitution, and urging everyone to vote in November. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the eve of The United States' 250th Anniversary, join Karen Hunter and Historian Michael Harriot for a lengthy & deep discussion on the history of a nation, and the true history it tries not to share with its people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host - W. Kamau Bell - sits with Karen Hunter to discuss the state of the world and his podcast, 'Who's With Me?' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following her conversation from yesterday's episode, Karen ponders the question of redeemability - receiving some strong opinions from Award-Winning Novelist & Professor Dr. Daniel Black. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marshan Camese, a Louisiana factory worker-turned-activist, shares with Karen & Dr. Daniel Black his motivation to get in the fight! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen highlights the importance of taking initiative, featuring insights on how to create your own luck and the value of simple, consistent actions to spark positive changes in your life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen shares her appreciation for 'Love Island USA,' discussing the show’s focus on diverse representation and authentic connections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen reflects on a personal encounter with neighborhood deer and the mechanics of the ancient African strategy game Awari to deliver a powerful life lesson on the strategic and human necessity of always leaving your opponent a pathway to change and a seed to rebuild. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen responds to listener feedback regarding her & Amber Cabral's previous critique of David Oyelowo's controversial accent remarks, reinforcing her stance on cultural accountability and zero tolerance for harmful representations of Black American history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen and Amber Cabral strongly criticize actor David Oyelowo for his controversial remarks suggesting that a Southern Black American accent is simply a Nigerian accent mixed with "slavery" and "subservience." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sophia Chang alongside her daughter Jian Hong Shi join Karen Hunter & Lurie Daniel Favors for thought provoking discussion on the dynamics between Black & Asian Americans following a South Carolina jury finding convenience store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the fatal 2023 shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen Hunter hosts a deep conversation with acclaimed storyteller Walter Mosley - including additional bonus material! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen dives into the origin of her passion for reading and how it can also make you a better writer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen sits down with journalist and author Richard Kreitner to dismantle the myth of a historically unified United States, exploring how secession and deep divisions have shaped the country's landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen & Amber Cabral stick around after 'The Karen Hunter Show' on SiriusXM Urban View for additional conversation with a caller, as well as discussion on Jay Z's partnership with Target. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen uses an approach to poverty reduction in rural China to challenge the American system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen takes a listen to Trevor Noah's thoughts on an ideal society...is he correct? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen explores the power of strategic collaboration, breaking down how the Patel community utilized the "Dhandho way" philosophy of low-risk, high-reward entrepreneurship to completely dominate the American motel industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen honors the legacy of Memphis' People’s Grocery Store, a thriving Black-owned cooperative founded in 1889, while exploring how its profound economic success tragically provoked a violent, jealous backlash that resulted in the lynching of its founders and fueled Ida B. Wells’s historic anti-lynching crusade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen speaks with Liz Abunaw, the visionary behind Forty Acres Fresh Market, about her inspiring journey from launching pop-up markets to opening a permanent grocery store dedicated to providing fresh food and combatting food insecurity in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen reflects with Amber Cabral on her eye-opening experience while visiting Chicago to receive an honorary doctorate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen explores the challenging personal work required to truly achieve wellness and success, using the tenacious history of Singapore's societal transformation to illustrate how strict boundaries and accountability shape a better community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen explores a key lesson from Singapore’s legendary leader Lee Kuan Yew: while we may not easily shift someone’s inner value systems, we can absolutely alter their outward behavior by establishing firm, unavoidable consequences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen reflects on a transformative conversation with guest Amber Cabral and a poignant archival interview with the late pastor Chuck Swindoll, exploring the profound human necessity of truly knowing, accepting, and boldly living as yourself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen honors the legendary Josephine Baker, exploring her incredible journey from surviving childhood racial terror in East St. Louis to becoming an international superstar, a courageous French resistance spy, and a passionate voice for global unity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Karen grapples with the exhausting cycles of political and social struggles, Dr. Daniel Black offers a powerful reminder that we don't just fight to win—we fight to let our opponents know we are here and unwilling to back down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen reflects on balancing life’s hardships by intentionally choosing actions, words, and strategies that spread goodness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baltimore transplant Robert breaks down why the narrative surrounding Black neighborhoods needs a serious rewrite, sharing how a mindset shift, local homeownership programs, and boots-on-the-ground community organizing can help us buy back the block before outsiders do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reflecting on the anniversary of Maya Angelou's passing, Karen Hunter shares how reading the literary icon changed her childhood and why truly "growing up" means taking responsibility for the space you occupy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author and activist Kevin Powell joins Karen Hunter to discuss how reading serves as the ultimate tool for personal transformation, critical thinking, and social change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bestselling historian and author Kenneth C. Davis joins to discuss 'The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction,' exploring how short, impactful reads can combat the modern decline in reading habits and keep us intellectually engaged. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Karen Hunter shares a valuable life lesson on the importance of discovering and mastering a single, unique talent, drawing inspiration from fighting games and politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After 18 seasons as Dr. Owen Hunt, Kevin McKidd joins Karen Hunter to reflect on his emotional departure in the Season 22 finale—an episode he also directed—and what’s next as he trades Grey Sloan Memorial for new creative horizons.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joy D. Calloway, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, joins Karen Hunter to discuss the organization’s 40-year legacy of advocacy and their bold new policy agenda aimed at achieving health equity for the 21 million Black women and girls in America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Kemi Doll joins Karen Hunter to discuss her new book, A Terrible Strength, exposing the systemic medical neglect of Black women and providing a roadmap for unlearning "womb suffering" to achieve true healing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Pierre Johnson sits down with Karen Hunter to discuss revolutionary approaches to treating uterine fibroids and why specialized care is essential for women’s long-term health. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Charis Chambers joins Karen Hunter to demystify menstrual health, breaking down the science of the cycle while empowering listeners to advocate for their own reproductive wellness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole Hayes opens up about her transparent journey through business restructuring and financial hardship, while explaining how her desire to inspire others through authentic sisterhood led her to join the latest season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen Hunter and Tremell McKenzie (AKA: The Cashflow Coach) discuss a thought-provoking article by Noah Hawley in The Atlantic, exploring the concept of the "hubris of accomplishment" where billionaires like Jeff Bezos become insulated from accountability, leading to a larger conversation on the social responsibility of the ultra-wealthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Sunyatta Amen shares natural strategies to combat sugar addiction, discussing how herbs like ginseng and cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar levels and suppress sugar cravings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen Hunter sits down with Dr. Rosemari Mealy to discuss her intentional health routine, including her transition from coffee to black tea to avoid caffeine-induced jitteriness and support a more balanced nervous system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drawing on her journey as a serial entrepreneur and the experiences of Pinky Cole, Karen Hunter explores the shift from a cynical view of professional relationships to a heart-centered approach focused on community and contribution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen & Roderick Morrow share their experiences watching the Amazon Prime animated series Invincible, praising creator Robert Kirkman’s ability to refine the original graphic novel's storytelling for television while highlighting the show’s diverse cast and profound exploration of responsibility and the consequences of violence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roderick Morrow shares his "nerd origin story," recounting how a childhood fascination with comic books like The X-Men and Spider-Man evolved into a lifelong passion for complex, socially relevant narratives featuring Black heroes created by visionaries like Dwayne McDuffie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Sunyatta Amen joins Karen Hunter to discuss the "loneliness epidemic" identified by the Biden Administration's Surgeon General, explaining how social isolation creates serious physical health risks—comparable to smoking and obesity—and why fostering intergenerational community is essential for holistic wellness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drawing on lessons from a Stanford entrepreneurship exercise and the biblical parable of the talents, Karen Hunter and Tremell McKenzie (AKA: The Cashflow Coach) discuss shifting one's perspective on money from a simple means of survival to a tool for strategic investment and personal freedom.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check with Karen Hunter as her 40-Day Year continues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen speaks with Peabody Award-winning journalist Geoff Bennett about his book 'Black Out Loud,' exploring the 1990s "Golden Age" of Black sitcoms, the strategic business decisions that fueled their rise, and the systemic challenges that led to the eventual displacement of Black creators by major networks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the fourth and final installment, Karen talks with Professor Justin McDaniel about the profound impact of intentional silence, the balance found in extreme experiences, and how his decade-long practice of reading novels in the classroom fosters deep human connection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.