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Raw Signal Media
by Raw Signal
Formerly MAPS Media, Raw Signal Media is our expanded, multi-platform creative hub. We bridge independent journalism and creative culture, giving a home to voices the traditional industry sidelines. We provide an uncompromising space for local news coverage, fearless accountability, cultural deep dives, and sonic preservation.
Episodes
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"They're Playing In Your Face — The Election IS Happening"
Let's be real. People are out here genuinely asking if there's even going to be an election. And the answer is yes — but not because everything is fine. Because people are fighting like hell to make sure it happens. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how we got here. From the Big Lie…
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Hurricane Isaias, an ICE Shooting in NYC, and Trump’s Diesel Deal with Putin | Weekly Roundup, Oct. 10, 2026
The biggest stories of the week, broken down in plain English in about five minutes. This week: 🌀 Hurricane Isaias slams the Florida Panhandle as the latest first hurricane of a season in over 100 years 🚨 Federal agents shoot a man in NYC with a 5-year-old in the car, and who holds them...
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Are We Entertained?
Leise Winny and Royce are back with everything your group chat has been arguing about this week. In this episode: Jasmine Guy gets picked apart for aging, and why men never get the same treatment Trump says he “feels badly” for the Cornell 7 Should billionaires fly their friends, first class? The...
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10/4/2026 Weekly News Snapshot
This Week on Raw Signal: Executions, Scandals, and the Road to the Midterms Your 5-minute news snapshot for the week of October 4th. This week: Tennessee's Christa Pike was set to be executed — she never made it to the chamber, and she's now unconscious on a ventilator, according to her lawyers....
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Duality
A country singer nobody's heard of just dethroned Mariah Carey. Cornell University let a rapist stay on campus. Trump told America we have "the best poverty." And somebody put a dead man's face on an AI trend and called it content. We got into all of it. Royce asks whether people actually want to...
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Cocked
This week, Leise and Royce go there — from military death counts and House races to sacred sounds and secular beats to who really owns the definition of intelligence. In this episode: Service member deaths that didn't make the news Trump blocking outlets, and what that means for press access All...
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Sometimes Winning Comes With Boo Boo
Royce and Leise are back on The Sidebar to break down everything from viral absurdities to deep cultural critiques. This week, the crew tackles why we process public figures as symbols rather than individuals, the coded distance-making behind skin-tone labels, rigged institutional games, and...
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What is American Culture?
What defines American culture—and who actually gets written into the laws that govern it? In this episode of We Vote Too, host Leise Winny pulls back the curtain on how media, entertainment, and identity politics dictate policy, power, and the ballot box. Joining the show is comedian, actor, and...
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You Don't Know What you don't know
Lloyd snatched a fan's wig clean off his blazer. The White House is running Tetris games about deportation on a dot-gov website. A Black woman used Stand Your Ground in Florida, and it worked. Beyoncé is selling an empty box for almost $1,000. And Fat Joe told the world he's the Blackest person...
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Scammers Gone Scam
Welcome back to the SIDEBAR PODCAST, hosted by Leise Winny and Royce. This week, the crew kicks things off with an insane gauntlet of scammers, unpacks fake NFL players defrauding dozens of women, and calls out the reality TV star caught faking a Duke medical degree. They dive straight into the...
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Race Hustlin'
Royce and Leise Winny kick off with a jam-packed check-in covering everything from the latest Disney and NFL apparel collaboration, AI engines giving openly biased advice, and Target pulling an offensive clown costume off the shelves, to looming economic anxiety, a week-long power crisis in Gary,...
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Men get their toes sucked too
Royce, alongside co-host Leise Winny, opens with a chaotic, unfiltered check-in that swings from bedroom preferences—tackling whether sucking toes is actually nasty or a mutual pleasure—to the deeper cultural debate over who gets to define modern womanhood. They break down the emerging new income...
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No Pennys, No Husbands, No Problems
On this episode of SIDEBAR PODCAST, hosts Leise Winny and Royce are back talking a lot of -ish (and yes, Leise’s fiber gummy updates are back on the table). We’re running through the wildest headlines of the week—from viral health myths to futuristic economic takes—before diving into deep,...
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Celebrity Political Era
The black squares went up. The statements dropped. The celebrities showed out. And then — what? Episode 8 of We Vote Too is asking the question everybody skipped: when celebrity activism becomes the loudest voice in the room, does it lead people to the polls — or just to the post? We're unpacking...
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Talking a Lot of -ish
From fiber gummies to political receipts, hosts Leise Winny and Royce are talking a whole lot of -ish on this week’s episode of SIDEBAR PODCAST. We’re breaking down the news cycle and taking on some heavy-hitting social topics. 🔥 What We’re Talking About: Leise’s fiber gummy update Trump...
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Stop Explaining -ish
Stop explaining -ish! This week on SIDEBAR PODCAST, hosts Leise Winny and Royce are breaking down everything from the week's headlines to therapy culture, main-character energy, and the job market. Opening & News Check-In: Taylor Farms False Positive Trump at the World Cup & Argentina vs. the…
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AI is laughing at us.
Welcome back to another unfiltered, heavy-hitting installment of The SIDEBAR PODCAST, steered this week by your lead host, Royce, alongside co-host Leise Winny. The crew kicks things off with an absolute whirlwind of a check-in, tracking the massive national shockwaves following the sudden…
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The Big Fat Student Loan Debate
They told us a degree was the path to a better life. Nobody mentioned the $1.7 trillion in debt that came with it. In Episode 10, We Vote Too tackles the student loan debate head-on — breaking down the cuts, the confusion, and the communities hit hardest when the government decides to play games...
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Dry Em'
This week we're getting into it — from rappers cozying up to MAGA (Flo Rida really did that at Trump's "Freedom 250"?) to the real question of whether we boycott Essence Fest this year. We break down why your gas and electric bill is about to hit different, why student loan repayment just got…
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Built the Movement. Did It Build Power?
Built the Movement. Did It Build Power? | ft. Deric Gilliard Did the Civil Rights Movement actually redistribute power in America — or just expand access without changing who holds it? In this episode of We Vote Too, we sit down with author, historian, and former federal advisor Deric Gilliard to...
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The Red, the PEDs, and The Sabotage
Welcome back to another raw and heavy-hitting episode of the SIDEBAR PODCAST. Driven by your lead host, Royce, along with co-host Leise Winny, the crew sets off straight into a chaotic look at the week's most toxic internet behavior, major sports drama, and celebrity updates. The opening check-in...
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Journalism is Democracy
In a media landscape increasingly fractured by algorithmic echo chambers and unverified viral reporting, establishing a shared baseline of facts has become one of the greatest challenges facing modern American democracy. In this episode of We Vote Too, host Leise Winny sits down with…
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Free Will, Grooming Secrets, & The Gooner Gang
Welcome back to another raw and highly unfiltered episode of the SIDEBAR PODCAST, steered this week by your lead host, Royce, alongside co-host Leise Winny. The crew kicks off the session with a chaotic look at the modern news cycle, tackling everything from ongoing global conflicts and...
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Big Girls, Body Counts, & The Knicks Finally Winning a Ring
Welcome back to another raw, unfiltered episode of the h SIDEBAR PODCAST, hosted by your lead, Royce, alongside co-host Leise Winny. This week, the crew kicks off with a massive check-in covering everything from preference culture and the validity of lived experience over textbooks to the…
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Maryland in the Middle: Of Voting, DC politics and Activism
No one actually calls Maryland "the middle" of America, but both geographically and politically, it sits right in the thick of a high-stakes tug-of-war. Being positioned directly in the shadow of Washington, D.C., means federal politics doesn't just influence the state—it directly reshapes it. On...
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People Be Goofy
Who decides the rules of modern masculinity, and why does it feel like everyone is policing each other's lives? This episode breaks down the cultural boundaries we place on men, the shifting dynamics of relationships when finances change, and why we’ve collectively elevated celebrities to the...
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We Back
We back! The crew hits the ground running with a packed episode that kicks off with a chaotic opening welcome before diving straight into a whirlwind of pop culture, sports, and headline-grabbing news. We touch on everything from Jay-Z linking up at The Roots and Drake shattering yet another...
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The Real Ones
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce ask a simple question with complicated answers: Who are the real ones anymore? The episode opens with global politics, internet culture, and identity all colliding at once. From conversations around political corruption and the optics of the...
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Fear Is a Campaign Strategy
Fear has always been a powerful political tool — but in today’s media environment, it feels constant. Fear of crime. Fear of immigrants. Fear of losing democracy. Fear of “the other side.” Fear is everywhere. But what is all of this fear actually doing to us psychologically? And why does it work…
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2.0
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce bounce between politics, culture, aging, survival mode, and the emotional games people play — all with the kind of humor and uncomfortable honesty that makes Sidebar feel like a group chat that accidentally became therapy. The episode opens...
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Everybody Healing. Nobody Healed
This week, Leise and Royce jump from the glamour of the Met Gala to the chaos of internet culture, politics, identity, and healing — all in one unfiltered conversation. They break down the biggest moments from Beyoncé and the MET, react to conversations around strip clubs shutting down, and…
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The Looking Glass
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce move through culture, politics, and identity with their signature mix of humor and real talk — all from a Black millennial POV that doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable questions. Leise opens the show with a wide-ranging check-in that jumps...
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Accountability Wars
The Sidebar Podcast — Accountability Wars This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce step into one of the messiest conversations out right now: accountability — who gets it, who avoids it, and who decides? The episode opens with a rapid-fire mix of headlines and cultural moments…
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WE VOTE TOO- We Forgot About USAID: What Happens When Global Aid Disappears?
What happens when the systems designed to support global stability quietly fade into the background—or worse, get ignored altogether? In this episode of We Vote Too, host Leise Winny sits down with Clifford Brown, a retired Senior U.S. Foreign Service Officer and author of Inside USAID: An…
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“We Outside, But At What Cost?”
This episode is a wild ride through culture, contradictions, and the conversations people want to have but don’t always say out loud. Leise and Royce kick things off, unpacking everything from the Offset shooting headlines to the bigger question—are we being told the truth about global conflicts,...
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We Vote Too Podcast: Fascism, It's Not Just an Insult
10m:55s ***SKIP TO THE GOOD PART: INTERVIEW STARTS*** The word "fascist" is everywhere right now — on the news, on your timeline, in the group chat where nobody asked. But what does it actually mean? And are we just emotionally freestyling with historical terminology? Season 2 of We Vote Too is...
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We Vote Too Season 2
New Episodes dropping on 4/6/2026
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Rich Laugh
Rich Laugh (Episode 13) This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce take a wild ride through pop culture, politics, internet behavior, and the uncomfortable truths people don’t like to say out loud. The episode kicks off with a mix of headlines and hot takes — from Michael B....
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I speak Hypocrite
What does it really mean to call someone a hypocrite — and are we all guilty of it? This week on The Side Bar Podcast, Leise and Royce get into the contradictions people love to ignore… especially when it benefits them. From personal accountability to politics, propaganda, and perception —…
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The More You Discern
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce move from local culture to national dysfunction with one central idea: discernment is survival. The episode opens by pushing back against the lazy idea that Baltimore begins and ends with The Wire, before diving into accents across...
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The Product
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce bounce between culture, dating, internet behavior, and the strange ways modern life turns people into “products.” The episode opens with Royce setting the tone before the conversation dives straight into everyday awkwardness — like…
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Business Klass
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce sit down with William Honablew Jr., Business Consultant, for a sharp, layered conversation about capitalism, leadership, culture, and power. From understanding business ownership in Black communities to navigating influence, distraction,...
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You Only Like the Froot People
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce spiral from vacation energy to death, religion, cereal psychology, and modern relationships — because of course they do. After thanking recent guests, Royce recaps his vacation and explains why he might be too royal for Carnival. The...
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The Royce's
This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce sit down and introduce Royce from Royce's Rant for a layered conversation that moves from masculinity to culture, protest politics, and the psychology of relationships. The episode moves through everything from old-school names...
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Kiss My Grits Episode
The conversation kicks off with personal check-ins and Black History Month reflections before welcoming Kiss My Grits, who breaks down how she got into true crime and why internet obsession culture is… a lot. From there, nothing is safe. We get into messy celebrity takes, cultural contradictions,...
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Did It on ’Em
This episode of The Sidebar Podcast moves fluidly between humor, reflection, and sharp cultural critique. The conversation starts light before expanding into what adulthood really looks like — from making friends after 30 to navigating social spaces that feel increasingly hollow. The episode...
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Black Male Podcast Syndrome
This episode of The Sidebar Podcast moves fast and hits hard. From questioning the competence of the Trump administration to unpacking sports heartbreak, political contradictions, and cultural absurdities, the conversation bounces between humor and sharp critique. The episode touches on coaching...
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“Remedial”
This episode of The Sidebar Podcast is unapologetically remedial — in the best way. From admitting baddie tendencies and questioning how “straight” straight really is, to awkward neighbor interactions and conversations that spiral fast, this episode leans fully into chaos, honesty, and...
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Protect Your Piece | End-of-Year Chaos, Venezuela Crisis, Internet Outrage & Media Truth
End-of-year energy has everyone saying they’re “protecting their peace,” but this episode asks the sharper question: what piece are people actually protecting? Peace of mind, a piece of clout, a baddie era, or something more? This episode breaks down the contradiction of claiming peace while...
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“Thee Creasemis”
In this episode of The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce deliver a true Christmas miracle of chaos, culture, and commentary. From watching the Diddy documentary and deciding once and for all that Mase won, to questioning why cartoons are disappearing and whether SpongeBob has been a victim…
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Formerly MAPS Media, Raw Signal Media is our expanded, multi-platform creative hub. We bridge independent journalism and creative culture, giving a home to voices the traditional industry sidelines. We provide an uncompromising space for local news coverage, fearless accountability, cultural deep dives, and sonic preservation.
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