The North Star with Shaun King
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286: The Aftermath – Breaking Down the Stock Market’s Reaction to the Midterm Elections, with Jason Mahabirsingh
The "Blue Wave" we anticipated last week is officially here. But while much of the country is celebrating, Wall Street took a different path, with technology stocks dipping into red territory. This week, we take stock of the midterms and market movement to share clear, tangible steps to help keep...
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285: Hope for a New America – A Discussion of the Mid-Term Elections and Your Money with Dr. Khalilah Harris Esq.
With mid-term elections upon us, we need to dive deep into potential policy changes and their economic impacts. To break it all down, we’re bringing in the big guns: Dr. Khalilah Harris, Esq.—political consultant, Executive Director of the Public Justice Center in Baltimore, MD, and frequent…
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284: Can Capitalism Solve More Problems than Socialism? A Conversation with Bobby Turner of Turner Impact Capital
Many people view capitalism as evil. What if it can be used to make the world a better place? Today, we are having a special conversation with one of the world's top social impact investors, Bobby Turner. He breaks down his playbook for generating strong financial returns while delivering...
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283: HBCUs as a tool for Generational Wealth
It's homecoming season. This week we are at Tennessee State University's homecoming discussing the history of HBCUs, their continued relevance and how they help black people move up the economic ladder. Today's guests are Lamark Holley of Morgan State University and Passion Smith of Hampton...
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The Last Day You Will Ever See Me Like This.
I wanted to write something thoughtful here, but my arms, hands, and fingers hurt too much.Tomorrow morning, I’m having spinal reconstruction surgery. I filmed this on my way to my pre-surgery appointment.I wish I had told you sooner how much pain I’ve been in. I wish I had let you in on this...
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🎥 In the past 24 hours Saudi Arabia has given such a GIFT TO ISRAEL. By bombing maternity hospitals and schools for little girls in Yemen, they've cornered most Muslim leaders of the world.
In the past 24 hours Saudi Arabia has given such a GIFT TO ISRAEL. By bombing maternity hospitals and schools for little girls in Yemen, they've cornered most Muslim leaders of the world. For 3 years they've spoken out against Israel doing such a thing. But now they do it.For all of you shameful...
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282: (Sister)Loc’d In for Profits – A Conversation with Lerato Beauty’s Briana Gilchrist
Our guest this week went from being the first in her family to graduate from college to working for a billionaire to leaving the corporate rat race to launch a beauty business as a loctician. In the conversation, we break down entrepreneurship and civic engagement on the path to building wealth....
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🎥 Zach Bryan, one of the most popular country music singers in the world, wore a FREE PALESTINE shirt last night at the stadium that banned Macklemore.
Wow. What you are looking at is one of the largest country music singers in the world, Zach Bryan, wearing a FREE PALESTINE shirt at the very stadium of the owner that banned Macklemore. For those of you who don’t live in the United States, this is a big deal. People on the left and the right are...
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🎥 Israel killed this Christian mother and daughter in Gaza while they slept last night. Do the Christians of the world even care?
Their names were Maisa Daoud and her daughter Mari. They are among the hundreds of Christians in Gaza that have been slaughtered by Israel. All while American Christians continue to basically worship the government of Israel and treat them like they are God. It’s so disgraceful. This is a public...
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🎥 The Most Devastating Arial Footage of Gaza Ever Seen. The Entire World Should Hold Its Head In Shame. I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It.
It’s completely and utterly outrageous and devastating and evil and utterly shameful that we have all basically watched this happen right under our noses. I swear they aim to kill everyone there. These videos are a part of a daily series by Shaun King where he chooses 1-2 videos per day to share...
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281: Investing Well Together Part 2: Growing an Investment Club Into a Private Equity Fund
Last week we took you into the annual meeting of the Morgan and Holmes investment club. This week we take you back into that meeting for the second half where we strategize on how the investment club can get to the next level. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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🎥 Hands down this is THE single best speech given THIS year at the United Nations.
And yes, he’s speaking of Israel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenorthstar.com/subscribe
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Israel and the United States killed his mother, father, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and neighbors. So at 16 years old he became a fighter for Hamas. DO YOU BLAME HIM?
His name was Suhaib Lobbad (October 25, 2008 – September 7, 2025). He died as a 16 year old boy fighting back against Israel. DO YOU BLAME HIM???? I think I can make this easy. If someone killed your mother what would you do?What if it was your mother and father?And your brothers and sisters?And...
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280: Black Investment Clubs: Investing Well Together- featuring Morgan and Holmes LLC
nvestment clubs have been around for over a century, but today, they are driving a powerful movement of wealth-building in the Black community. This week, we’re taking you inside the annual meeting of Morgan and Holmes LLC—an investment club founded in 2019 by a group of Morgan State University...
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279: Buying a (Dental) Business In A Strange Land – With Dr. Ahmed Collins
How do you turn calculated risks into long-term wealth? This week, we’re in Phoenix Arizona with a former Baltimore dentist who relocated across the country to acquire his own dental practice. We break down his exact playbook for business ownership, real estate investing, and wealth building....
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🎥Israel and the United States shot and killed a 10 year old boy in Gaza today. You probably paid for it. Here is his funeral.
His name was Ubaida Sheikh Al-Eid. If was Jewish he’d be all over the news, but because he’s Palestinian, because he’s a Muslim, because he’s not white - you won’t see him ANYWHERE. It’s almost as if we don’t show his face and tell his story that it literally won’t be seen by 99% of you. These...
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🎥 Israel and the United States Literally Dropped a Bomb on a Reporter in Lebanon WHILE HE WAS ON AIR.
His name is Ali Chbib and he and his cameraman are fighting to stay alive right now after this bombing in Southern Lebanon. This is what happens when nobody actually holds criminal nations and terrorists accountable. They are now fully emboldened by the lack of accountability and feel like they…
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278: A (Daejon Love) Story: Avoiding Romance and Other Scams featuring Mervin Bourne Esq.
How did a fake 49ers player truck 26 different women into handing over more than $1.3 million? This week we tackle (pun intended) the high-stakes world of modern deception. We break down the intricate design of romance scams, pyramid schemes, email phishing and those accidental text messages you...
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🎥 Israel and the United States Just Obliterated a 6 Year Old Girl in Gaza on Her Way to School. How Do You Justify This? It’s Utterly Evil and Despicable.
Her name was Wafaa Akila. She was just a little girl. And this morning in Gaza the United States and Israel obliterated her - blowing her to bits in the middle of the street. It’s so completely and utterly despicable and evil. I say this daily, but imagine for a moment that the roles were…
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🎥 Jewish Terrorist Beats Dog to Death After Attempting to Steal the Home of Palestinian Family in the West Bank.
(Sorry for my absence yesterday day. I had a difficult and painful doctor’s appointment and just couldn’t focus enough to write.) Imagine, just for a moment, that it was someone from Hamas beating their own dog to death… the outrage would be viral. Now imagine someone from Hamas tried to steal…
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🎥 Mike Huckabee Says Palestinians in Gaza Aren’t Starving and Need “A Good Dose of Ozempic” - This Man is the US Ambassador to Israel and a “Christian” Leader. He Sold His Soul to Israel.
I am too angry to even type something smart here. This is what we are up against. These videos are a part of a daily series by Shaun King where he chooses 1-2 videos per day to share with you a glimpse of what is happening in the world. He will aim to show you what the mainstream Western media...
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🎥 Congressman Thomas Massie Names 14 Co-Conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein, Including David Copperfield, and Demands Their Prosecution. What Now?
Don’t take my word for it. Don’t take Thomas Massie’s word for it. Google ANY of the following names, AND Jeffrey Epstein, and you will see the evidence against them is already public and overwhelming. These are some of the richest and most powerful people on the planet. Most of them are also…
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🎥 :: Palestinian Mother & Toddler Shot and Killed by Israeli Snipers. Anyone Who Tried to Help Also Shot :: Video of the Day :: Monday, August 31st, 2026 :: Edition 008
You might be tired of hearing me say this, but if this mother and her little son were Jewish, or Israeli, or white you would know their names. Their stories would be ALL OVER THE NEWS. And of course they would. They should. If this was a Jewish mother and child I would want it covered in the…
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🎥 :: Jewish Supremacists Beat an NBC Film Crew - Including Beating Their Guide, a Palestinian Woman, Unconscious :: Video of the Day :: Sunday, August 30th, 2026 :: Edition 007
Do you understand who and what we are dealing with here?Matt is an esteemed reporter for NBC. I have respected him for years. His team was all badly beaten by Jewish supremacists - and they beat their Palestinian guide, a 51 year old woman, UNTIL SHE WAS UNCONSCIOUS. And here’s what is WILD - the...
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277: Milestone Moments: Why Your 40s or 50s Might Be Your Real Starting Point (with Aliah Summers)
Does the approach of your next birthday make you feel like you’re behind on your financial or life goals? From retirement savings to home ownership, the traditional "milestone timeline" often leaves us feeling like we're falling short. Join us as we dive into Oprah’s "Life Starts at 44"…
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🎥 The Most Brilliant, Methodical Explanation of What Gaza is ACTUALLY Like Right Now :: Video of the Day :: Thursday, August 27th, 2026 :: Edition 004
Please just take a few minutes out of your day to watch this. Athena Rayburn is about as informed on Gaza as any Western charity leader in the world. I respect her tremendously. I hate to say it, but sometimes many of you need to hear something from a white person before you fully understand it…
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276: The Expat’s Guide to Building Wealth in the Caribbean - featuring Khalil Revan
This week, we're heading to Saint Maarten to sit down with an old friend from New Jersey who moved to the Caribbean 20 years ago to completely reimagine his life and career. We unpack a brief history of the island and dive into the real entrepreneurial opportunities waiting for bold Americans.…
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275: Surviving The Current Administration (Part 2) – A Conversation with Talynn Sharp
Last week we gave economic and financial tips and strategies for making the most of these last 2 years in the current presidential administration. This week is very different. We are taking a microscopic look at the negative impact on Black students at PWIs and discussing ideas for revitalizing…
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274: Still D.R.E. / Surviving This Administration
Andrea is back, and she’s kicking things off with a special announcement you won’t want to miss! Plus, with midterm elections around the corner, we’ve officially reached the halfway mark of the current presidential administration. Regardless of where you stand politically, staying informed on...
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273: Here Comes the Judge… A Conversation on Law with the Honorable Judge Monique Holaman
ur friend happens to be a judge. We talk all the time about legal matters and today you get to gain from her insight on lawsuits, special needs trusts, guardianships, foreclosures and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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273: Here Comes the Judge… A Conversation on Law with the Honorable Judge Monique Holaman
Our friend happens to be a judge. We talk all the time about legal matters and today you get to gain from her insight on lawsuits, special needs trusts, guardianships, foreclosures and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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272: Advanced Tax Planning with Alleson Tate
We are bringing in a special guest this week to shine some light on common mistakes people make when doing their own taxes and high-level strategies for optimizing your tax situation. Alleson is the Founder of Avere Wealth in Atlanta. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...
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271: They are Dancing on the Grave of Uncle Nearest
At first, we were all so proud of the company that was created to honor the Black man who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Now, the company is stumbling and critics are having a field day. Today we offer an alternate take on the situation and share some life and business lessons that can…
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270: My Mayor is Muslim… Life Lessons from Knicks in 5
The NY Knicks just pulled off the impossible – winning a world championship in a David and Goliath moment. In attaining this victory, the team made some important decisions that made all the difference. Today, we celebrate this team of diverse talent, with players coming together from multiple...
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269: Breaking Down the K-shaped Economy
Once a quarter we sit down and take a look at what’s really happening in the financial markets. This week, we are talking about the K‑shaped economy—a split reality where the top arm of the “K” is doing great, powered by high-income households, asset owners, and fast‑growing technology, while the...
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268: Lessons from the FIRE
The FIRE movement — Financially Independent, Retiring Early — is built around the idea that young people can break from traditional career paths and retire in their 20s, 30s, or 40s. Some followers take an extreme approach, saving up to 75% of every paycheck, which isn’t realistic for most…
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267: The Next Big Thing- Breaking Down IPOs and Meme Coins
SpaceX filed paperwork this week to launch one of the largest IPOs (initial public offerings) in history, and we may see several record‑setting public debuts before year-end. At the same time, a flood of new Meme coins (a speculative type of cryptocurrency) is hitting the market—sometimes dozens…
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266: Money Math and The Co-Holding Paradox
Making day-to-day money decisions can be incredibly confusing when you are juggling competing priorities like paying off debt, investing for the future, and building a savings cushion. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a simple framework for your money math? In this episode, we give you some rules…
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265: When Grandma’s Money Is Funny
Nearly half of all Black and Hispanic seniors over the age of 65 are living dangerously close to the poverty line. On today’s show we give financial strategies for surviving retirement on very little and a list of resources for assistance. Please share this very special episode with your older...
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264: Draft Season — Momma I Made It!
This spring will give rise to many new millionaires across the NFL, NBA, WNBA and other professional sports. Additionally, many of us regular folk will be experiencing new high-paying careers, promotions at work, raises and bonuses. This week we give advice to those who are leveling up…
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263: Making Good Money… Still Broke…
Then we saw a headline this week that read: Americans With Higher Incomes Are Starting to Fall Behind on Payments. It reminds us of the fact that even as we make more money, we can still have financial problems. On this week’s show we share wealth-building advice for the high income earner. This…
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262: College D-Day, Supportive Involvement and Bad Gospel Grammar
We are approaching the day when aspiring college students must decide on a university. How do we, as the caring adults in their lives, practice “supportive involvement” and guide them towards the best decision -- one that balances their future goals with your family’s financial readiness? This...
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261: A Public Conversation about “Private Credit”
There’s a growing list of issues weighing on the markets — the war involving Iran, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and rising chatter about a potential new “credit crisis” emerging in private credit. But what is Private Credit? Today, we’ll break down this asset class and explore how it may...
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260: Fighting the Iran War (At Home)
The Iran conflict is pushing oil and gasoline prices higher, raising inflation fears, and stoking economic worries. While you cannot control what’s happening overseas, there are many things you can do to keep things under control at home. This week we share some budget and investment thoughts…
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259: Getting Your Money’s Worth (Out of Your Financial Advisor)
With so many tools for obtaining financial advice at our disposal, many people wonder if financial advisors are truly worth their fee. While it’s true that studies show financial advisors help investors earn higher returns and add to their client’s net worths over time, not everyone is happy with...
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258: War, What Is It Good For?
In a few short weeks, we have deposed the leaders of two countries — this time violently murdering the leader of Iran. We are dropping bombs, killing innocent people and shaking up the global economy. On this episode, we break down the consequences of the war against Iran, and the impact on you…
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257: Dirty Money – The Cost of Resistance
From mass deportations to the dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, many Americans are fed up with the actions of the president. And yet as consumers and investors, we are stuffing the pockets of the very companies that are supporting these controversial initiatives. This week, we…
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256: Financial Market Review: Moving Fast and Breaking Things
The stock market produced another year of strong results in 2025, despite a whirlwind of policy changes that made our heads spin. But what is the outlook for the market and economy in 2026? Join us this week as we break down our views for what’s to expect for investors. This is a public episode.…
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255: Black leadership: 10 for 10
Black players make up 70% of the NFL, but Black coaches went 0-10 in securing head coaching jobs this off-season. Despite missing out on those 10 jobs, there are currently a record ten Fortune 500 companies with Black CEOs. In honor of Black History Month, we are shining light on some inspiring...
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254: Stop “Supporting” Black Businesses, Buy Their Stuff; Black Unicorns
Less than 1% of venture-capital-backed startups will achieve a valuation in excess of $1 billion. Despite Black-led technology startups receiving less than half of 1 one percent of all venture-funding, there are SEVERAL black-led Unicorns. On this first episode of Black History Month, we…
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