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What's Really Going On
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"A podcast that makes politics fun."The What's Really Going On Podcast is co-hosted by three Howard University alums - Henry, McKenzie, and Noah - who discuss the intersection of politics and culture with a focus on how it impacts Black and Brown millennials!
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AI, Economy, and Elections!
The crew is back to discuss the latest on AI - and what it means for Black communities, as well as Democrats messaging ahead, the factors that will be impacting the 2028 Presidential election, and Black elected officials place in the future of the party.
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Georgia Is Changing. Are Democrats Ready? | Jason Estevez on the Future of Politics
Georgia is changing—and Jason Esteves believes the future of the state depends on whether voters are ready to use their power. In this exclusive WRGO interview, former Georgia State Senator Jason Esteves joins the crew for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of Georgia, the struggles...
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State Rep. Justin Pearson
The crew is joined by State Representative Justin Pearson from Memphis, Tennessee. He breaks down why he is running for the House of Representatives, the issues driving his campaign, and why he fights tirelessly for his community. Getting personal as he talks about how history guides his efforts,...
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Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.!
What does the future of American democracy look like? In this exclusive WRGO interview, Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. joins the conversation to examine the biggest questions facing the United States today. As a Princeton University professor, bestselling author, and leading political commentator…
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Live in Atlanta with Dr. Krystal Redman
Henry is joined once again by Dr. Krystal Redman (DrPH, MPH) in the beltline in Atlanta for a conversation about the importance of mental health - in recognition of Men's Mental Health Month. Dr. Krystal Redman is a public health doctor, strategist and educator, health administrator, leadership…
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Rowena Nelson - What Do Judges Do?!
Henry and Noah chat with Rowena Nelson - who is running for Circuit Court Judge in Anne Arundel County in Maryland. Ms. Nelson joins the podcast to discuss what led her to seek a career in law, why she's running for office, what a judge actually does, and why they're so important in shaping our...
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Joshua Heard - A New Day in Maryland!
The crew talks with Joshua Heard - who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 12A! They talk with Josh about his platform and priorities for the district - which include supporting working families, taxing the wealthy, affordable housing, mental health, and so much more! Be sure to...
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Iran War Fallout: Democrats vs Republicans and the Road to 2028
The war with Iran isn’t just a foreign policy story—it’s reshaping American politics in real time. In this episode, the WRGO crew breaks down the growing divide between Democrats and Republicans as tensions escalate in the Middle East. With Congress split over war powers and the role of the...
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The Mamdani of Trenton!?
The crew chats with Austin J. Edwards about his candicay for Trenton, New Jersey Mayor! The breakdown the most important issues for Trenton voters, the importance of local elections, and the changes Austin believes will improve the lives of Trenton residents! 📲 Follow us on Instagram / TikTok /...
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All Things News with The Executive Tea!
The crew is once again joined by Kayla Pascareta from The Executive Tea to discuss the Super Bowl, the Epstein files, the importance of independent Black media, the 2026 midterms, and so much more! Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at instagram.com/theexecutivetea/ and...
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Can We Skip to 2027 Yet!?
Henry and Noah kick-off the 2026 by breaking down EVERYTHING. They discuss the killing of Renee Good - and what to do about ICE, Trump kidnapping the President of Venezuela, the impact of AI on the job market, the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on voting rights, and Mayor Mamdani coming out…
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Public Health is Political with Dr. Krystal Redman
Public health is political—whether we admit it or not. The What's Really Going On?! crew caught up with Dr. Krystal Redman about her advocacy in the public health field. She breaks down what real public health advocacy looks like from intentional resource allocation to confronting biased systems,...
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Baltimore Mayor - Brandon Scott!!
In an exclusive WRGO interview, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins the show! Mayor Scott breaks down the rise of a new generation of young, community-rooted Black & brown mayors—and why the real policy change in America is happening at the local level. He also opens up about what it was like...
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Democrats Win Big...and Lose
The crew breaks down Democrats big wins from Zohran Mamdani in New York to Georgia's Public Service Commission. They then spend A LOT of time debating the politics and impacts of a group of Democrats choosing to end the government shutdown. 📲 Follow us on Instagram / TikTok / Twitter: @WRGOPod…
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Gov. Shutdown?!, Bad Bunny & the NFL…and the liberal identity crisis
The government is once again on the brink of a shutdown — but what’s really behind the chaos in Washington? In this episode, the What’s Really Going On team breaks down the political dysfunction, why the man in office doesn't want to give you affordable healthcare, and how liberals seem to be...
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Baltimore Councilwoman Phylicia Porter
The crew chats with Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter about why she's not backing down to Trump, the importance of local politics, tackling addiction, authenticity, and so much more! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at...
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REACTION: Thoughts on Charlie Kirk
Noah gives his quick thoughts on the passing of Charlie Kirk, what it means, and where we go from here. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo
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What's Really Happening in DC
Henry & Noah get together on a Saturday to breakdown Trump's takeover of DC, what it means, and what this moment requires from all of us! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo
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Speaker Joanna McClinton
Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Joanna McClinton, joins the show to discuss what its like being a Black woman in political leadership, how she's working to meet voters everywhere, and her work to advance progressive policies - while spreading the word about how the Trump...
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Trump’s Big Bill: What’s Inside?
In this packed episode, the crew breaks down the situation in Iran, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, and New York’s mayoral race—plus why more Democrats should take notes from Zohran Mamdani. On the lighter side, they dive into the WNBA’s big moves, Marvel’s newest series, and, of course, the...
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State Rep. Inga Willis!
The crew is joined by Georgia State Representative Inga Willis - who represents House District 55. They discuss, her time in politics, the need for representation in local politics, the importance of authenticity, and so much more! You can follow Rep. Willis -...
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The Decline of Black Men in College!
The crew is back to discuss the decline of Black men in college. They also discuss the Democrats and what protests looks like in Trump's second term. They also check in on the on-going Target protest, and Al Sharpton's attempt to insert himself in the discourse. Follow us on all Instagram /…
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WTF Is a Tariff (with The Junior Economist)
The crew is joined again by Guyesha Blackshear, an economist and financial wellness entrepreneur, to discuss what are tariffs and how they could impact our pockets. They also discuss how the first few months of the Trump Administration could impact homeownership, and ways to invest during these...
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Democrats are STRUGGLING
The crew returns to discuss the Democratic Party’s response to Trump, and why it isn’t working. They also discuss the potential impact of the Target boycott and other ways to push back. Finally, they discuss what Black fraternities and sororities need to change following the death of Caleb Wilson…
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President Musk?!?! (with The Executive Tea)
The crew chats with Kayla Pascareta from The Executive Tea to discuss the most important actions from the Trump Administration, what to do about Elon Musk, and what the Democrats should - and shouldn't be doing. Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at instagram.com/theexecutivetea/ and...
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TikTok & Trump are Back!
The crew is back for 2025! They discuss the TikTok ban, how we got here, and what we know about why the app is no longer in the US. They also explore how Trump evaded accountability in court. For the Big Fact, they list the companies / CEOs funding Trump's inauguration and what measures can be...
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Let's Put 2024 Behind Us
For the final episode of the year, the crew is back to discuss Biden pardoning his son, how he will be remembered, and have some fun by discussing Tyler Perry's latest Netflix series as well as their favorite shows/music of the year. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep…
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WHAT NOW!? (with The Executive Tea)
The crew tries to pick up the pieces from the 2024 Election with Kayla Pascareta from The Executive Tea. They discuss what went wrong, what Democrats need to do going forward, and what a potential second Trump term could look like. Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at...
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2024 Election Preview!
The crew is back to preview the final days of the campaign - debate what Kamala's final campaign message should be and what scares them most about the possibility of a second Trump presidency. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at...
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Will Black Men Turn Out for Kamala?
The crew is back to recap the Vice Presidential debate and have a long talk about why nearly 1 in 4 young Black men support Trump. They unpack the opportunities and challenges for Kamala as we enter the home stretch of the campaign. Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up...
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Kamala Did That - Debate Reaction!
Henry and Noah go live right after the Presidential Debate to discuss Kamala Harris' ability as a debater, Trump's continued foolishness, and what it means for the Presidential race! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo
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BONUS - Who is Kamala's VP?
The crew sits down with Kayla Pasacreta (Co-Founder of The Executive Tea) to discuss the state of the Presidential race, how Kamala is performing, and run through her VP pick Tim Walz. -- Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at instagram.com/theexecutivetea/ Follow us on all Instagram /...
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Interview - The Junior Economist!
We chatted with Guyesha Blackshear, an economist and financial wellness entrepreneur, about the politics behind economic policy, the importance of homeownership, and how to build healthy financial habits. Be sure to check out Guyesha's popular economic platform "The Junior Economist" on TikTok....
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BIDEN DROPS OUT: Live Reaction With The Executive Tea
We hoped on Instagram Live with The Executive Tea hours after Biden announced he would be dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Race. Kayla and Noah discuss how we got here, what it means for Kamala Harris, and her chances of being Trump in November. Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea…
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The Biden Convo with The Executive Tea
The crew partners with Kayla Pasacreta (Co-Founder of The Executive Tea) to discuss the fallout from the first Presidential Debate, and asses/debate whether Biden should dropout of the race - and if the conversation is productive for Democrats. Be sure to follow Kayla and The Executive Tea at...
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Season 4, Episode 11
The crew joins back together to discuss what Trump's legal troubles could mean for him and his run for President and the breakdown on Biden's recent polling with a focus on how the situation in Gaza could hurt his run for re-election. For the Big Fact, they discuss the WNBA and Caitlin Clark -...
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Salim Adofo
The crew sits down with Salim Adofo, who is running to serve on the District of Columbia City Council (Ward 8). We sit down with Salim to talk about what led him to run, his priorities, and more! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at...
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Mussab Ali
The crew sits down with Mussab Ali, the former Jersey City School Board President who is running to be the city's youngest and first Muslim Mayor. We sit down with Ali to talk about what led him to run, his priorities, and more! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up…
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Joshua Anthony
The crew talks with Joshua Anthony - the youngest elected official running for office in Georgia! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo
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Season 4, Episode 7
The crew is back to discuss Biden's State of the Union, debate whether his new policies will make a difference, and give him campaign advice. They also discuss Florida ending DEI policies and what it could mean going forward. In Heads Up, they discuss the latest news Zendaya, the Oscars, and TV...
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Season 4, Episode 6 - Politicking
The crew talks with Wen-kuni Ceant - CEO & Co-Founder of Politicking, a mobile application dedicated to providing millennials with information about politics. We discussed, the app, ways to improve Black & Brown turnout, and more! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up...
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Season 4, Episode 5 - 2024 is Messy!
The crew is back to kick off the wild start to 2024. They discuss the Iowa Caucus, Katt Williams messy interview and the importance of journalism, and yes…Jonathan Majors. They also breakdown the firing of Claudine Gay at Harvard University - and how it’s no surprise. Follow us on all Instagram /...
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Season 4, Episode 4 - 2023 Review!
The crew is back to review everything that happened in 2023. From Trump's mugshot, Beyonce's continuing dominance, and so much more. Listen to the best and worst of the year! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo --...
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Season 4, Episode 3 - Diddy & Accountability
The crew is back to discuss Cassie's lawsuit against Diddy and what accountability looks like (1:25). They also discuss what Biden should do to turn his bad polling around and Eric Adams (24:55). In Heads Up, they break down Black Cake, Andre 3000's new album, and debate the best Thanksgiving…
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Season 4, Episode 2 - What's Happening in the Middle East?
The crew is back! They discuss gerrymandering's impact on the 2024 election and why faith in politics/media is at an all-time low (2:25). In the big fact, they assess the Israel-Hamas conflict with a focus on how we got here (17:00). In heads up they discuss another Trump plea agreement, Issa…
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Season 4 - We're Back!
The crew returns to talk about the highlights of their "summer break", talk about the biggest pop culture, moments, and assess the state of politics as the 2024 election gets closer! Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo
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BONUS - Teferi Taylor: Street Wear Influencer x #FitTalkFridays Host
In this inspiring conversation, @lastkinghenry sits down with Teferi, an Atlanta native and Georgia Tech graduate, who is breaking boundaries in both the fashion and engineering worlds. Teferi shares his unique journey as a fashion influencer, where he's not only collaborated with major brands…
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BONUS - Gentrispot
In this insightful interview, co-host Henry Woods engages in a conversation with Zuri, the founder of Gentrispot, about the upcoming #rentisdue event. This #event is set to make a significant impact in the #atlanta community by providing valuable resources aimed at enhancing education, awareness,...
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BONUS - Soul Sugar Joint
Continuing with our bonus content! Noah chats with Brooks Welch about her growing music platform/blog Soul Sugar Joint, knowing your bag, and the importance of female DJs. Keep up with Brooks and Soul Sugar Joint at https://www.soulsugarjoint.com/ . If you're in the DC area be sure to go to her...
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BONUS - Wakai Interview
Continuing with our bonus content! Noah chats with Baton Rouge rapper Wakai about his latest album - Some People Scream, Some People Talk. Follow Wakai on social media @ Wakai007. Steam his latest album - https://orcd.co/wakai-some-people-scream-some-people-talk Follow us on all Instagram /…
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"A podcast that makes politics fun."The What's Really Going On Podcast is co-hosted by three Howard University alums - Henry, McKenzie, and Noah - who discuss the intersection of politics and culture with a focus on how it impacts Black and Brown millennials!
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