WTH Is Happening Podcast

This week, we sit down with Che “Rhymefest” Smith — Grammy Award-winning artist, Chicago activist, and member of the Chicago Board of Education. We unpack expectations of public officials, the role of community resources in student success, and whether community leaders can truly be trusted to fight for equity — or if the system itself gets in the way.

Does Black crack despite the old saying? Botox and a BBL epidemic? This episode explores the evolution of beauty standards and asks a timeless question is beauty really in the eye of the beholder or has that idea been shaped for usWe unpack why people choose to alter their appearance and whether those decisions come from self expression or the pressure to meet societal expectations At its core it is a conversation about identity perception and who we are really trying to please when we look in the mirror.

In this episode, we dive into the winding roads of faith, belief, and everything in between. Together, we share an open-hearted conversation about what it means to believe in God, how the idea of the universe fits in, and what it’s like to wrestle with those big, lingering question marks of spirituality. Whether you’re solid in your faith or still figuring things out, this conversation holds a space for all the nuances.

In this episode, we tackle one of today’s most charged and misunderstood conversations — trans women in sports. This topic has often been kicked around like a political football, sparking debates that blur the lines between science, law, and human rights. Do trans women have unfair advantages in competition? Should there be a separate league for transgender athletes? Together with our special guest Francesca Voci, an attorney who earned her Master’s in Sports Law from Marquette University, we unpack the complex intersections of sex, gender, and representation in athletics. This conversation moves beyond headlines to explore what true inclusion and fairness could look like in the future of sports.

Cardi vs. Nicki — again. But what if the real issue isn’t them, it’s us? We break down why hip-hop only makes room for one woman at the top, and how Nicki’s fight for power may be mirroring the same system that boxed her in.

What do we really owe each other—if anything? Do we owe our families, our friends, our communities... or does the world owe us? In this episode, Jeanne McInerney and Nick Henderson unpack debt, duty, and the question of reparations with raw honesty and fearless perspective.

Boomer meets Zoomer. Zoomer moves in with Boomer...and now we're here. Welcome to WTH Is Happening Podcast featuring Jeanne McInernery and Nick Henderson. Today's topic looks at why younger people aren't having sex...and should they be? Should the "sex talk" happen on the playground or with your parents? "Two virginities?", and is Santa Claus real?