Cafe Mocha Radio

Comedian Roy Wood Jr weighs in on some touchy topics - fatherhood and politics. His show Have I Got News For You pokes fun at the not so funny news of the week. And his book looks back on the many men who helped prepare him for manhood.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know the song. We’ve lived the words. This weekend, Karyn White, sits down with Café Mocha to talk about Superwoman and how its meaning has evolved along with her life. A real conversation about love, lessons, and looking ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OWN’s Love & Marriage Huntsville is back. Producer Carlos King talks about his brand of reality television and his podcast Reality with the King. Plus, Broadway and R&B star Melba Moore is telling all in her latest book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1This weekend on Café Mocha, we’re talking power—who has it and who’s ready to take it. Allison Ashley of The Root joins us on Black media ownership and telling our stories on our own terms And Dr. Heavenly talks Married to Medicine and why she’s stepping into politics in Georgia. Conversations with real stakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next time on Cafe Mocha, Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique celebrate Women's History Month with Harlem Globetrotter Arysia "Ace" Porter. She's proving that girls can hoop with boys. And Myles Frost talks about playing MJ on Broadway and his new musical, Chezy Joey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend on Café Mocha, Karine Jean-Pierre talks about her new book "Independent" and the courage it takes to step into your own convictions. She opens up about dysfunction between Democrats and Republicans and why she believes both parties off course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the yard to the screen, Cafe Mocha is looking back at the best of the HBCU First Look Film Festival. And the amazing opportunities and mentorship that took place over that weekend. Lynn Whitfield, Marsai Martin, and Keith Robinson were all there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before there were seats at the table for Black female journalists, Jayne Kennedy built her own. She opens up about her memoir Plain Jayne—her journey through television, public life, and the lessons she carries now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DaBrat and Judy join Café Mocha to talk love, growth, marriage, and their new book The Way Love Goes. From’90s fame to family life, they’re sharing the real story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the news cycle turns, Café Mocha revisits a sit-down with award-winning journalist Don Lemon discussing his book I Once Was Lost—a thoughtful look at his personal reckoning with God and the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Café Mocha, producer Je'Caryous Johnson joins us to talk about bringing iconic Black films to the stage. Last year it was Jason's Lyric and this year Set It Off is on tour. Plus, a reminder for families: the window to apply for HBCU Week scholarships is open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Café Mocha is about resilience and reflection. Jussie Smollett talks about new music and finding peace after public fallout. And in a throwback interview, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett speaks plainly about The White House and standing her ground when the noise gets loud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha continues to be a space for truth, healing, and laughter. Joy Reid reflects on the abrupt cancellation of her MSNBC show and shares her insights on the current administration, while Lavell Crawford reminds us why laughter is essential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend on Café Mocha, DeVon Franklin joins us for an honest conversation about faith, heartbreak, and starting over. From storytelling on screen to rebuilding his life in public, he opens up about what healing really looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This weekend on Café Mocha, Judge Faith Jenkins talks about standing strong when the internet comes for your family. Lies about her marriage to Kenny Lattimore spread fast, but she didn’t stay silent. She tracked down the source and is holding Google and YouTube accountable for giving misinformation. #FaithJenkins #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha, Karine Jean-Pierre talks about life after the West Wing. Her new book reveals how she chose her own lane, and the problem with politicians today. A thoughtful, honest sit-down you won’t want to miss. #KarineJeanPierre #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​This week on Cafe Mocha. Salt-N-Pepa just got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Salt weighs in on their anniversary and struggles in the industry. Plus, comedian Michael Yo gets Scrambled Up in his new game show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​This week on Café Mocha, we’re serving up a little pre-Thanksgiving inspiration. Celebrity chef Kardea Brown drops in with recipes, shortcuts, and that real-life cooking wisdom we all need before relatives hit the door. And travel expert Dayvee Sutton shares how to do holiday trips without losing your mind or your coins. Holiday stress? Not on our watch. #HappyThanksgiving #KardeaBrown #DayveeSutton #travel #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​This week, Cafe Mocha is all about perseverance. Trailblazer Jayne Kennedy explains what it’s like to kick down doors in sports and how to survive a public scandal. It’s all in her book Plain Jayne. And Civil Rights lawyer, Chiquita Hall-Jackson refuses to give up fighting for women fired while undergoing chemotherapy. Join Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique for Cafe Mocha.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​This week Stacey Rusch from Real Housewives steps into Cafe Mocha, opening up about life on and beyond reality TV. Plus, actress Edwina Findley takes us behind the scenes, from being mentored by Viola Davis to starring in her new Netflix project and pouring it all into her powerful new book, The World Is Waiting for You. Catch these real, inspiring stories with Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​Café Mocha sits down with Phil Thornton to talk about his new movie and why he’s making room for the next generation of storytellers at the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival happening at Howard University November 6-8. Plus, Tabitha Brown sprinkles that holiday magic in the upcoming film produced by Phil Thornton - Unexpected Christmas. #UnexpectedChristmas #PhilThornton #HBCUFirstLook #TabithaBrown #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​Café Mocha sits down with Phil Thornton to talk about his new movie and why he’s making room for the next generation of storytellers at the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival happening at Howard University November 6-8. Plus, Tabitha Brown sprinkles that holiday magic in the upcoming film produced by Phil Thornton - Unexpected Christmas. #UnexpectedChristmas #PhilThornton #HBCUFirstLook #TabithaBrown #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​It's been a tough road for Jussie Smollett. He's slowly returning to Hollywood with a new film and album. Emmy Award Winning talk show host Loni Love catches up with Jussie as he shares his struggles, his return to work and forging his own path.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s doing it all — from daytime TV to children’s books to the big stage.  Sherri Shepherd joins Loni Love on Café Mocha to chat about her hit talk show, her new children’s book The Sunshine Queens, and spreading positivity on her new comedy tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s back in the white coat! Actor Jason George joins Café Mocha to talk about his role as Dr. Ben Warren on Grey’s Anatomy, what it means to see a strong Black husband and father on screen, and why fans keep coming back after 22 seasons. #JasonGeorge #GreysAnatomy #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government is shut down. Thousands of federal workers won't be getting paid until the budget passes. What does it all mean? South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn breaks it down on Cafe Mocha. #FaithandPolitics #CongressmanClyburn #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From producing Hollywood hits to saying “I do,” DeVon Franklin is stepping into a new chapter. His Netflix film “Ruth & Boaz” drops Friday — and he’s talking love, faith, and fresh beginnings with Café Mocha. #DevonFranklin #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got chart-topper Kevin Ross talking love, music, and life on tour. Plus, we’re diving into the bonnet debate and Loni breaks down what to watch this Fall. #KevinRoss #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend on Cafe Mocha Radio, we’re catching up with gospel powerhouse Erica Campbell! She’s out on her Laugh, Cry, Heal tour, celebrating 25 years of Mary Mary, and sharing how faith, family, and music continue to inspire her. Don’t miss this uplifting convo that’s all about healing, joy, and the music that moves us.  #EricaCampbell #MaryMary #LoveCryHealTour #GospelMusic #FaithAndMusic #BlackExcellence #WomenInMusic #CafeMochaRadio #InspirationDaily #GetUpMornings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This might be the last big cookout before fall comes and temperatures cool down. But Cafe Mocha is hot and getting much hotter with Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale. #SatoriShakoor #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving back, building up, and inspiring the next generation! Wanda Durant is joining us on Cafe Mocha to talk about how she and her son NBA star Kevin Durant are transforming communities—school supplies, scholarships, and basketball courts included! #WandaDurant #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Café Mocha, Earthquake is back in his hometown of D.C. with big news — he’s getting married! He’s talking love, second chances, and why having the right woman changes everything. Plus, his advice for anyone ready to give up on finding “the one.” #ComedianEarthquake #Earthquake #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Café Mocha: Keith D. Robinson joins Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique to talk about Beyond the Gates - the new Black soap opera is blowing up. From love triangles to legacy, he’s giving us all the drama on and off screen. Don’t miss it! #KeithDRobinson #CafeMochaRadio #BeyondTheGates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re bringing the heat this weekend on Café Mocha! Lavell Crawford hits Netflix with Adam Sandler. Elijah Blake is on the hottest tour of the summer with Keyshia Cole. And Loni Love is headed to City Winery NYC. Summer’s not slowing down—and neither are we. #LavellCrawford #ElijahBlake #LoniLove #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend on Cafe Mocha we “laugh to keep from crying” as we mourn the loss and pay tribute to our friend Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Thanks to comedian Bill Bellamy and music from Kevin Ross for keeping our spirits up.  Join us this weekend for Café Mocha remembers…. #laughtokeepfromcrying #RIP #Malcolmjamalwarner #legacyactor #cafemocharemembers #gonetoosoon   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion episodes are here, and housewife Shamea Morton is turning up the heat with her new single “Neva Had.” Next time on Cafe Mocha, Shamea breaks down the glow-up—and the blowups—this season on RHOA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Latimore is back! He’s heating up Season 7 of The Chi and just dropped a smooth new summer anthem, “Again.” We’re talking about life on set, creating a summer anthem, and what’s next for this multi-talented star. Don't miss Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique only on Cafe Mocha Radio. #thechi #cafemocharadio  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you get when you mix Yo-Yo and Disney - Pure Magic! From stunning views to unforgettable vibes, she had the whole ship rocking! Even the Disney reps were spitting bars about the fun aboard the Disney Wonder to Alaska! #DisneyCruise #Alaska #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha Radio, He said it was the end… but the story had more to give. Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee joins us to talk about The Best Man: Unfinished Business— the brand-new novel that continues the journey of the characters we’ve loved for 25 years. Don’t miss this powerful convo about legacy, creativity, and the art of telling Black stories. #TheBestManBooks #TheBestMan #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Aja and Fatin, the husband-and-wife duo behind Kindred the Family Soul. Plus, they’ve got new music. And journalist Jasmine Simpkins takes us inside the Diddy trial. This week on Cafe Mocha with Loni Love, Yo-Yo, and Angelique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Loni Love sits down one-on-one with legendary producer Reginald Hudlin. From House Party to Black Panther to his new film Number One on the Call Sheet, Hudlin breaks down what it means to be a Black leading actor — on screen and behind the scenes. #ReginaldHudlin #NumberOneOnTheCallSheet #LoniLove#BlackExcellence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha — laughs and love songs on deck. Comedy legend Tommy Davidson brings the funny and shares what’s next in his unstoppable career. Then J. Brown slides through with smooth vocals. One show. Two vibes. All flavor. Only on Cafe Mocha. #TommyDavidson #JBrownMusic #CafeMochaRadio #ComedyAndSoul #RNBVibes #BlackEntertainment #RealTalkRealLaughs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha — health meets harmony. Dr. Ian Smith breaks down his new book Eat for Your Age, revealing how to fuel your body at every stage of life. Plus, soulful crooner Kevin Ross joins us to talk new music and staying true to his sound. Smart. Smooth. Unmissable. Only on Cafe Mocha. #DrIanSmith #EatForYourAge #KevinRoss #CafeMochaRadio #HealthyLiving #SoulMusic #BlackExcellence #WellnessAndWisdom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Cafe Mocha, it’s real talk with journalist and truth-teller Roland Martin. Loni Love sits down with Roland for a candid convo on politics, power, and what Black America really needs to know in 2025. No fluff. Just facts. Only on Cafe Mocha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha — two soulful queens, two powerful journeys. Leela James is serving grown-woman soul with her latest album Thought U Knew. And Tamela Mann joins us to talk faith, and family. Two voices. One unforgettable show. Only on Cafe Mocha. #TamelaMann #LeelaJames #GospelMusic #WomenInMusic #LiveBreatheFight #BlackExcellence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend on Café Mocha, Rev. Al Sharpton joins us for a real conversation about justice, purpose, and powering through adversity. Don’t miss this inspiring sit-down with one of the nation’s most influential voices. Tune in for wisdom, truth, and a little Café Mocha flavor! #CafeMochaRadio #AlSharpton #WomenOfColor #PowerfulVoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next time on Cafe Mocha, comedy legend George Wallace brings the laughs, new cuss words and tips on traveling. Plus, he's got a Mother's Day show coming up at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loni Love, Yo-Yo and Angelique talk to the future of country music. The BoykinZ sisters went viral on TikTok. They share their road to a record deal. Plus, actor Harold Perrineau stays working. We look back at a career that started as a dancer in the TV series Fame. Best known as Julian Murch in The Best Man movies, his latest is a sci-fi thriller called From.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices