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The chickens almost made it to the house the other day due to the rhetoric spewed out by this administration. We dive into the administration casually taking another hack at our voting rights ahead of the midterms and 2028 election, but don't worry yall, America isn't R*cist. In light of everything we talk about the Michael Jackson Movie and our generations "Michael Jackson" iShowSpeed and how he's changed for the better. We also dive into The 2026 Met Gala and how it will genuinely break the internet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The month of April has been the month of FOOLS. When toxic Masculinity goes unchecked, it can manifest itself into a D4VD of a vile human participating in the "R*** Academy." Abusive behavior towards women NEEDS TO END! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of these streamers and influencers are pigeon holing themselves into darkness. They think its all fun and games until they lose everything. Clavicular, Sneako, and Deshae all suffer from the same things. Bad role models and TERRIBLE friend groups. No accountability, just enabling bad behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump will ruin this earth if he’s not checked! Threatening to wipe out an entire civilization it’s something no president in history has ever done. Not only are we dooming an entire society overseas, our society over here in the US is also evaporating. People cant seem to unhand Kanye‘s b*lls and the same kids that bought Kanye‘s N*zi shirt are dooming themselves by watching Clavicular while Looks Maxing. This is the fall of an entire civilization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive deep into everything the culture got wrong this week. Nick Cannon and Amber Rose claim Republicans freed the slaves and the GOP is actually better for Black people. We get into the war being waged against the progressive left from inside the Democratic Party. Jalen Ivy got waived from the Chicago Bulls for preaching to teammates at practice. Is this religious persecution? Or is something deeper going on? And we close out with something personal: the Chicago Takeovers. We witnessed it firsthand this week. And before you say “lock them up” we’re going to walk you through the data, the history of redlining, and why the real question isn’t what’s wrong with these kids, but what we failed to give them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Year of exploitation! We cover the Chance the rapper case and how he was almost exploited for millions, how black culture is always exploited by people that don't do their due diligence when it comes to representing our culture in the right way, and how the American government is exploiting it own people. EXPLOITAION 2026! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We we're called upon to do a live show at the Chicago Teachers Union Delegate Conference AND WE DELIVERED! With May right around the corner, we facilitated a conversation around getting the youth involved into politics and strategizing for May Day 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AIPAC, Crypto, and other billionaire companies have infiltrated the Illinois Primary Election. Money and greed caused this unforced error. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sat down with the deeply loved Chicago influencer, poet, and community organizer, Chima “Naira Bills” Ikoro! In a powerful conversation, we took a deep dive into her life journey, exploring the experiences, challenges, and defining moments that shaped her into the impactful voice and leader she is today. Connect with Naira Bills!————————————- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naira.bills?igsh=MTR4bWt2eXdibDlsMw== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nairabills?_r=1&_t=ZP-94f5EyEj0k3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! We sat down with the Award-winning activist and storyteller Anya Dillard! Aya explains that her journey into activism started at a very young age, though not initially through politics. At five years old, she accompanied her mother to work at a hospital and met children living in a pediatric nursing facility with disabilities. That experience deeply impacted her and sparked a desire to help. Connect with Anya Dillard!—————————————Personal IG:https://www.instagram.com/iamajdillard?igsh=ZGNhdDd1aTd4azh6Youth Org.:https://www.instagram.com/thenextgencu?igsh=eTN5aWNxZnhheDdwProduction Company:https://www.instagram.com/jenevesque?igsh=dW9lMTc5d3l3dDNl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcastThis episode features a scholar, educator, content creator, NAACP Image Award nominee whose work centers education as liberation, our homie The Conscious Lee!! This conversation connects lived experience to systemic critique in real time.Connect with Conscious Lee!------------------------------------------VOTE FOR LEE!https://naacpeoty.judge.live/categories/6fb0bef7-bed3-451d-ac84-08de4c8933d8/entrants?fbclid=PAVERFWAP7xgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacFgOiFDCvEYZxFtgWYVwqa3c5VFs0Atvas6CSBtmcuHTaZ6q4P2TwncUdGgA_aem_dqXlQx3wrBznNZhh9Xh40gInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouslee?igsh=MW42NGJmaGh3aHQxdw==TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@theconsciouslee?_r=1&_t=ZP-93snBDgrsJL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We sat down with Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate running for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District, for an in depth and wide ranging conversation about her life, politics, and the moment we’re living in right now. It’s a real discussion about power, resistance, and what it takes to run for office in a system that often punishes dissent. Whether you’re interested in progressive politics, grassroots organizing, or the future of democracy, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Connect with Kat!!————————— Website: https://www.katforillinois.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kabughazaleh/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/⁠ ⁨@katmabu⁩ ⁠ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/katforillinois Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unjust killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has sparked national outrage. In this video, we break down why this was a clear cut murder, how people are still attempting to justify it, and why federal narratives don’t align with the facts. We also discuss Pam Bondi’s threats toward Governor Tim Walz, the escalation of political pressure, and what comes next for the country. If this feels like the beginning of a Civil War, we argue it’s because we’re already living in one. RIP to Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and to the people that have lost their lives protecting whatever we have left of this democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcast In this episode, we break down the disconnect between rhetoric and reality among prominent right-wing internet figures and call out how the personas they preach online fall apart in a real world setting. We discuss the irony of “alpha” branding colliding with insecurity, contradiction, and performative behavior. We also pivot to politics, examining Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and why. Finally, we draw parallels between ICE and the mindset of Confederate power structures, questioning whether current policies echo what the Confederacy might have looked like had it succeeded after the Civil War. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Connect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamjhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamjAbee: @abeetheartisthttps://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattthttps://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcastWhat looks like entertainment, policy debate, and internet culture is really a map of power and who it serves. The conversation then tightens around policy and culture. We break down how Zohran Mamdani helped make universal childcare a reality in New York City and why billionaire-owned media rushed to frame it as “impossible.” We unpack what it means for Timothée Chalamet to be crowned “White Boy of the Year,” who benefits from cultural proximity without responsibility, and how Hollywood’s comfort zone keeps rewarding the same archetypes. We also discuss Kai Cenat signaling burnout with the streaming economy and searching for something more substantive beyond clout. We close with ICE escalating violence in Minneapolis, where federal agents are operating with impunity, misinformation, and open political cover. What’s happening isn’t a failure of procedure. It’s a system doing exactly what it was designed to do.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalksConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcastHAPPY NEW YEAR JAAM FAMILY!! Hopefully yall had a wonderful transition into 2026 because we're 9 DAYS in and this administration has already started with the BS. In this episode we talk about our New Years celebration, grifters like Fresh and Fit and Adin Ross's unwarranted hatred for Doechii. We also dive into the controversy behind the Critics Choice Awards and the ongoing conflict in Venezuela. Based on how this month started.... ITS GOING TO BE A LONG YEARSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalksConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The JAAM, we’re closing out the year with a special holiday episode featuring Chicago legend, Grammy nominated, multi platinum artist Vic Mensa.Vic pulls up for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from his early Chicago roots and the Internet Tape era to hip-hop culture, artistic independence, mental health, African history, and navigating fame in the internet age. We dive deep into creativity, ownership in the music industry, politics, spirituality, and what it really means to stay authentic while evolving.HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalksWant to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqiHave 10 minutes? Check out a clip:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2BvgConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final regularly scheduled episode of the year, we reflect on a chaotic, transformative season for both the podcast and the world around us. We dive into men’s mental health conversations, celebrity accountability, gun violence, and systemic failures across politics, healthcare, and justice.We appreciate the love and support you all showed us this year! Next year is GOING TO GET CRAZY! STAY TUNED!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The JAAM takes on another GTA 6 delay, Met Gala announcements, Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid, and the hard emotional labor of being a Chicago Bears fan.Then we dive into the advent of Kalshi, the probability-market betting app trying to turn politics, news, and daily decisions into tradable wagers. The boys break down the ethics,the influencer pressure and accountability, exploring the disturbing reality that Kalshi lets users bet on things like famine in Gaza, polio coming back, and other crises that should never be treated like sportsbook props.We also break down the dumpster fire that was the Streamer Awards; terrible production, cameras cutting to the wrong Black streamers, tension between the “poggers” side and the W/L community, and the general chaos of the whole thing. From India Love’s “Kanye moment” to Kai’s responsibility as the face of the platform, the crew asks what these awards even do for Black creators and why everyone still chases white validation.And then, unfortunately, it’s finally time to talk about Nick Fuentes. His latest viral moment forced its way into the discourse, so we break down what happened and why he keeps resurfacing. We also get into why he might literally be the antichrist of American politics and why the direction he’s dragging young men in is deeply concerning. Tap in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America is out here cosplaying global supercop again, and the funniest part is they don’t even understand the shit they’re breaking. This week the JAAM digs into how U.S. leaders keep stumbling into international disasters with the confidence of a man who can’t read but insists he “gets the vibes.”We talk Venezuela, the “drug boat” lies, the propaganda videos nobody asked for, and the media gremlins trying to sell regime change like it’s a Black Friday sale. It’s empire, but dumb. Empire, but unserious. Empire run by people who still think socialism is a haunted house.Plus all the chaos you expect: quarter-zip cults, Nike Tech slander, Chicago’s tax mess, Starbucks settlements, Shedeur’s shaky debut, Sabrina Carpenter ethering the deportation video, and whatever else we yelled about before remembering the world is on fire.Welcome to The Ignorance of Empire. Grab a plate. America cooked itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Friday is basically a fundraiser for the billionaire villains ruining your life. These corporations cut your food, killed your healthcare, raised your rent, and then had the audacity to email you a 12 percent off coupon like that’s supposed to fix generational trauma. So this weekend, keep your money in the hood. Buy local, buy Black, buy from people who would actually notice if you died. Stop donating to Jeff’s space cult. Stop feeding CEOs who think you’re a line item. Starve the rich. Feed your block. Let these corporations choke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Everything is still on fire and nobody’s holding the hose.Nikki Minaj is out here pretending she’s a foreign policy expert, talking wild about Nigeria, while the Grammys disrespect The Weeknd again for no reason. Zohran Mamdani is ready to show New York City what real leadership looks like, and Paul Pierce might’ve just set a new world record for the dumbest take ever recorded.Back in Chicago, ICE is terrorizing Little Village, CPD is playing security for the wrong team, and Democrats somehow managed to fumble the government shutdown like they were actively trying to lose. Just another week of America speed-running its own collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Trump’s ICE agents are kidnapping people off the streets of Chicago and federal courts fight to keep people fed, Chicago is still holding the line. In this week’s Lakeside Chat, The JAAM sits down with Mayor Brandon Johnson to talk about what real leadership looks like when fascism isn’t just on the news, it’s on your street.They unpack how the SNAP funding crisis, migrant raids, and national cowardice are testing the limits of city power. Mayor Johnson explains how Chicago is driving down crime without doubling down on police, defending residents from lawless immigration tactics, and preparing Chicago workers and residents for strikes and coordinated protests if Trump’s government grinds the country to a halt again. He also breaks down his plan to treat violence as a public-health issue by investing in mental-health clinics instead of prisons and taxing social-media giants to fund it.This is not a fireside. It’s a frontline. Chicago is standing tall while America burns, and The JAAM is documenting the resistance. Subscribe and stay ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While millions brace for SNAP benefit cuts and another government shutdown, the people in charge are sipping champagne in a gold-plated ballroom. This week, The JAAM breaks down America’s warped priorities, where there’s always money for war, ICE raids, and photo ops, but never for food, housing, or care.From billionaires building luxury halls to politicians telling hungry families to “get a job,” this episode tears into how class warfare gets dressed up as fiscal responsibility. It’s the war on the poor in real time, straight from the marble floors of a government that forgot who it serves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From couture to chaos. Grace Wales Bonner makes history at Hermès, Adrien Broner loses his mind, Taylor Swift might be the Antichrist, and the Young Republicans’ terrifying racist group chat reveals what we might have to look forward to from the next generation of politicians. Because of course it doesn’t stop there, AI keeps proving humans can’t be trusted with power. Did we just noclip straight into Hell? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen A’s back on his bullshit harder than ever. Cool Kicks got greedy for no reason, moving stolen shoes like they weren’t already up millions. Racist grifter Joel Patrick reappears out of nowhere after three years, coming for JJ again after already getting smoked more than once. The internet’s full of fake confidence this week, but The JAAM’s here to keep it a bean.The following episode contains discussions of mental health, self-harm, and related topics that might be distressing to some listeners. If you would like to avoid these topics, we advise you to skip from 30 minutes to the 1 hour mark.If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone, and help is available:For US listeners, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org.For international listeners, use findahelpline.com or search online for a local mental health helpline in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chicago’s under siege — ICE kicking in doors while the media looks away. White-on-white violence is wildin’ but nobody wanna name it. And the Kyren Lacey tragedy shows what happens when cops lie, the press plays dumb, and fascists pick who gets protected.Meanwhile, the same creators who fed chaos for clicks (Theo Von, Adin Ross, all them) are scrambling to walk it back and jump ship. It’s too late and The JAAM isn’t letting anything slide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The JAAM links up in Atlanta with Deante Kyle, host of the award-winning Grits and Eggs Podcast. His journey runs from the streets to the trucking industry to finally finding his voice behind the mic. He talks about the illusion of “street money,” the grind of warehouse jobs, and how a CDL became a way to provide for his family. We dive into Black history from Wilmington to Chicago, the hidden cost of childcare, and the weight of raising kids while chasing stability. Deante also unpacks how fronting, pressure, and performative toughness hurt men more than they help. This one covers damn near everything—sneakers, steaks, gangs, grief, fatherhood, and finding your lane. It feels like JAAM on a whole other level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do the kids gotta CHANCE? We sat down with Chicago’s own Chance the Rapper for a convo that feels less like an interview and more like catching up with family. He breaks down his new album Star Line, why betting on yourself always pays off, and how he built a lane without cosigns or labels calling the shots.But this sit-down goes deeper than music. Chance talks Chicago history, Harold Washington and coalition politics, the open-mic grind that shaped him, and why the Black church has always been about people not power. He shares lessons on resilience, faith, and community that cut way beyond headlines.And it’s still cousin energy the whole way through: sneaker talk, a wild Usher story, and Chance’s vision for linking Chicago to Ghana. Funny, unfiltered, and real — straight family table vibes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s killing shows how “free speech” only matters when the right’s in charge. Empathy only flows one way in America, and the culture keeps proving it. Canelo vs. Crawford split the fight world, NY Fashion Week’s a circus, FaZe Clan collapses in scandal, and the Trey Reed case exposes how selective America’s outrage really is. Power keeps rewriting the rules, and we’re left living inside the contradictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Kirk has been killed at an event in Utah. His death is not an isolated tragedy. It is the consequence of the violent and dehumanizing culture the right has been building for years. Guns treated like toys. People reduced to enemies. Politics turned into bloodsport.The JAAM unpacks how empathy has been stripped out of American life, how demonizing communities for clout always comes back around, and why this moment will be used to justify even more chaos. This is not about mourning a single man. It is about confronting the system of hate and violence he helped fuel.Join the Email list for the SOHO Studios “FREEDOM TEE” HERE:https://sohostudios.store/password?fbclid=PAdGRleAMxgMxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_D__xjt04VbYN0PwCIAIM13LakSiiAxNx64I6gIbKKfKj9I4irp5Iloplcw_aem_4RPh7yTioqmzIWtkOgADLQSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalksWant to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqiHave 10 minutes? Check out a clip:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2BvgConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s so-called Department of Race War is nothing but propaganda — a way to scapegoat Black and Brown people while the country slides into chaos. Epstein survivors are dropping receipts, including Trump’s own creepy birthday sketch, and the culture isn’t any less cursed. Fashion’s in freefall with Miley fronting Margiela and SZA cosplaying as Vans’ “creative visionary,” proving how deep parasocial exploitation runs.Meanwhile, Angel Reese is sidelined, Caitlin Clark’s season is done, and Young Thug’s trial drags on. From politics to sports to fashion, everything feels wrecked — and JAAM’s here to torch it all.☎️ Immigrant Family Support Hotline, Know Your Rights Materials, and Reporting ICE Sightings (ICIRR) - https://www.icirr.org/fsn🪧 Free Chicago Protest Signs / Window Signs / Flyers - https://icnw.social/free-chi📷 How to safely record and document events - https://indivisiblechicago.com/safety...---Check out our Substack - https://thejaampod.substack.com/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalksConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 GOP = Grand Old PDF2:16 What We On This Week4:55 Fit Check: SOHO Freedom Tees8:08 iPhone 17's Backpack is TRASH15:25 D4vd Had a BODY In The Trunk?!18:35 Ben Shapiro Cappin' on Breakfast Club35:06 Angel Reese Suspended??44:39 Young Thug & Snitching Culture53:57 Margiela x Miley Cyrus is FIRE1:17:58 Trump's Creepy Epstein Letter1:33:32 Trump's Department of Race War1:40:17 Chipocolypse Now? GTFO1:55:37 Supreme Court Greenlights Racial Profiling2:13:32 #JAAMTalks Comment Reaction————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Unconditional love sounds perfect but in real life it can get messy fast. The JAAM breaks down why love without boundaries often turns toxic, how family dynamics shape the way we think about loyalty, and why guilt keeps so many people stuck in bad situations. From yelling parents and food shaming to being labeled the angry kid or ignored when therapy was needed, this is an unfiltered conversation about breaking cycles and choosing self respect over blind loyalty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚨 JAAMergency 🚨 Trump is days away from invading Chicago while bragging about bombing a boat near Venezuela.Murders are at a sixty year low but he wants the Guard in our streets and ICE running raids during Mexican Independence Day. Eleven people were killed by a two million dollar missile in waters near Venezuela because he called it a drug bust. This is not protection, this is occupation.0:00 – Republican Crime Frame Exposed0:22 – Chicago & National Guard Threat1:22 – Stats as Pretext (Bowser, DC)3:36 – “Tank on Every Block” Fallacy7:24 – Labor Day Myths vs Reality8:59 – Gaslighting & Clapback13:11 – Black Codes → Mass Incarceration17:00 – National Guard Isn’t Trained for This22:04 – Chicago Pushback; Texas Guard?!25:16 – ICE Raids & Mexican Independence Day34:15 – U.S. Bombs Venezuelan Boat49:05 – Stay Safe: Record & Know Your RightsMilitary Deployment Prep KitGov. Pritzker announced that Trump is staging the Texas National Guard for deployment to Chicago. And, along with ICE, will likely target Mexican Independence Day celebrations (Sept 14-16).With that in mind, we'd like to share a number of resources to help you get loud about what's happening and support our neighbors.☎️ Immigrant Family Support Hotline, Know Your Rights Materials, and Reporting ICE Sightings (ICIRR) - https://www.icirr.org/fsn🪧 Free Chicago Protest Signs / Window Signs / Flyers - https://icnw.social/free-chi📷 How to safely record and document events - https://indivisiblechicago.com/safety-guidelines-and-tips-for-protest#enforcementFinally, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is planning a snap protest (as seen in the attached image) to be held at the intersection of IDA B. Wells & Michigan Ave downtown. If troops arrive before 3pm, a same-day protest will take place at 5pm. If they arrive after 3pm, a next-day protest will take place at 5pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump paints Chicago as a war zone to sell his fake law-and-order but the numbers blow his lie apart. JAAM drags American Eagle’s “better genes” ad — straight-up eugenics cosplay in denim, a cracker fetish for the culture war and breaks down GAP’s clapback with Katseye that actually pushed inclusivity.We call out the NFL for burying Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, and torch Trump’s Chicago takeover fantasy for what it really is: propaganda to justify an authoritarian flex.Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2BvgWant to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalksConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 "Rhythm is passed down through generations..."1:05 What We On This Week3:31 Fit Check: Turtleneck & Short Sleeves5:38 Freddie Gibbs Pulled Up + Jamie Foxx Is Tappin’ In13:51 These Lil Nas X Takes Are Trash20:03 Snoop's "Fear" Ain't It25:12 “Thoughts & Prayers” Don’t Stop Bullets30:12 Shedeur & Shilo Deserve to Be Seen as Human49:50 Raja Jackson’s Crashout & Emotional IQ1:12:10 Katseye BODIED American Eagle1:33:32 Trump Lying on the Chicago1:52:49 Trump's "Black Support" Is Fake AF————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MrBeast the Antichrist. TikTok’s gender wars melting men’s brains. Trump’s goons locking Black lawmakers inside the Capitol while he laughs off slavery. Welcome to America’s Cold Civil War. We also break down Chance the Rapper’s new album, roast Target’s downfall, and call out Lil Yachty for that George Floyd bar. Culture, politics, chaos — all in one.Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2BvgConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 Free Who?! 👀0:47 What We On This Week2:54 Fit Check: Painted Nails, Aunt May Drip7:21 Target Fired Its CEO… Like That Fixes Anything10:47 Filming w/ Hasan Was CRAZY11:56 Lil Yachty's Corny George Floyd Bar18:52 Amanda Seals vs Repackaged Talking Points24:56 John Wall Hangs It Up 🥲26:38 Michelle Obama ATE On 'All The Smoke'33:46 Chance's STAR LINE Was Straight 🔥40:35 Breaking Down Chance’s Bars58:00 MrBeast’s “Charity” Content Brain1:12:34 MrBeast Couldn’t Even Say Free Palestine…1:23:27 What Is A Performative Male Contests?1:39:18 The FOR-PROFIT Gender War1:47:47 Doom of the Day: The Cold Civil War 😵‍💫2:02:09 Black Folks Always Stuck in the Middle————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyoncé made history, and the Grammys still found a way to snub her. We unpack the Cowboy Carter backlash, the Grammys’ shady rule change, and why Beyoncé might need to stop showing up altogether. Then we get into Angel Reese’s villain era, the media’s role in framing her as a threat, and the deadly No Kings protests that rocked the nation. Meanwhile, Trump throws a lame-ass military birthday parade, wishing it were North Korea, but looking more like a TEMU coup. And if that’s not enough: Democratic leaders are being gunned down in targeted assassinations, and the world might be on the brink of WW3 with Iran.Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨Connect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamjAbee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 'Name 5 Beyonce Songs'2:17 What We On This Week3:57 Fit Check: JJ Rockin' a Sweater & Tie6:46 Will OKC Get That W??11:52 Kendrick v Drake is PLAYED OUT17:33 Put Matt On Love Island!!25:07 They Stay Hatin’ on Angel Reese39:53 Stop Comparing Reese vs. Clark48:27 “Best Black Country Album”? GRAMMYS, BE SERIOUS1:03:00 Take Back BET!!1:10:59 No Kings Was The Largest Protest EVER1:21:04 Florida Man Said WHAT About Protesters?!1:34:00 Trump-Voter K*lled Melissa Hortman. We Gotta Talk.1:42:45 Israel vs Iran? This Is Bad.2:03:25 Final 10 / We Will Not Be Silent————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on JAAM: a Love Island bombshell drops (and Ace might be the most diabolical short king of all time), Zohran bodies Cuomo, and political strategist-slash-influencer Joshua Doss pulls up to break down why Democrats still talk to Black men like we’re in Sunday school. We dig into who actually votes and why politicians should stop pitching poverty and start pitching power. Josh also reveals how he got scouted at the free throw line, his wildest DMs, and why white consultants love telling Black men to cut their hair. Plus: Trump fake-posts a ceasefire while literally bombing Iran, Chicago turns into a heatwave Hunger Games, and the gang ranked-choice votes JJ’s, Harold’s, Sharks, and Remus like a South Side ballot.Connect with Josh Doss!Josh Doss: @doss.discourse / https://www.instagram.com/doss.discourse/Connect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 Allen's Voodoo Curse 😭2:05 What We On This Week4:30 Zohran Mamdani's Big W In NYC10:35 Love Island Was Wild This Week!!18:49 Black Yacht Week Chaos22:37 JOSH DOSS JOINS THE JAAM24:09 Fit check | That 'Everything Fake' Drip26:28 Federal Bureau of ABEE: Doss’s Ball Highlights34:32 Growing Up On The West Side42:32 Pollster & Influencer?! | Josh Doss Livin' Different 56:06 How To Become A Pollster1:02:43 Where Are Black Folks At Politically?1:10:27 How We Get White Dudes Back1:25:35 Coalition Building & Is Zohran The Future?1:37:33 Is Policing the N-Word Worth It?1:46:23 Do Black People Want War?1:52:01 NBA Finals Recap2:00:42 HOT TAKES: Doss on Chicago Staples————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump signs the Big Bullsh*t Bill into law on the 4th of July like a psychopath, slashing Medicaid, supercharging ICE, and gutting birthright citizenship while calling it “beautiful.” Zohran Mamdani wins with a mandate and still gets dragged. 50 Cent stays acting like a double agent for Trump. Chuck Schumer? Quiet while ICE gets a raise, probably too busy drafting a tweet and pretending bipartisanship still exists. Plus: Love Island drama, fashion updates, and the usual chaos from the faam.In this episode, the JAAM crew breaks down how white supremacy keeps beating the Constitution, and how America just proved it on its birthday.Connect with the hosts!JJ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @jwilliamj ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/Abee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @abeetheartist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wyomattt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @SohoStudios ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 Schumer: "Change the Name of the Bill"3:49 What We On This Week5:15 Fit Check: Abee Rockin’ the Satchel7:46 Linked w/ Chi Legends Lstreetz & D-LO12:10 Paris Fashion Week (Minus Allen 😭)18:04 Diddy Not Guilty??22:03 Love Island Updates: Switchin' Men?!31:37 XXL Freshman List Dropped33:48 Is 50 Cent A Double Agent??50:22 Trump's 'Big Billionaire Bill' Passed57:25 They Takin' Healthcare From Kids1:02:53 But ICE Got $170 Billion??1:07:52 Doom of the Day / Your Citizenship Ain't Safe1:25:18 Trump Tryna Deport Zohran1:34:37 Dems Callin’ Zohran Anti-Semitic...1:50:22 Democrats: Stand Up or Get Out1:58:47 #JaamTalks Reactions————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaires getting richer while kids drown, and y’all still calling Trump "anti-establishment"? We torch MAGA lies, the buried Epstein files, and Project 2025’s plot to gut FEMA while Texas floods. Paris Fashion Week romanticizes prison life with "racist fits" while Willy Chavarria shows what real storytelling looks like. Then we drag Love Island — because nothing sums up Gen Z dating dysfunction like a house full of unserious, emotionally illiterate people pretending to find love for the camera. Pure chaos, sharp critique, and no punches pulled.Connect with the hosts!JJ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @jwilliamj ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/Abee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @abeetheartist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @wyomattt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @SohoStudios ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hasan Piker pulls up to The JAAM for a full-blown, no-filter episode. We roast his wildest fits, talk about why dudes need to quit dressing like NPCs, and get into how he built one of the biggest Twitch empires after leaving TYT. Hasan drops his pre-stream rituals, how he handles the hate, and why young men need left-wing policies that actually speak to them. We drag the Dems for their flop game, talk why public broadcasting matters, and call out the bigots hiding in plain sight. Plus: anime tangents, fit checks that go way off the rails, and enough chaos to make your group chat light up.---Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqiHave 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2BvgConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 - The Haters Are PDFs…0:42 - HASAN PIKER PULLED UP3:20 - Streaming from the South Side10:25 - Fit Check: Birkenstocks & Chrome 15:02 - Federal Bureau of ABEE: 6th Grade Hasan23:14 - Trump Admin DETAINED Hasan…28:55 - Handling the Haters on Twitch37:20 - Navigating Twitch Collabs 44:22 - Persevering Through Professional Bullsh*t54:25 - Building Aura with Fashion1:13:15 - Red Pill Losers & the Black Hebrew Israelites1:21:12 - Building a Better Normal1:30:04 - Zohran & A Politics for Young Men1:39:55 - Conservatives Whine About Cancel Culture Then Cancel PBS…1:49:13 - Hasan’s HOT TAKES1:56:14 - Attack on Titan’s Ending & Anime Deep Dive————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump hijacks D.C. police to target Black and Brown neighborhoods, spewing propaganda from his limo on the way to his golf course — lying to Americans while cracking down on them.---Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqiHave 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2BvgConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This country don’t protect kids — it protects the grown men trying to f* ‘em.** From Shannon Sharpe to Lil Tay to Trump lurking like predator-in-chief, it’s open season on young girls and nobody’s stopping it. Stephen A. Smith out here moving like a Real Housewife, weighing in on politics like he’s never read a policy — loud, wrong, and embarrassing. We talk algorithm rot, fashion elitism, and how Republicans are gerrymandering Texas into the ground while threatening democracy to keep power. The culture’s cooked. Protect the kids.00:00 – Intro + Michelle Obama Shoutout01:15 – Today’s Topics Rundown04:06 – Big Check Fits07:22 – Meeting Deonte’ K & Van Lathan Co-Sign16:05 – KSI Black Doll Controversy21:00 – UK Age Verification Laws26:52 – Fantastic Four Review33:34 – Social Media Killed Individuality39:07 – Fashion, Classism, and Fake Exclusivity48:03 – Why Wisdom’s Fashion Content Wins54:59 – Stephen A Smith vs Michelle Obama1:19:22 – Texas Gerrymandering & Democrats Fleeing1:31:06 – How Republicans Rig Elections1:50:39 – DOOM OF THE DAY: Weird Men in Power2:00:08 – Lil Tay, OnlyFans & Male Hypocrisy2:17:29 – Final Word: Young Men, Do Better2:19:14 – JAAM Talks Comment + Jamaican Pride2:20:55 – Outro: Subscribe or You’re Weird---Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqiHave 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2BvgConnect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

N3on’s racist ass is on an apology tour, but crying on Breakfast Club ain’t how you earn your place back in the culture. DJ Akademiks is still a fat-ass blogroach profiting off Chicago pain while doing jack sh*t for the people. And Jerry Lorenzo tried clapping back at our critique — so we break down why selling overpriced civil rights t-shirts ain’t the same as honoring Black legacy. We also dig into the Jubilee pipeline and ask why these platforms keep giving fascists a stage in the name of “free speech.”Rest in p*ss, Hulk Hogan.Connect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 "We Have Fun Too, But We Don't Enable N@zis"1:25 What We On This Week4:51 Fit Check: JJ in Baggy Jeans & Trav 1s8:46 We Moved And It Was Hell15:46 Lollapalooza Back Outside18:21 Tyler's Dance Album is 🔥 21:33 Sydney Sweeney Got Great Genes? Pause.28:40 Luca Gonna Bang This Season31:27 We Got Jerry Lorenzo Shook53:14 Ralph Lauren's Oak Bluffs Campaign Slaps1:11:08 JJess Hilarious Ethered N3on’s Racism1:18:10 Kai Gotta Stop Letting These Folks Punk Him1:27:02 Akademiks Crashed Out Over Charity…1:39:03 Don't Forget: Hogan Used the Hard R1:41:12 Hasan v Nazis?! Jubilee Y’all Look Dumb2:05:28 Druski & Kai Need to Stand TF Up2:15:32 #JaamTalks: Is Unconditional Love Real? ————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The JAAM is in rare form this week — dragging Fear of God’s scammy shirts, culture vultures, and Jackboys vs. Clipse while cooking Paul Pierce and anyone else playing themselves. We sit down with Rep. Maxwell Frost for a wild interview about ICE’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and what he saw inside.Meanwhile, the GOP is folding as usual — backpedaling on the deportation machine they built while literally out here trying to “reclaim Nazi” on Fox News. Republicans are wimps, old heads are mad, and culture vultures are still stealing. If you’re gonna steal from us, at least do it with some taste. Lock in or keep lurking.Connect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj.Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/This Week on the Pod:0:00 “You Can’t Detain 3k People Per Day Without Discrimination…”2:11 What We On This Week4:35 Fit Check: Allen in the Jorts & Chains8:59 We Met Ray Vaughn!!16:20 Love Island Finale: Chris & Huda Was Wildin’23:36 Pierce & RG3 Are 🤡33:22 38 Homers with a Wooden Bat?!37:22 Gillie On Gatekeeping: When Is It Fair Game?56:17 Fear of God's $500 "Freedom" Hoodie....1:12:11 Clipse vs JackBoys: Why We Gotta Pick Sides?1:30:59 Congressman Maxwell Frost on Alligator Alcatraz1:41:47 Don't Trust These Mfs Pt 1: Gutfeld, Tucker, Kirk1:50:39 Don't Trust These Mfs Pt 2: Schultz, Candace, Mead2:04:32 #JaamTalks Reactions————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doechii stood on business, calling out Trump’s ICE raids, fascism, and state violence at the BET Awards.We break down the lies, the raids, and the right-wing media fueling a full-on fascist crackdown.PLUS: our first guest ever, pro golfer Brice Peake, pulls up to talk Black excellence, country club classism, and betting on yourself. His new movie coming up is 'Outta The Rough'We even hit the range. Brice rates our golf swings (spoiler: it’s brutal).Protest. Power. FORE!! Tap in.Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨Connect with the hosts!JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamjAbee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/Chapters:0:00 ‘First of all, Sabrina…’1:36 What We On This Week2:50 Car Parades, Protests, & Gettin Recognized9:51 LA Protests Backstory | Doechii Was SPITTIN22:28 What Even *Is* A Sanctuary City?30:04 Black & Brown | They Want Us DIVIDED39:35 BRICE PEAKE JOINS THE JAAM42:02 Fit Check! | Ya’ll Thought We Forgot…47:01 Brice’s 9 Core Values (Clip)52:09 Day-One Advocate Energy (Clip)56:24 Brice Been Nice Since Age 41:04:06 What It Took To Go Solo1:10:40 Why Not Hoops?1:15:44 Brice’s Coldest Golf Moment1:19:27 Brice Judges Our Swings 😭1:23:30 His Toughest Day on the Course1:30:19 “If I Had Your Athleticism…” | Brice’s Viral Clip1:44:22 Golf Gear is 2 Bands?! The Access Problem1:49:36 Don’t Shrink to Fit Their Box1:59:20 Acting Is Harder Than Golf?? What’s Next————Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.