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Lurie Breaks It Down

Lurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors. Each episode dives deep into compelling topics, from history and culture to politics and current events, with the goal of filling in the knowledge gaps listeners didn’t know they had. Lurie’s sharp analysis, engaging storytelling, and passion for truth make every conversation both enlightening and accessible. With a lineup of fascinating guests—from experts and activists to artists and thought leaders—Lurie Breaks It Down brings fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue to help listeners connect the dots on complex issues. Whether you’re a curious learner or a seasoned thinker, this podcast offers something new to discover in every episode.

Latest Episodes:

Moment of Gratitude: Your Peace is Worth Disappointing People For Jul 23, 2026

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Pete Hegseth is Still Trash & Now the Whole World Can See It Jul 22, 2026

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Lurie breaks down Pete Hegseth's congressional testimony failures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: What Does Rest Really Mean? Jul 22, 2026

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Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What the Flock? Part 1 & 2 Jul 21, 2026

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Lurie breaks down the alarming expansion of Flock Safety's surveillance cameras, which market themselves as license plate readers but actually track individuals, creating a modern panopticon. With new terrorist watch lists targeting activists and the erosion of privacy rights, this episode connects the dots between surveillance capitalism, anti-Black policies, and the urgent need for community-controlled narratives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: You Have A Purpose Jul 21, 2026

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Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors Show as she reminds us that no matter the circumstances, we all have a purpose to accomplish. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran, The Republican Takeover, & Trump Poops Jul 20, 2026

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This episode tackles the messy realities we're facing: Iran's strikes on US bases with conflicting casualty reports, the next phase of Republican voter suppression threatening election officials with prison time, and the explosive diarrhea outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce—which mysteriously got an FDA apology after White House meetings. Lurie breaks down how deregulation is poisoning our food supply and why we can't depend on systems designed to fail us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Reallocating Our Energy & Time Jul 20, 2026

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Happy Monday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Collective Courage: We Solve Our Problems Best w/ Dr. Assata Richards Jul 17, 2026

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This episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Assata Richards about the rich history of African American cooperative economics. Drawing from Jessica Gordon Nembhard's groundbreaking book 'Collective Courage,' they explore how black communities have always practiced mutual aid and helpfulness, from plantation times to present day. The discussion covers everything from buying clubs to housing co-ops, examining how cooperative structures differ from traditional capitalism and why spiritual alignment matters in economic work. They also tackle class dynamics within co-ops, the importance of study circles over book clubs, and how exhaustion from pursuing others' dreams differs from exhaustion in service of your own mission. Plus, reactions to recent political theater and what it all means for community organizing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moment of Gratitude: Importance of Doing the Work Invisibly Jul 17, 2026

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Happy Friday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie reminds us that not everything we are doing/working on needs to be for a public audience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran Said ‘8itch Better Have My Money’ Jul 16, 2026

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Lurie breaks down Iran's demand for $4.5 billion in reparations after documenting how Trump administration insiders allegedly manipulated financial markets using privileged information from peace negotiations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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