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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:

Attack on Immigration Rights Under the Trump Administration w/ Allen Orr May 28, 2025

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Immigration attorney, Allen Orr joins Lurie to talk about the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia & misinformation that is spread about immigrants under the Trump administration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Credit Score Drops Mean Millions Are About to Go Without May 27, 2025

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Lurie breaks down news of the week from beef prices going up to student loan borrowers' credit being affected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dante King & The Creation Of Whiteness May 26, 2025

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Author, Dante King joins Lurie to discuss the creation of whiteness from his book, "The 400-Year Holocaust: White America’s Legal, Psychopathic, and Sociopathic Black Genocide - and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tornado Information Blackout: Target FAFO’d & Now They Found Out May 23, 2025

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Lurie breaks down the tornado aftermath in St. Louis after the city's emergency official failed to sound the alarm and Target's sales plummeting once they rolled back their DEI initiatives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DOJ Abandons Consent Decree & South Africa’s President Meets America’s White Nationalism May 22, 2025

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Lurie breaks down the meeting Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, had with Donald Trump on Trump's claims on a genocide of white Afrikaners and the Dept. of Justice abandoning police reform deals with Minneapolis & Louisville. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black Elected Officials & Social Safety Net Programs In the Cross Hairs May 21, 2025

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Lurie breaks down the arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka, the charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver & House Republicans proposing a bill that cuts nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid & food stamps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Foreclosures, Klarna Fails & Other Warning Signs May 20, 2025

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Lurie breaks down how extreme climate change can lead to a surge in foreclosures of homes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Author of "Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers" May 19, 2025

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi joins Lurie to discuss his new book, 'Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers' - the first major young readers’ biography of Malcolm X in over 30 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

White Psychopathology w/ Dante King May 16, 2025

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Author, Dante King joins Lurie to break down the psychopathology & sociopathic sovereignty of whiteness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Professionalism as a Racial Construct with Leah Goodridge May 14, 2025

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Award-winning tenants' rights attorney, Leah Goodridge joins Lurie to discuss her article, 'Professionalism as a Racial Construct,' shares her experience in the workplace, and words of encouragement for those who may be going through a similar situation. To read Leah's article, visit: https://www.uclalawreview.org/professionalism-as-a-racial-construct/ 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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