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Joins The Show, Tesla Recalls Over 2 Million Vehicles, and Dave Chappelle Returns To Netflix Dec 14, 2023

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Reality star and author Bambi takes the spotlight as the Headliner of the Week and reflections on what to leave behind in 2023 and carry forward into 2024. The Group Chat continues with Bambi sharing insights into the new season of Love and Hip Hop. The topic shifts to the highs and lows of gift-giving, sparking conversations about whether to choose gifts based on personal preference or the recipient's desires. Engaging with the audience, Amanda takes calls on the subject.

As the Group Chat evolves, Amanda transitions to discussing travel etiquette and pet peeves, just in time for the holiday season. Listeners join in, sharing their travel tips and venting about pet peeves. In the final stretch of the episode, Amanda reflects on her "I Be Knowin'" segment, taking more calls from the audience. The episode concludes with quick yet impactful 60-second headlines covering diverse topics, from student loan debt cancellations to Tesla recalls.

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(1:54) - Our Headliner of the Week Bambi joins us for some Group Chat! #RealityStar #Author. Lessons learned in 2023.

(6:57) - The Group Chat continues with Bambi! How are you going into 2024?

(11:35) - Bambi is in the Group Chat. Love and Hip Hop – the new season.

(17:11) - Celebrity Confession #Tamar.

(20:53) - COMING UP THIS HOUR FOR GROUP CHAT… WE’RE REMINISCING ABOUT THE BEST AND WORST GIFTS WE’VE RECEIVED. PLUS, WHEN YOU BUY SOMEONE A GIFT… DO YOU GET SOMETHING THAT YOU WANT THEM TO HAVE OR DO YOU GET THEM WHAT THEY WANT?

(23:24) - The Group Chat Top of the Week. #GiftGiving. Do you get people what you know they want, or do you buy gifts that you want them to have?

(28:23) - The Group Chat Topic of the Week continues. We’ll go to the phone lines.

(32:52) - Gift Giving – It’s the Group Chat Topic of the Week! We’re taking your calls – 1-855-262-6328.

(37:32) - Best gifts/worst gifts. Happy Holidays!

(42:23) - It’s Group Chat Thursday, and coming up we’ll talk about travel etiquette.

(43:35) - Just in time for the holidays, many people will be traveling. Let’s talk travel etiquette. What are some things that you have to do when you travel?

(47:45) - What are your travel pet peeves?

(53:39) - The Group Chat continues. Travel Tips.

(57:52) - COMING UP THIS HOUR… AMANDA’S I BE KNOWIN’. We’ll take more calls PLUS 60-SECOND HEADLINES!

(1:00:05) - Amanda’s I Be Knowin. #Reflection.

(1:03:29) - Let’s go to the phone lines.

(1:05:10) - 60 Second Headlines.

STORY 1: The Department of Education has approved the cancellation of nearly $5 billion more in federal student loan debt. Under the Biden administration, $132 billion has been forgiven for over 3.6 million borrowers.

STORY 2: DJ Cassidy is hitting the road with his Pass The Mic Live! Tour set to begin in February 2024.

STORY 3: Dave Chappelle is returning to Netflix with a new stand-up special that will debut on New Year’s Eve.

STORY 4: Tesla is recalling more than 2 million of its vehicles after an investigation found its autopilot safety system was “not sufficient to prevent driver misuse.”

STORY 5: Poison control centers across the US say they are seeing an increase in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss, with some people reporting symptoms related to accidental overdoses.

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12 Days Til Christmas, Denzel Washington’s Controversial Casting, & Wu-Tang’s Las Vegas Residency Dec 14, 2023

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Amanda dives into the controversy around Denzel Washington's casting, discusses allegations against Diddy and their impact on hip-hop, and explores the Wu-Tang Clan's upcoming Las Vegas residency. Journalist Garrison Hayes joins for a segment on the history of whiteness, providing insightful perspectives.

Later in the episode, Amanda covers diverse headlines, including the Texas Supreme Court's ruling on abortion, the Wu-Tang Clan's Las Vegas residency, and Cardi B's relationship status. Garrison Hayes returns to delve into the history of whiteness and white identity. The episode also features "That's Not My Ministry" with Rita Brent, a Big Up/Let Down segment, and a Black Pop Quiz with Professor Supreme. Amanda wraps up the show with the Word of the Day and highlights the smartest things politicians said recently. Tune in for a mix of news, laughter, and learning on The Amanda Seales Show!

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(2:50) - A Tunisian member of Parliament objected to Denzel Washington’s casting as the Carthaginian general Hannibal, who was born in Tunisia. (Hannibal’s skin color is not known)

French-language Tunisian news outlet La Presse published an article saying the casting created “a historical error,” and some users accused Netflix of promoting “woke culture”. Earlier this year, Netflix cast Adele James, an actor of mixed heritage, as Cleopatra, which prompted the Egyptian antiquities ministry to publish a statement declaring that the pharaonic leader had “white skin and Hellenistic characteristics”. Here at The Amanda Seales Show, we will pit some of our best Black actors against anybody to BODY ANY ROLE!

(7:38) - Eighteen companies have terminated their partnership with Sean Combs' e-commerce platform Empower Global after a string of sexual abuse allegations were brought against him. To date, there have been four suits filed against Diddy, dating back to the very beginning of his career in the record industry in the early '90s. So, we want to ponder the question, is Diddy the Harvey Weinstein of hip-hop? And if so, what now?

(13:19) - STORY 1: The Wu-Tang Clan announced that they will be holding a Las Vegas residency in 2024. It will begin Feb. 9, coinciding with Super Bowl weekend.

STORY 2: The College Board has released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after they came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics.

STORY 3: President Joe Biden will hold his first in-person meeting with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas today.

STORY 4: Cardi B and her husband, Offset, have parted ways. In a recent Instagram Live she said that she’s BEEN sharing clues that they are no longer a couple.

(15:28) - IT’S TIME FOR WHY YOU BRINGING UP OLD ISH AND BACK WITH US TODAY IS GARRISON HAYES. He’s a filmmaker, creator, and entrepreneur who amplifies stories that change the world. And he’s here with us today. Garrison Hayes… welcome back to The Amanda Seales Show. You are here today to break down the history behind whiteness and how did white people become white people.

(20:00) - COMING UP THIS HOUR… IN BLACKURATE NEWS: THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT TRIED TO CONTROL A PREGNANT WOMAN’S BODY, AND SHE TOOK MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS. PLUS, WE’VE GOT “THAT’S NOT MY MINISTRY” WITH RITA BRENT! PLUS, TODAY’S BIG UP/LET DOWN WHICH INVOLVES MC HAMMER, ANDRE 3000, AND AN INFAMOUS CHAIR.

(22:23) - The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Kate Cox could NOT obtain an abortion under the state’s “medical emergency” exception. She sought the abortion after learning her fetus has a fatal condition and doctors told her she could risk her future fertility if she doesn’t get the procedure. On Monday, the Center for Reproductive Rights announced the 31-year-old mother had left Texas to get health care elsewhere following what the group that represents Cox described as “a week of legal whiplash.”

(25:57) - That’s Not My Ministry w/ Rita Brent #Tattoos

(29:03) - BIG UP - to the Montgomery Brawl folding chair‘s WHITENESS for paying off! The Black man, Reggie Bernard Ray, captured on video wielding a folding chair during the viral brawl in Montgomery’s riverfront park will avoid jail time! He’s been ordered to perform 50 hours of community service and pay $357 in court fees. Thank GOD that folding chair was white! If it were black, Mr. Ray would be UNDER the jail! Black folks, we’ve found a loophole. Put the pistols down; pick the folding chairs UP!

(33:58) - LET DOWN - To our hip-hop heroes for putting their Bengay before the culture. MC Hammer and Andre 3000 have made headlines recently for comments on why they are declining to participate in hip-hop celebrations, honors, and awards shows.

(33:58) - We’ll go to the phone lines. #ColorPurple

(35:23) - COMING UP THIS HOUR… AM I TRIPPIN? STICK AROUND; I’LL LET YOU KNOW. PROFESSOR SUPREME WILL JOIN US FOR ANOTHER BLACK POP QUIZ

(37:26) - Welcome back, it’s time for us AM I TRIPPIN, DM us at Seales Said It with your questions! QUESTION: ANON FROM PHILLY..

(39:05) - AM I TRIPPIN – PART 2. Amanda has advice...

(42:22) - It’s a Black Pop Quiz what it is!

(46:36) - RIP Andre Braugher.

(47:53) - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS… Convalesce (kahn-vuh-LESS) TO RECOVER HEALTH AND STRENGTH GRADUALLY AFTER SICKNESS, INJURY OR WEAKNESS.

(52:05) - Politicians Say the Smartest Things!

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Desmond Thorne Joins The Show, 50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary, & Doja Cat’s Warning To White Fans Dec 12, 2023

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Amanda kicks off by acknowledging "Universal Health Coverage Day" but expresses the need for concrete laws rather than just a day. Then Amanda and the team cover everything from Doja Cat's explicit warning to her white fans during a live performance to voting and venting the 60-Second Headlines about Disney's collaboration with Brittney Griner and Sudan's efforts to end war.

Did you know that comedians are declining to host the Golden Globes, or that 50 Cent is talking about producing a documentary on Diddy? Find out more on this episode of The Amanda Seales Show.

The show dives into Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley demanding $4.9 trillion in reparations for slavery from the United Kingdom. Amanda also takes a moment to remix a Christmas carol, reclaiming and rewriting the controversial history behind "Jingle Bells." The Big Up/Let Down segment features Adele's confidence and Meta's Instagram ad-blocking controversy.

Desmond Thorne joins Amanda for the "Watch Don't Watch" segment, offering recommendations on what to watch. The episode wraps up with the squad sharing how black they feel today and the word of the day, "Quixotic." The episode concludes with a segment on politicians saying interesting things, featuring a quote from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about President Biden and his administration.

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(2:08) - In a recent live performance, singer and rapper Doja Cat issued a very particular warning to her white fans. Just to reiterate, she said “WATCH YOUR MOUTH IF YOU WHITE,” as the song went into the hook– “N-ggas ain’t shit, come up in your crib/ All up in your fridge, can’t pay rent.”

(7:30) – Voting & Venting: Let’s Go To The Phone Lines.

(12:56) - HERE ARE YOUR 60 SECOND HEADLINES!

STORY 1: Disney has partnered with Brittney Griner to produce several projects based on her yearlong Russia detainment, including a documentary by ESPN Films and a limited series with ABC.

STORY 2: The heads of the rival factions in Sudan, Burham and Hemedti are planning to meet to discuss ending the Sudan war.

STORY 3: Chris Rock and other top comedic talent decline offers to host the Golden Globes… At least four other A-list comedic actors. A representative for Rock declined to comment.

STORY 4: 50 Cent is taking aim at Diddy and his series of alleged sexual assaults by producing a documentary. His production company is reportedly planning to donate all proceeds from the documentary to rape and sexual assault victims.

(19:52) - Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said that her country is owed $4.9 trillion in reparations for slavery.

(24:04) - We know Tik Tok is full of challenges. One caught our ears with the Gen Zers remixing Christmas carols. Let’s listen to one. I thought it might be fun to remix my own Christmas carol, but not just any ole one– Jingle Bells, WHICH, if you didn’t know… Was performed at Ordway Hall on Sept. 15, 1857, in blackface, during a minstrel show! James Lord Pierpont was the writer and composer who also wrote confederate anthems during the Civil War.

(27:31) - BIG UP - TO ADELE’S UNMITIGATED GALL & CONFIDENCE

In an interview she said– “With my music, and for whoever listens to it, I think I’m not the best singer in the world at all, but no one else can sing my songs like me because they didn’t write them. No one can sing my songs like me, period.”

“The lyrics are not their own, and I don’t think anyone else should sing my songs.”

“The Queen of Soul might be the one exception. Apart from Aretha Franklin,” Adele amended when asked about the late legend’s cover of “Rolling in the Deep.”

LET DOWN - Even robots are racist, y’all!!

Black-owned athleisure wear brand Actively Black took to social media to call out Meta’s Instagram for unnecessary ad-blocking.

The first ad celebrated Black women, the second was Actively Black’s impact report, the third was the brand’s Black First collection, the fourth was their collaboration with the All Power to the People Project, and the last was the collaboration with John Carlos.

(32:27) – And another thing!

(35:44) - And now it’s time for Watch Don’t Watch. My special guest is… Desmond Thorne joins us to tell us what we should Watch and what should not waste our time watching.

(39:56) – The squad is here to tell you How Black We Feel Today!

(44:17) - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN, LEARN AND LAUGH… WITH THE WORD OF THE DAY… THE WORD OF THE DAY IS:

QUIXOTIC (kwik-SAH-tik) (Adjective)

Describes people and ideas that are foolishly impractical, especially as they pursue or relate to the pursuit of ideals.

A quixotic person is often known for lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action.

It can also describe things that are predictable

(47:41)- POLITICIANS SAY THE SMARTEST THINGS

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REP. ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ (AOC) SAID THIS ABOUT PRESIDENT BIDEN AND HIS ADMINISTRATION:

“The Biden Administration can no longer reconcile their professed concern for Palestinians and human rights while also single-handedly vetoing the UN’s call for ceasefire and sidestepping the entire US Congress to unconditionally back the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza.”

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Attorney Gerald Griggs Joins The Show, Nick Cannon Is In Hot Water, & Who Pulled The Fire Alarm During Congress? Dec 11, 2023

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In this lively episode of The Amanda Seales Show, Amanda brings the energy as they navigate the latest on December 8, 2023. They kick off by highlighting "National App Day" and the astonishing fact that there are over 7 million apps in existence. Amanda dives into significant stories, beginning with the censure of Congressman Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm during a congressional session. Next, the controversy surrounding Nick Cannon's show, "Bad vs. Wild Las Vegas," is explored, where 'dark skin' and 'light skin' women were pitted against each other.

In the 60-Second Headlines, a range of news is covered, from former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's resignation to Time Magazine naming Taylor Swift the 2023 Person of the Year. The episode also includes engaging phone calls from listeners.

The special guest, Attorney Gerald Griggs, joins the conversation, providing an update on the Kenneth Herring case. The Big Up/Let Down segment features Jonathan Majors facing assault charges, and a surprising case of attempted arson at Dr. King's house.

Amanda shares more thoughts in the "And Another Thing" segment, and the episode continues with a group chat about gift-giving etiquette for the holiday season. The Small Doses segment addresses the side effects of Alabama voting rights. Amanda also gives a glimpse into their weekend.

As the episode wraps up, Amanda delivers the word of the day, "INTREPID," and highlights politicians saying the darndest things. The show concludes with gratitude for listeners, thanking them for tuning in to The Amanda Seales Show.

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(3:15) - The House voted on Thursday to censure Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for pulling a fire alarm while Congress was in session to vote on government funding.

Rep. Bowman previously admitted to pulling the fire alarm, although he said it was an accident.

He pleaded guilty in October to one count of falsely pulling the fire alarm and had to pay a $1,000 fine and issue an apology to the U.S. Capitol Police.

(8:57) - Nick Cannon and Zeus Network have been slammed over a competition which pitted 'dark skin' and 'light skin' women against each other.

Cannon and Zeus collaborated on a live show, Bad vs. Wild Las Vegas, which saw Wild 'N Out stars from the host's side take on 'Baddies' from Zeus' side.

(14:19) - 60 Second Headlines:

STORY 1: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is resigning from Congress early and will not run for reelection next year,

STORY 2: In Alabama– two white boaters have pleaded guilty to harassment (misdemeanor) charges in connection with the Montgomery riverfront brawl. A judge also dismissed an assault charge against the riverboat co-captain.

STORY 3: A bill known as the Democracy Act has been introduced by Democrats Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Peter Welch that would guarantee convicted felons the right to vote in federal elections… regardless of their criminal record.

STORY 4: Time Magazine has named its 2023 person of the year, and it’s Taylor Swift. Time says she found a way to give people around the world hope in some seriously dark times. They say no one else on the planet today can move so many people so well.

(17:01) - We’ll go the phonelines.

(18:58) - COMING UP THIS HOUR….

OUR SPECIAL GUEST, ATTORNEY GERALD GRIGGS WILL JOIN US WITH AN UPDATE ON THE KENNETH HERRING CASE

PLUS, THE BIG UP, LET DOWN!! WHICH INVOLVES JONATHAN MAJORS AND DR. KING. I’LL MAKE IT MAKE SENSE!

AND I’VE GOTTA TELL YOU ABOUT MY WEEKEND.

(21:29) - AND NOW I WANT TO WELCOME OUR SPECIAL GUEST, ATTORNEY GERALD GRIGGS.

He’s also an Advocate, Activist, and Justice Fighter.

He’s here with us today with an update on the Kenneth Herring Case.

For those who may not know about the case

(26:35) - Our conversation with Attorney Gerald Griggs continues.

(31:32) - BIG UP - to the ART of keeping receipts!

Actor Jonathan Majors is currently on trial facing multiple charges of assault against former girlfriend – Grace Jabbari.

Texts messages were recently revealed in court, and they are damning!

LET DOWN - TO ALL OF US WHO JUST KNEW IT WAS A WHITE PERSON TRYING TO BURN DOWN MLK’S HOUSE!

Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, 26, was charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property.

Poured gasoline on the window and porch.

Two off-duty New York City Police officers, joined by Utah tourists, were able to stop the perpetrator.

(36:51) – And another thing! Amanda has more to say!

(38:28) - COMING UP THIS HOUR….

KICK OFF OUR GROUP CHAT TOPIC OF THE WEEK… AND THIS WEEK… IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON… WE ARE TALKING ABOUT GIFT GIVING…

WHEN YOU GIVE SOMEONE, A GIFT DO YOU GET THEM WHAT THEY WANT, OR WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO HAVE… AND IS GIVING GIFT CARDS THOUGHT-FUL OR THOUGHT-LESS??

SMALL DOSES SEGMENT - (SIDE EFFECTS OF ALABAMA VOTING RIGHTS)

AND I’VE ALSO GOTTA TELL YOU ABOUT MY WEEKEND…

(41:11) - IT’S TIME TO KICK OFF OUR GROUP CHAT TOPIC OF THE WEEK.

IN HONOR OF CHRISTMAS, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT GIFT GIVING…

WHEN BUYING SOMEONE A GIFT, SHOULD YOU GET THEM WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO HAVE OR WHAT THEY WANT?

LISTEN TO FOLKS’ DESIRES!!

RUDE TO SAY YOU DON’T LIKE A GIFT?!

ARE GIFT CARDS THOUGHT- FUL OR THOUGHT-LESS GIFTS?

IT DEPENDS ON THE STORE! (SPA)

(46:28) – It went down over the weekend! Amanda shares her weekend with us.

(51:21) - THIS WEEK ON THE SMALL DOSES PODCAST EPISODE (SIDE EFFECTS OF ALABAMA VOTING RIGHTS)

(54:23) – And Another Thing! Amanda has more to say!

(56:10) - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS…

INTREPID (adjective)

FEARLESS, BOLD, AND BRAVE

1:00:19 – Politicians Say the Darndest Things

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