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LeToya Luckett Joins The Show To Talk Fears and Phobias & It’s National Pumpkin Day Oct 26, 2023

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Amanda discusses fears and phobias with special guest Letoya Luckett. They delve into the distinctions between fear and phobia, how they can impact one's life, and whether you can outgrow them. They explore the causes of phobias, often a blend of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. This enlightening conversation helps listeners better understand their own fears and phobias.

The episode also delves into an engaging Group Chat Topic of the Week: "If you went to college, are you using your degree?" Amanda and her audience discuss the value of college degrees and whether they are being used in their professional lives. Later, they switch gears to explore the differences between friends and acquaintances and whether it's offensive to be called an acquaintance by someone you consider a friend. It's an insightful and thought-provoking episode that combines discussions of fears, education, and friendship definitions.

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(2:56) - GROUP CHAT W/ SPECIAL GUEST LETOYA LUCKETT FEAR VS PHOBIA IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? HAVE YOU EVER FACED YOUR FEAR? WHAT HAPPENED DURING YOUR LIFE TO CAUSE YOUR FEARS?

(7:40) - IN THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT FEARS AND PHOBIAS. HAVE YOU OUTGROWN ANY OF YOUR FEARS OR PHOBIA WITH LETOYA LUCKETT.

(13:41) - Phobias are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social/environmental factors. OUR SPECIAL GUEST TODAY IS LETOYA LUCKETT! WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST FEAR & WHY? DO YOU HAVE ANY PHOBIAS? DO YOUR FEAR(S) HINDER YOU IN LIFE?

(17:26) - JEREMIAH’S MOST LIKELY TO – NOT TALK DIRTY #JT #citygirls

(19:51) - HAPPY THURSDAY! WE’RE GETTING CLOSER TO THE WEEKEND! IT’S THE AMANDA SEALES SHOW! I’M AMANDA SEALES… IT’S THURSDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY… IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY! ALSO, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: HILLARY CLINTON - the pantsuit queen! MENDEECEE HARRIS PAT SAJACK PHAEDRA PARKS

(22:15) - THE GROUP CHAT TOPIC OF THE WEEK – IF YOU WENT TO COLLEGE, ARE YOU USING YOUR DEGREE?

(26:23) – We’re taking your calls on the Group Chat Topic of the Week. #Collegedegrees

(31:15) – It’s Group Chat Thursday, and we are taking your calls. 1 855 AMANDA 8. Are you using your college degree? Was getting your college degree worth it.

(34:45) – Group Chat Thursday continues. Was getting your college degree worth it? Are you using your college degree.

(38:18) - COMING UP THIS HOUR IN THE GROUP CHAT: WE’RE TALKING ABOUT FRIENDS VS. ACQUAINTANCES. HOW DO YOU DEFINE THEM? WOULD YOU BE OFFENDED IF SOMEONE YOU THOUGHT WAS A FRIEND CALLED YOU AN ACQUAINTANCE? JEREMIAH’S MOST LIKELY TO.

(41:00) - IT’S GROUP CHAT THURSDAY HOW DO YOU DEFINE A FRIEND/HOW DO YOU DEFINE AN ACQUAINTANCE? IS BEING CONSIDERED ONLY AN ACQUAINTANCE A BAD THING? WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF A FRIEND? DOES HOW LONG YOU’VE KNOWN SOMEONE MATTER?

(45:18) - WOULD YOU BE OFFENDED IF SOMEONE YOU THOUGHT WAS YOUR FRIEND CALLED YOU AN ACQUAINTANCE?

(49:28) - How does an acquaintance turn into a real friend? Can a friend turn into an acquaintance?

(54:44) - WORD OF THE DAY: FOLIAGE Refers to leaves of a plant, or many plants.

(56:24) - AMANDA’S I BE KNOWIN’ #VOTE

(58:32) – WE’LL GO TO THE PHONE LINES.

(1:00:00) – 60 SECOND HEADLINES

STORY 1: The United Auto Workers union has expanded its strike as 5,000 members at a major General Motors manufacturing plant in Arlington, Texas also walked off the job.

STORY 2: Taco Bell has won its fight over the “Taco Tuesday” trademark in all 50 states

STORY 3: Georgia will become the first state in the U.S. where pharmacies sell medical marijuana.

STORY 4: Michigan State University has apologized for images of Adolf Hitler that were displayed on the video boards at its football stadium before a game last weekend.

STORY 5: Richard Roundtree, best known for his role as Detective John Shaft in the ‘70s action thriller “Shaft,” has died at the age of 81.

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Trump’s Former Campaign Lawyer Pleads Guilty, Steph Curry’s Funds Howards Golf Team, and News On Young Thug’s RICO Case Oct 25, 2023

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Amanda celebrates International Artist Day, emphasizing her role as an artist and educator. The episode features an extended interview with Lara, known as Gazan Girl, who is an international lawyer and activist. The episode continues with a segment on recent headlines, including a former Trump campaign lawyer's guilty plea, the resurgence of Howard University's golf team thanks to Steph Curry's funding, and Young Thug's RICO case. There's also a focus on the rise of household wealth in the United States during the pandemic, especially among Black families. Amanda keeps the discussion lively and engaging, and the episode ends with a Black Pop Quiz with Professor Supreme and a vocabulary lesson. The show successfully combines entertainment and education to provide an engaging experience for its audience.

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Of course, here's the text reformatted with the timestamps in the (HH:MM:SS) - Description format for the news:

(2:37) - GUEST - GAZAN GIRL - LARA EXTENDED INTERVIEW

WE’RE TALKING TO LARA, ALSO KNOWN AS GAZAN GIRL. SHE’S AN INTERNATIONAL LAWYER, ACTIVIST, AND THE CO-HOST OF THE PALESTINE POD

(31:19) - 60 SECOND HEADLINES:

STORY 1 - Former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election subversion case and will cooperate with Fulton County prosecutors.

STORY 2 - Howard University’s golf team is now a force to be reckoned with after Steph Curry’s funding has led them to compete on a Division ONE level. Howard hasn’t had a golf team since the 1970s.

STORY 3 - Young Thug has named a few notable Hip-Hop figures that he’d like to see take the stand in his ongoing YSL RICO Case

STORY 4 - Household wealth in the United States rose significantly during the pandemic, with Black families doing remarkably well financially, though still far below White household wealth.

STORY 5 - Netflix has announced the release of a comedy documentary titled, Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only, coming to the streaming platform in December.

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(39:15) - HAPPY BIRTHDAY IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY!

ALSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

- CIARA ← The woman who single-handedly changed single women’s prayer lives worldwide!

- CRAIG ROBINSON ← AKA “Mr. Take Yo Panties Off”. It’s a song. It’s hilarious. Google it

(41:49) - AMANDA IN THE COMMENTS. Former President, Barack Obama, released a statement on Instagram (because that’s where we are now– IG is the new CBS NEWS) about Israel and Gaza.

(46:24) - Johnny Gill is admitting that he took a lie detector test to dispel once and for all if he is gay or not.

(50:49) - BIG UP, LET DOWN

(62:02) - IT’S THE AMANDA SEALES SHOW! I’M AMANDA SEALES. ISSA BLACK POP QUIZ… THAT’S WHAT IT IS. PROFESSOR SUPREME WILL JOIN US.

(67:28) - I REALLY WANT TO HEAR YOUR LIST OF THINGS I LEARNED THIS WEEK TOO! CALL US ANYTIME AT 1 855 AMANDA 8 … THAT’S 1855 262-6328 …

(71:11) - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN, LAUGH, AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS… HIRSUTE (HER-soot) (adjective)

(74:12) - WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SPOKESPERSON JOHN KIRBY SAID THIS ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING GENOCIDE THAT IS HAPPENING IN PALESTINE.

(79:02) - THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS WEDNESDAY! WE COVERED A LOT OF STORIES:

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Snoop Dogg's New Business, Celebrity Confessions, & Are Job Offers Being Rescinded Due To Palestinian Support? Oct 25, 2023

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Amanda starts by highlighting the declining faith and trust of Americans in core institutions and Republican leadership. The International Olympic Committee's acceptance of five new sports for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is another hot topic, with suggested additions to the Olympic games. The segment "Why You Bringing up Old ISH" delves into the German Coast Uprising of 1811. Moreover, in "Blackurate News," St. Louis's mayor, Tishaura Jones, takes a significant step to aid low-income families, and there's a "Guess That Celebrity Confession" segment. The episode features a "Big Up" to Cher's libido and a "Let Down" for those who overvalue a lunch with Jay-Z. Amanda covers more news, from a Black NYU law student's job offer being rescinded to Tyler Perry's insights on his non-deal with Paramount Global to buy BET. The episode wraps up with "How Black Do You Feel Today," the Word of the Day, and a segment on the darndest things politicians say. Amanda Seales provides an engaging and informative perspective on these issues, making this episode a must-listen.

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(3:20) - Recent polling of Americans about Republican leadership and America’s core institutions revealed a lack of faith and mistrust in everything from the courts to organized religion.

(8:03) - The International Olympic Committee announced it has accepted a proposal by local organizers of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles to add 5 new sporting events to the Olympic games. Those sports are: baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash. We also have some GREAT ideas for sports that should be added to the Olympic games!

(13:16) – 60 Second Headlines:

- Wisconsin Republicans are blocking pay raises for staff at the University of Wisconsin system unless they end diversity programs.

- John Legend is entering the tech space with a new startup called “It’s Good,” designed to share food and travel recommendations.

- A homeowner is mulling her next steps after a company mistakenly demolished a home she owned in Atlanta while she was on vacation.

- Rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg is expanding his business, branching out into a line of premium coffee products with beans sourced locally from Indonesia.

- Usher was given a major honor: a key to the city of Las Vegas.

(16:33) – Why You Bringing up Old ISH with Kimberly Renee:

- The German Coast Uprising of 1811.

(23:29) - WE HAVE MORE BLACKURATE NEWS COMING UP:

- ST. LOUIS’S MAYOR, TIH-SHARRA JONES IS TAKING MONETARY MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS IN A MAJOR WAY FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.

- I HAVE TO “GUESS THAT CELEBRITY CONFESSION”

- PLUS, THE BIG UP/LET DOWN…STARRING CHER AND HOVA!

(27:40) - Hundreds of low-income families in St. Louis will soon see some financial relief as monthly checks of $500 start arriving from the city’s government.

(32:37) - Everyday, another celebrity gets on the internet and shares a little bit too much information for the John Q public to know, but when they do, it’s time for me to GUESS THAT CELEBRITY CONFESSION!

(36:41) – BIG UP – TO CHER’S LIBIDO.

(41:20) - LET DOWN - To all those who thought LUNCH with Jay-Z would be more valuable than $500k!!!!

(45:13) - COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS:

- A BLACK NYU LAW STUDENT IS SPEAKING OUT AFTER THEIR JOB OFFER WAS RESCINDED FOLLOWING A PRO-PALESTINE LETTER.

- TYLER PERRY SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HIS NON-DEAL WITH PARAMOUNT GLOBAL TO BUY BET.

- “WHY YOU BRINGING UP OLD ISH” WITH KIMBERLY RENEE.

- AND HOW BLACK DO YOU FEEL?

(49:37) - Ryna Workman (they/them), a Black law student and student body president at New York University recently had a job offer rescinded due to their support of Palestinian people.

(54:27) - Tyler Perry is opening about what he described as a “disrespectful” process when Paramount Global made BET available for purchase earlier this year.

(58:17) – How Black Do You Feel Today?!

(1:01:52) – The Word of the Day.

(1:05:36) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things #Trump.

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Why Meta Is Apologizing To Palestinians, Drake and Michael Jackson Made History, and Muslim Congress Are Receiving Death Threats Oct 23, 2023

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Amanda Seales dives into the recent apology issued by Meta after a translation glitch on Meta where the word "terrorist" was inserted into the profile bios of some Palestinian users. The discussion continues with a look at a historic moment involving Drake and Michael Jackson, insights on student loan debt and income disparities for degree holders, and hospitals forgiving medical debt for over 340,000 residents in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, the episode highlights the increasing death threats faced by Muslim Congress members in the wake of events in Israel and Palestine. Amanda Seales delivers a vibrant and informative take on these issues and more, making this episode a must-listen.

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(5:06) - Meta has apologized after inserting the word “terrorist” into the profile bios of some Palestinian Instagram users, in what the company says was a bug in auto-translation. Upon clicking "see translation", viewers were given an English translation reading: "Praise be to God, Palestinian terrorists are fighting for their freedom".

(10:15) - The U.S. Census Bureau found Americans with bachelor’s degrees earned, on average, $74,154 in 2022. This is roughly $600 below the national average of all earners, regardless of their education. The average federal student loan debt is $37,338 per borrower. Private student loan debt averages $54,921 per borrower.

(14:50) - 60 Second Headlines:

Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler announced Thursday she will not seek election to a full term in 2024.
Jussie Smollett has reportedly entered rehab following an “Extremely Difficult” few years.
The social media influencer "Ricky Vaughn," was sentenced to seven months in prison for falsely assuring supporters of Hillary Clinton they could cast their vote in the 2016 presidential election through text messages or social media posts.
Ida B. Wells and Althea Gibson are among The United States Mint’s honorees for the 2025 American Women Quarters Program and will appear on coins in 2025.
LeBron James is on the verge of becoming a two-time children’s book author. The Los Angeles Lakers star will release his new inspirational book, “I Am More Than,” in the spring of next year.

(17:55) – We’ll go to the phonelines.

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(25:44) - More than 340,000 Columbus, Ohio residents will have their medical debt forgiven after a partnership between the City of Columbus and Columbus-area hospitals. City Council President Shannon Hardin and President Pro Tem Rob Doran announced that they plan to pass legislation at a meeting for a deal that will forgive $335 million in medical debt.

(29:51) – The Big Up Let Down – Yung Yoc’s bank account gets the Let Down of the day.

(34:51) – We’ll go to the phonelines.

(38:31) - It’s national iPod Day… It was on this day back in 2001 that the first iPod was introduced by Apple Inc.

(42:00) - There’s a nationwide trend of Muslim Congress members seeing a spike in death threats amid attacks in Israel and Palestine.

(46:26) – That’s Not My Ministry w/ Rita Brent #BrianMcKnight

(50:59) – Small Doses – Side Effects of Palestine

(54:42) – We’ll go to the phonelines.

(57:20) – Word of the Day!

(1:01:17) - House Democrats held a press conference calling for a ceasefire in Israel and GAZA… Take a listen to a little of what Rep Ilhan Omar said.

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Black Joy Friday, Public Seales Announcement, What We've Learned This Week, and more Oct 20, 2023

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In this episode of The Amanda Seales Show, it is Black Joy Friday. Today Amanda and Jeremiah will highlight stories of people spreading Black Joy from Mary J. Blige and Joey BadA$$. Today, we also had to discuss The People vs. Shannon Sharpe, for going viral on First Take this week for his makeup. Amanda also talked about the things that she learned this week. It was a little heavy to say the least. You can expect a lively exchange of ideas and news highlights in this episode of Amanda Seales' podcast.

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(1:28) – Mary J Blige is spreading Black Joy!

(3:25) – It’s A Public Seales Announcement!

(5:14) – Let’s Check the Voicemail.

(9:08) – Happy Birthday Snoop Dogg!

(10:19) – Joey BadA$$ is Spreading Black Joy!

(12:13) – Jeremiah’s The People Versus – Shannon Sharpe

(15:24) – Amanda’s Things I Learned This Week.

(19:37) – We’ll Check the Voicemail.

(21:29) – Random Facts… Did you know Saudi Arabi imports camel from Australia… Also coming up, we’ll play the Word Game, and we’re also spreading Black Joy!

(23:07) – Indy Fresh Market is Spreading Black joy in Food Desserts.

(24:54) – Time for the Word Game!

(28:13) – The Word Game – Part 2.. Who will win this week?

32:01 – We’ll Check the Voicemail.

(34:35) – Coming up this hour – we’re spreading more Black Joy, we’re celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop with the Blackspin, we’ll also Check the Voicemail and more!

(36:50) – The first Black Woman Puppeteer on Seasame Street is Spreading Black Joy. #MeaganPiphus #BootsyCollins

(38:38) – Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with The Blackspin #Sampling

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Who’s Next In R&B, Coach Prime’s New Book, What We’ve Learned About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, and more Oct 19, 2023

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In this episode of The Amanda Seales Show, listeners are informed about the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict and what the crew has learned about it. The hot group chat topic of the week revolves around the FDA's proposed ban on hair straightening products, including relaxers, and the associated health concerns. The discussion heats up as they explore whether hair straightening products should be banned. The episode also dives into the ever-popular R&B Mount Rushmore debate, sharing their own R&B mountain and even extending it to the hills and swamps. You can expect a lively exchange of ideas and news highlights in this episode of Amanda Seales' podcast.

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(03:10) - GROUP CHAT: WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT THE GENOCIDE HAPPENING IN PALESTINE.

(06:45) – The crew joins in to share their thoughts on what’s happening with Israel and Palestine.

(12:00) – Things we learned this week.. Israel – Palestine conflict.

(18:33) - JEREMIAH’S MOST LIKELY TO KEEP IT SIMPLE STUDIP. #IceSpice

(21:15) - COMING UP THIS HOUR WE’LL GET INTO OUR GROUP CHAT OF THE WEEK– TO PERM OR NOT TO PERM? THE FDA WANTS TO BAN HAIR STRAIGHTENING PRODUCTS LIKE RELAXERS…. AND WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THAT, SO WE’LL GO TO THE PHONE LINES.

(23:59) - The FDA is proposing a ban on hair straightening products due to their link to health issues. The proposed rule would specifically ban straightening products that contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals which scientists have associated with health issues like ovarian and breast cancers.

(29:22) - The Group Chat Topic of the Week Continues…. To Perm or Not to Perm.

(32:17) - To Perm or Not To Perm – we’re taking your calls… 1 855 262 6328.

(38:55) - STILL TO COME THIS HOUR– WE’VE LISTED THE ARTISTS ON OUR R&B MOUNT RUSHMORE, BUT EVERYBODY CAN'T GO ON THE MOUNTAIN! SO, WE EXPANDED IT

(41:57) - Who’s on your R&B Mount Rushmore

(47:05) - Everybody can’t make it to Mount Rushmore – so we’ve expanded it to the R&B hills and even the swamp.

(52:18) Who got next in R&B?

(54:52) – Word of the Day!

(57:31) – Amanda’s I Be Knowin’ #Niceness

(1:00:55) - 60 Second Headlines:

Duane Keith Davis, also known as “Keffe D,” who was arrested last month in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur is scheduled to be arraigned today.
Shaquille O’Neal has signed LSU Star Angel Reese To Historic Multi-year NIL Deal as the new President of Reebok Basketball.
Drugstore chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are closing thousands of stores nationwide. Rite Aid, the 3rd largest standalone pharmacy chain recently filed for bankruptcy.
Coach Prime / Deion Sanders will be dropping a new book– “Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field.
Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd announced this week that he was suspending his campaign for President.

(1:03:05) – We’ll go to the phonelines. #MtRushmore

(1:04:57) - Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show!

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Shaq For President, To Perm Or Not To Perm, and Is Mario on the R&B Mt. Rushmore? Oct 19, 2023

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Amanda dives into political maneuvering in Virginia, where Republicans are attempting to change the language around abortion laws to manipulate voters. The R&B Mount Rushmore debate continues, exploring the hierarchy of R&B artists. Updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict are shared, and is Halle Bailey pregnant? The episode also touches on a trend of young successful mothers having babies at a relatively early age, along with segments like 60-second headlines, Big Up/Let Down, Black Around the World with news from Kenya, and more. The lively show covers various topics, from politics to pop culture and beyond.

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(02:23) - Slickster Republicans in Virginia are trying to trick voters by shifting away from using the word BAN, as in Abortion Ban. Virginia GOP State Senator Siobhan Dunnavant has opposed reproductive rights and backed abortion bans for eight years, but now as she faces a tough reelection race, she is claiming that a 15 week abortion ban that she backs is not really a BAN.

(05:33) - Yesterday we talked about Mario, who said he belongs on the R&B Mount RUSHMORE, with WHITNEY HOUSTON coming after him on the list. We also established that it’s levels to this! Everybody can’t be on THEE mountain.

(11:02) - 60 Second Headlines:

President Joe Biden plans to travel to Israel in a dramatic display of support for the U.S. ally, as his administration seeks to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from expanding into a larger Middle East conflict.
Sending our heartfelt condolences out to DC Young Fly. He recently posted a message saying, “In a matter of a year, I lost 3 people, my cousin last August, my girl in May, and my sister a couple days ago.”
Shaquille O’Neal just became president of Reebok Basketball. Returning to the brand that had signed him in 1992.
Amazon Music will present a concert featuring the Wu-Tang Clan and Nas’ N.Y. State of Mind Tour TONIGHT at 8pm PST. It will livestream to Amazon Music, as well as Prime Video and Twitch.

(14:47) - We’ll go to the phonelines.

(21:02) - Update on the Genocide happening in Palestine.

(26:16) – Baby Talk – What’s up with the young women in Hollywood getting pregnant.

(30:40) – The Big Up/Let Down

(34:47) – We’ll go to the phonelines.

(41:37) – Amanda takes us Black Around the World... KENYA IS SET TO BE THE FIRST FREE VISA COUNTRY IN THE WORLD; AND THEY WANT YOU TO COME HOME.

(46:25) - Bow Wow is sick and tired of hip hop’s current state of affairs. He took to Twitter to air his thoughts about the quality of music that’s been coming out in recent years. “Can we please bring back artist development at these labels?

(51:44) – Issa Black Pop Quiz That’s What It Is.

(55:09) – We’ll go to the phonelines.

(59:04) – The Word of the Day!

(1:02:27) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things!

(1:06:24) – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show.

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Atlanta Cop Tased A 62 Year Old Black Man, Why Student’s Readiness For College Is Declining, and More Oct 17, 2023

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The episode kicks off by shedding light on a disciplinary situation in Texas, where Darryl George, a Black student, faced consequences for refusing to cut his dreadlocks, igniting discussions about hairstyle policies in schools. Additionally, Seales highlights the pressing issue of declining student preparedness for college, as evidenced by a continuous drop in ACT scores over the last six years. The episode also introduces an engaging new segment called "Why You Bringing Up Old Ish" featuring special guest Ernest Crim, addressing an array of current events, from Bruno Mars' concert evacuation due to Hamas attacks to an Oklahoma judge's alleged misconduct during a murder trial. Moreover, the show explores the critical topic of minimum wage, discussing recent legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, and showcases remarkable Black-owned businesses like the "Water Boys" in Atlanta. Amanda Seales and her team offer valuable insights and engage in candid conversations throughout the episode, concluding with a word of the day and amusing moments in "Politicians Say the Darndest Things." Join Amanda Seales for a lively and informative discussion on the pressing issues of our time.

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(02:38:00) - Darryl George, A Black Texas student at Barbers Hill High School is headed to a disciplinary alternative education program after refusing to cut his dreadlocks.

(07:51:00) - Singer Mario went from “But you say I’m just a friend,” to JUST put me on the R&B Mt. Rushmore?? Who’s on your R&B Mt. Rushmore?

(12:50:00) – 60 Second Headlines

(15:54:00) – AND NOW IT’S TIME FOR A NEW SEGMENT, WE CALL, “WHY YOU BRINGING UP OLD ISH,” WITH OUR SPECIAL GUEST– ERNEST CRIM.

(20:48:00) - COMING UP THIS HOUR….

(23:41:00) - High school students' scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than three decades, showing a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework.

(27:58:00) – MINDING MY BLACK OWNED BUSINESS:

(32:43:00) – The Big Up/Let Down - Big Up to Jeannie Mai’s PR Team! The Let Down goes to Natalie Nunn.

(36:43:00) – We’ll go to the phonelines.

(39:08:00) – Congratulations to the new mommy to be! Find out who it is.

(43:00:00) - An Atlanta cop was fired after a decision to tase a 62-year-old Black man during a dispute over a traffic ticket that led to his death.

(47:09:00) – Amanda talks about being on Celebrity Jeopardy.

(51:36:00) – How Black Do You Feel Today? The crew chimes in.

(55:58:00) – The Word of the Day!

(59:50:00) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things. Penn. State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz cites GEN 8:22 as proof that climate change is not a problem.

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