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

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.

Listen, Laugh, and Learn on The Amanda Seales Show!

FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:  

(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

 

(1:03:13) – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show!

 

FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS:

@Sealessaidit

@Amandaseales

@Jeremiahlikethebible

If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.