Jo Koy Hosted The Golden Globes, What Happened To The Black Judge Presiding Over Trump’s Case, & Are Podcasts The New Mixtapes?

In today’s episode, we tackle the alarming trend of “swatting,” not the buzzing flies kind but the incident where a Black judge, Tanya Chutkan, overseeing a Trump case, experienced an attempted swatting attack at her front door. Unraveling this issue sheds light on the seriousness of such pranks.

Next, we dive into comedian Jo Koy’s hosting of the Golden Globes. Critics are claiming he didn’t do well. Drawing on personal experience as an awards show host, Seales shares her insights and advice in the Am I Trippin segment. In the realm of podcasting, we examine rapper Cam’ron’s remarks on racial and ethnic identity, particularly identifying as “Black” versus “African American.” A call for unity and acknowledgment of our connectedness forms the basis of this insightful conversation.

Switching gears, we explore a concerning study indicating that online racism has detrimental effects on Black youth, potentially leading to symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder. This leads to a broader discussion about fostering a positive online environment.

W touch on Pope Francis’s call for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood, Usher’s commitment to a sugar and alcohol-free Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Lisa Bonet filing for divorce from Jason Momoa.

In Blackurate News, we highlight the swatting incident involving Judge Tanya Chutkan, Jo Koy’s hosting critique, and present the Big Up/Let Down segment. We discuss the unusual but confident pitch from Ja Rule to Nike following their split with Tiger Woods, and a let down to NBA Young Boy for his candid stance on fatherhood.

A personal anecdote from hosting the BET Awards in 2020 provides an insider’s perspective, and we dive into the Am I Trippin segment featuring a listener’s story. The episode wraps up with a Black Pop Quiz, the Word of the Day (“arduous”), and the ever-entertaining Politicians Say the Darndest Things!

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FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:  

(3:51) – According to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, Black children and teens who experience racial discrimination online may develop symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder. One professor said that Black youth witnessing the evidence of harm being done to Black people either by law enforcement or vigilantes can create a sense of “helplessness or hopelessness” about their future.

(8:12) – CAM’RON, the HEY MA rapper turned podcaster recently shared a very bold opinion on how he identifies racially / ethnically. Let’s listen.

• First of all, “Amanda shares thoughts on diaspora war* Here on the Amanda Seales show, we are about fostering PEACE (when appropriate). Let’s work out a Black + African TRUCE. peace treaty of sorts, acknowledging how we are CONNECTED, not divided.

 

(13:01) – 60 Second Headlines

Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, including the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.

Usher has given up all sugar and alcohol in preparation for his Super Bowl Halftime Show; he says he wants to give the performance of his life.

Lisa Bonet has filed for divorce from her husband, Jason Momoa officially; they’ve been married since 2017 and separated for 2 years.

STORY 4: Lastly, Torrei Hart, Kevin Hart‘s ex-wife, announced this week that she will join Katt Williams on the road for his Dark Matter Tour.

(16:57) – Why You Bringin’ up Old Ish with special guest, Storyteller/Changemaker – Kimberly Renee.

(20:58) – COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS:

TANYA CHUTKAN, THE JUDGE OVERSEEING TRUMP’S FEDERAL ELECTION INTERFERENCE CASE, APPEARS TO BE A VICTIM OF SWATTING. I’LL TELL YOU WHAT THAT IS…

ALSO, CRITICS ARE SAYING THAT COMEDIAN JO KOY BOMBED AS THE HOST OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES THIS PAST SUNDAY. BUT WHO ARE THE CRITICS THOUGH?! WE’LL WEIGH IN.

PLUS, TODAY’S BIG UP/LET DOWN!

(22:45) – Police and fire trucks showed up Sunday night at the house of Tanya Chutkan, the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case after she appeared to be the target of an attempted “swatting” attack.

SWATTING – the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.

(26:50) – Comedian Jo Koy is being met with criticism after hosting the Golden Globes.

He was hired as the host after other comics, like Chris Rock and Ali Wong, turned it down. Many are accusing him of “bombing,” also known as not being funny. Let’s listen to some of his monologue. Here’s what Whoopi Goldberg had to say.

(32:28) – BIG UP – TO JA RULE’S RELENTLESS CONFIDENCE / UNMITIGATED GALL

Nike and Tiger Woods announced their split earlier this week.

Ja Rule: “Hey Nike if y’all looking for your new golf sponsorship look no further… Exit Tiger Woods Enter Tiger Hood.”

LET DOWN – to NBA YOUNG BOY’S PULL-OUT GAME

He said in an interview, “I’m not really big on FATHERHOOD to be honest.” Well get to snipping my brother! The Baton Rouge rapper has 11 kids with eight different women.

(35:55) – Amanda shares a story of hosting the BET Awards in 2020.

(37:30) – TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024.

 

(39:32) – Am I Trippin’ – Amanda will share a story from our listener Keisha, and then share her advice.

 

(42:21) – Am I Trippin – part 2.. Amanda gives the verdict. Is Keisha trippin?

 

(46:44) – It’s a Black Pop Quiz!

 

(51:59) – IT’S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS…

 

ARDUOUS (Adjective – AHR-jus-wus) MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY: DESCRIBES SOMETHING THAT IS VERY DIFFICULT OR STRENUOUS.

In a Sentence: Getting people to see the benefit of voting is an arduous task. Once that credit score is down, it’s gonna be an arduous task to get it back up!

 

(54:46) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things!

 

(58:45) – Thanks for listening!

 

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