Mario Lopez’s Code Switch, Keke Palmer’s Custody Battle Is Over, and The Congressional Black Caucus Clashes With The Biden-Harris Administration

In this episode of The Amanda Seales Show, Amanda covers everything from the Congressional Black Caucus clashes with the Biden-Harris administration over the Israel-Hamas conflict, while Keke Palmer secures temporary sole custody of her son. As Thanksgiving approaches, the Group Chat explores the dynamics of bringing a partner home for the holidays and the surge in homeschooling in the U.S.

Did you know that TV host Mario Lopez code-switches? Find out more about how codeswitching has been a key skill Lopez has used to navigate the entertainment industry.

Seales takes a closer look at the Congressional Black Caucus’s stance on the Palestine situation. Stay entertained with Amanda’s weekend anecdotes, a Small Doses segment on the side effects of growth, and a humorous take on politicians’ statements.

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(4:37) – Our special guest on this Group Chat Thursday is a stand-up comic, actor, and Emmy-nominated writer. Today we’re talking about being single versus being in a relationship. Queen Najia recently said she’s envious of single women with no kids because their lives seem simpler.

(8:59) – Our special guest today in the Group Chat is Sam Jay – a stand-up comic, actor, and Emmy-nominated writer. What’s the best thing about being in a relationship? When you’re in a relationship, do you miss anything about being single? As a single person, would life be more fulfilling if you were in a relationship?

(13:30) – The Group Chat Continues: Is there anything that you wish you would’ve done before getting into a relationship? Do you feel like you experienced personal growth? As a single person, is there any growth you’d like to have before your next relationship? What advice would you give to a single person?

(18:27) – Jeremiah’s most likely to – Not pick up the phone.

(22:15) – Coming up this hour: The Group Chat continues. This hour, we’ll talk about being Black at a predominantly white institution.

(23:50) Group Chat: Being Black at a P.W.I. Break 1: We talk a lot about the experience at HBCUs, but we don’t talk much about the PWI experience. Did you feel alone on campus and in class? Did you feel welcome on campus?

(28:05) Being Black at a P.W.I.: How did you find community on campus? Were Black people connected on your campus?

(32:28) The Group Chat continues: Did attending a PWI impact the way you showed in your career and work? What did you take away from the experience of attending a PWI?

(37:44) – We’ll go to the phone lines.

(42:17) – Group Chat Thursday continues this hour… with the Group Chat topic of the week. What do you love most about your pets? 1 855 AMANDA 9… 1 855 262 6328. We’ve also got Jeremiah most likely to.

(45:31) – The Group Chat topic of the week is for our pet owners. What do you love about your pet?

(50:34) – The Group Chat topic of the week continues… We’ll go to the phone lines and see why you love your pets.

(54:46) – We’re loving your pet stories. Call us and tell us why you love your pet. 1 855 262 6328.

(59:32) – It’s The Amanda Seales Show! I’m Amanda Seales… Word of the day…… Mien (noun) Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Air or bearing, especially as expressive of attitude or personality: Demeanor; Appearance, Aspect Examples: Dresses of formal mien; of somber mien; the mien of a choirboy. Coming up this hour… Amanda’s I Be Known’. We’ll take more calls.

(1:03:13) – Amanda’s I Be Knowin – The benefits of taking the scenic route.

(1:06:53) – 60 Second Headlines. Story 1: Democratic candidates made history this week… in Philadelphia and Rhode Island. Cherelle Parker is set to become Philly’s first female mayor, while Gabe Amo will become the first Black person to represent Rhode Island after winning the special congressional election. In Ohio, voters approved a measure to legalize recreational marijuana, while also protecting the right to abortion. And Houston’s mayoral race is heading to a runoff.

Story 2: Approximately 35,000 workers will reportedly go on strike across 18 casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip if an agreement on a five-year contract is not reached today… Members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike last month. The unions are asking for better pay, a reduced workload and quotas, and the provision of safety protections, among other things.

Story 3: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a warning for people to stop putting rhinestones on your steering wheels in your car because it can result in serious injuries in the event of a car crash. The agency also says people should immediately remove any decorations they may have already put on your steering wheel. Those decorations could become sharp projectiles in a crash, potentially causing serious, or even fatal, injury.

Story 4: Sha’Carri Richardson now has a sports track in her Texas hometown in her honor. The track at the John Kincaide Stadium in Dallas, Texas, will be named after her. The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to have the track field named after the three-time world medalist. The stadium is owned and operated by the school district, which is where Sha’Carri Richardson completed her elementary and high school studies.

Story 5: Alicia Keys is commemorating the 20th Anniversary of The Diary Of Alicia Keys this year by dropping a special deluxe edition re-release on Dec. 1st. She’ll also have a one-night-only intimate performance and a limited-edition vinyl.

(1:10:05) – We’ll go back to the phone lines.

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