In this episode of Amanda Seales covers a diverse range of topics. From Usher’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance and the 2024 presidential election to crucial discussions on AI legislation and support for Palestine. Amanda dives into Blackurate news and introduces a new segment called ‘Am I Trippin?’ where she offers advice on personal dilemmas. Plus, get your daily dose of word of the day and the quirkiest things politicians say. It’s a packed episode full of insight, entertainment, and Amanda’s unique perspective!
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03:49 – Usher has hinted at who he may bring out during his forthcoming Super Bowl LVIII half-time performance, taking place on Feb. 11, 2024 in Paradise, NV. He teased that he may be taking the stage with artists he’s worked with over the years for a “celebration.”
09:20 – WE ARE ONE YEAR AWAY FROM THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION… BUT EVERY ELECTION IS IMPORTANT! TODAY IS ELECTION DAY IN OHIO, TEXAS, MICHIGAN KENTUCKY, MISSISSIPPI, MAINE, KANSAS, WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, COLORADO & NEW JERSEY 1 855- AMANDA 8… THAT’S 1 855 262 6328 CALL ME IF YOU WANT TO VENT ABOUT VOTING.
12:51 – 60 SECOND HEADLINES
STORY 1: New Edition has announced their Las Vegas residency. New Edition: Las Vegas will kick off Feb. 28. The group confirmed six residency shows at the Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theater.
STORY 2: Mississippi’s congressional delegation is urging President Joe Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers.
STORY 3: Rihanna set another Guinness World Record for attracting “the largest TV audience” during her Super Bowl Halftime Show.
STORY 4: A deal to resolve film and television actors’ 113-day strike could be imminent, as the union representing them said it is reviewing Hollywood and TV studios’ final offer.
STORY 5: While 50 Cent continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin,’ he announced that his 2003 breakout single “In Da Club” has officially become his first diamond-certified song.
17:35 – We’ll go to the phonelines.
20:53 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ALGEE SMITH.
23:26 – After President Joe Biden signed the first-ever executive order on artificial intelligence, members of Congress are pushing forward to ensure the Black community is not harmed by AI technology. President Biden issued a new executive order on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence,” and it established protocols to protect Americans from fraud, invasion of privacy, and violation of civil rights by AI technology. Tech experts have pointed out that abusive AI tactics have been racially biased, especially against Black people.
27:42 – Kid Cudi is speaking out in support of Palestine, joining a list of celebrity voices calling for a ceasefire as the increasingly deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on.
32:13 – The Big Up/Let Down
36:28 – We’ll go to the phonelines.
42:28 – STORY 1: AM I TRIPPIN? Every day we all have those moments that make us double take, scratch our chins, and ask ourselves, Am I trippin? Well, when you do, send us a DM @SealesSaidIt and tell us about your dilemma, and I’ll weigh in on whether you’re tripping like Ella Mai or somebody playing in your face. Today’s question comes from Mike Ohio… Hey Seales show! So I’ve been reconnected with my ex for the past few months. We are not official or anything, but we’re just getting to know each other again, and things have been going well for the most part. Until the other day, he was screen sharing on FaceTime and I saw that he tiktok DMs with this guy that I know he was talking to after we broke up back in 2018. I know it’s petty, but I felt a way because what are they in the DMs kikiking about? He doesn’t even send me funny tiktok videos (I mean we don’t even follow each other on social media, but still). I asked him about it and he confirmed to me they did talk way back when, but it didn’t work out. He says the guy is in a relationship now, and they’re just friends. I still feel a way about it. Do you think there is more to the story or am I trippin?
44:58 – Am I Trippin’ Part 2 Last break we introduced a new segment called “Am I Trippin?” where I weigh in on the dilemmas that have you conflicted. Today’s question came from Mike in Ohio, who is uneasy after finding out his ex, that he’s reconnecting with, is still DMing on social media with someone else they used to talk to.
47:54 – How Black Do You Feel Today
52:15 – Word of the Day.
55:20 – Politicians Say the Darndest Things
59:35 – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show.
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