Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg kick off the week with weekend recaps, including Laura seeing Moulin Rouge on Broadway featuring Megan Thee Stallion in a major role through May 17, and Rosenberg stressing over a major move while still planning to attend WWE Raw. They debate headlines about Nick Cannon and Amber Rose suggesting Trump isn’t racist, with Ebro arguing it’s an algorithm-driven psyop tied to midterms and Rosenberg questioning whether it’s simply a bad take. In the rundown, Laura highlights...
Mar 30, 2026•31 min•Ep. 21
Ebro breaks down the WWE ticket disaster and the crew debates the new background set. Key Moments: (00:00) DuckTales Theme Debate (02:20) Freedom Friday Setup (02:48) Condolences Email (06:07) Show Segment Ideas (07:42) Omar Email Overload (08:45) Landline Survival Tips (10:36) Paradise Season Catchup (13:10) Rosenberg Impressions Love (15:26) Family Matters Intro (16:22) Kenza Ear Piercing Story (17:22) Ear Piercing Fears (17:42) Maya Gets Pierced (19:37) Why It Feels Rough (20:10) New Segment ...
Mar 27, 2026•34 min•Ep. 20
Ebro checks in from LA while preparing for a Tank vs. Tyrese Verzuz and praises Laura and Rosenberg holding down the show with guests Styles P and Eric. The crew jokes about letting listeners sit in, then Ebro recounts seeing Black ICE agents at Newark, criticizing the job choice and describing his “privileged” travel setup (Global Services, Global Entry, Clear, TSA PreCheck, touchless ID), including being prioritized over an elderly couple. They react to a clip and timeline of Trump’s contradic...
Mar 26, 2026•25 min•Ep. 19
With Ebro traveling to Los Angeles for Apple-related work, Laura and Rosenberg host the ELR show with guests Eric Rosenthal and Styles P, representing 2J3BD. They discuss 2J3BD’s April 16 live show at Brooklyn’s Bell House. The group then reacts to the hype, scalpers, and high prices around Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows versus seeing him at the Roots Picnic, and breaks down clips from Jay-Z’s GQ interview addressing dismissed sexual assault allegations, denying he picked Kendrick Lamar over Drake...
Mar 25, 2026•31 min•Ep. 18
Ebro, Laura Styles, and Rosenberg open with excitement about the first look at the live-action Moana, discuss their kids’ favorite Disney movies, and debate concerns about live-action casting appearing lighter than animated characters, including comparisons to Aladdin. The conversation shifts to recent airport crises and plane incidents, highlighting overworked staff, outdated infrastructure, and a tragic collision that killed two pilots, plus smoke-related disruptions and ICE presence at airpor...
Mar 24, 2026•34 min•Ep. 17
Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg kick off a rainy tri-state Monday episode urging viewers to like and subscribe, then react to reports that DJ Akademiks challenged Ebro to a debate and that DJ Vlad mentioned boxing Rosenberg, questioning what the actual conflict would be and calling it promo. They discuss working to launch a call-in phone line while noting the challenge of YouTube trolls and reminiscing about “prize pigs” who hustle radio contests. The crew talks about ICE entering airports to support...
Mar 23, 2026•30 min•Ep. 16
Ebro, Laura Rosenberg, and Rosenberg introduce DJ Quicksilva and attorney Bill Murphy to discuss the death of Samuel “Big Sam” Brown following a Baltimore County police “wellness check.” Quicksilva says Officer Derek Hale struck Brown twice in the face, causing him to fall, suffer severe head injuries, remain in a coma for over a week, and later die; he disputes a narrative and police report suggesting Brown punched the officer, arguing Brown only tried to swat the officer’s hands away and misse...
Mar 20, 2026•32 min•Ep. 15
Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg banter about creating a show intro, then revisit Rosenberg’s past “Kelly Rowland debacle,” with him calling his question clumsy, noting they were fine until social media amplified it, and saying he sent apologies and moved on. They react to a clip of Ebro arguing that some fans speak with unwarranted certainty about hip-hop “classic” albums, with discussion about the roles of artists, consumers, and media in shaping consensus, plus examples like Illmatic, Low End Theor...
Mar 19, 2026•27 min•Ep. 14
Ebro, Rosenberg, and Laura open by discussing New York City’s ongoing dog poop problem after winter storms, including new city ads urging owners to clean up, police summonses, and proposals to add poop bags to corner trash cans. They debate whether New York is truly the “greatest city,” comparing livability to cities like Rio, LA, and Tokyo, noting Tokyo’s cleanliness and safety but less diversity and potential isolation. Laura previews the rundown, then they pay tribute to Apollo legend Kiki Sh...
Mar 18, 2026•31 min•Ep. 13
Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg open the show celebrating Ebro’s birthday and discussing low-key birthday plans after a family dinner at Budokan, plus Michael Kay’s birthday text and who remembers whose birthdays. They debate adding memorabilia to the studio as Laura brings in a Tribe Called Quest display box, a Mac Miller Pittsburgh bobblehead, and a Duck Down anniversary piece, weighing whether it looks curated or like a dorm room. The conversation shifts to Mac Miller’s legacy and why some see him...
Mar 17, 2026•30 min•Ep. 12
The team has some things to say about the new album Jack Harlow dropped, plus we celebrate Sinners' big night at the Oscars! ----------------------------- Experience the Culture: Catch Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg, and the rest of the network 24/7 on the Amplified Voices TV app: amplifiedvoices.com/download Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 16, 2026•31 min•Ep. 11
On a Freedom/Family/FOTS Friday episode, the crew works through listener emails and voice notes. Laura responds to an email from an adopted Guatemalan listener who thought Laura said she wasn’t teaching her daughter Spanish; Laura clarifies she does speak Spanish with her daughter and has provided Spanish-only classes and a Spanish-speaking nanny. A voice note asks where J. Cole ranks among the greatest storytelling rappers; the group says he’s likely the best storyteller among current top artis...
Mar 13, 2026•31 min•Ep. 10
Ebro, Laura Rosenberg, and Rosenberg break down Thursday's biggest stories—from Essence Fest lineup reveals, Kanye West's comeback, and Rosenberg's new Hulu project, to dissecting the viral Melania and Trump call for a dose of political and personal insight. Tune in for quick-witted banter, industry insider stories, and essential culture commentary only found on the Essential Ebro Laura Rosenberg Podcast. Key Topics: - Essence Fest lineup announcement and celebrity performances - Kanye West's we...
Mar 12, 2026•31 min•Ep. 9
Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg got a gift from a FOTS and talk about why one member of the team is missing today. They check out Mamdani's first 69 days in office and break down this weekend's Oscars. Key Moments: (00:00) Show Kickoff Gift Reveal (00:43) Listener Letter Shoutout (02:03) Studio Decor Debate (02:27) New Producer Baby Update (04:28) Fertility Talk Detour (04:57) Ebro Algorithm Segment (06:45) Dolphins And Bronx River (07:13) Dominican Name Jokes (08:01) Laura Headlines Rundown (08:13) ...
Mar 11, 2026•31 min•Ep. 8
Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg open with coffee banter before discussing Trump claiming the Iran conflict will end soon and questioning media credibility, including footage of Trump wearing a Trump-branded hat during a “dignified transfer” that Fox allegedly covered with older video. They cite Jimmy Kimmel’s aggressive Trump jokes and argue many networks feel intimidated. In the rundown, they react to Kanye West announcing his first Los Angeles show since 2021 and debate whether interviewing him wou...
Mar 10, 2026•30 min•Ep. 7
Hip-hop’s biggest headlines and cultural moments get real talk on this episode of Essential Ebro Laura Rosenberg Podcast! Ebro, Laura and Rosenberg unpack everything from the significance of March 9th in hip-hop history, chaos at Gracie Mansion, wild plane incidents, to the latest 50 Cent vs. T.I. drama and more. Tune in for candid takes, behind-the-scenes stories, and laughs as your favorite trio navigates the news shaping music, culture, and the streets right now. Key Topics: - The legacy of M...
Mar 09, 2026•32 min•Ep. 6
On FOTS Friday, the Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg show calls Lena Waithe in Baltimore to discuss her stage and playwriting debut, “Trinity,” at Baltimore Center Stage, an 80-minute, no-intermission three-hander about how parental, platonic, and romantic relationships shape love, including a childfree-by-choice “what if we had a baby” scene. Waithe shares the play’s strong audience reactions, curated “Trinity” playlist, and why theater demands presence, while also noting they’re filming the final se...
Mar 06, 2026•34 min•Ep. 5
Key Moments: 00:00 – Texas primaries 00:43 – TikTok, Oracle, media ownership, and conservative content suppression 03:00 – Who really controls mainstream media? Disney, Kim, Kimmel, and narrative wars 04:28 – Stock prices, midterm elections, shaping the political narrative 07:56 – Trump, COVID offices, presidency expertise, and government gaps 09:01 – China, Iran, risk of global conflict, political accountability 11:16 – The Dream on songwriting, Beyoncé, and "Cowboy Carter" creative process 13:...
Mar 05, 2026•30 min•Ep. 4
The WWE's Trick Williams Stops through. Laura Styles gives you The Rundown and we check in with The Original Gurus. ----------------------------- Experience the Culture: Catch Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg, and the rest of the network 24/7 on the Amplified Voices TV app: amplifiedvoices.com/download Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 04, 2026•31 min•Ep. 3
Grammy-winning legend T.I. sits down with Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg for an essential conversation on fame, family, hip-hop beefs (TI vs 50 Cent), and why his upcoming album "Kill the King" might mark his final bow as an MC. Get rare insight as T.I. reflects on balancing music with fatherhood, generational wealth, and how viral moments (and memes) shift the state of rap today. Key Moments: (00:00) – T.I. returns to talk the internet going crazy, new music, and family life (00:27) – From rap to s...
Mar 04, 2026•31 min•Ep. 2
Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg share their thoughts on the US attack on Iran. ----------------------------- Experience the Culture: Catch Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg, and the rest of the network 24/7 on the Amplified Voices TV app: amplifiedvoices.com/download Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 02, 2026•30 min•Ep. 1
Essential Ebro Laura Rosenberg is a podcast featuring the best moments from the daily Ebro, Laura & Rosenberg show. Each episode highlights standout interviews, cultural conversations, music discussions, and unfiltered commentary that capture the energy and perspective fans expect from the trio. ----------------------------- Experience the Culture: Catch Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg, and the rest of the network 24/7 on the Amplified Voices TV app: amplifiedvoices.com/download Hosted by Simplecast,...
Feb 26, 2026•6 min
