The search for scores of people still missing after flash floods devastated Central Texas stretched into a fifth day Tuesday as the death toll continued to rise. At least 110 people are confirmed dead and more than 160 people remain unaccounted for, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 10, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 39
Approximately 16 million people could end up uninsured due to the passing of the big beautiful bill. What should we do next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 09, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 38
Elon Musk says he has formed a new U.S. political party, the ‘America Party’ and why we must focus on State and Local Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 08, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 37
What is going on with the new Southwest airline rates? We also discuss the value of Spirit and how they also switched up the game. If you're a frequent flyer, you'll appreciate this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 03, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 36
After raising $ 4 million and crisscrossing the country for the Democratic Party, Congressional Democrats refused to support Rep. Jasmine Crockett in her leadership endeavors. Tap in with Tezlyn Figaro as she breaks down all the reasons why and how this is an opportunity to change the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 35
Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 34
Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2025•31 min•Season 6Ep. 33
Listen to this inspirational message about how to walk obediently in your divine purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Check out this lively debate on how in politics it is important to understand that everything we say can and will be used against us and how to choose your words wisely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 31
The movie Straw by Tyler Perry has sparked community conversations around single Black women's Motherhood. Tezlyn Figaro moves the conversation in a different direction by discussing the nine public policies and laws you should be aware of that could change Taraji P. Henson's character in real life. If you empathize with the character, Tezlyn is empowering you to turn your emotions into action. There is no need to feel hopeless when you have the power to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Jun 21, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 30
How to handle contract negotiations when working with people on a budget while remaining competitive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•39 min•Season 6Ep. 29
The Democrat party has been desperately chasing the Obama coalition since 2008 and they are failing miserably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 28
Tezlyn Figaro discusses her personal journey and the emotional loss from leaving the Black Mecca Atlanta and returning to Orlando, Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 27
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 26
Tap in to hear important tips on how to sustain and add value in today's 'race to the bottom' job marketplace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 25
Tap in to hear important tips when working the 'advance' campaign operative position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 24
Tune in to see what is next in store for Tezlyn Figaro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025•31 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Karine Jean-Pierre, who served as White House press secretary for Joe Biden, has left the Democratic party to become an independent, according to the publisher of her forthcoming book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 09, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 22
January 6 participant Jake Lang released a video of himself kneeling on the back of a fellow Capitol riot defendant in an attempt to cast doubt on scientific evidence that proved Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 05, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Join Tezlyn Figaro and Kristi Williams as they discuss the award winning program Black History Saturdays visit www.blackhistorysaturdays.com for more information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2025•52 min
Check out the new stories that you missed and what it means to you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 20
The political class is in shambles! Tap in with Tezlyn to learn why YOU have the power and how the time to organize is now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 19
The Trump administration’s announcement on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from federal oversight plans for the Minneapolis Police Department came as the city was preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of the police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Report Reveals Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April And Changes In DEI Could Partially Be To Blame. Black women workers lost more jobs than other demographics in April, according to a report. While the overall unemployment rate for April 2025 remained unchanged, stats released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic show that Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up by 106,000, according to Creative Investment Research. Bloomberg notes the unemployment rate for Black women wa...
May 15, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 17
The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 02, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 15
The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 14
The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays, founded by Kristi Williams is a community education program created for the purpose of educating yo...
Apr 11, 2025•52 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders CNN Town Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 10, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 11