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Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

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Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro (@tezlynfigaro) examines controversial and thought-provoking topics with diverse guests to discuss politics, social consciousness, and culture. Through weekly conversations, Tezlyn invites guests to share their views and experiences, raw and unfiltered, to educate, uplift, and provide honest insight into the issues facing the Black community in America. A mix of hip-hop and political expertise, Tezlyn keeps her ears to the street and brings her knowledge and savvy to every discussion with power and purpose.
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Episodes

Tezlyn Figaro Town Hall Recap

Tap in to check out the Tezlyn Figaro Town Hall recap to learn important lessons on how you can learn how to host your own organizing event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 03, 202549 minSeason 6Ep. 9

The Magical Negro

The magical negro does not exist no one is above the program. The time for tribe building is now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 202552 minSeason 6Ep. 6

Education Department Layoffs Gut Its Civil Rights Office

Education Department layoffs gut its civil rights office, leaving discrimination cases in limbo. The Education Department’s civil rights branch is losing nearly half its staff in the Trump administration’s layoffs, effectively gutting an office that already faced a backlog of thousands of complaints from students and families across the nation.Among a total of more than 1,300 layoffs announced Tuesday were roughly 240 in the department’s Office for Civil Rights, See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Mar 14, 202527 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Black Community Must Brace For Impact

Check out this important discussion about how the Black community must brace for impact for the days ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 202526 minSeason 6Ep. 4

The "Do For Self' Debate

Join Tezlyn Figaro as she takes calls to debate and discuss what it means to 'do for self' entrepreneurship vs a job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202553 minSeason 6Ep. 3

How To Survive Upcoming Massive Layoffs!

The Federal Government is expected to implement massive layoffs on March 13, 2025. Check out this podcast episode about how to survive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202541 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Trump's Tariffs Will Affect Everyday Items

Trump administration's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China will affect everyday items See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 06, 202536 minSeason 5Ep. 47

Donald Trump's 100 Executive Orders Effective Day One

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing over 100 executive orders for his first day in office, focusing on a range of policy priorities including border security, deportations, energy, school gender policies, and vaccine mandates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 202531 minSeason 5Ep. 44

California Prison Inmates Earning Less Than Minimum Wage To Fight California Wildfires

As of Friday, 939 prison inmates have been deployed to fight the wildfires in Southern California. These incarcerated firefighters are part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Conservation (Fire) Camps Program, working alongside nearly 4,700 state firefighters from Cal Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202529 minSeason 5Ep. 43

The Republican California Takeover Is On The Way!

Tap in as Tezlyn Figaro breaks down exactly what to expect in politics as Californa repairs the damage from the historic wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202545 minSeason 5Ep. 42

Happy New Year to the SSNC Family. Welcome back!

At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured when a driver rammed a pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early on Wednesday morning. The FBI is investigating it as an “act of terrorism.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 02, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 39

Rep Matt Gaetz Outchea Wilding out

The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions, including paying a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017, according to a final draft of the panel’s report on the Florida Republican released Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 26, 202428 minSeason 5Ep. 38

BEST OF 2024: Discussing OJ Simpson w- Dr. Steve Perry

On this episode of Straight Shot No Chaser, we're diving deep into a pivotal moment in history with a special guest, Dr. Steve Perry. Join us as we reflect on the legacy of OJ Simpson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 202418 min

Amazon Workers Said 'Get Somebody Else To Do It'

Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union launched a strike at seven of the company’s delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas. The strikes are taking place at three delivery hubs in Southern California, and one each in San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta, Georgia, and Skokie, Illinois, according to the union’s announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 20, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 37

Using A.I. To Help Stop Bias Media Coverage

AI-Powered "Bias Meter": Los Angeles Times owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, plans to introduce an AI-powered"bias meter" on the paper's articles, aiming to provide readers with "both sides" of a story. The meter is part of Soon-Shiong’s broader strategy to overhaul the editorial board and address what he perceives as mainstream media's failure to separate news from opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 35

REPLAY: Talk That Talk George (Ft. George White)

Join Tezlyn for this powerful conversation with George White the motivational speaker, learn about the motivation behind the man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202429 min

One on One with New Era Detroit Founder, Zeek Williams

Tap in with Tezlyn Figaro and Zeek Williams, Founder of New Era Detriot as they discuss why a new era of organizing is necessary.New Era Community Connection (NECC) is a family movement of New Era Nation.NECC is designed exclusively to connect and develop urban communities worldwide through our original mudroots concept, direct outreach, and hands-on community programming to assist in creating an environment of self-sufficiency throughout often forgotten communities. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 5Ep. 34

Donald Trump Interview With Kristen Welker

Trump vowed to launch a mass deportation effort, impose tariffs and pardon many convicted in the Jan. 6 attack in an interview with “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202437 minSeason 5Ep. 33

Shining Light On The HBCU All Star Game (with Travis Williams)

CEO Travis Williams with the HBCU All Star Game joins Tezlyn Figaro to discuss the one of a kind event. Celebrating Excellence in HBCU Athletics and Education The HBCU All-Star Game is more than just a sporting event—it’s a movement that celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and athletic prowess of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Founded with a mission to shine a spotlight on the outstanding student-athletes who represent these institutions, the HBCU All-Star Game showcase...

Dec 05, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 32

Hunter Biden Received His Pardon But, What About The Homies?

Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges. He also was set to be sentenced Dec. 16 in a separate criminal case in which he pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges in September. The president issued a "full and unconditional pardon" for any offenses Hunter Biden has “committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024," according to the White House statement. See omnystudio.com/li...

Dec 04, 202434 minSeason 5Ep. 31
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