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The Dr Boyce Breakdown

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This is a podcast reflecting the fearless perspectives of intelligent Black people around the world. Led by Finance Professor Dr Boyce Watkins, we engage in expansive, open-minded commentary that will never be constrained to a liberal or conservative box.
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I plan to buy this stock today - here's why

I was asked whether or not I was going to buy more #Facebook stock. The short answer is "Yes." There are quite a few factors that played into my decision and I discussed them this morning on TheBlackFinancialChannel.com. Basically, Facebook is that sexy person you're dating who is also abusive. You hate the fact that you love them so much, but you keep coming back. Most of us use Facebook everyday, even though we can't stand Mark Zuckerberg. #Whatsapp is so essential in third world countries, th...

Oct 06, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 71

Tesla forced to pay $137 million dollars for racism

Turns out that Tesle is being forced to pay $137 million for racist treatment toward an employee. The employee alleged that he was forced to endure a hostile work environment, and because he had never signed an agreement to arbitration, the matter was settled in court. According to CNBC: A San Francisco federal court decided Monday that Tesla must pay a former worker, Owen Diaz, about $137 million after he endured a hostile work environment and racist abuse working there as an elevator operator....

Oct 05, 202114 minSeason 4Ep. 71

Joe Biden won't pay reparations, but gives $6 billion to afghan refugees

President Joe Biden just signed a massive bill to give $6 billion dollars to those moving here from Afghanistan. This is leading to a lot of people wondering, "What about black people and reparations?" The reparations debate has been going on for a very long time and some feel that black Americans are consistently being placed behind immigrant populations that are gaining resources at the expennse of the black community.

Oct 03, 202141 minSeason 4Ep. 70

Company charges $380 for a covid test - how big pharma is gouging during the pandemic

SHOW LESS You won’t believe what this company charges for one Virus test The high price of Covid tests is one of the disturbing things that have occurred since the pandemic began. According to the Yahoo! News, a company is charging $380 for a test they cost $20 in your local pharmacy. At the drugstore, a rapid COVID test usually costs less than $20. Across the country, more than a dozen testing sites owned by startup company GS Labs regularly bill $380. There is a reason they can. When Congress ...

Sep 27, 20211 hrSeason 4Ep. 61

What Kobe Bryant's rejection should teach you about yourself

I was watching this clip of Kobe Bryant and his rejection from the Los Angeles Clippers. While the clip was a funny conversation between Kobe and a live audience, it made me think about how many of us go through rejections in life that we don't deserve. I am no Kobe Bryant, but I know the pain of rejection all too well, even when I didn't deserve it. You probably do too. So, this video made me think about the times when people turn us away and how we can turn this rejection into one of the great...

Sep 26, 202115 minSeason 4Ep. 61

Comedian AJ Johnson’s wife is furious people won’t help pay for his funeral

Dear brothers: Please get life insurance. Right now. With all the money AJ Johnson made in his life, why is his family having to open a GoFundme? From TMZ: Anthony Johnson's death has left his family scrambling to find a way to cover his burial -- something his wife says isn't being made easy with the empty lip service they're getting. Lexis Jones Mason tells TMZ ... she and her family have been getting a ton of what she describes as "fake love" left and right in the wake of her husband's sudden...

Sep 23, 202119 minSeason 4Ep. 56

The Wall Street Journal exposes Facebook’s unethical practices

The Wall Street Journal just wrote an incredibly scathing series of articles about Facebook and the way the company does business. According to the Wall Street Journal, Facebook is aware of it does not care about the damage that social media does to the minds of teenage girls. It also operates in a manner that is considered highly unethical when it comes to choosing who the censor and who not to censor. According to the Wall Street Journal Facebook has an elite group of people that it doesn’t ce...

Sep 21, 202122 minSeason 5Ep. 56

7 ways men are making money without working

I was reading an article called “7 ways men make money without working” and I thought I would talk about it. Making money without working is tough to do, but there are a lot of ways to get it done. If you’d like like to learn more, please visit http://TheBlackWealthBootcamp.com . According to a recent survey by Northwestern Mutual, average personal savings are up over 10% compared to last year, from $65,900 last year to $73,100. Average retirement savings increased 13%, from $87,500 last year to...

Sep 21, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 54

Rich Dad author supports Nicki Minaj in a really interesting way

The media's reaction to #nickiminaj really reveals the way in which they operate. We now live in an era where even asking innocent questions can lead some to treat you like a criminal. The same people who would have cheered Nicki on if she'd told #blackpeople to get the shot are the first ones who attack her in a racist manner because she is not on board with their agenda. Media's reaction to Nicki Minaj says the following: 1) If the government tells you to do something, you better do it. 2) Ask...

Sep 18, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 51

The reason some brothers wear dresses

Russell Westbrook, Kid Cudi, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, Terry Crews And many other black men have been asked by the Hollywood elite to dress as women. Dr Claud Anderson says that the tactic of feminizing the black male has been tried and true traditions in slavery. I took a survey and asked about Russell Westbrook in particular, as well as all the other black men who have been seen the media wearing outfits that are seen as feminine. The results of the survey were overwhelming. Most black people a...

Sep 14, 202143 minSeason 4Ep. 55

Dr Claud Anderson explains how black people are being pushed out of the economic system

Black people are in a state of emergency. Right now, with the mandates being placed by major corporations, millions of black people are finding themselves without access to jobs, even as there are millions of job openings all throughout the economy. Today I speak with Dr Claud Anderson, author of the book "Powernomics." Dr Anderson and I are going to speak on why now it is more important than ever to make plans for the development of #blackowned businesses and industry. Joe Biden has recently an...

Sep 10, 202155 minSeason 5Ep. 53

Rapper gives a very powerful message about hip hop and addiction - Royce Da 5'9"

I saw a powerful video testimony from rapper Royce Da 5'9. In the video, Royce was honest about the fact that he took his first drink with Dr Dre at the age of 21. He says that this was the beginning of a long road of addiction and other problems that come with drugs and alcohol. Royce made a powerful statement about hip-hop, black men and how toxic culture is marketed to us on a regular basis. Many black men have met their demise due to drugs and alcohol and I think it's important that we take ...

Sep 07, 202146 minSeason 4Ep. 51

This stock would have turned $1,000 into a million

Today, I talk about the greatest stocks over the last decade. One of the stocks had an ROI of over 100,000 percent. There are a few other stocks that did very well that you might know about. Also, at the end of this black wealth conversation, I will give you my stock pick of the week as we prepare for stock market investing class tomorrow at 11 am EST. If you'd like to join me for Stock Market Investing class tomorrow, you can sign up at http://TheBlackStockMarketProgram.com . You can leave me a...

Sep 07, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 50

Michael K Williams, drugs and what we don't discuss in the black community

Actor Michael K Williams was just found dead. A lot of people don’t know that Michael K Williams who played Omar on the wire was actually discovered by Tupac Shakur. According to the New York Post: “The Wire’’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead of a suspected heroin overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse Monday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Williams was discovered unconscious in the dining room of his luxury Williamsburg pad with what appeared to be heroin on the kitchen ta...

Sep 06, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 46

How Donda West made Kanye into a billionaire

Why DONDA would be both proud and concerned about Kanye I have to take a moment and talk about Kanye West. Kanye has just released his new album called DONDA, Which everyone is talking about. But even before Kanye West put out this album, he was heavily criticized and targeted by cancel culture for his affiliation with Donald Trump and the Republican party. Since that time, Kanye West has accumulated billions more in wealth With a sustained commitment to Powernomics in the philosophies of buildi...

Aug 29, 202144 minSeason 4Ep. 47

The stock market is pregnant and other things are happening in the economy

Today on The Black Financial Channel, I spoke about the stock market being "pregnant." It is pregnant with possibility and the baby is going to be delivered this Friday. I also have a stock that I just bought this morning in response to recent movements. I like the quality of this investment. You can follow my daily stock market investing podcast at http://TheBlackStockMarketprogram.com. You can get a free copy of my e-book at FirstShareOfStock.com. Sincerely, Dr Boyce Watkins...

Aug 26, 202131 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Why Lil Nas X is an executive at Taco Bell now

Rapper Lil Nas X has been promoted to Chief Impact officer with Taco Bell. This is an interesting development, given that #LilNasX has come under fire for promoting imagery in his music videos that have offended quite a few people, mostly those from the African American community. According to Billboard: "Lil Nas X is cooking up a new partnership with Taco Bell. The record-smashing hip-hop artist is today (Aug. 23) unveiled as chief impact officer at the fast food chain, a new relationship that ...

Aug 24, 202148 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Clinton Portis shows the financial problems with baby-mamaitis

Clinton Portis has jail in his future if he doesn’t pay what he owes to take care of his kid. This week, an arrest warrant was issued for the former NFL running back over unpaid child support. According to court documents, he has failed to make a single payment of court-ordered child support of $1,937.00 monthly to the mother of a child born in March of 2015. The first request for enforcement was filed in October of 2019, and at that point, Portis already owed $103,775.00, according to Jennifer ...

Aug 23, 202148 minSeason 4Ep. 42

Mom pays her kids for hobbies instead of chores

Today on Financial Juneteenth TV, I am going to break down the story about a mother who says that she pays her kids' allowance based on their passions and hobbies, not to do chores. I like the creativity of her idea, but I think also that when teaching kids the power of economic thinking, we should calibrate the situation to ensure that safeguards are in place. Hobbies are fun and beneficial in a multitude of ways, but providing the right economic incentives for successful choices in adulthood r...

Aug 09, 202115 minSeason 4Ep. 45
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