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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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These are the top 10 facebook scams in America

This weekend, while attending the Power Networking Conference hosted by George C Fraser, a woman came up to me and said that someone with my name inboxed her to ask her for money. I said, "I don't inbox people directly, so it wasn't me. I hope he didn't take money from you." She said, "Yes, he got $1500." My heart sank because I've heard this before. Often, even during my livestreams, a fake Boyce Watkins account pops up and starts asking people inside the chat to send him a direct inbox. I've b...

Aug 06, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 27

The truth about Brittney Griner

Today I talk about Brittney Griner and her 9 year prison sentence in Russia. There are a lot of things that black people can learn from it.

Aug 04, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 27

Russell Wilson has the perfect response to those who say he's being "square"

Hello, I hope you're doing well. My wife and I spoke today about NFL star Russell Wilson, and the public image of the black family in America. One of the greatest losses of black wealth in American history has taken place over the last 40 years with the destruction of the black family. You can watch our episode of Pillow Talk with Dr Boyce and Dr Alicia Watkins by visiting this link. You can also find my podcast on Spotify and Apple by searching for "The Dr Boyce Breakdown."​ Secondly, if you'd ...

Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 26

These are the top 10 jobs in America

Today I was speaking with my students about the Stock market, and I decided to also list the top 10 jobs in America.

Aug 03, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 27

Does inflation scare you? What you don't know about the recession

I was reading some information today about the pending recession and inflationary fears. What I found was really intriguing. One big question about our economy is whether or not we are in a recession at all. While we did reach the off-hand standard of two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, there are other factors, such a strong labor market, that negate the idea that we are in a downturn. Also, according to a very interesting survey by Allianz Life, different segments of the popul...

Aug 02, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 27

The 4 types of rich people

This is a podcast in which I talk about the 4 types of rich people and what they do to have money.

Aug 01, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 26

Singer Ne-Yo learns the hard way about the high cost of divorce

My wife and I wanted to break down what we are seeing in the high profile divorce of singer Ne-Yo and his wife Crystal Smith. As a licensed therapist, Dr Alicia felt that this Pillow Talk could be used to talk about the things that can cause infidelity, as well as the risks of marrying someone who might spill all of your personal business into the public.

Aug 01, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 25

Will Smith finally speaks on his $100 million dollar mistake

Today on Pillow Talk with Dr Boyce and Dr Alicia Watkins, we talk about the apology of Will Smith, his first public appearance since the infamous Oscars slap against comedian Chris Rock. You can subscribe to the platform by visiting BoyceAndAliciaTV.com

Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 25

Nope The Movie: An honest review from two scholars who love Jordan Peele

My wife and I had very different opinions about the movie Nope by Jordan Peele. We break all of this down in our latest Pillow Talk with Dr Boyce and Dr Alicia Watkins. You can subscribe to the platform and gain access to Dr Alicia's nation-wide singles database by visiting BoyceAndAlicia.com.

Jul 26, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 25

NBA player JR Smith regrets wasting his money

​by Dr Boyce Watkins I just read an interesting article about former NBA star JR Smith admitting that he has deep regret regarding the way he blew through $90 million dollars during his years in the NBA. “You know how many people you can change [their] lifestyle with $10 million in our hood?” Smith said. “We’d rather go throw $60,000 in the strip club…than go feed 2,500 people in the hood.” I've seen this a thousand times. It makes me sad every time I see it. The NBA gives a young kid enough mon...

Jul 24, 2022•40 min•Season 6Ep. 24

Harvard hires its first black Dean of Students

I read today that Harvard University hired its first black Dean of Students. While some are accustomed to celebrating such achievements, I must confess that I am not always one of them. I am very happy for Stephen Ball, believe me. I am sure he worked extremely hard for his position. But there's something about black people celebrating our acknowledgements from racist institutions that really concerns me. Let me ask you a question: Do white people celebrate when they are the first to be accepted...

Jul 23, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 22

I bought Snap Stock and it was horrible

Today I speak about my experience of bveing a shareholder in the company Snap. Not that I won't keep holding the stock, but so far, it's been pretty crazy.

Jul 22, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 22

Black women outraged after Insecure Star reveals his wife and blocks comments

Jay Ellis, star of the hit TV show, "Insecure," angered a lot of black women after he married a white woman and blocked the comments. Given that marriage is one of the greatest wealth transfer vehicles on earth, one has to wonder if we live in a world where black women are used to gain wealth, power and status and then ditched when its time to make meaningful commitments.

Jul 20, 2022•34 min•Season 6Ep. 21

The stock market is up, but don't go chasing waterfalls

Today we speak about the fact that the stock market is rising, but there are risks abundant within equity markets. Also, inflation is not yet under control, and the economy may be dipping. This market's volatility appears to be heavily driven by classic overreaction, so I would be cautious about reading too much in short term advances.

Jul 19, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 21

Sha'Carri Richardson should be mentored by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on How to get Corporate Sponsorships

Today on The Black Financial Channel, I speak about the stark difference between the branding decisions of Sha'Carri Richardson vs. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Shelly-Ann is the five time world champion in the Women's 100 meter dash and Sha'Carri is a very talented athlete who doesn't do very good interviews, who also didn't make the semi-final of the US Nationals. Without attacking Sha'Carri or telling anyone what to do, I want to explain why Shelly-Ann is literally the gold standard for branding ...

Jul 18, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 21

Is the Strong Black Woman image dangerous?

Today on Pillow Talk with Dr Boyce and Dr Alicia Watkins, we discuss the myth of the Strong Black Woman. The question is whether or not being too strong is good or bad for relationships and economics. This wide ranging conversation takes us in a lot of different directions and helps us to understand the dynamics of what it means to be black in America. If you'd like a free ecopy of my book, "Financial Lovemaking," please visit BoyceAndAlicia.com.

Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 20

Are some rappers basically black mental illness on display?

Today, Dr Alicia and I explore the unspoken topic of black rappers and mental illness. It is our belief that many artists are selected by mainstream media for mass promotion largely because they display dysfunction that is the result of undiagnosed mental illness. If you'd like to subscribe to Pillow Talk with Dr Boyce and Dr Alicia Watkins and also receive a free e-copy of my book, "Financial Lovemaking," please visit BoyceAndAlicia.com

Jul 15, 2022•46 min•Season 6Ep. 19

The racism of the Hunter Biden hypocrisy

We all know about the drug problems of Hunter Biden, the son of Joe Biden. The ironic side of this is that Biden spent many years pushing a zero tolerance policy on drugs that was enforced on the black community. I want to discuss the economic costs to the black community for the Joe Biden War on Drugs and how the Hunter Biden Hypocrisy plays out in all of this.

Jul 13, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 18

Is Jada Pinkett Selfish?

Today, Dr Alicia and I speak on the interesting lives of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. We talk about selfishness in relationships and how your choice of partner can affect your professional and economic outcomes.

Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 18
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