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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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Study: Social media causes young people to have serious anxiety

Here are five ways that social media can cause psychological issues among young people. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Social media platforms often showcase the highlight reels of people's lives, leading young people to compare themselves to others and experience FOMO. Seeing friends or influencers living seemingly perfect lives can create feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, and anxiety. Cyberbullying and Online Harassment: Social media provides a platform for cyberbullying and online harassment, w...

May 28, 202335 minSeason 8Ep. 92

Why is black leadership so terrible?

Dr Boyce Watkins discusses the epic failures of black leadership and why the black community can't make much progress.

May 19, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 8Ep. 88

Why did everyone think Jamie Foxx was dead? His daughter's outraged over media speculation

I'm glad #JamieFoxx is ok and coming home. But given that major media outlets (i.e. People Magazine) had inside sources that claimed his condition was much worse, I doubt that it was just "rampant media speculation" that led to this rumor. Sometimes, things are strategically leaked to generate sympathy or attention for an upcoming project. Not that this is what happened, but I honestly wonder where they got their information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W06mdYdwLik

May 13, 202322 minSeason 8Ep. 83

Why black women outperform black men

Today we have a hard conversation about how the rise in single parent households has created an imbalance between the achievements of black men and black women.

May 09, 202359 minSeason 8Ep. 81
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