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theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot

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How in the world did we get here? Wypipologist Michael Harriot breaks it all down in TheGrio Daily. Imagine your college professor teaching in a barbershop; that's Michael Harriot, wicked humor and smart as hell. The journalist, poet, author, TV writer, and Black Twitter King does not hold back when he explains the systems and issues that affect Black people daily. From white supremacy, police brutality, and gun violence, Michael Harriot is not afraid to say the quiet part out loud.  TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network.
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Episodes

What Really Happened On January 6th?

"America ain't never been no democracy, that is the big lie." World Famous Wypipologist Michael Harriot gives us the details on the real reason behind why a mob of angry White people tried to overthrow the government. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 29, 202217 minEp. 18

What To Do When Your Country Turns Into A Dumpster Fire

"The land of the free and home of the brave is not so free or brave." Michael Harriott lays out the steps Americans can take to put out the country's inferno dumpster fire that's raging with no end in sight. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 27, 202215 minEp. 17

This Podcast is Not About Abortion: Part 2

"America ain't going to let nothing happen to White women." In part 2, Michael Harriot continues to break down why the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v Wade. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 25, 202214 minEp. 16

This Podcast is Not about Abortion: Part1

"It's not about abortion, it's about states' rights." Michael Harriot takes a deep dive into why the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v Wade. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 22, 202210 minEp. 15

Guns Are White People's Seasoned Salt Pt. 2

"Guns and racism are American traditions." It's Wypipo Wednesday. Michael Harriot continues his breakdown on why White people are so fascinated with guns. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 20, 202218 minEp. 14

Guns Are White People's Seasoned Salt

"Black people with guns are white people's zombie apocalypse." Michael Harriot breaks down why white people love guns so much? And yes, it all comes back to racism. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 18, 202212 minEp. 13

The Democrats Don't Love You Either

"Black people love the Democratic Party like carpenters love hammers." Michael Harriot breaks down why Black people "love" the Democratic party so much. theGrio Daily is an original podcast from theGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 15, 202219 minEp. 12

Why is the GOP so White?

"Why is the GOP so white?" Michael Harriot answers the age-old question, why is the Republican party the party of whiteness? TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 13, 202212 minEp. 11

The Merit Myth Pt. 2

"The American education system has never been color blind." In part 2 of the Merit Myth, Michael Harriot continues to debunk the myth that everything white people got is through hard work. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 11, 202217 minEp. 10

The Merit Myth Pt. 1

"Whiteness is an affirmative action.” In this two part series, Michael Harriot debunks the myth that if Black people work hard they can get everything white people get. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 08, 202211 minEp. 9

Caucasian Race Theory

"The history of racism should make white kids feel bad." It's Wypipo Wednesday and today we are talking about Critical Race Theory; three words that seem to demand people to pick a side. Michael Harriot gives us the most accurate, clear, concise breakdown of Critical Race Theory you'll ever need. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 06, 202215 minEp. 8

Who Invented White People?

"Who invented white people?" You heard of the Willie Lynch letter? The pseudo letter that so many people believe was true about how to make a slave. Well, I bet you never heard of the "Making of a white man" letter. Michael Harriot got his hands on it, and he is going to read it to you. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 04, 202217 minEp. 7

Black On Black Crime Is A Hoax

“Black on Black crime is the biggest hoax since ‘liberty & justice for all.’” Michael Harriot breaks down why Black-on-Black crime is a figment of White people's imagination. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 01, 202214 minEp. 6

Roe v Wade Has Been Overturned. What's Next?

“This podcast is not about abortion.” On This special edition of TheGrio Daily, Michael Harriot passes the microphone to Dr. Christina Greer, host of TheGrio's newest podcast "The Blackest Questions." Dr. Greer is the politics editor for TheGrio and Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University and she will be informing you all about what the overturning of Roe v Wade means for Black women and the Black community. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Net...

Jun 29, 202234 minEp. 5

Are All Police Racist?

“Farmers farm. Writers write. Police hunt Black people.” Michael Harriot explores the history of policing in America and how that history affects Black people today. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jun 27, 202216 minEp. 4

The Grio(t) Explained

"Not all of us come from kings or queens." We're talking about "Griots," a class of people trained to keep our history and tell our stories. Michael Harriot takes us on a journey explaining where Griots first started and how they've trickled down through history. It's deeper than you think, Kings and Queens. The Grio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jun 23, 202215 minEp. 3

Wypipology 101

"Every Wednesday is Wypipo Wednesday." Self-proclaimed Wypipologist, Michael Harriot explains exactly what is "Wypipology" and how it's been all around us since the beginning of time. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified.

Jun 21, 202217 minEp. 2

Is Juneteenth A Black Holiday?

"America didn't free the slaves; the slaves freed America." Michael Harriot breaks down the real origins of Juneteenth and why it should mean so much to everyone. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified

Jun 20, 202213 minEp. 1
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