Karen Hunter Is Awesome!

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By: Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

Some things just shouldn't be discussed on the radio. "This is my space to explore those topics," said Karen. Host of “The Hottest Show in the Galaxy” on SiriusXM (Ch. 126, M-F, 3-6 p.m. ET), Karen dives deep into everything from Bible prophesy to the purpose of race to what TV shows and movies we should be watching. This podcast also includes some of the most compelling interviews with some of the most awesome people of our time.

Black-Owned: The Revolutionary History of Black Bookstores
#255
Today at 11:00 AM

Journalist Char Adams joins to discuss her book, Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, exploring the little-told history of Black-owned bookstores from the 1830s to the present as vital, often-targeted centers of community-building, abolitionist organizing, and Black political movements


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A Timeless Truth: Dick Gregory
#254
Yesterday at 11:00 AM

We open the archives for Thanksgiving to share a classic, thought-provoking 2014 interview with the legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory, who offers his timeless perspective on civil rights, the power of activism, and the ongoing fight for social justice.


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Dr. Peter Agre Asks Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?
#253
Last Wednesday at 11:00 AM

Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Agre joins to discuss his book, Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?, a compelling look at how scientists, acting as diplomats, bridge political divides and solve global crises like climate change and epidemics through collaboration and shared evidence.


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Dr. Cheryl Neely on the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference to Black Women
#252
Last Tuesday at 11:00 AM

Dr. Cheryl Neely joins to discuss her book, No Human Involved: The Serial Murder of Black Women and Girls and the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference, a powerful examination of systemic neglect and the invisibility of Black female homicide victims.


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Naturi Naughton-Lewis: From 'Power' to Passion
#251
Last Monday at 11:00 AM

Naturi Naughton-Lewis joins to discuss starring as Debra, a Type A doctor navigating the complexities of friendship, passion, and betrayal in the Lifetime two-part movie event, Eric Jerome Dickey's Friends and Lovers.


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Husband & Wife Acting Duo: Sonequa Martin-Green & Kenric Green!
#250
11/21/2025

Karen, alongside Roderick Morrow, sit down with Sonequa Martin-Green and Kenric Green, the celebrated acting couple from The Walking Dead and Star Trek: Discovery, as they share how they navigate Hollywood together, prioritize faith and family, and join forces on their newest projects.


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Meet Pauli Murray! (Part 2)
#249
11/20/2025

On her birthday, Dr. Greg Carr completes his history lesson on Pauli Murray, exploring the latter half of her astonishing life, from trailblazing lawyer to becoming the first African-American female Episcopal priest.


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Meet Pauli Murray! (Part 1)
#248
11/19/2025

Dr. Greg Carr begins a two-part celebration of the incomparable Pauli Murray, tracing her groundbreaking early journey from civil rights activist to legal mastermind whose work shaped both the Civil Rights and feminist movements.


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Don't Drink The Kool Aid! My Conversation on The Jonestown Massacre
#247
11/18/2025

Explore the tragedy of Jim Jones and the People's Temple as author Jeff Guinn and Jones's surviving sons, Jim Jones Jr. and Stephan Jones, offer their harrowing firsthand perspectives and deep research behind the documentary, Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle.


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Wanda James is Running For Congress…She Walks Us Through the Process
#246
11/17/2025

Get an unfiltered, step-by-step look at the grueling process of running for Congress as trailblazing entrepreneur and activist Wanda James lays bare the reality of life on the campaign trail.


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George McCalman’s 'Illustrated Black History'
#245
11/14/2025

Karen Hunter sits down with artist and author George McCalman to discuss his stunning book, Illustrated Black History, highlighting the power of art to reclaim and honor the stories of 145 iconic—and often unsung—Black pioneers.


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Africa is the Birthplace of Civilization…A History Lesson
#244
11/13/2025

Get a crash course you never received in school as host Karen Hunter lays down the facts, tracing the true origin story of humanity and reminding you exactly why Africa is the undeniable birthplace of civilization.


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On Reparations…A Letter From an Enslaved Man on the Topic
#243
11/12/2025

Karen Hunter makes the case for reparations by reading a powerful, centuries-old letter from a formerly enslaved man, demonstrating that the demand for compensation is not new but an unbroken moral call from history.


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Nat Turner Was Hanged: A Conversation with Dr. Greg Carr
#242
11/11/2025

On the anniversary of his execution, Dr. Greg Carr reveals the true radical history of Nat Turner's Rebellion and how this pivotal 1831 uprising fundamentally shaped the course of American resistance and the institution of slavery.


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The Wilmington Massacre
#241
11/10/2025

Dive into the only successful coup d'état in American history with Pulitzer Prize winner David Zucchino, as he dismantles the "race riot" lie to reveal how white nationalists violently overthrew Wilmington's biracial government in 1898.


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Allen Iv3rson Director & Producer One9!
#240
11/07/2025

Director & Producer One9 details how the 'Allen Iv3rson' documentary digs into the cultural icon's authentic story, revealing the family-driven roots of his unwavering spirit.


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Star of P Valley & Reasonable Doubt: Brandee Evans!
#239
11/06/2025

Star of 'Reasonable Doubt' & 'P Valley' Brandee Evans!


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Anger Gets Stuff Done!
#238
11/05/2025

Karen Hunter explains how anger can be a great tool to forging change when channeled correctly.


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Attempting to Convince a Non-Voter
#237
11/04/2025

Karen Hunter shares a tense exchange with an individual unwilling to vote.


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The Problem with Melinda Gates
#236
11/03/2025

Tremell McKenzie joins Karen Hunter to provide some insight on Melinda Gates' problematic philanthropic work.


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"I Know More About Slavery Than You Do": Catherine Austin Fitts Defends Voting for Trump (Part Two)
#235
10/31/2025

In part two, the cordial conversation explodes into a heated political debate when Catherine Austin Fitts defends her three votes for Donald Trump, sparking a direct confrontation with Karen Hunter about power dynamics, the history of slavery, and the true source of financial and political corruption in America.


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Money: Where Karen Hunter and Catherine Austin Fitts Agree (Part One)
#234
10/30/2025

Former Assistant Secretary of Housing Catherine Austin Fitts joins Karen Hunter with Seena Ghaznavi for the first part of a powerful conversation that establishes their common ground on financial literacy, the spiritual role of money, and the urgent need for individual sovereignty and resilience in a complex financial system.


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My First Interview with Deante Kyle!
#233
10/29/2025

Karen Hunter shares her first interview with Deante Kyle, the visionary behind the 'Grits & Eggs' podcast, to delve into his unique delivery of community empowerment.


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Jennifer Welch Has Had It!
#232
10/28/2025

Comedian and podcaster Jennifer Welch of the hit show 'I've Had It' joins Karen Hunter with Omi Bell to discuss her experiences as a progressive woman in a red state.


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Examining 'Sky Full of Elephants' with Dr. Daniel Black
#231
10/27/2025

Dr. Daniel Black joins the discussion to explore Cebo Campbell's speculative debut novel, Sky Full of Elephants, examining its challenging themes in a post-racial America after all white people disappear.


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'Slow Horses' Co-Stars Christopher Chung & Nick Mohammed!
#230
10/24/2025

Actors Christopher Chung (Roddy Ho) and Nick Mohammed (Maxell) from Apple TV+'s spy drama "Slow Horses" join Karen Hunter to discuss the latest season's high-stakes espionage, their characters' eccentric dynamics, and the chaos awaiting the agents of Slough House.


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Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche on Community Building
#229
10/23/2025

Financial educator Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche shares actionable strategies for building generational wealth and strengthening community bonds by teaching loved ones about combined investments and fostering a culture of financial wholeness.


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Wanda James: The Godmother of Cannabis
#228
10/22/2025

Trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate Wanda James details her journey from military officer to becoming the first Black woman in America to own a licensed cannabis dispensary, sharing her commitment to social justice and equity in the rapidly evolving industry.


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Breaking Down 'Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook'
#227
10/21/2025

Documentary producers Tim Davis and Mack Heller discuss their film “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook,” breaking down the history, tactics, and real-world impact of voter disenfranchisement across America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Why Did Kamala Harris Lose? Allan Lichtman Explains
#226
10/20/2025

Historian Allan Lichtman analyzes the failure of his "Keys to the White House" model to predict Kamala Harris's 2024 loss, and discusses his new book, Conservative at the Core: A New History of American Conservatism.


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Stitch Please! My Introduction to Lisa Woolfork
#225
10/17/2025

Founder of Black Women Stitch; Host & Creator of the ‘Stitch Please’ podcast - Lisa Woolfork (also featuring Amber Cabral).


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A Conversation About Advocacy with Dr. Sharon Malone (Part 2)
#224
10/16/2025

Part two of Karen Hunter's discussion with host of 'The Second Opinion' - Dr. Sharon Malone - continues to cover on women's health as well as advocacy.


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'Grown Woman Talk' with Dr. Sharon Malone (Part 1)
#223
10/15/2025

A deep conversation on women's health with host of 'The Second Opinion' podcast - Dr. Sharon Malone!


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Learning More About The Choctaw Tribe Through 'Sinners'
#222
10/14/2025

Karen Hunter alongside Amber Cabral have a conversation to learn more with Cultural Consultant for the Choctaw Tribe - Jay Wesley.


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Lurie Daniel Favors on America
#221
10/13/2025

A classic conversation with Urban View Host Lurie Daniel Favors on The United States of America.


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Caller Laura Speaks with Morehouse Professor
#220
10/10/2025

During the second hour of the Morehouse takeover, Professor Terrance Mitchell joins the conversation, and received feedback from a young caller.


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Morehouse College Takeover!
#219
10/09/2025

A few weeks ago, students & professors from Morehouse College joined Karen Hunter in-studio. Featuring Dr. Nina Gilbert, Khamar Carlisle, Ikhwan Calib James, & Dr. Anthony Outler. Discussing everything from Black representation to the recent killing of Charlie Kirk and its fallout.


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Tim Wise Returns!
#218
10/08/2025

Check out Anti-Racism Educator Tim Wise making his return to The Karen Hunter Show - also featuring Seena Ghaznavi.


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Be Socratic: Ask Questions!
#217
10/07/2025

Karen Hunter takes a deep dive on the power of the Socratic method.


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Stacey Abrams' Steps to Save Democracy
#216
10/06/2025

Karen Hunter with Kevin Powell host a discussion with Stacey Abrams on the steps to autocracy and how we can save democracy.


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