Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
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.
Post-Show Discussion with Amber Cabral
Karen & Amber Cabral stick around after 'The Karen Hunter Show' on SiriusXM Urban View for additional conversation with a caller, as well as discussion on Jay Z's partnership with Target.
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The Price of Political Inaction: From Rural China to Capitol Hill
Karen uses an approach to poverty reduction in rural China to challenge the American system.
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Trevor Noah Asked a Question: Why Do We Need Politicians?
Karen takes a listen to Trevor Noah's thoughts on an ideal society...is he correct?
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The Patel Collective: Moving In Community
Karen explores the power of strategic collaboration, breaking down how the Patel community utilized the "Dhandho way" philosophy of low-risk, high-reward entrepreneurship to completely dominate the American motel industry.
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The Crime of Excellence: The Legacy of The People’s Grocery Store in Memphis
Karen honors the legacy of Memphis' People’s Grocery Store, a thriving Black-owned cooperative founded in 1889, while exploring how its profound economic success tragically provoked a violent, jealous backlash that resulted in the lynching of its founders and fueled Ida B. Wells’s historic anti-lynching crusade.
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Feeding the Community: Liz Abunaw on Forty Acres Fresh Market
Karen speaks with Liz Abunaw, the visionary behind Forty Acres Fresh Market, about her inspiring journey from launching pop-up markets to opening a permanent grocery store dedicated to providing fresh food and combatting food insecurity in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
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Why I Love Chicago!
Karen reflects with Amber Cabral on her eye-opening experience while visiting Chicago to receive an honorary doctorate.
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The Accountability Effect: Thoughts on Building Community
Karen explores the challenging personal work required to truly achieve wellness and success, using the tenacious history of Singapore's societal transformation to illustrate how strict boundaries and accountability shape a better community.
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Why Do People Pee In Elevators?
Karen explores a key lesson from Singapore’s legendary leader Lee Kuan Yew: while we may not easily shift someone’s inner value systems, we can absolutely alter their outward behavior by establishing firm, unavoidable consequences.
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Life Lesson: Be Who You Are!
Karen reflects on a transformative conversation with guest Amber Cabral and a poignant archival interview with the late pastor Chuck Swindoll, exploring the profound human necessity of truly knowing, accepting, and boldly living as yourself.
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Celebrating Josephine Baker & Her Resilience (Today's Her Birthday)
Karen honors the legendary Josephine Baker, exploring her incredible journey from surviving childhood racial terror in East St. Louis to becoming an international superstar, a courageous French resistance spy, and a passionate voice for global unity.
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Dr. Daniel Black on The Purpose of Fighting Back
As Karen grapples with the exhausting cycles of political and social struggles, Dr. Daniel Black offers a powerful reminder that we don't just fight to win—we fight to let our opponents know we are here and unwilling to back down.
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Good vs. Evil: Intentionality in an Angry World
Karen reflects on balancing life’s hardships by intentionally choosing actions, words, and strategies that spread goodness.
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Caller Robert in Baltimore on Reclaiming Our Cities
Baltimore transplant Robert breaks down why the narrative surrounding Black neighborhoods needs a serious rewrite, sharing how a mindset shift, local homeownership programs, and boots-on-the-ground community organizing can help us buy back the block before outsiders do.
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A Tribute to Maya Angelou (Who Made Transition on This Day)
Reflecting on the anniversary of Maya Angelou's passing, Karen Hunter shares how reading the literary icon changed her childhood and why truly "growing up" means taking responsibility for the space you occupy.
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The Pages That Power Us: Kevin Powell on the Liberation of Reading
Author and activist Kevin Powell joins Karen Hunter to discuss how reading serves as the ultimate tool for personal transformation, critical thinking, and social change.
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Fighting the Crisis of Reading with Short Nonfiction
Bestselling historian and author Kenneth C. Davis joins to discuss 'The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction,' exploring how short, impactful reads can combat the modern decline in reading habits and keep us intellectually engaged.
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Life Lesson: Perfect That One Move!
In this episode, Karen Hunter shares a valuable life lesson on the importance of discovering and mastering a single, unique talent, drawing inspiration from fighting games and politics.
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Scrubbing Out: Kevin McKidd on His Epic Grey’s Anatomy Exit
After 18 seasons as Dr. Owen Hunt, Kevin McKidd joins Karen Hunter to reflect on his emotional departure in the Season 22 finale—an episode he also directed—and what’s next as he trades Grey Sloan Memorial for new creative horizons.
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Joy D. Calloway on Protecting the Black Woman’s Health Legacy
Joy D. Calloway, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, joins Karen Hunter to discuss the organization’s 40-year legacy of advocacy and their bold new policy agenda aimed at achieving health equity for the 21 million Black women and girls in America.
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Dr. Kemi Doll’s Blueprint for Reproductive Justice
Dr. Kemi Doll joins Karen Hunter to discuss her new book, A Terrible Strength, exposing the systemic medical neglect of Black women and providing a roadmap for unlearning "womb suffering" to achieve true healing.
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The Fibroid Slayer: Winning the Battle for Womb Wellness
Dr. Pierre Johnson sits down with Karen Hunter to discuss revolutionary approaches to treating uterine fibroids and why specialized care is essential for women’s long-term health.
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The Period Doctor on Taking Control of Your Menstrual Health
Dr. Charis Chambers joins Karen Hunter to demystify menstrual health, breaking down the science of the cycle while empowering listeners to advocate for their own reproductive wellness.
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Navigating Entrepreneurship and Reality TV with Pinky Cole
Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole Hayes opens up about her transparent journey through business restructuring and financial hardship, while explaining how her desire to inspire others through authentic sisterhood led her to join the latest season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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The Hubris of Wealth
Karen Hunter and Tremell McKenzie (AKA: The Cashflow Coach) discuss a thought-provoking article by Noah Hawley in The Atlantic, exploring the concept of the "hubris of accomplishment" where billionaires like Jeff Bezos become insulated from accountability, leading to a larger conversation on the social responsibility of the ultra-wealthy.
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Dr. Sunyatta Amen on the Herbs to Curb Your Sugar Addiction
Dr. Sunyatta Amen shares natural strategies to combat sugar addiction, discussing how herbs like ginseng and cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar levels and suppress sugar cravings.
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Dr. Rosemari Mealy Starts Her Day with Tea…Why?
Karen Hunter sits down with Dr. Rosemari Mealy to discuss her intentional health routine, including her transition from coffee to black tea to avoid caffeine-induced jitteriness and support a more balanced nervous system.
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Life Lesson: It's Okay To Ask For Help!
Drawing on her journey as a serial entrepreneur and the experiences of Pinky Cole, Karen Hunter explores the shift from a cynical view of professional relationships to a heart-centered approach focused on community and contribution.
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Are You “Invincible”? A Discussion of the TV Series
Karen & Roderick Morrow share their experiences watching the Amazon Prime animated series Invincible, praising creator Robert Kirkman’s ability to refine the original graphic novel's storytelling for television while highlighting the show’s diverse cast and profound exploration of responsibility and the consequences of violence.
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Roderick Morrow’s “Nerd” Origin Story
Roderick Morrow shares his "nerd origin story," recounting how a childhood fascination with comic books like The X-Men and Spider-Man evolved into a lifelong passion for complex, socially relevant narratives featuring Black heroes created by visionaries like Dwayne McDuffie.
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Are You Lonely? Dr. Sunyatta Amen Breaks Down the Health Implications
Dr. Sunyatta Amen joins Karen Hunter to discuss the "loneliness epidemic" identified by the Biden Administration's Surgeon General, explaining how social isolation creates serious physical health risks—comparable to smoking and obesity—and why fostering intergenerational community is essential for holistic wellness.
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Use Your Imagination!
Drawing on lessons from a Stanford entrepreneurship exercise and the biblical parable of the talents, Karen Hunter and Tremell McKenzie (AKA: The Cashflow Coach) discuss shifting one's perspective on money from a simple means of survival to a tool for strategic investment and personal freedom.
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May the Fourth Be With You! (A Fourth, 40-Day Update)
Check with Karen Hunter as her 40-Day Year continues!
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Black Out Loud! My Interview with Author Geoff Bennett
Karen speaks with Peabody Award-winning journalist Geoff Bennett about his book 'Black Out Loud,' exploring the 1990s "Golden Age" of Black sitcoms, the strategic business decisions that fueled their rise, and the systemic challenges that led to the eventual displacement of Black creators by major networks.
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Professor Justin McDaniel's Journey...Is This For Everyone? (Part 4)
In the fourth and final installment, Karen talks with Professor Justin McDaniel about the profound impact of intentional silence, the balance found in extreme experiences, and how his decade-long practice of reading novels in the classroom fosters deep human connection.
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Professor Justin McDaniel Was A Monk!? (Part 3)
In part three of her series with Professor Justin McDaniel, Karen learns about his time as a monk, and what was gained from that life-changing experience.
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Getting to Know Professor Justin McDaniel (Part 2)
In part two of her series with Professor Justin McDaniel, Karen begins her deep dive of learning his story.
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Meeting Justin McDaniel - The Innovative Professor Helping Students Read More (Part 1)
Karen begins her four-part series with Prof. Justin McDaniel by sharing her first interview with him - learning about the ingenious methods he uses in his classroom to get students reading more.
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Celebrating Ourselves? Amber Cabral’s Powerful Message
On her very own birthday, Karen shares the unique way Amber Cabral uses her birthday to celebrate herself!
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I Always Love My Mama!
Karen continues to celebrate her 60th birthday week by honoring her mother!
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