Lurie Breaks It Down
Lurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors. Each episode dives deep into compelling topics, from history and culture to politics and current events, with the goal of filling in the knowledge gaps listeners didn’t know they had. Lurie’s sharp analysis, engaging storytelling, and passion for truth make every conversation both enlightening and accessible. With a lineup of fascinating guests—from experts and activists to artists and thought leaders—Lurie Breaks It Down brings fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue to help listeners connect the dots on complex issues. Whether you’re a curious...
Moment of Gratitude: Alignment & Audacity
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The Attempted Speaker Jeffries Takedown; Who Is Dana White & the Black Energy Vampires
After celebrating last week's election wins, Lurie shifts into analysis mode—explaining the nuts and bolts of the Speaker of the House role and why Hakeem Jeffries is positioned to take it. She unpacks the difference between leadership and advocacy, and discusses who profits when our emotions get hijacked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Moment of Gratitude: Being Intentional About the Types of Community We’re Creating
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Hey MAGA, Where Do You Think You’re Going?
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We Want Trials: Mississippi Vote Count Update & Locking ICE Up
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The Black Election Tsunami (Black-Nami): They Took DEI, So We Took Over Their Government
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Election Day is Here: Let's Break it Down
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A Read for Hayley Stevens: Lying Dem Witches & Pastoral Wardrobes
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Moment of Gratitude: You Have to Be Comfortable with Moving at the Pace That the Rest of the World is Not Moving At
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Whew, Chile. Issa Lot & the News is NEWSING
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Moment of Gratitude: Have You Checked in On Your Neighbors?
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My Mayor, City Council Member, State Representatives. So I Won’t Vote Like I Am
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Moment of Gratitude: Paranoia vs. Pronoia
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A Word on Black Studies, Morgan DeBaun & Our Path Forward
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Moment of Gratitude: How Delusion (When Done Right) Can Help You Achieve What You Want
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Accountability is Calling: What Happens When the Likes of Cornel West, Nicki Minaj & Elongated Muskrat Join Forces?
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Moment of Gratitude: You Are the Architect of Your Own World
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Musky Consequences; Progressives Overthrow Fascists in Serbia, Brazil; The Terrorists Went to Jared
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Moment of Gratitude: Thinking About Our Collective Future with Curiosity & Courage
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Green Book Rules: the Attack Against Black Women, the Black Church, the D9 & Black Organizations
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Moment of Gratitude: What’s Not For You Will Keep Reminding You if You Pay Attention to the Signs
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Until WE Change, They'll Do More of the Same: Elections, Kohen Wiley & a Sky of Freedom Frequencies
Lurie breaks down the urgent issues around voting machine irregularities in Tennessee and Florida, where ballots are auto-selecting Republican candidates. She discusses Moms for Liberty's deployment of AI to monitor 13,000 school boards and shares a powerful excerpt from 'Sky Full of Elephants' about what Black healing might require. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Moment Of Gratitude: Collective Affirmations
Lurie continues her MOG discussion on collective affirmations - a reminder of the power we have when we gather our energy to ourselves and are intentional with how we show up for each other.
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DEI v. WEI; Vivek Wants to Talk About Amy Acton’s Mother; No, Trans Groups Aren’t Recruiting Your Kid
Vivacious Vivek enters the chat with news of his latest campaign ad flop targeting Amy Acton. Also Texas republicans' anti-trans propaganda is getting old...
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Moment of Gratitude: Remembering the Power of Our Ancestors
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Would You Drive 2 Hours to a Klan Rally & be Shocked If They Kicked You Out? The Cost of Elon’s Ego
Midterms elections are almost here! Lurie breaks down news surrounding Georgia elections, ballot foul play, Elon Musk and Starlink, rally nonsense and more!
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Moment of Gratitude: Standing in Your 'Ancientness'
In today's MOG, Lurie references a course she took that reminded her the strength, power and sacredness of Black ancestors and history. She encourages us to stand in our collective power.
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Why (white) Americans Don't Protest; Abdul Schools Tommy; Mike Rogers Leaked Audio
What's going on in France and why can't America protest like this? Lurie breaks down the news of protests over the weekend and also highlights an exchange between Abdul El-Sayed and Christian conservative, Tommy. Lastly we hear some leaked audio from Mike Rogers that really puts the upcoming midterms into perspective.
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Moment of Gratitude: Commit to the Intentionality Behind the Gratitude
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Are White & Multicultural Churches Destroying the Black Church?
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Moment of Gratitude: The Power to See Patterns & Engage
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They Coming for Katie & Dragging Elon; Talarico Meets the Moment
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Moment of Gratitude: Give Joy Permission to Show Up in Your Life
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New WEI (white, entitled, incompetents) Reports Dropped; FINALLY We Have A Good Crop of Democrats
Today's episode unpacks the latest 'WEI factory' releases with press secretary Katie Zacharia who struggles to read basic statements and ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle embroiled in pay-to-play schemes. We explore how Ukraine's destruction of Russian bot farms cleaned up social media but came at a cost, and why Elon Musk's Starlink manipulation is a warning to African nations. The show celebrates a refreshing crop of Democratic candidates—from John Ossoff's debate dominance to Abdul El-Sayed's eloquent defense of nuanced politics. It's heavy, it's funny, and it's necessary—because we're not choosing the lesser of two evils anymore, we're picking the better opti...
Moment of Gratitude: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone to Go Where You're Destined to Be
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Medicaid Cuts Come for Labor & Delivery Units
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Moment of Gratitude: The Process of Becoming is One of the Most Beautiful Processes
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DHS Raids Dem Leader Home; ICE Issues Mounting Ahead of Midterm; AI Tables Seem to be Turning
Lurie breaks down how Ukraine's weekend strikes on Russian Yandex data centers have dramatically reduced bot activity online, potentially affecting election interference efforts. Lurie connects this to the gaming community's use of AI to 'jailbreak' expensive software like Adobe, raising questions about digital ownership and corporate greed. She emphasizes the importance of spotting 'ops' – divisive campaigns designed to fracture Black unity – and calls for the community to love each other harder than they've been taught to distrust one another. With just 22 days until the midterms, she urges listeners to check voter registration, vote early, stock up on supplies, and build stro...
Moment of Gratitude: How We’re Showing Up As Community
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Since ICE is Pew Pewing People, its Time for Lessons on Slavery’s Return, Hoodoo & Resistance
Lurie breaks down today's news from the latest on ICE shooting a man in the Bronx and ties it to the history of this country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
