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: The Importance of Kinship
Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why Real Leadership Starts With You: A Conversation w/ Dr. Wendi Willaims
Lurie and Dr. Wendi Williams break down leadership, burnout, and the importance of rest as a tool for reimagining our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LIKE AH BOSS: JOURNEY OF A SOCA KING / w. Machel Montano
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Moment of Gratitude: Next, They Came for the Disabled
Happy Thursday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Next, They Came for the Disabled
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Moment of Gratitude: Choosing to Allow What Thoughts We Think
Happy Wednesday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie as she reminds us that we have the power to control our thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lessons From the Black Freedom Corridor
Lurie breaks down the latest news on civil rights that are being dismantled. 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: What If It All Works Out
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Medical Apartheid Meets Digital Colonialism
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Moment of Gratitude: Proudly Embracing Who You Are
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Juneteenth is Ours w/ Dr. Assata Richards
This Juneteenth episode dives deep into the meaning and celebration of Black freedom. The show explores the historical context of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their emancipation two years after the proclamation. Dr. Assata Richards joins to discuss the importance of local emancipation stories, community-based celebrations, and psychological liberation from white supremacy. Callers from Texas, California, Indiana, and Tennessee share how their families honor the day—from red drinks and barbecues to photo albums and parades. The conversation touches on corporate co-opting of the holiday, the need for Black children to learn their heritage, and practical wa...
Off Again: The Cease Fire is Already Broken
Lurie breaks down today's news. 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: The Desire to Not Correct the Record
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Dialogue: The First Rule of Fight Club
Lurie breaks down the latest news! 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: Focus on What’s in Front of You: What We Can Learn From the Knicks
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Kohen Wiley Update & the White Women Fighting to Stop Women from Voting
Lurie breaks down the latest on what's happening with voting. 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: The Ability to Remind Ourselves of Our Power
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Looks Like Someone’s Getting Reparations on Juneteenth. It’s Just Not Us.
Lurie breaks down the latest on the U.S-Iran deal. 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: Don’t Ponder on Thoughts That Don’t Serve You
Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she reminds us to recenter our thoughts and the people we have around us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Israel, America, & Iran Walk Into A Bar
Lurie breaks down the latest international news. 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: Intentionally Choosing Yourself
Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude as Lurie talks about weathering and its impact on Black bodies and the importance of chosen solitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Choosing Ourselves: Black Economic Power and Self-Love w/ EbonyJanice
EbonyJanice challenges the 'love your enemy' doctrine that's kept Black people from holding oppressors accountable. The conversation covers why we're often kinder to those who harm us than to each other. It's about reclaiming our power, one intentional choice at a time. 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: How Our Purpose is Connected to Our Community
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Deregulation: The Trailer Trashing of America
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Moment of Gratitude: Having Tools For Our Wellness Practices
Happy Thursday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Karmelo Anthony's Fate Was Decided in the 1600s
This episode tackles the devastating 35-year sentence handed to Carmelo Anthony, a Black teenager who defended himself against white aggressors at a track meet in Texas. The host draws historical parallels to the 1640s case of John Punch, one of the first instances of racially disparate sentencing in America. The conversation doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths: that Black Americans are living in what amounts to an abusive relationship with white supremacist systems, and that the legal frameworks designed to protect us are being systematically dismantled. This episode asks the hardest question of all—are we collectively insane for thinking we...
Moment of Gratitude: Reframing Your Frustration As A Privilege of Your Blessings
Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Donald Trump Screws Everything
Lurie breaks down Game 3 of the NBA Finals with Trump in attendance at MSG and the Trump administration's handling of screwworms cases rising. 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: Continuing the Process to Make the Step Forward
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International Accountability? Lessons for Americans From Abroad
Lurie breaks down today's international news. 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: Planting Seeds in the Right Environment
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Are NY Dems About to Sacrifice Black, Latino & Asian Voters?
Lurie breaks down what's happening with elections locally. 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: Manifesting the Vision
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Schedule F: How Project 2025 Just Took A Giant Leap Forward
Lurie breaks down Trump's executive order making it easier to fire federal workers. 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: Take the Seeds We've Been Given & Maximize Them
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Building Community Through Cooperatives w/ Dr. Assata Richards
Dr. Assata Richards breaks down how Black communities can harness imagination and cooperative economics to build institutions that serve our needs. She reframes artificial intelligence as 'colonized intelligence' and reminds us that creativity is our survival mechanism .Lurie & Dr. Assata Richards remind us about the power of values-based relationships, this conversation challenges us to see the canvas of possibility in our communities. 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: Trusting the Process Of Our Goals
Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie discusses wisdom shared by Fred Taylor on The Pivot Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
If Only Ruby Bridges Knew…
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Moment of Gratitude: Being Ready Isn't A Feeling. It's A Decision
Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares wisdom from @candasifamabarnes on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is Israel the U.S. Captain Now?
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