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Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro (@tezlynfigaro) examines controversial and thought-provoking topics with diverse guests to discuss politics, social consciousness, and culture. Through weekly conversations, Tezlyn invites guests to share their views and experiences, raw and unfiltered, to educate, uplift, and provide honest insight into the issues facing the Black community in America. A mix of hip-hop and political expertise, Tezlyn keeps her ears to the street and brings her knowledge and savvy to every discussion with power and purpose.
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As we wrap up another successful season of straight shot no chaser, tap in to see what is next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kristi Williams, Founder of the award-winning Black History Saturdays, explains how you can start your own local Black History Saturday programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Law school is a marathon; tap in to learn how to build the necessary muscle before the journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Law school is a marathon; tap in to learn how to build the necessary muscle before the journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The levees about to break! Check out how to survive in the storm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The levees about to break! Check out how to survive in the storm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join 26 year K-12 veteran teacher Ms. Iyshaa Roberson break down a few tips that evey K-12 first year teachers should know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join 26 year K-12 veteran teacher Ms. Iyshaa Roberson break down a few tips that evey K-12 first year teachers should know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An ideologically divided Supreme Court on July 14 allowed the Trump administration to fire hundreds of workers from the Education Department and continue other efforts to dismantle the agency. The court's three liberal justices opposed the order, the latest win for President Donald Trump at the high court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Steve Perry joins Tezlyn Figaro to discuss the ongoing debate about if Black people specifically Black men should earn a college degree, learn a trade or do both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The search for scores of people still missing after flash floods devastated Central Texas stretched into a fifth day Tuesday as the death toll continued to rise. At least 110 people are confirmed dead and more than 160 people remain unaccounted for, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Approximately 16 million people could end up uninsured due to the passing of the big beautiful bill. What should we do next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elon Musk says he has formed a new U.S. political party, the ‘America Party’ and why we must focus on State and Local Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is going on with the new Southwest airline rates? We also discuss the value of Spirit and how they also switched up the game. If you're a frequent flyer, you'll appreciate this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After raising $ 4 million and crisscrossing the country for the Democratic Party, Congressional Democrats refused to support Rep. Jasmine Crockett in her leadership endeavors. Tap in with Tezlyn Figaro as she breaks down all the reasons why and how this is an opportunity to change the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to this inspirational message about how to walk obediently in your divine purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check out this lively debate on how in politics it is important to understand that everything we say can and will be used against us and how to choose your words wisely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The movie Straw by Tyler Perry has sparked community conversations around single Black women's Motherhood. Tezlyn Figaro moves the conversation in a different direction by discussing the nine public policies and laws you should be aware of that could change Taraji P. Henson's character in real life. If you empathize with the character, Tezlyn is empowering you to turn your emotions into action. There is no need to feel hopeless when you have the power to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Always keeping it real! I love those receipts!
I absolutely love this episode. This story is so relatable, can't wait to hear more!
Keep up the great work
hello I love the show. the energy & passion is great. with the show being new i would like to offer some constructive criticism. sometime when asking questions, you drag it out to long. did not mean any harm. I'll keep listening, love the show
she just shouts constantly. could not listen to that every day
STELLAR CONVERSATION!!! These sistas are an example of what White people fear the MOST; BLACK UNITY... ACROSS the political divide!