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Episode 208 is about attention, loyalty, responsibility, and protecting your energy. This week, we talk Kaepernick, Jay-Z and the NFL, parenting lessons from the Nolan Wells case, and how war and rising diesel costs eventually hit everyday people at the grocery store. We also get into beef imports, a bizarre FBI hiring-policy hearing, protest at the United Nations, and close with Toni Morrison’s powerful reminder about distraction. Sometimes the best move isn’t winning the argument, it’s getting back to your work.

After some time away, Durags & Boatshoes is back. On Episode 207, I catch everybody up on life and why the saxophones suddenly seem to be getting louder. On Summer Jam Screen, we talk about protecting Ebonics, the end of Power 106.9 in Omaha, and a few things happening around the culture. Selling Hope Like Dope asks a bigger question: What happens when the revolution gets monetized? We get into Black podcasts and corporate money, Bud Crawford’s relationship with Trump, Black men and politics, and the difference between having power and having proximity to power. For Hold This L, we talk about knowing when it’s time to stop trying to change people, with John Pavlovitz’s argument about MAGA. Not All Heroes Wear Capes honors Omaha legend Clyde “Youngblood” Deshazer and the legacy he built through nearly five decades of barbering and serving his community. And we close with Health Over Wealth: You can have one bad day. You can’t have two. Welcome back to Durags & Boatshoes. Purchase Brandon's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Steel-None-Made-Through-Unchanged-ebook/dp/B0H9PW1L26 John Pavlovitz article: https://johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-cant-change-these-hateful-people

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This started out as episode 208, but Utah had other plans...

Inspired by Sky Full of Elephants, I ask: should Black Americans move as a political monolith? A sharp look at unity, power, and survival.

In this mini episode, A-Double breaks down the state of news media in 2025. With Trump’s lawsuit win against ABC News sending shockwaves, many mainstream outlets are scared to be critical of the current administration. That’s why it’s more important than ever to support truth-tellers like Democracy Now!, ProPublica, and Black-led voices like Karen Hunter, Tavis Smiley, and Don Lemon. Tune in to find out who’s still standing on truth and why your media diet matters now more than ever. Follow Durags & Boatshoes on all social platforms and tap in

– 0:00 Summer Jam Screen: Nottoway Plantation fire and deep dive. Could Mayor Ewing become Omaha’s Marion Barry? We unpack Barry’s Legacy from Minority Business Enterprise Program, Summer Youth Employment Program, and Youth Leadership Institute. – The Hijacking of “Black Fatigue”: How white supremacists are co-opting Black struggles for their agenda. – 50:34 Selling Hope Like Dope: Elon’s “GROK” AI and its push of a mythical “white genocide” narrative. What it means for misinformation. – 1:02:57 Hold This L: Diddy trial recap: unsettling “freak-off” details, health fallout, and why this reads more like domestic violence than trafficking. – 1:10:05 Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Omaha’s voter uprising lays a blueprint for 2026 midterms. – Health Over Wealth: “Do it scared”: our motivational closer.

A breakdown of Mayoral candidates and District 2 city council candidates.

Sinners review (It does contain plenty of spoilers)

Doge Mississippi and the misinformation agenda.

My thoughts on the election results and what to do next.

Mini pod discussing the audio town hall of Madam Vice President.

This episode covers a range of topics, starting with Summer Jam, where I discuss the move to erase equity and inclusion. In Selling Hope Like Dope, we dive into the controversy surrounding JD Vance as a potential running mate for Trump, exploring how his wife’s ethnicity raises questions within the right-wing community. We also examine the impact of Trump’s policies on Black Americans, particularly focusing on the racial disparities in federal executions. Moving on to Hold This L, Kyle Rittenhouse gets bullied. In Not All Heroes, we celebrate the longevity of Black rappers like the Lox, Snoop, and Jay-Z. Finally, in Health Over Wealth, we highlight the importance of confidence for overall well-being.

A reason why you should vote and my thoughts on Jerrod and Candace.

How Aubrey should move after this Holding This L...