The Amanda Seales Show

In this episode of Blackurate News, we dive into the effectiveness of Biden and Kamala's social media team, contrasting it with their performance. Additionally, we dissect an endowment gone wrong at Florida A&M University, shedding light on potential scamming. Our Big Up segment features a heartwarming story involving a frequent flyer, a Maserati, and an unexpected childbirth. Plus, we delve into the topic of how black we're feeling today and discuss various current events shaping our community. If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: (02:32) - Pop Culture: President Joe Biden's campaign has taken a page out of Kendrick Lamar's book, using lyrics from his song "Euphoria" to criticize Donald Trump. (07:01) - Voting and Venting (11:29) - 60 Sec Headlines: Story 1: Today voters in West Virginia, Maryland and Nebraska will head to the polls to vote in their presidential primaries. And in North there’s a run-off election. Story 2: Vice President Kamala (Coma-lah) Harris is almost as popular as Beyonce, according to a new poll. Story 3: Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths. Story 4: Billionaire Jeff Bezos is expanding his chain of tuition free Montessori schools with the launch of 10 new locations throughout the state of Texas. (15:47) – Caller Phone Lines Are Open (19:24) - Blackurate News: Florida A&M University (FAMU) has put on hold a $237 million donation from a Texas hemp farming executive named Gregory Gerami due to questions raised about its value and source. (24:05) - Pop Culture: Marquise White, a teacher who gained attention on TikTok for allowing students to paint his nails and do his hair in the classroom, has been fired. (29:18) - Big Up, Let Down Big Up - Real Black Girl Magic. Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez had a plan called "Operation Dissertation Before Baby," Let Down - Bogus Airline Policies: A woman is found inside the overhead luggage compartment (33:37) – Caller Phone Lines are Open (36:11) - We Up, We Up, We Up!! (38:02) - Pop Culture: The three-part docuseries "Black Twitter: A People's History" aims to define the cultural significance of Black Twitter and is now available for streaming on Hulu. (42:56) - How Black Do You Feel (46:06) - Caller (49:55) - The Word of the Day Is (52:05) - Politicians Say the Darndest Things FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @thesupremeexperience If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big up - real black girl magic. Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez had a plan called ‘Operation Dissertation Before Baby,’ meaning she was determined to finish her dissertation before her baby’s due date. Let down - bogus airline policies & hiding from airport security Picture this: you’re casually strolling down the aisle of a Southwest flight, ready to stash your carry-on, when suddenly, you do a double-take. There’s a woman lounging inside the overhead luggage compartment like she’s hiding from airport security See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marquise White, a teacher who gained attention on TikTok for allowing students to paint his nails and do his hair in the classroom, has been fired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners Call In To Ask Questions and Amanda answers them. In this clip, Amanda Seales breaks down the electoral college and the importance of local elections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Amanda Seales, Supreme, and TJ tackle racism in conservative counties, a school board's decision to honor Confederate leaders, a celebrity feud that's turned into a rap battle, and more. You'll also hear inspiring stories of real-life heroes in Atlanta and a very interesting (and possibly horrifying) new concept in cruises. Plus, there's birthday shoutouts, listener calls, and a chance to represent your city! If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: (2:45) - Blackurate News: The show kicks off with a clip from Ann Coulter's interview on Vivek Ramaswamy's podcast. (7:10) - Weekend Recap: A recap of the major news stories from the weekend. (10:57) - 60 Second Headlines: News headlines in 60 seconds, including Barron Trump leaving the Republican Convention, Flava Flav funding the US water polo team, Hunter Biden's gun charges trial, and Travis Scott settling lawsuits from Astroworld. (13:47) - Caller Interaction: The show takes a caller. (17:59) - Happy Birthday: Birthday shoutouts to Stevie Wonder, Pusha T, Dennis Rodman, and Darius Rucker. (19:30) - State of the State: A Virginia school board voted to restore the names of schools previously honoring Confederate leaders. (23:41) - Pop Culture: Shaquille O'Neal and Shannon Sharpe's feud escalates with a diss track. (29:30) - Big Up, Let Down: The "Big Up" celebrates two Atlanta women who help people get their cars unbooted, while the "Let Down" critiques a new nude cruise line. (33:05) - Caller Interaction: Another caller joins the conversation. (34:37) - We Up, We Up, We Up!: An energetic show segment. (36:16) - Blackurate News: Audio of a controversial statement by New York Governor Kathy Hochul about Black children in the Bronx. (40:19) - Group Chat Topic of the Week: Listeners call in to represent their cities. (44:32) - Small Doses Segment: A short segment with focused content. (48:01) - Callers: More listener interaction. (50:18) - Word of the Day: A new word is introduced and explained. (52:40) - Politicians Say the Darndest Things: A segment highlighting funny or absurd quotes from politicians. FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @thesupremeexperience If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An all-white school board in Virginia's Shenandoah County voted 5-1 to restore the names of two schools previously honoring Confederate leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up - Goes to the real-life superheroes. Atlanta residents have expressed concern over the increasing number of cars being booted by private companies. So, two good citizens, exemplified by the "Boot Girls," have taken matters into their own hands. Let Down - Goes to a butt-naked boat. A nude cruise called the Big Nude Boat will depart from Miami for an 11-day trip around the Caribbean, accommodating up to 2,300 passengers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your City/State best known for? What Rapper/Singers/Artists are from your city? Rep your city’s Sports Teams. What is your city best known for? What is the one thing that a visitor to your city has to do when they come to visit? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to The Amanda Seales Show for a fun and informative mix of news and entertainment. Amanda dives into quirky topics like the real-life inspiration behind Jesus' image and the science behind toilet plume. You'll also learn about a lesser-known holiday and a Black water polo star's mission to inspire young athletes. Plus, actress, singer, and all-around powerhouse Vanessa Williams joins the show for a conversation about the songs that defined her life. (2:24) - Black Joy Story #1: Amanda Seales shares a Black joy story. (4:07) - Word Game: Play along with a fun word game on the show. (9:35) - PSA: Public Seales Announcement: Amanda makes an important announcement. (11:50) - Check the VM: Hear voicemails from listeners. (13:32) - Intro w/ Bdays: Amanda welcomes listeners and celebrates birthdays. (15:04) - Black Joy Story #2: Another story highlighting Black joy. (16:40) - Watch Don’t Watch: Get recommendations on what to watch or skip. (22:22) - Things I Learned This Week: Amanda shares interesting facts she learned. (24:54) - Check the VM: More listener voicemails. (26:26) - Intro w/ On This Day: Amanda acknowledges a historical event. (27:53) - Black Joy Story #3: Uplifting story about Black achievement. (32:13) - For the Record/Vanessa Williams: Interview with actress and singer Vanessa Williams. (42:32) - Check the VM: Final round of listener voicemails. (44:41) - Intro: Introduction to the final segment of the show. (46:15) - The Blackspin: Amanda shares her unique perspective on current events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic water polo star Ashely Johnson, set out to not win medals but to inspire others and empower Black youth in water sports. Learn more about this story of Black Joy on The Amanda Seales Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The one and only actress, singer, writer, producer, mother, and more Vanessa Williams joins the show to share stories through songs that define her See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen, laugh, and learn with Amanda Seales. This week, Seales is sharing who the mainstream image of Jesus was modeled after, what happens when you flush a toilet with the lid up, and a lesser known holiday celebrated on May 5th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to The Amanda Seales Show for a lively group chat discussion on topics like civic engagement, inspired by a Plies tweet, and things we learn from our moms. This week's guest is the legendary Vanessa Williams! You'll also get the latest news headlines, including updates on the TikTok lawsuit, Donald Trump's trial postponement, and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's new pet food company. If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: (3:54) - Group Chat - What’s Important to You: Amanda Seales leads a group chat on civic engagement, inspired by a Plies tweet. (14:45) - 60 Second Headlines: News headlines include the TikTok lawsuit, Donald Trump’s trial postponement, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s new pet food company, and President Biden honoring the Las Vegas Aces. (17:23) - Group Chat - Wrap Up - Politics/Culture (21:15) - We Up, We Up, We Up! (23:05) - Group Chat Topic of the Week (Moms): This week’s group chat topic is things we learn from our moms. (40:52) - Group Chat - With Vanessa Williams: The legendary Vanessa Williams joins the group chat discussion. (56:03) - The Word of the Day (57:50) - I Be Knowin’ (61:42) - Supreme Splainin’ FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @thesupremeexperience If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plies Recently Tweeted "If We Can Care About This Election Like We Did This Rap Beef. We Gone Be In Good Shape!!!!" Is he right or wrong? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Seales and Supreme speak to Vanessa Williams about her journey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And in honor of Mother’s Day, our group chat topic of the week is: What is something that your mom used to do back in the day that you never understood, but you find yourself doing now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to The Amanda Seales Show for a daily dose of news, pop culture, and advice with a Black perspective. Amanda dives into current events like Richmond City Council divesting from Israel-linked companies and Haiti's new Prime Minister. She also tackles pop culture topics like a VladTV controversy and a surprising ally in the fight for Palestinian rights. If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: (3:07) - Blackurate News: Amanda Seales dives into current events. (8:26) - Pop Culture: Amanda Seales tackles pop culture topics. (13:21) - Bringing Up Old Ish w/ Kimberly Renee (17:04) - 60 Second Headlines: Bernie Sanders Announces Re-Election Bid, Drake’s Security Guard Shot, Stormy Daniels Testifies, Kim Godwin Retires from ABC News (21:09) - We Up, We Up, We Up! (24:20) - Black Around the World: Haiti’s New Prime Minister Fritz Bélizaire (28:55) - Supreme Splainin’ (32:50) - Big Up, Let Down: Big Up to Macklemore for his new pro-Palestine song Hind’s Hall. Let Down to the milkman (husband) who developed a taste for his wife’s breast milk. (37:39) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open (39:19) - It Was On This Day In: Celebrating the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, a trailblazing Black labor union. (41:21) - Am I Trippin - Part 1: Ask Amanda if you’re tripping about everyday situations. (42:51) - Am I Trippin Part 2: Should a man call off his wedding because his fiancee is messy? (47:43) - Blop Quiz (51:54) - Why You Bringing Up Old Ish (57:58) - And The Word of the Day Is… (60:14) - Politicians Say the Smartest Things FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @thesupremeexperience If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A caller calls in to hear Amanda's thoughts on his situation. Recently engaged and he is starting to think that his fiancé is a literal mess. He says her place is disgusting and he's now considering calling the whole wedding off. Every day, we all have those moments that make us double-take, scratch our chins, and ask ourselves, am I trippin? Well when you do, send us a DM @SealesSaidIt and tell us about your dilemma, and I’ll weigh in on whether you’re tripping like Ella Mai or somebody playing in your face. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIG UP - GOES TO… WHITE RAPPERS??? Macklemore, yes, that Macklemore recently dropped a new song called Hind's Hall in reference to Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, which Pro Palestine protesters re-named paying tribute to Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl who — along with her family and the E.M.T.s who tried to save her — was killed by Israeli tanks. LET DOWN - GOES TO THE MILKMAN. Rachel Bailey had forgotten her breast pump while on a couples' cruise back in 2016, which left her painfully engorged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond City Council voted 5 to 1 to divest all city funds from stocks or mutual funds linked to companies with ties to Israel, making it the second U.S. city to do so after Hayward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.