
Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2025 • 48min
How To Avoid A Shannon Sharpe Crash Out
Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 58min
How Will Tariffs Affect The Price Of Wigs And Cell Phones? + Steven A Smith For President + More
The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 2025 • 49min
Political Candidates VS Activist
The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2025 • 52min
Meet the Founder of Black History Saturdays
Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays, founded by Kristi Williams is a community education program created for the purpose of educating young people, their families, and the wider community toward a more honest and comprehensive understanding of Black history in Oklahoma and across the globe. The goal is to increase public knowledge, promote youth engagement, and equip the next generation of change-makers with historical and cultural knowledge that will inspire them to create powerful impact within their communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 2025 • 30min
Bernie Sanders CNN TownHall Recap
Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders CNN Town Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 60min
Harriot Tubman Removed From Government Website + Anti Trump National Protest + More
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms confirms run for GovernorAmid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground RailroadAnti Trump National Protest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 49min
Tezlyn Figaro Town Hall Recap
Tap in to check out the Tezlyn Figaro Town Hall recap to learn important lessons on how you can learn how to host your own organizing event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2025 • 2h 27min
The Politics of Men, Women, Money and Marriage
A full panel discussion about the politics of men, women, money and marriage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2025 • 42min
50 Universities Are Being Investigated For Discrimination Against Whites & Asians
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump's campaign to end DEI programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2025 • 52min
The Magical Negro
The magical negro does not exist no one is above the program. The time for tribe building is now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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