Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro
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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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Aug 9, 2025 • 51min
HOW TO: Prepare for Law School part 1
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.
Aug 2, 2025 • 23min
HOW TO: Survive Through the Upcoming Storm Pt. 2
The levees about to break! Check out how to survive in the storm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2025 • 31min
HOW TO: Survive Through the Upcoming Storm Pt. 1
The levees about to break! Check out how to survive in the storm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2025 • 52min
How To Survive Your First Year Teaching K-12 Part 2
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.
Jul 22, 2025 • 45min
How To Survive Your First Year Teaching K-12 Part 1
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.
Jul 17, 2025 • 36min
Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Hundreds Of Education Department Workers And Dismantle The Agency
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.
Jul 15, 2025 • 2h 16min
Should Black People Learn a Trade or Earn a College Degree?
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.
Jul 10, 2025 • 38min
Texas Flood Rising 100 + Death Toll + More
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.
Jul 9, 2025 • 36min
Medicaid Cuts! What Do We Do Next?
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.
Jul 8, 2025 • 40min
Elon Musk Starts A New Political Party
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.
