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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Jun 20, 2025 • 39min
Contract Negotiation Training Tips: Your Price Is Your Price!
How to handle contract negotiations when working with people on a budget while remaining competitive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025 • 36min
Hey, Democrat Party This Is Not 2008
The Democrat party has been desperately chasing the Obama coalition since 2008 and they are failing miserably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025 • 36min
The Journey From The 404 To The 407
Tezlyn Figaro discusses her personal journey and the emotional loss from leaving the Black Mecca Atlanta and returning to Orlando, Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025 • 34min
Minnesota Rep. Hortman and Husband Killed
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2025 • 47min
Training with Tezlyn: Doing What No One Will Do Will Pay Off!
Tap in to hear important tips on how to sustain and add value in today's 'race to the bottom' job marketplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 34min
Training With Tezlyn: Advance Team Do's And Don't
Tap in to hear important tips when working the 'advance' campaign operative position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025 • 31min
Next Up For Tezlyn Figaro
Tune in to see what is next in store for Tezlyn Figaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9, 2025 • 32min
Trump And Elon Beef & Karine Jean Pierre Leaves The Democrat Party
Karine Jean-Pierre, who served as White House press secretary for Joe Biden, has left the Democratic party to become an independent, according to the publisher of her forthcoming book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2025 • 56min
J6 Defendant Mocks The Death Of George Floyd
January 6 participant Jake Lang released a video of himself kneeling on the back of a fellow Capitol riot defendant in an attempt to cast doubt on scientific evidence that proved Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2025 • 52min
Black History Saturday Is Now Online
Join Tezlyn Figaro and Kristi Williams as they discuss the award winning program Black History Saturdays visit www.blackhistorysaturdays.com for more information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
