Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
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 12, 2021 • 5min
Tulsa Race Massacre Site Unearths Skeleton Remains
Greenwood Black Wall Street Descendant and Creek Freedman Kristi Williams provides her personal experience during the unearthing of Tulsa race massacre skeleton remains. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 5, 2021 • 27min
Straight Shot Commentary: Is Joe Manchin Democrats Daddy?
Tezlyn breaks down her frustration with Sen Joe Manchin being in absolute control of the Democrat party and how he and the people that enable him are stopping progress for Black America Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2021 • 44min
Hip-Hop Questions and Lessons with Mouse Jones
Tezlyn chops it up with fellow Black Effect Podcaster Mouse Jones, co-host of "The What?! Hip Hop Questions, Legends + Lists," about gender roles in hip-hop culture, cornball sex, and why "we" doesn't mean everybody. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2021 • 41min
Tulsa Black Wall Street with Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper
Tezlyn discusses Tulsa Black Wall Street and Black agenda politics with Tulsa Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2021 • 24min
Straight Shot Commentary: The Descendants of N.W.A
Tezlyn is dropping straight heat with her commentary on the viral racist rant New Jersey video and why Black people should demand an anti-Black hate bill. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2021 • 27min
When #RHONY Reality Show Gets Real with Eboni K. Williams
Tezlyn chats with the new star of the Real Housewives of New York, and Black Effect Podcast Network, Holding Court Host Eboni K. Williams, about how she is using her platform to empower and educate viewers of #RHONY. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2021 • 22min
Straight Shot Commentary: Gun Violence Initiative Or 94 Crime Bill 2.0
Tezlyn discusses how President Biden’s new initiative to reduce gun violence is giving her 94 Crime Bill vibes. Tezlyn also provides her thoughts on the voting rights bill and what Democrats must do next. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 1min
Let's Talk About Sex with Dr, Donna Oriowo
Author of Kittys Litter: Power, Passion, and Politics, Tezlyn Figaro, discusses how sex, power and politics intersect with sex therapist Dr. Donna Oriowo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2021 • 1h
Hood Politics and the Hood Whisperer
MC, Educator, and host of Hood Politics podcast Prop sits down with the Hood Whisperer Tezlyn Figaro to discuss how the hood, gang banging, and politics intersect. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 3, 2021 • 25min
Straight Shot Segment: Sturdy 30 Campaign
During this straight shot commentary segment Tezlyn discusses her frustration with Democrats thus far and the importance of the 30 Sturdy nonpartisan Attorney General voter information campaign. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
