
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

Mar 11, 2021 • 1h 14min
Life After Life with Corey Jacobs
Tezlyn chats with Corey Jacobs (@coreysjacobs), the co-founder of the Buried Alive Project and Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Sean Combs, at Combs Enterprises to discuss how, at the age of 30, Corey was sentenced to 16 life sentences for federal drug offenses – his first-ever felony convictions and how on December 19, 2016, Corey received clemency from President Barack Obama after serving over 18 years in prison. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2021 • 37min
Has the NAACP Lost Their Street Creditability? with Garland Pruitt
Tezlyn has a straight shot conversation with Oklahoma City NAACP President Garland Pruitt about Joe Biden's private meeting with civil rights organizations, the NAACP vs. Trump lawsuit, and the possibility of finding common ground between the older generation and the new generation in the effort to move Black people forward. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2021 • 1h 23min
Female Hip-Hop Icons & Industry Politics with Suga-T
Rap Icon Suga-T breaks down the respect, and the lack thereof, for female hip-hop icons in the hip-hop industry. In this candid conversation, Suga-T and Tezlyn discuss how male artists, younger artists, and the industry has assisted in an attempt to silence and erase the legacy of historic female hip-hop icons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2021 • 43min
Beyond the Laughter with Comedian Bubba Dub
Known for his “Fawty Years” comedy, Bubba Dub chats with Tezlyn about the impact he desires to make on the world beyond the laughter. Bubba Dub also discusses his involvement with two rappers recently slain, Pop Smoke and Mo3, and how their death has impacted the culture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 2021 • 3min
Straight Shot: The Week Ahead In Politics 2/15/21
In this quick straight shot commentary, Tezlyn discusses what to watch out for this week in politics (February 15, 2021) upcoming #SSNC interviews & more.#PushTheLineSSNC Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 19min
From Gang Banging to Book Slanging with Spud the Blood
Tezlyn chats with author Clifford Johnson aka Spud the Blood about his Blood affiliation, his incarceration due to the 1994 Crime Bill, and becoming a national best-selling published author. This interview is unique to previous interviews because Tezlyn reveals how her 27-year friendship with Spud, and many others mentioned throughout the interview, have inspired her in politics today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 2021 • 4min
Straight Shot: The Week Ahead In Politics
In this quick straight shot commentary bonus, Tezlyn discusses what to watch out for this week in politics (February 8, 2021) , SSNC season two & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2021 • 4min
Straight Shot: Democrats Have The Power, So Act Like It
In this quick straight shot commentary, Tezlyn discusses if Democrats will remove Representative Marjorie Greene from committee assignments. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 2021 • 4min
Straight Shot: Two Things At The Same Time
In this quick straight shot commentary, Tezlyn discusses how to do two things at the same time in politics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 2021 • 4min
Straight Shot: Impeached!
Tezlyn discusses the historical impeachment of Donald J Trump, the first American President to be impeached twice and what to expect in the days ahead. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.