Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions, including paying a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017, according to a final draft of the panel’s report on the Florida Republican released Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Straight Shot No Chaser, we're diving deep into a pivotal moment in history with a special guest, Dr. Steve Perry. Join us as we reflect on the legacy of OJ SimpsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union launched a strike at seven of the company’s delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas. The strikes are taking place at three delivery hubs in Southern California, and one each in San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta, Georgia, and Skokie, Illinois, according to the union’s announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro was honored as the champion of social justice at the 2024 inaugural  Ben Crump Social Justice Honors in Atlanta, GeorgiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI-Powered "Bias Meter": Los Angeles Times owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, plans to introduce an AI-powered"bias meter" on the paper's articles, aiming to provide readers with "both sides" of a story. The meter is part of Soon-Shiong’s broader strategy to overhaul the editorial board and address what he perceives as mainstream media's failure to separate news from opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tezlyn for this powerful conversation with George White the motivational speaker, learn about the motivation behind the man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in with Tezlyn Figaro and Zeek Williams, Founder of New Era Detriot as they discuss why a new era of organizing is necessary.New Era Community Connection (NECC) is a family movement of New Era Nation.NECC is designed exclusively to connect and develop urban communities worldwide through our original mudroots concept, direct outreach, and hands-on community programming to assist in creating an environment of self-sufficiency throughout often forgotten communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump vowed to launch a mass deportation effort, impose tariffs and pardon many convicted in the Jan. 6 attack in an interview with “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Travis Williams with the HBCU All Star Game joins Tezlyn Figaro to discuss the one of a kind event. Celebrating Excellence in HBCU Athletics and EducationThe HBCU All-Star Game is more than just a sporting event—it’s a movement that celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and athletic prowess of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Founded with a mission to shine a spotlight on the outstanding student-athletes who represent these institutions, the HBCU All-Star Game showcases the best talent from across the nation while promoting educational excellence, sportsmanship, and community empowerment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges. He also was set to be sentenced Dec. 16 in a separate criminal case in which he pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges in September.The president issued a "full and unconditional pardon" for any offenses Hunter Biden has “committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024," according to the White House statement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.