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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Nov 28, 2024 • 29min
Drake Really Isn't Like Us And It Shows
Drake has launched legal action against Universal Music accusing the label of artificially boosting streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him, Not Like Us. In papers filed in New York, Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, accused Universal and the streaming giant Spotify of engaging in an illegal ”scheme” involving bots, payola and other methods to promote Lamar’s song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2024 • 35min
Botham Jean Family Awarded $98 million + More
A Dallas jury awarded $98 million in damages to the family of Botham Jean, who was fatally shot by former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in 2018.The total damages include $60 million in punitive damages, reflecting Guyger’s "malice, willfulness, and reckless indifference," and $38 million in compensatory damages for emotional anguish, financial losses, and other claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2024 • 50min
The Realest Election Recap In The Game
Check out the realest election recap in the game, the hoodwhisperr breaks it down step by step and leaves no confusion and leaves nothing on the table See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2024 • 40min
Will Gen Z Vote In November?
Election day is upon us, will political parties be able to count on Gen Z to vote? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2024 • 49min
Trump Rally Receives Racist Remarks Backlash
The Donald Trump rally held on October 27th, 2024 at Madison Square Gardens has received national backlash due to racist comments about Black Americans, Palestines and Puerto Ricans and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2024 • 29min
Gen Z Speaks
Tezlyn Figaro chats with several gen z men ages 18-22 to discuss their thoughts on the upcoming election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2024 • 35min
Women Will Be Having More Sex With ROBOTS Than Men By 2025
Tap in to hear why some women will ditch human connection and turn to robots! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2024 • 25min
California Man Blows Up Courthouse To Avoid Going To Court
California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3, 2024 • 34min
Jada Goes To College + New California Law That Prevents Parents From Exploiting Child Influencers
Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2024 • 34min
Computer Tablet Use Linked To Angry Outbursts Among Toddlers!
A recent study shows computer tablet use linked to angry outbursts among toddlers + Americans set to spend a total of $39 billion on back-to-school shopping this year + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
