
theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot
How in the world did we get here? Wypipologist Michael Harriot breaks it all down in TheGrio Daily. Imagine your college professor teaching in a barbershop; that's Michael Harriot, wicked humor and smart as hell. The journalist, poet, author, TV writer, and Black Twitter King does not hold back when he explains the systems and issues that affect Black people daily. From white supremacy, police brutality, and gun violence, Michael Harriot is not afraid to say the quiet part out loud. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network.
Latest episodes

Nov 9, 2022 • 14min
Black On Black Crime Is A Hoax
“Black on Black crime is the biggest hoax since ‘liberty & justice for all.” Michel Harriot uses facts and data to dispel the myth known as Black on Black crime. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified (First Air Date: 07/1/22)

Nov 7, 2022 • 12min
God & Politics with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber Pt. 2
"Reality is policy driven and the only way to change policy is to change the policy maker." Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II shares what the Bible says about helping the poor, explaining that voting for the right people directly impacts the country's most vulnerable. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Nov 4, 2022 • 18min
God & Politics with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber Pt. 1
"Reality is policy driven and the only way to change policy is to change the policy maker." In this two-part conversation, Michael Harriot speaks with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II about the significance of the midterm elections and the Poor People's Campaign's National Call for Revival. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Nov 2, 2022 • 8min
Will Your Vote Count? Pt. 2
"If your vote didn't matter, they would not be trying so hard to make sure it isn't counted." In part two of this conversation, Michael Harriot gives specific steps to take to ensure that your vote is counted on election day. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 31, 2022 • 16min
Will Your Vote Count? Pt. 1
"My ancestors fought so hard for us to vote." As midterm elections approach, Michael Harriot discusses some of the tactics that are used to deter voters and invalidate votes. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 28, 2022 • 15min
Do All Lives Matter?
"There's never been a nanosecond in the history of this country that white lives weren't important." Michael Harriot explains how the Black Lives Matter movement is being demonized by white supremacists. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 26, 2022 • 19min
What's So Bad About Gentrification?
"If a white girl moves in next door she's probably about to Christopher Columbus your whole hood." Can you detect the early signs that your Black neighborhood is on the verge of gentrification? Michael Harriot explains what to look out for and why the issue is so detrimental to people of color. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 24, 2022 • 17min
Systemic Racism Explained
"Oppression doesn't have to be written down for it to be systemically racist." System Racism isn't just a talking point for politicians following the death of George Floyd. Instead it's a real problem our country has yet to deal with. Michael Harriot dumbs down the definition for those who still doubt it. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 21, 2022 • 13min
Woke Mermaids Pt. 2
"If you just want to get a good sturdy foot hold in the media landscape all you gotta do is just put something that's good and black on TV." In part two of this conversation, Michael Harriot analyzes why only a select few of the top media companies in the world are scrambling to diversify. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 19, 2022 • 10min
Woke Mermaids Pt. 1
"The movie companies and theTV companies know that they are more likely to have a bigger audience if the cast is diverse but for some reason they won't do it." Despite Disney diversifying it's iconic Little Mermaid character, mainstream media still has a long way to go before content even comes close to representing its audience accurately. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified