
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

Oct 17, 2022 • 14min
Reverse Racism Isn't Real
"Black people don't perpetuate reverse racism. It's something that white people made up in their head to paint themselves as victims when they want to dismantle the arguments of racism." Michael Harriot uses historical fact to explain why "reverse racism" simply isn't a thing. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 14, 2022 • 15min
We Don't Need Anymore Police
"Black people don't dislike police, they just dislike the havoc that police wreak on Black communities." Michael Harriot explains the direct correlation between higher police budgets and more crime. He also dissects the popular, "a few bad apples" theory. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 13, 2022 • 16min
Katrina Babies: Understanding the Trauma Pt. 3
"It is important to show that America is not sane." In the conclusion of this three-part series, Michael Harriot and the filmmaker behind 'Katrina Babies' discuss the continued failures of the U.S. government when it comes to Black communities. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 5, 2022 • 11min
Katrina Babies: Understanding the Trauma Pt. 2
"Katrina was a thing that happened to people in New Orleans like America was a thing that happened to us." In part 2 of this 3 part series, documentary filmmaker Edward Buckles describes the moment he realized race was playing a pivotal part in the U.S. government's slow response to Hurricane Katrina. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Oct 3, 2022 • 12min
Katrina Babies: Understanding the Trauma Pt. 1
"It's not really just about the random act of a hurricane or a weather event that upended these people's lives, it's kind of like the result of an America that we've already constructed." In this special edition of theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot speaks with New Orleans filmmaker Edward Buckles about his HBO documentary 'Katrina Babies.' In part 1 of this 3 part series, Buckles talks about the trauma that was inflicted on thousands of children after the hurricane hit. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Sep 30, 2022 • 17min
What's So Bad About Socialism?
Michael Harriot pulls the boogeyman mask off of socialism and explores the many facets of the American government that exercise socialist principles. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Sep 23, 2022 • 17min
The Five Race Wars Pt. 2
"When you sew the seed, the harvest will come in due time." Michael jumps back in with part 2 of The Five Race Wars. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Sep 21, 2022 • 14min
The Five Race Wars Pt. 1
"America is filled with race wars." It's Wednesday, so you know Michael Harriot has another Wypipo Wednesday for you. We hear it over and over again, white people complaining about not having their own month. Well, Michael heard those white tears and decided to inaugurate the month of August as "White History Month." theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Sep 19, 2022 • 13min
How To Be Woke
"Only White people can get rid of racism and they have to wake White people up." Since woke has been used incorrectly by White people for so long, Michael Harriot decided to give White people a step by step guide on the correct way to be woke. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Sep 16, 2022 • 17min
Student Debt Relief: Most Opposing Arguments Make No Sense
"Making a fairer more equitable society does benefit you." President Biden says he's following through with a campaign promise pertaining to student loan debt. Millions of borrowers will have $10,000 dollars forgiven and some people are big mad. Michael Harriot explains why you shouldn't be. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified