
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

Jul 6, 2022 • 15min
Caucasian Race Theory
"The history of racism should make white kids feel bad." It's Wypipo Wednesday and today we are talking about Critical Race Theory; three words that seem to demand people to pick a side. Michael Harriot gives us the most accurate, clear, concise breakdown of Critical Race Theory you'll ever need. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 4, 2022 • 17min
Who Invented White People?
"Who invented white people?" You heard of the Willie Lynch letter? The pseudo letter that so many people believe was true about how to make a slave. Well, I bet you never heard of the "Making of a white man" letter. Michael Harriot got his hands on it, and he is going to read it to you. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jul 1, 2022 • 14min
Black On Black Crime Is A Hoax
“Black on Black crime is the biggest hoax since ‘liberty & justice for all.’” Michael Harriot breaks down why Black-on-Black crime is a figment of White people's imagination. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jun 29, 2022 • 34min
Roe v Wade Has Been Overturned. What's Next?
“This podcast is not about abortion.” On This special edition of TheGrio Daily, Michael Harriot passes the microphone to Dr. Christina Greer, host of TheGrio's newest podcast "The Blackest Questions." Dr. Greer is the politics editor for TheGrio and Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University and she will be informing you all about what the overturning of Roe v Wade means for Black women and the Black community. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jun 27, 2022 • 16min
Are All Police Racist?
“Farmers farm. Writers write. Police hunt Black people.” Michael Harriot explores the history of policing in America and how that history affects Black people today. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jun 23, 2022 • 15min
The Grio(t) Explained
"Not all of us come from kings or queens." We're talking about "Griots," a class of people trained to keep our history and tell our stories. Michael Harriot takes us on a journey explaining where Griots first started and how they've trickled down through history. It's deeper than you think, Kings and Queens.
The Grio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Jun 21, 2022 • 17min
Wypipology 101
"Every Wednesday is Wypipo Wednesday." Self-proclaimed Wypipologist, Michael Harriot explains exactly what is "Wypipology" and how it's been all around us since the beginning of time. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified.

Jun 20, 2022 • 13min
Is Juneteenth A Black Holiday?
"America didn't free the slaves; the slaves freed America." Michael Harriot breaks down the real origins of Juneteenth and why it should mean so much to everyone. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network
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