Ratchet & Respectable

Demi leaves Ghana; A new Wakanda trailer, Will Smith’s next film— where he plays an enslaved man— gets a release date; a review of Reasonable Doubt; Lizzo’s flute fiasco; white lives matter” to Kanye West ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:See for yourself why Chime is so loved at chime.com/ratchet.Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/RATCHETGo to HelloFresh.com/ratchet65 and use code ratchet65Use my link at EXPRESSVPN.com/RATCHET to get three extra months free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi interviews award-winning journalist, playwright, and radio host, Esther A. Armah about her new book "Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing" (spoiler: Black women need to do less work) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Get 15% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code RATCHET at checkout.Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Usher comes to Ghana; “Monster” on Netflix; Good Black News; Women are protesting across Iran Thanks to our sponsors:Get 15% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code RATCHET at checkout.Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Farve is a(n) (alleged) Welfare Queen; The Brooklyn Bishop takes actions I don’t condone (but I understand); Dahmer and JHud's talk show are two of the best shows on TV; the Boston Celtics's shenanigans (with the most recent updates); and more. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors: Try the best shapewear and Get 20% Off at honeylove.com with the code RATCHET Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Go to MASTER CLASS.com/Ratchet, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan releases the fabric; Marcus Harvey never made it to Africa?!; Disney wants all the smoke; The Woman King is #1 (despite a boycott); Puerto Rico loses power; reviews of House of Dragons and the Handmaid’s Tale; the Brooklyn Bishop has more drama ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors: Try the best shapewear and get 20% off at honeylove.com with the code [RATCHET]. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Go to MASTER CLASS.com/Ratchet, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi makes a discovery; The Woman King over-delivers; Diddy offers reciprocity; Tyler James Williams lets the love flow;  The Viola looks f—ing amazing on the covers of Brazilian Elle; Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to The Quinta; Ray J is sleazy, but not for that Kim K tape; Aryn Williams invites us to the family group chat (again) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box!Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial.Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account at chime.com/ratchetVisit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to Accra; EMMY AWARD WINNERS Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson; Black Ariel and White Jesus; reviews of Queen Sugar and  **TRIGGER WARNING** the Desiree Washington episode of “Mike” ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box!Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial.Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account at chime.com/ratchetVisit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month.Go to Rocket Money.com/rachet and save on your subscriptions today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi on safari; the officially official Obama portraits, The Queen (not Latifah) is dead; WTF is going on with Queen Sugar?; Kanye vs Adidas ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today!Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchaseFind your inner detective -- DOWNLOAD JUNE'S JOURNEY TODAY!Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi isn’t talking about Ghana; Tiffany Haddish speaks about That Video (and lawsuit); Lizzo is literally winning (lots of awards); Tabitha Brown claps back (real classy-like); Meghan Thee Duchess does herself no favors in The Cut  (but the pics were amazing)ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors: Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today! Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase Find your inner detective -- DOWNLOAD JUNE'S JOURNEY TODAY! Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Get your money’s worth at EXPRESSVPN.com/ratchet Get started at Curology with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi visits the Nkyinkyim Museum; Great Black News; Karma’s a quick bih for Aries Spears (and Tiffany Haddish); Chris Rock (unintentionally) redeems Will Smith Thanks to our sponsors:Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first monthVisit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today!Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk free for 30 days. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New Members only. Terms Apply.Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices