Ratchet & Respectable

Demi mourns the transition of Chadwick Boseman; gushes over HBO’s Lovecraft Country; plans a watch party for the inevitable train wreck interview with Andrew Gilllum— and his wife(!)— on “Tamron”, rethinks her support of Jacob Blake; celebrates Niecy Nash’s nuptials, and discusses all things hair with Image Activist Michaela Angela Davis, including Tracee Ellis Ross on the cover of the September 2020 Ellle, Megan Thee Stallion being shot, and the duty of light skinned Black people when they gain a seat at the table. Also: arrest the cops who murdered #breonnataylor and #blacklives matter (even when Black people keep getting killed and shot.)Get a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to Curology.com/RATCHET for a free 30-day trialGet $20 off your fertility test when you go to Modern.Fertility.com/RATCHETGo to GetQuip.com/RESPECTABLE, RIGHT NOW, to get your first refill FREEDailyHarvest.com, enter code RESPECTABLE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi gives the BTS deets on her upcoming TVOne film “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” ; the sports world reacts to police shooting #JacobBlake; Megan Thee Stallion stops protecting Tory Lanez; Tavis Smiley owes PBS $2.6M for violating his morals clause; Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. may or may not have watched his wife having the sex with the pool boy; and Pastor John Gray engages in shenanigans. Again. On video. Also, #blacklivesmatter and Arrest the cops who murdered #breonnataylor ShipStation.com, enter code RESPECTBetterHelp.com/RATCHETDailyHarvest.com, enter code RESPECTABLEBeach Body on Demand - Text RATCHET to 30-30-30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi binges Homeland; and calls up her friends Mike Muse (SiriusXM), Natasha Eubanks (The YBF Politics) and Dr .Stacey Patton (Child Advocate) to discuss the latest in politics and pop culture, specifically, why so many Black men don’t like Senator Kamala Harris as the VP pick, the problem with ADOS, Michelle Obama’s speech at the virtual DNC and Selah Marley’s childhood “trauma”, inflicted by her vary famous parents, Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley. ModernFertility.com/RATCHET for $20 off your testSakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout for 20% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi calls up her friends-- old and new: Political Analyst Anglea Rye to discuss Kamala Harris as the first Black woman VP nominee; Professor and Proud Feminist Brittney Copper to explain why there's so much fuss about "WAP"; and Sexpert Ashley Cobb to help you get the good sex you know you desrve.Skillshare.com/RATCHETDailyHarvest.com, enter code RESPECTABLEBetterHelp.com/RATCHETBrooklinen.com, enter code RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany Haddish and Common are officially a couple; Kamala Harris is accused of being “too ambitious”; Beyonce’ blesses us with Black is King, an exposed Internet cheater returns to the spotlight; and cultural critic L. Michael Gipson (The Gipson Gazette) brings Demi up to date on Jaguar Wright’s IG confessions and all the pop culture shenanigans she missed while traveling (for work). Also: #breonnataylor’s murderers are still walking free. And #blacklivesmatter Always. Listeners can try ShipStation FREE for 60 days when you use offer code RESPECT.shipstation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi heads to Atlanta for work; Ancestor John Lewis is laid to rest, Lou Williams stops for wings; Oprah puts Breonna Taylor on the cover of O Mag, the Emmy nods are Blackity-Black , AOC reads a GOP Congressman for well-deserved filth; Terry Crews tries to redefine the meaning of “coon”, and Hermain Cain dies dancing, literally, for The Man. Also: #BlackLivesMatter Still.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi takes a Covid test; remembering Congressman John Lewis and Rev. CT Vivian; Snoop and DMX's Verzuz battle, "unkempt" Rick Fox is a pillar of physical perfection at 51, Ol' Joe thinks The Occupant is the only racist POTUS; misogyny runs rampant over Meg Thee Stallion, Andrew Gillum returns from exile; Kanye, Nick Cannon and Tamar are in crisis and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi explains why we're talking about them all wrong. Also: #breonnataylor's killers are still free and #blacklivesmatter. Still.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi moves to DTLA; Viola Davis lands the cover of Vanity Fair, Nick Cannon is fired from all of Viacom; Chris Cuomo loses it on air, the Governor of Georgia sues Atlanta's mayor, Michelle Obama announces a podcast, and Demi and one of her besties, Jawn Murray, discuss Tamera leaving The Real, Kanye West's bid for The Oval and yes, finally, Will and Jada's WTF Red Table Talk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has a birthday; The Supreme Court makes it difficult to access birth control; the US pushes to re-open schools; Black folk want change; Amy Cooper is being charged for making a false accusation; the psychology behind not wearing a mask; Kanye West gives an unhinged interview to Forbes; The Occupant attacks Bubba Wallace; Hamilton on TV; Curtis Jackson and Lil Wayne bash Black women; and Stephen Jackson pulls a Stephen Jackson. Again. *sigh* Also #breonnataylor’s killers are still free, and #blacklivesmatter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi gets pink box braids; LA is closed until further notice; The Occupant tweets thru a global pandemic; Karens cannot stop themselves from going wild; the BET awards were better than ever; Terry Crews is the new Tyrese; Essence’s CEO steps aside in response to an anonymous open letter; Jada Pinkett Smith is accused of having sex with another man (with Will’s approval); and a firearms expert explains why black women need to protect themselves and even better, how. Also, Breonna Taylor's murderers are still free and #blacklivesmatter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices