Ratchet & Respectable

Demi reviews “Megan the Stallion: In Her Words”, currently the #1 documentary on Amazon ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasOur listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet.There’s a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today.Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet.Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fall season brings grocery struggles and cooking chaos. The discussion shifts to selecting meaningful topics, including systemic abuse and the pivotal role of voting. Insights from Cape Town reveal perceptions of American politics, influenced by celebrity culture. A high-profile endorsement at a political rally sparks conversations about representation. Controversial jokes at a rally stir outrage, questioning media responsibility. Finally, nostalgic challenges and pressing issues of media bias highlight the absurdity of political discourse.

A Belle returns to Brooklyn; reviews of the Dean Collection at the BK Museum and “Sleeping Beauties” at The Met; Swizz and Timberland partner with a racist for Verzuz; Ashanti and Nelly been married for 6 months; King Kendrick’s Juneteenth coronation; Jonathan Majors is back to work; Justin Timberlake is arrested; Usher heads to Capitol Hill and MilanABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasEarn points by paying rent right now when you go to https://joinbilt.com/ratchetControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepodThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self.Make your bags last forever, go to https://www.mycuire.com to get your leather care kit todayFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to https://homechef.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi heads to ABFF for Ratchet x Respectable;  an amazing weekend for TV (Bridgerton, The Boys, The Dragons); ABFF recap, including Denzel’s Retrospective.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Make your bags last forever, go to https://www.mycuire.com to get your leather care kit todayMake your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many thanks to my special guest/cultural architect Angel Gregorio of The Spice Suite and Black & Forth, Mercy C PR, Eaton DC, Remy Martin, and the many, many folks who made the first live Ratchet & Respectable a success. ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Make your bags last forever, go to https://www.mycuire.com to get your leather care kit todayMake your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starring Nicole Friday, Nice Crowd; Scott Evans, Access Hollywood; Jessica Nabongo, Catch Me If You Can; Ingrid Beat IBest Wines; Actor Lamman Rucker, The Black Hamptons (BET+); actor Nicco Annan, Down in the Valley (Starz).ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod #adTry the best meal kit service out there! For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to https://HomeChef.com/Ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mum in Cape Town; Trina at the BET Hip Hop Awards; Wingless Tyra at Victoria's Secret; Megan’s documentary: Ananda Lewis has stage 4 breast Cancer; Kayla Nicole confuses a podcast for her therapist; Tabitha Brown attacked for no dang reason ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod #adTry the best meal kit service out there! For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to https://HomeChef.com/Ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Piers Morgan issues a swift apology— and edit— to The Carters; Precious Deon Cole interrogates Shannon Sharpe; Diddy update: a court appearance , a trial date, life in prison, and yet another accuser; the Tik Tok baby oil conspiracy theory confirmed?; Andre Leon Talley inspires The Met Gala’s 2025 theme ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMake your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchetThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self!Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepodGet 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet.Earn points by paying rent at https://www.joinbilt.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi goes whale-watching;  Cissy Houston goes to see The King; JHud wows a(nother) Whitney Houston tribute; Diddy rumors run rampant; Mama Combs says her son is being “lynched”; Halle & DDG part ways; Cardi and Offset drama.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMake your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/ratchetThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self!Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepodGet 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet.Earn points by paying rent at https://www.joinbilt.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pras sues Lauryn Hill over last year’s Fugees tour; Eric Adams’s girlfriend is about to lose her job (too)?!; 120 more Diddy lawsuits by men, women and children are coming soon ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasListen now to Code Switch from NPR - wherever you get your podcasts.Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+.Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices