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Discussions and interviews on news topics and stories important to the Black community. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q Ward Delivered twice daily.

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August 15, 2025 35 mins

BIN News Anchors Esther Dillard and Doug Davis join Ramses Ja and Q Ward  on today's show to recap the biggest news stories of the week.

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Today's special guest is Areva Martin, a Harvard-trained civil rights attorney and founder of Special Needs Network. She joins Host Ramses Ja t to discuss the topic of her new podcast and helping Black families navigate systemic barriers in special education.

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On part 2 of today's podcast, we cover the story of a former Youth Pastor arrested and accused of abusing 6 teenagers

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Part 1 of today's podcast focuses on protest activity surrounding President Trump's decision place DC under Federal law enforcement control. 

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Part 2 if today's podcast focuses on Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett's recent appearance on TMZ live  

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Part 1 of today's podcast focuses on recent actions by ICE agents in the presence of school age children. 

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On part 2 of today's podcast, we highlight a discussion on the President's latest approval ratings with Black voters. 

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Part 1 of today's podcast focuses on a trending news story involving apologies to Black women from their white counterparts.  

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BIN News anchors Vanessa Tyler and Mike Stevens join Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast to discuss this week's major news stories.  

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On part 2 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss Trump's threat to deploy the FBI on Texas Democrats.

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Part 1 of today's podcast takes a look at the increase in the Black unemployment rate under the Trump administration.

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Part 2 of today's program focuses on NFL great Lawrence Taylor and his new role with the Trump administration.

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Part 1 of today's program focuses on Google's decision to cut funding to 58 DEI Non profits. 

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On part of today's show, Host Ramses Ja talks exclusively with Actor Michael Jai White about his new film “Trouble Man” and Black Life in Hollywood.

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On part 1 of today's podcast, we look at Texas Governor Greg Abbott calling for the arrest of Democratic State Senators opposing new redistricting maps .

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On part 2 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss Trump's reaction to the latest job growth numbers.

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On part 1 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the latest news involving the Smithsonian Museum and documents related to Trump's impeachment.

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On part 2 of today's podcast, the topic of Shannon Sharpe's termination from ESPN after the settlement of his sexual assault lawsuit is discussed.

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On part 1of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the decision by Kamala Harris decides not to pursue the CA governorship 

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On today's podcast , BIN News anchors Tammy Estwick and Misty Jordan join Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward to discuss this week major news stories .

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