Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro (@tezlynfigaro) examines controversial and thought-provoking topics with diverse guests to discuss politics, social consciousness, and culture. Through weekly conversations, Tezlyn invites guests to share their views and experiences, raw and unfiltered, to educate, uplift, and provide honest insight into the issues facing the Black community in America. A mix of hip-hop and political expertise, Tezlyn keeps her ears to the street and brings her knowledge and savvy to every discussion with power and purpose.

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June 12, 2025 47 mins

Tap in to hear important tips on how to sustain and add value in today's 'race to the bottom' job marketplace

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Tap in to hear important tips when working the  'advance' campaign operative position. 

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June 10, 2025 31 mins

Tune in to see what is next in store for Tezlyn Figaro.

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Karine Jean-Pierre, who served as White House press secretary for Joe Biden, has left the Democratic party to become an independent, according to the publisher of her forthcoming book.

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January 6 participant Jake Lang released a video of himself kneeling on the back of a fellow Capitol riot defendant in an attempt to cast doubt on scientific evidence that proved Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. 

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Join Tezlyn Figaro and Kristi Williams as they discuss the award winning program Black History Saturdays visit www.blackhistorysaturdays.com for more information 

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May 30, 2025 28 mins

Check out the new stories that you missed and what it means to you! 

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May 29, 2025 43 mins

The political class is in shambles! Tap in with Tezlyn to learn why YOU have the power and how the time to organize is now! 

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The Trump administration’s announcement on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from federal oversight plans for the Minneapolis Police Department came as the city was preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of the police.

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Report Reveals Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April And Changes In DEI Could Partially Be To Blame. Black women workers lost more jobs than other demographics in April, according to a report.

While the overall unemployment rate for April 2025 remained unchanged, stats released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic show that Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up by 106,000, according to C...

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The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia + more 

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April 24, 2025 47 mins

Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations 

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The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more! 

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April 14, 2025 48 mins

The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers. 

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Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays, founded by Kristi Williams is a co...

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April 10, 2025 29 mins

Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders CNN Town Hall 

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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms confirms run for Governor
Amid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground Railroad
Anti Trump National Protest 

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April 3, 2025 48 mins

Tap in to check out the Tezlyn Figaro Town Hall recap to learn important lessons on how you can learn how to host your own organizing event. 

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A full panel discussion about the politics of men, women, money and marriage 

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More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump's campaign to end DEI programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian students.

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