Karen Hunter Is Awesome!

Karen Hunter Is Awesome!

Some things just shouldn't be discussed on the radio. "This is my space to explore those topics," said Karen. Host of “The Hottest Show in the Galaxy” on SiriusXM (Ch. 126, M-F, 3-6 p.m. ET), Karen dives deep into everything from Bible prophesy to the purpose of race to what TV shows and movies we should be watching. This podcast also includes some of the most compelling interviews with some of the most awesome people of our time.

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December 11, 2025 16 mins

In the conclusion of her conversation with Karen Hunter, Bridgerton author Julia Quinn delves further into why we are eternally drawn to the stories and themes of romance.


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Part one of Karen Hunter’s two-part interview welcomes Bridgerton author Julia Quinn to discuss the phenomenal success of her Regency romance novels and their blockbuster Netflix adaptation.


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In part two, Karen Hunter, Kevin Powell, and Kierna Mayo continue their deep dive, exploring the ongoing cultural influence, artistic controversies, and future trajectory of hip-hop after 50 years.


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Karen Hunter sits down with cultural critics Kevin Powell and Kierna Mayo to dissect the profound impact and evolution of hip-hop over its five-plus decades.


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Marvelyn Brown shares more of her story from 'The Naked Truth, 'focusing on advocacy, combating stigma, and living a positive life with HIV - also featuring Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins.


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HIV activist and author Marvelyn Brown discusses her powerful memoir, The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive - also featuring Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins.


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AIDS advocates Debra Fraser-Howze and LaJoyce Brookshire share messages of personal journeys, community empowerment, and the critical need for continued AIDS awareness.


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Karen Hunter discusses the continuing worldwide fight against AIDS with Actress & Producer Debbie Allen and advocate Samantha Grandberry, examining the challenges and progress being made.


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On World AIDS Day, host Karen Hunter revisits a powerful 2015 interview with the late AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, reflecting on her life and enduring legacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Journalist Char Adams joins to discuss her book, Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, exploring the little-told history of Black-owned bookstores from the 1830s to the present as vital, often-targeted centers of community-building, abolitionist organizing, and Black political movements


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November 27, 2025 28 mins

We open the archives for Thanksgiving to share a classic, thought-provoking 2014 interview with the legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory, who offers his timeless perspective on civil rights, the power of activism, and the ongoing fight for social justice.


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Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Agre joins to discuss his book, Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?, a compelling look at how scientists, acting as diplomats, bridge political divides and solve global crises like climate change and epidemics through collaboration and shared evidence.


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Dr. Cheryl Neely joins to discuss her book, No Human Involved: The Serial Murder of Black Women and Girls and the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference, a powerful examination of systemic neglect and the invisibility of Black female homicide victims.


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Naturi Naughton-Lewis joins to discuss starring as Debra, a Type A doctor navigating the complexities of friendship, passion, and betrayal in the Lifetime two-part movie event, Eric Jerome Dickey's Friends and Lovers.


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Karen, alongside Roderick Morrow, sit down with Sonequa Martin-Green and Kenric Green, the celebrated acting couple from The Walking Dead and Star Trek: Discovery, as they share how they navigate Hollywood together, prioritize faith and family, and join forces on their newest projects.


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November 20, 2025 32 mins

On her birthday, Dr. Greg Carr completes his history lesson on Pauli Murray, exploring the latter half of her astonishing life, from trailblazing lawyer to becoming the first African-American female Episcopal priest.


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November 19, 2025 39 mins

Dr. Greg Carr begins a two-part celebration of the incomparable Pauli Murray, tracing her groundbreaking early journey from civil rights activist to legal mastermind whose work shaped both the Civil Rights and feminist movements.


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Explore the tragedy of Jim Jones and the People's Temple as author Jeff Guinn and Jones's surviving sons, Jim Jones Jr. and Stephan Jones, offer their harrowing firsthand perspectives and deep research behind the documentary, Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle.


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Get an unfiltered, step-by-step look at the grueling process of running for Congress as trailblazing entrepreneur and activist Wanda James lays bare the reality of life on the campaign trail.


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Karen Hunter sits down with artist and author George McCalman to discuss his stunning book, Illustrated Black History, highlighting the power of art to reclaim and honor the stories of 145 iconic—and often unsung—Black pioneers.


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