THE KENNY BURNS SHOW

THE KENNY BURNS SHOW

THE KENNY BURNS SHOW IS HOSTED BY KENNY BURNS AND THE NATION. THESE CONVERSATIONS ARE MEANT TO INFORM, IMPACT, AND INSPIRE THOSE WHO LISTEN TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY.

Episodes

October 17, 2025 34 mins

In this week's episode, Kenny Burns is giving free game to every entrepreneur, host, promoter, chef, and creator working in hospitality and nightlife.

From why customer service is the gift that keeps on giving, to how consistency, experience, and trust build lasting brands—Kenny breaks down the blueprint for timeless success. He also tackles:

✅ How to deliver upscale vibes without breaking your budget
✅ Why your theme matters ...

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, your Lifestyle Specialist is talking directly to the dreamers, doers, and experience curators who keep the culture moving.


Whether you’re in nightlife, hospitality, or the business of bringing people together, Kenny is breaking down the blueprint for building timeless experiences without breaking the bank. From how to cut costs without cutting quality, to elevating your event with luxury touche...

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In this powerful and timely episode, Kenny Burns confronts the growing distrust in our political, judicial, and cultural systems. From the suspicious fire that destroyed Judge Diane Goodstein’s South Carolina mansion after a ruling against the Trump administration, to the right-wing conspiracies surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk, and the stark contrast between Diddy’s legal scrutiny versus the silent protection around Trump’s s...

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🔥 If you’ve been asking yourself who to believe in these times — this episode is for you.


Tap in as @kennyburns tackles the tough questions around trust, truth, and transparency in our political and cultural landscape.


From the swirling right-wing conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk, to the urgent need to think beyond party lines and support GOOD HUMANS, KB doesn’t hold back.


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    •    A deep dive in...

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In this week’s powerful episode, Kenny Burns dives deep into one of the most uncomfortable — yet crucial — conversations within the Black community: colorism.From subtle microaggressions to systemic patterns of privilege and prejudice based on skin tone, Kenny explores how colorism continues to divide our people and hold us back from true unity and progress. 💔🔍 In this episode:    •    Why colorism remains the “elephant in the ro...

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In this week’s powerful episode, Kenny Burns dives deep into one of the most uncomfortable — yet crucial — conversations within the Black community: colorism.


From subtle microaggressions to systemic patterns of privilege and prejudice based on skin tone, Kenny explores how colorism continues to divide our people and hold us back from true unity and progress. 💔


🔍 In this episode:

    •    Why colorism remains the “elephant i...

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September 25, 2025 18 mins

This week, #KennyBurns is back with a fire episode diving into some of the biggest headlines in culture right now. From Cardi B’s pregnancy reveal (and the drama that followed 👀), to the viral Dame Dash vs. Cam’ron feud, and why we need to stop throwing unnecessary shade at Chris Brown — Kenny brings his signature insight, wisdom, and love for the culture.Plus, recaps from the 2025 BMAC Awards, Live From the Comments, and a much-n...

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In this week’s episode, @kennyburns is calling it how he sees it as he weighs in on this week’s pop culture headlines; including pregnancy reveals and public fallouts, we’re unpacking all the cultural chaos.


💥 Topics This Week:

    •    Cardi B’s Pregnancy Reveal: Why it stirred up more than congratulations…

    •    Dame Dash vs. Cam’ron: Two legends in a public feud — how do we solve conflict with grace instead of ego?

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, #kennyburns unpacks the headlines making noise across the nation and asks the hard questions about where we stand as a culture.In this powerful episode:💥 The continued rise in gun violence—and why it’s time for real reform, not more blame.🗣️ The power of words: free speech is not free of consequences.⚖️ The hypocrisy of MAGA’s response to #charliekirkdeath versus the silence around Democratic of...

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September 16, 2025 35 mins

This week on The Kenny Burns Show, KB unpacks the biggest headlines shaking the culture. From the increase in mass shootings across the country, to the polarizing response surrounding the death of controversial podcaster Charlie Kirk, we are talking about it.


Tap in as KB breaks down the stories behind the headlines, challenges the narratives we’re being fed, and asks the questions we all need to sit with in these uncertain tim...

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, tap in as #kennyburns takes us deeper into the conversations that matter—reminding us that growth never happens in your comfort zone.In this powerful episode:⚡ KB breaks down the latest in politics and pop culture—including Trump’s dangerous use of the National Guard and what it means for our democracy.🎤 Special guest #DavidBanner joins from the #BETWaymakerSummit to talk self-care, Hollywood, ac...

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Kenny Burns is back with a new episode of TKBS, diving into the hottest topics shaping our culture right now as we enter the third quarter of the year.Tap in as KB breaks it all down with clarity and realness:👀 The Simpsons' latest wild political prediction—and why art keeps imitating life🧠 3 questions emotionally intelligent people ask to better understand others💬 YOUR COMMENTS straight from the TKBS Nation🎶 Plus, a specia...

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, @kennyburns is pushing us to step outside the familiar and into the necessary. In EP. 152: Comfort Zone, KB dives into the latest in political and pop culture news with the honesty and clarity the Nation has come to expect—reminding us that growth never happens where we’re most comfortable.


PLUS, KB sits down with the brilliant and unapologetic David Banner at the BET Waymaker Summit for a powe...

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, @kennyburns is back with the hottest conversations of the week as we step into the 3rd quarter of the year—a time to refocus, reset, and push forward with intention.


In this episode, KB breaks down:

👀 The latest in political headlines

🧠 The 3 things emotionally intelligent people ask to truly understand others better

💬 YOUR COMMENTS and perspectives straight from the Nation


It’s culture, comedy, con...

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For our milestone 150th episode, The Kenny Burns Show brings you a powerful special edition from the BET Waymaker Summit during this year’s BET Awards.Tap in as Kenny Burns sits down with three influential voices who continue to lead, inspire, and protect the culture:🎶 **Slim (112)** — on legacy, artistry, and why embracing your uniqueness is the key to longevity.🙏🏽 **Pastor Jamal Bryant** — on the success of the Target boycott,...

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For our milestone 150th episode, The Kenny Burns Show brings you a special edition celebrating the leaders, voices, and visionaries pushing culture forward.


@kennyburns sits down with three powerful guests who continue to shape the landscape of music, faith, and justice:


🎶 Slim of the legendary group 112 — on his journey through music, legacy, and keeping R&B alive for future generations.


🙏🏽 Pastor Jamal Bryant — on faith, comm...

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Tap into this special edition of The Kenny Burns Show as The Lifestyle Specialist takes you inside the BET Waymaker Summit during the 2025 BET Awards with powerful conversations you won’t find anywhere else.Join the conversation as Kenny Burns sits down with three cultural game changers:🌟 Michael Cooper(Forever on Netflix) — on storytelling that defines a generation.🌟 Vic Mensa — on fatherhood, purpose, and honoring our elders.🌟...

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, we’re bringing you something special from the heart of culture and excellence: The BET Waymaker Summit during this year’s BET Awards.


Join @kennyburns for exclusive conversations with three powerhouses shaping music, film, and the future:

🌟 Michael Cooper (Forever) — on building timeless stories and lasting impact.

🌟 Vic Mensa — on using artistry as activism and the responsibility of this generatio...

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, @kennyburns delivers a powerful call to action on the state of Black entertainment—and why our culture, stories, and platforms are too valuable to be given away-- again.From corporate takeovers to the erasure of our spirituality and traditions in mainstream media, KB breaks down:⚡ The urgent need to preserve our cultural legacy⚡ Why Black-owned media spaces must remain the hub of our imagery and s...

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This week on The Kenny Burns Show, @kennyburns delivers a powerful and urgent message about the state of Black entertainment and why the fight to preserve our legacy has never been more critical.


From corporate takeovers to media consolidation, KB breaks down how we’re losing control of our cultural narrative — and why the few remaining owners in our space must protect what’s left at all costs. This is about more than entertainment…...

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