The People's Brief With Lynae Vanee

The People's Brief With Lynae Vanee

Multifaceted poet and influencer Lynae Vanee tackles politics and pop culture through thought-provoking storytelling that blends history, humor, and hard truths.

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July 9, 2025 48 mins
Senator Raphael Warnock joins The People's Brief to discuss the current state of civil unrest and the #Trump administration's impact on working families. As both a senior pastor and Georgia's first Black senator, Warnock breaks down how proposed cuts to healthcare, SNAP benefits, and housing will disproportionately affect Black communities. He explains why he views budgets as moral documents, shares his role in pushing for student ...
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Host Lynae Vanee breaks down why July 4th hits different when you're Black in America. She talks with Dr. Nafeesa Muhammad about how Black people fought in the Revolutionary War but didn't get the freedom they were promised. Comedian Zainab Johnson shares why she grew up celebrating Juneteenth instead of July 4th, and Amanda Seals drops some real talk about what it means to be Black and American. They explore why Frederick Douglass...
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Lynae Vanee sits down with Shari' Nycole, Deanté Kyle, and Codie Oliver to tackle one of the most controversial topics in the Black community, why successful Black athletes often end up with white women. They break down everything from college proximity and beauty standards to the real numbers behind why Black women are exploring interracial dating too. This isn't your typical gender war debates it's an honest conversation about lo...
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Host Lynae Vanee tackles one of the most complex questions in Black culture: what makes someone "Black enough"? This episode digs into how we protect our culture while also exploring who gets to be part of it. From music industry culture vultures to fashion's influence on Black expression, Lynae sits down with comedian Kyle Santillian, fashion designer Quentin Thrash, and scholar Dr. Yaba Blay. They break down everything from the o...
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The education system in America is broken, and COVID made it even worse. In this episode, we're talking to real students and teachers about what's actually happening in classrooms right now. From kids who can't read at grade level to teachers quitting because of terrible pay, the problems run deep. We also break down how politics is making everything worse with book bans and attacks on public schools. Plus, we explore why this isn'...
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Host Lynae Vanee digs deep into Black food culture with farmer EliYahu Ben Asa from Atlanta Harvest and Chef Deborah VanTrece from Twisted Soul Cookhouse. They talk about how soul food got its name during the civil rights movement and why our ancestors turned scraps into amazing dishes. The conversation covers everything from watermelon being weaponized against Black farmers to food deserts in our neighborhoods today. Chef Deborah ...
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Host Lynae Vanee explores the journey of building and reclaiming Black communities in America. This episode of The People's Brief features conversations with photographer and mogul #CamKirk, who discusses creating Black creative spaces and his move to Atlanta's Beltline. Lynae also joins the Acre Boyzz to dive into the significance of land ownership, sustainable farming, and building generational wealth, confronting historical is...
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Join Lynae Vanee on The People's Brief as she honors the 5 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder with guests Garrison Hayes and Angela Rye. They dive into the "awakening" and subsequent "retrenchment" following 2020, discussing the global protests, the corporate response, and the intense political and social backlash against DEI and CRT. The conversation explores the performative nature of some activism, the challenges of sus...
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