To Be Clear

To Be Clear

To Be Clear brings the news into focus with humor, context, and cultural clarity. Hosted by journalist Dawn Montgomery and media personality Freddie B, the show unpacks the week’s top stories with insight and personality. Each episode filters current events, viral moments, and political debates through a Black cultural lens, offering smart analysis that goes beyond the surface. It’s fast, fearless, and built for people who want more than headlines.

Episodes

Jamilah Lemieux Unpacks Black Motherhood, Co-Parenting & The Village | To Be Clear Ep. 11

July 30, 2025 • 25 mins
From her early rise as a fearless writer at Ebony to her next chapter as an author. To Be Clear, hosts Dawn Montgomery and Freddie B sit down with Jamilah Lemieux to unpack a lifetime of clarity earned through experience, activism, and storytelling. First, we honor the life and legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, reflecting on his tragic passing, his iconic role as Theo Huxtable, and his vast contributions to entertainment. Learning ho...
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DJ Miss Milan on Clipse, 2025 Club Culture, & Black Women DJ's | To Be Clear Ep. 10

July 23, 2025 • 37 mins
On this episode of To Be Clear, hosts Dawn Montgomery and Freddie B TV sit down with Grammy Award-winning DJ, producer, and creative visionary DJ Miss Milan! She’s the mastermind behind Doechii’s electrifying live sets, co-produced 'Boom Bap' on her Grammy-winning album Alligator Bites Don't Heal, and she’s held it down on the airwaves with residencies on Hot 97 and SiriusXM. DJ Miss Milan aka The Fairy Vibe Mother herself is known...
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SeaWorld Concerts, Klay Thompson & Megan Thee Stallion & Estate Planning | To Be Clear Ep. 9

July 16, 2025 • 30 mins
On this episode of To Be Clear, hosts Dawn Montgomery and Freddie B TV break down the hottest headlines—from Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion going Instagram-official with PDA shots from the Bahamas leading to gossip about Klay Thompson's and Megan Thee Stallion's dating history. Surprise hip‑hop concerts at SeaWorld, featuring artists like Soulja Boy, Bow Wow, Waka Flocka Flame, and the Ying Yang Twins for a fresh “SeaWorld h...
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LeBron vs. Drake Beef, Diddy Trial Update, Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Fight | To Be Clear Ep. 8

July 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Is this the messiest summer in Black celebrity history? 🫣 On this episode of To Be Clear, hosts Dawn Montgomery (Mississippi native + sports journalism vet) and FreddieBTV (Houston’s own culture commentator) unpack the internet-breaking feud between LeBron James and Drake, sparked by LeBron’s public support of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” What started as a courtside cosign has fans and pundits wondering: did LeBron pick a side ...
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Malcolm D. Lee on Humanizing Black Film, Essence Fest & NBA Draft | To Be Clear Ep. 7

July 2, 2025 • 32 mins
Hollywood veteran Malcolm D. Lee—director of The Best Man, Girls Trip, and Space Jam: A New Legacy—joins hosts Dawn Montgomery and FreddieBTV for a rich episode of To Be Clear. This week, the acclaimed filmmaker breaks down the debut of his new Best Man book trilogy, opening up about filmmaking, black masculinity, and his new boo First up, Dawn and Freddie wade into their Temperature Check with Malcolm D. Lee. Then, the crew tackle...
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Keke Palmer & SZA’s Sequel | Denzel’s Black Panther 3 Villain Era | To Be Clear Ep. 6

June 25, 2025 • 30 mins
This episode of To Be Clear starts with exciting news for Black women in comedy: Keke Palmer and SZA are returning for the One of Them Days sequel. Next, we dive into the blockbuster announcement that Denzel Washington is officially joining Black Panther 3, sparking theories about his role. Shifting from the big screen to the sports field, we discuss Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson becoming HBCU head coaches and how their upcoming ...
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Melyssa Ford Speaks On Therapy, Trolls & Taking Up Space | To Be Clear Ep. 5

June 18, 2025 • 47 mins
This episode of To Be Clear features Melyssa Ford, award-winning podcast host, mental health advocate, and former video model, in an unfiltered talk about therapy culture, self-care, aging, and women’s health. At 1:39, we start with a mental health check-in as Melyssa talks anxiety, burnout, and staying grounded in high-pressure spaces. At 4:35, she shares what it’s really like being the only woman on the Joe Budden Podcast, and ho...
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Roy Wood Jr. Breaks Down Fatherhood, The BET Awards, & Tyler Perry’s New Film | To Be Clear Ep. 4

June 11, 2025 • 38 mins
This week, we’re kicking things off with a proper intro to the one and only Roy Wood Jr. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to comedian Roy Wood Jr. - Roy's career, Daily Show background, and memoir "The Man of Many Fathers" 0:16 Temperature Check: Roy Wood Jr. shares insights on fatherhood and his summer travel plans. Co-parenting son / RV trip memories 2:26 2025 BET Awards Recap: Kevin Hart's skit, 106 & Park tribute, Snoop Dogg contro...
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Cardi B's Divorce Heats Up & Why Shaq Doesn’t Want More Ballers | To Be Clear Ep. 3

June 4, 2025 • 25 mins
In Episode 3 of To Be Clear*, hosts Dawn Montgomery and Freddie B TV get into the week’s most layered headlines—from *Offset asking Cardi B for spousal support (00:34) to *Todd Chrisley’s unexpected commentary (05:24). The duo also reacts to Shaq’s viral parenting take (11:00) reads a Talk To Me Nice letter about mixing friendship and business (16:17) and closes out with a much-needed conversation on protecting your peace while scr...
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Are We Still Healing? AI Therapy, WNBA Growth & Untold Stories | To Be Clear Ep. 2

May 28, 2025 • 24 mins
In Episode 102 of To Be Clear, host Dawn Montgomery featuring co-host Freddie B TV ask the real questions: Are we actually healing or just going through the motions? They kick things off with the rise of people turning to AI apps for therapy, then unpack the quiet fade of once-popular healing content like Red Table Talk. The conversation continues with a look at Netflix’s Untold: Shooting Guards and the powerful stories of Black at...
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Cassie Speaks Out, Beyoncé Breaks Records, and Believing Black Women | To Be Clear Ep. 1

May 20, 2025 • 26 mins
In the season premiere of To Be Clear, host Dawn Montgomery, featuring co-host Freddie B TV, breaks down Cassie’s powerful testimony in her case against Diddy and what it says about accountability in the industry. They also give flowers to Beyoncé and Tyler, The Creator for making history with sold-out shows and breaking records in real time. The conversation then shifts to the Rodney Hinton trial and why this case is gaining natio...
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