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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses viral moments from the 2023 VMAs including Sukihana’s tacky photo on the red carpet and Cardi B’s risky backstage video with Offset. Leading to a conversation about decorum and professionalism. With the recent news that Utah Senator Mitt Romney will not seek reelection, Heavie dives into his video message announcement and newly released explosive text messages allegedly sent to Mitch McConnell warning him of the Jan. 6 insurrection. The Heavie Sports Corner kicks off with NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo backing up Noah Lyles’ ‘World Champion’ comments, fourteen Black QBs starting in NFL Week 1, Aaron Rodgers suffering a season-ending injury in his Jets debut game, Coco Gauff winning the U.S. Open and a record-setting contraction extension for LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the looming impacts of climate change on land, water, and space including Japan releasing radioactive materials from a nuclear plant into the ocean, tropical forest plants stopping photosynthesis due to extreme temperatures, and five asteroids that are passing by Earth. Do you watch reality TV? Let’s dive into the backlash surrounding ‘Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta’ reality star Erica Mena calling Spice a ‘monkey’ and the statement released by VH1. Heavie gives her stance and condemns anyone justifying Erica Mena’s actions. The Heavie Sports Corner kicks off with the debut of Shannon Sharpe on ESPN’s ‘First Take’, Coco Gauff making history in the U.S. Open, and the racial undertones in the commentary during Deion Sanders-Shadeur Sanders debut game vs. TCU. Leading to a conversation about the lack of respect for HBCU culture, academics, and athletics. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie recaps major news from the week including the school shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill, the racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, 45’s mugshot, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp refusing to call a special session to investigate DA Fani Willis, Eminem sending a cease and desist to a Republican presidential candidate, and a Country singer speaking out about his song being used at the first Republican debate. The Heavie Sports Corner kicks off with a viral clip of Skip Bayless not getting a word in with his new lineup on FS1’s Undisputed, a controversial comment by Noah Lyles about NBA ‘World Champs' and tennis player Coco Gauff’s interaction with an umpire. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the movie “The Blind Side” and recent allegations made by Michael Oher against the Tuohys. Heavie dives into sports with the new reports of Shannon Sharpe joining ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith. She also discusses recent NFL signings including RB Dalvin Cook to the NY Jets and RB Zeke Elliott to the NE Patriots. Leading to a conversation about QB Aaron Rodgers bringing Packers players over to the NY Jets. With the school year starting, Heavie discusses record enrollment at two HBCUs. A study found that North Carolina A&T has a $2.4B impact on the North Carolina economy. Heavie shows love to her alma mater. She ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Did you know August is National Black Business Month? Heavie discusses its origin and the importance of Black-owned businesses. Next, Heavie discusses the devastating Hawaii wildfires. Leading to a conversation from a previous episode about environmental crises. Heavie dives into sports with an update on the rapper who filmed an unauthorized music video in the FAMU football locker room, Lil Wayne and Richard Sherman are reportedly set to join Skip Bayless on ‘Undisputed’, Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson making history in the NFL with his award-winning spirit brand, and the recent controversy surrounding WNBA star Liz Cambage. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike and its impact. Leading to a conversation about a former Netflix “Love is Blind” star facing homelessness and a new lawsuit filed against Peacock’s “Love Island”  producing team claiming labor law violations and the mistreatment of Black contestants. Heavie also dives into sports and gives an update on the ESPN layoffs after Mark Jackson was reportedly axed and WNBA star Skylar Diggins-Smith speaks out on a possible feud with the Phoenix Mercury. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the recent controversy at Texas A&M University after a Black professor’s failed hiring, FAMU football operations suspended after a popular rapper shot a music video in a football locker room, and Jamie Foxx’s health update leads to conspiracy theories. Are we in the midst of an environmental crisis? Several countries are experiencing wildfires, hundreds of whales stranded themselves in Australia, thousands of dead fish washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast, and Florida ocean water has reached record temperatures in back-to-back days. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling and the impact it's had on legacy admissions at some universities, new revelations in the Carlee Russell disappearance, and updates on the “Taco Tuesday” legal battle between Taco Bell vs. Taco John. Heavie also dives into sports with the powerful Damar Hamlin moment at the 2023 ESPYs, Stephen Curry making history at the celebrity golf tournament, Kyrie Irving’s stepmother becoming the first female NBA agent, and a Wimbledon female uniform update. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie dives into sports discussing NBA free agency, Rich Paul the CEO of Klutch Sports negotiating nearly $100m in deals, Derrick Rose signing with the Memphis Grizzlies, and rumors that Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Heavie also discusses the layoffs of top ESPN commentators including Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman, and Jeff Van Gundy among others. Have you heard of Spill? Heavie gives a breakdown of Elon Musk’s new Twitter tweet limit. Leading to a conversation about the new social media apps Spill and Threads that people are buzzing about. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the news that UNC-Chapel Hill is apparently withholding nearly $4 million in funds from the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. Leading to a conversation about Nikole Hannah-Jones and her tenure dispute and legal settlement with UNC-Chapel Hill. Did you know there was a 12-year ban in the NFL on Black athletes? Heavie discusses the history behind the 1933-1946 ban and the 2023 NBA draft. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation and wishes congratulations to her new Black Business Scholarship recipient. Next, Heavie discusses Juneteenth and the discourse around this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. Heavie then recaps the news from the week including a new Texas bill that will close all DEI offices at Texas state-funded colleges and universities, the sudden closing of DEI offices at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, and the implosion of the Titan. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses 45 being indicted, President Biden “falling” on stage,  Shannon Sharpe leaving FS1, and the NBA Finals. Heavie also discusses the history of Juneteenth and her upcoming Juneteenth Business Expo. Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next Heavie discusses what’s been going on in the news: Canada wildfires, a volcano erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island, and new updates on the Ja Morant debacle. Heavie also discusses the abrupt resignation of Texas Southern University’s President, leading to a conversation about HBCU presidents who resigned in 2023. Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.'

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation and a tribute to the anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Next, Heavie discusses comments from Sen. Tommy Tuberville's brother regarding his recent racial remarks, former Steelers RB Le'veon Bell reportedly used to smoke before games, Barstool owner Dave Portnoy rehired an employee who said the n-word, and Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr. faced racist chants from fans during a game in Spain. Heavie also gives an update on the NIL conversation from the last episode. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie recaps major news stories from the week: President Biden’s commencement speech at Howard University, updates in the Elon Musk vs. Twitter debacle, Cam Newton’s comments about his dreadlocks impacting his career in the NFL and the NFL being investigated in two states. Heavie also breaks down what's going on in Florida with Gov. DeSantis sharing Daniel Penny’s GoFundMe and the new law which bans diversity, equality, and inclusion programs. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation and wishes congrats to all graduates. Next, Heavie recaps major news stories from the week: U.S. Representative George Santos reportedly indicted by the Justice Department, the ongoing rap "beef" between NBA Youngboy and Lil Durk, and CNN’s Trump Town Hall. Heavie ends the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie recaps all that's been going on including the NFL Draft and only one HBCU athlete being drafted, an update on Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News, controversial comments from Netflix’s Love is Blind contestants and the WGA strike. Heavie also discusses what's going on at UW-Madison. Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie recaps the past week including the NBA Playoffs and Playoff Jimmy, Aaron Rodgers being traded to the New York Jets, recent comments from Phil Jackson regarding the NBA being “too political,” Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson both being ousted by their respective networks, recent mass layoffs by big companies, and more. Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.’

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses everything that's been going on: NBA Playoffs matchups, Ralph Yarl being shot, no more blue legacy checkmarks on Twitter, Netflix's Love is Blind epic reunion fail, and more. Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.'

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation and the importance of wellness. Heavie discusses what's happening in Tennessee with Justin Pearson, Gloria Johnson, and Justin Jones. She ends the episode with 'Things That Had Me Like WTF.'

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation (0:56). Next, Heavie recaps the past week including the viral March Madness moment that has social media in a tiffy (3:31) and how black people are portrayed in the media (5:50). Heavie also discusses post-grad woes (8:53). Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF’ (15:10).

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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation (0:42). Next, Heavie does a catch-up on everything that’s been going on: Ed Reed vs. Bethune Cookman (4:22),  Heavie’s Sports Corner (7:25), Aaron Rodgers reportedly going to the New York Jets (7:35), new Florida law that’s impacting African American history curriculum in schools (9:06), the importance of learning black history (10:25). Heavie also discusses her Black Business Scholarship (12:34), hear from previous scholarship recipients (14:42). Heavie ends the episode with ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF’ (26:04).   

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Heavie talks about life after COVID-19 and the new "normal." She dives into the COVID-19 vaccine by raising the question: Is it rude to ask someone if they're vaccinated? Heavie also discusses a story about a group of college students who are suing their university due to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the upcoming academic semester.

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Heavie's Sports Corner is back. Let's talk sports.

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Back at it with more HEAVIE Talk.

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Heavie serves up the first episode of 2021. Heavie starts the episode explaining why she took a break from podcasting (3:18). Leading into an overview of Election 2020 and the January 6 Insurrection (8:18). Heavie gives a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (15:13). Heavie's Sports Corner: James Harden's trade to the Brooklyn Nets (16:11) and Kyrie Irving’s absence from the basketball court (19:25). 

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Heavie discusses the "social media age." She raises the question: Have you ever imagined life before social media? Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.'

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Heavie breaks down the famous phrase "more money more problems." She raises the question: Can money buy you happiness? Heavie wraps up the episode with her favorite segment ‘Things That Had Me Like WTF.'

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With the recent social justice movement, Heavie discusses her experiences of being Black in America.

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Heavie breaks down Weekend Recap Volume 12 The Podcast Edition. 

Catch up on Vol. 1 -12