Tornado Information Blackout: Target FAFO’d & Now They Found Out
Lurie breaks down the tornado aftermath in St. Louis after the city's emergency official failed to sound the alarm and Target's sales plummeting once they rolled back their DEI initiatives.
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DOJ Abandons Consent Decree & South Africa’s President Meets America’s White Nationalism
Lurie breaks down the meeting Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, had with Donald Trump on Trump's claims on a genocide of white Afrikaners and the Dept. of Justice abandoning police reform deals with Minneapolis & Louisville.
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Black Elected Officials & Social Safety Net Programs In the Cross Hairs
Lurie breaks down the arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka, the charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver & House Republicans proposing a bill that cuts nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid & food stamps.
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Foreclosures, Klarna Fails & Other Warning Signs
Lurie breaks down how extreme climate change can lead to a surge in foreclosures of homes
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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Author of "Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers"
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi joins Lurie to discuss his new book, 'Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers' - the first major young readers’ biography of Malcolm X in over 30 years.
Lurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors. Each episode dives deep into compelling topics, from history and culture to politics and current events, with the goal of filling in the knowledge gaps listeners didn’t know they had. Lurie’s sharp analysis, engaging storytelling, and passion for truth make every conversation both enlightening and accessible. With a lineup of fascinating guests—from experts and activists to artists and thought leaders—Lurie Breaks It Down brings fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue to help listeners connect the dots on complex issues. Whether you’re a curious learner or a seasoned thinker, this podcast offers something new to discover in every episode.
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