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Lurie Breaks It Down

Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

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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#666
Friday · 1 hr 9 min
Black People: We Need a New Approach + Lurie's Interview w/ Dr. Assata Richards
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#665
Friday · 15 min
Moment of Gratitude: Shifting Your Source of Power
Begin your day and weekend with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
#664
Thursday · 30 min
New Republican Health Care Plan Just Dropped; AI Moment of Truth Loading; Prayers for Nepal
This episode dives deep into the interconnected crises facing our world today. Lurie explores how AI data centers contribute to climate disasters like the Nepal glacier collapse that killed over 300 people, contrasts Republican and Democratic healthcare visions through South Carolina's Senate race.
#663
Thursday · 15 min
Moment of Gratitude: How Perspective Can Affect How We Handle Stress
Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she reminds us the importance about perspective.
#662
Wednesday · 40 min
The Black Farmers Index Got Something to Say + Lurie's Interview w/ Chris Jones For Arkansas
This episode tackles the urgent need for community preparation and self-sufficiency in uncertain times. Lurie breaks down practical survival strategies, from supporting Black farmers through the Black Farmers Index to learning about Victory Gardens that once produced 40% of America's vegetables. The conversation also touches on Chris Jones's congressional campaign in Arkansas and the power of perspective in navigating difficult circumstances. It's about more than just surviving—it's about thrivi
#661
Wednesday · 12 min
Moment of Gratitude: Understanding the Perspective Influence Has On Our Lives
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#660
Tuesday · 53 min
Hakeem Jeffries Under Fire; Canada Walked Away Unbothered + My Interview w/ Roland Martin
Lurie breaks down the critical conversations facing Black America: the collapse of US-Canada trade negotiations, the Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots, and why criticizing Hakeem Jeffries for meeting with Jared Kushner misses the bigger picture. Later, she's joined by Roland Martin, who breaks down his new book 'White Fear' and explains how the systematic attack on Black infrastructure—from DEI programs to federal contracts—represents a coordinated effort to prevent Black political and
#659
Tuesday · 11 min
Moment of Gratitude: The Importance of Perspective
Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
#658
Monday · 43 min
Where's the Beef? Here's How Trump Ended BBQ Season
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#657
Monday · 16 min
Moment of Gratitude: The Spiral of Becoming Yourself
Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
#656
August 21 · 1 hr 26 min
EbonyJanice: Where We're Going Ain't Big Enough for Your Ego—Building Community Beyond Social Media
In this powerful conversation, EbonyJanice and Lurie Daniel Favors dive deep into the ways ego and pride prevent us from building the communities we desperately need. They discuss how social media behaviors have infiltrated real-life relationships, making it harder to practice the softness and accountability required for collective liberation. EbonyJanice shares personal stories about learning humility through intimate relationships and explains why engaging with trolls is a distraction from the
#655
August 21 · 15 min
Moment of Gratitude: The Spiral of Leaving Well
Begin your day and weekend with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
#654
August 20 · 47 min
Angie Nixon's Historic Senate Win and the Future of Democratic Politics
Lurie breaks down Angie Nixon's stunning Florida Senate primary victory, where she defeated a heavily funded opponent by 10 points. The conversation explores how Nixon's black-led campaign team, progressive platform, and grassroots organizing offer a blueprint for the Democratic Party's future.
#653
August 20 · 15 min
Moment of Gratitude: The Spiral of Leaving Loneliness
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#652
August 19 · 1 hr 26 min
HBCU Expansion Plans; Gary Indiana Still Without Power; How to Build an Emergency Plan & Nationwide Push to Ban Abortion with Imani Gandy
Lurie breaks down the ongoing crisis in Gary, Indiana, where thousands of Black residents remain without power weeks after a historic storm. Thanks to reporting from Capital B News, she examines how this predominantly Black city has been left to fend for itself, drawing parallels to Hurricane Katrina. The conversation shifts to reproductive justice as Imani Gandy, executive producer of legal content at Rewire News Group, breaks down Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's recent comments about
#651
August 19 · 12 min
Moment of Gratitude: The Spiral of Living with Grief
Happy Wednesday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
#650
August 18 · 1 hr 33 min
Rashad Robinson on Why Visibility Doesn't Equal Power & How to Actually Win the Fights That Matter
In this deeply engaging conversation, Lurie Daniel Favors welcomes back Rashad Robinson to walk through the first chapter of his essential book 'From Presence to Power.' Robinson, who led Color of Change for years, breaks down a critical distinction that too many activists miss: being visible and being powerful are not the same thing. Using Hurricane Katrina as a case study, he contrasts Kanye West's cathartic 'George Bush doesn't care about Black people' moment with Mike Pence's behind-the-scen
#649
August 18 · 11 min
Moment of Gratitude: The Spiral of Growing Older
Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
#648
August 17 · 1 hr 31 min
Military Failures and What Resistance Really Looks Like with Dr. Jason Johnson
Dr. Jason Johnson joins to discuss why violence has historically driven change in America, the popularity of politicians like Mayor Zohran Mamdani among Black women, and what resistance looks like when voting isn't enough.
#647
August 17 · 22 min
Moment of Gratitude: The Spiral of Reclaiming Our Attention
Happy Monday! Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude.

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