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⭐️🎙 Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len: Black News Roundup
Tune into ”Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len,” your essential source for the latest headlines, stories, and insights impacting Black communities worldwide. Each week, our hosts, Dave and Len, deliver in-depth analysis, thoughtful commentary, and interviews with influential voices, covering topics from social justice and politics to culture and innovation. Stay informed and engaged as we explore the stories that matter most, highlighting the achievements and addressing the challenges within our communities. Join us every week for an empowering and enlightening journey through the world of Black news.
Red-Haired Newborn and SNL Secrets: Dave & Len's Wild Week in Review
Hosts Dave and Len recap a lively episode covering the Eagles' playoff loss, surprising weather, and plans for Martin Luther King weekend.They discuss pop culture highlights including the Golden Globes, a viral TikTok baby born with bright ginger hair, and Chris Redd's revelations about addiction an...
From Stage to Page: Omar Rashada on Purple & Blue's New Play and Novel
Hosts Dave and Leonard welcome playwright, actor, and producer Omar Rashada to discuss his company Purple and Blue Entertainment, the stage production Three Men, Three Women, and his novel From Tears to Glory, plus insights on casting, directing, and community storytelling. The episode also features...
2025 Through Black Eyes: Politics, Protests & Culture
Hosts Dave and Leonard review the major news and cultural stories of 2025 that most affected Black communities — from federal policy rollbacks and national protests to health disparities, the Harlem Civil Rights Museum, and standout films and music. They discuss political influence, civil rights con...
Culture Wars & Clapbacks: Rap Feuds, White Grievance, and Student Loan Payback
This week on Newz & Trendz with Dave and Len, culture, politics, and accountability collide. We break down reports that Maury Povich could step into hip-hop territory by mediating rap feuds — including the ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar saga — and ask whether pop culture spectacle has replaced...
Airbnb Squatter Ousted After Months-Long Standoff — Homeowner Wins in D.C. Court
This episode of News and Trends with Dave and Len covers a range of stories: a D.C. homeowner wins a court battle to evict an Airbnb squatter after a months-long occupation; a memorial for Mary Turner, a 1918 lynching victim, is placed on display in Atlanta after repeated vandalism; and Maryland hig...
Aerosmith to Radio Royalty: Bobby Keys’ Legendary Ride
Hosts Dave and Len sit down with veteran audio engineer and radio visionary Bobby Keys to trace his career from Record Plant sessions with Aerosmith and Kiss to touring with Rick James and crafting iconic studio mixes.Bobby shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes (including Mick Jagger and Eddie Murphy s...
Oxford’s “Ragebait” to Rush Hour 4 — News & Trends with Dave & Len
Hosts Dave and Len discuss the week’s top stories: Oxford University Press naming “ragebait” Word of the Year, alarming reports of Black mothers denied timely care in hospitals, and President Trump’s unexpected endorsement of Rush Hour 4 amid controversy. The episode also highlights a heartwarming d...
Nurses Declassified? Student Loan Shake-Up Sparks Outrage
Hosts Dave and Leonard celebrate their anniversary and cover major stories: the Education Department's plan to exclude nursing from professional degree status and new loan caps, a young UK hairstylist repeatedly dismissed until diagnosed with stage 4 angiosarcoma, rising GOP dissatisfaction over Tru...
A Front-Row Encounter with Jim Ellis — Celebrating a Swimming Pioneer
Leonard share a personal highlight meeting Jim Ellis, founder of the PDR Swim Team and inspiration for the movie Pride, and discusses the importance of representation in swimming. They dive into the controversial rise of Xania Monet, an AI-generated R&B artist whose multi-million dollar deal and...
Control, Move, Dominate — Inside the Larry Barnhill Story
Hosts Dave and Len interview Larry Barnhill about his rise from college track star and sports executive to involvement in bank robberies, 22 years in federal prison, and his transformation into a speaker and criminal-justice advocate. Barnhill discusses rehabilitation, mentoring incarcerated men, an...