Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
October 30, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #74
About This Episode
Black tech is thriving at AFROTECH 2025. We got the word on Stacey Abrams' urgent AI warning, plus the truth behind the viral Walmart food stamp drama affecting our community. Don't scroll—this episode is critical!
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