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EPISODE #102

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

November 27, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #102

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About This Episode

Did Mike Epps clear the air for real? We got the tea on his apology, plus why Keith Lee's family reunion is hitting different this Thanksgiving. Peep how to stay safe from the latest scams, too.

Today's Highlights:

Epps issues apology, addressing controversial remarks on food stamps and prison celebration culture.
Kevin Hart demonstrates significant evolution answering Ziwe’s tough questions about acceptance and family.
Accountability check: Public figures must recognize the impact of careless words on struggling community members.
Blavity briefing dives into urgent cultural conversations involving celebrity accountability and transparency.
Today's briefing explores essential community safety updates, accountability issues, and heartfelt family reunions.

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Topics:

Blavity Daily BriefingBlack news podcastBlack culture daily newsMike Epps controversyBlack accountability in mediaAfrican American current eventsBlack podcast discoveryBlack celebrity apologiesCommunity conversations podcastKeith Lee newsBlack media contentDaily briefing podcastKevin Hart controversyBlavity podcastBlack community updates

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