Episodes

  • Federal Judge Blocks DHS Third-Country Deportations

    Federal Judge Blocks DHS Third-Country Deportations
    Feb 25 2026
    A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security from deporting migrants to countries not listed in their original removal orders without first providing notice and an opportunity to object. The ruling, issued in a class-action lawsuit, cites constitutional due process protections and U.S. obligations under the Convention Against Torture. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Breaking Down Trump’s State of the Union Claims

    Breaking Down Trump’s State of the Union Claims
    Feb 25 2026
    President Donald Trump declared a “golden age” during his State of the Union address, but how do the claims hold up? We break down the numbers behind inflation, prescription drug pricing and crime trends using federal data and independent analysis. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 min
  • Poll Shows Slipping State of the Union Ratings

    Poll Shows Slipping State of the Union Ratings
    Feb 25 2026
    A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 57% of Americans say the state of the union is “not very strong or not strong at all,” marking a 4-point increase since March 2025. The data also show partisan divides over whether the country is better or worse off compared with a year ago. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • #OTD: Hiram Revels Breaks Barrier in U.S. Senate

    #OTD: Hiram Revels Breaks Barrier in U.S. Senate
    Feb 25 2026
    On this day in 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first Black man to serve in the United States Senate. Representing Mississippi during Reconstruction, Revels overcame resistance and constitutional challenges before going on to serve as president of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • High Prices, Low Support Ahead of State of the Union

    High Prices, Low Support Ahead of State of the Union
    Feb 24 2026
    As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, new polling shows majorities of Americans disapprove of his handling of tariffs. Surveys from ABC News-Ipsos, YouGov, Fox News, Gallup and Morning Consult suggest voters link tariff policies to higher prices and rising everyday costs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Trump Faces Jan. 6-Level Disapproval Ahead of Address

    Trump Faces Jan. 6-Level Disapproval Ahead of Address
    Feb 24 2026
    President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address as a Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 60% disapproval — matching levels seen after Jan. 6. The speech comes amid Supreme Court tension over tariffs, escalating foreign policy challenges with Iran and sharp political messaging from Democrats through invited guests. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Early Voting Momentum Builds in Texas Senate Race

    Early Voting Momentum Builds in Texas Senate Race
    Feb 24 2026
    Early voting numbers in Dallas County show Democrats outpacing Republicans in the Texas U.S. Senate primary. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is gaining momentum, and a recent poll suggests she could be competitive in a general election matchup against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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