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Amanda Seales Goes Viral, Dr. Umar Auctioned, Trump Targets Smithsonian | Ep 203: The Old Way

Amanda Seales Goes Viral, Dr. Umar Auctioned, Trump Targets Smithsonian | Ep 203: The Old Way

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In Episode 204 of Lost in the Script TV, we dive into some of the week’s most talked-about stories shaping Black America and the diaspora. At 2:13, Amanda Seales goes viral for addressing Black immigrants and the ADOS/FBA experience, sparking a heated cultural debate. By 26:22, Dr. Umar Johnson breaks down Pan-African strategies and whether Black America’s $1.7 trillion buying power is being targeted. At 32:58, Snoop Dogg calls out Disney’s Lightyear for its controversial themes, setting off a clash with the film’s writer. The conversation shifts at 49:15 as Trump pushes changes to the Smithsonian, raising questions about who controls Black history. At 1:07:40, ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga faces criticism about representation and corporate alignment. By 1:14:29, we dig into claims about the “real” Native Americans, reparations, and identity politics. At 1:28:24, we explore the forgotten history of Black Scots in the diaspora, before wrapping up at 1:42:05 with the hilarious but heated “Great Jeans Controversy.”

From Amanda Seales to Trump, ESSENCE, and Dr. Umar Johnson — this episode unpacks culture, politics, and identity through an unapologetic Black American lens.

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