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Blk & Barred

Blk & Barred

By: Avi B.
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Blk (Black) and Barred is more than a podcast—it’s a safe space, a platform, and a growing community for Black lawyers, who make up only 5% of the legal profession. Hosted by Avi B., a millennial Black woman attorney from the South, we blend law, laughter, and real talk like no one else.

This isn’t your average, stuffy legal podcast—we discuss cases, politics and legal concepts in a way that actually makes sense, while spilling tea on wild courtroom dramas, headline-grabbing legal battles, and the realities of navigating a profession not built with us in mind.

Whether you’re a seasoned attorney, a law student, or just here to laugh, learn, and vibe with your favorite legal bestie, Blk and Barred is where brilliance meets unapologetic authenticity. Grab your coffee, wine, or whatever’s in your cup, and let’s get into it.

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Episodes
  • The AI Bots Are Taking Over
    Sep 3 2025

    We get it, AI is everywhere. It writes, it draws, it can even flirt (kinda). But while we’re busy asking it to plan our lives and finish our sentences, maybe it’s time we ask a juicier question: Should we be worried?

    In this episode, we’re unpacking the ethical mess behind the AI obsession—from creepy surveillance vibes to built-in bias and the slow death of human creativity. We also discuss the recently filed lawsuit where a 16 year old committed suicide which his parents contend was aided by ChatGPT.

    If you've ever side-eyed your phone after a "coincidental" ad or felt uneasy about how much tech knows about you—this one’s for you. Tune in, spill the tea, and let’s get real about the price of all this artificial "intelligence."

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    31 mins
  • Polarization is Killing Community
    Aug 1 2025

    In this episode, we’re digging into how all this polarization—political, cultural, even within our own communities—is making it harder to build real, supportive, connected spaces. From side-eyes at the PTA to group chats that feel like war zones, we’re unpacking why everyone seems so quick to draw lines and what that’s doing to our sense of community. Is there a way back? Or are we too far gone? Let’s get into it.

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    19 mins
  • Rodney Hinton & Heat of Passion Crimes
    May 20 2025

    Let's explore the story of Rodney Hinton, the Ohio man who ran over an Ohio Sheriff after his son was killed by law enforcement, and examine how “heat of passion” crimes are treated under the law. We break down what qualifies as a heat of passion defense, how it impacts charges and sentencing, and why these cases reveal so much about human emotion and the justice system.

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    13 mins
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