Adrian Guess discusses the news in a way to boost civic engagement. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (00:37)

• Utah bans fluoride in water

• Disney investigated over DEI practices
• Tariff Update
• Texas prison heat ruled unconstitutional
• RFK Jr. to dismantle vaccine and HIV offices
• United Airlines pilot forgets passport

2nd Segment (29:50)

• Trump targets Smithsonian funding
• Trump signs executive order on elections
• Severe honeybee losses projected
• Adoption and CPS system failure
• Law firms intimidated by executive orders

• Senator Cory Booker’s marathon speech

Final Message (62:14)

• Black-owned brands adapt in post-DEI era

Announcements

• Next news update is in 2 weeks
• Check out Michele's interview at the end of the month
• Golf Tournament on April 26th
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Adrian Guess delivers the news in a way to get you civically engaged in your community. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda, Devin Dedeaux. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (0:43)

• Department of Education Lays Off Nearly 50% of Workforce Amid Federal Restructuring
• Black Lives Matter Plaza Removed Following Political Pressure
• Senate Democrats Join Republicans to Avert Government Shutdown
• Louisiana and South Carolina Executions Spark Death Penalty Debate
• U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Economic Concerns and Tariffs

2nd Segment (38:50)

• Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Detained by ICE, Raising Free Speech Concerns
• JD Vance Acknowledges Elon Musk’s Federal Job Cuts as ‘Mistakes’
• Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban
• Measles Outbreak in Texas Spreads as More States Push for Vaccine Exemptions
• State Farm Seeks 22% Insurance Rate Hike in California Following Wildfire Losses

Quick Hits (1:04:20)

• The Death of 2 Free Bags: Southwest Becomes Just Another Airline
• Michigan Judge Wanted Walmart Shoplifters to Wash Cars, But His Boss Shut It Down
• Turtle Smuggler: TSA Catches Man Hiding Live Turtle in His Pants
• NASA and SpaceX Launch Mission to Rescue Stranded Astronauts
• Track Race Turns Violent as Runner Hits Opponent with a Baton

Announcements

• • Next news update is in 2 weeks
  • Check out Michele's interview at the end of the month
  • Become a ⁠⁠⁠Member⁠⁠⁠
  • Volunteer for ⁠⁠⁠National Leadership⁠⁠⁠
  • Need an internship: careers@brothersinlaw.org
  • Donate: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.

In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Brown, an esteemed litigator and Chief Diversity Partner at Nelson Mullins, with over 25 years of experience handling complex cases across the country. From representing Fortune 500 corporations to trying over 80 cases to verdict, Michael has excelled in a range of areas, including products liability, employment law, and commercial litigation. As a leader in diversity and inclusion, he spearheads initiatives to create equitable opportunities in the legal profession. Join us as we delve into Michael’s remarkable career, his strategies for success, and his vision for fostering diversity in law.