Ep 8 | The Beef Between Joe Budden and Native Land: Authenticity, Class, and Who Gets to Speak for the Culture (ft. Torraine Walker) cover art

Ep 8 | The Beef Between Joe Budden and Native Land: Authenticity, Class, and Who Gets to Speak for the Culture (ft. Torraine Walker)

Ep 8 | The Beef Between Joe Budden and Native Land: Authenticity, Class, and Who Gets to Speak for the Culture (ft. Torraine Walker)

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This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole is joined by digital storyteller and journalist Torraine Walker to break down the viral beef between The Joe Budden Podcast and The Native Land Pod—and what it really says about class, authenticity, and Black discourse. From the performance of intellectualism to the question of what credentials actually mean, Dr. Cole and Torraine keep it real about being stuck between worlds and why Joe's platform resonates with millions while others just perform.

Torraine Walker is a digital storyteller, journalist, and brand strategist specializing in authentic messaging and content creation. His work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Huffington Post, Splinter News, and more. He's partnered with organizations like Community Movement Builders and Energy Convertors to help find and amplify authentic voices in Black media. Learn more at torrainewalker.com.

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