Join Dave and Len as they unpack the week’s biggest stories: the confusion and apology around Pastor Jamal Bryant and the Target boycott, Alabama’s controversial commutation of a death sentence, and highlights and reactions from the Oscars.

They also touch on local sports, surprising weather swings, Oprah’s Paris fashion moment, rising young athletes, and whether people still go to movie theaters — a brisk, opinionated round-up of news and trends.

Hosts Dave and Leonard cover local updates and hard-hitting stories in this episode: the tragic death of 12-year-old Jada West after a bus stop altercation and the community's response to bullying; a major study linking processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats to higher chronic disease risk; a viral incident of a passenger kicked off a plane for playing loud videos; the ongoing search for missing R&B singer Aaron Hall amid a civil lawsuit; plus lighter moments about family achievements and a debate over taking $1 million cash versus owning land in Florida, California, and New York.

Hosts Dave and Len cover a wide-ranging episode: a Paul Harvey clip revealing young Martin Luther King’s early experiences, reactions to a disputed $12 billion farm payout and concerns from the National Black Farmers Association, HGTV pulling Nicole Curtis after a racial slur video, a professor’s hot-mic remarks at Hunter College, and a suspicious C-SPAN caller linked to Trump. The show mixes news, personal notes, and a Mount Rushmore-style roundtable to close out Black History Month.

Listeners get context, commentary, and community perspectives on race, accountability, and media in today’s headlines.

Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young discuss highlights from the week, including little-known Black history facts and a viral comedy moment that drew backlash after a roast of Nicki Minaj at the NAACP Image Awards.

The episode also covers Dorothy Butler Gilliam’s $10,000 donation to laid-off Washington Post reporters, a fourth-grade student taking college classes, the Smoothie King refusal incident, and a frank conversation about safety and racial tensions in America.

Join hosts Dave and Leonard on this episode of Newz and Trendz as they discuss the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a startling child endangerment case in Arkansas, a controversy over the use of the word "Black" at an HBCU, Maryland Governor Wes Moore being excluded from a White House governors' dinner, and upcoming Miss Black America events at GNR Campground.

They also cover local updates, cultural reflections during Black History Month, and a lighthearted debate about potential hip-hop matchups. Tune in for commentary, community announcements, and listener-focused coverage.

Hosts Dave and Len discuss the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2026, local snow cleanup struggles, and the start of Black History Month with a spotlight on Delaware State’s inaugural women’s wrestling team and a profile of media pioneer Robert S. Abbott.

They break down major news stories including Khaby Lame’s reported $900 million deal, a viral boxing toupee incident, and controversy over the Kennedy Center’s Black History Month programming and rebranding. The show also covers Florida’s proposed vaccine policy changes and wraps with sports trivia and community updates.

Of Newz and Trendz with your hosts Dave and Len. The show opens with a casual chat about winter weather and local updates before diving into major headlines.

Dave and Leonard discuss Kanye West’s full-page apology explaining his bipolar diagnosis and past behavior, celebrate Delroy Lindo’s first Oscar nomination for Sinners, and cover Jasmine Crockett’s rebuke of Stephen A. Smith over his political commentary.

The episode closes with a light-hearted Build-A-President segment and invites listeners to tune in next week for more news and commentary.

Hosts Dave and Len cover a wide-ranging episode of News and Trends: a heated exchange between Don Lemon and Nicki Minaj over a church protest; Cam Newton’s controversial take on modern wedding traditions; a Florida venue’s refusal to refund a grieving bride after her fiancé died; local snow memories and MLK Day reflections; plus community updates and listener commentary.

The hosts blend news reporting with personal opinions, debate business policies versus compassion, and invite listeners to share their thoughts on accountability, wedding spending, and community values.