AURN Podcast

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) discusses health, politics, and Election 2020.

Tanya Hart talks to Philicia Saunders or better known as Tabala Zo in the Star Wars Universe, whose journey took her from office assistant to the silver screen.

Johnny Gill talks to Tanya about his career and the new album, Game Changer II.

Chris Hart, former National Transportation Safety Board chairman, talks to Tanya Hart about fatal helicopter crash involving Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.

Tanya is joined by legendary Hollywood producer Vin Di Bona, who brings us America's Funniest Home Videos, Entertainment Tonight, and MacGyver among many other hit TV shows.

Tanya talks to ESSENCE Entertainment Director Cori Murray about the awards season, the magazine, and her Webby nominated podcast, "Yes, Girl!". Murray books & edits celebrity features, curates "The Scene" section, wrangles talent for ESSENCE’s signature award season events, (Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood Awards), and represents ESSENCE as a cultural critic for media including CNN, MSNBC, and BET/Centric.

Ed Gordon, journalist and host of Weekly with Ed Gordon on BET, talks about his new book, Conversations In Black.

This week, fashion icons Kevan Hall and Sergio Hudson. Hall redefined Halston, assuming Design and Creative Director from 1998 to 2000. His designs were worn by clientele including Celine Dion and Salma Hayek. In 2002, he launched Kevan Hall Collection. Hudson competed on Bravo's “Styled to Rock” pairing him with Miley Cyrus and Pharell Williams. Hudson was named champion by singer, fashion icon, and executive producer Rihanna. In 2014 Hudson Launched his namesake Ready-to-wear collection.

April Ryan speaks with the incomparable Stephanie Mills about music, politics, and even about dating Michael Jackson! Stephanie rose to stardom portraying Dorothy in the stage version of "The Wiz", is a Grammy and American Music Award winner and has five #1 R&B Billboard singles on her impressive resume.

Too often we think about about the appearance of wealth as possessions. What we don’t think about is how much debt a person may be carrying. It’s possible to have cars, clothes, and a mansion, and negative net worth. I often put it this way: the less money you spend on material stuff for others to see, the more you can invest in assets. In AfroEconomics we focus on the names of assets in our portfolio. Here are 10 specific tips that will help increase your wealth every year, starting TODAY.

April Ryan speaks with Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) about the passing of the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act and the benefits to HBCUs, Black students, and the Black middle class.

Congressman Lacy Clay (D-MO) on the current political environment, impeachment, bipartisanship, and Iran.

Tanya Hart speaks with Jesse Daniels, Executive Producer of Surviving R. Kelly Part II:The Reckoning.

Tanya Hart talks to Mathew Knowles, former manager of Destiny's Child and Beyonce, about new material being released from the archives.

Holiday shoppers will be happy to know that researchers say "retail therapy" is an effective way to improve your mood and fight off the blues. But, is shopping the best way to feel your best? Think of retail shopping like comfort food; a temporary escape from negative feelings. But there’s a cost to pay. Comfort food can cause you to gain weight, which could put you back into a bad mood. Retail therapy can cause you to gain credit card balance. These financial tips will help you shop with confidence.