Black & Intellectualish

MP and Tee Chin begin this episode with some lighter topics - catching up and recapping the Grammys. Specifically, they discuss Cowboy Carter and how particular kinds of critiques undermine Black success. They also balk at a new single from Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red. Finally, the pair talk about the chaos of the first few weeks of 47's presidency and how to avoid despair in these times.

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss Black men voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election and ever-evolving dark allegations confronting Diddy.

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss Shannon Sharpe's recent viral moment and what it might signal to us about how masculinity is performed in our culture. Next, the conversation moves to the recent presidential debate between V.P. Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. The episode wraps up by discuss a viral moment from the debate - Trump's decision to spread a racist lie about undocumented Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH.

We're back! After a summer hiatus, MP and Tee Chin return to talk about the Democratic National Convention versus the Republican National Convention, whether or not there is such a thing as "the Black vote," and much more! Kick off Season 3 with us by sharing this episode with a friend!

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss the recent leak of hotel security footage showing Diddy's abuse of former girlfriend and Bad Boy artist Cassie. What would it look like for us to "be open to believing victims the first time," as Cassie suggests? We also break down Dr. Michael Eric Dyson's recent defense of Drake against allegations of being a culture vulture and cultural appropriator. Can those claims be valid when levied against a Black man? Finally discuss Trump's recent felony convictions and our excitement for the new season of Bridgerton.