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Karen Hunter Is Awesome!

Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

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Some things just shouldn't be discussed on the radio. "This is my space to explore those topics," said Karen. Host of “The Hottest Show in the Galaxy” on SiriusXM (Ch. 126, M-F, 3-6 p.m. ET), Karen dives deep into everything from Bible prophesy to the purpose of race to what TV shows and movies we should be watching. This podcast also includes some of the most compelling interviews with some of the most awesome people of our time.

Recent Episodes

NOV 13, 2026
Magic, Mythology, and Representation with Angie Thomas
Bestselling author Angie Thomas joins host Karen Hunter to discuss her middle-grade fantasy adventure 'Nic Blake and the Remarkables,' drawing on African folklore and personal roots to create empowering literary "mirrors" for Black youth while addressing the urgent fight against book bans.
20 MIN
NOV 12, 2026
Beyond the Trauma Trope: Jerry Craft on Normalizing Everyday Black Joy
In celebration of National Children's Book Week, Karen speaks with Newbery Medal-winning cartoonist Jerry Craft about his acclaimed graphic novels New Kid and Class Act, his contribution to the Black Boy Joy anthology, and the vital importance of depicting everyday childhood experiences without trauma.
18 MIN
NOV 11, 2026
Andrea Williams on Effa Manley and the Power of Black Baseball
Karen speaks with author Andrea Williams about her book Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues, exploring the pioneering impact of baseball executive Effa Manley and the rich history of Black baseball.
14 MIN
NOV 10, 2026
Celebrating 'Black Boy Joy' with Kwame Mbalia
Karen interviews author and editor Kwame Mbalia about his anthology Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood, exploring the importance of uplifting representations of Black boys and discussing the perseverance needed to navigate the publishing industry.
22 MIN
NOV 9, 2026
'Help for Grammy' with Dr. Nana Yaw
Geriatrician Dr. Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie discusses his poignant children's book about a grandmother struggling with memory loss and shares how parents can navigate tender conversations about aging, illness, and family caregiving with young children.
7 MIN