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More journalists are fired; The harmful impact of Kirk’s Professor Watchlist; Sunday sermons in Black churches; Harlem Fashion Row honors our faves; Lizzo covers New York Magazine; Tabitha Brown suggest some entrepreneurs get full time jobs, and all hell breaks loose. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mouthpiece for racism, sexism, homophobia, and xenophobia met a violent death in Utah. A divided nation reacts. Also, the first excerpts from Kamala Harris’s upcoming “107 Days” depict Madam VP as unsupported, over-scrutinized, and a threat to The Oval. ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lame (and musty?) man projects onto Russell Wilson (again); Ananda Lewis (and Busta and Mariah) deserved better from The VMAs; Young Thug joins the Bridgerton cast; Tyler Perry accuser Derek Dixon does a PrimeTime interview on ABC. Thanks to our sponsors: Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. ABOUT ME: ⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  ⁠IG: demetriallucas⁠ Twitter: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ FB: ⁠demetriallucas⁠ YouTube:⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s new contractors to the rescue; Cardi B is not liable for assault (and flips out outside the courthouse);  Karen Huger (RHOP) is released from prison six months early. Corey Booker is engaged (to a woman); Fed Governor Lisa Cook a/k/a the Black lady, refuses to resign; Tennis star Taylor Townsend’s Tabitha Brown come up;  PLUS: Our Friend Kim Foxx a/k/a former Cook County State’s Attorney whose office prosecuted the initial Jussie Smollett case, is back to talk about “that Netflix documentary” . Thanks to our sponsor: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/RATCHET. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding your dating alignment; Lil Nas X’s arrest; Cracker Barrel crumbles under MAGA pressure; Serena Williams taking “the shot” sends folks over the edge. Thanks to our Sponsor: This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/ratchet. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A contextual interpretation of the 45-page federal indictment of the sitting Mayor of New Orleans. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

See Some World sells out; the Black Lady trapped in the Texas State Capitol; a review of "Highest 2 Lowest"; a review of the series finale of "And Just Like That"; Halle Berry goes full Lori Harvey in response to David Justice; the 20th anniversary of Katrina; The Mayor of New Orleans is federally indicted. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsor: Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/RATCHET to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi on the island; the Martha’s Vineyard controversy; Lawsuits: Uncle Nearest + Candace Owens; a comprehensive review of The Gilded Age finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Martha’s Vineyard (on Appleton Estate); Shannon Shape is more than just a dirty old man; Mad Black people just got re-married; And Just Like That (Finally) Cancelled; Mad Spoilers for The Gilded Age; Beyoncé joins the jeans/genes controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi x LeToya Luckett chat about divorce TV as therapy, deciding to divorce in real life, dating after divorce, “keeping” a man... and more. Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Start your free online visit today at forhers.com/RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi chats with Best Man creator Malcolm D Lee and book co-author Jayne Allen about the latest drama with our beloved (fictional) besties, including why we’re so obsessed with these people after 26 years, why Harper won't stop Harper-ing, why Robyn is so damn complicated; why life going left can be a good thing; and how all this makes readers want to throw the book (in a good way).  Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/RATCHET Go to https://Quince.com/RATCHET for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glynn Turman gets his flowers; Clispe (finally) drops a new album; spiraling-raging  Recaps of “The Gilded Age” and “And Just Like That”; Essence (yes, again) because the owner went in The Breakfast Club.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESSENCE’s Chief Events Officer, Michael Barclay, addresses the *ahem* online feedback re: this year’s festival, including that open letter from Stephanie Mills, accepting Target checks, the alleged “Africans” taking over, and who is actually running this festival (SPOILER: a Black American.) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Diddy Verdict is in, but what happened and what comes next? Attorney Kim Foxx answers our pressing questions: What does this outcome mean for the victims and witnesses? What can we expect for sentencing? What message does this send to survivors? Did the Jury drop the ball? Did the Feds fumble? (Both?) And what’s up with the Judge: friend or foe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi “moves” to Nork; Drake’s new abs; Halle Bailey’s new beau; Ursher plays The Black Friend at that Bezos wedding; Nelly throws Private Citizen Kamala Harris under the bus (and refuses to change diapers); Zohran Mamdani inspires an across the-aisle crash out; the Diddy verdict is in. Thanks to our sponsors:  Go to quince.com/ratchet for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterHelp.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Details of Nephew Jalen Hurts second wedding (still no pics); Audra McDonald stuns at the Tonys; The Grammys change the rules; Adriana Smith, used as a human incubator, has finally been allowed to die; Andrew Cuomo is out; Realities and legalities of Portia’s divorce settlement; R. Kelly ODs in prison; Diddy’s employees were texting about a(n) (alleged) criminal conspiracy;  Barack Obama is minding his Black business;  PLUS: Former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx returns to explain these “dropped” charges against Diddy. Thanks to our sponsor: This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Legal Bestie Attorney Symone Redwine takes us inside the Diddy courtroom (it’s like watching a Black movie at a Black theatre opening weekend), helps us understand Jane’s scarcity-survival mode and why it's ok (legally) that Diddy is paying for her lawyer, and explains why the Defense is scheduled to rest after just two days.  Ooh, oh, also(!): the high stakes (production nightmare) of that Tyler Perry lawsuit and how Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy set the stage for it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Derek Dixon (The Oval) sues global media mogul Tyler Perry for $260M American USD Dollars and Dineros for sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual battery and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Cook County State's Attorney, Kim Foxx, who led prosecutions against R. Kelly, Jussie Smollett, Black Souls Gang (and more) answers our pressing legal questions about the Diddy trial: What exactly is RICO, and is the prosecution proving it? What is the Defense’s strategy going to be? Why exactly did the Prosecution put Jane on the stand, again? If convicted, how much of Diddy’s money is the government after?  And our non-legal questions: why is Diddy so cheap? Why is Jane hugging people?! How many other Diddys are there? Why does everyone think distribution is only what they saw on Power?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jane is a not a “crack pipe”. She is conundrum who deserved Chanel. Diddy is a whoring, cheap degenerate (according to me), a cuck (according to Jane), and a drug addict (according to own Defense). And yes, he does look like a koala (according to the court sketch artist.) Kanye West shows up at the courthouse the day after the Internet suspects he does Freak Offs too.  WTF is even going on?!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Jane” aka Victim 2 was in a relationship with Diddy-- one of many girlfriends--  from 2021 until he was arrested in 2024.  90% of Jane’s relationship with Diddy was sex with other men, according to Jane’s testimony. She only wanted to have sex with him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RICO includes bribery, arson, witness tampering, kidnapping, narcotics with intent to distribute, transportation of prostitutes, and forced labor, NOT JUST SEX TRAFFICKING. Y'all can't possibly think RICO hasn't been proven.  Thanks to sponsor: For a limited time only, new Cash App users can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. Just download Cash App & sign up! Use our exclusive referral code RATCHET in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black + Iconic at BET; New York is overflowing with Black Excellence: Superfine and Lorna Simpson at The Met; Audra McDonald and Latanya Richardson Jackson on Broadway, Amy Sherald at The Whitney; And Just Like That returns with a whimper; The Handmaid’s Tale ends without closure; The Gilded Age is coming; leave Vanessa Bryant alone; Offset hits up his estranged wife for spousal support; Cardi makes it IG official with Steffon Diggs, Broadway drama from Patti Lupone aka a woman Audra McDonald hasn’t seen in 11 years.  Thanks to our sponsor: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three of Diddy’s former assistants + Kid Cudi, Cassie’s Mama, Cassie’s former bestie, an escort from the Freak Offs, Cassie's former stylist and more, detail a criminal enterprise that included arson, kidnapping, possession of narcotics with intent to distribute, sex trafficking, force, threats of force, fraud, coercion, etc. And a never ending supply of baby oil, a couple of ducks, but no turkey bacon. (Listen to the episode. It will all make sense.)  Also, a forensic psychologist breaks down why victims of abuse (ie, Cassie and all the assistants) stay in these f—ed up situations and how they cope.  It’s a doozy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major spoilers ahead!!!! Demi and director Thembi Banks, who shot two episodes of “Forever”, discuss the pros/cons of Mom-ing like Dawn, operating a marriage in partnership versus submission, the misogyny in the Keisha critiques, cringey teenage sex scenes, non-demure Black women (and girls), why Black people absolutely need to always be in charge of Black stories, responding “ok” when you want to send a paragraph… and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denzel, Spike and Rocky wow at Cannes; Tory Lanez makes another feeble attempt at freedom; Chris Brown locked up abroad; Drake plays Captain Save a …; Meg responds to her industry colleagues supporting the man who was convicted of shooting her. Also, she needs an Auntie team. Bad; Halle Bailey files a restraining order; RG3 makes Niece Angel Reese a target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The actual charges against Diddy, as per the actual grand jury indictment and whether the prosecution is making its case in the first week of an eight week trial; Cassie is cross-examined; the defense argues Diddy was a vindictive lover who beat Cassie out of jealousy and drug use, not to force her into Freak Offs; Cassie’s husband says he didn’t rescue her; a Homeland Security Investigator finds Freak-Off evidence— and a woman!—  in Diddy’s hotel room the day he was arrested; Dawn Richard of Danity Kane/Dirty Money testifies Diddy tried to hit Cassie with a skillet and threatened Dawn to remain silent; And more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*TRIGGER WARNING***  Cassie testifies about her volatile 10-year relationship with Diddy, which included grooming as a teenager, coerced sex, excessive drug use, brutal physical and psychological abuse, and kidnapping. Oh, and Kid Cudi’s blown up car, and all the horrible things that happened every time she tried to leave. And more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Forever" is the best binge on "TV" (and leaving viewers in tears); Torey Lanez is shanked in prison (yawn); Cassie’s testimony at the Diddy trial leaves everyone horrified; Halle Bailey is granted a restraining order against DDG, and he is (finally) banned from speaking her name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi wraps #seesome CAPETOWN and returns to East America; Fur of Smokey Robinson's former housekeepers are suing him -- and his wife-- for (at least) $50M alleging sexual assault, repeated rape and more; Brian McKnight catches a stray; Usher heads to BET+; Ms. Tina hits #1 on the NYT Best Sellers List; complete strangers are trying to diagnose a child with autism; The Met gala breaks fundraising records, but disappoints viewers; Halle Berry’s coochie cleavage on the red carpet; Diddy’s trial is a go; Jalen Hurts stands on business; Dr. Marc Lamont Hill talks to the wall. And it responds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s first #seesomeCAPETOWN trip, Shannon Sharpe has a long history (with receipts) of crazy accusations, including allegedly choking out an assistant at Fox, the other leave of absence (at CBS); the OTHER ongoing lawsuit, and the exes—plural— who have accused him of DV; the Blacksonian isn’t, in fact, being dismantled, despite reports; "Sinners" shas a second week of success; Nephew Jalen Hurts ties the knot and gives us no info about the nuptials; IRL Mollie Moon has replaced fictional Mrs. Russell as my girl-crush; WELCOME MS. TINA TO THE GROUP CHAT; details on the next #seesomeCAPETOWN adventure THIS YEAR.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

((((BONUS EPISDE))) Bruh. This is the most N-bombs I have ever dropped in one episode. Sharpe’s lawyer’s response to the lawsuit; the rejected $10M USD settlement; the choke out threat on audio; Sharpe’s snug Deacon suit response; finally, the actual lawsuit, which is horrific.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a 5 year hiatus, Demetria's Dad aka Papa Lucas returns to Ratchet & Respectable to discuss growing up in "The Ridge" Mississippi, listening to a lynching on the radio, living thru segregation, passing (but not), becoming "Luke the Lover", avoiding Vietnam, migrating to the Midwest, 13 days at the Chrysler plant, meeting Marvin Gaye and Medgar Evers, and moving on up like George Jefferson, as inspired by Demetria's obsession with "Sinners".FYI: Almost the whole episode is an interview. Papa Lucas does not guest star, feature, or anchor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to Cape Town, reviews of G2), Pop the Balloon on Netflix; Sinners and Unfinished Business are coming; Michelle Obama isn't getting divorce and wants you to date broke men; Forever POTUS looked like a hater; Jonathan Majors does another round of interviews *sigh*; Toni Braxton and Birdman are good grown and married; LeBron James has a Ken doll; and no interview this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blacksonian under siege; America still hasn't brought that man back from El Salvador; The Handmaid's Tale is (finally) back; Issa Rae being black and Bourgeoise is a problem?; Demi dishes with author-actress, Internet and IRL phenomenon Franchesca Ramsey about face-eating leopards, conquering the Internet for neatly two decades and going viral when you least expect it (over and over and over). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi does “Dining with Bevy”; Black Lives Matter at The Apollo; The Blacksonian under attack; Cory Booker makes good trouble; the US admits it sent the wrong person to El Salvador; Jasmine Crockett under fire — again; Charles the Great the God covers Variety; Denzel breaks records on Broadway; Tamron Hall hits 1000 episodes; Cardi is never releasing a new album (LOL); the WHCA cancels on Amber Ruffin; Did The Breakfast Club play us?; MF Wee-bey; A Different World re-boot: all the A-List Black actors are in one documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Breakfast Club crashes out (not The Loren tho); Jonathan Majors embarks on a bizarre press tour (including Sherri's tears) and his comeback film bombs at the box office; the absolute disaster of high-ranking government officials adding The Atlantic EIC to Signal; Demi chats with Dr. Raquel Martin about burning the cape, the threat of Black joy; and non-melanated people FA and FO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UMG's lawyers go gully in a motion to dismiss Drake's lawsuit; The Hollywood Reporter wonders if Jonathan Majors can mount a comeback; Rolling Stone swiftly responds (Answer: no); Majors and Meagan Good marry in a very private ceremony... the day after he's heard on audio admitting to strangling his ex (WTF, Meagan, WTF?). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roberta Flack and Angie Stone go to see The King; Bubblewrap Gladys Knight; Michelle Obama has a new podcast; Wendy Williams heads to The View; Meghan Sussex’s cookware causes an existential crisis among a, ahem, particular segment; Gabrielle Union reverses her 50/50 stance; Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett accused of “cosplaying a gangster?”; Megan Thee Stallion makes fight music? (No.); Doechii is living her best damn life; Straight men, including DDG, crash out… again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Changes have come to Ratchet & Respectable; Zoe Saldaña is a PR crisis, and other thoughts on the Oscars; Where is the stand-alone Quincy Jones tribute?; That Jasmine Crockett Tik Tok video; Sherri Shepherd takes issue with Niece Meg’s boobs-out dress; Social Impact Leader and debut Author Alencia Johnson chats with Demi about flipping tables like Jesus, making good trouble in your life and failing forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voletta Wallace goes to see The King; The Grande Dame heads to jail; trans folk are being removed from the military; Don Lemon  defends his husband from Megyn Kelly’s husband’s prying eyes; Black people doing awards season in LA;  all the most famous Black people are in one documentary; Gayle King heads to space; Big Bezos destroys WaPo; Eric Adams is the new Tyrese. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, and Don the Lemon have run out of f—s; Paradise is the best show on “TV” (by far); federal workers are having the worst month (and change) ever; Demi chats with Niema Jordan, producer of Eyes on the Prize III (out now). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Belle back in Brooklyn (and Jersey); A$AP Rocky is Not Guilty; Eric Adams (mis)quotes Hitler; Joy Reid out at MSNBC; the Eric Adams saga still continues; RIP Roberta Flack. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Go to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95. Go to https://homechef.com/ratchet for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumepodcast.com/RATCHET15! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Z’s assault case is dismissed, and he sues the lawyer that sued him, and people are mad; Michael B Jordan on the cover of GQ; NY politics crashes out over Eric Adams; Kofi Siriboe doesn’t believe in monogamy; Paradise is the best thing on TV  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Go to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95. Go to https://homechef.com/ratchet for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET15 at https://lumepodcast.com/RATCHET15! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America fails on multiple fronts; NY Times Bestselling author Jonathan Eig stops by to chat about “King”, (our official unofficial book club pick). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code JUICY at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blackest Super Bowl ever; Reminder: Serena MF Williams is from Compton; Stephen A. Smith will say any dumb thing for attention; a 9 hour Prince documentary that we’ll never see; Mayor Eric Adams trades NYC for his freedom; Demi chats with Harlem creator Tracy Oliver about alternate endings for the final season, her secret sauce for creating great TV (and film) and what’s next for Black stories in anti-DEI in Hollywood. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code JUICY at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Irv Gotti goes to see… The King?; Marcus Jordan has a(nother) cocaine encounter; an AP reporter disrespects Babyface; Lori Harvey does Playboy; The NFL removes “End Racism” before the Super Bowl; Black people at the Oscars. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sharing a podcast we can’t get enough of: Your Mama’s Kitchen. It’s a show about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are. Host Michele Norris talks to Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, José Andrés and so many other guests about the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary experiences helped shape their personal and professional lives. And of course, each guest shares a recipe for a favorite dish from their youth so you can taste a bit of their story. In this episode, singer John Legend takes us back to his roots in Springfield, Ohio, where he was an academic overachiever and a musical prodigy. John opens up about his early rocky relationship with his mother and how, over time, they came together to nurture one beautiful family. Plus, we learn how to make his mama's special mac & cheese. You can find more Your Mama’s Kitchen at https://lnk.to/yourmamaskitchenRR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kendrick wins 5 Grammys for a diss track; Yeezy and his nekkid wife crash the red carpet; Don Lemon claps back and Ye; Janelle Monae is a five foot gangster; people are mad Will Smith was there; the redemption of Cynthia Erivo; Blue Ivy is  the Carter Family Manager; Beyoncé wins AOTY and Best Country Album; Alicia Keys wins the Dr. Dre Award; Roxanne Shante gets her first Grammy; Also, Eric Adams and Diddy are never going to trial; there’s another Black Bachelor; How To Die Alone is unexpectedly cancelled. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Belle finally leaves Belize; condolences the families of those lost in the plane crash over DC; anti-DEI = re-segregation; Angela Alsobrooks shuts down eugenics at cabinet hearing; where is that Beyoncé announcement? (We need good news); Luther is back in theaters; US tariffs begin Feb. 1; Shyne in Belize. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Go to https://homechef.com/ratchet for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices