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AURN NewsDemocrats Deliver Election Night Blow to GOPDemocrats swept key races from Virginia to New Jersey to Pennsylvania, flipping governorships, court seats, and mayoral offices. AURN News breaks down what the wins mean for Donald Trump and the GOP heading into the next cycle.
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2025-11-0501 min
AURN NewsPoll Shows Menefee Leading in Texas House RaceHarris County Attorney Christian Menefee is leading in a crowded Texas House race, according to a new Hobby School poll. Menefee tells AURN News he feels “momentum” as he connects with voters concerned about health care, social safety nets, and democracy.
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2025-10-2401 min
AURN NewsAnti-Fascism Scholar Fleeing U.S. After Death ThreatsRutgers University history professor Mark Bray tells AURN News he fled the U.S. for Spain after violent threats connected to his academic work on anti-fascism. Bray, author of “Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook,” says online campaigns and doxxing forced his family to leave their home.
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2025-10-1601 min
AURN NewsWhy Gold Prices Are Skyrocketing During Trump’s Second TermGold prices have soared to historic highs, topping $4,000 an ounce, as inflation and trade tensions continue to shake investor confidence. AURN News breaks down what’s fueling the gold rush and what it signals about the broader economy.
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2025-10-0801 min
AURN NewsPresident Trump Defends Permanent Job Cuts During the ShutdownPresident Donald Trump defends plans to permanently cut federal jobs and programs while more than 600,000 federal employees remain unpaid during the ongoing government shutdown. AURN News examines how these cuts could reshape the federal workforce and deepen the shutdown’s economic impact.
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2025-10-0701 min
AURN NewsIvory Coast Invites U.S. Investors: “The Door Is Open”Ivory Coast — officially known as Côte d’Ivoire — is inviting U.S. investors to seize opportunities in cocoa, agriculture, offshore oil, and minerals. In an exclusive interview with AURN News, Minister Sidi Tiemoko Toure explains why language barriers shouldn’t hold Americans back and why the country is positioning itself as the gateway to a $400 million-person West African market.
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2025-07-1810 min
AURN NewsRep. Cherfilus-McCormick: Trump’s Law Is ‘Devastation of America’Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick says the Trump-backed OBBB Act is “the devastation of America.” From Medicaid disenrollment to SNAP rollbacks, the law hits the vulnerable while shielding its harshest impacts until after the 2026 midterms. AURN News breaks it all down.
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2025-07-0801 min
AURN NewsLayoffs Surge Despite Trump’s Job Growth ClaimsWhile President Trump points to job growth as a sign of economic strength, new data shows layoffs are surging in several industries — and most new jobs are in government, not the private sector. AURN breaks down the latest numbers, including what’s driving job cuts in 2025.
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2025-07-0701 min
AURN NewsBiden’s Staff Hid the Truth. Now It’s All Coming Out.(AURN News) — According to a new best-seller, President Joe Biden’s closest advisers were aware of his cognitive decline long before he ended his re-election bid, but insiders say they continued to dismiss concerns—both internally and publicly. In “Fight,” journalists Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes detail how staffers, elected officials, and donors were kept in the dark or actively misled about the president’s condition.“We detail this in a great deal in the book,” Parnes told AURN News. “You see President Biden at fundraisers, at a small fundraiser with a very small amount of donors t...
2025-04-1701 min
AURN NewsBiden Felt Betrayed. Obama Had Doubts. This Book Tells All.(AURN News) — As President Joe Biden faced mounting pressure over his 2024 re-election bid, one relationship loomed large behind the scenes: his strained connection with former President Barack Obama. A new must-read book, "Fight," by veteran political reporters Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, reveals how years of tension between the two men came to a head in the final months of Biden’s presidency. This week in a special series, AURN News is giving you all of the palace intrigue behind the Biden, Harris, and Trump 2024 campaigns."Biden had never gotten over the affronts," Allen and...
2025-04-1601 min
AURN NewsFaith Counselor Tackles Political Anxiety Crisis(AURN News) — As Americans navigate unprecedented political divisions and social unrest, many are experiencing heightened anxiety and emotional strain. Biblical counselor and mental health coach Rochelle Jones observes that people are feeling overwhelmed by current events."We have to walk in sobriety," Jones said. "Our generation right now, because we are experiencing things, no matter what age you are, that we have never seen before, like the audacity of people and how they handle situations. We've never seen these things before, and so it's making everybody hyper. And everyone wants to argue their viewpoint."...
2025-03-2501 min
AURN News#HollywoodLive: Joanna Cassidy Talks Uppercut and Women’s History MonthAs we celebrate Women’s History Month, Hollywood icon Joanna Cassidy joins me to talk about her incredible career and her latest role in Uppercut, starring Ving Rhames and Luise Grossman. The film follows a determined female boxer breaking barriers and proving that women can accomplish anything.Cassidy shares her thoughts on destiny, perseverance, and the power of representation in Hollywood. Watch my full interview with her on AURN’s YouTube, and check out my conversations with Ving Rhames and Luise Grossman on Instagram.For all these stories and more, follow me on @TanyaHollywood and @aurn...
2025-03-2001 min
AURN NewsDOGE Posts Federal Payments Online for Public Scrutiny(AURN News) — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is now publishing federal payment information online, allowing Americans to track how government funds are being spent, according to the department's website."Consistent with President Trump's Cost Efficiency Initiative, DOGE will begin posting payments to show the public how taxpayer funds are actually being distributed on a daily basis," the website states.The initial phase focuses on grant payments issued by the Program Support Center, which distributes approximately $215 billion annually. DOGE plans to expand this transparency initiative to all payment systems ov...
2025-03-2001 min
AURN NewsFed Holds Rates Steady as Trump Economy Shows Mixed Signals(AURN News) — The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, with Chair Jerome Powell citing solid economic growth while acknowledging growing uncertainty about the outlook."Recent indications, however, point to a moderation in consumer spending following the rapid growth seen over the second half of 2024. Surveys of households and businesses point to heightened uncertainty about the economic outlook. It remains to be seen how these developments might affect future spending and investment," Powell said during a press conference.The central bank's decision comes amid mixed economic signals, with the la...
2025-03-2001 min
AURN NewsDemocrats See Record Low Favorability in New CNN Poll(AURN News) — A major shift in the country continues to take place as Americans’ opinion of the Democratic Party has fallen to its lowest level since CNN began measuring party favorability, according to a new poll released this week.The survey shows that 54% of Americans now view the Democratic Party unfavorably, while only 29% hold a favorable opinion. This marks a significant decline from October 2024, when favorability stood at 39%, and from January, when it registered at 33%.The poll comes as President Donald Trump, who began his second term after defeating Kama...
2025-03-1701 min
AURN NewsPresident Threatens EU With 200 Percent Tariffs(AURN News) — President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200 percent tariffs on European wine imports in response to what he described as a 50 percent European Union tariff on whisky.“The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF F...
2025-03-1301 min
AURN News#HollywoodLive: Ving Rhames Packs a Punch in 'Uppercut'Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossman star in Uppercut, a gripping drama about a determined female boxer breaking barriers in the sport and redefining what it means to be a woman today. When a tough ex-boxing champion (Rhames) takes on the challenge of training Tony (Grossman), the two form an unlikely but powerful alliance.The film premiered in February and is now available on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango, and other streaming platforms. Just in time for Women’s History Month, this is one you don’t want to miss!
2025-03-1302 min
AURN NewsHave Scammers Already Tried This Top Fraud Tactic on You?(AURN News) — The percentage of Americans losing money to fraud rose significantly in 2024, with total losses reaching $12.5 billion, up 25 percent from the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).The FTC clarifies that the increase is not in the total number of fraud reports, but rather in the proportion of people who reported financial losses after being targeted. In 2023, 27 percent of Americans who reported fraud lost money, while that figure jumped to 38 percent in 2024.Government-imposter scams saw particularly steep growth, with reported losses increasing by...
2025-03-1201 min
AURN NewsFly Southwest? Be Prepared to Pay UpDALLAS (AURN News) — Southwest Airlines is continuing to move away from long-standing customer-friendly policies with a series of new changes that include ending its free checked baggage benefit for most passengers.The announcement comes less than a year after the airline said it would end its signature open seating policy.Under the new baggage policy, A-List Preferred Members and Business Select customers will still be able to check two bags for free, while A-List Members and certain other customers will be limited to one free checked bag. Other passengers wi...
2025-03-1101 min
AURN NewsTrump Makes Bold Economic Promises Amid Ongoing Challenges(AURN News) — President Donald Trump is making sweeping promises about economic prosperity as his administration grapples with persistent inflation, slowing job growth and high grocery prices that continue to burden Americans in the early months of his second term.The president's economic agenda has been complicated by uncertainty surrounding his tariff policies, which have faced repeated delays, changes and possible reversals."All I know is this, we're going to take in hundreds of billions of dollars in tariffs, and we're going to become so rich you're not going to kn...
2025-03-1001 min
AURN NewsTrump's Speech Draws 69% Positive Reaction(AURN News) — A new poll conducted by CNN shows that 69% of those surveyed had a positive reaction to President Donald Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The poll found that 25% said they had a somewhat positive reaction and 44% had a very positive reaction.While this was higher than former President Biden's last joint congressional speech, it fell short of Trump's earlier addresses. In March 2024, Joe Biden received a net positive of 65%, compared to April 2021, his first speech, which was 78%.The numbers represent a decline from Tr...
2025-03-0701 min
AURN NewsSheila Jackson Lee's Daughter Honors Sylvester Turner's Service To Houston(AURN News) — Former Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee who was a political legend, is paying tribute to Congressman Sylvester Turner, who died peacefully Wednesday at age 70, according to his office."Congressman Sylvester Turner was more than a public servant- he was a man of God and quintessential Houstonian who loved our City more than anyone I know," Carter said in a statement to AURN News. "He stood and fought for all people to have access to their American dream."Carter briefly represented Te...
2025-03-0601 min
AURN NewsTrumponomics 101: Why Tariffs?(AURN News) — New tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday as President Donald Trump aims to pressure companies to relocate manufacturing to the United States.The 25% tariffs are part of what the president describes as an effort to incentivize businesses to build and expand operations on American soil rather than in neighboring countries."So what they have to do is build their car plants, frankly, and other things in the United States, in which case they have no tariffs," Trump said during a press conference at th...
2025-03-0401 min
On the Record with Ebony McMorris22 | Trump's Executive Orders on the Environment and Marginalized CommunitiesSmart Surface's Rev. Jon Robinson and AURN's Ebony McMorris discuss the impact of President Trump's executive orders on the environment, particularly as it relates to marginalized communities across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-03-0422 min
AURN NewsTariffs Rock U.S. Economy(AURN News) — Wall Street reacted negatively Monday after President Donald Trump confirmed that new tariffs against Canada and Mexico will take effect at midnight Tuesday, sending stocks downward. Bitcoin prices also declined following the announcement.The confirmation comes months after the Trump administration proposed tariffs in January. The original proposal included a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, a 10% levy on Canadian energy imports, and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods.Trump made the announcement while also promoting new investment opportunities for the country. The tariffs are scheduled to begin at midnight Tu...
2025-03-0401 min
AURN NewsJobless Claims Rise As Trump Economy Faces Challenges(AURN News) — More bad news for the Trump economy as new data shows a rise in jobless claims. The Department of Labor reports for the week ending February 22, 242,000 people applied for unemployment insurance. That's an increase of 22,000 people compared to the previous week.The recent uptick in jobless claims comes amid broader economic concerns. Inflation still remains elevated, and Wall Street has expressed worries about potential economic impacts from the Trump administration's proposed tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada.Cryptocurrency markets have also experienced declines, despite the admi...
2025-03-0301 min
AURN NewsBad News for Home Sales Amid Affordability Concerns(AURN News) — Pending home sales dropped 4.6% in January, reaching an all-time low on the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index as high prices and mortgage rates continued to strain affordability in the first month of President Donald Trump's term.The NAR reported the steepest regional decline occurred in the South, where sales plummeted 9.2%, while the Northeast experienced what the association described as a "modest gain.""It is unclear if the coldest January in 25 years contributed to fewer buyers in the market, and if so, expect greater sales acti...
2025-02-2801 min
AURN NewsWhite House Takes Control of Press Access(AURN News) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will take control of determining which journalists participate in the White House press pool, marking a significant shift from decades of tradition. The press pool changes follow other major shifts implemented by the Trump administration since taking office in January, including federal employee buyouts and spending cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration will now select media outlets that cover the president in close settings, a role previously managed by the White Ho...
2025-02-2601 min
AURN NewsAmericans Believe the Economy Is Not Doing Well(AURN News) — Economic challenges continue and American wallets are being hit hard as the Trump administration settles into its second term, with headlines continuing to highlight layoffs and business closures nationwide. What began as Biden's economy has now transitioned to Trump's economy, yet consumer sentiment suggests ongoing difficulties.The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index declined 7 points in February, indicating continued economic concerns. The Present Situation Index decreased by 3.4 points, while the Expectations Index dropped more significantly, falling 9.3 points, according to data released by the nonpartisan think tank.Americans between the...
2025-02-2601 min
AURN NewsHow Do Americans Feel About Trump 2.0?(AURN News) — A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows Americans are divided on President Donald Trump's performance and key policy initiatives one month into his second term.The poll indicates 45% of Americans approve of Trump's job performance, with identical numbers supporting his handling of the economy. His immigration policies received 50% approval among those surveyed.Elon Musk, heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), faces lower approval ratings, with 34% of Americans supporting his performance. Only 26% back Musk's decision to shut down government programs he deems wasteful. The poll shows 63% of respondents ex...
2025-02-2401 min
AURN NewsAre You Comfortable Flying?(AURN News) — Most Americans continue to view air travel as safe despite recent aviation incidents, according to a new AP-NORC poll conducted after the fatal mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport and deadly crashes in Philadelphia and Alaska.The survey shows 64% of Americans feel very or somewhat safe flying on a plane, comparable to the 65% who feel safe walking and 63% who feel safe traveling by car. Public transportation received lower confidence, with 53% feeling safe using local subway, metro, or light rail systems.The nationwide poll, conducted February 6th through 10th among 1,112 adults, also found that 15% of...
2025-02-2101 min
AURN NewsWill You Be Getting a Stimulus Check?(AURN News) — You could possibly receive a stimulus check from money saved through federal spending cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).President Donald Trump endorsed the initiative while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One."I love it, a twenty percent dividend, so to speak, for the money that we're saving by going after the waste and fraud and abuse and all the other things that are happening. I think it's a great idea," Trump said. So how much could you receive?“Could be a lot... I mean, if it...
2025-02-2001 min
AURN NewsBad News for U.S. Retail Sales(AURN News) — More bad news for the U.S. economy. U.S. retail and food service sales fell 0.9% in January to $723.9 billion, according to recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.The monthly report, based on a survey of approximately 4,800 retail and food service firms, showed widespread declines across multiple sectors. Furniture and home furnishing stores, food and beverage establishments, and general merchandise stores all reported decreased sales.The January decline comes as economists await February's sales figures, scheduled for release on March 17, to determine if the downturn represents the beginning of a long...
2025-02-1801 min
AURN NewsDetails About the DOGE CutsWASHINGTON (AURN News) — So what exactly is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) doing? Headed by Elon Musk, it continues to identify and cut what it calls wasteful federal spending.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended DOGE's transparency during a recent press briefing. "President Trump and Elon Musk have been incredibly transparent on what Doge is doing," Leavitt said. "They are tweeting out what they are doing on a daily basis. They have a website where they are posting the receipts of the contracts that they are reviewing and the payments that they have sto...
2025-02-1701 min
AURN NewsNYSE Plants Flag in Texas With Dallas Trading HubDALLAS (AURN News) — The New York Stock Exchange announced plans to establish a new presence in Dallas and relocate its Chicago operations to Texas, pending regulatory approval.The expansion, dubbed NYSE Texas, will see the exchange strengthen its foothold in the southern United States. NYSE Chicago will reincorporate in Texas once regulatory filings are completed, according to exchange officials."We are delighted to expand our presence in the Lone Star State, which plays a key role in driving our U.S. economy forward," Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group, said in a statement.Th...
2025-02-1501 min
AURN News#OTR: Rev. Sharpton on Trump's Executive Orders, Elon Musk, the SAVE Act, Black History Month + MoreRev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network, speaks with AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris about President Trump's executive orders, Elon Musk's DODGE, the SAVE Act, Mayor Eric Adams, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Half Time show and Black History Month.Watch the video version of the interview here.And subscribe to On the Record with Ebony McMorris here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-1418 min
On the Record with Ebony McMorris21 | Rev. Sharpton on Trump's Executive Orders, Elon Musk, the SAVE Act, Black History Month + MoreRev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network, speaks with AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris about President Trump's executive orders, Elon Musk's DODGE, the SAVE Act, Mayor Eric Adams, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Half Time show and Black History Month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-02-1418 min
AURN NewsInflation Remains Out of Control(AURN News) — Inflation remains a major thorn in the side of the American economy as new data out this week from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows consumer prices increased last month.The Consumer Price Index, a major barometer for inflation, increased 0.5% in January, following a 0.4% rise in December. Over the past year, the inflation rate has increased to 3%.Breaking down the data, shelter increased 0.4%, energy rose 1.1%, gas increased 1.8%, and food prices increased 0.4%. When it comes to food prices, meats, poultry, fish, and eggs rose 1.9%.The Bureau of Labor Statistics also noted that the...
2025-02-1301 min
AURN NewsHigh Poll Numbers for the President(AURN News) — With just three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump is enjoying high approval ratings amid major changes from ending DEI across the federal government to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continuing its mission headed by Elon Musk to eliminate government waste.A new CBS News/YouGov poll released this week shows 53% of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president. The poll indicates that since the 2024 election ended, a majority of Americans are paying more attention to news about politics, with 45% saying “A lot” and 35% saying “some.”Regarding pers...
2025-02-1301 min
AURN NewsInvestigation Continues Into Reagan Airport Collision(AURN News) — We’re learning more information about the fatal collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter conducting training exercises. The tragedy claimed 67 lives at Reagan Washington National Airport on January 30.As the investigation continues, last week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed that preliminary data showed the helicopter was flying at more than 300 feet, exceeding its permitted altitude of 200 feet. This week, FBI divers searched the Potomac River for additional wreckage while federal investigators continue examining debris from both aircraft.Also taking place this week, a survey conduct...
2025-02-1101 min
AURN NewsFast-Food Sales Cool for McDonald's(AURN News) — The Golden Arches hit a sales rough patch as McDonald's saw U.S. sales dip 1.4% in the fourth quarter, the company said in its latest earnings report.“Accelerating the Arches continues to be the right strategy as we focus on growing market share,” McDonald’s Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a press release. “We’re playing to win, focusing on our customers with outstanding value, exciting menu innovation and culturally relevant marketing.”Global comparable sales rose 0.4% in the quarter, though the company's full-year 2024 global sales showed a slight decline of 0.1%. U.S. sales for th...
2025-02-1001 min
AURN NewsFederal Worker Buyouts Halted by Judge After 40,000 Accept Offer(AURN News) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's buyout program for federal workers who decline to return to office work, just as officials report tens of thousands have already accepted the deal.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday morning that more than 40,000 federal employees had accepted buyout offers before the program was paused."We expect that number to increase, and that alone, just the 40,000 again, we expect it to increase. It's going to save the American people tens of millions of dollars," Leavitt told reporters outside the White House....
2025-02-0601 min
AURN NewsMilitary Black Hawk Was Above Max Altitude in Reagan Airport Disaster(AURN News) — In a significant development concerning last month's devastating aviation disaster, federal investigators revealed this week that a military helicopter was operating well above the maximum altitude recommended when it collided with a commercial airliner landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in 67 people losing their lives.According to National Transportation Safety Board officials, preliminary air traffic control data from DCA indicates the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter was flying at an altitude of 300 feet when it struck American Airlines Flight 5342 on January 30. This height was substantially above the maximum permitted altitude of 200 feet established for...
2025-02-0501 min
AURN NewsU.S. Secures Canadian Border Deal Following Mexico Deal(AURN News) — President Donald Trump announced a major border security agreement with Canada on Tuesday, his second major deal this week, following earlier threats of substantial tariffs against both our neighbors to the north and Mexico.The Canadian agreement, which includes a $1.3 billion border security investment, comes just days after Mexico committed to deploying 10,000 soldiers along its southern border with the United States. Both deals prompted Trump to pause proposed tariffs for 30 days during further economic negotiations.“Canada has agreed to ensure we have a secure Northern Border, and to finally end the deadly scourge of d...
2025-02-0501 min
AURN NewsTrump's Art of the Mexican Deal(AURN News) — President Donald Trump has initiated negotiations with Mexico after a direct conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, aiming to address border security and trade relations. The discussion comes amid potential tariffs the administration has signaled for key trading partners.In a Truth Social post on Monday morning, President Trump said Sheinbaum agreed to deploy 10,000 Mexican soldiers along the U.S.-Mexico border to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration. “We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have...
2025-02-0301 min
AURN NewsFBI Director Nominee Called the N-Word*EDITOR'S NOTE: This story contains a racial slur. AP style permits use of racial slurs only when they are part of direct quotations and there is a compelling reason for them. In this story, the slur is essential to understanding the severity of threats made against the FBI director nominee.(AURN News) — FBI director nominee Kash Patel revealed during his Senate confirmation hearing that he received death threats and racist messages after testifying before the January 6 committee.During questioning by Sen. Lindsey Graham about his experiences with racism, Patel de...
2025-01-3101 min
AURN NewsThe Economy Is Strong but Inflation Is Too(AURN News) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged this week as officials noted the U.S. economy remains strong while inflation has moved closer to the central bank's target. But there is still a long way to go in hitting the 2 percent target.“Our monetary policy actions are guided by our dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices for the American people. We see the risks to achieving our employment and inflation goals as being roughly in balance, and we are attentive to the risks on both sides of our...
2025-01-3101 min
AURN News#WhiteHouseWednesdays: Black History Month 2025: African Americans and LaborAURN White House Correspondent, Ebony McMorris and WHUR midday host, Sunni, chat with Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead (President of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History) about the theme for this year's Black History Month celebration and the significance of continuously recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the fabric of American society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-3006 min
AURN NewsTrump Clarifies Ending Federal Work-From-Home(AURN News) — President Donald Trump clarified Wednesday that federal workers must return to their offices by February 6 or face termination, marking a significant shift in federal workplace policy.The directive targets federal employees who have been working remotely, some since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Trump."We have informed the federal workforce, which they've looked to do for many years, that if they're working for the federal government, they must show up to the office on time and on schedule," Trump said. "We don't want them to work fr...
2025-01-2901 min
AURN NewsDeadly Rebel Assault Forces Mass Exodus in Eastern Congo(AURN News) — At least 14 United Nations peacekeepers were killed and many others wounded when M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, attacked U.N. positions in eastern Congo, the latest casualties in an escalating conflict that has forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.The attacks took place between January 23 and 24, when M23 rebels fired on positions held by the U.N. stabilization mission known as MONUSCO. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned that attacks against U.N. personnel may constitute a war crime and called for an immediate investigation.H...
2025-01-2801 min
AURN News#OTR: Rev. Al Sharpton, MLK Day Rally and a Boycott of CorporationsAURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris reports live from the National Action Network MLK Day Rally at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, DC, where founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a powerful address, calling out President Donald Trump and big corporations and urging attendees to walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in using every resource at their disposal in the continued fight against inequality and injustice.Watch the video version of the interview here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2807 min
AURN NewsTrump Wins Standoff Against Colombia(AURN News) — Colombia has reversed its decision to block U.S. military planes carrying deported immigrants after President Donald Trump threatened severe economic sanctions against the South American nation.“The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay,” the White House Press Office said.The diplomatic clash began when Colombia's President Gustavo Petro refused to allow two U.S. repatriation flights...
2025-01-2701 min
AURN NewsTrump Orders Release of MLK Assassination Files(AURN News) — President Donald Trump has ordered federal intelligence officials to release classified records related to the assassination of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with documents concerning President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.The executive order requires the Director of National Intelligence to present a declassification plan within 15 days, with the complete release of the King assassination records mandated within 45 days. The White House said Trump believes releasing the King records is "in the public interest."In response, the King family issued a statement expressing their personal co...
2025-01-2501 min
AURN NewsXavier Breaks Barriers As First HBCU To Launch Varsity Rowing(AURN News) — Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) announced this week it will make collegiate sports history this fall by becoming the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to establish a varsity co-ed rowing program.The groundbreaking move elevates the school's existing rowing club to varsity status after three successful seasons. The club program was initially established through an innovative partnership with the New Orleans Rowing Club in September 2023.The transition to varsity status represents a significant milestone in collegiate athletics, particularly for HBCUs, which have traditionally not participated in rowing at the varsity level.XULA also announc...
2025-01-2401 min
AURN NewsBipartisan Spirit Lives On in Biden's Letter to Trump(AURN News) — President Donald Trump revealed this week he has finally read the traditional letter left for him in the Oval Office by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, describing it as "nice" and "inspirational," offering a rare moment of bipartisan civility in modern American politics.The letter, continuing a tradition started by President Ronald Reagan, was discovered by Trump in a drawer of the Resolute Desk, addressed to "Number 47." This custom of leaving a personal message for the incoming president has persisted across party lines for decades, serving as a symbol of peaceful transition and shared re...
2025-01-2201 min
On the Record with Ebony McMorris17 | Rev. Al Sharpton, MLK Day Rally and a Boycott of CorporationsAURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris reports live from the National Action Network MLK Day Rally at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, DC, where founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a powerful address, calling out President Donald Trump and big corporations and urging attendees to walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in using every resource at their disposal in the continued fight against inequality and injustice.Watch the video version of the interview here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
2025-01-2207 min
AURN NewsTrump Thanks Black and Latino Voters for White House Return(AURN News) — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, marking a historic return to the White House after winning both the popular vote and electoral college, with unprecedented support from minority voters. His return to power is one of the biggest political comeback stories in modern American history.
During his inauguration speech, which coincided with Martin Luther King Day, Mr. Trump specifically acknowledged the role of Black and Hispanic voters in his victory.
"To the black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love a...
2025-01-2101 min
AURN NewsAmerica's Changing Political Landscape(AURN News) — Where do Americans stand politically as President Donald Trump takes office? A new Gallup poll reveals significant shifts in American political ideology, with conservatives and liberals becoming increasingly dominant within their respective parties while the ranks of moderates continue to shrink.The poll found that 37% of Americans identify as very conservative or conservative, while 34% consider themselves moderate, and 25% identify as very liberal or liberal.The percentage of self-identified moderates has fallen significantly, from 43% in 1992 to 34% in 2024, according to the survey.Within party lines, 77% of Republicans now identify as conservative, including 24% who descri...
2025-01-2101 min
AURN NewsBreaking Down the Supreme Court's TikTok Ruling(AURN News) — The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law Friday that will effectively ban TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese owners sell their stake, rejecting claims that the measure violates First Amendment rights.The law, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, made it illegal for U.S. companies to provide services to distribute, maintain, or update TikTok starting Jan. 19, unless the platform's U.S. operations are separated from Chinese control.“But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data c...
2025-01-1701 min
AURN NewsTrump Warns Against Hiring Political Opponents(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump issued a statement this week on his social media platform Truth Social warning against recommending certain political figures and critics for positions in his incoming administration.“The incoming Trump Administration has hired over 1,000 people for The United States Government. They are outstanding in every way, and you will see the fruits of their labor over the coming years. We will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and it will happen very quickly!” he posted.“In order to save time, money, and effort, it would be helpful if you would not send, or recommen...
2025-01-1601 min
AURN NewsInflation Increases in Biden's Final Month as President(AURN News) — In President Joe Biden's final full month in office, inflation showed an uptick according to federal data, just days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as the nation's 47th president.The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent in December, following a 0.3 percent increase in November. The overall inflation rate stands at 2.9 percent.Several key sectors saw price increases over the past year. Food costs rose 2.5 percent, while electricity prices increased 2.8 percent over the 12-month period. Shelter costs showed a significant jump of 4.6 percent, and transportation services recorded a...
2025-01-1601 min
AURN NewsTrump Demands World Pay Up With IRS Shakeup(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to establish a new federal agency called the External Revenue Service, aimed at shifting the nation's revenue collection focus from domestic taxation to foreign trade sources.“For far too long, we have relied on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Through soft and pathetically weak Trade agreements, the American Economy has delivered growth and prosperity to the World, while taxing ourselves. It is time for that to change,” he declared through a post on Truth Social, his social media platform.The announcement signals a poten...
2025-01-1501 min
AURN NewsWhat Did Trump and Obama Talk About at the Carter Funeral?(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump addressed public interest in his interaction with former President Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter's funeral, characterizing their exchange as friendly despite their political differences.Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump acknowledged the attention the moment received. "It did look very friendly. I must say, I didn't realize it. I didn't realize how friendly it looked," Trump said.Trump expanded on the interaction, saying, "And I said, boy, they look like two people that like each other. And we probably do. We have little different philosophies, right? But we probably do. I...
2025-01-1301 min
AURN NewsNeed Help for Your Small Business?(AURN News) — The Biden administration is touting record-breaking numbers in small business growth and federal contract awards as it prepares for the transition of power.President Joe Biden reported Friday that his administration has overseen 21 million new business applications, claiming it as the highest number under any administration."My Administration has empowered this unprecedented wave of entrepreneurship by significantly expanding access to capital and by making historic investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, and clean energy that are benefiting small businesses in communities across the country,” Mr. Biden said in a White House statement.The admi...
2025-01-1301 min
AURN NewsTrump Sentenced in New York Hush Money Case(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced today in the New York hush-money case, marking the first time a convicted felon will take the oath of office as president.Trump was found guilty by a jury of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. He has consistently denied the allegations, calling the charges politically motivated and the case “fake.”Judge Juan Merchan, citing constitutional complexities, issued an unconditional discharge, meaning Trump received no jail time, probation, or fines. Trump appeared via video from Mar-a-Lago and made a brie...
2025-01-1001 min
AURN NewsYoung Adults Plan to Head Back to School in 2025(AURN News) — More than half of young adults are considering returning to college, with job market opportunities serving as a primary motivator, according to new data released by study.com.The survey found that 52% of adults aged 35 and younger are looking to re-enroll in college this year. Among the respondents, 85% cited job market opportunities as a major reason for wanting to return to higher education.Financial challenges played a significant role in previous college departures, with 75% of young adults reporting that money was the primary factor in their decision to leave school. Additionally, 42% indicated that past...
2025-01-1001 min
AURN News#WhiteHouseWednesday: Trump’s Bold Plans and Controversial Proposals in 2025In this episode of Suni & the City on WHUR, “White House Wednesday” dives into President Donald Trump’s first press conference of 2025, featuring insights from AURN’s White House correspondent, Ebony McMorris. From a $20 billion investment in data centers to contentious proposals like renaming the Gulf of Mexico and acquiring Greenland, the press conference was a mix of policy pitches, grievances, and spectacle.Ebony breaks down the potential impacts of Trump’s plans on Black and Brown communities, including environmental rollbacks and economic strategies favoring corporations. With themes of deregulation, international relations, and judicial priorities at play, she emphas...
2025-01-0905 min
AURN News#WhiteHouseWednesday: $49 Billion in Medical Debt Erased – A Game Changer for AmericansIn this episode of Suni & the City on WHUR, it’s “White House Wednesday” with special correspondent Ebony McMorris from AURN. Ebony breaks down a groundbreaking move by the outgoing administration to eliminate $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, positively impacting the financial futures of 15 million Americans. This significant policy change is part of a broader push to reduce healthcare costs and address economic inequality, with a special focus on its life-changing effects for communities of color.Ebony highlights the historical impact of medical debt on African Americans and low-income families, providing data-driven insights into how this i...
2025-01-0905 min
AURN NewsEconomic Growth Solid But Uncertainty Looms(AURN News) — We’re getting a closer look at how the Federal Reserve views current economic conditions and how it may affect Americans moving forward. The Fed reported continued solid economic expansion in 2024, despite some easing in labor market conditions, according to minutes from the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting."The information available at the time of the meeting indicated that real gross domestic product (GDP) had continued to expand at a solid pace in 2024. Labor market conditions had eased since early 2024, but the unemployment rate remained low. Consumer price inflation was below its year-earlier rate but w...
2025-01-0901 min
AURN NewsTrump To Reverse Biden Drilling Ban(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump pledged Tuesday to immediately reverse President Joe Biden's recent executive action banning new oil and gas drilling leases across vast sections of U.S. ocean waters."Banning offshore drilling will not stand. I will reverse it immediately. It'll be done immediately and we will drill, baby drill,” Trump said during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate.The incoming president outlined plans for expanded drilling operations beyond current sites. "We're going to be drilling in a lot of other locations, and the energy costs are going to come way down. They...
2025-01-0801 min
AURN NewsCancer From One Alcoholic Drink a Day?(AURN News) — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory citing the connection between alcohol and cancer. He is also calling for warnings to be updated with the risk added to alcoholic beverages.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cites a direct link between drinking alcohol and seven types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, esophageal, liver, oral, throat, and laryngeal cancers.According to the Surgeon General, alcohol is responsible for approximately 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths each year.“This Advisory lays out steps we can all ta...
2025-01-0301 min
AURN NewsThese Are the Best On-Time Airlines(AURN News) — Delta Airlines clinched the top spot for punctuality among North American carriers for the fourth consecutive year, according to Cirium's 2024 on-time performance report.The Atlanta-based carrier achieved an 83.46% on-time rate across 1,712,529 flights, earning Cirium's platinum award. In global rankings, Aeromexico led with an 86.70% on-time arrival rate, followed by Saudia at 86.35% and Delta at 83.46%.For North American airlines, Delta topped the list, with United, Alaska, American, and Southwest rounding out the top five. The report, now in its 16th year, analyzed 3 million flights monthly to determine rankings. Learn more about yo...
2025-01-0201 min
AURN NewsTrump Blasts Biden After Deadly Attacks(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump criticized outgoing President Joe Biden's border policies following two separate violent incidents on New Year's Day that left multiple casualties in New Orleans and the suspect dead in Las Vegas.Trump posted on Truth Social: “With the Biden “Open Border’s Policy” I said, many times during Rallies, and elsewhere, that Radical Islamic Terrorism, and other forms of violent crime, will become so bad in America that it will become hard to even imagine or believe. That time has come, only worse than ever imagined. Joe Biden is the WORST PRESIDENT IN THE HISTOR...
2025-01-0201 min
AURN NewsHoliday Debt Nightmare Stresses Americans(AURN News) — New Year's Day may be a rough financial start for many. That's because Americans took on more holiday debt in 2024 than last year, with consumers averaging $1,181 in new debt, according to a new Lending Tree survey.The survey found that 36% of Americans incurred debt for their 2024 holiday spending, with 24% of those borrowers facing interest rates of 20% or higher. This marks an increase from the 2023 holiday season, when shoppers averaged $1,028 in debt.The financial strain is causing widespread concern, with 60% of borrowers reporting stress about their holiday debt. Parents are feeling particular pressure, with 69% expre...
2025-01-0201 min
AURN NewsBiden Gives $2.5 Billion to Ukraine(AURN News) — On Monday, the White House announced an additional $2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine, weeks before President Joe Biden is set to leave office and former President Donald Trump returns.The package will provide $1.25 billion in drawdown assistance for the Ukrainian military and $1.22 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI)."I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue to defend their independence and freedom from Russian aggression," Biden said in a statement.Biden also emphasized America's ongoing support for Ukraine since Russia's in...
2025-01-0201 min
AURN NewsHomebuyers Face More Rate Pain(AURN News) — Mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week as the housing market continues to grapple with limited inventory, according to data released last Thursday by Freddie Mac.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85%, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at 6%, Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed.These increases come as the housing market faces persistent supply constraints, Freddie Mac reported. Rates remain below their 2024 peak reached in May, when 30-year mortgages hit 7.22% and 15-year loans touched 6.47%.The year's lowest rates were recorded in September, with 30-year mortgages at 6.08% and 15-year mortgages at 5...
2024-12-3001 min
AURN NewsTrump Floats Canada Statehood Idea on Social Media(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state in a Christmas Day social media post, claiming the move would slash Canadian taxes and boost business.In a message that he posted on Truth Social, he said: “to Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, whose Citizens’ Taxes are far too high, but if Canada was to become our 51st State, their Taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other Country anywhere in the World.”In the same pos...
2024-12-3001 min
AURN NewsSpending Bill Fails, but GOP Vows To Cut Waste(AURN News) — A clean spending bill failed to pass the House Thursday night following intervention from President-elect Donald Trump. The original funding bill was 1,500 pages long and, after Trump’s involvement in cutting waste, is down to 116 pages."This is Washington. This is how the lawmaking is done. It's a long process," Johnson said. "Sometimes it takes a while to reach consensus."Johnson also anticipates a major shift when it comes to government spending when he says Republicans will have greater control. "Republicans will have control of the White House and the Senate and the House, and we...
2024-12-2001 min
AURN NewsInflation Battle Continues As Fed Cuts Rate(AURN News) — The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, while emphasizing continued vigilance over inflation that remains above the central bank's 2% target.Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the economy's resilience amid the rate decision. "Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace," Powell said, noting that "GDP rose at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the third quarter, about the same pace as in the second quarter."The Federal Open Market Committee's move comes amid mixed economic signals. While consumer spending remains st...
2024-12-1901 min
AURN NewsStill No Firm Answers on the Mystery Drones(AURN News) — The White House is responding to mounting public concern over widespread drone sightings across the United States, with officials emphasizing the complex nature of America's aerial landscape."There are more than 1 million drones that are lawfully registered with the Federal Aviation Administration here in the United States, and there are thousands of commercial, hobbyist, and law enforcement drones that are lawfully in the sky on any given day," National Security Council communications advisor John Kirby said. "That is the ecosystem that we are dealing with."The FBI has received approximately 5,000 drone sighting tips in...
2024-12-1801 min
AURN NewsTrump Slams Biden's Sale of Border Wall Materials(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump is accusing the Biden administration of undermining the upcoming transition of power by selling unused border wall materials at deeply discounted prices through government auction websites, intensifying a dispute over an issue that ranked among voters' top concerns in last month's presidential election.Speaking at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump said the Biden administration is selling the materials despite his planned use in future border wall construction.“We ordered an additional 200 miles of wall. It's very expensive, and now it's about double the price of what it would have...
2024-12-1701 min
AURN NewsTrump Vows to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time, Calling It “Costly”(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump has declared his intention to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, characterizing the practice as detrimental to the nation."The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn't!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation," he added.The biannual time change has a complex history in the United States. First established in 1918, it was quickly repealed the following year. The practice returned on a national scale during World War II....
2024-12-1601 min
AURN NewsAmericans Disapprove of Biden Pardoning Son Hunter(AURN News) — President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, faces strong disapproval across party lines, according to two major polls released recently as his presidency draws to a close.A new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds that 51% of Americans somewhat or strongly disapproved of Hunter Biden's pardon. The disapproval spans the political spectrum, with 27% of Democrats, 51% of Independents, and 80% of Republicans opposing the decision.A separate Monmouth University poll showed even stronger opposition, with 58% of Americans disapproving of the pardon. The survey revealed similar partisan divisions, with 24% of Democrats, 64% of inde...
2024-12-1601 min
AURN NewsD.C. Leaders Back Non-Citizens Voting(AURN News) — Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson defended allowing non-citizen residents to vote in local elections during a House Appropriations Committee hearing this week."We have a lot of long-term residents here who have the ability to work, they have work permits, and that's one level of identification that I think is well proven," Bowser said. The mayor also emphasized the importance of including residents with temporary protective status, adding, “We think that people who live here, who pay taxes here, who raise their families here, who have mortgages here, who...
2024-12-1201 min
AURN NewsBiden Defends Economic Legacy(AURN News) — President Joe Biden offered a spirited defense of his economic policies during a speech Tuesday at the Brookings Institution, framing his administration's work as a departure from "trickle-down economics" while acknowledging ongoing challenges for working families."After decades of trickle-down economics that primarily benefited those at the very top, we've written a new book that's growing the economy the middle out and the bottom up, that benefits thus far everyone,” Biden said.Speaking about the incoming Trump administration, Biden maintained that his successor would inherit a strengthened economy. He highlighted his administration's efforts on i...
2024-12-1101 min
On the Record with Ebony McMorris12 | Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Ebony McMorris Talk 2024 Election on “Yung Joc & the Streetz Morning Takeover”Rep. Jasmine Crockett and AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris stopped by Yung Joc & the Streetz Morning Takeover to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats, former President Donald Trump and Republicans, and the stakes of the 2024 election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-10-2928 min
INVISIBLE EAGLES: BESSIE COLEMAN Presented By AARPIntroducing - INVISIBLE EAGLES: BESSIE COLEMAN Presented by AARPImagine a time when America's first Black pilots take to the skies. Even with little money, no support, and dwindling resources, these Invisible Eagles were still able to secure record-breaking achievements in aviation. This podcast tells the story of one of these pioneers, Bessie Coleman (Quvenzhané Wallis), who became the very first Black woman to ever take flight.American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) and Flying Free Films present INVISIBLE EAGLES: BESSIE COLEMAN Presented by AARP. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform now so you can get the latest episodes as soon as they're released. And please r...
2023-10-3100 min
City LimitsFrom Ward 5 to the White House: How I Became the White House Correspondent by Ebony McMorrisIn episode 5, AURN White House Correspondent, Ebony McMorris shares the inspirational story of how she became the White House Correspondent. She also offers advice on how to make your dream a reality and position yourself to walk in your purpose. The AURN podcast is available on Apple, Spotify and Google podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-01-3113 min
City LimitsMusic, Social Media and Technology (feat. Mic King) In the first episode of the AURN Podcast, artist and tech entrepreneur Mic King shares his musical journey, his recent project with Musiq Soulchild, as well as the intersection between music, technology and social media. He also dishes on his experience working with brands like the Wall Street Journal, Complex, and JP Morgan and how independent artists can use social media and technology to their advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-1946 min
AURN ArchivesThoughts From AURN’s Brightest: Music, Social Media and Technology (feat. Mic King)In the first episode of the AURN Podcast, artist and tech entrepreneur Mic King shares his musical journey, his recent project with Musiq Soulchild, as well as the intersection between music, technology and social media. He also dishes on his experience working with brands like the Wall Street Journal, Complex, and JP Morgan and how independent artists can use social media and technology to their advantage.Check out the new AURN Podcast now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-1345 min
AURN ArchivesOn The Record #122: Lisa Rice of National Fair Housing AllianceAURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan speaks with Lisa Rice, President & CEO of National Fair Housing Alliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-1408 min
AURN ArchivesBishop Paul Morton of Full Gospel Baptist ChurchAccording to White House estimate, 120,000 COVID-19 deaths are expected in the US. 80% of the nation is on stay-at-home orders. AURN’s April Ryan speaks with Bishop Paul Morton, founder of The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and Co-Pastor of GSS in New Orleans, about his love for the people of New Orleans, why it is becoming a coronavirus epicenter, and speaks about pastors still hosting in-person services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-0730 min
AURN ArchivesLonnie Bunch Talks Black HistoryLonnie Bunch, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and the first African American and first historian to serve as head of the Smithsonian, talks to AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan about Black History Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-03-0513 min
AURN ArchivesOriginal Hidden Figure Christine Barnes RichieOriginal Hidden Figure Christine Barnes Richie and Salem College President Sandra Doran join AURN Entertainment Editor Tanya Hart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-1914 min
AURN ArchivesNAACP President Derrick JohnsonAURN American Urban Radio Networks Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan speaks NAACP President Derrick Johnson about the president's race baiting, reparations, Election 2020, and the upcoming 110th Annual NAACP convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-1918 min
AURN ArchivesOn The Record: Hilary Shelton Discusses Mueller Report FindingsHilary Shelton discusses Mueller Report findings with AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-05-0820 min
AURN ArchivesJackie Long, star of BET Games People PlayAURN Entertainment Editor Tanya Hart speaks with Jackie Long, star of the new BET series Games People Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-2515 min
AURN ArchivesTaraji P. Henson talks The Best Of EnemiesTaraji P. Henson, star of the movie "The Best Of Enemies", sits down with AURN's April Ryan about the historic facts of the movie which debuts in theaters on April 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-03-2714 min
AURN ArchivesSenator Corey Booker talks to April about today's political environmentI talked with Senator Corey booker about the current state of affairs on various issues but most notable was his response to President Trumps comments about the Senator allegedly running Newark, New Jersey in the ground when he was Mayor. More from AURN White House Correspondent April Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-10-0314 minAURN ArchivesAURN Podcast _ Hollywood Live Extra #48 Tony Harris, Host of Scene Of the Crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-08-0818 min