Leverage
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsEach week hosts Kristal High Taylor + Breon Wells analyze our current political, economic and cultural landscape and provide insights into how we can leverage our power to make significant social impact.
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Episodes
Self-Care
September 01, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this week's episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells explore what self-care looks like for them and why it's necessary to set aside time for self, especially when you're working to combat inequality and systemic racism.
Never Have I Ever
August 18, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this week's episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells discuss the FBI raid on Mar-a-lago as well as the dangers Donald Trump and his ideologies pose to American democracy.
How Do You Grade Progress on Racial Equity
August 10, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBA year and a half into the Biden administration, our hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells take a look at what has been done or not done (as the case seems to be) on the front of racial equity.
Don't Stop Get It, Get It - Election Edition
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this week's episode of Leverage hosts, Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells, break down the importance of the Black vote and continued civic engagement before, during and after election cycles, and they discuss the long--term strategies needed in the Black community to achieve equity.
Don't Stop Get It, Get It - Election Edition
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this week's episode of Leverage hosts, Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells, break down the importance of the Black vote and continued civic engagement before, during and after election cycles, and they discuss the long--term strategies needed in the Black community to achieve equity.
Jan. 6th
July 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells recap the events of the Jan. 6th insurrection and the on-going hearings/investigation.
We Are BG
July 12, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells discuss the Russian detainment of WNBA star, Brittney Griner. Griner, who has been in Russian custody since February, recently plead guilty to bringing cannabis-derived oil cartridges to Russia, saying she had done so by accident.
Lets Talk About Guns
June 30, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn the third episode of this season hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells take on the topic of the gun violence epidemic in America.
The Supremes (Part 2)
June 28, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe Supreme Court has been busy... in part two of this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells break down the landmark reversal of Roe v. Wade and the far-reaching consequences it will have on marginalized communities.
The Supremes (Part 1)
June 28, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Supreme Court has been busy... in part one of this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells break down the Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP Supreme Court decision handed down this week. They also cover the importance of civic engagement as a lifestyle. Stay tuned for Part 2 in which they discuss the historic Roe v Wade decision.
And... We're Back!
June 20, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBSo much has happened since we last heard from hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells. In the season three premiere of Leverage catch up on everything from Joe Biden, George Floyd, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Juneteenth and how its been navigating the last three years through the Covid pandemic.
Interview with David Morgan
July 09, 2019 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIs the lack of media diversity a serious national problem? Yes. Can we do anything about it? Yes, but only if those of us who truly want media diversity commit to doing more. In this week's episode Kristal chats with David Morgan - the managing partner of D. Morgan & Partners, and the President / Co-Founder of the Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner (MMCD™). Show notes: Tickets are still available to the Media Diversity Innovation Summit and Reception: https://www.eventbrite.com/e...
White LaKeisha
June 19, 2019 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this week's episode Kristal and Breon break down the Black Twitter clap back over the CNN "White LaKeisha" article. The twins also offer some wise council for Sara Huckabee Sanders as she re-enters the job market and give their informal endorsement to Brad "Scarface" Jordan on his run for Houston City Council.
London Petty Falling Down
June 06, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBOn this week's episode we are putting it into the universe that the UK will keep Trump, canceling man-buns courtesy of Aiden Cook and his Kamala Harris mic grab, and hoping you'll join us in boycotting Linda Fairstein's books.
Shots Fired: Roe v Wade
May 15, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBBreon Wells and guest host, Elesha Barnette, discuss the strategy behind the latest anti-abortion bills. Shots have been fired and it's an all out assault on women, their bodies and reproductive rights.
Walk Away... From Isaiah Washington
May 01, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBIsaiah Washington is generating buzz for joining the #WalkAway movement - a campaign that urges disgruntled Democrats to leave the party behind. Kristal and Breon want to know one thing, "Where are you going?"
All This March Madness
April 05, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBAs Women's history month comes to a close Breon and guest host, Elesha, break down all of the female candidates who've entered the 2020 Presidential race as well as Georgia's controversial "Heartbeat Bill".
A Moment of Silence
March 07, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBPour one out for Black History Month. In this episode Kristal and Breon mourn the passing of a Black History Month marked by blackface scandals, a faux hate crime and the sins of R. Kelly.
Black History Month Gone Wrong
February 21, 2019 14:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBCan we get a do-over? ‘Cause Black History Month went all sorts of wrong. From Jussie Smollett to black face scandals a plenty, the ancestors are not pleased .
The Ghosts of Racism Past
February 05, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBWelp. Started off Black History Month with some black face. Kristal and Breon cancel Ralph Northam and his entire team on this week’s episode.
Everybody Is Canceled
January 26, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBIn the season two premiere Kristal and Breon hold nothing back. Everyone is canceled.
Until You Do Right By Me
December 04, 2018 14:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB“Freedom ain’t free. Democracy ain’t easy.” Words of wisdom from this week’s episode.
Midterms, Elections and Voting, Oh My!
November 13, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBKristal and Breon break down voter suppression strategies, the recounts and what it really means to be an ally.
This Week Was The Longest Year
October 30, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBDomestic terrorism, Black youth for Trump, and mid-term election foolery. It’s only been a week, but it feels like it’s been a year to forget.
One Vote Away From Unemployment
October 23, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBKristal and Breon break down the economic strategies at play with regards to political power and leverage.
Kanye Doesn't Speak For Us
October 16, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBSay it again for the people in the back: Despite what President Trump might believe, Kanye West doesn’t speak for us.
Beers and Pudding Pops
October 03, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBIn this week’s episode Kristal and Breon do a deep dive into the cases and hearings of Bill Cosby and Brett Kavanaugh.
Petty Tea
September 25, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBBeto vs Cruz, the immigration crisis at the border and Golden Goose ‘poverty sneakers’- Kristal + Breon spill all of the petty tea this week.
Knock Down Drag Out
September 18, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBCardi B and Nikki Minaj had it out this week. Kristal and Breon hold nothing back in their coverage of the showdown.
Just Do It
September 10, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBColin Kaepernick triumphs in the new Nike campaign and our hosts discuss the strategies other brands should implore to be as successful.
Kava-Nah
September 03, 2018 13:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBIn the premiere episode of the Leverage podcast, hosts Kristal High Taylor and Breon Wells come out strong in their analysis of the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.