The Dr Boyce Breakdown
1,132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -This is a podcast reflecting the fearless perspectives of intelligent Black people around the world. Led by Finance Professor Dr Boyce Watkins, we engage in expansive, open-minded commentary that will never be constrained to a liberal or conservative box.
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Roc Nation's Victory Boyd was banned by NFL for not getting the shot - her father is crying foul
September 10, 2021 20:38 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBToday I speak with John D Boyd, father of Roc Nation's Victory Boyd. Victory made national news when the NFL canceled her right to sing the national athem because she refused to get the government-mandated injection.
Rapper gives a very powerful message about hip hop and addiction - Royce Da 5'9"
September 07, 2021 14:02 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBI saw a powerful video testimony from rapper Royce Da 5'9. In the video, Royce was honest about the fact that he took his first drink with Dr Dre at the age of 21. He says that this was the beginning of a long road of addiction and other problems that come with drugs and alcohol. Royce made a powerful statement about hip-hop, black men and how toxic culture is marketed to us on a regular basis. Many black men have met their demise due to drugs and alcohol and I think it's important that...
This stock would have turned $1,000 into a million
September 07, 2021 05:08 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday, I talk about the greatest stocks over the last decade. One of the stocks had an ROI of over 100,000 percent. There are a few other stocks that did very well that you might know about. Also, at the end of this black wealth conversation, I will give you my stock pick of the week as we prepare for stock market investing class tomorrow at 11 am EST. If you'd like to join me for Stock Market Investing class tomorrow, you can sign up at http://TheBlackStockMarketProgram.com. You can ...
Michael K Williams, drugs and what we don't discuss in the black community
September 06, 2021 21:51 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBActor Michael K Williams was just found dead. A lot of people don’t know that Michael K Williams who played Omar on the wire was actually discovered by Tupac Shakur. According to the New York Post: “The Wire’’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead of a suspected heroin overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse Monday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Williams was discovered unconscious in the dining room of his luxury Williamsburg pad with what appeared to be heroin on the ...
Beyonce fans furious over her marketing of a blood diamond
September 04, 2021 23:20 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBI spoke in this episode about the history of blood diamonds and why Beyonce's fans are furious.
Dr Christina Parks' testimony on "the jab" had millions of people talking
August 31, 2021 01:01 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBDr Christina Parks is a PhD from The University of Michigan. Her testimony before the Michigan State House of Representatives was powerful. A lot of people have questions.
How Donda West made Kanye into a billionaire
August 29, 2021 18:49 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWhy DONDA would be both proud and concerned about Kanye I have to take a moment and talk about Kanye West. Kanye has just released his new album called DONDA, Which everyone is talking about. But even before Kanye West put out this album, he was heavily criticized and targeted by cancel culture for his affiliation with Donald Trump and the Republican party. Since that time, Kanye West has accumulated billions more in wealth With a sustained commitment to Powernomics in the philosophies of...
The stock market is pregnant and other things are happening in the economy
August 26, 2021 15:43 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBToday on The Black Financial Channel, I spoke about the stock market being "pregnant." It is pregnant with possibility and the baby is going to be delivered this Friday. I also have a stock that I just bought this morning in response to recent movements. I like the quality of this investment. You can follow my daily stock market investing podcast at http://TheBlackStockMarketprogram.com. You can get a free copy of my e-book at FirstShareOfStock.com. Sincerely, Dr Boyce Watkins
Nuri Muhammad gives the truth about the black community
August 24, 2021 20:01 - 42 minutes - 24.3 MBToday I have an amazing conversation with brother Nuri Muhammad from The Nation of Islam.
Why Lil Nas X is an executive at Taco Bell now
August 24, 2021 14:06 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBRapper Lil Nas X has been promoted to Chief Impact officer with Taco Bell. This is an interesting development, given that #LilNasX has come under fire for promoting imagery in his music videos that have offended quite a few people, mostly those from the African American community. According to Billboard: "Lil Nas X is cooking up a new partnership with Taco Bell. The record-smashing hip-hop artist is today (Aug. 23) unveiled as chief impact officer at the fast food chain, a new relat...
Clinton Portis shows the financial problems with baby-mamaitis
August 23, 2021 16:13 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBClinton Portis has jail in his future if he doesn’t pay what he owes to take care of his kid. This week, an arrest warrant was issued for the former NFL running back over unpaid child support. According to court documents, he has failed to make a single payment of court-ordered child support of $1,937.00 monthly to the mother of a child born in March of 2015. The first request for enforcement was filed in October of 2019, and at that point, Portis already owed $103,775.00, according to Jen...
Lizzo had a nervous breakdown because she knows what she's doing is wrong
August 16, 2021 05:31 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBI noticed that the singer Lizzo broke down on Instragram after feeling the pressure over the work that she's doing. I thought I might add some perspective.
Nick Cannon and all those baby's mamas - here are the pros and cons
August 09, 2021 23:29 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBJeff Lightsy Jr and I spoke today about Nick Cannon's interesting child bearing philosophies
Mom pays her kids for hobbies instead of chores
August 09, 2021 16:26 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBToday on Financial Juneteenth TV, I am going to break down the story about a mother who says that she pays her kids' allowance based on their passions and hobbies, not to do chores. I like the creativity of her idea, but I think also that when teaching kids the power of economic thinking, we should calibrate the situation to ensure that safeguards are in place. Hobbies are fun and beneficial in a multitude of ways, but providing the right economic incentives for successful choices in ad...
An honest conversation with Jason Whitlock about blackness
August 06, 2021 03:54 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBI spoke today for over an hour with Jason Whitlock, and we had a great and intelligent conversation. He spoke on a lot of issues that people need to hear about. You should check it out.
Why black people are afraid to start businesses with their relatives
August 04, 2021 05:35 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBToday I spoke with Dr Nicole Price about the challenges that black families have with creating family businesses. You can watch our conversation here. Also, on Wednesday nights, I host The Dr Boyce Book Club. Right now, we are reading "Black Labor, White Wealth" by Dr Claud Anderson. If you wish to join the book club for free, please visit BlackKeysToGreatness.com.
Should I invest in Robinhood stock?
August 03, 2021 14:17 - 17 minutes - 12 MBHello, I hope you're doing well. This morning, I am covering some of the things I'm seeing in the stock market and investing world. You can join the discussion onThe Black Financial Channel by visiting this link. We start at 10:30 am EST if you're reading the email before we get started. Secondly, the world's leading business automation expert, Chris Davis, is speaking to Black Business School students tomorrow, Tuesday, August 3 at 11 am EST. Chris is the specialist who has helped a t...
Why rapper Da Baby keeps apologizing
August 03, 2021 01:14 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBWhy rapper Da Baby keeps apologizing
Horrible wealth mistakes we make far too often
August 02, 2021 23:48 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MBToday I speak with Shannon Stewart about wealth mistakes you have to avoid in order to be successful.
The attacks on Shaun King - here's the economic breakdown
August 02, 2021 12:13 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBToday I spoke about the attacks on Shaun King and the economic breakdown of what's going on in that situation. Shaun King's criticism might have merit, but there's something to be said about whether or not an activist should be compensated for their work.
NBA star says groupie tricked him into having his baby
July 29, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 75 MBSHOW LESSNBA millionaire was allegedly duped by baby mama - Dr Boyce Watkins. The story about PJ Washington and Brittany Renner is a cautionary tale for anyone seeking to understand how NBA riches can attract everyone, including those who seek to prey from your newfound wealth. PJ Washington is a top draft pick in the NBA and is now claiming that Renner faked their entire relationship only to get access to his money. This was further confirmed by a video in which Renner appears to be say...
These are the biggest black wealth killers in America
July 27, 2021 16:14 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBToday I spoke about student loans and other major black wealth killers. This is an important topic for those who are seeking to build generational wealth.
Chinese stocks scare me half to death - Dr Boyce Watkins
July 23, 2021 14:18 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBI have been watching the actions of the Chinese government lately and been surprised by the way it has impacted Chinese stocks. This artificially imposed volatility represents a real problem for investors.
Dr Claud Anderson explains why HBCUs don't produce much black wealth
July 22, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBWe believe that HBCUs have a positive wealth effect on the black community. But Dr Claud Anderson explains that the history of HBCUs says that wealth isn't growing because they are not designed to build wealth for black people. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr Claud Anderson speaks with Dr Boyce Watkins about HBCUs, Black History and why black wealth has hardly moved in over 100 years.
Keyshia Cole's mother died of something that happens in too many of our families
July 20, 2021 23:47 - 55 minutes - 31.6 MBToday, Dr Alicia and I discuss the death of Keyshia Cole's mother Frankie. We also discuss the manner by which drug addiction has harmed so many of our communities.
DMX's girlfriend learns a tough lesson the hard way
July 19, 2021 15:46 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBI spoke today about DMX's long time girlfriend and the fact that she didn't receive the legal rights she deserved. This is an important conversation about estate planning and the fact that not positioning yourself to have legal rights will cause you problems in the end.
Georgetown's shameful treatment of Michael Eric Dyson
July 17, 2021 17:21 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBI spoke today to my wife, Dr Alicia Mclaughlin, about the sad treatment of Michael Eric Dyson by Georgetown University.
The real reason Cardi b bought her daughter a $150,000 necklace
July 14, 2021 23:58 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBToday we speak about the rapper Cardi b offering her daughter a $150,000 necklace for her birthday and how the choices of rappers influence the spending habits of African Americans.
Why so many black women believe Bill Cosby is not guilty
July 09, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 39 MBI spoke to my wife Dr Alicia Watkins about Bill Cosby and why so many black women think he should not be in jail.
How the media and Gloria Allred "planted evidence" against Bill Cosby
July 07, 2021 22:23 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBI explain here how Gloria Allred used the court of public opinion to allow her to get away with a flimsy case that she made appear to be solid in order to engage in a financial shakedown against Bill Cosby.
Bill Cosby's spokesman tells secrets about the Cosby case the public doesn't know
July 06, 2021 23:52 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBI spoke today with Andrew Wyatt, spokesman for Bill Cosby. The interview was quite revealing.
Refusing to "settle" could mean you're settling for loneliness - Nomalanga
July 06, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 43 MBI spoke to Nomalanga today about loneliness and the idea of "settling" in relationships.
Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension - The Dr Boyce Breakdown
July 03, 2021 20:59 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBToday I break down the suspension of Track and Field star Sha'Carri Richardson.
Did Howard University just through Phylicia Rashad under the bus?
July 02, 2021 14:34 - 24 minutes - 14.2 MBI speak today about Phylicia Rashad's response to the Bill Cosby decision and the way Howard University reacted. It's interesting.
Bill Cosby is a free man and racist people are angry - The Dr Boyce Breakdown
July 01, 2021 00:18 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBToday I spoke with Madam Prezident about the liberation of Bill Cosby and what this means for black people
Why E-40's sister Suga-T is speaking out about toxic hip-hop
June 29, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBI spoke today with Suga-T, who feels that toxic hip hop has gone too far.
The descent of black culture - An all black panel addresses the issue
June 29, 2021 03:49 - 53 minutes - 30.6 MBToday I speak with Madam Prezident and Tee khaliq about the descent of black culture
Are the BET Awards helpful or harmful to black people?
June 29, 2021 00:39 - 53 minutes - 30.6 MBHere a group of black experts talk about the BET Awards, Lil Nas X and others who are influencing black culture. Is this good or bad?
The stock market hits another record high - Dr Boyce Watkins
June 29, 2021 00:35 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBHere I break down what's going on in the stock market today and the market's current conditions and what to look out for.
Who got rich during the pandemic? The Dr Boyce Breakdown
June 27, 2021 19:06 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this podcast episode, I talk about who got rich during the pandemic.
Why I expect AMC stock to eventually crash - Dr Boyce Watkins
June 26, 2021 16:20 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this commentary, I explain why I expect AMC stock to crash
Beware of the naysayers in your life - they are professional dream killers
June 22, 2021 20:36 - 11 minutes - 6.84 MBI was inspired today to speak about the people in our lives who kill dreams for a living.
Dr Claud Anderson is very unhappy with the Juneteenth Holiday
June 21, 2021 16:52 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBI explain why Dr Claud Anderson doesn't support the Juneteenth Holiday.
Kanye West just said something brilliant
June 20, 2021 15:20 - 42 minutes - 24.1 MBKanye West said he's walking away from the culture. Here's why.
Mark Cuban hyped the hell out of a crypto, and then it crashed to almost nothing
June 18, 2021 16:30 - 9 minutes - 5.38 MBThe recent tragedy of Mark Cuban and the Titan coin is a reminder of not allowing billionaire influencers to get you to invest in bad financial assets.
Red Pill, Blue Pill give the truth on black issues
June 16, 2021 23:53 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBI spoke with Red Pill, Blue Pill today and it was a very interesting conversation
Brother Ben X explains how we can create a Black World Order
June 16, 2021 00:54 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBI spoke with Brother Ben X today about the Black World Order. It was an amazing conversation.
Critical race theory is nice, but our kids mostly need to learn about wealth
June 15, 2021 14:12 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhy are kids being taught critical race theory, LGBT issues and other topics and not being taught about wealth?
Avoid economic slave talk
June 14, 2021 00:05 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis conversation might be uncomfortable, but it will change your life forever.
This is a good day for black wealth
June 10, 2021 16:45 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe stock market made major moves today and there is a greater conversation about black wealth that we should also be having.