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The Dr Boyce Breakdown

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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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This awesome rapper taught his daughter to read at 3 months old!

June 10, 2021 15:40 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MB

Today, I speak with the rapper Bignard, who taught his daughter to read at 3 months old.  We hear some of his music, hear his story and learn about his new book. 

How to make money on meme stocks

June 09, 2021 14:32 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Today I talk about the leading meme stocks, including AMC, GameStop, Wendy's and more.  We also discuss a risk to those who are heavily invested in bitcoin. 

Why Most Millionaires don't have any money

June 07, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

Today, I want to talk about millionaires and why most millionaires don't have any money.  Many of us think of flashy rappers or people with lots of cash as being among the wealthy.  But the truth is that most of them may have financial STDs that you know nothing about. 

Stock market predictions for this week

June 05, 2021 17:27 - 7 minutes - 4.93 MB

Today I did a break down on the stock market and what's going on right now.   You can learn more by signing up at TheBlackStockMarketProgram.com

This family sang in central park, now they're world famous

June 04, 2021 19:04 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Today I spoke with John Boyd, founder of the group Infinity's Song.  The conversation was an amazing display of how black families can achieve big goals by working together. 

Dr Claud Anderson is very angry about the Black Wall Street conversation

June 04, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 39.1 MB

Joe Biden spoke this week about Black Wall Street, but Dr Claud Anderson is making it clear that he's not happy with the way the conversation is going.  I spoke with the Powernomics author today about Black Wall Street, and he shared quite a few things you do not know about what happened. 

The shocking rise of AMC stock - the CEO is wealthier than ever

June 02, 2021 14:06 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

I did a deep dive analysis of AMC stock and I can tell you that the CEO is richer than ever.  The rise in this stock is interesting. 

This stock rose 200% this month, but is' dangerous

June 02, 2021 02:00 - 17 minutes - 9.82 MB

I speak today about the hidden dangers of AMC stock and why investors should think twice before hopping on this roller coaster ride.  I also speak on the underlying dynamics of the stock market.  You can watch the video on The Black Financial Channel here. 

Joe Biden acknowledges the Black Wall Street Massacre - will reparations follow?

June 01, 2021 19:14 - 43 minutes - 25.1 MB

Joe Biden spoke on the Black Wall Street Massacre, but the bigger question is whether or not reparations will be paid.  

Naomi Osaka made $55M last year and is super depressed

June 01, 2021 07:10 - 57 minutes - 32.8 MB

Naomi Osaka is the highest paid female athlete in the world.  The question to ask then is, "Why is she depressed?"  In this episode of The Black Love Channel Podcast, Dr Alicia and I break down mental health, black wealth and the connection between happiness and money.  You can listen to more content by visiting TheBlackLoveChannel.com. 

Beware of the real predators of capitalism

May 30, 2021 17:03 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

I spoke today about the predators of capitalism and how to avoid it. 

I love ethereum and also believe Biden will cause inflation

May 30, 2021 03:22 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

I wanted to break down the inflationary pressures of the Biden administration and also talk about how I feel about ethereum. 

The horrible hidden dangers of social media

May 29, 2021 21:43 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

Today we talk about the dangers of social media and how it can be linked to depression.

Don't sell your children into slavery

May 28, 2021 23:59 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

I had this conversation with my daughter that I wanted to share with you.  I hope it helps you make economic decisions. 

Kwame Brown sent me mama's cooking, but he has the wrong guy

May 27, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MB

I am not sure why Kwame Brown felt I was attacking him.  But I understand, since it seems that white supremacists are attacking him from every direction.  At the same time, it's important to realize that many of us have been fighting white supremacy for decades, and white people don't like me either. 

Kamala Harris is afraid to speak to black leaders, but loves talking to rappers

May 27, 2021 17:24 - 14 minutes - 8.5 MB

Kamala Harris hasn't yet met with any black leaders, but for some reason, she is meeting with rappers like Lil Baby.  Why does Lil Baby get put at the front of the line ahead of Dr Claud Anderson and others? 

Amazon just bought MGM - here's a black perspective

May 26, 2021 14:47 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

I wanted to give a black perspective on the Amazon acquisition of MGM

Bitcoin is doing crazy things and the stock market has some peculiar dynamics

May 24, 2021 15:13 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MB

I speak this morning on the movements of bitcoin and crypto and what's happening in the stock market. 

Why Tamika Mallory loves Cardi b and dislikes Vicki Dillard

May 14, 2021 22:32 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

I witnessed an interesting standoff between two powerful black women, Tamika Mallory and Vicki Dillard.  I break it all down right here.

The honest discussion on reparations

May 14, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

I spoke today about the reparations debate and how we can have this discussion as a country without allowing it to be overthrown by misguided black leaders.  This is more of a deep dive analysis, but a critical conversation we must have in order to ensure that the discussion on reparations is done with the dignity and respect it deserves. 

Elon Musk single-handedly obliterates the price of Dogecoin with his appearance on SNL

May 09, 2021 15:05 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

I speak today about the Elon Musk appearance on SNL and how this led to a massive decline in the price of Dogecoin. 

Umar Johnson vs Kevin Samuels - should 50 yr old black men be beefing on the internet?

May 09, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

I wanted to share some perspectives on the interesting divide between Kevin Samuels and Dr Umar Johnson. 

How to make massive money selling online courses

May 08, 2021 04:02 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Lanee Javet talks about how people are creating their own courses and her own platform, CourseToCurrency.com. 

Dr Claud Anderson wants to meet with Joe Biden

May 07, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Dr Claud Anderson explains why he wants to speak to Joe Biden about black people. 

Black Lives Matter makes a list of demands that Joe Biden will just ignore

May 06, 2021 17:48 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

I saw a list of demands from Black Lives Matter and I predict that the Biden Administration won't pay much attention. 

Here's what your net worth should be based on your age

May 05, 2021 15:30 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MB

I read an article about net worth of Americans by age and this is what I saw. 

My Elon Musk, SNL, Dogecoin theory appears to be correct

May 04, 2021 14:16 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

A few days ago, I mentioned that it is my belief that Elon Musk's appearance on SNL would lead to a spike in the price of Dogecoin.  Well, it turns out that we might be onto something.    Since Elon Musk announced that he is going to appear on SNL and Musk's name has been in the press, talk of Dogecoin has spiked, leading to a rise in the market value.  So, thus far, our crew has made a ton of money on the spiking price of Dogecoin, which is a questionable financial asset, but appears to be ...

These are the worst two emotions that any investor can have - Boyce Watkins, PhD

April 30, 2021 15:34 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Today, I break down the dangers of fear and greed when it comes to investing. 

Microvision is the latest victim of Wall Street Bets pump and dumps, as the price plummets over 50%

April 30, 2021 02:27 - 22 minutes - 13 MB

I spoke earlier this week about the pump and dump scheme put into place by Wall Street Bets.  Now, the pump and dump has turned into a hit it and quit it.  The stock dropped over 50% within 48 hours of our original conversation and investors are scrambling to recover their horrible losses. 

Black cop offers to meet with LeBron James. Maybe he should do that

April 30, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

A black police officer offered to speak with LeBron James.  I don't think that's a bad idea.

Wall Street Bets is trying to steal your money

April 28, 2021 15:11 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this podcast, I explain why Wall Street Bets is a little deeper than the Robinhood act that is being portrayed in media.  Rather than taking wealth from the big guy to give to the little guy, some argue that the process is a bit more sinister, especially for those who are uninformed investors. 

This stock went up 166% in one week and I'm ecstatic

April 26, 2021 23:58 - 8 minutes - 5.01 MB

Today I speak about Microvision stock and the fact that it went up 166% in just one week.  I added Microvision to my portfolio many months ago and it's turned into a wonderful investment. 

Study: Millenials want no part of the corporate rat trap

April 26, 2021 04:30 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MB

I read a recent study regarding how millenials have lost interest in corporate America.  That's what this podcast is all about

Lizzo took a picture that many think is disgusting

April 23, 2021 22:44 - 1 hour - 39.1 MB

I felt the need to address a conversation I saw online about a picture that Lizzo took in her birthday suit.  The conversation is interesting. 

Rapper Dee-1 explains his powerful career

April 21, 2021 01:41 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Dee-1 speaks about the way he manages his extraordinary career. 

Experts expect this stock to do really well

April 20, 2021 13:26 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

I speak today on my stock market pick of the week.  If you'd like to learn more about the stocks I'm buying, feel free to join us at TheBlackStockMarketProgram.com. 

Martin Luther King's mother died a horrible death

April 20, 2021 13:05 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

I am surprised that most school systems don't teach children the terrible way that Martin Luther King's mother and brother died shortly after his death.  The story will make you sad and also make you wonder. 

Bobby Brown's Red Table Talk reminds us of the power of choices

April 15, 2021 14:21 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

I watched the Red Table Talk with Bobby Brown and Jada Pinkett-Smith.  There is a lot to unpack here about Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina and more. 

A PhD's warning about the "Coinbase IPO"

April 14, 2021 12:48 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MB

Today I speak on the IPO of Coinbase.  This is not an IPO at all, so there are some things you should be concerned about. 

How to not have horrible relationships

April 10, 2021 16:21 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

I am speaking about The Black Love Weekend and how bad relationships ends up ruining the black community.  You can join the event by visiting TheBlackLoveWeekend.com

How this woman raised $2 million dollars in two days

April 08, 2021 23:09 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MB

You'll be amazed by the story of Curl Mix.

Diddy just wrote a letter to GM that you won't believe

April 08, 2021 18:34 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MB

I just read the letter written by Diddy to GM about their lack of support for black-owned businesses.  While Diddy may or may not have met your mark for black leadership, this letter on behalf of black-owned media may put Diddy in a completely different class of trust from the black community.

Why did Tamika Mallory block Vicki Dillard?

April 08, 2021 16:36 - 35 minutes - 20.5 MB

I spoke today about Tamika Mallory and why she has chosen to block Vicki Dillard on IG.  There's a lot to dissect here.

Nation of Islam fights back against racist propaganda about Farrakhan

April 07, 2021 00:24 - 21 minutes - 12.3 MB

The NOi spoke up.  Here's the statement.

The 7 income sources of most millionaires

April 06, 2021 17:16 - 54 minutes - 31.1 MB

I spoke today with Dr Alicia about the many ways to build wealth.

The truth about DMX, black men, hip-hop and drugs

April 04, 2021 00:13 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

I spoke today about the rapper DMX and how he had a drug overdose.  There is a lot to dissect. 

Michael Jordan's $100 million dollar announcement to the black community

March 31, 2021 23:57 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

I speak here about Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan Brand's $100 million dollar announcement to the black community.  

How they rip you off with car notes

March 29, 2021 12:49 - 20 minutes - 11.8 MB

Here I explain what would have happened had you invested your car note money instead of given it all away. 

Activist Tamika Mallory is now selling cadillacs

March 27, 2021 20:08 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Tamika Mallory is now featured in a cadillac commercial after appearing on the Grammys.  This is making people not trust her. 

Man kills entire family over a stimulus check

March 26, 2021 15:49 - 16 minutes - 9.6 MB

An Indianapolis man was formally charged with murder Thursday in the killings of three adults and a child he allegedly shot to death after he and a former girlfriend argued because he wanted a share of her federal COVID-19 relief money.  Malik Halfacre, 25, faces four counts of murder, one count each of attempted murder, armed robbery, auto theft and other charges in Saturday's killings, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said.