Urban View features dynamic discourse from prominent Black voices on topics ranging from culture, politics, faith, justice, activism, and more. Join Joe Madison, Heather B., Clay Cane, Karen Hunter, Rev. Al Sharpton, and more.
You've heard her on the Karen Hunter Show and Sunday Civics and now host of her own show. Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq. is an activist, attorney and author with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. Every day on her show, Lurie talks about race, gender, culture, class, politics and the law...and how they all intersect.
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Lou Hutt Show
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Join Lou Hutt CPA, Attorney, Entrepreneur and Author, as he unveils the secrets, clues and alternatives on an array of tax, business and financial issues. Using everyday language, Lou helps transform the most complicated situation into one that is easier to understand and suggests tools and tactics to overcome the challenge.
Inside the Issues with Wilmer Leon
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Wilmer J. Leon, III, Ph.D, a political scientist whose primary areas of expertise are black politics and public policy, discusses the economics and public policies behind current affairs affecting the African-American community in this live show featuring interviews with renowned policy experts, government officials and journalists.
The Mike Muse Show
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Mike Muse is a Political Provocateur, known for making politics sexy, youthful and engaging. His forte is leading conversations around the country on the business and intersection of music, pop, culture, and politics.
Joe Madison The Black Eagle
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Joe Madison, The Black Eagle is the award-winning morning talk show where you learn the truth. Madison is on the case daily talking about politics and social activism, while challenging the status quo ensuring that people of color are not undervalued, underestimated, or marginalized. Listen in and be informed. Go to Joe Madison’s website at www.joemadison.com or visit him on Facebook.com/pages/Joe-Madison-The-Black-Eagle/67284357124
Heather B. Live
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What happens when you take this recording artist, television and radio personality, wife, home cook, active cocktail drinker, avid sports fan, and follower of Christ - who's admittedly "under construction" - and hand her a microphone for an hour? Welcome to "Heather B. LIVE" the unapologetic life-style radio show for people who want to hear the truth.
The Lurie Daniel Favors Show
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You've heard her on the Karen Hunter Show and Sunday Civics and now host of her own show. Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq. is an activist, attorney and author with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. Every day on her show, Lurie talks about race, gender, culture, class, politics and the law...and how they all intersect.
The Clay Cane Show
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Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Clay Cane tackles some of the most controversial topics in America on The Clay Cane Show. Clay's raw perspective will challenge you to think beyond your biases. A formidable interviewer, Clay always seeks truth and compassion without fear of questioning the old guard, status quo, and cultural traditions. Whether he is talking to A-list celebrities or revolutionary policy makers, Clay will ask the questions you want to know to take the narrative further. Go to Clay's website at www.ClayCane.net and visit him on Facebook: @ClayCaneMedia
Karen Hunter Show
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The Karen Hunter Show teaches the keys to entrepreneurial success in the industries of sports, politics, entertainment and so much more, directly from the celebrities and civilians who have personally created brands from the ground up.
For Your Soul w/ Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries
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Wake up and hear powerful sermons from Reverend Dr. DeForest “Buster” Soaries who empowers the Urban View listeners every Sunday morning.
Sunday Civics with L. Joy Williams
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#SundayCivics teaches civic education and engagement using current political issues. Hosted by national political strategist L. Joy Williams, the show features interviews with advocates, elected officials and everyday citizens who take civic action in their communities. Listen and learn the civics lesson you missed in school. To learn more, visit sundaycivics.org and follow on Twitter and Facebook at @SundayCivics
The Qasim Rashid Show
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The Qasim Rashid Show is an hour long program on racial, economic, and gender justice, hosted by human rights lawyer and author Qasim Rashid. Guests will include national thought leaders, activists, and politicians. The show taps into the wisdom of diverse leaders and activists who help illuminate how our unique experiences can guide us towards justice, wholeness, and accountability.
The Dr. Robin Show
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The Dr. Robin Show addresses today's most pressing societal challenges through soulful conversation that unlocks the heart of the matter. A licensed psychologist and bestselling author, Dr. Robin was first introduced to viewers around the world during her years as the on-air therapist for The Oprah Winfrey Show. Today, she brings a uniquely healing, heartfelt yet no-nonsense approach to how we as a nation can transform adversity into purpose and power.
The Omi Show
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The Omi Show, hosted by Omi Bell (formerly known as Shelly Omilâdé Bell), brings you authentic insight into the world of finance, pop culture, tech and business news. The show will keep you informed, able to problem solve and takeaway solutions to plan for the future you desire for your business or personal life. The Omi Show listeners are more than fans. They are a community - our listeners are "Omi Homies!"
Bigger than Politics with Shermichael Singleton
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Bigger than Politics is dedicated to discussing the intersection of politics and culture. Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, or Independent — the show seeks to explore the nuances of politics and the cultural underpinnings that impacts policy, elections, and culture.
Forward Progress
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Hosted by award winning NBA broadcaster Jason Jackson and former NFL linebacker Kirk Morrison, "Forward Progress" is a weekly show that features conversations with athletes and activists about the pursuit for racial equality, social justice and the intersection between sports and race in America.
Al Sharpton
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The Al Sharpton Show tackles a range of issues from national news stories, key issues impacting people of color, presidential politics, and more. "The Rev.", as he is affectionately called by close friends and supporters, is bringing his powerful voice to radio and getting the answers to real questions.
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Heather B.
Say hello to Heather B. Whether it’s by music, television, film, or radio, Heather has found a way into people’s homes and hearts for more than two decades. Her music career and personality landed her an audition at MTV where she became a cast member on the very first season of the iconic television series The Real World.
The global success of that franchise coupled with Heather’s perseverance and talent—including skills as a certified mixologist and chef—led her to become a welcoming host on three different channels at SiriusXM + Pandora. She serves as Sway’s co-host on Sway in the Morning (Shade 45), and host of both Heather B. Live! (Urban View) and The Happy Hour with Heather B. on SiriusXM FLY. You better believe HB is the perfect personality to dish out what the people want! Get FLY with Heather B.
Clay Cane
Clay Cane is an award-winning journalist, author, lecturer, and filmmaker. He is a member of the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, and his work has been featured at the Obama White House. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed Live Through This: Surviving the Intersections of Sexuality, God, and Race.
Lurie Daniel Favors
Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq. is an activist, attorney and author with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. She serves as Interim Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, a racial justice law center committed to the legal needs of New Yorkers of African descent and the disenfranchised. She is the co-founder of Breaking the Cycle Consulting Services LLC, which specializes in preparing youth, educators, and parents to utilize culturally responsive methods to increase academic achievement in at risk student populations. Lurie is the author of "Afro State of Mind: Memories of a Nappy Headed Black Girl" and contributing author to "The Birth of a Nation: Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement."
Karen Hunter
Karen Hunter is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, professor and publisher. She is co-author of eight New York Times bestsellers. In addition to being the CEO of Karen Hunter Books, Karen is a former sports and news reporter with the New York Daily News, where she was the paper 's first African-American female news columnist.
Lou Hutt
Join Lou Hutt CPA, Attorney, Entrepreneur and Author, every weekend as he unveils the secrets, clues and alternatives on an array of tax, business and financial issues. Using everyday language, Lou helps transform the most complicated situation into one that is easier to understand and suggests tools and tactics to overcome the challenge.
Dr. Wilmer Leon
Wilmer J. Leon, III, Ph.D is a political scientist whose primary areas of expertise are black politics and public policy.
Joe Madison
Joe Madison "The Black Eagle" is a recognized human and civil rights activist, African slavery abolitionist, TV commentator, columnist, lecturer, labor and corporate spokesman, musician, athlete and member of the NAACP 's national board of directors, for which he helped register one million new voters.
Mike Muse
Mike Muse is a Political Provocateur, known for making politics sexy, youthful and engaging. His forte is leading conversations around the country on the business and intersection of music, pop culture, and politics.
Rev. Al Sharpton
Community leader, politician, minister and advocate Rev. Al Sharpton's career began with his first sermon at age 4. His work has taken him "from the streets to the suites," where he continues to demand that the American political establishment include people of every race, gender, class, and belief.
L. Joy Willimas
L. Joy Williams is a national political strategist, civics teacher, consultant, public speaker and social justice advocate. She is a trusted strategic adviser to elected leaders and organizations across the country and is sought after by various media outlets for her wide-ranging expertise on politics and social justice. L. Joy also serves as President of Brooklyn NAACP and is the founding chairman of Higher Heights for America. Go to L. Joy's website at ljoywilliams.com.
Dr. Robin L. Smith
Dr. Robin L. Smith, or "Dr. Robin" as she is affectionately known, is a #1 bestselling author, sought-after national speaker, and experienced media personality who addresses today’s most pressing societal challenges through fearless truth telling. As a licensed psychologist, she brings a unique healing perspective to our nation’s most daunting social justice and mental health issues—from systemic racism and racial violence, to grief and loss, to discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation, to recovering and rebounding as a nation after the devastation of the COVID–19 pandemic. Warm and wise, nonjudgmental yet no-nonsense, Dr. Robin draws from her professional and personal experiences to help others transform adversity into purpose and power.
Shermichael Singleton
Shermichael Singleton is a political consultant, writer, commentator, and former contributing host of Vox Media’s Consider It. He is a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Law and Policy honoree for his contributions to politics and media.
As a political operative, he worked on the presidential campaigns of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, during which he focused on youth outreach and engagement. From there he went on to work on former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign in campaign operations and coalitions, traveling the country during the 2012 election. During the 2015 and 2016 cycle, he worked on the presidential campaign of Dr. Ben Carson as the faith coalitions advisor tasked with targeting and building coalitions within the faith community. He now appears regularly on MSNBC where he offers political analysis.
Omi Bell
Named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Powerful Women in Business, Omi Bell is a computer scientist, system disruptor, and business strategist who moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live, build, and foster better relationships. She connects entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations in order to diversify their talent pipeline, increase equity, and grow their brands.
Qasim Rashid
Qasim Rashid is a human rights lawyer, author, a Truman National Security fellow, and a former nominee for the United States Congress.