RADIO PERSONALITY

Named one of the “Heavy Hundred” (The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts In America) by industry bible Talkers Magazine, Karen has blazed a trail, bringing more action and less talk to the medium. She not only has some of the most provocative interviews with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the world, she is also a change agent—challenging her listeners to participate in the success they want to see and be.

Karen was awarded the Gene Burns Memorial Award for Freedom of Speech by Talkers Magazine (considered the Oscars of radio). Essence Magazine named Karen one of the “Woke100” in 2018 as a Change Agent.

She led the charge to take down the Confederate flag in South Carolina with a petition that garnered 577,000 signatures in three days in 2015. She has also used her radio platform to build the No. 1 app (Party of Lincoln) in the govtech sector and a major voter registration drive, #10for2018, for Urban View Vote.

Named one of the “Heavy Hundred” (The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America) every year she’s been on SiriusXM, Karen has blazed a trail, bringing more action and less talk to the medium. She not only has some of the most provocative interviews with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the world, she is also a change agent—challenging her listeners to participate in the success they want to see and be.

AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST

A former sports and news reporter with the New York Daily News for 16 years, Karen served four of those years on the editorial board of The News, where she was a member of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize- and Polk Award-winning teams. She was also the paper’s first African-American female news columnist.

BOOK MAVEN

As the head of Karen Hunter Books (KHB), an imprint with Simon & Schuster, Karen has published No. 1 New York Times bestseller True You by pop icon Janet Jackson, New York Times bestselling Kris Jenner and All Things Kardashian by Kris Jenner, and New York Times bestselling Mama Dearest by the late E. Lynn Harris. In 2014, KHB released My Country ‘Tis Of Thee by Congressman Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, In the Kitchen with Kris by Kris Jenner and Thinspired by Mara Schiavocampo. Karen also published the critically acclaimed autobiographical novel An Angry-Ass Black Woman by Karen Quinones Miller.

PROFESSOR

A New Jersey native and Drew University graduate, Karen taught at NYU and is currently a full-time professor and Distinguished Lecturer at Hunter College.

ABOUT THE KAREN HUNTER SHOW

In June of 2015, Karen Hunter authored a petition calling for the removal of the confederate flag from the statehouse of South Carolina in the wake of the massacre of nine people at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Within three days, more than 500,000 people signed that petition. Within a week, Gov. Nikki Haley vowed to take down the flag. Within two weeks, the flag was removed.

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This is the power of The Karen Hunter Show. As the host often says, “The Karen Hunter Show is not a talk show, it is an “action” show!” Thought-provoking and cutting-edge, KHS features candid conversations on the topics of the day and segments with guests across a variety of mediums to empower listeners.

FEATURED GUESTS

CONTRIBUTORS

LURIE D. FAVORS

Lurie Daniel Favors is an activist and attorney with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. She currently serves as the general counsel for the Center of Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College in New York City. Before graduating from New York University School of Law as a Root-Tilden-Kern public interest scholar, Ms. Daniel Favors co-founded Sankofa Community Empowerment, Inc., a non-profit organization designed to empower racially disenfranchised communities. She also co-founded Breaking the Cycle Consulting Services LLC, which specializes in creating comprehensive professional development for educators, youth education programs and family workshops designed to address the crisis in urban education through the use of culturally responsive teaching.

CHRIS HOGAN

For more than a decade, Chris Hogan has served at Ramsey Solutions, spreading a message of hope and financial peace to audiences across the country as a financial coach and Ramsey Personality. Chris helps people plan for their future and reach their retirement goals through his Retire Inspired live events and R:IQ assessment tool. His book, Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age. It’s a Financial Number, released in January 2016 and is a number one national best-seller. An expert on mortgages and investing, he’s an engaging and electrifying speaker who is equally at home leading corporate training sessions as he is speaking to college students and professors. Chris works with high profile clients, including business leaders, professional athletes and entertainers, to help them develop financial strategies to generate revenue, protect their wealth, and secure their futures. Chris is also a regular contributor to the EntreLeadership Podcast, one of the leading podcasts on business and leadership. Making Your Money Work For You

LAURA COATES

Constitutional expert, former federal prosecutor and Legal Analyst for CNN, Laura Coates is an influential voice on legal matters and a contributor to the Karen Hunter Show. She is also the host of the Laura Coates Show on SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126. A New Era of Partisan Gerrymandering

JENNIFER HAMMOND

Jennifer Hammond is a realtor with over 20 years of experience. She is the host of the Jennifer Hammond Show, a weekly real estate radio show on SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126. She gets great fulfillment from using her knowledge and experience in the field of real estate investing to help her listeners understand the fundamentals of the world of real estate. For Jennifer, there’s no satisfaction like knowing the important role she can play in finding people the best home. In addition to her real estate and radio broadcasting work, Jennifer is a philanthropist with a huge heart. Virtual Reality Dorm Design

TORIN ELLIS

Torin Ellis is a Human Capital Strategist, focused on the art of recruiting diverse talent using various creative methods. Torin has an accomplished background that includes 17 years of human capital efforts, military service, several Board of Director appointments and unwavering spirit of giving back to the community and emerging youth. He is the author of “Rip the Resume: Job Search & Interview Power Prep.” Torin is a weekly contributor to the Karen Hunter Show.

LAUREN FIX

Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, author, spokesperson, media guest, keynote speaker, television car host, race car driver and ASE certified technician. A trusted car expert, Lauren is a top woman in the automotive world and provides an insider’s perspective on a wide range of automotive topics and safety issues. She's a fierce consumer advocate and a Jill-of-all trades in the automotive and entertainment industries. How to Handle Water-Damaged Cars

DR. LaJOYCE BROOKSHIRE

Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire is an ordained minister, a Doctor of Naturopathy, Doctor of Naturopathic Ministry, Master Herbalist, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, an avid lover of African Dance, and an advocate for Literacy and Abstinence. As a graduate of Trinity College of Natural Health, Dr. Brookshire is a Naturopath in the Poconos treating many how to stay well with nature. Affectionately called “The Good Doctor,” Dr. Brookshire teaches that you ARE what you eat. Becoming Aretha's Publicist

ARI BERMAN

Ari Berman is a senior contributing writer for The Nation magazine and a Fellow at The Nation Institute. His book, "Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America," was published in August 2015 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He has written extensively about American politics, civil rights, and the intersection of money and politics. His stories have also appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian, and he is a frequent guest and commentator on MSNBC and NPR. His first book, "Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics," was published in 2010 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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REED GALEN

Reed Galen is a veteran of public affairs and politics. He served as Deputy Campaign Manager for John McCain’s presidential campaign and Deputy Campaign Manager for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s successful 2006 re-election campaign. Prior to his move to California, Galen worked on both the 2000 and 2004 campaigns of President George W. Bush. Between campaigns, Galen spent a year at the White House and served the Bush Administration at both the US Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security. The Changing Meaning of Republicanism

TERRELL J. STARR

Terrell J. Starr is Senior Reporter at The Root, where his pieces are focused on Russian – US politics. He has seven years of journalism experience in public radio, social media, magazines, photography and online reporting.

Alabama's White Voter Morality Complex

KENNETH C. DAVIS

Kenneth C. Davis is a historian and the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America’s Hidden History; and Don’t Know Much About^® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.6 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don’t Know Much About^® series for adults and children. The Untold Story of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic Slave Rebellions

L. JOY WILLIAMS

L. Joy Williams is a national political strategist, media thought leader, 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 expertise in politics, civic engagement, and social justice. She is the Founder and Principal of New York-based consulting firm LJW Strategies, President of the Brooklyn NAACP, National Board Member of PAC+ and founding Chairman of Higher Heights for America. L. Joy is also the host of the Sunday Civics podcast, which airs every Sunday at 10a EST on SiriusXM Urban View channel 126. Inspiration for 'Sunday Civics'

GODFREY

Godfrey is one of the hottest comedians on the circuit. Growing up in Chicago, he constantly got in trouble for misbehaving and being an all-around class clown. Godfrey’s Nigerian parents unknowingly encouraged his bad behavior by showing him classic comedy films from an early age. While performing impressions of his college football teammates, Godfrey realized his irreverent style of comedy might be more than just a hobby. As one of the most dominant forces in the comedy circuit, Godfrey has been seen on stages from New York and Los Angeles to Dubai. Black Celebrities Interracial Dating

DR. JASON JOHNSON

Dr. Jason Johnson is a professor, political analyst and public speaker. Fresh, unflappable, objective, he is known for his ability to break down stories with wit and candor. Dr. Jason Johnson is an up and coming voice in political and social commentary. Johnson is the author of the book, Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell, which has been featured in Campaigns and Elections magazine and on National Public Radio. He is a tenured professor in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. The Savviness of Omarosa

THE MOMENTUM ADVISORS

Tiffany Hawkins is the Head of Private Investments (PI) and Business Development for Momentum Advisors, a boutique wealth management firm with nearly $300 million under advisement. She has over 12 years of expertise in the creation, market engagement and distribution of top brands and consumer businesses, globally, and has now taken a direction toward the development and ownership of new business ventures for her clients: notable families, professional athletes, entertainers, and qualifies entrepreneurial individuals. Allan Boomer is the Chief Investment Officer and founder of Momentum Advisors. He has been in the financial industry for over 20 years, and has spent the bulk of his career advising institutional clients, and wealthy families. Prior to founding Momentum, Allan spent 7 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was a Vice President in the firm's Private Wealth Management group. While at Goldman, he managed a $450 million investment portfolio on a team that oversaw $7 billion in client assets. Allan began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1995. The Problem with Athlete Advisors

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HILARY JACOBS HENDEL

[Author]
To relieve her patients’ suffering, psychotherapist Hilary Jacobs Hendel switched from practicing traditional talk psychotherapy to Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). Traditional therapy focuses on people’s thoughts and stories while AEDP is a healing methodology that helps people connect with their core emotions. Hendel teaches us that core emotions like joy, anger, sadness, fear, and excitement, are automatic and universal physical experiences; this is firmly grounded in neuroscience. Lack of access to these core emotions is at the root of anxiety, depression, and many other problems people suffer from today. We can all be taught to rediscover our core emotions with The Change Triangle, an easy to learn tool that Hendel uses to help people move through emotions to a place of calm and which is an important part of healing anxiety and depression. After years of using this tool in her private practice, Hendel was convinced that it could be a life-changing resource for anyone.
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GEORGE WALLACE

[Comedian]
George Wallace is an award-winning stand-up comic and renowned Vegas headliner, having also established a TV and film career.
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DEB HAALAND

[US House Candidate NM-1]
Debra A. Haaland is a politician and attorney from New Mexico. She is a former Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico and the 2018 Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives to represent New Mexico's 1st congressional district.
Running For Congress

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MIDWIN CHARLES

[Attorney]
Midwin Charles is founder of the law firm Midwin Charles & Associates LLC and a Contributor at Essence Magazine. She provides regular commentary on law, pop culture and politics for various television shows and networks, including CNN, HLN, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, and TV One.
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DR. MICHELLE McMACKEN

[Internal Medicine Physician]
Michelle McMacken, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and an assistant professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine. An honors graduate of Yale University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, she has more than ten years of experience practicing primary care, directing a medical weight-loss program, and teaching doctors-in-training at Bellevue Hospital Center in NYC. An enthusiastic supporter of plant-based nutrition, she is committed to educating patients, medical students, and doctors about the power of healthy eating and lifestyle modification.
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TAMIA

[Singer-Songwriter]
For six-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, Tamia, “Music is just a part of me and everything I do, every step that I take.” The Canadian-born vocal powerhouse has lived by that mantra for a career spanning over two decades and solidifying her as one of the most recognizable voices in R&B music.Tamia’s voice has become synonymous with the new definition of soul and spawned hits like ‘You Put A Move On My Heart’, ‘Stranger in My
House’, Officially Missing You, ‘So Into You’ (later re-recorded with Fabolous in 2003), and the 2012 hit single ‘Beautiful Surprise’.
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GINA ORTIZ-JONES

[Democratic Candidate for TX-23]
Gina Ortiz Jones is an Iraq War veteran, Captain in the United States Air Force, intelligence officer and politician. She is the 2018 Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative from Texas's 23rd congressional district. Her opponent in the 2018 elections is incumbent Republican Will Hurd.
Running For Office

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AMANDA WARREN

[Actress]
Amanda Warren is an actress. She has acted on both film and television. She is perhaps best known for her role as Lucy Warburton on the drama television series The Leftovers.
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REV. DEFOREST SOARIES JR.

[Pastor]
Rev. DeForest Soaries Jr. is the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, New Jersey. His pastoral ministry focuses on spiritual growth, educational excellence, economic empowerment and faith-based community development. He is the author of “dfree™ Breaking Free from Financial Slavery,” which was published in February 2011 by Zondervan. “dfree®: Breaking Free from Financial Slavery” is based on Dr. Soaries’ dfree® strategy, which uses a four-prong approach to teach people how to be debt free. It is his goal for his 7,000-member congregation to be debt free. A dfree® lifestyle means living without debt, deficits and delinquencies. The dfree® strategy, established in 2005, is available to churches, credit unions and colleges and universities across America. dfree® was also the focus of the third installment of CNN’s Black in America documentary “Almighty Debt,” which aired Oct. 21, 2010. The 90-minute cable-news feature highlighted three families at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens who were facing tough financial times as a result of the recession, from home foreclosure to underemployment and the struggles associated with paying for college.
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JENNIFER JONES-AUSTIN

[CEO of FPWA]
Jennifer Jones Austin is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), a prominent New York City social policy and advocacy organization with 200 member human services agencies operating throughout New York City. Prior to joining FPWA, Ms. Jones Austin served as Senior Vice President of United Way of New York City where she led the development and implementation of United Way's Community Impact “Program to Policy” business model, which resulted in community level and systems improvements in education, financial stability, and health and nutrition.
Affirmative Action on the Line with Kavanaugh Vote

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ELIZABETH ROCHIN

[Vice President, Nursing Services at Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses]
Liz joined AWHONN in 2016 and is responsible for advancing the areas of women’s health, obstetric and neonatal programs for the association. Liz has over 25 years of Women’s and Children’s experience and has devoted her professional career to the care of women and children with roles as a staff nurse, nursing educator and most recently executive leadership. She has presented nationally on patient experience and mentoring new nursing leaders. In 2008, Liz was named to the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina, and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau. In addition to her clinical work and expertise, Liz has taught at the baccalaureate and graduate levels at East Carolina University College of Nursing. She is board certified as a Nurse Executive by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Breastfeeding & Supporting Mothers

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WADE & CHERYL WILLIS HUDSON

[Editors of 'We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices']
What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists. Featuring poems, letters, personal essays, art, and other works from such industry leaders as Jacqueline Woodson (Brown Girl Dreaming), Jason Reynolds (All American Boys), Kwame Alexander (The Crossover), Andrea Pippins (I Love My Hair), Sharon Draper (Out of My Mind), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Ellen Oh (cofounder of We Need Diverse Books), and artists Ekua Holmes, Rafael Lopez, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and more, this anthology empowers the nation's youth to listen, learn, and build a better tomorrow.
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

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CHARLENE CARRUTHERS

[Author & Activist]
Charlene Carruthers is a black queer feminist activist and organizer. Her work aims to create young leaders in marginalized communities to fight for community interests and liberation. Carruthers' career in justice advocacy spans over ten years, working with some high-profile activist organizations including Color of Change and Women's Media Center. She was an integral member in the creation of the Black Youth Project 100, and has served as National Director or National Coordinator since the organization's founding in 2013. She is also the author of 'Unapologetic,' a guide to upending mainstream ideas about race, class, and gender carves out a path to collective liberation.
'Unapologetic' & Liberation For All People

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DR. ERIC J. CHAMBERS

[Founder of The CUT Network]
Dr. Eric J. Chambers is a 4-time Emmy/5-time Golden Mike Award-winning documentary filmmaker based in Southern California. For nine years he hosted his wildly popular Jazzspel TV show on The Word Network. Among his guests were Beyoncé, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Mark Wahlberg, Arsenio Hall, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson and more. In addition, he has worked for such entities as The Reelz Channel, CBS, NBC, ABC, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, DirecTV and NFL Network.
Emmett Till's Father

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MIKE ESPY

[US Senate Candidate for Mississippi]
Mike Espy is a politician of the Democratic Party. From 1987 to 1993, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi. From 1993 to 1994, he served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Bill Clinton. He was both the first African American and first person from the Deep South in that position. On March 5, 2018, Espy announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Thad Cochran.
Top 3 Issues to Help Mississippi

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MICHAEL AVENATTI

[Attorney]
Michael Avenatti is a high-profile American attorney, commentator and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. He routinely appears on television and in the print media as a commentator on a range of issues and is widely considered one of the foremost trial lawyers in the nation, with trial victories in multiple states and venues across the country. Michael often works closely with the press and media in connection with his legal practice – an area in which most lawyers falter and under-utilize. During his career, he has represented parties in a number of lawsuits that have gained international media attention, including two cases featured on the news magazine show 60 Minutes, as well as in cases brought against the National Football League, various celebrity defendants, including Paris Hilton and Jim Carrey, athletes, high-ranking business executives, and Fortune 100 companies.
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CHARREAH JACKSON

[Essence Senior Editor]
Charreah K. Jackson is the Senior Editor for ESSENCE, touching the brand's audience of 13 million, and the author of Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman’s Playbook for Love & Success. She is a featured expert on CNN, NBC and Sirius and her stories have been featured on Time, Fortune, Good Morning America and The Today Show. At BossBrideTribe.com, she leads an international group of more than 1,000 women.
Taking Care of Yourself

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DR. CATRISE AUSTIN

[Dentist]
For nearly 20 years, New York City cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, better known as The Queen of Smiles, has been in the business of transforming smiles for singles, business people, celebrities, and simply anyone looking to simply enjoy life with a better smile. Dr. Austin says, “I take my job as a cosmetic dentist very seriously and quite personally because dentistry actually changed my life as a teen. When I was a young child I noticed that my teeth were different. By the time I reached high school, I really started to feel a bit self-conscious about my smile. So at the age of 15, my mom invested in braces to improve my smile. When the braces were removed 1 year later, my life completely changed!”
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CRAIG VAUGHAN

[CEO of Vaughn Capital Advisors]
Craig Vaughan is the managing partner of VCA. He has spent 19 years executing commercial and strategic transactions at the intersection of media and technology. Craig began his investment banking career with Goldman Sachs in the Communications, Media and Entertainment group. Before founding VCA, he was a Senior Executive at Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) leading the firms’ mobile effort, and executing M&A and fund formation transactions. Prior to joining CAA, Vaughan held strategic development roles at 21st Century Fox and Sony Pictures. Vaughan is a founding advisor to the QueensBridge Fund which invests in leading startups including Dropbox, Lyft, Robinhood, Casper, and Thrive Market. Craig began his career in middle-market commercial lending at NationsBank (now Bank of America), and has since closed over $5 billion in transaction volume.
Transitioning to Owning Your Own Firm

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BRADLEY GIBSON

[Broadway Actor]
Bradley Gibson is an actor known for his roles in the Broadway musicals “A Bronx Tale” and “The Lion King.”
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