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.

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

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. SCOTUS Takes on Controversial Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case

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. FEMA Can Cover Rent Expenses

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. Uber Announces New CEO

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

GREG SNYDER

Greg Snyder is a dharma teacher at Brooklyn Zen Center, as well as its co-founder and current President. He is also the Senior Director of Buddhist Studies at Union Theological Seminary, where he directs and teaches in a Masters of Divinity program focused on Buddhism and Inter-religious Engagement. Greg’s practice of Zen and the dharma includes an understanding that personal and social liberation are a deeply integrated process of mutual unfolding. In addition to teaching in a formal Zen context, he facilitates Undoing Whiteness and Undoing Patriarchy workshops and ongoing groups that focus on investigating self-identities that may unconsciously perpetuate societal suffering. Construct of Race is a Power Dynamic Human Supremacies

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. Breast Cancer Awareness Week

ARI BERMAN

Ari Berman is a senior contributing writer for The Nation magazine and a Fellow at The Nation Institute. His new 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. Political Party Evolution Trump's Tweets Impact on the Office of the Presidency

TERRELL J. STARR

Terrell J. Starr is Senior Reporter at Foxtrot Alpha, 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.

The Danger of Russia’s Hacking

DR. PAM POPPER

Dr. Pam Popper, Ph.D., N.D. is a naturopath, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition, medicine and health, and the Executive Director of Wellness Forum Health. The company offers educational programs to both consumers and providers that facilitate informed medical decision-making, diet and lifestyle intervention, and improved long-term health outcomes. Through its own network of providers, Wellness Forum Health offers direct-to-consumer healthcare services. Understanding Addictive Behavior

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 True Mission of the Confederacy

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. Bannon is Right With a Potential Trump 2020 Landslide

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. Bill Cosby's Career is Tarnished

LINDA SPRADLEY DUNN

Linda Spradley Dunn spent fourteen years at IBM, where she received numerous awards and moved quickly through the ranks but always knew she would one day be her own boss. Armed with world-class training and a disciplined sales technique that placed customers at the center, Ms. Spradley Dunn stepped out on her own. Twenty years later, after numerous companies, Ms. Spradley Dunn commands the ear and marketing dollars of Fortune 500 companies that seek her advice on multicultural marketing strategies and want to connect with a powerful network of multicultural, affluent and influential women.

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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. Elections Have Always Been About White People

KEITH ELLISON

Congressman Keith Ellison represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Ellison’s guiding philosophy is based on “generosity and inclusion” and his priorities in Congress are building prosperity for working families, promoting peace, pursuing environmental sustainability, and advancing civil and human rights. Fidel Castro's Life & Legacy

SHAUN KING

Shaun King is the Senior Justice Writer for the New York Daily News. His pieces are commentary on social justice, police brutality, and race relations.

The Story of Pedro Hernandez

TIFFANY HAWKINS

Tiffany Hawkins is the Head of Private Investments (PI) and Business Development for Momentum Advisors, a boutique wealth management firm with nearly $100 million dollars under management. She has over 12 years of expertise in the creation, market engagement and distribution of top brands and consumer businesses, globally.

The Mistake of Not Maxing Out Your 401K

ALLAN BOOMER

Allan Boomer is the Chief Investment Officer and founder of Momentum Advisors. He has been in the financial industry for over 15 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 Mistake of Not Maxing Out Your 401K

OUR GUESTS

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ARNITA JOHNSON

[CEO of AMB Credit Consultants]
Arnita Johnson is a consumer advocate, certified credit consultant, and owner of AMB Credit Consultants, one of the fastest growing multimillion dollar credit repair companies in the country. She's dedicated to helping thousands of average consumers to get a second chance at having good credit and feeling confident about their financial profile.
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CHUCK MODIANO

[NY Daily News Writer / Activist]
Chuck Modiano is an organizer and writer with a focus on power, oppression and privilege in sports. He is an activist for equality and often protests against racism, bigotry, and oppression.
The Lack of Law Enforcement Was a Major Factor in Charlottesville

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CHUCK D

[Hip Hop Legend]
Chuck D is the ultimate political rapper, firebrand and socially conscious spokesperson for Black America, whose strident, clear baritone voice is one of the most instantly recognizable in hip hop. He is also a producer, author and activist. As the founder, main rapper and lyricist and driving force behind Public Enemy, he created one of the greatest groups of all time — whose cultural impact in the late 1980s and early 1990s did for hip hop what the Sex Pistols did for punk. A teetotal polemicist who fused rap and black-power politics like none before or since, Chuck D has inspired acts as diverse as Common, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Korn. He is still active today, having never sold out or toned down his message.
We're Farther Behind Than Before

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CHRIS HOGAN

[Financial Expert]
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.
How to Work Your Money

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REGINA BATESON

[Crowdpac Candidate]
Regina Bateson is running for Congress because California's 4th District deserves a voice in Washington, DC. Our district has real needs, and we deserve real solutions. Regina is a pragmatic problem-solver who will fight for jobs, affordable healthcare, and the environment.
Running Against an Incumbent Worse Than Trump

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LAMA ROD OWENS

[Buddhist Teacher]
Lama Rod Owens has a blend of formal Buddhist training and life experience that gives him a unique ability to understand, relate and engage with those around him in a way that’s spacious and sincere. His gentle, laid-back demeanor and willingness to bare his heart and soul makes others want to do the same. Even when seated in front of a room, he’s next to you, sharing his stories and struggles with an openness vulnerability and gentle humor that makes you genuinely feel good about who you are, with all your flaws and foibles, you’re lovable and deserving of happiness and joy. He invites you into the cross sections of his life as a Black, queer male, born and raised in the South, and heavily influenced by the church and its community.
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STEPHEN A. SMITH

[Sports Radio & Television Host]
Stephen A. Smith is an American sports television personality, sports radio host, & sports journalist. Smith is a commentator on ESPN First Take. He also makes frequent appearances as an NBA analyst on SportsCenter. He also is an NBA analyst for ESPN on NBA Countdown and NBA broadcasts on ESPN.
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DON AVIV

[COO of Interfor International]
Don Aviv, CPP, PSP, PCI, serves as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Physical Security Group at Interfor, Inc. Mr. Aviv has extensive experience in physical security, risk management, crisis mitigation and investigations. Mr. Aviv is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland University College. He is an expert in the field of physical security. Prior to joining Interfor, Mr. Aviv was the Global Security Manager for Parametric Technology Corporation, an international software company, where he was responsible for the security and safety of company assets and personnel within 138 field offices globally.
4 Easy Steps to Plan for the Worst

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JOSH ACCARDO

[Stand-Up Comedian]
Josh Accardo is an in-demand stand-up comic who has been featured at top clubs in New York City and across the country, including Caroline's on Broadway, Gotham Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, Hollywood Comedy Store, and as the opener for Mariah Carey at the San Diego Open Air Theater. He has also performed with some of the nation’s most popular comedy acts, including Joe Rogan, Nick DiPaolo, Artie Lange, Jim Gaffigan, and Craig Robinson.
Inspiration to Become a Comedian

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RON FINLEY

[Gangsta Gardener]
Ron Finley is an artist, designer & gardener, based in Los Angeles. Finley serves the community by teaching people the power of growing your own food.
Becoming a Gangsta Gardener

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JOHN FUGELSANG

[Comedian / Radio Host]
John Fugelsang is the host of Tell Me Everything on SiriusXM Insight Channel 121. On the show, he challenges conventional wisdom on politics, media, religion, and pop culture. John is now the host of Page Six TV on Fox. He is also a regular on CNN, MSNBC, and has appeared more than 20 times on ABC's hit show, “Politically Incorrect” with Bill Maher. He has contributed to both Huffington Post and Daily Kos. He sold out theaters across the country with Stephanie Miller on “The Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour”, has been nominated for a Drama League award for his off-Broadway solo show, “Guilt: A Love Story”. He's appeared at Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival, HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival, and on stage in DC alongside Lewis Black and Dick Gregory. He's also performed for American Troops abroad, including on a humanitarian mission in Haiti.
The False Justification of Slavery & Race Through Christianity

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NOREENA HERTZ

[SiriusXM Insight Host]
A renowned economist and strategic thinker with an impressive track record in predicting global trends, Noreena graduated from university at the age of 19. By 23, Hertz was advising the Russian government on its economic reforms and investors on M&A transactions as the Russian economy opened up to capitalism. At the age of 29, Hertz was working with the governments of Israel, Egypt, Palestine and Jordan on the role economics could play in The Middle East Peace Process. She is now the first overseas host for SiriusXM. Her show MegaHertz: London Calling is on SiriusXM Insight Channel 121.
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KEVIN FRAZIER

[Host of Entertainment Tonight]
Kevin Frazier is a co-host of Entertainment Tonight and the founder and Owner of the urban entertainment website HipHollywood.com.
The NFL is a Business

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ATUL TANDON

[CEO of Opportunity International]
Atul Tandon is a nonprofit executive, entrepreneur, humanitarian and author. Tandon currently serves as CEO of Opportunity International United States, leading the organization’s activities to engage American donors, funders, corporations, foundations and the public in Opportunity’s work to help the very poor, those who live on less than $2 a day, to break the cycle of endemic poverty, transform their lives and strengthen their families and communities. He also helps lead the organization’s efforts to continue expanding its impact around the world to help clients create or sustain 20 million jobs by 2020. Tandon has enjoyed a highly successful 30-year career in a variety of senior leadership positions among industries as wide as consumer banking, e-commerce, humanitarian relief, and development.
Fighting to End Global Poverty

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SYMONE SANDERS

[Former Press Secretary to Bernie Sanders]
Symone Sanders was the national press secretary for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. She was 25 at the time, making Sanders the youngest press secretary on record for a presidential campaign. She is currently a Democratic strategist and political commentator on CNN.
The Effect of Obama's Charisma

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AKINAH RAHMAAN

[Founder of Banana Skirt Productions]
Akinah Rahmaan is the founder and owner of Banana Skirt Productions, a New York based lifestyle fitness brand that specializes in choreographed dance workouts. Equipped with nearly 15 years of experience as a music and marketing executive, Rahmaan is responsible for handling all aspects of operations at Banana Skirt, including the curation of music playlists. Her dedication, passion and love for music and movement has attracted clients like Mashable, Spotify, Teen Vogue, In Style and BuzzFeed. Banana Skirt, which is dubbed after the trailblazer Josephine Baker, is a natural extension of Akinah’s deep and wide-ranging music expertise.
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RAMONA ORTEGA

[Founder/CEO of My Money My Future]
Ramona Ortega is the founder and CEO of Mi Dinero Mi Futuro [My Money My Future], a financial-tech company that empowers Latinas to manage their money with confidence. She is also the VP of Strategic Partnerships for the Latino Startup Alliance, which creates culturally relevant financial content that connects them to curated financial products.
Personal Finance Advice for Millennials

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MALCOLM NANCE

[Counter-Terrorism Expert]
Malcolm Nance is a retired United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer in naval cryptology and author, scholar and media commentator on international terrorism, intelligence, insurgency and torture. Nance is an expert in the history, personalities and organization of al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL); jihadi radicalization, Islamic extremism in Middle East, Southwest Asian and African terror groups, as well as counterinsurgency and asymmetric warfare. He speaks Arabic and is active in the field of national security policy particularly in anti- and counter-terrorism intelligence, terrorist strategy and tactics, torture and counter-ideology in combating Islamic extremism.
Trump's Afghanistan Strategy is Lip Service

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FAITH EVANS

[Recording Artist]
With her powerful, honeyed soprano and talent for songwriting and record production, Faith Evans is one of R&B's all-time greats, despite her name forever being linked to hip hop through her association with Bad Boy Records and her marriage to the rap legend, the Notorious B.I.G. Evans became known as the First Lady of Bad Boy after Sean “Puffy” Combs signed her to his influential label in 1994. The same year, Evans married Christopher Wallace — aka the Notorious BIG — and found herself at the center of the bitter East Coast/West Coast rap rivalry, which would claim the lives of Wallace and his great rival, Tupac Shakur, in 1996-97.
Being Involved With “Biggie: The Life of Notorious BIG”

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LUKE JAMES

[Actor / Artist]
Luke James a singer/songwriter who truly embodies the honesty and fresh, organic soulfulness that’s been in relatively short supply of late in contemporary music. Now that sounds like a pretty tall order for a newcomer to fulfill. However, the New Orleans native is very much up to the task. In fact, you’ve no doubt heard his work: he co-wrote Chris Brown’s “Crawl” and has penned songs for Justin Bieber (“That Should Be Me”) and Britney Spears (“Kill The Lights”), among others. And his growing fan base includes none other than Beyoncé, who selected James to appear in her “Run the World” video.
Discovering His Talent

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