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 weekly contributor to the Karen Hunter Show. She is also the host of the Laura Coates Show on SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126. The Russia Probe's Special Counsel

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. She is a weekly contributor to the Karen Hunter Show. Veterans' Struggles with Non-Adaptive Housing

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. Advice for Black Women in the Workplace

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. Preparing Your Car for Winter

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.

Gerrymandering Explained

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. Converting from Republican to Independent

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

NIDA KHAN

Nida Khan is an independent journalist and political commentator whose work has appeared in the Huffington Post, CNN.com, the NY Daily News, Essence Magazine and elsewhere. Trump’s Travel Ban is a Test

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. Dealing With Weight Fluctuation

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. Analyzing Impeachment

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. Infrastructure Week

ANGELA E. MATTHEWS

Angela Matthews is a thought leader and Influencer in the space of Mindfulness as it pertains to Marketing and Investing. She is currently the CEO of AM Social Media and Founder of the Mindful Investors Club. Angela has taken over 75 courses in Marketing and Financial Services, as well as helped over 27 companies transform the way they do business. She is an avid Philanthropist and recently served as the Chairman of the Board for the Young Leadership Council of Boys Town New York. With an eye for business and investing Angela’s mission is to create a wave of influence and abundance that will shift the way our era views Influence. What to Expect if the Market Crashes

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.

Keys to Success

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. Gun Reform Won't Happen Following the Alexandria Shooting

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 Legacy of Terrence Crutcher

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.

Athletes' Mismanagement of Newfound Wealth

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. Athletes' Mismanagement of Newfound Wealth

KEVIN Y. BROWN

Kevin Y. Brown is the founder of mydebtfreecollege.com and is an authority on how to attend and graduate from college debt-free. He also lectures on personal identity and maximizing potential and resources. By building and maintaining positive relationships with Clark Atlanta University professors and administrators, and doing all, that was necessary to “meet everyone halfway.” Kevin strategically made his way through college without incurring student loan debt. Since graduating, Kevin has been helping others identify resources for a debt-free college education. Tips to Make College More Affordable

DR. WILMER LEON

Dr. Wilmer Leon is a Political Analyst whose primary areas of expertise are Black Politics, American Government, and Public Policy. For 11 years he was a Lecturer/Teaching Associate in the Political Science Department at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Currently, Dr. Leon is a nationally broadcast radio talk show host of "Inside the Issues" on SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126, author, nationally syndicated columnist, and regular political commentator on national and international news programs. Figuring Out James Comey

OUR GUESTS

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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.
Tension in Syria & Death of 7 Sailors

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JOEY JACKSON

[Criminal Defense Attorney]
Joey Jackson is a nationally-recognized criminal defense attorney who has for two decades represented individuals and labor unions in state and federal court. Mr. Jackson and his associates have represented a diverse group of clients under the glare of cameras as well as those who have never attracted public attention. He has built an outstanding career as a trial lawyer representing clients who have fallen into high-stakes personal and professional crises, as well as those who are average citizens in need of his fierce and benevolent counsel.
Calling Out Police

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TERI WILLIAMS

[President & COO of One United Bank]
Teri Williams is President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day to day operations of the bank. These operational areas include all retail branches, marketing, compliance, lending, information technology, customer support, legal, and human resources. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks to create a powerful national brand supported by innovative products and services.
Celebrating Juneteenth with Black Lives Matter

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CLERENDA McGRADY

[Life Coach]
CleRenda McGrady is a mother of four, a best-selling author, life coach, and inspirational speaker, who finds purpose in making a difference in the lives of girls and women everywhere. A passionate philanthropist, McGrady is the founder of Project P.U.S.H., which stands for “Purpose-led, Unstoppable, Success-bound and Hope-filled.” The non-profit foundation inspires and empowers women, funds educational pursuits through scholarships, and supports community and international outreach. To date, Project P.U.S.H. has donated nearly one million dollars to support these efforts, which includes over $500,000 in grants to Women in Ministry in Missions, $300,000 to refurbishing two school libraries within the city of Houston, and $20,000 in scholarships to the Girls Who P.U.S.H. College Scholarship Program among other programs.
Creating 'Push Thru'

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MARY OTTO

[Author]
Mary Otto is the oral health topic leader for the Association of Health Care Journalists. She began writing about oral health at the Washington Post, where she worked for eight years covering social issues including health care and poverty, and she is the author of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America.
Oral Health's Impact on Overall Health

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REV. AL SHARPTON

[Founder of National Action Network]
Al Sharpton is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, television/radio talk show host and a former White House adviser who, according to 60 Minutes, became President Barack Obama's “go-to black leader.” In 2004, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election. He hosts his own radio talk show, Keepin' It Real, which can be heard on SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126.
Decriminalizing Marijuana and the Cannabis Industry

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QASIM RASHID

[Civil Rights Activist]
Qasim Rashid is a human rights activist and advocate of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in America. He is an attorney and graduate of the Richmond School of Law. He served as Executive Editor of The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business. He has authored two books, The Wrong Kind of Muslim and Extremist: A Response to Geert Wilders & Terrorists Everywhere, and has co-authored and co-edited two books, Towards a Greater Jihad and By the Dawn's Early Light. He has been featured in local and national news media including NBC and NPR.
Explaining Sharia Law

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LAUREN UNDERWOOD

[Congressional Candidate]
Lauren is a nurse with experience in federal policy, advocacy, nursing education, and clinical research. She is the Senior Director for Strategy and Regulatory Affairs at NextLevel Health, a Medicaid managed care plan in Illinois. She is a potential candidate for Illinois' 14th Congressional District, Primary. Lauren was an appointee in the Obama Administration, working as a Senior Advisor at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She served in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, the office that leads the nation in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters.
The Challenges of Possibly Running for Office

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SHERYLL CASHIN

[Law Professor]
Sheryll Cashin is a law professor at Georgetown University Law Center. She was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, where her parents were political activists. Her mother Joan and father John were both involved in the civil rights movement, which greatly influenced her belief about the importance of political engagement, and instilled values which she researches and discusses today.
Analyzing Racial Miscegenation

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KIERNA MAYO

[Senior Vice President, Content & Brands for Cassius]
Kierna Mayo has been Senior Vice President of Content and Brands at Interactive One, Inc. since June 27, 2016. Ms. Mayo served as an Editor in Chief and Vice President of Digital Content of Ebony magazine. She served as Editorial Director of Digital for EBONY Magazine at Johnson Publishing Company since August 22, 2011. Ms. Mayo joined Johnson Publishing from Bankable Enterprises, where she served as Editorial Director of Tyra.com, Tyra Banks' young women's magazine. For over 20 years, she has written for magazines including Essence, Marie Claire, Glamour, Seventeen, Vibe and Uptown. She is also the co-founder and founding Editor-in-Chief of Honey magazine.
Injecting Media with Global Impact of Black Culture

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ANN KIDD TAYLOR

[Author]
Ann Kidd Taylor is the coauthor of Traveling with Pomegranates, a memoir written with her mother, Sue Monk Kidd. Published by Viking in 2009, it appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times list, and has been published in several languages. Sue Monk Kidd, is the award-winning and bestselling author of the novels The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair, and The Invention of Wings. The Shark Club is Ann’s first novel.
Finding Her Own Passion For Writing

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AGNES DAVIS

[CEO of Swim Swim Swim I Say]
Agnes Davis is the CEO of swim swim swim I SAY (www.swimswimswimisay.com). A successful sports and recreational business with eight dedicated staffers, servicing over 100 clients. Burning both ends of the candle, she is also on a cardiac surgical team at a top New York City hospital. Agnes has worked beside Dr. Mehmet Oz in the operating room for four years, managing the heart and lung machine during surgeries and transplants.
Introducing Yourself to Swimming

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BILLY OCEAN

[Recording Artist]
Billy Ocean is a Trinidadian-born British recording artist who had a string of R&B international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the most popular British R&B singer-songwriter of the early to mid-1980s.[1] After scoring his first four UK Top 20 successes, seven years passed before he accumulated a series of transatlantic successes, including three US number ones. In 1985, Ocean won the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his worldwide hit, “Caribbean Queen”, and in 1987 was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist.
Biggest Musical Influences

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GARRY McFADDEN

[Former Homicide Detective]
A thirty-four year veteran of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (“CMPD”), Garry McFadden is one of the most decorated law enforcement officers in the history of CMPD. Mr. McFadden spent thirty years as a detective and twenty years in the homicide unit. After a stellar career, Garry retired on July 31, 2011 and was immediately re-hired by the City of Charlotte and assigned to work in the Office of the Chief of Police at CMPD.
Holding Law Enforcement Accountable

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MICHAEL OREN

[Former Israeli Ambassador to the US]
Michael Oren is an Israeli historian, author, politician, former ambassador to the United States (2009–2013), and current member of the Knesset for the Kulanu party and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office.
Remembering the 6 Days War

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SHERMICHAEL SINGLETON

[Republican Political Consultant]
Shermichael Singleton is a Republican political consultant, writer, and CNN Political Commentator. Shermichael gained national attention when he was fired as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Department of Housing and Urban Development by President Donald Trump for an op-ed he wrote in October of 2016 criticizing then Candidate Trump. Shermichael was one of 10 African-American Senior Executive Services, (SES) political appointees and one of the youngest ever appointed to an SES position. He has worked on the presidential campaigns of former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Republican presidential nominee Governor Mitt Romney, and Dr. Ben Carson. He has also consulted for candidates running for office on the local, state and Congressional level.
Being Fired by the Trump Administration

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YVETTE NICOLE BROWN

[Actress / Comedian]
Yvette Nicole Brown is an American actress and comedian. Brown has appeared in numerous commercials, television shows, and films throughout her career. She starred as Shirley Bennett on the NBC comedy series Community. She had a recurring role on the Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh as Helen Dubois, and voiced the character Cookie on the American-Canadian animated series Pound Puppies.
The Bill Maher Controversy & Seeing Humanity in Everyone

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CATHLEEN TRIGG-JONES & DR. MICHAEL JONES

[Stars of 'We are the Joneses']
Keeping up with the Joneses — world-renowned Manhattan plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Jones and Emmy-winning journalist and actress Cathleen Trigg-Jones — is no easy task as they juggle the demands of a bustling practice, a growing production company, two kids, and friends who count on them. This docuseries follows the inspirational work and private lives of the New York power couple, who run a multimillion-dollar cosmetic surgery practice, among other endeavors, while trying to carve out time together with their kids, Christian and Olivia. Each episode includes an emotional journey experienced by one of Michael's patients. Dr. Jones is noted as a pioneer in surgery for darker skin types, and his research has led to advancements such as a scar-free rhinoplasty procedure.
The Beginning of the Joneses

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MARC MORIAL

[President of the National Urban League]
Marc Morial is an American political and civic leader and the current president of the National Urban League. Morial served as mayor of New Orleans, from 1994 to 2002.

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EBONI K. WILLIAMS

Attorney
Eboni K. Williams is an attorney and is currently serving as a contributor on FOX News Channel and provides political and legal analysis and commentary on today's biggest headlines. She is a co-host of the Fox News Specialists Show.
Did Jeff Sessions Commit Perjury?

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