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. Special Las Vegas Event

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.

Why it is Essential to Participate in State Elections

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. Trump's Narcissism

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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SARAH BRYNER

[Research Director at Open Secrets
Sarah, who joined the Center in April 2011, is responsible for overseeing the Center's data analysis and research collaborations. Previously, she was CRP's lobbying and revolving door researcher. Prior to joining OpenSecrets, Sarah was a doctoral student at the Ohio State University, where she also taught undergraduate political science courses. Her dissertation, “Politicians Behaving Badly: The Determinants and Outcomes of Political Scandal in Post-Watergate America,” incorporates both original data collection and political experiments. She received her Ph.D. from Ohio State in 2014 and her B.A. in political science and biology in 2006.
Dark Money in Politics

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PAULETTE JORDAN

[Idaho Gubernatorial Candidate]
Paulette is a politician who had served in the Idaho House of Representatives as a member of the Idaho Democratic Party from December 1, 2014 until February 14, 2018. She previously served on the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council, its sovereign government. During her final term she was the only Democrat serving in the Idaho Legislature from North Idaho. She is the populist Democratic nominee for Governor of Idaho in the 2018 election against incumbent Lieutenant Governor Brad Little. If elected, Paulette would be the first Native American elected as Governor of any state in America.
Protecting Idaho's Land

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CRESS WILLIAMS

[Actor]
Cress Williams is an actor, known for his roles in Prison Break and Close to Home. His most recent roles include Mayor Lavon Hayes on The CW series Hart of Dixie as well as the title character on The CW's Black Lightning. Williams is also best known for his recurring role as Terrence “Scooter” Williams on Fox's Living Single.
Black Lightning Season Two

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RALPH SUTTON

[Columnist & Podcaster]
Host Ralph Sutton is a long-time veteran of television and radio with his own built-in international fan base. Sutton for nearly two decades – hosted – The Tour Bus, a nationally broadcast rock radio show that was syndicated in 50 markets across the nation and re-broadcast worldwide on the Internet. The show boasted over one million listeners nationwide, ranking it number one with both men and women in several key age demographics including the coveted 25-49 bracket. In 2014 Ralph started The SDR Show, a podcast with comedian Big Jay Oakerson, and within months – it exploded into the #1 spot in comedy on iTunes and #11 overall, it spent all of April 2015 in the top 20 of iTunes comedy, plus the sho2w was signed to All Things Comedy – one of the biggest comedy podcast networks. Then in 2016 Ralph decided to take matters into his own hands and launched the GaS Digital Network – with 11 shows and over half a million listeners a week network wide, and The SDR Show has grown to over 200,000 listeners a month and has hit #1 on iTunes comedy 2 more times!
Becoming a Dating Expert

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SAM WALKER

[Broadcaster]
Sam Walker is a broadcaster for BBC5 Live and the host of the What Goes on Here Podcast.
'Coming Out Stories' Podcast

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SHAWN D. ROCHESTER

[Author]
Shawn D. Rochester is CEO of Good Steward LLC, a financial education and advisor company. He is an expert in identifying, optimizing, and allocating cash flow and has helped his clients increase their projected retirement assets by tens of millions of dollars. A former corporate development and global strategy executive, he has executed $500 million worth of transactions and helped to generate over $10 billion of incremental revenue and cash flow. He is the author of “Black Taxed,” a book that discusses the cost of being Black in America.
Black Economic Empowerment

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MARISSA RIVES

[Executive Producer of SiriusXM's Fight Nation]
Marissa Rives rose through the ranks at SiriusXM to become the first and only woman head of a sports channel. Rives is the Executive Producer of Fight Nation, SiriusXM's channel dedicated to Pro Wrestling, MMA, and Boxing.
Conor McGregor's Return to UFC

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KIMBERLY JEAN-PIERRE

[Assemblywoman for NY-11]
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre was elected in the 2014 General Election, succeeding Assemblyman Bob Sweeney after he served the 11th Assembly District for 26 years. She is the daughter of parents who migrated from Haiti to the United States. She attended Brooklyn College, and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in 2005. In pursuit of her master’s degree she attended Stony Brook University, earning her Master of Science in Public Policy in 2007. She currently sits on the Economic Development Committee, Mental Health Committee, Local Government Committee, Children and Families Committee, Transportation Committee and Banks Committee. She is also part of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. Jean-Pierre has a passion for working with people by utilizing her interpersonal skills which has proven she gets things done.
Improving Education

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ALI SIDDIQ

[Comedian]
Ali Siddiq has appeared on BET’s One Mic Stand, Bill Bellamy’s Ladies Night Out Tour on HBO, and the season finale of HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. Being no stranger to television, Ali has made appearances on Showtime, HBO, BET, AXS, Comedy Central’s critically acclaimed storytelling show “This is Not Happening,” and also shared his perspective of social and political issues on TV One’s Washington Watch with host Roland Martin. As a Houston native, Ali advocates for community leadership, outreach, and fundraising. He is a consistent vendor for the Fort Bend ISD School District and volunteers with Harris County’s Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
The Power of Women

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ANDY BERNSTEIN

[Executive Director of HeadCount]
Andy Bernstein helped found HeadCount in 2004 and became its executive director in the spring of 2008. Under his stewardship, HeadCount has registered nearly 500,000 and become a leader in harnessing the power of music to drive social change.
2018 is the Most Exciting Midterm We've Seen

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RULA JEBREAL

[Foreign Policy Analyst]
Rula Jebreal is a Palestinian foreign policy analyst, journalist, novelist and screenwriter with dual Israeli and Italian citizenship. She was a commentator for MSNBC.
The Weakness of American Media
Yemen & Saudi Arabia

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GINA PAIGE

[Co-Founder of African Ancestry]
Gina Paige is the co-founder of African Ancestry, Inc., and in doing so pioneered a new way of pricing African lineages using genetics, and a new marketplace for African-American consumers looking to more accurately and reliably trace their roots. She is also a highly sought-after public speaker and presenter among African-American organizations and allied groups of all sizes that are interested in enhancing their programs, events and other offerings.
Transforming How Black People View Themselves

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DR. JENNIFER CAUDLE

[Family Medicine Physician]
Dr. Jennifer Caudle, D.O., is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Associate Professor in the department of Family Medicine at Rowan University-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to this, Dr. Caudle was a faculty member in the Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital Residency Program in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and an Instructor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The Mental Impacts of Being Sexually Assaulted

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KIMBERLY PEELER-ALLEN

[Co-founder of Higher Heights Leadership Fund]
Kimberly Peeler-Allen is the Co-Founder of Higher Heights, a national organization building the political power and leadership of Black women from the voting booth to elected office. A highly skilled political fundraiser and event planner, Kimberly was the principal of Peeler-Allen Consulting, LLC from 2003 to 2014, the only African American full-time fundraising consulting firm in New York State. After completing the 2002 gubernatorial campaign of H. Carl McCall where she served as the deputy finance director, Kimberly founded her New York City-based consulting firm to help develop capital for clients, organizations, and issues affecting people of color that have historically been kept outside of the mainstream. She built her company to help ensure that systemic change would be created for the causes in which she believes. Kimberly served as finance director for Letitia James’ successful bid to become Public Advocate of the City of New York and the first African American woman elected citywide in New York’s history. In 2010, Kimberly was named to the Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40 list as well as named one of The Feminist Press’ 40 Under 40: The Future of Feminism.
How to Get Involved

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DAVEEN TRENTMAN

[Co-Founder of the Soze Agency]
Daveen Trentman is a Co-Founder and Partner of The Soze Agency. Alongside her team, Daveen has led major productions including The Museum of Drug Policy which has now toured in four countries, Truth to Power, the Right of Return Fellowship; which investments in formerly incarcerated artists. Influenced by a personal connection to the issue, Daveen has invested in working deeply on campaigns centered around drug policy and criminal justice.
Museum of Broken Windows

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SONNIE JOHNSON

[SiriusXM Patriot Host]
Sonnie Johnson is a dynamic and inspirational national speaker, Tea Party activist, and pundit. Sonnie was formerly a host of Politichicks and is a regular contributor to Breitbart.com. She has appeared frequently on Fox News, including Hannity, and Red Eye, as well as Headline News. Sonnie is a frequent speaker at conservative and Tea Party events, including CPAC, Tea Party Patriots, David Horowitz’s Restoration Weekend, and many others. Sonnie is the founder of “DidSheSayThat.com” where she provides cutting edge conservative commentary and opinion. She is also the host of Sonnie's Corner on SiriusXM Patriot.
Two Definitions of Racism
The Racial Divide

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BRITTANY K. BARNETT

[Attorney]
Brittany K. Barnett is an attorney and criminal justice reform advocate. As the daughter of a formerly incarcerated mother, Brittany knows first-hand that the impact of mass incarceration is far reaching and devastates families and entire communities. She is a co-founder of the Buried Alive Project, which works to eliminate life without parole sentences handed down under federal drug law through transformative litigation, legislation, and humanization.
Life Without Parole for a Drug Crime

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KAREN TAYLOR BASS

[PR Expert]
Karen Taylor Bass is the Founder and Media Strategist for TaylorMade Media, LLC. She has created strategic public relations, branding, and marketing campaigns for nonprofits, schools, corporations, luxury brands, celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs.
New Podcast on the Hub

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ANGELA E. MATTHEWS

[Investment Coach]
Angela Matthews is a Native New Yorker and huge autodidact. Whether working at Goldman Sachs, or driving a leading Marketing Campaign for a new tech company, her success in many areas, stems from a natural interest to understand why things are the way they are. As a native New Yorker, her story is like many: First generation, Well Stamped Passports, Lover of Markets (Flea and the DowJones), and a flair for adventure. With a degree in Philosophy and a Minor in Business, Marketing and International Studies, Angela has transformed many institutions and industries by merging her experience and strategic thinking to create multi-dimensional levels of success. Angela Matthews prides her self in not only being a connector or a fixer, but a shifter.
Being Recession Proof

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