On this episode, Ben sits down with Michelle Black, a Gold Star wife and author of Sacrifice, The Green Berets, A Fateful Ambush, and a Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth, to discuss her difficult journey after losing her husband and raising two sons on her own.
Later, Ben discusses different ways that you can help remember those who lost their lives ... Show More
Aug 20
How California Is Failing Its People w/ Andrew Gruel
Ben opens this week’s show with a viral chart that reveals just how far family formation has collapsed since the 1950s. He unpacks the economic pressures, housing policies, and cultural forces driving this historic shift. Then, Chef Andrew Gruel joins to expose California’s failu ... Show More
58m 30s
Aug 13
Midterm Preview, Media Lies, and Summer of Sydney
First, Ben dives into the early midterm battlegrounds — as Marsha Blackburn, Nancy Mace, and Roy Cooper jump into key races — and explains why Republicans cannot afford to coast despite a favorable Senate map. Then, Brit Hume joins to dissect the media’s Russiagate failures, the ... Show More
1 h
Aug 6
The Real Problem with Zohran Mamdani w/ Douglas Murray
First, Ben breaks down the real threat of Mamdani: it's not just his radical platform, but the Democratic Party’s embrace of it as their future. Then Douglas Murray joins to discuss rising antisemitism, the West’s free speech collapse, and his viral showdown on Rogan over Israel. ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2024
Friday, May 3: Brooke Shields, Holocaust Remembrance Day
In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss former Pres. Trump's plans to hold a retreat to audition vice presidential picks this weekend, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's new lease on life after getting a divorce and nose job, and the pros and cons of having kids later in life.Brooke Shie ... Show More
43m 30s
Jul 2021
Honoring the Wives of the Movement.
While I'm away on vacation, the staff at The North Star will be playing some of our favorite episodes from some of our other podcast series. Today,
Here's a replay of a special time when my wife, Rai King, took over The Breakdown to talk about the lives and legacies of Myrlie Ev ... Show More
23m 8s
Aug 2023
Soft Black Woman: The Blind Side, World Cup, & Marijuana
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes commentator, teacher, and author Adrienne Lawrence to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to ... Show More
53m 4s
Apr 2021
Billie Eilish Copies Ariana Grande? Princess Mae Boyfriend ☕️, Addison Rae Film, + Jeffree Star Car
What is up legendaries; it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, I update you legendaries on all the latest ☕️. First, I discuss the drama with Princess Mae and her boyfriend. Footage was released of Princess’s boyfriend hitting her, and people were not having it. Bretman Rock ... Show More
7m 7s
Sep 2021
Jordyn Woods BBL? Nicki Minaj & BIA Go Platinum, Trippie Redd, & Future Session With Asian Doll?
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. I discuss everything you need to know regarding the latest news this week. In this episode I discuss Nicki Minaj and BIA going platinum for “Whole Lotta Money” Remix. Second, I discuss people speculating Jordyn Woods having a BBL. Should p ... Show More
15m 36s