What Rula Jebreal Said...& How Close to Blackness is Close Enough?

The Nolan Wells case raises new questions as investigators dive deeper into phone forensics. When did he become separated from his phone? The details surrounding the phone evidence are not revealing what we thought it would Plus, HBCU Homecoming season is here! Felicia Pride, creator, executive producer and writer of A Different World, joins us to talk about the cultural classic, its lasting impact and the sequel that is currently #1 on Netflix. And then… hugs and hope? Find out how your cousin Jacque ended up hugging her way through an unexpected moment. Finally, to upgrade or not to upgrade? That's the question people are asking after Savannah James flew First Class while her best friend of 15 years and business partner flew Business Class. Is a first-class friendship supposed to come with a first-class seat? Watch, weigh in and tell us what YOU think, Cousin Nation! And we have a new sponsor!! Shopify: We didn't have it all figured out when we started the Book Club store—and you don't have to either. Everything you need to launch is already there. Start your free trial at shopify.com/RTRT. For Additional Shopify Content: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithshopify

Cousin Nation, welcome inside "Book Babes," our exclusive book club for readers who want to go beyond the pages. And trust us, this is not your mother's book club. Book Babes brings readers together to read fiction books by Black women authors, dive into the stories and themes that move us, and take the conversation a step further with exclusive access to the authors themselves, special discounts and more. In this episode, get a sneak peek at how Book Babes works, what we're reading, and what you can expect when you pull up to the conversation. Join today and subscribe for exclusive Book Babes content, author conversations, special offers and more ways to experience the club. Come and "Reid" with us!  

In this episode, the Rula Jebreal controversy sparked a heated conversation about Blackness, belonging and who gets to speak from within the Black experience. Plus, Elizabeth Pryor joins Joy-Ann and Jacque to unpack the controversy and the complicated question of cultural proximity and her legendary father, Richard Pryor.

In this episode, the Rula Jebreal controversy sparked a heated conversation about Blackness, belonging and who gets to speak from within the Black experience. Plus, Elizabeth Pryor joins Joy-Ann and Jacque to unpack the controversy and the complicated question of cultural proximity and her legendary father, Richard Pryor.

At 82, Gladys Knight is still taking the stage, but should she? Viral performance clips have sparked a bigger conversation about aging entertainers, cognitive ability, and who decides when it's time to retire. Plus, New York Times bestselling author Charmaine Wilkerson talks Good Dirt and the significance behind her latest novel (and our September book club pick).  Then there's Daejon Love, the man who allegedly posed as a pro baller and just may be the scammer of the year after allegedly finessing women out of $1.3 million. Now the FBI is investigating. Let's just say he may have earned his spot in the National Finesse League!

We're back live in the studio with a packed episode! We honor Dolly Parton's incredible legacy and impact on the culture, unpack the viral "spit in food" restaurant rumors, and welcome Comic Critic E-Man to talk Black Panther, Blade, Marvel theories and the state of Black superheroes in Hollywood. Plus: Angie Nixon, Hakeem Jeffries, Gary, Indiana's power crisis, Target's latest costume controversy, and a personal hair update following recent biopsy results. And don't forget: Head to SNL's Instagram, find the "Who Should Host?" post, and comment Joy-Ann Reid! Buckle up, cousins. We're going there!

We're diving into the chaos of modern relationships...your relationships, to be exact. You sent in your stories, and with clinical psychologist Dr. Adia Gooden, we're unpacking exes, red flags, self-worth, and even the bill-splitting debate. Honest, fun, and full of wisdom, this episode is here to help you navigate the wild world of dating.

New York Times bestselling author, Tayari Jones joins the Cousin Nation to discuss her fifth novel, Kin, and the power of chosen family. Plus, ICE agents are targeting Black people, the deal that died in the DMs, and why are Black superheroes disappearing from Hollywood?

New developments in the Nolan Wells case, Cheyenne is at it again...this time making headlines in regalia. Plus, Tuskegee is introducing a new student dress code, sparking conversations around campus culture, expression and professionalism. We're asking the question everyone is debating: Is Usher getting too close during fan interactions? And can you guess which singers could get Joy-Ann and Jacque on stage?