Culture, Politics, and Punchlines

This week on Café Mocha, producer Je'Caryous Johnson joins us to talk about bringing iconic Black films to the stage. Last year it was Jason's Lyric and this year Set It Off is on tour. Plus, a reminder for families: the window to apply for HBCU Week scholarships is open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Café Mocha is about resilience and reflection. Jussie Smollett talks about new music and finding peace after public fallout. And in a throwback interview, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett speaks plainly about The White House and standing her ground when the noise gets loud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cafe Mocha continues to be a space for truth, healing, and laughter. Joy Reid reflects on the abrupt cancellation of her MSNBC show and shares her insights on the current administration, while Lavell Crawford reminds us why laughter is essential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend on Café Mocha, DeVon Franklin joins us for an honest conversation about faith, heartbreak, and starting over. From storytelling on screen to rebuilding his life in public, he opens up about what healing really looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This weekend on Café Mocha, Judge Faith Jenkins talks about standing strong when the internet comes for your family. Lies about her marriage to Kenny Lattimore spread fast, but she didn’t stay silent. She tracked down the source and is holding Google and YouTube accountable for giving misinformation. #FaithJenkins #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cafe Mocha, Karine Jean-Pierre talks about life after the West Wing. Her new book reveals how she chose her own lane, and the problem with politicians today. A thoughtful, honest sit-down you won’t want to miss. #KarineJeanPierre #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​This week on Cafe Mocha. Salt-N-Pepa just got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Salt weighs in on their anniversary and struggles in the industry. Plus, comedian Michael Yo gets Scrambled Up in his new game show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​This week on Café Mocha, we’re serving up a little pre-Thanksgiving inspiration. Celebrity chef Kardea Brown drops in with recipes, shortcuts, and that real-life cooking wisdom we all need before relatives hit the door. And travel expert Dayvee Sutton shares how to do holiday trips without losing your mind or your coins. Holiday stress? Not on our watch. #HappyThanksgiving #KardeaBrown #DayveeSutton #travel #CafeMochaRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices