Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
October 25, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #69
About This Episode
The accountability episode! We got the facts on Stephen A.'s apology and the "surgical racism" hitting NC. Plus, money talk: Target cuts and COLA scares. Don't miss the Black CEO making moves!
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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Jasmine Crockett: Here’s What He Said
While Stephen A.
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Red Lobster’s 36-Year-Old CEO Damola Adamolekun To Speak At NC A&T For Chancellor’s Speaker Series
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‘Regretting You’ Stars Mason Thames And Mckenna Grace On Growing Pains From Teens To Adulthood
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NC GOP Accused Of ‘Surgical Racism’ After Redrawing State’s Only District With A Black Representative
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