I’ve never seen anything like this before… 🚨 Welcome to The Black Brief, where we break down politics, pop culture, and the biggest issues of the day—briefed in a very Jaylen Black way.Episode 3 of Season 2: President Elon Musk?...

In just seven days, Donald Trump has managed to shake the foundations of democracy, rolling back over a century of progress. The Black Brief takes a serious turn this episode, unpacking the authoritarian power grabs, policy reversals, ...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Black Brief! We’re kicking things off on Inauguration Day as Donald Trump officially takes office. This season will track the Trump administration, featuring deep dives into how government actions and po...

Season 1 of The Black Brief concludes with a powerful and thought-provoking episode: "Election Aftermath – What Happens Next." This special edition dives deep into the fallout of the election, unpacking the results that led to D...

 In our final episode before Election Day, I'll share my predictions for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. In Politics, we’ll examine the key swing states—Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Arizona—and discuss the surprising influence of...

In Episode 8 of our 2024 Election Series, The Black Brief dives into what’s at stake this election season. We’re breaking down your top voter questions, especially how razor-thin margins in local races could reshape our communities.

Episode 7 kicks off our "Election 2024" series, where we'll dive into key political topics leading up to the November 5th election. In this episode, we cover the devastation of Hurricane Helene, now the second deadliest storm, highlighti...

In this Episode 6, we break down the highly anticipated (and possibly only) Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. With Kamala’s prosecutorial skills and Trump’s showman flair, it was an entertaining but revealing clash of ...

 In Episode 5, we dive into the critical issue of abortion bans and reproductive freedom in America, discussing the disproportionate impact of the overturn of Roe v. Wade on people of color, rural communities, and more. This conve...

Episode 4 offers a deep dive into the Republican and Democratic National Conventions held this summer, highlighting key differences and similarities. We also discuss the tragic mass shooting at a Georgia high school and its impact. To cl...

Episode 3 dives into the previously unknown politician, Tim Walz, and how his policies appeal to many Americans including Midwest voters, teachers, young people, LGBTQ+ members, and more. Will the Minnesota Governor be a good running mate to Ka...

Episode 2 dives into the unprecedented yet seemingly strategic decision of President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Kamala Harris with just over 100 days until the election. This episode breaks down the early phases ...

Welcome to the first official episode of The Black Brief podcast. This episode dives into why The Black Brief was created, the 2024 landscape of elections, why politics should matter to you, myths of voting and supporting a politician, the trag...