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Listen to news executives Cheryl Smith, Brigitte Jones and Julia Ann Dudley Najieb as they discuss national issues with commentary. Visit the BHN Talk Radio current episodes here.

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(3-31-26) BHN Talk Radio: UN urges slavery reparations, find unbiased war coverage, 36 Republicans too retire

April 1, 2026 • 115 mins

Applause erupted in the UN General Assembly Hall on Wednesday as Member States adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favor. Three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against and 52 abstained.

“No Kings” demonstrations took place across the nation today, with crowds in major cities, suburbs ...

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(3-24-26) BHN Talk Rsdio - Nexstar-Tegna merger alarming, Da’Quain Johnson story different, Metro Atlanta housing in crisis

March 25, 2026 • 86 mins

(The Wrap) California, New York and six other attorneys general filed an emergency motion to block the recently approved Nexstar-Tegna merger. The FCC’s media bureau approved Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of rival TV station owner Tegna on Thursday.

(Capital B) Angelica Johnson is forced to recount the images and sounds of her son, Da’Quain Johnson, being attacked by a police K-9 dog and being shot three times by police last mo...

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BHN Talk Radio Show (3-17-26): FAMU students protest ICE, Coogler's 'Sinners' wins Oscar awards, Georgia primary election tells al

March 18, 2026 • 117 mins

FAMU students not happy with secret agreement between their college and ICE without prior notification.

Ryan Coogler's 2025 movie, Sinners, wins four Oscar, along with other Academy Award winners and historical firsts on his production team.

Savannah, Georgia has a first, Black Ms. St. Patrick's Day.

The special election to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacant House seat in Georgia's solidly red 14th Congressional District...

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(3-10-26): Shutdown continues, military told 'End Times' for Iran and primary election results are in for Arkansas, Texas and North Carolina

March 12, 2026 • 179 mins

TSA workers not paid due to partial government shutdown causes shortage and long lines at airports.

Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones, the news hosts discuss breaking news, how TSA and The Department of Homeland Security workers are not getting paid due to the partial government shutdown, nine tornadoes hit several states, and "End Times" talk from commanders regarding the Iran war is problematic and a primary election ...

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(3-3-26 ) BHN Talk Radio: Monthly Series #1: “Where ya been, Governor Newsom? What it’s like being a Black woman in California

March 3, 2026 • 113 mins

In this episode of the Black Headline News Talk Radio Show, with host, Julia Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones, special guest, Kendra Noel Lewis, chair of the California Democratic Party Black Caucus, reveals the current state of the California political landscape and its powerful Black vote.

As Governor Gavin Newsom proceeds on his book tour in key states in the South and throughout the nation, the show hosts and guest...

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(BHN 2-24-26) Fact Checking President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Speech

March 3, 2026 • 42 mins

On February 24, 2026, President Donald J. Trump gave his US State of the Union Speech; unfortunately, there were more inconsistencies in the information presented than what was factual.

Listen to a review of key statements made during the speech that may have been exaggerated misrepresented, true or completely false during the speech.

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(2-24-26) BHNTalk Radio:'Strike team' goes to California, President Trump on Jesse Jackson, Howard University marching band peek

February 26, 2026 • 173 mins

The show is hosted by news publishers Cheryl Smith, Julia Dudley Najieb, and Brigitte Jones.

BREAKING: (FOX) Labor Department deploys ‘strike team’ to California over $21B unemployment debt, fraud concerns: The Labor Department deployed a "strike team" to California to address federal findings of improper payments and alleged fraud within the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program.

California has been found to have a depleted UI...

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PT2 (2-17-26) BHN Talk Radio Show: Nanoplastic: Threat to Life Part 2

February 20, 2026 • 82 mins

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(2-17-26) BHN Talk Radio Show: Questionable SAVE America Act, partial shutdown, redistricting war backfires

February 20, 2026 • 153 mins

The show is hosted by news publishers Cheryl Smith, Julia Dudley Najieb, and Brigitte Jones.

BREAKING: Starting with a tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, this episode covers: Is the SAVE America Act the new 'Jim Crow 2.0'? DHS Shutdown begins ... redistricting scheme backfiring ...

Black History Month Spotlight: In 2022, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's HOPE Crew (Hands-On Preservation Experience; http://www.saving...

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(2-10-26) BHN Talk Radio Show: Obamas depicted as apes, new viewership record for Super Bowl 60; nationalized elections an issue

February 11, 2026 • 174 mins

In this episode: Julia Dudley Najieb and Cherly Smith start with the breaking news regarding the Obamas being depicted as apes in President Trump's delete Truth Social post. The other breaking news deals with the Apple Music Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show featuring Bad Bunny controversy over his all-Spanish speaking performance.

Black History Month Spotlight: Black colleges in Atlanta, GA

Elections: Trump calls to nationalize electi...

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2-3-26 BHN Talk Radio - Journalists Lemon and Fort arrested, Texas election upset, nanoplastics movie part 1 excerpt included

February 6, 2026 • 175 mins

BREAKING: Independent journalist Georgia Fort, former CNN anchor Don Lemon, and activists Trahern Crews and Jamael Lundy, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi were arrested at the end of January concerning a protest at a church location.

Black History Month Spotlight: HBCUs in Nashville, TN

Election & Politics: Texas upset from special election could interfere with bigger plans in the Senate for Republicans: Democrat Taylor ...

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BHN Talk Radio (1-27-26-25) Winter storm reviewed, slavery exhibit removed, Coogler nominate, US leaves WHO, primary elections

January 27, 2026 • 116 mins

In this episode of BHN Talk Radio, Julia Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones and Cheryl Smith start with the breaking news of the winter storm that affected millions of people throughout the United States; over 11,500 flights were cancelled. The hosts then connected the conversation with Dr. John Ahn from the previous episode who talked about the reason for the boost in natural disasters.

Other news items discussed:

Death Penalty on the R...

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BHN Talk Radio 1-20-26: The micro and nanoplastic to health crisis is real; special guest, Dr. John Ahn explains

January 20, 2026 • 85 mins

This episode of the Black Headline News Talk Radio Show with news publisher hosts Julia Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones and Cheryl Smith features special guest, Dr. John Ahn.

Dr. John Ahn, PhD, MBA, is a distinguished professional recognized for building pathways between cutting-edge research and commercial impact. With multidisciplinary expertise in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, and venture development, Dr. Ahn drives sustai...

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(1-13-26) BHN Talk Radio Show S 2 Ep. 1: Fraud, Stamps, and a Tribute to a Famed Northern California Coach

January 13, 2026 • 150 mins

Today's episode of Black Headline News Talk Radio Show: Hosted by news publishers Cheryl Smith, Julia Dudley Najieb, and Brigitte Jones, today's show includes the following topics: Fraud allegations blocked for nowNBC News: A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block federal money for child care subsidies and other programs aimed at supporting needy children and their families from flowing...

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Listen now to BHN Talk Radio Show special which examines 2025's most impactful news stories

January 2, 2026 • 164 mins

The Black Headline News Talk Radio Show team hosted a special three-hour radio show broadcast to review the most influential news stories of the year: the government shutdown, the Department of Education shutdown, the redistricting battles, the Charlie Kirk memorializing controversy, and Black women candidates running for higher offices.

Hosted by news publishers Cheryl Smith, Julia Dudley Najieb, and Brigitte Jones, encores of the ...

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This week in Black History (Week 4)

February 24, 2025 • 1 min

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February 22, 2025 • 2 mins

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(2-18-25) NAACP launches Black consumer advisory; Black history courses are illegal? Here's a deeper meaning to Lamar's Super Bowl halftime

February 20, 2025 • 134 mins

Breaking: The NAACP, the nation's leading civil rights organization, announced its creation of the Black Consumer Advisory, The Advisory places emphasis on Black consumers' nearly $2 trillion in spending power, promoting informed spending decisions by providing the Black community with insight into who's promoting progress, and who's living in the past.
During her February 13 Senate confirmation hearing, Trump nominee for education...

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This week in Black History (Week 2)

February 16, 2025 • 3 mins

Learn about this week in America's Black History.

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(2-11-25) BHNTRS-Federal prosecutors ordered to drop charges against Mayor Adams; here are thoughts on Super Bowl LIX (59)

February 11, 2025 • 114 mins

Breaking: The Justice Department on Monday ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, arguing in a remarkable departure from long-standing norms that the case was interfering with the mayor’s ability to aid the president’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Green Watch: A magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck in the western Caribbean on Saturday night, prompting a tsunami advisory for t...

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BHN Talk Radio Show (3-17-26): FAMU students protest ICE, Coogler's 'Sinners' wins Oscar awards, Georgia primary election tells al

(3-10-26): Shutdown continues, military told 'End Times' for Iran and primary election results are in for Arkansas, Texas and North Carolina

(3-3-26 ) BHN Talk Radio: Monthly Series #1: “Where ya been, Governor Newsom? What it’s like being a Black woman in California

(BHN 2-24-26) Fact Checking President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Speech

(2-24-26) BHNTalk Radio:'Strike team' goes to California, President Trump on Jesse Jackson, Howard University marching band peek

PT2 (2-17-26) BHN Talk Radio Show: Nanoplastic: Threat to Life Part 2

(2-17-26) BHN Talk Radio Show: Questionable SAVE America Act, partial shutdown, redistricting war backfires

(2-10-26) BHN Talk Radio Show: Obamas depicted as apes, new viewership record for Super Bowl 60; nationalized elections an issue

2-3-26 BHN Talk Radio - Journalists Lemon and Fort arrested, Texas election upset, nanoplastics movie part 1 excerpt included

BHN Talk Radio (1-27-26-25) Winter storm reviewed, slavery exhibit removed, Coogler nominate, US leaves WHO, primary elections

BHN Talk Radio 1-20-26: The micro and nanoplastic to health crisis is real; special guest, Dr. John Ahn explains

(1-13-26) BHN Talk Radio Show S 2 Ep. 1: Fraud, Stamps, and a Tribute to a Famed Northern California Coach

Listen now to BHN Talk Radio Show special which examines 2025's most impactful news stories

This week in Black History (Week 4)

This week in Black History (Week 3)

(2-18-25) NAACP launches Black consumer advisory; Black history courses are illegal? Here's a deeper meaning to Lamar's Super Bowl halftime

This week in Black History (Week 2)

(2-11-25) BHNTRS-Federal prosecutors ordered to drop charges against Mayor Adams; here are thoughts on Super Bowl LIX (59)

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(3-31-26) BHN Talk Radio: UN urges slavery reparations, find unbiased war coverage, 36 Republicans too retire

(3-24-26) BHN Talk Rsdio - Nexstar-Tegna merger alarming, Da’Quain Johnson story different, Metro Atlanta housing in crisis