Lurie Breaks It Down
Lurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors. Each episode dives deep into compelling topics, from history and culture to politics and current events, with the goal of filling in the knowledge gaps listeners didn’t know they had. Lurie’s sharp analysis, engaging storytelling, and passion for truth make every conversation both enlightening and accessible. With a lineup of fascinating guests—from experts and activists to artists and thought leaders—Lurie Breaks It Down brings fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue to help listeners connect the dots on complex issues. Whether you’re a curious learner or a seasoned thinker, this podcast offers something new to discover in every episode.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 163
- Years Active
- 2025
Moment of Gratitude: We Are Stories Fed By the Generations That Came Before Us
Start your day and week with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she shares a poem from "The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward".
00:09:29 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
New Rules for Today’s Whites
Lurie breaks down the mediocracy of white, entitled Americans from a shopper at Walgreens to Alina Habba.
00:25:06 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: The Importance of Living in the Present
Happy Friday! Start your day & weekend with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Favors and enjoy being in the present moment.
00:10:07 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Another Moment in White History and Nat Turner Too
Lurie breaks down the historical significance of Nat Turner's 1831 rebellion and its place in Black history. She challenges listeners to reframe American history as white history, examining how past …
00:26:45 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: Why the Attitude Towards Ourself Matters
Lurie shares a moment of gratitude as she discusses a particular part of a comedy series from comedian, Josh Johnson.
00:11:26 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
News Black Americans Can Use
Lurie breaks down news of the day from Trump's comments about slavery and the Smithsonian to the latest on Rep. Nicole Collier and Texas redistricting efforts.
00:29:39 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: What is the Attitude You’re Going Navigate Circumstances With?
Join Lurie in taking a moment of gratitude as we continue our conversation on shifting our attitudes when it comes to how we deal with circumstances and challenges.
00:09:41 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Republicans Are Bad at Governing & Teaching Black Children
Lurie breaks down the importance of culturally responsive education.
00:33:36 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: Rooting Yourself in Your Power
As we continue to discuss shifting our attitude, Lurie shares a moment of gratitude in being rooted in joy despite the downhills in life.
00:08:25 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
White Women, Racism, & Who Gets to Define Democracy
Lurie breaks down the history of redistricting in the 1870s as Texas GOP continues its efforts to gerrymander.
00:30:30 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: Navigating Circumstances with Joy
Happy Monday! Start your day and week with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
00:12:45 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
What Are We Going to Do About White Nationalists Invading D.C.?
Lurie breaks down the latest on what's going on with the National Guard in D.C. & its correlation to Project 2025.
00:30:19 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: Shifting Our Attitude with a Sense of Optimism & Hope
Happy Friday! Start your day and week with a moment of gratitude and finding joy amidst the circumstances.
00:11:01 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
How White Welfare Queen Farmers Help Us Understand Racism
Lurie flips the script on racial discussions, examining white farmers as potential welfare queens. She contrasts their government support with Black farmers' struggles.
00:35:25 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: How We Approach Challenges We’re Facing
Join Lurie in taking a moment of gratitude as we continue our conversation about shifting our attitude.
00:09:40 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
The Fragilewhytes: A Play on Words and the Fragile Nature of White Supremacy
Lurie breaks down white supremacy happening across the country.
00:19:06 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: Attitude & What You Can Control
Start your morning with a moment of gratitude with Lurie as we continue our conversation on our attitude & shifting our perspective.
00:09:24 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
This is How They’re Rebuilding Jim Crow
Dara Starr Tucker joins Lurie on her SiriusXM show, "Lurie Daniel Favors Show" to discuss the current political climate of America and delves into the history of the country during the Jim Crow era.
00:28:15 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Moment of Gratitude: Attitude & Perspective
Start your morning with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors.
00:11:43 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Healthcare Cuts & Increased Policing Mean: Black America, You In Danger Girl
Lurie breaks down the National Urban League's state of emergency declaration for Black America, exploring the dismantling of civil rights protections and the potential return of Jim Crow-era conditio…
00:28:17 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
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