The Kristal Knight Show
Kristal Knight delivers a grassroots progressive perspective where politics and pop-culture collide. Interviews featuring politicians, celebrities, and activists from all walks of life will attempt to answer a question on many Americans’ minds: where is the future of the Democratic Party headed, and is there a place for both progressives and moderates under the Dems’ “big tent?”
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 54
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
TV Writer's Strike
Leann Bowen, television writer for shows like Ted Lasso and Dear White People, joins Kristal to discuss the current writer's strike going on in Hollywood.
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00:27:29 |
Wed 10 May 2023
Mainstream Media's Obsession with Kamala Harris
Kristal discusses the mainstream media's recent questioning of whether or not Vice President Kamala Harris should be President Biden's 2024 running mate after recent polling data shows her losing pop…
00:10:07 |
Thu 04 May 2023
Biden's Reelection and Tennessee GOP Fallout (Feat: Katrina Robinson)
Katrina Robinson, former Tennessee State Senator, joins Kristal to discuss Biden's reelection campaign and the GOP fallout following the Tennessee three controversy.
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00:41:35 |
Fri 28 Apr 2023
The Intersection of Tech and Daily Life (Feat. Jotaka Eaddy)
Jotaka Eaddy, strategist, investor and founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, joins Kristal to discuss how tech affects our daily lives, employment, the economy and politics.
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00:41:30 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
The Tennessee Three
Kristal discusses the recent expulsion and reinstatement of Tennessee House representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, following their protest on the state House floor in the wake of the March …
00:20:54 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
Trump's Indictment and The Angel Reese Controversy
Kristal shares her feelings on Donald Trump's indictment and the controversy surrounding Angel Reese following the NCAA women's basketball championship.
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00:24:22 |
Wed 05 Apr 2023
Trump's Chokehold on the GOP (Feat. Malik Abdul)
Malik Abdul, Republican political strategist and radio host, joins Kristal to discuss Trump's influence on the GOP, his legal battles and how it may affect his 2024 presidential run.
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00:42:02 |
Thu 30 Mar 2023
Black Masculinity in Entertainment (Feat: Quentin Jiles)
Cultural and political commentator Quentin R. Jiles joins Kristal to talk about black masculinity in entertainment after a photo of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors embracing each other was met …
00:37:36 |
Thu 23 Mar 2023
Recapping The Oscars (Feat. Ronse Esangbedo)
This week, Ronse Esangbedo, host of No Hipsters Pod (@nohipstersblog2), joins Kristal to discuss the winners, the snubs, the fashion and the politics from this year's Oscars.
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00:28:36 |
Wed 15 Mar 2023
Special Oscars Episode (Feat: JP Mangalindan)
JP Mangalindan, entertainment correspondent at Insider, joins Kristal to discuss favorites, predictions and things to watch for at the upcoming Oscars.
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00:34:48 |
Fri 10 Mar 2023
Will East Palestine, Ohio be Forgotten Like Flint, Michigan? (Feat: Desiree Tims)
Desiree Tims, President and CEO of Innovation Ohio, joins Kristal to discuss what is and is not happening on the ground after the hazardous chemical spill following the Norfolk Southern train derailm…
00:26:30 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
What Cost Lori Lightfoot Her Reelection?
Kristal discusses Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection loss and takes a look at a pattern with other "pandemic Mayors" across the country.
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00:11:28 |
Thu 02 Mar 2023
Student Loan Forgiveness Heads to SCOTUS (Feat: Jaylon Herbin)
Jaylon Herbin, Director of Federal Campaigns for the Center for Responsible Lending, joins Kristal to discuss the upcoming showdown as President Biden's student loan forgiveness program heads to SCOT…
00:31:00 |
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Planned Parenthood Pushes Ahead Post-Roe (Feat: Alexis McGill Johnson)
Alexis McGill Johnson, President of Planned Parenthood, joins Kristal to discuss where the organization is headed seven months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade.
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00:30:20 |
Tue 14 Feb 2023
Biden Comes Out Swinging in SOTU (Feat. A’shanti Gholar)
A’shanti Gholar, President of Emerge America, joins Kristal to discuss the highlights and lowlights of President Biden's SOTU address.
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00:32:00 |
Thu 09 Feb 2023
The Murder of Tyre Nichols (Feat. Van Turner and Amber Sherman)
Van Turner of the Memphis branch of the NAACP, and Amber Sherman with the Justice for Tyre Movement, join Kristal Knight to discuss the murder of Tyre Nichols, response from police, and the next step…
00:52:29 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
Diversity at The Oscars (Feat. Ronse Esangbedo)
This week, Kristal discusses diversity at the Oscars with Ronse Esangbedo, host of No Hipsters Pod (@nohipstersblog2) Is Hollywood really making an honest attempt or are they just trying to look good…
00:27:39 |
Wed 25 Jan 2023
Political Accountability (Feat. Kara Turrentine)
This week, Kristal Knight is talking about political accountability with Kara Turrentine, Democratic strategist and Founder of Turrency Political.
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00:35:12 |
Fri 20 Jan 2023
Life After Sports Injuries (Feat. NFL Pro Al Wallace)
Al Wallace, former American football defensive end in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills, joins Kristal Knight to talk about Damar Hamlin, …
00:35:01 |
Thu 12 Jan 2023
It's Time to Capitalize on GOP Chaos
Kristal Knight brings her analysis and review to the fiasco surrounding the GOP and their struggle to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Now is the time for Democrats to get busy.
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00:11:02 |
Sat 07 Jan 2023
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