⭐️🎙 Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len: Black News Roundup

Dave and Len ... Talking all things Black News and Culture, Entertainment, Sports and Current Events

⭐️🎙 Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len: Black News Roundup is a news podcast hosted by Newz and Trendz, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Newz and Trendz hosts ⭐️🎙 Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len: Black News Roundup, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #305

  Mr. G's Big Yellow Bus: Driving Young Minds Forward

  Sep 29, 20261h 21m

  On this episode of News and Trends, hosts Dave and Len welcome Gregory "Mr. G" Nichols, a school bus driver and childrens advocate who created Mr. G's Big Yellow Bus. Gregory discusses his new illustrated childrens book focused on school bus safety, early childhood literacy, and positive encouragement, how the project came together, and plans for future books and a potential animated series. The hosts share marketing tips for children's authors and a lively conversation follows about community, business ownership, and cultural topics.

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  Episode #304

  No True Bill in Nolan Wells Case — Crump & Sharpton Demand Answers

  Sep 22, 20261h 6m

  Hosts Dave and Leonard cover a range of stories: the Jackson County grand jury’s no-true-bill in the death of Nolan Wells and responses from Ben Crump and Al Sharpton; Kirk Franklin’s family DNA revelation and ongoing estrangement; Tyler Perry’s viral Spirit Tunnel moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show; and a conversation about the impact of AI and the economy. The episode closes with community updates, show milestones, and a light-hearted HBCU trivia segment. Listeners get a mix of hard news, cultural moments, and personal reflections from the hosts, plus calls for accountability and community engagement.

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  Episode #303

  Roots & Rosemary: Touch of Tammy’s Natural Hair Revolution

  Sep 16, 20261h 25m

  Hosts Dave and Leonard open the episode with local updates and welcome guest Tammy Woods, founder of Touch of Tammy, who shares her journey creating natural rosemary-mint hair oil, candles, and shea butter, plus pricing and retail tips for entrepreneurs. The show then discusses broader topics including challenges for Black entrepreneurs, a controversial moment when Representative Jasmine Crockett honored Chris Brown at a Texas concert, and a debate over a new Black woman statue unveiled in London. The episode closes with light-hearted "Would You Rather" questions and a Culture Check trivia segment.

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  Episode #302

  Fake Ballers, LinkedIn Moves & U.S. Open Advice

  Sep 8, 20261h 11m

  On this episode of Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, Dave and Len tackle sports, employment disparities, a bizarre crime story, Black history, and a little brain-teasing fun. They kick things off with tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, who share advice for U.S. Open newcomers and offer insight into what first-time players and fans should know about the tournament. For “Asking for a Friend,” Dave and Len dig into the challenges Black Americans face in today’s job market, including the length of time it can take Black women to find new employment. They also discuss concerns surrounding AI and hiring algorithms, and how technology intended to streamline recruiting can reproduce or amplify biases that disadvantage Black job seekers. The conversation takes a wild turn with the story of a fake professional basketball player accused of stealing a $90,000 BMW from a valet. Finally, Dave’s Corner puts Len—and everyone listening—to the test with some fun math questions. Then, Len puts Dave to the test with the CultureCheck Question of the Day: In June 2020, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had what phrase painted in giant yellow letters on 16th Street near the White House? The answer: ??? It’s another episode packed with Newz, Trendz, Black culture, laughs, conversation, and a little friendly competition with Dave and Len.

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  Episode #301

  Lottery Larceny, HBCU Rankings, Tupac Verdict & the Best Black Movies Ever

  Sep 1, 20261 hour

  This week on Newz and Trendz with Dave an Len, Dave and Len are back breaking down the stories everybody’s talking about, with their own spin, opinions, and plenty of laughs. A man allegedly steals lottery tickets during a job interview, wins a whopping $5, and now faces criminal charges. The guys also dive into the latest HBCU rankings and debate what really makes an HBCU one of the best. Plus, a former gang leader is found guilty of murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, bringing a stunning development to one of hip-hop’s most infamous cases. Then it’s debate time: What are the Top 10 Black movies of all time? Dave and Len put the classics, comedies, dramas, and cultural staples on the table. And in Dave’s Corner, summer is almost over, so Dave looks back at an action-packed summer and asks: What were the biggest, wildest, and most memorable events of Summer 2026? It’s news, culture, entertainment, debate, and everything in between — Newz and Trendz with Dave an Len.

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