Broke-ish©

Hosted by:
Erika Brown and Amber Sims 

New shows on the 1st and 15th of the month

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We talk about being broke and Black in America. We’ve been bamboozled in ways that personal finance tips and traditional financial literacy can’t fix. We expose all the unbelievable *ish that America has done to Black people to keep us in this broke-ish state and highlight the multitude of broken systems in this country that conspire against Black people to harm us and steal our joy.

Broke-ish© is for those who still persevere, in spite of all the things that America, capitalism, and white supremacy, have done to Black people.

Show Hosts:

Erika Brown

Amber Sims

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On this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika continue their discussion on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. Through current events such as Trump’s unilateral decision to initiate renovations to the White House, the targeting and criminal prosecution of Black politicians, and the government shut down’s disproportionate impact on Black people. We finish out the conversation with the reminder that, although the current political climate lacks civility and refinement, it is very much a continuation of America’s history of using state power to brutalize Black people and deny us fundamental fairness. Press play and join the conversation! ____________ WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika continue their discussion on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. Through current events such as Trump’s unilateral decision to initiate renovations to the White House, the targeting and criminal prosecution of Black politicians, and the government shut down’s disproportionate impact on Black people. We finish out the conversation with the reminder that, although the current political climate lacks civility and refinement, it is very much a continuation of America’s history of using state power to brutalize Black people and deny us fundamental fairness. Press play and join the conversation!
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WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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Episode 122 - The U.S. and Facism: As American as Apple Pie - Part 2

November 1, 2025 4:00 PM

On this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika continue their discussion on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. New Episode drops Nov 1st! ___________ WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika continue their discussion on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. New Episode drops Nov 1st!
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WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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MORE OR LESS...FASCISM

October 30, 2025 4:52 PM

On this episode of Broke-ish, the discussion centers on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. Watch full episode October 15th here on Black Liberation Media. ____________ WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this episode of Broke-ish, the discussion centers on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. Watch full episode October 15th here on Black Liberation Media.
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WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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THIS IS AMERICA?

October 13, 2025 12:31 PM

On this episode of Broke-ish, the discussion centers on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. Amber and Erika explore the cultural shifts towards nationalism, the politicization of institutions, and the removal of neutral bureaucrats. They highlight the recent death of Assata Shakur, the controversial speech by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and the introduction of legislation targeting political dissidents. The conversation emphasizes the historical and contemporary manifestations of fascism, the role of patriarchy, and the need for vigilance and resistance against these trends. Press play and join the conversation! ____________ https://youtu.be/8BA5EwsR_rI?si=LV2oqpSAPl0A9BIl https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPPH7N-EcTV/?igsh=MTg1cHMyZXIxeDUzbg= WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this episode of Broke-ish, the discussion centers on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. Amber and Erika explore the cultural shifts towards nationalism, the politicization of institutions, and the removal of neutral bureaucrats. They highlight the recent death of Assata Shakur, the controversial speech by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and the introduction of legislation targeting political dissidents. The conversation emphasizes the historical and contemporary manifestations of fascism, the role of patriarchy, and the need for vigilance and resistance against these trends. Press play and join the conversation!

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https://youtu.be/8BA5EwsR_rI?si=LV2oqpSAPl0A9BIl

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPPH7N-EcTV/?igsh=MTg1cHMyZXIxeDUzbg=

WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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Episode 121 - The U.S. and Facism: As American as Apple Pie - Part 1

October 15, 2025 1:01 AM

This payday, Amber and Erika are joined by their guest, Pastor Kristian A. Smith, a pastor and public theologian, to discuss the rise of radical American religiopolitics and the insidious racism that fuels it. Malcolm X once said, “The greatest single reason for the Christian church’s failure . . . is its failure to combat racism.” This episode explores the racist roots of the most prominent American denominations and their long complicity with racism. Pastor Kristian helps us identify the ways that White Evangelicals have weaponized the Bible to advance a political agenda filled with xenophobia, homophobia, patriarchy, antagonism towards the poor, and anti-Blackness. He shows us how theology can be used for both good and bad and why we must all be willing to constantly interrogate what we believe and whether it serves our highest good. Tune in to get the scoop! @thekristianasmith on all platforms ____________ WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

This payday, Amber and Erika are joined by their guest, Pastor Kristian A. Smith, a pastor and public theologian, to discuss the rise of radical American religiopolitics and the insidious racism that fuels it. Malcolm X once said, “The greatest single reason for the Christian church’s failure . . . is its failure to combat racism.” This episode explores the racist roots of the most prominent American denominations and their long complicity with racism. Pastor Kristian helps us identify the ways that White Evangelicals have weaponized the Bible to advance a political agenda filled with xenophobia, homophobia, patriarchy, antagonism towards the poor, and anti-Blackness. He shows us how theology can be used for both good and bad and why we must all be willing to constantly interrogate what we believe and whether it serves our highest good. Tune in to get the scoop!

@thekristianasmith on all platforms
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WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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Episode 120 - In God We Trust?: Race and Religious Extremism

October 1, 2025 1:01 AM

On this new Broke-ish episode Amber and Erika are joined by their guest, Pastor Kristian A. Smith, a pastor and public theologian, to discuss the rise of radical American religiopolitics and the insidious racism that fuels it. Tune in Oct 1st!!!! ____________ WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this new Broke-ish episode Amber and Erika are joined by their guest, Pastor Kristian A. Smith, a pastor and public theologian, to discuss the rise of radical American religiopolitics and the insidious racism that fuels it. Tune in Oct 1st!!!!
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WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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WHAT DID MALCOLM X THINK ABOUT RELIGION?

September 27, 2025 12:17 PM

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