Deep For The Week

From dodging legal bullets in the courtroom to navigating the perilous streets of Morovia and Duarte, Brandon’s story is one of resilience and redemption. Imagine facing a witness whose testimony could ruin your future, only to find a glimmer of hope through academic and athletic prowess. Join us as Brandon recounts the unwavering support of his father and the critical moments th

What drives someone from a suburban, private school upbringing to the perilous world of gang life? On this gripping episode of Deep For the Week, we unravel the complex layers of gang affiliation with our insightful guest, Brandon, known as BT. Growing up with family ties to the Alzedina Block Crips, BT sheds light on the nuanced distinctions between wannabes, affiliates, gang memb

Is the fast food you’re eating as safe as you think? This eye-opening episode of Deep for the Week kicks off by uncovering the alarming shutdown of TikTok accounts that dared to report raw, unfiltered news, including disturbing allegations against a prominent fast food chain involving baby teeth found in meat. We also tackle the escalating geopolitical tensions with North Korea�

Can childhood trauma shape the course of our entire lives? What happens when the people meant to protect us only add to our burdens? This week on Deep for the Week, we bring you an emotionally charged episode featuring Azra, a courageous 24-year-old from Detroit. Azra opens up about her fraught relationship with her emotionally distant mother, her role as a co-parent to her younger

Can racism and bias mar the spirit of global events like the Paris Olympics? Join us as we navigate the murky waters of race and politics, beginning with the compelling cases of athletes like Shelly Ann Frazier Price. We scrutinize recent allegations of exclusion and discrimination, from the sidelining of an African country in a ceremonial event to Serena Williams' reported experie

What if your family couldn't accept who you truly are? Join us as Natalia, a 26-year-old transgender woman from Trinidad, courageously shares her journey of self-discovery, identity, and the evolving acceptance from her family. Natalia's story takes us through her childhood realization of her gender identity, her brave efforts in altering her mother’s clothes to fit her feminine

What truly happens behind the scenes at a gentleman's club? Let Angela from Pasadena, California, guide you through her compelling journey in the world of exotic dancing. Discover how she balanced the lucrative perks of flexible hours and substantial earnings with the harsh realities of societal stigma and judgment. Angela opens up about her initial experiences at a respectful gent

When personal tragedies knock on your door, how do you respond? On this episode of "Deep for the Week," I share my deeply personal journey with gun violence, starting from a heart-stopping moment on my birthday when my brother, who was like a father to me, was shot in Los Angeles. The pain didn't end there; years later, I lost my nephew to a violent tragedy in Detroit. These storie