The Breakfast Club

Love Lately with Loren LoRosa is a love letter to women navigating sex, relationships, and their overall wellness in real life. Loren is joined by Married to Medicine’s Dr. Contessa Metcalfe for honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and the facts we need to protect our hearts and our health. The season kicks off with special guest, singer and songwriter, Ciara! Love Lately premieres October 6 with new episodes every other week on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by Gilead Sciences. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Our Hosts: Loren LoRosa: @lorenlorosa Dr. Contessa Metcalfe: @drcontessa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loren LoRosa sits down with Ashley Allison, owner of The Root and CNN political commentator, for a powerful conversation about ownership, purpose, and knowing your worth. Ashley opens up about the journey to acquiring one of the most influential Black media platforms, the pressure of being a Black woman in media, and why protecting your peace is just as important as chasing success. From building generational wealth and navigating the changing media landscape to overcoming rock bottom and learning to move without apology, Loren and Ashley get real about what it takes to build something of your own while staying true to yourself. Plus, Ashley shares what's next for The Root and why she's just getting started. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Kirk Franklin Talks 'I Am What I Am,' Church Culture, GloRilla, Tobe Nwigw, Family, Christian Faith. And Scott Colom Talks 2026 Midterms, Affordability, Fighting Corruption In The Justice System. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to Haley Stevens Who Breaks Party Lines After Primary Loss To Endorse GOP Rival She Once Bashed. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to Haley Stevens Who Breaks Party Lines After Primary Loss To Endorse GOP Rival She Once Bashed. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Kirk Franklin Talks 'I Am What I Am,' Church Culture, GloRilla, Tobe Nwigw, Family, Christian Faith. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Scott Colom Talks 2026 Midterms, Affordability, Fighting Corruption In The Justice System. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just one day before the midterms, eight Black candidates are running for governor, including Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia and Byron Donalds in Florida. Only three Black governors have ever been elected in U.S. history. Mimi Brown breaks down the races that could change that. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... Effective Immediately! In this episode of Effective Immediately, DJ Hed and Gina Views welcome The Drop: A Snowfall Saga creator and showrunner Malcolm Spellman, writer-producer Emil Pinnock, and producer-consultant Jimmy "Jim Bob" Crest for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about expanding the Snowfall universe. The team reflects on the pressure of honoring John Singleton's vision, the nearly three-year journey to bring The Drop to life, and the show's international reach across FX, Hulu, and Disney+. They also recognize director Rashidi Harper while discussing their mission to create an unapologetically Black love letter to Los Angeles, rooted in authentic West Coast hip-hop culture, neighborhood storytelling, music, and community casting. The conversation explores the creative decisions behind The Drop, from building a collaborative writers' room and avoiding exploitative depictions of Black trauma to developing layered characters that challenge audience…

The Black Effect Presents... Bloodline Crimes! When identical twins Shamaiya Hall and Troyshaye Hall were each accused in separate knife attacks of murdering their own children, their shared history of violence and the failures of child-protection systems forced a small community to confront unsettling questions about mental illness, accountability, and whether violent behavior can run in a family. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell dive into arts and pop culture — then rewatch every episode of "A Different World" on their new comedy podcast. Listen here and subscribe to A Different World View with Darryl & Kadeem on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Gillie & Wallo Talk Jay-Z Headlining Super Bowl Halftime Show, Breaking Traditional Media. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Gillie & Wallo Talk Jay-Z Headlining Super Bowl Halftime Show, Breaking Traditional Media. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of her conversation with the National Urban League, Loren LoRosa gets real about the pressure to go viral, maintaining journalistic integrity, and knowing when success no longer aligns with who you are. Loren shares lessons from her time at TMZ and The Breakfast Club, including navigating powerful executives, learning to trust her voice, and understanding why numbers don't always tell the whole story. She also talks about bringing Gen Z back into real-life communities, building meaningful connections, and using your platform to create actual change. Plus, Loren takes us behind the scenes of The Breakfast Club's live show in Philadelphia and shares her excitement for an HBCU reunion weekend. It's a conversation about growth, influence, community, and remembering who you are while chasing where you want to go. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Election Day just days away, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sits down with Mimi Brown for a one-on-one interview about her bid for a second term. Bass discusses the city's affordability crisis, homelessness, immigration raids, her record in office, and her vision for the next four years. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Tessa Spencer Opens Up On Losing Her Son To Suicide & Talks Save Our Sons & Daughters SC. Plus, Charlamagne Gives Donkey of The Day to Thieves Who Steal 3K Pounds Of Snow Crab From Truck While Driver Is Asleep. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlamagne Gives Donkey of The Day to Thieves Who Steal 3K Pounds Of Snow Crab From Truck While Driver Is Asleep. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren takes us inside her keynote speech at the National Urban League's Leadership Brunch in New York City. From growing up in Wilmington, Delaware, to chasing big dreams in Los Angeles, facing setbacks, and eventually finding her place at The Breakfast Club, Loren gets personal about the journey that shaped her. She opens up about the power of speaking up, knowing your worth, protecting your vision, and understanding that sometimes what feels like failure is actually preparation for something greater. Plus, Loren reflects on how faith, discipline, and life's unexpected turns helped her discover the bigger purpose behind her platform. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Tessa Spencer Opens Up On Losing Her Son To Suicide & Talks Save Our Sons & Daughters SC. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump raises doubts about accepting the midterm election results, saying he’ll respect them only if the election is “honest”. A 50-year-old mother in Florida is charged with four counts of child neglect after police say she left her children home alone for days while she traveled to Las Vegas. And investigators say DNA evidence links an infamous serial killer to the 1974 murder of a 17-year-old, closing the decades-old case. From The Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Nelly & Ashanti Talk 'We belong Together' S2, Parenthood, New Music, Hip-Hop Era's, Taylor Swift. And Resmaa Menakem, Vincent Ventresca, & Charles Little II on Creating The 'IMen' Series, Racialized Trauma, Henrietta Lacks. Plus, Charlamagne Gives Donkey of The Day to 15-Year-Old Who Is To Be Charged As An Adult After Mass Shooting. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlamagne Gives Donkey of The Day to 15-Year-Old Who Is To Be Charged As An Adult After Mass Shooting. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren is back with an exclusive update on 3-year-old soccer sensation Nevada, whose viral controversy at a Florida soccer league has now caught the attention of Jay-Z and Roc Nation. Loren reveals how Roc Nation is stepping up to create a major opportunity for the young athlete and what could be next for his future. Plus, Kim Kardashian is opening up in her new biography, Citizen Kim, about her complicated relationship with Kanye West, the challenges of co-parenting, and the secret household code she uses to protect their children from negative headlines. Loren breaks down the revelations and shares her thoughts on family, forgiveness, and protecting your peace in the public eye. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Resmaa Menakem, Vincent Ventresca, & Charles Little II on Creating The 'IMen' Series, Racialized Trauma, Henrietta Lacks. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Nelly & Ashanti Talk 'We belong Together' S2, Parenthood, New Music, Hip-Hop Era's, Taylor Swift. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump faces backlash after calling Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist, and El-Sayed is firing back. Microsoft offers buyouts to about 60,000 employees as it spends billions on AI. And Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay-Z is headed to the Super Bowl, but Loren LoRosa thinks there's more to the story! On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren breaks down the clues leading up to the big announcement, from Jay-Z's Roots Picnic freestyle and anniversary concerts to rumors of a new album. She also questions how one of the most calculated artists in the industry allowed such a major announcement to leak. Plus, Loren takes us behind the scenes as The Breakfast Club prepares to head to Philadelphia for One Philly HBCU Week. Is Jay-Z planning something even bigger for 2027, or is there more happening behind the scenes than we realize? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Da'Vinci Talks Backlash From Cam Newton Interview, Dating, Dr. Umar, 'Chicago Fire,' 50 Cent. And Mayor Eddie Melton on Gary’s Power Crisis & Indiana's Infrastructure Crisis. Plus, Charlamagne Gives The Pentagon Donkey Of The Day For Its ‘Doomsday' Survival Plan. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Mayor Eddie Melton on Gary’s Power Crisis & Indiana's Infrastructure Crisis. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlamagne Gives The Pentagon Donkey Of The Day For Its ‘Doomsday' Survival Plan. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Da'Vinci Talks Backlash From Cam Newton Interview, Dating, Dr. Umar, 'Chicago Fire,' 50 Cent. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one week until the midterms, President Trump and former President Obama campaign in key states as Democrats lead in new polls. A 3-year-old in Florida was kicked out of his soccer league for being too good. And a new federal program could pay up to $40,000 of nurses’ student loans. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Boosie Badazz & Webbie on Their Reunion, Rod Wave, Lil Durk, New Album. And Jermaine Johnson Talks 2026 Midterms, Protecting South Carolina Homeowners, Data Centers. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day To Police Called on 3 Y/O Boy at Florida Game, Family Says He 'Had The Ball Too Long’. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Boosie Badazz & Webbie on Their Reunion, Rod Wave, Lil Durk, New Album. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day To Police Called on 3 Y/O Boy at Florida Game, Family Says He 'Had The Ball Too Long’. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Jermaine Johnson Talks 2026 Midterms, Protecting South Carolina Homeowners, Data Centers. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren sits down for an exclusive conversation with Martasia Griffin, the mother of viral 3-year-old soccer sensation Nevada, after police were called during one of his soccer games. Martasia shares her side of what happened, why she believes her son's talent made him a target, and how the incident left him afraid to return to the field. She also discusses the possibility of legal action and the bigger conversation surrounding race, parenting, and allowing children to shine without being forced to dim their light. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A retired NYPD detective faces manslaughter instead of murder, prompting questions from the victim's family. A Mississippi town faces another police lawsuit, and an LSU student says the school failed her in a rape case. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... Bloodline Crimes! When rap mogul Master P's brother C-Murder was convicted of killing a teenage fan, it sparked a two-decade family crisis that would test the limits of loyalty, money, and brotherhood in America's most successful hip-hop dynasty. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loren LoRosa sits down with actor and entertainer Jason Weaver — known for his roles in ATL and as the singing voice of young Simba in The Lion King — for a candid conversation that goes way beyond the highlight reel. They open up about the anxiety that comes with being a provider in uncertain times, why it's okay to feel uneasy even when things are going well, and how pressing forward through the doubt is what signals to the universe you're ready. Jason breaks down the real reason an ATL sequel hasn't happened yet, what it would take to make it a reality, and why Black creatives need ownership over their intellectual properties. Plus, he reveals his brand new late night talk show Leave It to Weaver, launching this summer with 85 South — and why he believes now is exactly the right time to bring that Arsenio Hall energy back. This one's for the culture. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Yung Miami Talks new Album 'Watch Dis,' Going Platinum, City Girls Split , Motherhood. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Yung Miami Talks new Album 'Watch Dis,' Going Platinum, City Girls Split , Motherhood. Listen For More. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out for the first time since federal agents raided her home. Leaked video shows the moments before a Mississippi officer killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. And an LSU student says the school failed her after finding a football player responsible for rape. From the Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Gizelle Bryant Talks Real Housewives Of Potomac, New Series 'Church Wives' Faith, Friendship. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day To A Father Who Leaves His 4-Month-Old Baby Alone In Parked Car To Argue With Baby’s Mother At A Bar. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day To A Father Who Leaves His 4-Month-Old Baby Alone In Parked Car To Argue With Baby’s Mother At A Bar. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Breakfast Club, Gizelle Bryant Talks Real Housewives Of Potomac, New Series 'Church Wives' Faith, Friendship. Listen For More! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump announces a $25 million program that pays people for tips on fraud. The NAACP is calling on a Pennsylvania homeowner to take down a Halloween display. And Sherri Shepherd becomes the first woman to play the Genie in Broadway’s “Aladdin.” From the Black Effect Podcast Network. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren sits down with actor Jason Weaver for an unforgettable conversation about the final season of The Chi, growing up in Chicago, and the power of authentic Black storytelling. Jason reflects on starting his entertainment career at just five years old, how his mother helped guide him through the industry, and why portraying “Shad” on The Chi has become one of the most meaningful roles of his career. From discussions about masculinity, healing, incarceration, and LGBTQ+ representation to the beauty and complexity of Chicago’s Black communities, this conversation goes far beyond television. The two also dive into: Why The Chi resonates so deeply with audiences The responsibility of telling real stories about Black communities How the show helped spark difficult but necessary conversations Jason’s emotional fan encounters in Chicago His bond with Luke James on and off screen Why independent Black storytelling matters now more than ever YouTube:…

Today on The Breakfast Club, Lil Jon Talks New Book 'I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me', Fatherhood, Grief & Healing, Touring With Pitbull. Nick Cannon, Zeddy Will, & Zoe Spencer Talk Wild 'N' Out Live. Next Generation Talent, Will Smith, Claressa Shields, Music, Streaming & Influence. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day To Man Who Drunk Drives Into A Police Station Lot And Now Faces His 10th DUI Arrest. Listen for more. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.