The LZ Granderson Show
The LZ Granderson Show
Podcast Description
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics including immigration, race relations, mental health, music, and political commentary. Recent episodes have delved into discussions such as the impact of colorism in politics, the realities of independent journalism during protests, and the role of music in societal change, making it a thought-provoking listen for diverse audiences.
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
Connect on Social Media
Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
In this raw and powerful episode, Emmy-winning journalist LZ Granderson is joined by former CNN correspondent Nick Valencia for an unfiltered conversation about life as an independent journalist, covering the ICE Protests around Los Angeles, and the uncomfortable truths surrounding immigration, racism, and colorism in America.
0:00 Welcome to the LZ Granderson Show
0:15 Today’s Show: 1. Gas Prices 2. NY Primary 3. Immigrants
3:18 Nick Valencia Joins the Show
5:08 Covering ICE Protests as an Independent Journalist
8:15 Why Nick Now Travels with His Birth Certificate
12:53 The Three types of groups who protest
16:53 How to fix immigration issues
19:42 Racism and colorism within the hispanic community
24:57 Democratic party organizational issues from 2024
26:55 Too much money is being made to stop the immigration issue
32:05 What it’s actually like on the border
34:34 Economic pull for immigration
38:28 What are the resources that we can provide?
41:25 Trump’s Ability to Manipulate the Media
45:00 Fairness instead of objectivity
50:58 Reaction to Senator Padilla’s Incident
56:20 How to Handle Our Mental Health
This is more than a political conversation—it’s a deep dive into identity, purpose, and healing. Don’t miss it.
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#Immigration #Journalism #Colorism #LZGranderson #NickValencia #Politics #MentalHealth #ProgressivePolitics #ice #losangeles
Checkout Nick’s Substack: https://substack.com/@nickvalencianews
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
Connect on Social Media
Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
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