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Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

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When law & order is the headline, what does it mean for us? Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams cross-examines news-making cases and famous faces to peer into the court of law. Each week attorney Eboni K. Williams and cultural observer Dustin Ross break down what’s on the docket in American justice and what’s not, with savvy legal analysis and commonsense commentary to provide teachable moments for us all to navigate a rigged system. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and

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48:23

Re-Up: Bad Cops? Goodbye Forever Ashy!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/09/08

In this episode from early May, we spoke with then-Senator, now recently named Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin about what he's doing to put an end to bad policing in New York City.The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act is toothless and wouldn’t have saved Mr. Floyd’s life. But there is another bill being presented in New York that could keep bad actor police officers from killing civilians. And today, Eboni and Dustin speak with Senator Brian Benjamin who is sponsoring the Wandering Officers

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48:04

VIRGIL AN’EM! STOP STEALING BLACK WOMEN’S WORK!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/09/01

Do we have a show for you this week. Eboni and Dustin are giving nothing less than their usual colorful commentary on everything from their secret weekend plans to the release of... DONDA. On the docket: We get into the landmark ruling that will allow parolees and those on probation to vote in North Carolina; why streetwear OG April Walker’s Walker Wear brand is coming for Virgil Abloh an’em (with good reason!); and the dumba*s Wisconsin school district that is refusing free lunch for all students.

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8:42

#AskAuntieE: When Should I Take (Or Offer) A Settlement?

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/08/27

Jurors! We've got a special little nugget for you today. If you've ever wondered why people settle court cases or if you should settle yours, today Eboni breaks it all the way down in this quick #AskAuntieE segment. And contrary to popular belief, settling is NOT an admission of guilt. Please continue to slide in Eboni and Dustin's DMs, and tweet us with your #AskAuntieE questions and yours could be featured!NOTE: Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes

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53:38

The Feds STAY F*cking with Black Liberation

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/08/25

It’s nothing new, we just have more data to prove it now: The Feds have intentionally and disproportionately targeted Black Lives Matter protesters and organizers in order to stop the Black liberation movement. This week Eboni and Dustin go all the way in analyzing the report and its similarities to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and the assassination of Fred Hampton. Plus, we get into the drama surrounding Beyonce & Jay-Z’s Basquiat debacle, Dustin explains those damn milk crates

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53:37

How Not To Incriminate Yourself: Shut The F*ck Up!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/08/18

As always, this episode runs the gamut of headlines: from American Idol alum Syesha Mercado’s beautiful babies being taken from her by the state; to Tory Lanez being BACK in the headlines for some f*ck sh*t; to Erica Mena just incriminating herself all up and through the courts and social media streets; to Tesla’s legacy of racism replete with N-word name-calling and...swastikas. It’s a lot and Eboni and Dustin are here to unpack it all for you. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe! And

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54:53

Your Parents Don’t Owe You Sh*t!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/08/11

Please understand that we have nothing for Dr. Dre. He just keeps ending up in headlines and this week it’s because his daughter is living in her car. Eboni and Dustin strongly disagree on how the hip hop mogul should handle the situation - a conversation you’ll love. We’re also taking a good hard look at rapper Corey Miller and his hunger strike for better conditions in prison and Ezekiel Elliott’s damn ferocious a$$ dogs that keep landing him on the receiving end of lawsuits. Go ahead and jump

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58:14

It’s All Love Until That Spousal Support Hits

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/08/04

We know that Kelly Clarkson isn’t part of The Culture but just walk with us for a moment. Her recent divorce and the exorbitant amount of spousal and child support she’s been ordered to pay her ex are a cautionary tale for us all. Eboni and Dustin break down those payments and the reason marriage is so much more than romance. (Can you see a steady thread this season?) We also get into the DaBaby’s (aka DaDummy's) hateful and harmful homophobic rant at Rolling Loud, Kim Kardashian’s name embroiled in

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54:19

Justice for Sha’Carri: Olympics, Weed & Bullsh*t

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/07/28

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for Robert Kelly...they did. On this episode Eboni and Dustin get straight to the new allegations against the R&B singer ahead of his already turbulent upcoming trial. Eboni also gets really real about the almost $300k per month that Dr. Dre must begin paying his estranged wife and why he’s dumb to do it. And last but not least, Eboni and Dustin discuss the big time hypocrisy of the Olympics when it comes to which cannabis products athletes can

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52:43

Your Eyes Playin' Tricks on You...

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/07/21

This week’s docket is giving variety with everything from breaking down Richard Sherman’s unfortunate arrest (and the actual definition of domestic violence); the facts about Britney Spears’s new lawyer; and the ways a Portland police department tampered with photo evidence and how it affected a Black man’s prison sentence. If you are interested in learning more about the stats on the systemic problems with eyewitness testimony, listen to this week’s episode and check out The Innocence Project’s

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53:47

Diversity Higher

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/07/14

We’re back on the mic this week! Speaking of mics... Rachel Nichols’ mic was HOT and Eboni and Dustin have thoughts on her offensive take on Maria Taylor’s (well-deserved) rise at ESPN. We also tackle the hot water Tulane University’s School of Medicine it’s found itself in due to ‘concerns about widespread racism’, why Britney Spears’ lawyers are jumping ship, Bill Cosby’s comeback tour (???), and the battle for homeownership going on NYC that we can all learn a big lesson from.Follow Eboni K

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32:05

Celebrating Black Strides In Our Headlines

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/07/07

Eboni and Dustin are getting some much-needed R&R this week but we aren't leaving you hanging. This episode is a short compilation of some of the headlines we've enjoyed covering this year that highlight the strides being made by and for Black people even in the face of opposition. Think of it as an extended Juneteenth celebration of Black resilience and positivity. We've covered everything from reparations in Illinois and Virginia, to the Black female officer who won a years-long battle for

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48:34

Know This Before You Sign On the Dotted Line...

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/06/30

Have you been listening to Dustin’s parting wisdom every week? Are you reading your terms and conditions? Better yet, do you understand them? Don’t worry. We got you. This week, Eboni and Dustin get into what you should be looking for when signing onto any agreement and the importance of heeding cautionary tales like the Britney Spears conservatorship saga. They also analyze Derek Chauvin’s sentencing and what it could mean for the future of criminal justice. Don’t forget to rate, comment and

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36:30

Who's Getting Your Bag When You Pass?

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/06/23

Eboni and Dustin go straight to work on this episode dissecting the details of DMX’s unfortunately nonexistent estate plan and the controversy about who gets what now that they legendary rapper is gone. They also talk about the case of Chrystul Kizer who allegedly killed her trafficker and may now be able to use self-defense in court; and the ongoing divorce of La La Anthony and Carmelo and the reasons it’s never good to drag out a divorce. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate us on Apple

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44:06

Dating While Divorcing? Think Twice...

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/06/16

Now jurors, you know Dustin and Auntie E always keep it 100% and this week is no different. We’re giving you the tea around Gary Owen’s very public divorce (and the smart move he made on The Wendy Williams Show) and what you need to be thinking about if you are trying to date while separated. We’ve also got the latest on R. Kelly’s court proceedings (it just keeps getting worse and worse); and the incredible news about Black banks in America and how you can get your money up. Open your notes app and

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60:30

You Got The Wrong One: Black Women Won’t Be Silenced

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/06/09

We’re back with a new episode and trust, you won’t be disappointed. This week Eboni recaps her moving trip to Tulsa and the powerful legacy of Black Wall Street. Eboni also discusses the danger and severity of white fragility both in an angering case in Michigan and the latest episode of RHONY where Eboni eloquently handles the ladies. Later in the show, Dustin and Eboni break down exactly what “race-norming” is and how NFL wives have spearheaded the movement to get former players compensated fairly

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26:11

Reparations Take Over

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/06/02

This week Eboni and Dustin are taking a quick break as Eboni visits Tulsa Oklahoma to be apart of the 100 year anniversary of the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre, but don't worry they will be back next week with a brand new episode. In addition, in replace of Holding Court we have the first episode of the documentary podcast Reparations the Big Payback with Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow who use their unique storytelling skills and experiences to explore the argument for and against the controversial

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57:39

#AskAuntieE: Can I Drive Someplace Safe When I Get...

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/05/26

Eboni and Dustin channel their Harlem Renaissance alter egos for this week’s episode (listen through the episode to catch that) and they jump right into this week’s docket covering everything from the clearly biased and racist powers-that-be blocking Nikole Hannah-Jones’s tenure at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chrissy Teigen’s messy cyberbullying chickens coming home to roost; Rick Santorum getting the boot from CNN; and a special #AskAuntieE segment where Eboni answers an

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62:22

Don't Start Sh*t You Can't Finish

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/05/19

We just love when our episodes connect. Remember our breakdown of the Kandi/BoyzIIMen “splits” controversy? Well, it seamlessly explains the recent commotion surrounding the implosion of The Joe Budden Podcast. Eboni and Dustin expertly (and hilariously) discuss the ins and outs of business partnership and starting sh*t the way you want to finish it. Also on today’s docket: Gary Owens’ estranged wife is coming for that spousal support and Eboni explains exactly what that means; the genetic trait

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45:31

Bad Cops? Goodbye Forever, Ashy!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/05/12

The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act is toothless and wouldn’t have saved Mr. Floyd’s life. But there is another bill being presented in New York that could keep bad actor police officers from killing civilians. And today, Eboni and Dustin speak with Senator Brian Benjamin who is sponsoring the Wandering Officers Act. Ahead of that conversation Eboni and Dustin dig into the reinstatement of the cop who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks; all the important reasons fired cops should not be allowed to

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51:38

Don’t Take It Personal: It's Just Business

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2021/05/05

Monica said “Don’t take it personal” and Kandi Burruss’s work ethic is in agreement, ok? This week Eboni and Dustin get to the nitty gritty of that awkward Wanya Morris IG Live, what music ‘splits’ are and why Kandi Burruss is an absolute music industry and business BOSS. But before they get to that Eboni breaks down why none of us should be worried about Chauvin getting an appeal; Dustin shares his emotional reaction to Juror #52 Brandon Mitchell’s recent interview with Gayle King; and of course,

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