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Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

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Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro (@tezlynfigaro) examines controversial and thought-provoking topics with diverse guests to discuss politics, social consciousness, and culture. Through weekly conversations, Tezlyn invites guests to share their views and experiences, raw and unfiltered, to educate, uplift, and provide honest insight into the issues facing the Black community in America. A mix of hip-hop and political expertise, Tezlyn keeps her ears to the street and brings her knowledge

society & culture

All Episodes

39:18

Contract Negotiation Training Tips: Your Price Is...

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/20

How to handle contract negotiations when working with people on a budget while remaining competitive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:58

Hey, Democrat Party This Is Not 2008

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/19

The Democrat party has been desperately chasing the Obama coalition since 2008 and they are failing miserably.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:59

The Journey From The 404 To The 407

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/18

Tezlyn Figaro discusses her personal journeyand the emotional loss from leaving the Black Mecca Atlanta and returning to Orlando, Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:56

Minnesota Rep. Hortman and Husband Killed

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/17

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husbandwere killed, and stateSen. John Hoffman and his wifewere wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:05

Training with Tezlyn: Doing What No One Will Do Will...

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/12

Tap in to hear important tips on how to sustain and add value in today's 'race to the bottom' job marketplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:46

Training With Tezlyn: Advance Team Do's And Don't

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/11

Tap in to hear important tips when working the 'advance' campaign operative position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:28

Next Up For Tezlyn Figaro

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/10

Tune in to see what is next in store for Tezlyn Figaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:58

Trump And Elon Beef & Karine Jean Pierre Leaves The...

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/09

Karine Jean-Pierre, who served as White House press secretary for Joe Biden, has left the Democratic party to become an independent, according to the publisher of her forthcoming book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:34

J6 Defendant Mocks The Death Of George Floyd

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/05

January 6 participant Jake Lang released a video of himself kneeling on the back of a fellow Capitol riot defendant in an attempt to cast doubt on scientific evidence that provedDerek ChauvinmurderedGeorge Floyd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:34

Black History Saturday Is Now Online

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/06/02

Join Tezlyn Figaro and Kristi Williams as they discuss the award winning program Black History Saturdays visit www.blackhistorysaturdays.com for more informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:25

Weekly News Round-Up

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/05/30

Check out the new stories that you missed and what it means to you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

43:58

The Political Class Is In Shambles!

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/05/29

The political class is in shambles! Tap in with Tezlyn to learn why YOU have the power and how the time to organize is now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:56

George Floyd Police Reform Policies Ending in...

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/05/23

The Trump administration’s announcement on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from federal oversight plans for the Minneapolis Police Department came as the city was preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of the police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:49

Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/05/15

Report Reveals Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April And Changes In DEI Could Partially Be To Blame. Black women workers lost more jobs than other demographics in April, according to a report. While the overall unemployment rate for April 2025 remained unchanged, stats released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticshowthat Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up by 106,000,according toCreative Investment Research. Bloombergnotesthe unemployment rate forBlack womenwas a full

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32:49

Black Effect Podcast Festival + More

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/05/02

The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia+ moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

48:26

How To Avoid A Shannon Sharpe Crash Out

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/04/24

Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:06

How Will Tariffs Affect The Price Of Wigs And Cell...

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/04/17

The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:42

Political Candidates VS Activist

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/04/14

The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:38

Meet the Founder of Black History Saturdays

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/04/11

Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays, founded by Kristi Williams is a community education program created for the purpose of educating young

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29:45

Bernie Sanders CNN TownHall Recap

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro ·

2025/04/10

Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen.Bernie SandersCNN Town HallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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