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The Inner Cities Podcast

Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Award-winning author and lawyer, Tochi Onyebuchi, and award-winning play/TV writer, A. Zell Williams, discuss the news, politics, and culture from the perspective of 2 black men to need to laugh to keep from screaming.

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All Episodes

81:04

We Didn't Learn The Lessons of 2020

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2023/02/03

Tochi and Zell start Black History Month confused by why America can't learn from black history! Topics: - The murder of Tyre Nichols and what mayors didn't learn. - The Moderate PAC and why Dems won't stop fighting progressives. - Movies about "eating the rich" are having a great moment! Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill

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59:23

What's Behind the Pain

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2023/01/27

America's back on it's bullsh*#. This week, Tochi and Zell discuss the rash of shootings throughout California and just why the only way the US fights inflation is by hurting the poor. Check out The Intercept's article from the show: bit.ly/3XYaVvn Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill

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77:04

DeSantis' AP-Level Racism

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2023/01/21

Tochi and Zell refuse to let their culture be silenced in this one! Topics: - DeSantis' attempt to ban AP African American History classes in Florida - Strikes around the global and labor's awakening - IP in TV: Spoiler for The Last of Us and changes that are coming to the film and TV industries. Also, catch Zell on The Unofficial Official Podcast: spoti.fi/3W8cw0s Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill

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73:29

It Only Rains All Throughout California

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2023/01/16

Tochi makes sure Zell doesn't drown in this one. Topics: Protests and insurrections in Peru & Brazil, ridiculous non-news about gas stoves and stuff in Biden's garage, the flooding in CA, LAPD starting 2023 by killing 3 people, and Katie Porter running for Senate. Watch the episode of Climate Town Zell mentioned, it's a great channel: bit.ly/3ZBAcNH Also, catch Zell on The Unofficial Official Podcast: spoti.fi/3W8cw0s Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta:

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58:52

Kevin Can Go F#%* Himself

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2023/01/09

Tochi and Zell start 2023 unsurprised we haven't learned out lesson. This week, Zell shares his Dry January update then they get into the Biden administration's immgration restriction, Kevin McCarthy taking ALL the L's, and what dystopian future was previewed at the return of CES! Look out for Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth for Marvel at your local comic book shop. Watch AMC's Interview with the Vampire, where Zell is currently writing season two. Got a

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127:54

Our Favorite Thangs of 2022 (Extra-THICC Holiday...

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/12/19

Tochi and Zell focus on the best of the best! This week, they ignore the news to talk about the TV shows, movies, books, and video games of the year. Look out for Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth for Marvel at your local comic book shop. Watch AMC's Interview with the Vampire, where Zell is currently writing season two. On Twitter and Twitch: @TochiTrueStory @AZellWill On Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64

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82:47

What Does A Scab Nurse Look Like?

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/12/12

Tochi and Zell fight through the bad news to get to the good! This episode, they discuss the growing power of gangs in Haiti, the upcoming nurses, ambulance drivers, and rail road strikes in the UK, and the return of Brittney Griner to the US. Please forgive the technical difficulties on Zell's mic; it's been fixed for next week. Look out for Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth for Marvel at your local comic book shop. Watch AMC's Interview with the Vampire, where

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70:03

I Ain't Gonna Work on Joey's Train No More!

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/12/05

Tochi and Zell celebrate the holiday spirit of protest! This week, they discuss the ongoing uprising in China, the Georgia Senate runoff this Tuesday, the Biden's attempt to force railroad works to take what he says to take. Look out for Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth for Marvel at your local comic book shop. Watch AMC's Interview with the Vampire, where Zell is currently writing season two. On Twitter and Twitch: @TochiTrueStory @AZellWill On Insta: @Treize64

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71:31

Twitter Tanked & The Red Wave Caved

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/11/14

Tochi and Zell do some grave dancing, even if prematurily. This week, they discuss the rapid collapsing of Elon Musk's new toy, Twitter, and the early results of the midterm elections. Heads up; they recorded this episode on 11/12 in the morning BEFORE it was announced that the Dems would keep the Senate. Look for Phase to of Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth. Watch AMC's Interview with the Vampire, where Zell is currently writing the next season. Got a question for

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66:41

Finding Joy, Dammit!

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/11/07

Tochi and Zell try their damnedest to find some joy in the news. They don't find it in the Paul Pelosi attack or the return of Bibi Netanyahu, but will the election of Lula in Brazil save the show??? Listen and find out! Subscribe to AMC+ and watch Interview with the Vampire. Zell's currently working on season two:

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61:56

Behavior Change or Climate Change

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/10/29

Tochi and Zell wonder if we'll get out act together in this one. They discuss the UN report on climate change and if we'll ever actually change to stop it, then the upcoming midterm elections. Catch Tochi this weekend at the Boston Book Festival: https://bostonbookfest.org/2022-headliners-presenters/ Subscribe to AMC+ and watch Interview with the Vampire. Zell's currently working on season two:

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69:41

Lack of Truss

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Tochi and Zell celebrate fall and the changing of the leaders. They discuss the crisis in Haiti and how others can help and not take over, the US switching up their stance on Venezuela, and the downfall of UK PM Liz Truss. On Twitter and Twitch: @TochiTrueStory @AZellWill On Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill

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60:08

LA City Council v. "The Blacks"

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/10/17

Zell and Tochi both find themselves angry on the East Coast in this one! They talk the LA City Council leak and anti-blackness in "liberal" cities, the US' sanctions against Chinese semiconductor manufacturing and why it could spark... even more problems... and an update on Iranian protest. Head's up: Zell's audio is ROUGH due to a tech issue. Maybe turn it down a few notches. Listen to the full leaked audio from the LA City Council:

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64:27

America Needs Some Home Training

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/10/03

Tochi helps Zell reacclimate to life in the States as they discuss the flooding in Florida, Puerto Rico, and how climate change will continue to smack the sh*t out of us. Then they'll talk about the protest in Iran over the killing of Mahsa Amini and the state's "morality police." Last, they give tips on how to talk artist you love without insulting them. Be sure to catch Tochi IN-PERSON at New York City ComiCon! 10/6-9 :

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82:30

Zell sees Paris, Zell sees France! (Season 7 Premier!)

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/09/26

The angry, black males have gone international! They kick off season 7 with Zell in Paris while he and Tochi discuss DeSantis' brutal trick on migrants, Hurricane Fiona's devistating impacts on Puerto Rico, then Zell give his take on why he wants to relocate to Lille in the north of France and what America has to do to keep from a horrific 21st Century downfall. Follow Tochi & Zell: On Twitter and Twitch: @TochiTrueStory @AZellWill On Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill Got a question for

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15:21

Summer Surprise II: Student Loan Pittance

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/08/26

Tochi and Zell had to drop another surprise ep as the Biden administration does slightly more than the least they could do to help student barrowers. The new season of The Inner Cities Podcast start Monday, 9/26! Tell your friends! Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill

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60:51

Summer SURPRISE Episode!

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/07/11

Tochi and Zell meet up IRL! Catch up on what they've been up to, how the terrible SCOTUS ruling will impact America's future, Boris Johnson being out, and the French nationalizing their electricity sector. We want to hear from you! Let us know if you agree, disagree, or have question for Tochi or Zell. InnerCitizens@gmail.com. Thanks for subscribing, downloading, and listening! Text the show to your friends and tell them to check it out. Follow Tochi & Zell: On Twitter and Twitch:

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87:18

SEASON FINALE! ...for the show and maybe America...

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/05/30

Tochi and Zell end the season, sadly, by talking about a mass shooting for the 2nd time in a row. They discuss the killing of kids and teachers in Uvalde, TX, and what the poor police response says about America. Then they end on what they have planned for the summer; for work and for play. We want to hear from you! Let us know if you agree, disagree, or have question for Tochi or Zell. InnerCitizens@gmail.com. Thanks for subscribing, downloading, and listening! Text the show to your friends and

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74:01

There Be (Pasty) Monsters

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/05/23

Tochi and Zell get another reason to move out of the country. They discuss the mass shooting of black people in Buffalo and the ridiculousness of Replacement Theory, the GOP losses in this week's spring primaries, the the NBA Finals; the games and the memes! We want to hear from you! Let us know if you agree, disagree, or have question for Tochi or Zell. InnerCitizens@gmail.com. Thanks for subscribing, downloading, and listening! Text the show to your friends and tell them to check it out

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73:58

Aunt Sue's Sidewalk

The Inner Cities Podcast ·

2022/05/16

Tochi's back in tour mode! He joins Zell like from the Pen International Conference in NYC as they discuss the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, democrats symbol vote for abortion rights, the effectiveness of civil disobedence in 2022, and the cryptocurrency crash. Plus, they answer a listener question emailed to innercitizens@gmail.com. Want them to answer your? Send it in for a chance to have it addressed. Thanks for subscribing, downloading, and listening! Text the show to your

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