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Trey"s Table

Trey Smith

A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.

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Trey’s Table Episode 435: Tucker Carlson Is Still Awful

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2026/04/21

Tucker Carlson is now saying some of the same things about President Trump that VP Kamala Harris said in 2024. However, when you listen to all of his comments you will realize Tucker Carlson is still an awful man.

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Trey’s Table Episode 434 Is Byron Donalds Black Enough?

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2026/04/16

Trey’s Table Episode 434: Is Byron Donald’s Black Enough? Some Black Americans don’t think that Bryon Donalds is black enough. They call themselves Foundational Black Americans. Let’s talk about it.

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Trey’s Table Episode 433: A Celebration of Life

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2026/04/15

Let’s celebrate the life of Kyle Patrick Hearn.https://www.researchgate.net/p...

44:59

Trey’s Table Episode 432 The Legal Elite and Race

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2026/04/11

Who gets to stand before the highest court in the land? The Supreme Court of the United States decides cases that shape all of our lives… But the lawyers who argue those cases? They don’t always reflect the diversity of the country. In this episode of Trey’s Table, we explore: ⚖️ Who actually argues before the Court ⚖️ Why the pool is so small—and so exclusive ⚖️ And what it means when the voices shaping the law lack diversity From pioneers like Everett J. Waring and Thurgood Marshall… to the

21:43

Trey’s Table Episode 431 Brown Babies

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2026/04/09

Let’s talk about the African-American hero, who helped find homes for thousands of children who faced discrimination because of the color of their skin.https://youtu.be/rrikwVPVhl0?s...

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Trey’s Table Episode 430: Which Side Are You On?

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2026/04/03

In 1959 a group of Puerto Rican and African American women joined forces to fight for fair wages. Let’s talk about it.

29:43

Trey’s Table Episode 429: Biking While Black

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2026/03/30

In 1894 the League of American Wheelman was the largest bicycling organization in America. It had over 100,000 members and significant political influence. The LAW’s constitution limited membership to Whites only. It did so because it was concerned that the bicycle was being used as a vehicle to help white women meet and date black men. In this episode, we will discuss the history of racism and how it impacts the sport of bicycling

27:21

Trey’s Table Episode 428: The Korean 7

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2026/03/24

In 1896 seven Korean students found themselves in need of a safe place. They found that place at Howard University. This is their story.https://youtu.be/fNi1ZFsEoYw?s...https://youtu.be/OB6pFfeDO0c?s...

27:20

Trey’s Table Episode 427: Black and Yellow: Race in...

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2026/03/20

After the Korean War, thousands of children were born to Korean mothers and Black American soldiers. Many of them grew up facing deep discrimination. This week on Trey’s Table, we tell their story. 🎙️ #TreysTable #Podcast #BlackHistory #KoreanHistory #MixedIdentity #BiracialVoices #HistoryMatters #CulturalIdentity #UntoldStories #PodcastLife

35:12

Trey’s Table Episode 426:The Face of the NBA

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2026/03/17

Larry Bird never wanted to be the Great White Hope. #treystablepodcast

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Trey's Table Episode 425 Dr. Craig Yorke, Author of...

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2026/03/12

"Steep." It’s more than just a title; it’s a reflection on the climb, the heritage, and the intensity of a life lived at the highest level. Dr. Craig Yorke’s insights on neurosurgery and the arts will change how you think about your own "steep" climbs. Check out the full conversation at the link in bio! 🎙️https://www.barnesandnoble.com...

37:19

Trey’s Table Episode 424: Slices and Second Chances

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2026/03/09

Can a pizza shop change the justice system? 🍕⚖️ In our latest episode, we’re heading to North Philly to talk about @downnorth_pizza. They aren't just serving up some of the best Detroit-style pies in the city—they are exclusively hiring formerly incarcerated individuals and providing them with true second chances, fair wages, and a path forward. It’s about more than food; it’s about "slangin' pies and savin' lives." 🎧 Listen to the full story now at the link in our bio. #DownNorthPizza #PhillyEats

37:05

Trey’s Table Episode 423 The Lil Durk Trial and Drill...

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2026/03/03

Let’s talk about drill music, a popular drill rapper, and how his music may be used against him in his upcoming trial for murder. #treystablepodcast

27:56

Trey’s Table Episode 422: Undercover Brother

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2026/03/02

In 1896, Justice John Marshall Harlan proved what judicial courage looks like. While the Supreme Court upheld segregation in Plessy v. Ferguson, Harlan wrote a dissent that declared: “The Constitution is color-blind.” He stood alone. In this episode of Trey’s Table, we examine: ⚖️ The legal reasoning behind Plessy ⚖️ Harlan’s constitutional philosophy ⚖️ The long road to Brown v. Board ⚖️ What dissent really means in American law This one is for anyone who believes the law can evolve toward justice

26:41

Trey’s Table Episode 421: A Choice to Change the...

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2026/02/28

🎶 Before Spelman was prestigious… it was struggling to survive. After the Civil War, Black colleges faced constant financial hardship. Funding was scarce. Support was inconsistent. The hostility was real. So how did they survive? Music. The Spelman College Glee Club didn’t just sing. They toured. They raised funds. They preserved spirituals born in slavery. They represented Black excellence in a Jim Crow America that doubted their humanity. And because of that — Spelman endured. 🎙️ In this episode

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Trey’s Table Episode 420: Mad Men and Race

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2026/02/22

Mad Men is one of the greatest dramas ever made. But who got interiority — and who didn’t? In this episode of Trey’s Table, I break down every major Black character on Mad Men and explore why so many felt underdeveloped despite the show’s brilliance. You can love great art and still critique its blind spots. 🎙️ Link in bio.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/0... #PrestigeTV #MadMen #TheWire #TVAnalysis #BlackRepresentation #MediaCriticism

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Trey’s Table Episode 419: Thaddeus Stevens

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2026/02/15

What if Reconstruction had gone differently? In the latest episode of Trey’s Table, let’s take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Thaddeus Stevens — one of the most radical and fearless champions of Black freedom in American history. After the Civil War, Stevens didn’t just believe in ending slavery. He believed in economic justice. He proposed confiscating land from former Confederates — the very plantations where enslaved people had labored for generations — and redistributing that land to

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Trey’s Table Episode 418: Stop the Steal

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2026/02/12

Let’s talk about how President Trump intends to steal the 2026 midterm elections.https://www.democracydocket.co...https://democracyforward.org/b...

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Trey’s Table Episode 417: Callie House: A True...

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2026/02/12

Before there was a modern reparations movement… Before there were hashtags… There was Callie House. In the early 1900s, Callie House helped organize hundreds of thousands of formerly enslaved people to demand pensions from the U.S. government for the labor stolen from them. And what did the government do? They prosecuted her. They sent her to federal prison. This week on Trey’s Table, I tell the story of one of the most courageous — and overlooked — activists in American history. Her fight for

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Trey’s Table Episode 416: CR Patterson, Son, & Company

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2026/02/10

THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF BLACK AUTOMOBILE OWNERSHIP The American automobile industry is typically taught as the story of white industrialists—Ford, Dodge, Chrysler. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, African Americans were deeply involved in: •Carriage manufacturing •Automotive repair •Independent design •Regional vehicle production Several Black entrepreneurs attempted to start automobile companies or related manufacturing businesses. Most failed—not because of lack of skill or vision—but

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