⭐️🎙 Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len: Black News Roundup

AI Job Cuts and Viral Finishes: News & Trends with Dave and Leonard

Hosts Dave and Len discuss big tech layoffs and AI’s impact on jobs, explore adolescent mental health and social media’s role in isolation, and celebrate a dramatic Delaware Marathon photo-finish. They also touch on LeBron playing alongside his son, local events, weather and pollen, and listeners’ favorite sporting events.
The episode mixes local news, national tech trends, health tips, and uplifting sports moments, offering practical advice on digital boundaries and community support while keeping a light, conversational tone.

Dynamite Legends: Robin Johnson & Marvin Bell to the Afro‑American Hall of Fame

Welcome to Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len. Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young interview Delaware basketball legends Robin Johnson and Marvin Bell about their careers and upcoming induction into the Afro‑American Hall of Fame.
The episode also covers contemporary topics including Candace Owens’ comments about President Trump, allegations of racism on The Price Is Right, skepticism around the Artemis II moon flight footage, and a debate on the benefits and risks of AI. Guests share personal memories from Price’s Park, their paths after high school, and reflections on community and recognition.

Old Gold Derby: Alpha Phi Alpha’s ‘Grown & Sexy’ Fundraiser at Delaware Park

Hosts Dave and Len welcome Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members Naybu Fullman and Frank Salley to discuss the Gamma Theta Lambda chapter’s Old Gold Derby on May 2 at Delaware Park, a scholarship fundraiser with live entertainment, best-dressed contests, and limited open bar. They explain ticket details and community initiatives supporting local students. Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/old-gold-derby
The conversation also covers HBCU experiences, practical do’s and don’ts for those considering Divine Nine membership, brain health and the value of talk therapy as we age, and perspectives on members publicly denouncing Greek organizations. The episode blends event promotion with community, culture, and practical advice.

Power Moves, Painful Truths & Big Decisions: From Trump’s Legacy Play to Life-Changing Choices

This week on Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, we break down the stories everyone’s talking about—and the conversations that matter most.
We start with the buzz around Donald Trump’s reported push to place his signature on the $100 bill, and what it really means to be in that rare circle of sitting presidents shaping legacy in real time.
Then, a powerful story out of Atlanta—Tyler Perry finds a creative way to support TSA agents working without pay, proving impact doesn’t always follow the rules.
We also take a moment for a heartbreaking reality: a Black teen loses his life over something as small as a pair of jeans—and we unpack the deeper issues behind it.
Plus, we explore a growing trend: why more Black professionals are walking away from corporate America and choosing freedom, ownership, and peace over traditional success.
🔥 Dave’s Corner:You’re in a midlife reset and suddenly come into $100K… what’s your next move? Dave breaks it down—real strategy, real mindset, real talk.
Tap in for insight, perspective, and the conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

Culture Clash Over a Burger Name: When a Restaurant Sparks Global Outrage

On this episode of Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, joined by Tim "DJ TimDogg" Bayard, cover local community work and national headlines.
Topics include homelessness outreach in Wilmington, the viral controversy over an Argentine burger shop’s inflammatory name, Shea Taylor’s journey from hospital janitor to matched Yale anesthesiology resident, a major judgment against Bill Cosby, and a study revealing harmful chemicals in braiding hair and extensions.
The show closes with Dave’s Corner, a Chuck Norris tribute, event announcements, and reminders about upcoming community events and radio playbacks.

From Target Drama to Oscar Night Wins: Hot Takes on Boycotts, Clemency, and Culture

Join Dave and Len as they unpack the week’s biggest stories: the confusion and apology around Pastor Jamal Bryant and the Target boycott, Alabama’s controversial commutation of a death sentence, and highlights and reactions from the Oscars.
They also touch on local sports, surprising weather swings, Oprah’s Paris fashion moment, rising young athletes, and whether people still go to movie theaters — a brisk, opinionated round-up of news and trends.

Bus Stop Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Jada West Dies After School Bus Fight

Hosts Dave and Leonard cover local updates and hard-hitting stories in this episode: the tragic death of 12-year-old Jada West after a bus stop altercation and the community's response to bullying; a major study linking processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats to higher chronic disease risk; a viral incident of a passenger kicked off a plane for playing loud videos; the ongoing search for missing R&B singer Aaron Hall amid a civil lawsuit; plus lighter moments about family achievements and a debate over taking $1 million cash versus owning land in Florida, California, and New York.

Nicki Minaj Roast Sparks NAACP Backlash — Viral Comedy Fallout

Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young discuss highlights from the week, including little-known Black history facts and a viral comedy moment that drew backlash after a roast of Nicki Minaj at the NAACP Image Awards.The episode also covers Dorothy Butler Gilliam’s $10,000 donation to laid-off Washington Post reporters, a fourth-grade student taking college classes, the Smoothie King refusal incident, and a frank conversation about safety and racial tensions in America.

The Rest of the Story: How 'Marty' Became Martin Luther King

Hosts Dave and Len cover a wide-ranging episode: a Paul Harvey clip revealing young Martin Luther King’s early experiences, reactions to a disputed $12 billion farm payout and concerns from the National Black Farmers Association, HGTV pulling Nicole Curtis after a racial slur video, a professor’s hot-mic remarks at Hunter College, and a suspicious C-SPAN caller linked to Trump. The show mixes news, personal notes, and a Mount Rushmore-style roundtable to close out Black History Month.
Listeners get context, commentary, and community perspectives on race, accountability, and media in today’s headlines.

Echoes of a Giant: Jesse Jackson Remembered on Newz & Trendz

Join hosts Dave and Leonard on this episode of Newz and Trendz as they discuss the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a startling child endangerment case in Arkansas, a controversy over the use of the word "Black" at an HBCU, Maryland Governor Wes Moore being excluded from a White House governors' dinner, and upcoming Miss Black America events at GNR Campground.
They also cover local updates, cultural reflections during Black History Month, and a lighthearted debate about potential hip-hop matchups. Tune in for commentary, community announcements, and listener-focused coverage.