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In Need to Know, Isaiah combines his Pop Culture Round-Up with a political round-up. The co-hosts discuss Donald Trump's indictments, Bob Barber's legacy, and Lizzo's growing legal drama. In All the Feels, the co-hosts recap their summer and their vacations; Bianca is beside herself after Isaiah's close encounter with Billy Porter. In Gotta Do, Bianca reviews the July W&W Book Club selection, "Find Your Fucking Happy" by Monica Sweeney. 

In Need to Know, Where is the Sun returns, and Isaiah explains the importance of the rising sign for the birth chart. In All the Feels, Bianca demands that TV shows and films stop using Black actors as disposable love interests for White leads. Isaiah is confused why we care at all, and pushes back on the idea that Black hotties are overlooked in favor of mediocre Whites. Who decides who's mediocre? In Gotta Do, the co-hosts discuss gender identity and the prominence of pronouns; Isaiah doesn't care about either -- and explains that it might be best to just refer to people by their chosen names. 

In Need to Know, Isaiah's Pop Culture Round-Up returns featuring Madonna, Naomi Osaka, Luther Vandross, Threads, and the Emmy Awards. In All the Feels, what was Bianca thinking? The co-hosts talk about being young and making unwise decisions, and Isaiah warns the Wonders about becoming pen pals with criminals. In Gotta Do, tips for increasing vitamin D intake are shared. 

In Need to Know, the co-hosts break down what affirmative action is, and what it isn't. Bianca is perplexed that White women continue to oppose affirmative action, yet benefit the most from it. Isaiah explains why the Supreme Court's most recent decision against affirmative action is a continuation of its radical interference in American life. In All the Feels, the co-hosts react to a "Frontline" documentary about the life and career of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, and explain how a Black man who benefited from affirmative action became a tool for its abolishment. In Gotta Do, Isaiah shares resources on learning more about the ways and workings of the U.S. Supreme Court. 

In Need to Know, Isaiah sheds light on what might be behind two surprising Supreme Court opinions regarding voting rights, before launching into his annual Independence Day proclamation. In All the Feels, is it OK for folks to spend their money on whatever they want -- even joyrides to the ruins of the Titanic? Bianca picks Isaiah's brain on why we care. In Gotta Do, the July selection for the W&W Better You Book Club is announced: "Find Your Fucking Happy: A Journal to Help Pave the Way for Positive Shit Ahead" by Monica Sweeney. 

In Need to Know, "The Little Book of Queer Icons" by Samuel Alexander is reviewed as part of the W&W Better You Book Club. In All the Feels, a YouTube viewing recommendation sends Isaiah spiraling into a rabbit hole about the failure of Blockbuster Video; and true to form, he builds an entire segment around it. In Gotta Do, special guest Sharisse Kemp shares her expertise and suggestions on wine, and explains why glassware, name brands, and costs are all irrelevant. 

In Need to Know, Bianca details the human rights abuses of LGBT people in the Caribbean, and profiles several organizations that are working to protect and advance queer rights. In All the Feels, the co-hosts ponder the complexities and double-standard attached to straight and bisexual men who love dick as much as their female partners. In Gotta Do, Isaiah asks for help from the Wonders regarding the Black Podcasting Awards. 

In Need to Know, "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health" by Dr. Rheeda Walker is reviewed as part of the W&W Better You Book Club. In All the Feels, Isaiah recaps his travel through France, and offers a review of the Beyonce concert and the casinos of Monte-Carlo. In Gotta Do, the co-hosts kick off Pride by looking at the anti-LGBTQ measures being pushed in the states, and explaining why bigots are attacking Target and other businesses over rainbows. Bianca offers tips for being the best ally possible to queer people, and Isaiah announces the June Book Club selection. 

In this Money May encore presentation, Guy Anthony, from Black, Gifted & Whole Foundation, discusses how to start a nonprofit business from scratch, and shares the wisdom from his many years of community work. Also, HR guru Saná Rasul of HR Girlfriends talks about the importance of establishing a good rapport with human resources; plus, tips for negotiating salaries and more. 

In Need to Know, the co-hosts discuss how loneliness impacts our health -- and how it's been doing so since before the COVID-19 pandemic. In All the Feels, Martha Stewart inspires an entire segment on classic magazine covers; plus, Bianca and Isaiah reveal what iconic covers they would recreate. In Gotta Do, the Money May series continues, as real estate guru Maceo Thomas stops by to offer wisdom regarding home ownership.

In Need to Know, special guest Emily Schreiber helps to review the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Isaiah wishes folks would let Diana Spencer rest in peace, while Bianca wants all the jewelry back! Is transracial really a thing? In All the Feels, the co-hosts explore why and how some folks feel comfortable with a racial identity inconsistent with their genes. In Gotta Do, Money Money continues with tips for how to avoid frivolous spending. 

In Need to Know, the fashion from the 2023 Met Gala is reviewed: Lil Nas X soars, while Serena Williams and Brittney Griner disappoint. Isaiah expresses concern for Donatella Versace. In All the Feels, Ed Askinazi stops by to talk about his connection with Isaiah, and to help the co-hosts unpack the idea of 'opposites attract.' In Gotta Do, the Money May series returns: Bianca leads a conversation on why living paycheck-to-paycheck is still a thing, while Isaiah points out that credit scores are a tool of white supremacy. 

The May selection for the W&W Better You Book Club is announced: "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health" by Rheeda Walker (2020).

In Need to Know, "Do It Today" by Darius Foroux is reviewed as part of the W&W Better You Book Club. In All the Feels, Isaiah is triggered after hearing that Gayle King "rode Oprah's coattails" to success. In Gotta Do, Wonderisms is back, as Bianca and Isaiah respond to feedback from listeners. 

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In Need to Know, Isaiah breaks down why Nikki Haley and Tim Scott are really running for president in 2024, and reminds listeners how the Republican Party utilizes useful idiots to gain political power. In All the Feels, special guest Carmel Pryor explains why and how young people were behind the Democrats' success in 2018, 2020 and 2022. In Gotta Do, the wonders are encouraged to defend the record of Vice President Kamala Harris, as the co-hosts point out why she and former Vice President Mike Pence are treated so differently. 

In Need to Know, Isaiah reminds listeners that Mercury isn't the only planet with a retrograde, and walks through how to survive all the retrogrades of the solar system. In All the Feels, classic game shows take center stage; Bianca favors quiz shows, while Isaiah prefers sheer fun and foolishness...almost a half-dozen asides make for a hysterical segment. In Gotta Do, Halle Berry inspires the co-hosts to be unbothered. 

In Need to Know, Isaiah takes note of how the political right's current attack on "woke" is a replay of its previous attack on "liberal," and the co-hosts discuss why the political left must not allow its words and ideals to be co-opted and vilified.  In All the Feels, Isaiah explains why Michelangelo's David has such a tiny package, and what contemporary controversies about the statue says about the norms and desires of humanity.  In Gotta Do, National Public Health Week is celebrated; Dr. Fauci is revered, while Dr. Carson ... not so much. 

In Need to Know, "I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman's Guide to Navigating the Workplace" by Elizabeth Leiba is reviewed as part of the W&W Better You Book Club. In All the Feels, it's April Fools' Day, and the co-hosts discuss the history of the occasion, and the pranks to avoid. In Gotta Do, Isaiah's birthday is celebrated, as Bianca puts three burning questions to him before his trip to New York City. 

The April book club selection is also announced: "Do It Today: Overcome Procrastination, Improve Productivity, and Achieve More Meaningful Things" by Darius Foroux, published in 2018. Discussion and review on April 29. 

In Need to Know, Isaiah enumerates the criminal enterprise that surrounds Donald Trump by reminding everyone of his many, many aides who pleaded guilty to crimes. The co-hosts breakdown the former president's lies about the ongoing investigation into his hush payment of $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels. In All the Feels, Bianca's got red flags -- tons of them, as she leads a discussion on when a relationship needs to be re-evaluated. In Gotta Do, listeners are encouraged to counter for and seek out the salary they desire. 

In Need to Know, the looks from the 95th Oscars are reviewed: Angela Bassett has nearly perfect...The Rock, not so much. And Isaiah has thoughts on what might have been behind Jamie Lee Curtis's surprising win for best supporting actress. In All the Feels, troublesome language and turn of phrases are discussed, and quite a few common terms originated from trauma. In Gotta Do, the co-hosts prepare listeners for the vernal equinox. 

In Need to Know, Isaiah's Pop Culture Roundup returns to discuss Nick Cannon's new reality TV series; Tyler Perry's potential purchase of BET; the prince and princess of Sussex; and the return of Chris Rock. In All the Feels, the co-hosts profile famous people who ruined their own careers by being racist, sexist and/or homophobic. What causes a person's bigotry to outweigh their pocketbook? In Gotta Do, Bisexual Health Awareness Month is discussed, and Isaiah reveals why he believes it is a disservice to include bi and trans folks in the LGBTQ catch-all.