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EPISODE #158

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

February 2, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #158

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About This Episode

Black politicians are flipping Texas! We unpack the 'Blue Wave' and hold space for Snoop's family during this tough time. Plus, the Black hair politics of Industry.

Today's Highlights:

Snoop Dogg’s family grieves; 10-month-old granddaughter Codi Breaux tragically passes away.
Cori Broadus shares personal grief after losing her child, demonstrating necessary community vulnerability.
Blavity urges community members to lift up the Broadus family and hold essential space.
Hip-hop culture rallies support for the Broadus family following their profound, heartbreaking loss.
Blavity Daily Briefing unpacks major political upsets down in Texas and deep community tragedy.

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By Tomas KassahunNews15 words

On ‘Industry,’ Harper Stern’s Hair Journey Is The Most Relatable Thing About Her

HBO’s Industry character Harper Stern has a lot going on.

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Is Ashes Of Creation Shutting Down? What To Know After Creative Director Steven Sharif Resigns After Board Dispute

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Taylor Rehmet’s Shocking Defeat Of Leigh Wambsganss To Flip Texas State Senate Seat Has Dems Eyeing 2026 ‘Blue Wave’

A Texas Democrat has pulled off a major upset win, claiming victory in a state senate special election for an area that heavily supported Donald Trump in 2024.

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Christian Menefee Wins Texas Special Election As Dems Cut Into GOP’s U.S. House Majority

Democrats regained a seat in the U.

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