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EPISODE #213

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March 18, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #213

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About This Episode

Get the first look at The Chi’s final season and see if the IRS owes you money. We’re also honoring Kiki Shepard’s legacy and tackling health truths to keep our community thriving.

Today's Highlights:

Lena Waithe debuts the first look at The Chi Season 8 Coldest Winter Ever.
The series remains a vital pillar of Black storytelling as it enters the finale.
South Side characters face high stakes in the upcoming finale of the hit series.
Fans anticipate a major cultural moment as the beloved Chicago drama concludes its run.
The Coldest Winter Ever visuals spark excitement for the show's final chapter.

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Topics:

Blavity Daily BriefingBlack culture podcastLena WaitheThe Chi Season 8Showtime At The ApolloKiki ShepardZendayaBlack entertainment newsLaverne CoxAden HollowayDaily news for Black millennialsThe Chi final runBlack celebrity updatesPodcast discoveryBlack community briefing

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