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AURN News
Hosted by Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane · EN
AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic insights, and daily updates that inform and empower. Stay connected at aurn.com and follow @aurnonline on all social media platforms.
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JD Vance Defends Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund
Yesterday00:01:02Tap to summarizeVice President JD Vance faced tough questions during a White House briefing over the Trump administration’s newly created “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a nearly $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded program critics say could benefit Trump allies. The exchange also renewed debate over Medicaid cuts and their potential impact on rural hospitals. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Grammy Museum Showcases Black Music Legends
2d ago00:01:02Tap to summarizeThe Grammy Museum’s upcoming exhibit, “Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings,” will spotlight memorabilia connected to legendary Black artists including Prince, Janet Jackson, Miles Davis, Earth, Wind & Fire and Bill Withers. The exhibit opens May 28 and celebrates the lasting impact of Black music on American culture. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Primaries Unfold Amid Voting Rights Battles
2d ago00:01:02Tap to summarizeVoters are heading to the polls across several states as legal battles over redistricting and Black political representation intensify following a major Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act. Civil rights groups and lawmakers say districts represented by Black members of Congress are increasingly under threat. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Settlement Sparks Constitutional Questions
2d ago00:01:03Tap to summarizePresident Donald Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns just before the Justice Department announced a nearly $2 billion taxpayer-funded settlement fund tied to the case. Critics are raising constitutional concerns over the newly created “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and how it was established without a congressional vote. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Kevin Warsh Set to Lead the Federal Reserve
2d ago00:01:02Tap to summarizeKevin Warsh will be sworn in this week as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, marking a major leadership transition at the central bank. Warsh takes over as the country continues to face inflation, high gas prices and uncertainty tied to the war with Iran. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Poll Numbers Fall Amid Iran War Backlash
3d ago00:01:02Tap to summarizeA new New York Times/Siena College poll shows President Donald Trump facing growing backlash over the war with Iran, with voters increasingly concerned about rising gas prices and the broader economy. The poll also highlights continuing dissatisfaction with both major political parties ahead of the midterm elections. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Clarence Carter, Southern Soul Legend, Dies at 90
3d ago00:00:59Tap to summarizeClarence Carter, the Southern soul singer and guitarist known for hits like “Slip Away,” “Back Door Santa” and “Patches,” has died at 90. Blind from childhood, Carter built a decades-long career that left a lasting mark on Southern soul and rhythm and blues music. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Marchers Mobilize After Voting Rights Act Ruling
6d ago00:01:29Tap to summarizeThousands of protesters are expected to gather in Selma and Montgomery for a national day of action following a Supreme Court ruling critics say weakened the Voting Rights Act. Organizers say the demonstrations are part of a renewed push to protect Black political power and voting rights across the South. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Supreme Court Blocks Restrictions on Abortion Pill
6d ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeThe Supreme Court handed abortion rights advocates a major victory by indefinitely blocking restrictions on mifepristone, the abortion pill central to post-Roe abortion access in America. The ruling preserves telehealth abortion access nationwide as legal and political battles over reproductive rights continue. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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#OTD in 1970: Remembering the Jackson State Shooting
6d ago00:01:02Tap to summarizeOn this day in 1970, police opened fire at Jackson State College in Mississippi, killing Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green and injuring 12 others. The shooting came just days after the Kent State tragedy and remains a painful chapter in the history of racial injustice and protest in America. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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