Brain Squeeze

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  Converse Apologizes For Sneaker Ad After Critics Point Out Racist KKK & Strange Fruit Imagery 21.09.2026 21分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I give a quick weekend recap and then we get into the juice—The sneaker company, Converse, has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed the imagery as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company has also apologized, but is that enough? Too often are companies disrespecting the community without any real consequences, so my question now is—what are we going to do about it? Lets get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_ and @BrainSqueezePod
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  The Weekly Squeeze—Colin Kaepernick Addresses Jay-Z Comments and NFL Settlement, Tisha Campbell Diagnosed with AuDHD, & More 18.09.2026 32分

  Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so we have to get into The Weekly Squeeze!In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I give a quick drop of juice about whether you believe you can or can't, both are true. Then we get into the juice—Jhene Aiko's album has been out a full week and I need to know how the healed girlies feel about it, also, Tory Lanez is supposedly going on tour?? Then we get into Tisha Campbell announcing she was recently diagnosed with autism and adhd and how now everything makes sense. Lastly, Colin Kaepernick is on a press run for his new book "The Perilous Fight" and he's addressing a few headlines including Jay-Z's recent comments about him and his settlement with the NFL, but also, the 10 year anniversary of him taking a knee and why the work is even more important now. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!*FYI, my mic audio drops out at 22:32 so I had to use my camera audio to finish it out. My apologies for the difference*Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_ and @BrainSqueezePod
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  Mitch McConnell Returns to Capitol Hill & Hyrox Athlete Apologizes For Racing with Diarrhea 17.09.2026 18分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, Mitch McConnell has returned to Capitol Hill after his hospitalization, but the man looks lost. At this point, this is elder abuse lol. Then we get into the juice—Joanna Wietrzyk, the 22-year-old Hyrox Champ, is breaking her silence and offering a "sincere apology" on her decision to continue competing after suffering from diarrhea during a Hyrox race in Beijing. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_ or @BrainSqueezepod
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  Ed Sheeran's Tour Falls Apart After Macklemore Gets Dropped 16.09.2026 22分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode I give a quick recap of the event I hosted yesterday and the compliment I received from an attendee that made me reflect on how far I've come! Then we get into the juice—Macklemore was dropped from the rest of Ed Sheeran’s tour following his “Free Palestine” comments, and now the other opening acts have pulled out too. Ed Sheeran says the decision wasn’t his, but the situation has sparked a bigger conversation about artists speaking out, accountability and where the line is drawn when politics and entertainment collide. Let’s get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_Audio credit: ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
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  The "Emmys So White" is Trending, Ryan Clark Makes an NFL Comeback with The Pivot Sports Show 15.09.2026 18分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're getting straight to the juice—The Emmys took place last night and "EmmysSoWhite" is currently trending online because no Black people nominated won an award. Then, Ryan Clark popped back out with his own sports show: The Pivot Sports, and it looks so good! Now is the time for us to make sure we support him and others creating their own opportunities! Let's get into these juicy thoughts! Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Lil Durk Gets Acquitted, Kai Cenat Debuts His Fashion Brand Vivet at NYFW, Jasmine Crockett Honors Chris Brown 14.09.2026 34分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I'm starting off with a drop of juice to remind y'all not to let your emotions ruin your motion! Then we get into the juice—Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted in his federal murder-for-hire case on Friday September 11th, but he isn't free just yet as he has another trial next month with a potential life sentence he has to beat. Next, Kai Cenat finally debuted his fashion brand Vivet at New York Fashion Week, while also sparking some rekindling rumors with his ex, Gigi. Lastly, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing some heat after honoring Chris Brown and Usher with a Congressional Record during their R&B concert, with folks wondering what was the reason?? Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  The Weekly Squeeze—25th Anniversary of 9/11, Apple Reveals iPhone Duo, Ciara & Russell Wilson Are Expecting Baby #5, Fat Joe Claims He Can Say The N-Word 11.09.2026 41分

  Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so you already know we have to get into the Weekly Squeeze.In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I remember 9/11 on the 25th anniversary today and the impact it had on so many families and how America was never the same. Then we get into the juice—Apple revealed it's new iPhone lineup and the one that is grabbing everyone's attention is the iPhone Duo! This phone was definitely made with creatives in mind. Then, Ciara and Russell Wilson announced they're pregnant with baby Cinco this week while sharing a cute video announcing it to their kids, but I want to know why are folks so mad about it? Lastly, we talk about the juiciest story this week—Fat Joe. A clip of him surfaced from the Joe Budden Podcast has surfaced where he is saying he can say the N-word because he is the Blackest N*gga and because of his love for hip-hop and the culture. Unfortunately, Joe, being able to say the word doesn't work that way. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!*ALSO a correction to saying my uncle worked in the towers, he did NOT. He worked directly across the street from the towers, but still could've been affected if he worked that day*Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Exclusive Interview with Christopher DeAngelo Gilbert, Milwaukee's Dancing "Suit Man" 10.09.2026 1時間 39分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're sitting down with Milwaukee creative Christopher DeAngelo Gilbert! We talk about his journey as a dancer, choreographer, educator, host, and creative, how he built his identity through art, and the experiences that helped shape who he is today.Christopher opens up about betting on himself, finding his purpose, building a recognizable personal brand, and what it feels like to reach a point where you know it's time to step outside of your comfort zone and grow. We also get into his love for Milwaukee, creating opportunities and connections for other creatives, the story behind his signature suits, working with the Milwaukee Bucks, and taking everything he's learned into the next chapter of his journey. Let's get into this juicy conversation!Make sure to follow Christopher DeAngelo Gilbert on all platforms: @BMADBOSSConnect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  An Industry Insider Says AI Could End Humanity Within The Next Decade 10.09.2026 25分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I start off my sending my condolences to the friends and family of two popular DJs in the city and how unexpected life can be. Then we get into the juice— Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old British AI pre-training researcher, went viral after resigning from Anthropic and issued a severe public warning that advanced AI could cause human extinction by 2030. But as a society are we all too far gone with our obsession with the convenience tech and AI gives us to care enough to reverse it? Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Lindsay Clancy & Latarsha Sanders: Two Mothers, Two Mental Health Defenses 09.09.2026 26分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I'm trying to figure out how to balance, work, sleep and the gym, while keeping them all a priority and it's a mess lol. Then we get into the juice—The Lindsay Clancy case has sparked a bigger conversation about maternal mental health, and why her story is being compared to Latarsha Sanders, a Black mother whose murder convictions were recently overturned and who will now receive a new trial. Both women killed their children while their mental states became central to their defenses, but the public response to their cases has looked very different. Today, we’re breaking down both cases, the role race and empathy may play in how we view them, and why I believe mental health support needs to start before pregnancy and continue well into the postpartum period. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Keith Lee Faces Backlash For Thanking God After Near-Fatal Car Crash 08.09.2026 26分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I'm trying to figure out when is the right time to take your summer braids out? lol because I think I'm ready for something new! Then we get into the juice—Social media content creator and food critic, Keith Lee, is facing backlash after sharing a terrifying story about narrowly avoiding a wrong-way driver and thanking God for protecting him and his family. You would think that would be an innocent post. However, unfortunately, that same driver allegedly went on to cause a crash that killed someone else, and now people online are asking, "If God spared Keith, why didn't he spare the victim?" So now we're squeezing the conversation around faith, tragedy and gratitude. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Stephen A. Smith Joins "Flagrant and Funny" with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill 07.09.2026 34分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're squeezing the juice out of Cari Champion and Jemele Hill's interview with Stephen A. Smith on their podcast, Flagrant and Funny. Ever since NABJ gave Stephen A. the thumbs down award he has been trying to get to the bottom of why the community feels as though he is "disparaging" Black women, and this interview was supposed to help him figure it out. While they talked about that, Jemele and Cari also got to air out some grievances they have had with Stephen A, however after the interview, that's when things got really juicy. So let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  The Weekly Squeeze—Ye Back in Chicago, Influencers Ruining the US Open, Mary J. Blige Gets Suno Ad Pulled & More 04.09.2026 44分

  Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so you know we have to get into the Weekly Squeeze!In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're kicking things off at home in Milwaukee with the public library's free concert yesterday! Producer Sunny Lou and friends partnered with MPL to get people excited for September being National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Next, Ye had his homecoming show in Chicago yesterday with Big Sean as one of the special guests, and it was sold out! Can Ye really be cancelled? Then we got into the juice—The Pivot Podcast just landed a major deal with Netflix just weeks after Ryan Clark was fired from ESPN, BET announced they're bringing back the BET Soul Train Awards in November after a three-year hiatus, this week Influencers at the US Open were getting backlash for their lack of tennis etiquette at the matches and distracting the game/players, and lastly, Mary J Blige had a Suno ad pulled after Suno admitted they got approval from the wrong rep from her team. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Raven-Symoné Says "That's So Raven" Was NOT a Black Show 02.09.2026 23分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're getting right into the juice—Raven-Symoné is back in the headlines and this time she has really made the millennial girlies (like myself) upset! A clip has surfaced from an episode from her "Tea Time" podcast with her wife, Miranda, and she is saying That's So Raven is not a Black show and the character Raven was not Black. In her mind, the show was more universal, because besides skin color, what made the show Black? Well, I can give you a few examples, my girl. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  18-Month Blackout, Love Island Season 8 Reunion, and Keefe D Found Guilty in Murder of Tupac Shakur 30 Years Later 01.09.2026 19分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, have y'all heard about the potential 18-month blackout everyone is warning us about? The news is telling us how to start preparing for it. Then we get into the juice—The Love Island Season 8 Reunion aired yesterday on Peacock and the hosts rushed over an important conversation that needed to happen, then Keefe D has officially been found guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after his death, and now faces up to life in prison. Does it feel like justice was served? Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Fake NFL Player & Fake Duke University Student Go Viral 31.08.2026 28分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, it's the last day of August and Fall is knocking on our door. Make sure y'all are working hard to complete your 2026 goals because a lot can change in 4 months when you focus and remain disciplined. Then we get into the juice—35-year-old, Daejon Love, allegedly posed as an NFL player while scamming women out of more than $1 million and is now facing criminal charges, while Angel Victoria Murdock had the internet shook after allegedly pretending to be a Duke University PA student for nearly two years. Both stories led me to the the bigger question: what makes someone create an entirely fake life online, and has social media made us more obsessed with looking successful than actually being successful? Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  The Weekly Squeeze—Issa Rae's New HBO Show, Lil Durk's Former Friend OTF Jam Testifies Against Him During Murder-For-Hire Trial, Joseline Opens Up About Her Past Life To Her 9-Year-Old Daughter & More 28.08.2026 40分

  Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so we have to get into the Weekly Squeeze.In today's Brain Squeeze episode, Issa Rae Lands a new HBO pilot for a half-hour male friendship comedy, Coco Jones is getting a "Hilary" spin-off show on Peacock, Claressa Shields wants Beyoncé to walk her out for a boxing match before she retires at 38, Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial started this week and his former friend OTF Jam is spilling all the juice while testifying against him on the witness stand, lastly, Joseline Hernandez is opening up to her 9-year-old daughter, Bonnie Bella, about her past life as a stripper and what she does for work. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Enes Kanter Freedom Takes the WNBA Trans Athlete Debate Too Far 27.08.2026 26分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I tried a new restaurant last night and thank God for ChatGPT for helping me out with the menu lol. Then we get into the juice—Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender women competing in women’s sports sparked a larger conversation about WNBA eligibility, and now Enes Kanter Freedom has inserted himself into the debate by declaring himself a WNBA prospect, antagonizing the players at the Fever-Chicago game last weekend and went on Fox News about it, just to prove a point about the league's eligibility rules. I break down how we got here, what the WNBA’s rules actually say, and why I think Enes’ attempt to prove a point is just…weird. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Dolly Parton Passed Away At 80, & A Milwaukee Bar Goes Viral After A Racist "No Play List" Message Sent To Their DJ's Got Leaked 26.08.2026 30分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I finally got my hands on the brand new Chick-Fil-A Chicken & Waffles sandwich and gave it my rating, then we get into the juice—The legendary Dolly Parton passed away yesterday at 80-years-old after a brief battle with cancer. May she rest in peace. Then, Garage, a popular Milwaukee bar, is facing backlash after a "No Play List" text message sent to their DJ's got leaked. The extensive list only had Black Hip-Hop artists on it and since then, the owners have come out to say it was a misunderstanding and they just wanted songs without lyrics about guns and violence. But is the damage already done? Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_
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  Texas Roadhouse is Cancelled, and Trump Plans to Import Tons of Rejected Beef From Argentina...BE AWARE! 25.08.2026 15分

  In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're tackling gym etiquette because y'all be coming in there stank before you even start the workout smh. Then we get into the juice—Texas Roadhouse is facing backlash after their employees are accused of racist conduct towards Black customers from an alleged "white servers" Facebook group. This unverified group supposedly has over 400k members in it and in the group, they are admitting to licking and spitting in Black people's food before serving it to your table—DISGUSTING! Next, be aware of the beef and steak you purchase for a while, because Trump is allegedly planning to start importing beef from Argentina to bring down record-high ground beef prices for consumers. However, this is the same beef that China rejected earlier this year because it was found to be laced with a specific chemical that could be deadly for humans. Let's get into these juicy thoughts!Connect with me on social media! @CarrieNoni_