{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Usher Got Rejected, Ye\u2019s Concert Numbers &amp; LeBron to Philly | Mad News","description":"Usher got rejected. Ye\u2019s concert numbers sparked conversation. Student loan forgiveness had everybody asking questions. Dick Gregory caught my attention. And LeBron James is bringing the memes to Philadelphia. \ud83d\ude02 Welcome back to Argh U Mad, where we look at the headlines through a different lens\u2014because the story is one thing, but the perspective is everything. In this episode, I\u2019m talking about the conversations making their way through entertainment, pop culture, sports, and everyday life, including: \ud83c\udfa4 Usher getting rejected onstage \u2014 and what that moment says about the changing relationship between celebrities and their audiences. \ud83d\udcb0 Ye\u2019s concert numbers \u2014 including a correction to information I initially shared in this episode. Consider this your reminder that sometimes the conversation continues after the recording. \ud83c\udf93 Student loan forgiveness \u2014 because when everyone is celebrating, I still want to know what the latest developments actually mean. \ud83c\udfac Dick Gregory \u2014 exploring the comedian, activist, and thinker whose work has recently had me paying closer attention. \ud83c\udfc0 LeBron James and Philadelphia \u2014 plus the internet doing what the internet does best with the memes. This isn't about telling you what to think. It's about giving you something to think about. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. \u25b6\ufe0f Watching on YouTube? Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next conversation. And if you haven't already, check out the Beach Day Reflection episode for a completely different vibe. \ud83c\udf0a Stay blessed. Stay mindful. And as always\u2026 Argh U Mad? #ArghUMad #MadNews #PopCulture #EntertainmentNews #BlackPodcast ","author_name":"Argh U Mad!?!","author_url":"http:\/\/arghumad.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42351760\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/a93a73\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42351760"}