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Trey’s Table Episode 467 Kings and Pawns

Trey's Table Episode 466 Papa and Jordan Top 5 TV Shows

In this episode I'm joined by the famous content creator @zombiemanjay for a discussion of our top 5 television shows of the 21st Century. 

Trey’s Table Episode 465: Paris is Burning

Students in Paris are throwing Molotov cocktails due to poor conditions in their schoos. What would they do if they had to attend the average school that a Black student attends in America? Let's talk about it. 

Trey’s Table Episode 464: The Parsley Massacre

In 1804, Haiti defeated Napoleon’s army and created the world’s first free Black republic. It terrified colonial powers, alarmed Thomas Jefferson, and sparked centuries of efforts to keep Haiti isolated. On this day in 1937, another dark chapter...

Trey’s Table Episode 463 Race and Racism Down Under

In 1901, Australia wanted to ban Black and Asian immigration, but London said explicit racial laws looked bad diplomatically. So they invented the "50-Word Dictation Test. In this episode of the podcast, we explore Australia’s history of anti-Black...

Trey’s Table Episode 462 Sinclair Lewis and His Prophetic Books

In 1935, Sinclair Lewis wrote It Can’t Happen Here—a chilling novel about a populist demagogue who promises every citizen cash payouts, rallies anti-immigrant fervor, and steadily dismantles democracy from within. Lewis wasn’t just writing fiction; he...

Trey’s Table Episode 461: How Would You Like Your Server: Black or White?

Next time you sit down for a meal at an upscale restaurant, take a look around. Who greets you at the door? Who takes your order? And who is working behind closed doors in the kitchen? In fine dining, servers in major metro areas can earn upwards of...

Trey’s Table Episode 460 Does Fat Joe Have An N Word Pass?

NEW EPISODE: The Debate Over Hip-Hop's Most Controversial Word Can you separate hip-hop culture from the language embedded in its history? In this episode of Trey’s Table, host Trey Smith dives deep into the heated, ongoing debate surrounding the...

Trey’s Table Episode 459: The Suicidal Orders Case

The Korean War is often called America’s "Forgotten War"—and even more forgotten are the struggles of the African American soldiers who served in it. Two years after Executive Order 9981 ordered the desegregation of the armed forces, Black troops—like...

Trey’s Table Episode 458: The List of People We Don’t Play About

There are certain figures whose respect in the culture is simply understood. On the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we’re diving into "The List of People That Black People Don't Play About." From Dolly Parton’s genuine love, decades of philanthropy,...

Trey’s Table Episode 457 Sarah La Morena

When you hear a song, what kind of picture does your mind build of the person singing it? In the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we look at the incredible story of Sarah La Morena—a dark-skinned, Afro-Mexican singer captivating audiences worldwide...

Trey’s Table Episode 456: State v. Keshia Golden

New Episode of Trey’s Table: Self-Defense, Domestic Violence, and the Trial of Keisha Golden While national media attention often zeroes in on high-profile cases like the Lindsay Clancy trial, countless stories at the critical intersection of race,...

Trey’s Table Episode 455: Why Are There No Black NLF Team Owners?

Why has there never been a Black majority owner in NFL history? With the kickoff of the NFL regular season just around the corner, we’re digging into what many describe as the most exclusive fraternity in the United States: NFL team owners. In this...

Trey’s Table Episode 454: Angie Nixon and the Power of Self-Love

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Politics, Stereotypes, and Making History | Trey’s Table In this episode, we dive into the complex intersections of American political culture, media narratives, and the persistent stereotypes weaponized against Black women in...

Trey’s Table Episode 453: The Black Family Who Built America

From an enslaved master craftsman in 1790 to the nation’s oldest Black-owned architecture and construction management firm—this is the story you weren’t taught in history class. 🏛️✨ On this latest episode of Trey’s Table, we explore the...

Trey’s Table Episode 452: Race, Islam, and Politics

When the next Congress is sworn in, the House of Representatives is projected to have zero Black Republican members—a shift driven by retirements, state race pivots, and primary losses like that of Michigan candidate Amir Hassan. In our latest episode...

Trey’s Table Episode 451: Secret Societies and Race

For centuries, a secret society composed of wealthy, influential white people in St. Louis put on an annual holiday ball and parade. The organization was founded by former members of the Confederacy and other white supremacist organizations. In this...

Trey’s Table Episode 450: Sam and Dave

Behind the glitz, the glamour, and the platinum records of the music industry lies a hidden history of exploitation. 🎶 In our latest episode, we dive deep into the legendary soul duo Sam & Dave—their meteoric rise, their unforgettable hits like "Soul...

Trey’s Table Episode 449: Where the Stop Woke Act Died

Chris Rufo takes the L as his Stop Woke Act is declared unconstitutional.

Trey’s Table Episode 448: Junk Science

We don’t know how many innocent people have been convicted and sentenced to death because of flawed forensic science. Let’s explore how the lives of three men were impacted by junk science in criminal cases. #treystablepodcast