HBCU Pulse Radio
A ClutchPoints Podcast - 153 Episodes
In this episode, Randall does a deep dive into Donald Trump’s higher education policies in his first 100+ days of his second administration and how these moves affect HBCUs. He speaks about Donald Trump’s largely symbolic executive order and tells the story of two HBCUs that have suffered from funding cuts and details the chaotic rollout of student loan repayment following a five-year pause. Later, Randall is joined by Rae Kaplan, lead attorney at Kaplan Law Firm and Student Loan Expert, to speak about the state of student loan repayment during the Trump administration. Kaplan clears up confusion about federal student loan repayment as well as the threat that wages and tax refunds will be garnished if loans aren’t made current.
Recent Episodes
Analyzing Donald Trump's remaking of Higher Education & how HBCUs are affected - (00:45:08)
In this episode, Randall does a deep dive into Donald Trump’s higher education policies in his first 100+ days of his second administration and how these moves affect HBCUs. He speaks about Donald Trump’s largely symbolic executive order and tells the story of two HBCUs that have suffered from funding cuts and details the chaotic rollout of student loan repayment following a five-year pause. Later, Randall is joined by Rae Kaplan, lead attorney at Kaplan Law Firm and Student Loan Expert, to speak about the state of student loan repayment during the Trump administration. Kaplan clears up confusion about federal student loan repayment as well as the threat that wages and tax refunds will be garnished if loans aren’t made current.
1 week ago
2025 NFL Draft Reaction + Putting The Shedeur Slide into perspective - (01:28:11)
<span>Randall and Arielle to the 2025 NFL Draft and only one HBCU player being selected: Alabama A&M’s Carson Vinson. Is this the new normal in the transfer portal era of football?</span> <span>The duo also give their reaction to Shedeur Sanders' slide to the Browns in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. After years covering Sanders at Jackson State and then briefly at Colorado, how do Randall & Arielle feel about how the draft ended up for Shedeur, and will he succeed with the Browns?</span> Randall's op-ed about Shedeur Sanders <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu/how-the-cleveland-browns-did-shedeur-sanders-was-disgusting">"How the Cleveland Browns did Shedeur Sanders was disgusting"</a>
2 weeks ago
Irv Mulligan talks Jackson State journey, 2025 NFL Draft, Alvin Kamara & Dalvin Cook comparison - (00:37:14)
In this episode, Randall speaks with former Jackson State running back and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Irv Mulligan. Randall & Irv discuss his time at Wofford, his transfer to Jackson State, the highly anticipated battle with Florida A&M and the huge victory over South Carolina State in the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl. They also speak about the draft process and his time at the NFL HBCU Combine as well as the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
1 month ago
Robert McDaniel talks 2025 NFL Draft, Celebration Bowl, playing for both Alcorn and Jackson State - (00:29:32)
In this episode, Randall speaks with former Jackson State defensive back and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Robert McDaniel. Randall & Robert discuss his time at Alcorn, his transfer to rival Jackson State, the highly anticipated battle with Florida A&M, and the huge victory over South Carolina State in the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl. They also speak about the draft process and his time at the NFL HBCU Combine as well as the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
1 month ago
HBCU Pulse College Survival Guide: Advice For Current and Incoming Students - (01:04:43)
Randall is joined by TikTok star and host of "The Fax.Koolaid Podcat" Fax.Koolaid to give advice to current and incoming students about college life, specifically for HBCUs.
1 month ago
Mark Anthony Green talks first feature film "Opus", HBCU experience at Morehouse College - (00:26:14)
Morehouse College alumnus and former GQ writer Mark Anthony Green speaks about his feature film debut "Opus" and his HBCU experience at Morehouse College. <br /> Opus opens in theaters March 14, 2025.
2 months ago
Mother-Son HBCU alumni duo create children's book "The Adventures of Mommy & Me" - (00:28:00)
In this episode, Randall speaks with Regina Mincey & Antonio McMillan Jr. HBCU alumni and co-authors of Adventures of Mommy & Me. They speak about the inception of the book, the mother-son dynamic, building an HBCU legacy and literacy in the social media era.
3 months ago
How will Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson fare as HBCU head coaches, Donald Trump moves to eliminate the Department of Education - (01:09:41)
Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order that will look to eliminate the Department of Education in a push to give individual states more control over education. What does this mean for HBCUs and will it pass Congress? <br /> Also, Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse Sports correspondent Arielle Kilgore to speak about how Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson will fare as HBCU head coaches.
3 months ago
Jayden Williams: The 21-year-old Clark Atlanta student running for mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia - (00:28:02)
In this episode, Randall speaks with Jayden Williams, the 21-year-old Clark Atlanta University student running to be the mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia.
3 months ago
Anthony Kenney: From Southern University SGA President to Baton Rouge Congressman - (00:44:04)
Randall Barnes is joined by Anthony Kenney, Southern University alumnus and new city councilman of District Two in East Baton Rouge Parish. In this special episode, they discuss Kenney's incredible journey from SGA President to one of the youngest elected officials in the parish, and delve into the impact of HBCUs on public service. Kenney also discuss his famous question to President Obama, and his ambitions to unify and serve his community. He also delves into his SGA Presidential Campaign in 2018-2019, including behind-the-scenes details of his campaign music video, his greatest achievement as Southern University SGA President, and more.
4 months ago
2024 Celebration Bowl Preview, SWAC Championship Review - (01:09:35)
Randall & Arielle react to Jackson State dominating Southern en route to their second Celebration Bowl appearance in the past three years. The duo also gives their official picks for the Celebration Bowl and react to North Carolina A&T firing Vincent Brown and hiring Fort Valley State University head coach Shawn Gibbs.
5 months ago
Queen of the Yard aims to bring HBCU Royal Court life to your TV Screen - (00:57:26)
Randall speaks with Stacey L. Holman and Tracee Loran about their project "Queen of the Yard", a dramedy series in development set to give a fictional depiction of Royal Court life at Revel University.
5 months ago
SWAC Championship Preview, Celebrating Eddie George and Chennis Berry's HBCU success - (00:58:37)
Randall & Arielle do a deep dive on the success of Chennis Berry in his first season at South Carolina State and Eddie George leading Tennessee State to their best season since 2013 and a competitive loss to 2023 FCS National Championship runner-up Montana. The duo then previews the SWAC Championship and gives their prediction.
5 months ago
Why Kamala Harris lost the 2024 Presidential Election & What's Next - (01:34:25)
In this episode Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse on ClutchPoints writer Kiya Wimbush-Robinson and the duo react to the 2024 Presidential Election. They give their reaction as HBCU alumni and concerned citizens, talk about who's to blame and what's next.
6 months ago
HBCU Football Week 10 review & a look at Week 11 - (01:12:39)
Randall & Arielle react to the Week 10 of HBCU football. They then give their Week 11 preview as homecoming season rolls on.
6 months ago
HBCU football week 9 review & Week 10 Preview - (01:16:33)
Randall & Arielle look back at week 9 and preview week 10 of HBCU Football Season. <br />
6 months ago
HBCU Pulse Radio 2024 Election Special - (00:28:00)
Election Day is only a week away so Randall hosts a special episode of HBCU Pulse Radio covering Kamala Harris's historic presidential bid. HBCU Pulse Radio Content Creator Christen Davis keeps you up to date on where the Kamala Harris campaign is in the final days of the campaign, including her Beyoncé endorsement, her securement of Howard University as her election day headquarters, and her final argument speech in Washington DC. Later, Randall brings back his "Randall's Thoughts" segment to address political apathy and how a Kamala Harris Presidency could change the way politics, policy, and governance are viewed.
6 months ago
HBCU Football Week 4 review & Week 5 preview; Clark Atlanta outlasts Bethune-Cookman - (01:07:06)
Randall & Arielle recap Week 4 of HBCU football and preview Week 5 of the season.
6 months ago
Angela White gets engaged at Howard University, Omarosa endorses Kamala Harris, Are HBCUs really a family - (00:29:52)
In this episode, Christen Davis reports on Spelman College's president taking an immediate leave of absence, Omarosa endorsing Kamala Harris for President, and Blac Chyna getting engaged at Howard University's homecoming. Then, Randall is joined by Fax.Koolaid and the duo talk about their journey to success as media creatives at their HBCUs. Does the HBCU community truly support HBCU student creatives and what are ways that campus communities can support those leveraging college life and growing a brand?
6 months ago
Alcorn beats Grambling, Jackson State vs. Florida A&M preview, Week 8 Quick Picks - (01:03:32)
Randall & Arielle react to Week 7 of HBCU football. They then give their week 8 preview as homecoming season rolls on
6 months ago
Kamala Harris introduces policy proposals for black men, Front Page Report, Are the homecoming concert lineups weak this year? - (01:34:28)
In this episode, Randall gives a quick overview of Vice President Kamala Harris's specific policy proposals for black men in her bid to be president of the United States. Randall highlights two specific policy proposals that speak to him. Also, HBCU Pulse Radio correspondent Christen Davis covers the success of North Carolina A&T Aggies in alumni life, the 'A Different World' HBCU tour being extended and rapper Big Boi performing at his son's HBCU homecoming concert at Bethune-Cookman University in our "Front Page Report" Lastly, Randall is joined by Fax.Koolaid as they give a halftime report concerning 2024 HBCU Homecoming season. Are off-campus promoters hurting the on-campus homecoming energy? Why are the homecoming concert lineups weak this year? The duo breaks it down.
6 months ago
Florida A&M beats Alabama State, North Carolina Central dominates Campbell, Week 7 preview - (00:54:20)
Randall & Arielle react to Week 6 of HBCU football. They then give their week 7 preview as homecoming season rolls on. <br />
7 months ago
Grambing & Prairie View Have A 5OT Classic, HBCU Homecoming Season Begins - (00:18:40)
Randall & Arielle react to the Week 4 of HBCU football. They then give their week 5 preview as homecoming season kicks off
7 months ago
Should Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne perform at the Super Bowl, HBCU Band should be featured - (00:54:03)
After “Not Like Us” became a chart-topping hit amid his highly anticipated beef with Drake, Kendrick Lamar has been booked to be the lead performer at Super Bowl LIX in 2025. However, many rap fans are upset and believe that Lil Wayne should be headline as the Super Bowl will be held in New Orleans. Randall is joined by MC to discuss if Kendrick Lamar or Lil’ Wayne should’ve been booked to perform and have a discussion on who won the beef. The duo also discuss if they think Kendrick Lamar would bring an HBCU band out to help him perform “Not Like Us” and which band they think would get the honor.
7 months ago