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This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of August 14, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary for this week's show focused on the ruling by a federal judge in New York calling NYPD's (New York City Police Department) "Stop-And-Frisk" policy unconstitutional, more leaks about the NSA (National Security Agency) in the U.S. overreaching with their spying on people for the sake of "safety", Russell Simmons's Internet TV channel's crazy controversy with a "Harriet Tubman Sextape" sketch, verse by Hip-Hop MC Kendrick Lamar on the song "Control" (also featuring Big Sean & Jay Electronica) and ALL of the insane feedback from the Hip-Hop community about it + our views on the entire hoopla, "Area 51" being officially declared real via official government files through the Freedom of Information Act, the Texas DEA destroying an organic farm after a botched weed raid and some ot

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of August 7, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary for this week's show focused on the controversy between Don Lemon's (& other Black mainstream media personalities) "keeping it safe" comments post-Zimmerman verdict for the killing of Trayvon Martin, the Jay-Z/Harry Belafonte kind-of-made up controversy & the multiple viewpoints of the roles Black Entertainers in the U.S. should take with political activism, the verdict of Pfc. Bradley Manning and whistleblowing culture, the upcoming release of some Michael Jackson & Freddie Mercury duets from the 1980s and some other bits of news here and there. There there is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. Feel free to check out some recent episodes of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast over at our official blog, BlackRadioIsBack.com - all of

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of July 31, 2013 (originally aired on December 1, 2009) with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our commentary this week focused on what seems to be the week of knocking down the "Magic Negro" mystique (yet not wanting to really deal with competant and human tendencies in Black People) in mainstream media with the coverage of Tiger Woods' infidelity and U.S. President Barack Obama's Speech on escalating the war front in Afghanistan. We also touched on World AIDS Day along with some other things here and there. We also had another great interview with author, political strategist, econonomist, journalist and business consultant Cedric Muhammad (http://www.CedricMuhammad.com). We talked about his latest book series, "The Entrepreneurial Secret: Starting A Business Without A Bank Loan, Collateral or Revenue" (http://www.theEsecret.com) with questions on everything

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of July 24, 2013 (originally aired on May 13, 2009) with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. This flashback episode's commentary focused on the absurd bill that Rep. John Conyers (Democrat - Michagan) is trying to pass through the U.S. Congress called HR848, that if it passes, will have various NEW music costs are passed on to all sorts of FM radio station owners, with the high possibility that great deal of Black-owned Radio Stations (and just regular radio station period) to shut down due to various economic issues. We talked about the potential impact this could have culturally in the U.S. for not just the Black Community, but for the music community at large from music artists, to listeners and others. We also had a great interview with independent Hip-Hop MC, producer, graphic artist & activist Ravage the MeccaGodzilla (http://www.ravagenrumble.com). We covered eve

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the weeks of July 10 & 17, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our extended commentary for this week's show focused on our viewpoints of the shocking "not guilty" Zimmerman trial verdict for the death of Trayvon Martin, independent and mainstream media coverage after it was handed down, the mixture of good and horrible U.S. & International reactions from all segments of society about the case, the next steps for Black America to take now for progress in this country (and ALL members of U.S. society who are not for individual & institutional racism), the "post-racial" myth finally falling part plus some other bits of news here and there. There there is no brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode due to this week's commentary. Feel free to check out some recent episodes of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast over at

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of July 3, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary this week including our viewpoint of the recent updates in the Zimmerman trial for the death of Trayvon Martin, U.S. college student debt spinning out of control, Hip-Hop MC/Businessman Jay-Z's marketing and promotional push for his latest album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail", the death of martial artist/actor Jim Kelly plus some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Week of July 3, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Joey Badass/Flow-ers/PRO ERA (Played Live) 2. The Brand New Heavies/Forward/Shanachie Ent. (Played Live) 3. The Stepkids/The Lottery/Stones Throw (Played Live)

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the weeks of June 19 & 26, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week (after being off the past few weeks) touched base on our adventures in Toronto, Canada with the North by Northeast (NXNE) Music, Film, Comedy, Interactive & Arts Festival, the Edward Snowden leaks & issues of privacy and spying in the U.S. & beyond, TV personality/cook Paula Deen & her own personal "N-word" controversy, the passing of actor James Gandolfini, some movie & album mini-reviews plus some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Weeks of June 19 & 26, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Black Hippy feat. Kenrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-s

This is a flashback episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah [due to us currently being in Toronto to perform at this year's North by Northeast (NXNE) festivities] for the weeks of June 5 & 12, 2013 (originally broadcast on Feb. 2, 2011) featuring some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary from that time. Our commentary that week focused on updates with the internet- & street-based political protests/revolutions occurring in Egypt, the possible return on of ex-president Jean-Bertrand Aristede to Haiti, DJ Kool Herc's recent illness & the need for Health Care in more ways than one with musicians, the National Black Theater in Harlem & it's current debt issues and some more diverse topics here and there. During that week's episode we had a great interview with Hip-Hop Legend Kool G Rap (http://www.KoolGRap4Ever.com). Some of the topics we covered in this in depth interview with the long established & classic Hip-Hop MC include his various creative inf

This is a flashback episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah [due to us getting ready for our trip to perform at this year's North by Northeast (NXNE) festivities] for the week of May 29, 2013 (originally broadcast on June 3, 2009) featuring some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary from that time. The commentary from that week's episode focused on the recent so-called "reverse racist" controversy of the Sotomayor nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court, the passing of academic Dr. Ivan Van Sertima (R.I.P.) and some other things here and there. We had a great interview with author Thembisa Mshaka about her latest book about the ins and outs of the entertainment industry for women (and just people in general) called "Put Your Dreams First: Handle Your [entertainment] Business". Some of the topics we went over with Ms. Mshaka included how a lot of women are in the entertainment business behind the scenes, the importance of having a solid mentor for ass

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of May 22, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary this week touched base on the recent weather tragedy with the tornadoes in Oklahoma, Assata Shakur being put on the FBI's U.S. Most Wanted Terrorist List, the biggest for-profit prison company in the U.S. - the CCA (Corrections Corporation of America) - basically guaranteeing LOTS of bodies in jail for a while, our view of Hip-Hop artist Kanye West's latest songs ("New Slaves" & "Black Skinhead"), return of the Hip-Hop holograms at this year's Rock The Bells Festival, the controversy behind an interview with actress Zoe Saldana's views on race, the passing of House Music producer/singer Romanthony, fools in Europe tweeting criminal acts on the Internet (and getting caught) & getting stuck in McDonalds' baby high chairs while drunk plus some other things here and there. There is

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of May 15, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week (after being off last week) touched base on the suspicious passing of the grandson of Malcolm X (Malcolm Shabazz), some Republicans in Wisconsin's legislature that are trying to ban using food stamps from purchasing organic food, the atrocity of a Mayan Pyramid in Belize being bulldozed for rocks, , the media's treatment of the Amanda Berry case including the treatment of Charles Ramsey (the Black man who saved her & the other kidnapped ladies), singer/MC Lauryn Hill's IRS tax issues & latest tune she dropped, our viewpoint about the "The Great Gatsby" movie soundtrack, Detroit giving techno music founders (like Juan Atkins and more) props in The Detroit Historical Museum plus some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news min

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of May 8, 2013 (a flashback episode originally broadcast on March 16, 2011) with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary that week focused on the tragic situation in Japan due to it's recent earthquake + tsunami, passing & impacts of music artists Nate Dogg (major part of the West Coast "G-Funk" Hip-Hop era with his singing, hooks, etc.), reggae artist Smiley Culture, Mark Adams (bassist for Funk/R&B group Slave) and electronic synthesizer visionary Tsutomu Katoh (founder of Korg) along with some more diverse topics here and there. We had a great extended interview with long-time entertainment industry executive Paul Porter of Industry Ears (http://www.IndustyEars.com), a consortium of entertainment and broadcast industry professionals with more than 60 years of experience dedicated to revealing truth and promoting justice in media. Some of the

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the weeks of April 24 & May 1, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our super-extended commentary this week (after being off last week) touched base on the terrible events of the Boston Marathon Bombings & the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas along with our viewpoint of the media coverage - good and bad - of both events, U.S. Congress members recent proposal to label all GMO (genetically modified) foods, our weekend experiences over at the NYC Green Festival & Awesome Con D.C., the crazy story of a gang literally running a Baltimore, MD prison for years (including having it's leader get 4 complicit female guards pregnant), a McDonald's hamburger that didn't barely go bad or rot for over a decade (!) plus some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Pla

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the weeks of April 10 & 17, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary this week touched base on the death of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher & her political legacy, the passing of author & film critic Roger Ebert, the multi-faceted terribleness of the "Accidental Racist" song by Brad Paisley & LL Cool J, actor Wesley Snipes getting out of jail, when trying to make hentai be real with an eel goes EXTREMELY wrong plus some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Weeks of April 10 & 17, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Torae feat. Pharoahe Monch/What's Love/Internal Affairs Ent. (Played Live) 2. Charly & Margaux/All The Pa

This is a FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah Flashback Episode for the week of April 3, 2013 [originally from the week of September 24, 2008] with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul music, news and commentary. That week's commentary covered the recent racial and age-related tactics for people to not vote in the U.S. Presidential Election, the U.S. Economy and some other things. The FuseBox Radio Broadcast had an interview this week with classic Hip-Hop MC Sadat X (http://www.myspace.com/sadatx) of Brand Nubian about his upcoming album, his thoughts on Hip-Hop, the U.S. Presidential Election, the music business and more! There were no new Direct EFX segment on this week's show since we were not able to procure a new segment by the time of this week's broadcast. We do, however, have a brand new Black Agenda Report segment with Glenn Ford. FuseBox Radio Playlist & Charts for Week of April 3, 2013 [originally from week of September 24, 2008] Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 28, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week touched base on the "Monstanto Protection Act" slipping through the U.S. Congress, the recent Hip-Hop community controversy about the latest verse by Rick Ross on the Rocko song "U.O.E.N.O." that advocated date rape & his response, hate-on-hate YouTube videos by Black Men & Women on each other, an Idaho school district having issues over a biology teacher using the word "vagina", New Jersey's latest Powerball winner having to now hand up on paying a LOT of child support and some other things here and there. There are brand new Black Agenda Report & Black University Radio Network Direct EFX news mini-segments on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Week of March 28, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live o

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 21, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary this week touched base on the passing of author Chinua Achebe ("Things Fall Apart"), updates on NYPD's "Stop & Frisk" procedure court case plus more "eyes in the sky" being in New York City according to Mayor Bloomberg, our view about actress Jada Pinkett Smith's Internet inquiry about Black Magazines sharing their covers with White Women for "equality", when a struggle rapper's foolery of understanding what the Illuminati is goes wrong and some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Week of March 21, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Ghostface Killah & Adrian

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 14, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary this week touched base on crazy textbooks in the Louisiana public school system, the FBI’s ‘National Security Letters’ demands being ruled unconstitutional by a Federal Judge, historical information coming about about Albert Einstein's views on Race & Black America in the U.S., Prince & A Tribe Called Quest performing at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW), the foolery of an Irvington, NJ cop (& head of the police union) getting caught doing (terrible) gangsta rap and some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Week of March 14, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Gh

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 7, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary this week touched base on death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez & his mixed legacy, our review of the documentary "Corporate FM", the United Nations not being too happy with the United States having some areas of the country have recreational & medical marijuana be legal, when gastric bypass surgery goes SERIOUSLY wrong in Britain and some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Week of March 7, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge/The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2)/Soul Temple (Played Live) 2. Gramatik/Bluestep/Lowtemp (Played Live) 3. Mo

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 27, 2013 with some new and classic music from the international Black Diaspora, news and commentary. Our commentary this week touched base on sequestration in the U.S. & what that actually means for regular people, the insanity of horse meat popping up everywhere in the U.K. & South Africa in fast food, stories coming out about U.K. police engaging in literal "sleeping with the enemy" tactics infiltrating activist organizations, NYPD's raid of the South Bronx community center Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDACBX) and some other things here and there. There is a brand new Black Agenda Report news mini-segment on this week's episode. FuseBox Radio Playlist + Charts for the Week of February 27, 2013 Top Spins (Music Still Lasting in Rotation/Music Played Live on Air Each Week/As Well As Music Requested By The Listeners) 1. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge/The Rise of Ghostface Killah/Soul