The Suga
Tika Sumpter, Thai Randolph
Welcome to The Suga, a brown mama's guide to the sweet life with hosts Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph. Each week, listeners can laugh, learn, love AND (instead of spilling the tea) share THE SUGA by celebrating sisterhood and motherhood.
- 1 hour 20 minutesIntroducing: Pantsuit Politics
We’re excited to share a show we know you’ll love: Pantsuit Politics. Hosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics offers a refreshing, thoughtful take on news and culture. It’s all about paying attention to what’s happening in the world—without the anxiety.
This week, destruction can be part of the building process; it certainly is a key part of Elon Musk’s approach to business and his new - legally ambiguous - role with DOGE. There is, however, a fine line between disruption and destruction. The tech mantra of “move fast and break things” can be dangerous, particularly when applied to the government. On today’s show, Sarah and Beth explore this idea and how the new Trump administration is letting Musk run full steam ahead.
Plus, they discuss the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy, most notably marked this week by Ukraine’s exclusion from the negotiating table with Russia. Outside of politics, Beth shares her new hack for managing her online shopping.
Topics Discussed
- Ukraine Excluded from Negotiations
- Is Elon Musk Building or Destroying Through DOGE?
- Outside of Politics: Online Shopping Strategies
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24 February 2025, 8:30 am - 43 minutes 7 secondsPrioritizing Life With Adrienne Banfield Norris
This week we’re joined by the dynamic Adrienne Banfield Norris. She’s going to be giving us the suga on why more women need to prioritize their dreams, how hosting Red Table Talk has opened her mind and how she got that banging body.
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1 August 2022, 11:33 am - 44 minutes 2 secondsBoundaries Are A Beautiful Thing With Nedra Glover Tawwab
This week we’re joined by licensed therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her gift for helping others , creating healthy relationships and why boundaries are a beautiful thing.
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25 July 2022, 7:00 am - 52 minutes 38 secondsEmbracing Change with Yolonda Ross
This week we’re joined by critically acclaimed actress, writer, director and activist, Yolonda Ross. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her journey, embracing change and why she loves Butterflies.
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18 July 2022, 7:06 am - 33 minutes 28 secondsThe No Stress Zone with Katrina McGhee
This week we're joined by chief brand ambassador for the American Heart Association, Katrina McGhee. She’s sharing the suga on decreasing our stress levels, taking care of our bodies and how we can live heart healthy lives
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11 July 2022, 8:02 am - 31 minutes 26 secondsLoving The Skin You're In With Dr. Michelle Henry
This week we’re joined by a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, Dr. Michelle Henry. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her journey, how to keep our melanin popping and loving the skin you’re in.
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27 June 2022, 8:08 am - 45 minutes 20 secondsDivine Living with Sheryl Lee Ralph
This week we’re joined by acclaimed award-winning actress, author, film director and activist, the legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph. We’re sharing the suga on dreaming big, learning life’s lessons and being the author of your own life story.
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20 June 2022, 7:05 am - 46 minutes 18 secondsContinuing The Legacy With Eden Bridgeman Sklenar
This week we’re joined by media maven Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, current owner and Chairwoman of the iconic EBONY and JET brands and CMO of Manna, Inc. We’re sharing the suga on building legacies, being Black and proud, and living life on your own terms.
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16 May 2022, 12:05 pm - 43 minutes 20 secondsGetting Real About Reality With Rachel Lindsay
This week we’re joined by media powerhouse Rachel Lindsay, current on-air correspondent with Extra, host of Extra on Snapchat, co-host of The Ringer’s Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay and pen behind the hit online column “Honestly Rach.” We’re sharing the suga on manifesting your destiny, creating your own table and how to keep married life spicy.
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9 May 2022, 7:19 am - 40 minutes 49 secondsBeing Your Own Advocate with René Brooks
This week we’re joined by the inspirational René Brooks, Founder of Black Girl Lost Keys, a blog dedicated to helping other women of color struggling with ADHD, and we’re having a heart to heart about climbing out of darkness, silencing the shame and why having support matters.
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2 May 2022, 8:18 am - 53 minutes 52 secondsRebellious Living with Angel Gregorio
This week we’re joined by real life ‘spice girl’ Angel Gregorio, owner of The Spice Suite. We’re talking all things spice, motherhood and what it means to find and follow your purpose - even when it happens by accident!
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