This week on The Kenny Burns Show, Kenny Burns sits down with the powerhouse voice of soul, Leela James, for an intimate and heartfelt conversation about music, motherhood, grief, and the power of legacy.

Leela opens up about her new album, navigating the heartbreaking loss of her mother, and how that experience has shaped her life, her artistry, and the woman she continues to become. She also shares why October holds such a special meaning for her and how she remains committed to honoring her mother’s memory by keeping her spirit, influence, and legacy alive.

In this powerful conversation, Leela reminds us that even in the midst of loss, love remains a guiding force—and that sometimes, the greatest way to honor those we’ve lost is to keep living, creating, and carrying their light forward.

Tune in for an honest, moving conversation about healing, purpose, family, and the music that connects us all.

The Kenny Burns Show — Inform, Impact & Inspire.

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Kenny Burns and the crew are back with another episode of TKBS, breaking down the headlines, calling out the hypocrisy, and discussing the stories that have everybody talking! From Elon Musk getting kids involved in investing to robotic cops hitting the streets, political drama, and some unexpected pop culture moments, we're covering it ALL!

🎙️THIS WEEK'S HOT TOPICS:

📈 ELON MUSK WANTS KIDS INVESTING IN STOCKS?!— What happens when the next generation gets introduced to the stock market through Musk's world? Is this financial literacy for the future or another reason to raise questions about who's influencing our kids?

💪🏾 FROM MUSCLE SHIRTS TO FAKE ABS?!— First, the muscle shirt. Now, men are reportedly skipping the gym and turning to plastic surgery for six-pack abs. Have we officially entered the era of manufactured masculinity?

📱 CHINESE HACKERS INFILTRATE EIGHT PHONE COMPANIES?!— Reports of hackers breaching eight telecommunications companies and stealing data from more than a million people, including high-profile government officials, raise serious questions about privacy, cybersecurity, and just how safe our personal information really is.

🤖 ROBOCOPS HIT THE STREETS OF LA!— The future is here, and it's patrolling the streets. Are robotic police officers the next evolution of public safety, or should we be concerned about surveillance and accountability?

🚨 ROBOTIC SECURITY GUARDS IN ATLANTA!— The machines are moving into our neighborhoods, too. Are these high-tech security guards making our communities safer, or are we entering a future nobody asked for?

🗳️ IS TRUMP INTERFERING WITH THE MIDTERMS?— Kenny Burns and the crew examine the latest controversy surrounding Trump's actions and what they could mean for American democracy and the upcoming elections.

👀 TRUMP SAYS “THEY LOVE ME!”— Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher have reportedly attempted to distance themselves from Trump, but Trump isn't buying it. Who's really standing on business, and who's switching sides when the political winds change?

🌍 TRUMP SIDES WITH PUTIN IN THE WAR AGAINST UKRAINE?— The international drama continues as questions emerge about Trump's position on Russia and Ukraine. What does it mean for America's global alliances and the future of the conflict?

🔥 PLUS MORE! We're talking technology, politics, pop culture, power, and everything in between. No topic is off limits when Kenny Burns and the crew get together!

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Do you trust the technology taking over our streets? Is social media changing how men view their bodies? And what's really happening in American politics?

Join the conversation, sound off in the comments, and let us know where YOU stand!

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Kenny Burns and the crew are back LIVE breaking down the headlines, challenging narratives, and discussing the stories you NEED to hear about. From entertainment and politics to online scams and accountability, nothing is off the table!

🇺🇸 POLITICS

👀 Is America Being Set Up for an Internal Attack? — Kenny Burns and the crew examine growing concerns about political tensions, national security, and what Americans should be paying attention to.

💻 Ukraine, Russian Data Centers & Bot Activity — Reports of Ukrainian strikes on Russian data infrastructure raise questions about cyberwarfare, online influence, and the digital forces shaping what we see on the internet.

🔥 TRENDING TOPICS

🎨 Beware of Scammers! — We’re talking alleged art theft, questions about cultural appropriation, and concerns surrounding people who profit from the stories and struggles of marginalized communities.

⚖️ CONSEQUENCES FOR YOUR ACTIONS — Who gets held accountable, who gets away with it, and why does accountability seem to look different depending on who you are?

🚨 Philadelphia’s “Pedophile Hunters” Arrested — A group accused of targeting alleged predators is now facing serious allegations of robbery, kidnapping, and extortion. When does vigilante justice cross the line into criminal activity?

💥 Plus MORE hot takes, real conversations, and unfiltered commentary on the issues shaping our culture and communities.

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Don’t just watch the conversation. BE PART OF IT!

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When personality becomes power, who controls the narrative?

This week on The Kenny Burns Show, Kenny Burns is back for Episode 207: CULT OF PERSONALITY, unpacking another wild week where politics, pop culture, influence, and identity collide.

From the Department of Defense’s evolving image, new requirements, and a MAGA-fueled message raising eyebrows, to the growing question of how politics is being packaged and sold to the American public, TKBS looks beyond the headlines at what these moments say about the culture.

Then, the conversation turns to actor Da’Vinchi, whose comments surrounding the African American experience and slavery sparked a heated debate about history, identity, and who gets to define the Black American experience.

Plus, Gloria Velez has plenty to say about today’s video vixens and the evolution of an era she helped define, and Kenny Burns is breaking down the responsibility, the farce of the internet celebrity, and the enormous power of today’s digital personalities.

From Washington to the timeline, everybody has an opinion—but when influence becomes more powerful than information, are we following ideas or simply following personalities?

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You know the icons. You know the music. You know the moments. But do you know the architects who helped build them?

On Episode 203 of The Kenny Burns Show, Kenny Burns sits down with legendary cultural architect Devyne Stephens for a conversation about the vision, hustle and history behind an iconic career that helped shape generations of entertainment.

From working behind the scenes to helping develop and launch some of the biggest names in music into superstardom, to creating that swag of today’s culture, Devyne takes us inside an era when Atlanta wasn’t simply participating in culture—it was becoming one of the most important forces driving it.

And when Devyne makes the case that ATLANTA IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT, you’re going to want to hear the history behind it.

This is a conversation about more than music. It’s about vision, entrepreneurship, artist development, legacy and the architects behind the culture we know today.

If you want to understand how stars are really made, how Atlanta became ATLANTA and what the next generation can learn from the people who helped build the blueprint—this episode is for you.

INFORM. IMPACT. INSPIRE.

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What does it take to create music that doesn’t just survive the moment—but becomes part of people’s lives?

On Episode 202 of The Kenny Burns Show, Kenny Burns sits down with incomparable singer, songwriter, producer, and independent soul music pioneer Eric Roberson for a conversation about creativity, longevity, purpose, and the power of staying true to your sound.

From his early days navigating the music industry to becoming one of the most respected voices in independent R&B and soul, Eric reflects on the journey, lessons, and relationships that have allowed him to build a career on his own terms. Eric Roberson shares with Kenny Burns about the evolution of R&B, the importance of protecting your creativity, and why making timeless music instead of chasing trends has allowed him to connect with audiences across generations.

Roberson also opens up about his new book, taking the wisdom and experiences from his incredible career beyond the music and putting his story on the page.

This is more than a conversation about songs and success—it’s about legacy, evolution, ownership, and understanding that longevity comes from knowing exactly who you are.

Tap in for The Kenny Burns Show, Episode 202: A Conversation with Eric Roberson as we continue to Inform, Impact & Inspire while celebrating the people who continue to move culture forward.

On Episode 201 of The Kenny Burns Show, Kenny Burns sits down with the incomparable Affion Crockett for a conversation about evolution, longevity and the power of betting on your gifts.

From his early days as a dancer to becoming one of the most recognizable comedic talents of his generation, Affion breaks down the pivots, opportunities and defining moments that transformed his passion for entertaining into an illustrious career spanning comedy, television, film, music and digital culture.

Affion and Kenny reflect on the art of reinvention, finding your lane without allowing it to define your limits, navigating an ever-changing entertainment industry and the discipline behind making people laugh while continuing to evolve creatively.

This is more than a conversation about comedy—it’s about timing, talent, versatility and having the courage to pivot when purpose calls.

Tap in for another unforgettable conversation as The Kenny Burns Show continues to Inform, Impact & Inspire. #TKBS

200 episodes. Countless stories. One unforgettable conversation.

For this milestone episode of The Kenny Burns Show, Kenny Burns sits down with the incomparable Tyrese Gibson for a candid, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation about the journey behind the superstar.

From music and movies to fatherhood, faith, love, loss, resilience, and navigating life in the spotlight, Tyrese opens up about the experiences that shaped the man behind the icon. He reflects on his evolution from a young talent with a dream to becoming a Grammy-nominated recording artist, acclaimed actor, author, and one of entertainment’s most recognizable voices.

Tyrese gets real about the highs, the challenges, the lessons, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go according to plan. This is a conversation about purpose, perseverance, vulnerability, and legacy—and what it means to continue growing while the world is watching.

As The Kenny Burns Show celebrates its 200th episode, this conversation embodies what the show has always set out to do: Inform. Impact. Inspire.

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