Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay

Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay is back with a brand new season and the third time's the charm! In the season’s first episode, Jamal and Khalilah get caught up on all the latest news in pop culture and talk about how the system is rigged against people of color and the importance of jury duty, the upcoming midterm elections and Biden’s recent executive order overturning lower level federal cannabis offenses. The pair also break down Kanye West’s recent antics while discussing mental health and accountability.
Plus! We ask if single people & married people can truly be friends and Kay’s recent brush with the FBI.

Key Takeaways:

[00:00:08] - It’s Season 3...and we’re back!

[00:04:09] - Khalilah reflects on the Congressional Black Caucus &
the impact of community power building

[00:11:42] - Speaking of black conservatives... What's up with Kanye?

[00:17:42] - Fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson comments on
Kanye’s ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts

[00:19:40] - Jada Pinkett Smith’s new memoir

[00:25:10] - Viewer Topic! {New Segment Alert!}
The Cardinal Divas’ dancers at USC & the HBCU Majorette tradition

[00:33:58] - What are the rules for married people with single friends?
[00:42:54] - Khalilah & the saga of the FBI

[00:48:55] - For the Culture!

Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs:
Salt + Cleo Soul's new album
Charles Fuller
Skip Gates’ Making Black America on PBS
Kid Cudi’s Netflix movie, Entergalactic

Key Quote:

“...it's helpful for people to sometimes know... especially younger people... to let them know, ‘Oh, no! I struggle too....’ transparency and being open and being willing to be vulnerable with people is helpful.” - Khalilah

“... if it weren't Kanye West, they'd be sending the police after him. You'd be restrained, or you would go to somebody's jail.” - Jamal

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It’s beefs and bougie sheeeeeit galore this week on Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay as the dynamic duo take on iPhones vs. Androids, Kelis vs. Beyonce, Will Smith vs. Chris Rock and the co-hosts’ never ending beef with technology.
Hilarity ensues as the pair debate whether or not Kay is bougie, if anyone should ever date rapper/actor Common, and slave quarter rentals on AirBnB. Plus, the hosts discuss the FBI’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property, the cancellation of Batgirl, Ezra Miller, and nude FAMU controversies, etc...

Key Takeaways:

{:48}
iPhones vs. Androids

{2:30}

Will vs. Chris

{5:25}
Kelis vs. Beyonce

{6:25}
The Debate over offensive language
{15:08}
Prince tried to tell ya’ll

{15:25}
Liberals celebrate FBI raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

{20:00}
Get those student loans forgiven

{21:04}

Kay’s adventures in ATL

{26:48}
Alex Jones’ loses to Sandy Hook parents

{30:15}
Warner Bros. Discovery cancels Batgirl

{33:25}
Ezra Miller is a controversial figure

{39:05}
Would you date Common?
{44:13}
AirBnB slave quarters

{47:27}
FAMU Student Poses Nude

Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs:
Lewis Taylor (1996)

Resources Mentioned

Student Loan Forgiveness

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Co-hosts Jamal & Khalilah switch gears this week and dive in to discuss and unpack one of the summer's most talked about movies - Jordan' Peele's third film NOPE starring Daniel Kaluuya, KeKe Palmer, Steven Yeun, and Brandon Perea.
***WARNING: Spoiler Alert!!***
If you have not seen the movie and don't want to have any plot points spoiled, skip ahead to the 2nd half of the show when the pair discuss upcoming films Till about the life and legacy of Emmitt Till and Mamie Till as well as the highly anticipated sequel and outpouring of emotion over the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer.
Key Takeaways:
[2:53]
SPOILER ALERT: NOPE Review
[31:55]
TILL Trailer Preview
[36:02]
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer Preview
[46:40]
Kevin Hart + Chris Rock stunt
[48:11]
Mega-Nil
[52:30]
Airline Travel
Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs:
Everything's Trash on Hulu starring Phoebe Robinson
Rap Sh!t on HBO Max
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Our favorite co-hosts Jamal & Khalilah are back this week to cover a variety of topics including frustrating traveling experiences this summer due to cancelled or delayed flights, the Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay Instagram account fiasco, Drake's creepy picture posting, Kim Burrell's failed attempt at comedy and the increasing disconnect between the Black church and members of the community.

The duo also discuss how they might each handle winning the "Mega Millions $790 million jackpot, monkeypox, "Wino Weekends," Jamal's excitement over NOT returning to school as a teacher this year, and the launch of a brand new segment on the show.
Please be aware that this episode makes a brief mention of suicide.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please dial “988” to reach trained crisis counselors who can help in a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis.

Key Takeaways:

[2:53]
Jamal was pitching woo last week
[7:10]
The Whatever We Want IG account was hacked

[11:58]
Emmy nominations

[17:44]
The latest plague to be concerned about

[20:38]
Dallas schools’ announce “new” clear backpack policy

[30:30]
Kim Burrell apologizes

[38:45]
Priscilla Presley defends Elvis against claims of racism
[41:40]
Sensitive Content Warning: Mention of Suicide

[44:20]
New Segment Alert!
$#!+ You Should Know!
Legendary Tap Dancer Gregory Hines

Resources Mentioned:

Mega Millions JackpotWHO on Monkeypox

Check out these for The Culture Shout Outs:
Crazy Brothers Restaurant
High on the Hog on Netflix

Key Quote:

“...I will forgive you because...that's just who I am as a person. I don't wanna hold grudges against people...but real change is changed behavior...if I don't see a change in your behavior, your apology, they're just words.” - Khalilah Elliott

“...there are a lot of times people judge and say, okay, well, they seem happy. You never know what's going on with a person. You do not know.”- Jamal Sterling

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Serious question - considering the fact that the life expectancy in the US has decreased recently, what are you planning to do for the rest of your life to feel fulfilled? Jay and Kay discuss insights about what it is to grind and the level of pride one can have in doing the work.
On another note, Jeff Bezos shouldn't forget to reach out to Jamal and settle some damages. Also, how's it going for The Weeknd vs. Coachella and Lee Daniels vs. Mo'Nique? Oh, and we have to talk about those other three slaps this week.

Key Takeaways:

[00:51]

Begging for money... Well, aren't we all?

[01:18]

Jamal gets things off his chest about Jeff Bezos and the damages inflicted to his mailbox

[04:04]

Three republicans for Ketanji Brown Jackson... hmmm...

[05:40]

SPOILER ALERT:
Jay and Kay look back on ATLANTA's Season 3, Episode 1 ("Three Slaps")

[13:57]

Did you know that the US life expectancy has fallen for the second year in a row? What are you going to do for the rest of your life?

[18:06]

Jamal's journey and moving to the next phase

[23:38]

The grind is hard, but it' s part of the process

[25:49]

News on Coachella - The Weeknd says "put some respect on his name" after stepping up to replace Kanye West...

[28:21]

Comedian Louis C.K. bounces back from cancellation with his recent Grammy win; Jay's plan for Joe Biden to secure the Black vote

[37:12]
Lee Daniels and Mo'Nique end their feud

[40:18]

This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!

Resources Mentioned

• Luminary Podcast Platform
• Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel

Key Quotes

“I don't believe that any of us were just put here to exist. I believe every single person on this earth has a divine purpose and mission in life. ..whatever it may be.” - Khalilah Elliott
"Just because your life isn't going exactly how that plan goes doesn't mean that your life is wrong. It just means your life is different." - Jamal Sterling

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Follow Jamal on Instagram @jamalgibransterling

Connect with Khalilah on Instagram @kayasinlilah

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