Hi, I'm Essie Cup, and I've spent my career interviewing people about politics, presidential elections, and some really tough breaking news.

But now I need a break, and I think you do too.

So on my new podcast, Off the Cup,

I'll still be interviewing people,

usually famous and most likely my friends.

But about life, you know, the stuff that consumes us

when we're not consumed by politics?

So come join me every Wednesday for some conversational self-care.

Listen to Off the Cup on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your favorite

shows.

Hey, I'm Jackie's Thomas, the host of a brand new Black Effect Original Series, Black Litt, the podcast for diving deep into the rich world of black literature.

Blacklit is for the page turners, for those who listen to audio books while running errands

or at the end of a busy day. From thought-provoking novels to powerful poetry,

we'll explore the stories that shape our culture.

Listen to Blacklet on the Black Effect Podcast Network, I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcast,

or wherever you get your podcast.

The Black Effect Podcast network is sponsored by... podcast or wherever you get your podcast.

The Black Effect Podcast Network is sponsored by Diet Coke.

I'm Joe Gatto.

I'm Steve Byrne.

We are two cool moms.

We certainly are.

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