Black Convergence

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations–specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. This week, Brandi dives into the […]

Sat Jul 27, 2024

45:30

Brandi Grayson is once again joined by Clyde Mayberry for a discussion about what happened around Madison and the country this week. From following up on the topic of Black Love, to covering sports, spilling tea and sharing reactions to the RNC in Milwaukee this past week, this episode has it all! Join Brandi Grayson […]

Guests: Brandi Grayson, Clyde Mayberry

Sat Jul 20, 2024

45:30

Brandi is once again joined in the WMDX Studio by cousin Clyde, and the two pick up the subject of Black Love once again. What does trauma look like and how does it show up in our relationships? Then, the show is joined by Araceli Esparza to talk about her organization and discuss with Brandi […]

Guests: Araceli Esparza, Clyde Mayberry

Sat Jul 6, 2024

45:30

With cousin Clyde MIA, Brandi starts off the hour with a clip that discusses what is Love. Whether its Black Love, love with family members, loving a partner, having a conversation on what we bring to the relationships is important. How do we define it? How do we expand that definition? What does love look […]

Sat Jun 29, 2024

45:30

Host Brandi Grayson is joined in the Mad Radio 9.7 FM studio by cousin and co-host Clyde Mayberry for a conversation on race, poli-tricks and community. To kick off the hour, Brandi and Clyde react to the technical fouls and ejection that Angel Reese received from the WNBA this week. Then, we play a clip […]

Guest: Clyde Mayberry

Sat Jun 8, 2024

45:30

Your hostess with the most-ess, Brandi Grayson is back for another edition of Black Convergence. You may not always agree with what you hear, but we are glad you are listening. Brandi is joined again in studio by friend and guest Clyde Mayberry to continue the topic of what feminine and masculine energy looks like […]

Sat Jun 1, 2024

45:30

Your hostess with the most-ess, Brandi Grayson shares an update from recent events for Urban Triage Madison. Then, Brandi is joined for the rest of the hour of Black Convergence by guest Clyde Mayberry to discuss the intersections of misogyny, homophobia and racism. Brandi and Clyde talk about what it means for the culture when […]

Sat May 25, 2024

45:30

On this edition of Black Convergence, Brandi is joined by Maia Pearson, candidate for the 78th Assembly District, and by Dana Pellebon, candidate for Dane County Executive. Brandi, Maia and Dana discuss their experiences as black women running for elected office in Madison, and the greater Dane County area, and the trauma they have experienced […]

Guests: Dana Pellebon, Maia Pearson

Sat May 11, 2024

45:30

This week on Black Convergence, Brandi’s all alone, and covers a little bit of everything, and a little bit of nothing. Contradiction? That’s a little negative, so let’s go with an interesting dichotomy. From heartbreak between friends, to the importance of therapy, to hanging up people who won’t stop calling you, Brandi covers it all.

Sat Mar 23, 2024

45:30

Brandi is joined by her baby daddy Eric Upchurch to build off of last week’s conversation about Black relationships. Last week, Brandi wanted to bring on the voices of Black men to talk relationships, so who better to bring on than Eric! Brandi and Eric talk about the path they took to working together to […]

Sat Mar 16, 2024

45:30