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Black Out Loud! My Interview with Author Geoff Bennett

Podcast: Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
Published: May 1, 2026
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Summary

Karen speaks with Peabody Award-winning journalist Geoff Bennett about his book 'Black Out Loud,' exploring the 1990s "Golden Age" of Black sitcoms, the strategic business decisions that fueled their rise, and the systemic challenges that led to the eventual displacement of Black creators by major networks.