Living Up to a Comedy Empire: Chaunté Wayans on Family, Fame & Stand-Up
Comedy royalty Chaunté Wayans drops by the Factor to get completely raw and unfiltered ahead of her massive weekend takeover at Punch Line Houston. She opens up to Isiah about carrying the legendary Wayans family torch, surviving the comedy trenches, and what fans can actually expect from her highly anticipated stand-up sets.
Comedy royalty Chaunté Wayans drops by the Factor to get completely raw and unfiltered ahead of her massive weekend takeover at Punch Line Houston. She opens up to Isiah about carrying the legendary Wayans family torch, surviving the comedy trenches, and what fans can actually expect from her highly anticipated stand-up sets.
The Texas Midterms Unpacked: High-Stakes Battles for Governor & Senate
As the 2026 midterms approach, the political landscape in Texas is heating up with highly competitive races for Governor and the U.S. Senate. Tonight, our panel breaks down the fierce gubernatorial contest between incumbent Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa, as well as the closely watched Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
As the 2026 midterms approach, the political landscape in Texas is heating up with highly competitive races for Governor and the U.S. Senate. Tonight, our panel breaks down the fierce gubernatorial contest between incumbent Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa, as well as the closely watched Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
Houston Legend Z-RO on New Album 'Forever King' and His Unstoppable Texas Legacy
Houston rap legend Z-RO drops by the Factor for an exclusive sit-down to talk about his highly anticipated new 15-track album, Forever King, releasing this week. The Mo City Don opens up about his creative process, the story behind his new singles, and what it means to continue cementing his legendary status in the Texas hip-hop scene.
Houston rap legend Z-RO drops by the Factor for an exclusive sit-down to talk about his highly anticipated new 15-track album, Forever King, releasing this week. The Mo City Don opens up about his creative process, the story behind his new singles, and what it means to continue cementing his legendary status in the Texas hip-hop scene.
Going Broke to Look Rich: The Hidden Nightmare of Owning a Luxury Vehicle
From crushing $13,000 maintenance bills to completely unmanageable $1,000 monthly car notes, thousands of drivers are going completely broke just to look rich on the road. Experts and people with their own personal experiences join the Factor to expose the massive luxury car debt trap and break down exactly why nearly a third of all buyers are drowning in negative equity.
From crushing $13,000 maintenance bills to completely unmanageable $1,000 monthly car notes, thousands of drivers are going completely broke just to look rich on the road. Experts and people with their own personal experiences join the Factor to expose the massive luxury car debt trap and break down exactly why nearly a third of all buyers are drowning in negative equity.
Are Black Men "Hard to Love"? The Controversial Debate Taking Over Social Media
A massive internet firestorm has erupted after a highly controversial viral TikTok bluntly claimed that Black men are "hard to love" due to deep-rooted trauma, absent fathers, and a lack of healthy masculinity. Tonight, we tackle the brutal online debate head-on, separate the viral outrage from the actual statistical facts, and unpack the real state of modern Black relationships.
A massive internet firestorm has erupted after a highly controversial viral TikTok bluntly claimed that Black men are "hard to love" due to deep-rooted trauma, absent fathers, and a lack of healthy masculinity. Tonight, we tackle the brutal online debate head-on, separate the viral outrage from the actual statistical facts, and unpack the real state of modern Black relationships.
Honoring Ashanti Allen: A Tragic Loss & The Urgent Fight Against Domestic Violence
It has been five agonizing months since the tragic death of Ashanti Allen, and as Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues, her grieving mother and sister are sitting down with Isiah for a deeply emotional and raw interview. They open up about the devastating reality of navigating life without her and issue a powerful, urgent warning to the community to help stop the deadly cycle of abuse.
It has been five agonizing months since the tragic death of Ashanti Allen, and as Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues, her grieving mother and sister are sitting down with Isiah for a deeply emotional and raw interview. They open up about the devastating reality of navigating life without her and issue a powerful, urgent warning to the community to help stop the deadly cycle of abuse.
Public Execution Debate: Justice or Spectacle?
Join the heated debate on 'The Factor Uncensored' as guests discuss the morality and implications of public executions. Is it justice or a spectacle? Tune in for diverse perspectives on a topic that stirs fear and challenges societal norms.
Join the heated debate on 'The Factor Uncensored' as guests discuss the morality and implications of public executions. Is it justice or a spectacle? Tune in for diverse perspectives on a topic that stirs fear and challenges societal norms.
Experience the Culture: What to Expect at the Houston Palestinian Festival
The highly anticipated 12th Annual Houston Palestinian Festival is officially taking over The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park this weekend for a massive two-day celebration of heritage, art, and community. We get a preview of the vibrant live performances, traditional Levantine dance, and authentic cuisine you absolutely cannot miss.
The highly anticipated 12th Annual Houston Palestinian Festival is officially taking over The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park this weekend for a massive two-day celebration of heritage, art, and community. We get a preview of the vibrant live performances, traditional Levantine dance, and authentic cuisine you absolutely cannot miss.
Hollywood Just Changed Forever: Inside the Massive Paramount & Warner Bros. Merger
Just days after the gritty DC hit series Lanterns wrapped its explosive first season finale, Paramount and Warner Bros. officially finalized a historic mega-merger that is sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. We break down the massive billion-dollar Hollywood shakeup, what it means for the future of streaming, and react to the latest chapter of the DC universe.
Just days after the gritty DC hit series Lanterns wrapped its explosive first season finale, Paramount and Warner Bros. officially finalized a historic mega-merger that is sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. We break down the massive billion-dollar Hollywood shakeup, what it means for the future of streaming, and react to the latest chapter of the DC universe.
Leaving America Behind: Is Escaping the U.S. Actually Worth It?
We are continuing our deep dive into the massive "Expat Exodus" with a raw, unfiltered look at the Americans who completely abandoned the United States to escape skyrocketing living costs and toxic politics. We speak directly with real citizens who packed up their entire lives to cross the border, revealing what their reality actually looked like once they leave America behind.
We are continuing our deep dive into the massive "Expat Exodus" with a raw, unfiltered look at the Americans who completely abandoned the United States to escape skyrocketing living costs and toxic politics. We speak directly with real citizens who packed up their entire lives to cross the border, revealing what their reality actually looked like once they leave America behind.
Breaking the Cycle: A Domestic Violence Survivor’s Story
Domestic violence survivor Angela R. Williams joins the Factor to share her powerful, harrowing story of escaping a dangerous relationship to show victims across Houston that there is a way out. Constable James "Smokie" Phillips and Sergeant B. Rene Massie break down how Precinct 7 is taking action with their "Fresh Start" Career & Support Fair at the Sunnyside Health & Multi-Service Center, offering free resource workshops and career opportunities to help survivors safely rebuild their lives.
Domestic violence survivor Angela R. Williams joins the Factor to share her powerful, harrowing story of escaping a dangerous relationship to show victims across Houston that there is a way out. Constable James "Smokie" Phillips and Sergeant B. Rene Massie break down how Precinct 7 is taking action with their "Fresh Start" Career & Support Fair at the Sunnyside Health & Multi-Service Center, offering free resource workshops and career opportunities to help survivors safely rebuild their lives.
Are We Finally Beating the Deadly Fentanyl Epidemic? PLUS: Is your Gatorade recalled?
From a massive 122,000-case Gatorade recall triggered by hidden chemical dyes to a surprising, nationwide plunge in fatal fentanyl overdoses, today's biggest health headlines are leaving families with more questions than answers. Medical expert Dr. Danish Ali joins the Factor to urgently break down exactly what is inside those recalled sports drinks and reveal the real reason deadly drug statistics are finally dropping across the country.
From a massive 122,000-case Gatorade recall triggered by hidden chemical dyes to a surprising, nationwide plunge in fatal fentanyl overdoses, today's biggest health headlines are leaving families with more questions than answers. Medical expert Dr. Danish Ali joins the Factor to urgently break down exactly what is inside those recalled sports drinks and reveal the real reason deadly drug statistics are finally dropping across the country.
Fast-Tracking Protection: How Harris County is Cracking Down on Deadly Abusers
With domestic violence driving an estimated 30% of homicides in Harris County, the District Attorney's office has officially launched a groundbreaking Protective Order Team (POET) to fast-track crucial legal shields for desperate survivors. We break down exactly how this rapid-response task force plans to safely remove victims from deadly environments and immediately hold dangerous abusers accountable before it's too late.
With domestic violence driving an estimated 30% of homicides in Harris County, the District Attorney's office has officially launched a groundbreaking Protective Order Team (POET) to fast-track crucial legal shields for desperate survivors. We break down exactly how this rapid-response task force plans to safely remove victims from deadly environments and immediately hold dangerous abusers accountable before it's too late.
Vintage Caskets & Presidential Hearses: Inside One of Houston's Most Fascinating Museums
Isiah Carey takes us on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Houston’s sprawling National Museum of Funeral History to uncover the fascinating and often bizarre multi-billion dollar business of death. From the shocking evolution of embalming to the extravagant historical funerals of U.S. presidents and popes, we get a completely unfiltered look at the dark, hidden history of how humanity honors its dead.
Isiah Carey takes us on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Houston’s sprawling National Museum of Funeral History to uncover the fascinating and often bizarre multi-billion dollar business of death. From the shocking evolution of embalming to the extravagant historical funerals of U.S. presidents and popes, we get a completely unfiltered look at the dark, hidden history of how humanity honors its dead.
Abandoning Ship? The Reason Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Are Moving Abroad
A Monmouth University poll reveals that 34% of Americans would permanently leave the United States if given the chance—a massive surge that has more than tripled since 1974. With an estimated 5.5 million U.S. citizens already living abroad, we break down why some are chasing a new life overseas.
A Monmouth University poll reveals that 34% of Americans would permanently leave the United States if given the chance—a massive surge that has more than tripled since 1974. With an estimated 5.5 million U.S. citizens already living abroad, we break down why some are chasing a new life overseas.
The "Full Armor of God": Hegseth's Controversial New Pentagon Religion Office
The Secretary of War is sparking massive outrage after launching a brand-new inside the Pentagon that intentionally bypasses military bureaucracy to report directly to him. As Hegseth frames the controversial move as putting the military in the furious critics and lawmakers are sounding the alarm, aggressively accusing him of violating the separation of church and state to force a Christian nationalist agenda onto the U.S. armed forces.
The Secretary of War is sparking massive outrage after launching a brand-new inside the Pentagon that intentionally bypasses military bureaucracy to report directly to him. As Hegseth frames the controversial move as putting the military in the furious critics and lawmakers are sounding the alarm, aggressively accusing him of violating the separation of church and state to force a Christian nationalist agenda onto the U.S. armed forces.
Jasmine Guy defends beauty at every age
Jasmine Guy is speaking out after facing harsh online criticism about her appearance in the A Different World revival, saying “the internet can be brutal” to women as they age. Therapist Dr. Angela Jones joins Isiah on Isiah Factor: Uncensored to discuss ageism, beauty standards, and why women often face intense pressure to look younger, even as they’re told to embrace aging.
Jasmine Guy is speaking out after facing harsh online criticism about her appearance in the A Different World revival, saying “the internet can be brutal” to women as they age. Therapist Dr. Angela Jones joins Isiah on Isiah Factor: Uncensored to discuss ageism, beauty standards, and why women often face intense pressure to look younger, even as they’re told to embrace aging.
Pablo Rucker returns to Isiah Factor: Uncensored
Pablo Rucker returns to Isiah Factor: Uncensored with an update on what’s happened since his first appearance. He says his family still hasn’t received the answers they’ve been asking for and believes the school is now in damage-control mode. He’s joined by Ese Osiobe of the People’s Choice Association Union to discuss the family’s concerns, the district’s response, and what accountability should look like moving forward. Update: Tomball ISD contacted the parents of the 5-year-old student late this week via letter, and has since said they could not substantiate the inappropriate touching allegations and the investigation is now closed. The district has also said the 5-year-old will have to change schools because her parents' address is not in the zoned area where she is enrolled. We have reached out to the district for comment and will report their response once we receive it.
Pablo Rucker returns to Isiah Factor: Uncensored with an update on what’s happened since his first appearance. He says his family still hasn’t received the answers they’ve been asking for and believes the school is now in damage-control mode. He’s joined by Ese Osiobe of the People’s Choice Association Union to discuss the family’s concerns, the district’s response, and what accountability should look like moving forward. Update: Tomball ISD contacted the parents of the 5-year-old student late this week via letter, and has since said they could not substantiate the inappropriate touching allegations and the investigation is now closed. The district has also said the 5-year-old will have to change schools because her parents' address is not in the zoned area where she is enrolled. We have reached out to the district for comment and will report their response once we receive it.
Will Your Vote Count? The Texas Registration Checklist You Need to See
With the highly anticipated election rapidly approaching, the window to ensure you are eligible to cast your ballot is closing fast. In this segment, panelists urge all Texans to verify their status right now and double-check their details directly through the state's official voter portal before time runs out.
With the highly anticipated election rapidly approaching, the window to ensure you are eligible to cast your ballot is closing fast. In this segment, panelists urge all Texans to verify their status right now and double-check their details directly through the state's official voter portal before time runs out.
"Everybody's Numbers Dropped": Paxton Accused of Trashing Trump's Convention in Secret Recording
In explosive newly leaked audio released by The New York Times says its caught Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton privately complaining that President Donald Trump's recent midterm convention dropped Republican poll numbers in his dead-heat race against Democrat James Talarico. While Paxton's campaign is fiercely pushing back by calling the recording manipulated, this alleged private admission threatens to completely shake up one of the tightest statewide elections in the country.
In explosive newly leaked audio released by The New York Times says its caught Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton privately complaining that President Donald Trump's recent midterm convention dropped Republican poll numbers in his dead-heat race against Democrat James Talarico. While Paxton's campaign is fiercely pushing back by calling the recording manipulated, this alleged private admission threatens to completely shake up one of the tightest statewide elections in the country.