The Isiah Factor Uncensored

Book bans have surged across many Greater Houston-area school districts over the past couple of school years since House Bill 900 passed in 2021. However, there are still some books that community leaders are not happy about in the Houston Independent School District online library. Community leader Pastor Richard Vega talks about the outrage.

How much should you let opinions online impact who you are to the person you love? Is there ever a point where you should take advice from people behind the keyboard? Therapist Dr. Angela Jones answers these questions on Angela After Dark.

This is the season when people are looking forward to things they want to accomplish in the new year. If a home is on your list or someone you know, this segment is for you. Lindsey Williams and Christa D. Stoneham with the Houston Land Bank join The Factor Uncensored to talk about some of the non-traditional ways you can go about buying a home.

Today, Houston City Council approved an $850,000 settlement with former Houston Fire Department Captain Melinda Abbt. This comes after officials say a supervisor secretly took an intimate video from Abbt's personal laptop and shared it with another firefighter. They continued to watch the video repeatedly for years.

From the universities of Utah to North Florida, we are all witnessing the decline of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs across the country. What does this mean for people of color in America?

Cancer is the second highest cause of death in the United States, killing 600,000 people across the country each year. Roxann Hayford discusses the importance of early detection and cancer screenings.

Details surrounding Jamie Foxx's medical emergency had been a mystery for more than a year. Now, the comedian is finally revealing he had a "brain bleed." Dr. Danish Ali provides insight into how something like this can happen.

According to DatingAdvice.com, Texas men are among the best-dressed in America. The results from their survey indicate that Texas men are ranked number four in the category as most stylish.

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthCare CEO, has now been charged with murder. Police say that in addition to possessing a ghost gun and showing police a fake ID upon arrest, he was also carrying a handwritten manifesto describing "parasitic" health insurance companies. His frustrations have been shared by many, including doctors. Dr. Steven Cyr, an orthopedic spine surgeon and author, states that doctors have been frustrated with insurance companies for years.

Many experts say the lingering effects of being treated as a second-class citizen in America for decades is still having a lasting impact on Black individuals today. What does this look like? It involves spending more than you're saving, focusing on name brands to attain a sense of importance instead of building generational wealth. Some argue that the marketing tactics used on Black people in 1954 are still effective today. Do you agree?

Award season is officially underway with the Golden Globe Award nominations announced today. Director Shawn Welling and CEO of Regal Media Todd Smith discuss the top nods.

The Houston Association of Black Journalists held a gala to garner scholarships and community support.

U.S. leaders say there has been an act of cyber espionage and are suggesting something called encryption?to keep messages protected. Cybersecurity expert Patrick Jones says using the correct apps can be what protects your information from being leaked.

The same congresswoman who introduced a resolution to ban any transgender woman from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill has been caught on camera locking lips with a woman in a video obtained by Daily Mail. Is Congresswoman Nancy Mace's reputation destroyed? On the Factor to answer that question are publicists Bridgett Holden and Jennifer Moore, and Republican talk show host Angela Box.

After a 5-day manhunt, police have arrested the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. Luigi Nicolas Mangione was arrested after someone spotted him at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Former police officer and national training director Gregory Dupree breaks down what we know about the suspect.

A marine veteran?who used a chokehold on a New York subway rider and killed him?was acquitted today. Jordan Neely died after Daniel Penny put him in a chokehold for six minutes. Penny claimed he was defending himself and others from Neely's threats. Neely's supporters say the acquittal is rooted in racism.

Billionaire rapper Jay-Z is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs. Take VO An "anonymous" accuser alleges the assault happened at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in 2000. Jay-Z responded with a lengthy statement on "X", calling the allegations "idiotic." Today he filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. He also requested that the accuser identify herself publicly. Attorneys Oliver Brown and Bayoji Akingbola, and The Factor's digital producer Ajibola Bodunrin talk about this on The Isiah Factor: Uncensored.