Behind Closed Doors w/ Jared & Sam

About Behind Closed Doors w/ Jared & Sam

The Black Briefing is a bold and unapologetic podcast hosted by Samantha Douglas, Wildstyle Paschall, and Greg Meriweather—three passionate voices committed to informing, inspiring, and igniting change across Indiana. Each episode dives into the political, social, and community issues that impact everyday life, with a special focus on amplifying Black voices and encouraging civic engagement. Whether it's breaking down policies, highlighting local leaders, or sparking conversations around advocacy and activism, The Black Briefing is your go-to source for staying connected, empowered, and activated.

Publisher

Samantha Douglas, Wildstyle, Greg Meriweather

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Jul 2024

Latest episode

5 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Dec 2025

   The Black Briefing | EP 12 | Mustaches Running Amok

   Redistricting: The Latest Maps & Developments | Process & Next Steps - https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2... https://www.indystar.com/story/news/p... Louisiana Case: https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/s... https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08...    • How SCOTUS's decision on Voting Rights Act...   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQHGeeFg3TY) Beef with the Wayne Township eviction judge and Thanksgiving eve evictions - https://mirrorindy.org/wayne-township... OPHS bungles Winter Contingency and dismantles Eviction Prevention program - https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-w... Wildstyle/Merkley Exchange: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S... Indy City Council moves inmate medical money after 3 deaths at county jail - https://mirrorindy.org/documenters-ci... ILEA - https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/202... Charter School podcast: https://www.charterfolk.org/captivate... AES Interview (BIL & Wild): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16UP... New Segment "Brief Thoughts": Shut Up & Dribble - Stick to What You Know https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B5v... Expect vs Inspect "Prove me wrong, bro" -- Nah. The Rundown: Nick Roberts Evil Twin? (We get to be in white business bc Jesse's here) lmbo https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxaRR... KSB testifying about redistricting after disenfranchising Black dems/candidates…😒 Dems perform well in rural Tennessee… What could that mean for us? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AWu... Black woman forced to deliver baby on the side of the road! https://www.facebook.com/share/1GGyBn... https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/n... "Legless man accused of killing man on his birthday after dispute over vape pen" https://www.facebook.com/share/1D1WKF...

2. 

   5 Dec 2025

   The Black Briefing | EP 11 | More Braun Than Brains

   Erika Vance? https://people.com/jd-vance-erika-kir... Beckwith and His Freaky Friends https://indianacitizen.org/arrest-mad... https://www.wthr.com/article/news/cri... Redistricting - More Braun Than Brains https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2... ⅔ of people say our country is going in the wrong direction: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ameri... Find Your Legislator: https://iga.in.gov/information/find-l... Script: "Hello, my name is ___ and I am a constituent in ___. I am calling to ask you to oppose any effort to redraw Indiana's congressional districts outside the normal Census cycle. Hoosiers deserve maps based on real population data — not partisan politics. Please commit to voting NO on mid-cycle redistricting." Link: https://open.substack.com/pub/idaac/p... SNAP Benefits/Government Shutdown https://apnews.com/article/government... Update: https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/politi... Hovito - Police Overreach? https://www.indystar.com/story/news/c... Brightwood Data Center https://mirrorindy.org/martindale-bri... https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/... Black Media(in a time when media is being attacked on every front) - Jeffrey Johnson Arrest https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17q9... Runndown: No new childcare vouchers until 2027 https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2... IN Rep not figuring out a way to supplement snap https://www.wthr.com/article/news/loc... Justice Center 0-20 releases and identical twin by accident, somebody died on October 3rd, September 4th, August 25th, "most are thought to be overdoses", guy escaped in his shackles https://www.wthr.com/article/news/cri... https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/no-e... https://www.wthr.com/article/news/loc... https://www.indystar.com/story/news/l... YatVac/WishTv https://www.wishtv.com/yatvac/ Thanksgifting Baskets Fundraising Givelify: https://www.givelify.com/donate/chris...

3. 

   7 Nov 2025

   TBBP - Ben Interview-Audio

   This week on The Black Briefing Podcast, we sat down with Ben Tapper, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer for the City of Indianapolis. In this conversation, Ben shares the winding road that led him into the Office of Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion, what it really means to do equity work inside city government, and why the new BIRTH Fund matters for families across Indy. If you're curious about how public policy, community voice, and real-life impact come together behind the scenes, this episode is your front-row seat. Links: Ben's Office: https://www.indy.gov/agency/office-of... Media: https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-t... Apply for BIRTH Fund: https://bridgeproject.typeform.com/to... 🎧 Listen, learn, and tap in. Like, comment, and share to keep these stories moving. #TheBlackBriefing #BenTapper (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bentapper) #Indianapolis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/indianapolis) #EquityWork (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/equitywork) #BirthFund (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/birthfund) #BlackMedia (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackmedia) #CommunityStories #IndyPolitics (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/indypolitics)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

5,798

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

90

YouTube

74

Engagement

32

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