Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams
Uppity Productions LLC·169 episodes·Several times a week·No new episodes since May 2025
Quick Facts
When law & order is the headline, what does it mean for us? Holding Court with Eboni K.
Williams cross-examines news-making cases and famous faces to peer into the court of law. Each week attorney Eboni K.
Williams and cultural observer Dustin Ross break down what’s on the docket in American justice and what’s not, with savvy legal analysis and commonsense commentary to provide teachable moments for us all to navigate a rigged system. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
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Episodes
Latest Episode
May 2, 2025 · 37m
It's about that time! Diddy’s in court facing accusations that go way beyond the headlines including forced medical procedures on alleged victims, plus Trump’s out here with orders to change not only HBCUs and how they get funded but higher education at-large (Shout out to Harvard University for standing their ground though!). What does all this mean for Black folks in America? What does this mean for the future of education? We’re talking about power, control, and the culture shifts that are happening in real-time. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
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Apr 30, 2025 · 1h 2m
The headlines are heavy, and the stakes are high. Shannon Sharpe is under fire with new lawsuits painting a troubling picture of abuse and retaliation. Meanwhile, women judges across the country are demanding real protection as threats against their lives and families escalate. We’re breaking it all down — the cases, the climate, and the consequences for justice itself. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025 · 34m
Tyrese is back in court—this time trying to slash his child support payments while allegedly owing over $100k. Meanwhile, his ex is like, “Run me my money.” But the real drama? Congressional Republicans are out here plotting to gut the federal court system as we know it. We’re unpacking deadbeat antics, power plays, and what happens when people try to rewrite the rules that keep justice intact. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025 · 47m
Diddy’s pulling pages out of every playbook—trying to shape his defense team, subpoena Cassie’s private writings, and keep that assault footage off the record. But will it all hold up when trial kicks off May 2? And in a separate saga of law meets tech, a New York man tries to let an A.I. lawyer represent him… and gets swiftly shut down. We're talking celebrity strategy, legal boundaries, and the wild future of courtroom tech. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025 · 34m
This week, the gavel came down with some side-eye. Trump’s bid to dodge a defamation case from the Exonerated Five? Denied. Meanwhile, Tashera Simmons—first lady of Ruff Ryders past—wins back child support but loses out on the music rights. We’re talking justice, legacy, and how Black folks keep fighting for what’s rightfully ours. From respect to residuals. Learn more about coerced plea deals from the Innocence Project. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025 · 42m
We’re talking about legacy, labor, and control—on every level. Wendy Williams, once the queen of daytime talk, is now facing a judge who allegedly told her she’s done. But is that the court’s call to make? And in Texas, a new law says child support should start from conception—raising big questions about who carries the cost of parenthood before birth. From Black women’s autonomy to reproductive justice in red states, this episode is all about who’s allowed to thrive, and who’s being told to sit down. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music license: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices