Meet Lurie Daniel Favors
Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq. is a force for change. As the host of The Lurie Daniel Favors Show on SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126 and Executive Director of a racial justice law center, she brings decades of commitment to racial and social justice to everything she does.
Lurie is more than a radio host - she's an attorney, activist, author, nonprofit leader, and one of the most dynamic speakers in the country. Her ability to translate complex legal concepts into accessible, actionable insights has made her a sought-after voice on issues of equity, justice, and empowerment.
With a career spanning legal practice, education, community organizing, and media, Lurie brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to the airwaves. Her long-standing commitment to justice drives her work every single day.
Tune in to The Lurie Daniel Favors Show on SiriusXM’s Urban View, Channel 126, airing live every weekday at 10:00 a.m. EST, where bold, unfiltered conversations about justice, culture, and community take center stage. Hosted by Lurie Daniel Favors - a nationally recognized racial justice attorney, advocate, author, nonprofit leader, and dynamic public voice - the show is a live call-in space that fearlessly examines the complex intersections of race, gender, culture, identity, politics, and the law.
Grounded in both lived experience and deep legal expertise, Lurie brings clarity, urgency, and compassion to some of society’s most pressing and polarizing issues. Through powerful dialogue with thought leaders, organizers, artists, policymakers, and everyday people, the show challenges listeners to think critically, engage honestly, and act collectively. At its core, The Lurie Daniel Favors Show is about growth and Lurie’s mission is clear: help people become better versions of themselves, build stronger communities, and shape a more just world.
The #LDFShow airs live weekdays at 10am on SiriusXM’s Urban View Channel 126 and the SiriusXM app. Catch clips from the show below (or on the YouTube page), visit here to listen to the podcast version and download the Lurie Daniel Favors Show One Sheet here.
The Lurie Daniel Favors Show
The #LDFShow airs live Monday through Friday and is available for streaming on the SiriusXM app. Catch clips from the show on YouTube, and download the Lurie Daniel Favors Show One Sheet.
Lurie Breaks It Down Podcast
Lurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors. Each episode dives deep into compelling topics, from history and culture to politics and current events, with the goal of filling in the knowledge gaps listeners didn’t know they had. Lurie’s sharp analysis, engaging storytelling, and passion for truth make every conversation both enlightening and accessible. With a lineup of fascinating guests - from experts and activists to artists and thought leaders - Lurie Breaks It Down brings fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue to help listeners connect the dots on complex issues. Whether you’re a curious learner or a seasoned thinker, this podcast offers something new to discover in every episode.
Featured Conversations that Challenge & Inspire
The Lurie Daniel Favors Show delivers bold, thought-provoking discussions that don't shy away from difficult topics. From dismantling trolls with facts to deep dives into systemic racism and constitutional critiques, these conversations spark transformation and understanding.
Catch these videos and more on Lurie’s YouTube channel.
America Got a Lot More Racist on Friday - Livestream 12-08-2025
Each weekday, The Lurie Daniel Favors Show opens with a live-streamed YouTube segment that sets the tone for the day’s conversation. In this opening monologue, Lurie Daniel Favors breaks down the most important news of the moment with clarity, urgency, and unapologetic honesty—connecting headlines to the deeper issues of power, justice, race, gender, and democracy. Blending legal insight, cultural analysis, and sharp political commentary, this segment offers viewers a timely, accessible entry point into the stories shaping our lives and communities, and invites them into the larger dialogue unfolding on SiriusXM.
1st Look: Jasmine Crockett on the Road to the Senate
In a major, news-making episode of The Lurie Daniel Favors Show, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joined host Lurie Daniel Favors for a candid, wide-ranging conversation during which she publicly revealed—for the first time—that she was seriously considering a run for the United States Senate. The announcement took place before Congresswoman Crockett formally launched her Senate campaign, making the show the first platform where listeners heard her thinking in real time. The episode underscores the show’s role as a trusted national space where consequential political conversations happen first, at the intersection of justice, leadership, and culture.
Troll Slaying: Reparations Edition
When Chris The Troll attempted to derail a conversation about reparations, Lurie didn't back down. Watch as she expertly dismantles misinformation with clarity, conviction, and unshakeable facts. This viral moment showcases why the show has become essential listening for those seeking truth in the midst of noise.
Elie Mystal: The Constitution is Trash
The Nation's justice correspondent Elie Mystal joined Lurie for an unflinching examination of the U.S. Constitution and its fundamental flaws. Discussing his book Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution, Mystal and Lurie employ their legal expertise to dissect why this founding document falls short on justice and equality.
A Foundation Built on Justice
Early Legal Career
Lurie began her legal career at prestigious New York law firms Proskauer Rose LLP and Manatt Phelps and Phillips, LLP, honing her skills in complex litigation and corporate law.
Federal Court Clerkship
She served as a federal court law clerk in the chambers of the Honorable Sterling Johnson, Jr., in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, gaining invaluable insight into the judicial system.
Daniel Favors Law PLLC
Lurie founded her own law firm, Daniel Favors Law PLLC, focusing specifically on economic and racial justice and suing bad cops, ensuring her legal work directly served communities fighting for equity and fairness.
Law Center Leader
Today, as Executive Director of a racial justice law center, Lurie leads strategic initiatives that challenge systemic injustice and create pathways to meaningful change.
SiriusXM Radio Host & Podcast Host
Lurie Daniel Favors is the weekday host of The Lurie Daniel Favors Show on SiriusXM’s Urban View Channel 126 and the host of the Lurie Breaks It Down podcast, where she leads fearless, news-driven conversations at the intersection of race, law, politics, and culture.
Building Movements, Empowering Communities
TAKEOFF - Lurie Daniel, an alumnus of Penn State, leads the group onto the field. Caption and photo credit: Robin Hoecker.
Long before earning her law degree, Lurie was already building organizations designed to uplift and empower. Her commitment to justice extends far beyond the courtroom - it lives in the communities she serves.
Sankofa Community Empowerment
Lurie co-founded Sankofa Community Empowerment, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering communities of African descent. The name "Sankofa" comes from a West African principle meaning "go back and get it"- reflecting the belief that we must understand our past to build a better future.
Breaking the Cycle Consulting Services
She later co-founded Breaking the Cycle Consulting Services LLC, which creates comprehensive professional development for educators, youth education programs, and family engagement workshops. There, her work addresses the crisis in urban education through culturally responsive teaching methods that honor students' identities and experiences.
Sankofa Connections is a protected, private, affinity space, support group and education vehicle created by Lurie Daniel Favors for people of African descent. We rely on self-identification and shared lived experience to maintain the integrity of the community. Do you identify as Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, African, or part of the African diaspora? If yes, then join us.
