The Breakfast Club FULL SHOW: Grammys Recap: Kendrick Makes History, Trevor Noah Jabs Nicki & Trump + Omar Epps, Yelena Popovic & Reginald Akkeem Berry Sr. Interview
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Feb 2, 2026 Omar Epps, actor/producer known for heartfelt roles; Yelena Popovic, director/writer who reimagined a saint for modern Chicago; Reginald Akkeem Berry Sr., community leader whose life inspired the film; Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller, heavyweight boxer confronting controversy. They dig into making Moses the Black in Chicago, authentic community casting, themes of faith and redemption, production challenges, and Big Baby’s comeback and public scrutiny.
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Epstein File Release Is Incomplete
- The DOJ released about 3 million Epstein-related documents, but many records remain redacted or withheld.
- Lawmakers and survivors argue transparency is incomplete and demand fuller release and accountability.
From Gang Leader To Community Organizer
- Reginald Akeem Berry described rising through street ranks, incarceration, then founding Saving Our Sons after his epiphany.
- He framed his transformation as turning community harm into organized outreach and job creation.
Creative Vision Shifted The Film's Setting
- Yelena Popovic said she envisioned Chicago scenes while meditating in Greece, shifting the film's setting from the 4th century to modern Chicago.
- That vision prompted her to seek authentic local voices to ground the story.