Hip Hop New Frontiers | Street Soldiers

From the Boogie Down Bronx to the streets of the U.K., there's no denying that hip hop is heard world wide and continues to change the landscape of music. On this episode of Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers talks to Newark City Councilman and member of the Lords of the Underground Dupré Kelly, hip hop artist Stunna Sandy and YouTube's director of music culture Tuma Basa to find out how hip hop is evolving.

Streaming Stars | Street Soldiers

Streamers from social media platforms are taking over. Some of today's biggest stars are coming from Twitch, Youtube and Tik Tok LIVE. This week on Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers takes a deep dive on how streamers are gaining fame, fortune and new levels of stardom with a panel of experts including content creator Joe Stone and Twitch streamers McQueen and Zoe Spencer.

Confronting NYC’s growing hunger crisis | Street Soldiers

The government shutdown is over and food benefits are back but the thousands of New Yorkers are still struggling to make ends meet. This week on Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers takes a closer look at food insecurity across the city with Judy Secon of New York Common Pantry, Bronx Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Rev. John Udo-Okon of the Word of Life International Church.

Gambling culture today | Street Soldiers

You no longer need to travel to Vegas to place a bet. Gambling is now available 24/7 in the palm of your hand. This week on Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers talks to gambling journalist Danny Funt, psychiatrist Dr. Mena Mirhom and founder of ODAAT gambling awareness Rob Minnock to take a closer at gambling culture today and why the risk of addiction is higher than ever.

Methods of getting out of a gang | Street Soldiers

This week on Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers dives deep into gang culture across major cities in the United States. She talks with New York hip hop community activist Hocus 45th, Los Angelos podcaster Da Hood Postman and Chicago’s Unity Movement founder Goalden Chyld on how they are working to save young lives before it’s too late.

What’s next for Diddy? | Street Soldiers full episode

On this episode of Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers talks to criminal defense attorney, Phillip Hamilton, NY Post lifestyle reporter, Asia Grace and CEO of Allhiphop.com, Chuck Creekmur to find out what may be next for Diddy after his time in jail.

Street Soldiers: Celebrating Hispanic trailblazers shaping America’s future

This week on Street Soldiers, Lisa Evers spotlights Hispanic Heritage Month with powerful stories of progress and pride, from global music icons like Bad Bunny and Karol G to groundbreaking figures in medicine and sports, including Dr. Mary Ortiz and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony. The episode honors the trailblazers inspiring the next generation and transforming culture across every field.

New York City gang membership hits all-time high | Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers

Gang membership in NYC is skyrocketing, with members as young as pre-teens. Our exclusive access to NYPD operations reveals the digital footprint gangs leave behind, making convictions easier. Catch the full story on Street Soldiers, Friday at 4:30 p.m. on FOX 5 and the FOX Local app. Lisa Evers brings you stories and debates about urban life, hip hop and rap, community affairs, race and more.

Social Media Addiction: How it's rewiring your brain like a drug & what's at risk

On this episode of Street Soldiers, we're tackling the growing issue of social media addiction, a problem affecting millions of Americans. A widely-cited study found that roughly 10% of Americans, and more than double that for teens, are suffering from the debilitating effects of constant scrolling. Personal Injury Attorney Matthew Bregman, Patient Advocate from Drugwatch.com, Michelle Llamas, and Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Mina Meyerhoff dive into the hidden dangers of social media and why it's a real mental health problem. Brain Rewiring: Experts explain how social media is designed to retrain your brain to seek pleasure from the screen, much like an addiction. Unrealistic Standards: Patient advocates discuss how young people, especially women, are inundated with unrealistic beauty standards, which can lead to eating disorders and self-harm. The Cost of Safety: An attorney weighs in on why social media companies are not making their platforms safer, stating they could do so "with a flip of a switch" but are not because it would cost them money. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the risks facing kids and young adults today.

Diddy on Trial: Sex, Lies & Witnesses Under Fire | Street Soldiers On Location

The Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial is revealing shocking allegations against one of the most famous men in the world. In this special episode of Street Soldiers, "Diddy Trial: On Location From Federal Court," FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers gives into the key issues of this case with attorney Robin Nunn. Plus, Lisa dives into one of the most asked questions in this case: If Diddy was an abuser, why did Cassie stay? She also talks to hip hop journalist Mark Elebert about the impact of this trial on the community.