Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.5K ratingsEmmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
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Elvis Mitchell on 'Is That Black Enough For You?!?'
November 20, 2022 02:42 - 1 hourLarry is joined by writer and filmmaker Elvis Mitchell to discuss his new documentary on Netflix, 'Is That Black Enough For You?!?', which focuses on the unsung heroes of African-American cinema during the 1960s and '70s. They begin their conversation by talking about the genesis of the project and some of the legendary actors who serve as inspiration for the film's focus, particularly Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. Next, they examine how the psychological dynamics and representation pre...
Nelson George on 'Say Hey, Willie Mays!'
November 13, 2022 01:00 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on 'Reasonable Doubt', the midterm elections, and Herschel Walker. He's then joined by acclaimed writer and filmmaker Nelson George to discuss his new documentary 'Say Hey, Willie Mays!' on HBO.(18:12) They begin their conversation by detailing Nelson's beginnings as a young baseball fan in New York and talking about Willie Mays's influence and celebrity during the height of his fame and in the modern sports lexicon. Next, they examine Willie's relationship to Barry Bonds, his...
Jon Meacham on 'And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle'
November 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourLarry is joined by Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Jon Meacham at the Gloria Kaufman Performing Arts Center for Live Talks LA to discuss his book 'And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle'. They begin their conversation by talking about why Meacham wanted to write the book and detailing Lincoln's challenges in regards to slavery and the abolitionist movement during his political rise. Next, they explore Lincoln's motivations for becoming president, the beginning of his ant...
Fisher Stevens and Karim Amer on 'The Lincoln Project'
October 22, 2022 22:51 - 1 hourLarry is joined by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Emmy Award-winning producer and director Karim Amer to discuss their new documentary 'The Lincoln Project' on Showtime. They begin their conversation by talking about the genesis of the powerful media group of the same name as well as the primary players and inspiration for the film. Next, they describe the process of maintaining a candid and authentic atmosphere when attempting to achieve authenticity in a documentary sett...
Travon Free on '38 at the Garden'
October 16, 2022 01:14 - 1 hourLarry is joined by Academy and Emmy Award-winning writer and director Travon Free to discuss his new documentary '38 at the Garden' on HBO. They begin the conversation by sharing why he wanted to make the film and how it exposes the limitations society places on a particular narrative or stereotype, in this case Jeremy Lin's struggle to prove his worthiness as an NBA-level basketball player as a Taiwanese-American. Next, they talk about the importance of telling stories like Lin's to strength...
Kerry Washington and Raamla Mohamed on 'Reasonable Doubt'
October 08, 2022 23:53 - 1 hourLarry is joined by Kerry Washington and Raamla Mohamed, the producers and creators of the new Hulu legal drama 'Reasonable Doubt'. They begin their conversation by explaining how the show got its start, the intricacies of writing its complex characters, and the expert casting of lead actress Emayatzy Corinealdi. Next, Raamla and Kerry share their experiences coming up in the industry while working on 'Scandal' together and discuss the benefits of developing a project like 'Reasonable Doubt', ...
Sheryl Lee Ralph on 'Abbott Elementary'
September 25, 2022 00:19 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the political landscape heading into the midterms, the Dobbs decision, and the definition of personhood. He's then joined by Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to talk about the new ABC series 'Abbott Elementary'. They start their conversation by talking about the emotions Sheryl felt when she won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Barbara Howard and the impetus behind her viral acceptance speech. (23:45) Sheryl then details how she w...
Andy Borowitz on 'Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber'
September 18, 2022 00:40 - 1 hourLarry is joined by writer and comedian Andy Borowitz to discuss his new book, 'Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber,' which examines how television has negatively shaped the political climate and its participants since its proliferation in the 1950s and '60s. Andy starts the conversation with some anecdotes from his time working on 'The Facts of Life' and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and then pivots into the three-part structure of the book (4:02). In the open...
Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on 'The U.S. and the Holocaust'
September 11, 2022 00:55 - 57 minutesLarry is joined by award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein to discuss their new PBS docuseries 'The U.S. and the Holocaust', premiering Sept. 18. They begin their conversation by detailing the United States government's inadequacies in their response to the Nazi's persecution of the Jews during WWII. Next, they offer a brief history of xenophobia in American society leading up to the events in the film(7:10) and talk about how the number of casualties and the sentimentality of c...
Regina Hall on 'Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul'
August 27, 2022 23:35 - 47 minutesLarry is joined by actress and producer Regina Hall to talk about her new film 'Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul' premiering theatrically and on Peacock September 2. They start their conversation by breaking down the film's plot and her role as Trinitie Childs, the "first lady' of a struggling megachurch, while also delving into Hall's own religious background. This leads to a discussion about the complicated nature of not only church hierarchies but organized religion itself.(11:48) Next, they...
Jessica Gao on 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'
August 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourLarry is joined by Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Jessica Gao to talk about her new Disney+ series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'. They begin their conversation by talking about how they became friends, why she wanted to develop a show around She-Hulk, and her personal connection to the character. Next, Jessica details her journey from comic book fan to comic book TV and movie writer via her experiences working at a comic book store at a young age and the subsequent opportunities that pr...
Mike Birbiglia on ‘The Old Man and the Pool’
August 13, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourLarry is joined by writer, director, and stand-up comedian Mike Birbiglia to talk about his new one-man show ‘The Old Man and the Pool,’ and they start their conversation by examining Mike’s extremely honest storytelling style and how it’s applied in theatre vs. comedy club settings. Next, they dive deep into the magic of the “inevitable non sequitur” in comedic storytelling and dissect the building blocks of a great joke (6:35). Mike then shares the journey that led him into the world of sta...
Tim Miller on 'Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell’
July 30, 2022 22:29 - 1 hourLarry is joined by writer and former political operative Tim Miller to discuss his new book 'Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell’. They begin their conversation by examining the reasons why Miller decided to write such an unflinching memoir that details the moral conflicts that led him to leave his job as an opposition research "hitman" for GOP candidates and ultimately quit the Republican party. Next, they dissect the shift in political rhetoric that led to the rise ...
B.J. Novak on 'Vengeance'
July 24, 2022 23:21 - 59 minutesLarry is joined by actor, writer, and director B.J. Novak to discuss his new film, 'Vengeance,' premiering on July 29. They begin their conversation by explaining the premise of the movie, the long journey to its completion ,and B.J.'s personal connection to the project. Next, they discuss the isolated feel of the movie's environment and how his experiences visiting with the people in West Texas differed from his political and ideological expectations.(13:23) Novak then discusses some of the ...
Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi on 'For All Mankind'
July 16, 2022 23:50 - 1 hourLarry is joined by executive producers Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi to talk about their critically acclaimed Apple TV + Series 'For All Mankind' and they start their conversation by discussing the alt-history concept of the show and how they use their writing to both contrast and illuminate real-world events. This leads to a discussion about how different the global society would be if certain geo-political eras, in this case the Russian-U.S. space race, were altered. (8:33) Next, they debate ...
Baratunde Thurston On 'America Outdoors'
July 02, 2022 23:41 - 1 hourLarry is joined by comedian, writer, and cultural critic Baratunde Thurston to discuss his new PBS series 'America Outdoors.' They begin their conversation by discussing how the show was produced. They then pivot to Thurston's intentions for the program, including providing a conduit for inner-city kids to appreciate the diverse American topography in an appreciative way.(9:40) Next, they talk about how nature can play a part in unifying people using the history and restoration of the L.A. Ri...
David Frankel on 'Jerry & Marge Go Large'
June 19, 2022 01:39 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on his promo-week appearances on 'The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon', New York Magazine, and the 'HypochondriActor' podcast while also looking forward to his many projects coming up later in the year. He's then joined by Emmy and Oscar-winning director David Frankel to talk about his new film 'Jerry and Marge Go Large.' They start their discussion by giving a synopsis of the movie and explaining the rules of the Winfall lottery game that lies at the heart of the plot.(13:00) ...
James Burrows on 'Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More'
June 12, 2022 01:06 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on his acting role in the upcoming movie 'Jerry and Marge Go Large', guns, and the January 6th hearings. He's then joined by Emmy-award winning director James Burrows to talk about his new memoir 'Directed by James Burrows'. They begin their conversation by discussing James's early life growing up in show business, his legendary father, and how a stint in regional theatre prepared him for and open doors to directing in television.(16:51) Burrows then shares some amazing anecdo...
Judd Apatow on 'George Carlin's American Dream'
May 21, 2022 22:46 - 59 minutesLarry is joined by legendary director and producer Judd Apatow to discuss his new HBO documentary 'George Carlin's American Dream'. They start their discussion by talking about why Judd wanted to make the film and George's legacy as a social commentator.(2:53) They then explore Carlin's career parallels with Richard Pryor, follow his progression from entertainer to truth-teller, and go over George's famously meticulous stage preparation.(12:48) Next, Judd opines on some of his favorite comedi...
Alexis McGill Johnson on Roe v. Wade
May 14, 2022 22:54 - 54 minutesLarry weighs in on the definition of an unborn child and his favorite Beatles album before being joined by president of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson. They start their conversation by sharing their reactions to the leaked Supreme Court document on Roe v. Wade and detailing the historic political mechanisms that led to this decision.(11:31) They then discuss the medical, racial, and economic fallout from overturning Roe and how to bridge the "believability gap" within the public's o...
Barry Levinson on 'The Survivor'
May 08, 2022 00:53 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on Dave Chappelle and Roe v. Wade. He's then joined by Academy Award winning director Barry Levinson to discuss his new HBO biopic 'The Survivor' and they begin by talking about how the film deals with and depicts the post-traumatic stress syndrome of a Holocaust survivor. (15:00) They then pivot to Ben Foster's preparation for the title role of Jewish boxer Harry Haft and the incredible mental and physical conditioning he undertook to get the most out of his performance. (22:...
John Heilemann on Politics and 'The Circus'
May 01, 2022 01:15 - 1 hourLarry Weighs in on Elon Musk, Twitter, Tesla, and the mechanism in which billionaires are made. He's then joined by MSNBC analyst and host of Showtime's 'The Circus' John Heilemann to talk about how the show is constructed and its ambitions within today's political discourse.(16:55) They then detail how the results of the 2016 election not only kickstarted the success of 'Late Night with Stephen Colbert' but also kept 'The Circus' in production.(30:49) Next, they debate a number of current ho...
Chris Fabricant on 'Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System'
April 17, 2022 00:31 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the 'Fall of Civilizations' podcast, the decline of the American empire, and the current cultural shift in our society. He's then joined by author Chris Fabricant to discuss his new book, 'Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System,' and they begin by talking about the genesis of the term and how it connects to and affects the criminal justice system, particularly in the field of forensic dentistry.(18:28) They then examine different cases in which "expert" confi...
Bomani Jones on 'Game Theory'
April 10, 2022 01:01 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on Will Smith. He's then joined by sports journalist Bomani Jones to discuss his new HBO show 'Game Theory'. They begin by talking about how production came together for the series and its intelligent combination of humor and entertainment with insightful sports commentary.(21:09) Next, Bomani details how the early support he received from his highly academic parents influenced him in his journey to becoming a prolific sports journalist and TV host.(40:49) After the break Larr...
Rodney Barnes on 'Winning Time'
March 27, 2022 01:44 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing. He is then joined by Rodney Barnes to discuss his new HBO show 'Winning Time' about the rise of the '80s Los Angeles Lakers dynasty. They talk about how the production came together(14:14), give a brief history of the ABA and NBA leading up to the events in the series,(20:20) and examine the show's impeccable casting.(27:27) Rodney then details his inspirational journey from being a "hired gun" living in his car to being one o...
Julia Ioffe on Ukraine
March 20, 2022 01:37 - 59 minutesLarry is joined by Julia Ioffe from Puck to talk about every angle of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They begin by discussing the geopolitical and historical aspects of the conflict and how both sides are using Nazi analogies to meet their respective ethno-nationalistic goals.(3:13) Next, they dive into topics like Vladimir Putin's dissemination of misinformation about the invasion to his people, (12:45) how the conflict compares to the events of World Wars I and II,(25:15) racism in Russia...
Stanley Nelson on 'Attica'
March 13, 2022 01:49 - 50 minutesLarry is joined by Stanley Nelson to discuss his Oscar-nominated (Best Documentary Feature) film 'Attica'. They begin their conversation by talking about how the event is a microcosm of racial tension in the U.S. and why Nelson decided to make a movie about it. They then detail how the Attica riots started and analyze the major events and individuals that contributed to its outcome.(6:42) Stanley and Larry wrap things up by examining the emotional impact of the movie and what social issues ar...
Roy Wood Jr. on 'The Daily Show' and 'Imperfect Messenger'
March 06, 2022 02:24 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Lakers and Ukraine. He's then joined by Roy Wood Jr. and they begin their conversation by sharing their experiences from working on 'The Daily Show' and how they navigate writing racially based jokes in the current political and social climate. (14:33) They then discuss Roy's new stand-up special 'Imperfect Messenger' and discuss the process and tribulations he went through in preparation for it. (30:30) Next, they go over Roy's early years in Alabama and how his father...
James Curtis on 'Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life'
February 20, 2022 01:40 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Rams' Super Bowl win, Kyrie Irving, Tucker Carlson's comments on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the New York Times' recent statement on racial animosity during the 2016 presidential election. He's then joined by James Curtis, author of the book 'Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life', and they start their conversation by talking about other biographies on Keaton and why James decided to write his. (24:56) They then touch on some of the major points in Buster Keaton's career,...
Reinaldo Marcus Green on 'King Richard'
February 06, 2022 21:31 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the L.A. Rams, Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Rogan, COVID-19 misinformation, election disinformation, and anti-Semitism. He's then joined by Reinaldo Marcus Green to discuss his movie 'King Richard.’ They start by talking about how the film came together (25:05) and what it like meeting and working with Will Smith. (31:18) They then pivot to the casting of Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton as Venus and Serena Williams,(41:54) the process of getting the tennis scenes as authentic as ...
W. Kamau Bell on 'We Need To Talk About Cosby'
January 23, 2022 02:58 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on Joe Biden's first year as president of the United States. He's then joined by W. Kamau Bell to discuss his documentary 'We Need To Talk About Cosby.' They start their conversation by touching on how Bill Cosby influenced them through his TV shows and albums in the '60's and '70's and American culture in general with 'The Cosby Show' in the 1980's. They then pivot to Cosby's infamously controversial behavior and the turning points that led to them coming to light, starting w...
John McWhorter on 'Woke Racism'
January 16, 2022 01:13 - 57 minutesLarry is joined by John McWhorter to discuss his book 'Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America' and the factors that are affecting racial discourse within the current cultural and political climate. They touch on many of the issues and obstacles holding back the modern anti-racism movement, including religion (9:16), victimhood (24:34) and white supremacy (22:15). Larry and John then dissect the definition of "whiteness" (27:20), share their views on critical race theory (3...
Prentice Penny on 'Insecure'
January 09, 2022 21:23 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on testing positive for COVID-19, the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, the great Sidney Poitier, and the Amhaud Arbery verdict. He's then joined by Prentice Penny to talk about his journey from being a young writer inspired to work in television through a chance intervention at NYU (29:00) to navigating the industry as a prominent Black producer and showrunner (31:40). Prentice and Larry then offer valuable insight into what it takes to be a successful writer in show...
Mariana van Zeller on 'Trafficked'
December 19, 2021 09:41 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Omicron variant and his faith in the current political system while looking forward to 2022. He's then joined by Mariana van Zeller, host of the National Geographic TV series 'Trafficked' to talk about her early days in Portugal (19:11) and how the events surrounding the 9/11 attacks inspired her to become a journalist. Then they discuss how 'Trafficked' was created and it's production process (28:21) while touching on some of the shows' subject matter including white s...
Lizz Winstead on Comedy and Activism
December 13, 2021 05:01 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Jussie Smollett verdict and how to understand the complexities of opposing arguments in politics. (8:47) He's then joined by Lizz Winstead from Abortion Access Front to talk about her journey from being a young stand-up comedian (10:11) to cocreating 'The Daily Show' at Comedy Central and Air America. (25:37) They continue by diving deep into how she became an activist (43:39), the state of Roe V. Wade (53:26), and how we as a community can protect reproductive rights f...
Bill Simmons on Pop Culture and Sports
December 05, 2021 04:01 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Omicron variant, vaccine divisiveness, and at-home testing. He's then joined by The Ringers own Bill Simmons where they where they discuss fame (19:48), the Beatles (27:28) Saturday Night Live (28:39) and HBO's new 'Music Box' series (40:26). Then they break down the "genius athlete" (49:10), Scottie Pippen (59:56), share their NBA and NFL champion picks (1:15:47), and much, much more. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Bill Simmons Producer: Kaya McMullen Production Assistant:...
Jabez Olssen on 'Get Back' and the Beatles
November 21, 2021 00:02 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers, right-wing vigilantism, and why he loves the Beatles. He's then joined by film editor Jabez Olssen ('Lord of the Rings,' 'King Kong') to talk about the making of the upcoming Beatles documentary, 'Get Back,' (25:49) and how the original 'Let It Be film and LP came together (28:00). Then they dive deep into the technical aspects of making the movie (42:16) and how the project will change the public percepti...
Jabez Olssen on 'Get Back' and The Beatles
November 21, 2021 00:02 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery trials, right wing vigilantism, and why he loves The Beatles. He's then joined by film editor Jabez Olssen (Lord of the Rings, King Kong) where they talk about the making of the upcoming Beatles documentary 'Get Back' (25:49) and how the original "Let It Be" film and LP came together (28:00). Then they dive deep into the technical aspects of making the movie (42:16) and how the project will change the public perceptions of both the lan...
Bob Costas on Baseball and Broadcasting
November 14, 2021 06:19 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the infrastructure bill, unnecessary racism in political commentary, and how Darwin influences our points of view. He's then joined by Bob Costas where they discuss Pete Rose (27:07), Bob's early broadcasting influences (31:21), and Baseball's waning popularity. After that they wax poetic on the importance of regional announcers (42:01) Larry asks Bob about his favorite calls (48:57) the role of the athlete in political protest (55:45) and much, much more.Host: Larry Wilmor...
David Copperfield on the Past, Present and Future of Magic
October 31, 2021 00:28 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on his birthday, the Dave Chappelle controversy, and cancel culture. He then joins David Copperfield in Las Vegas to discuss his book "History Of Magic" and his early days before becoming one of the worlds most successful magicians.(13:39) David tells some of the stories behind his greatest illusions, like the Statue of Liberty vanishing (49:50), goes deep with Larry on the secrets of performing (1:03:15) and much, much more. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: David Copperfield Produc...
Adam Schiff on ‘Midnight In Washington’
October 23, 2021 23:03 - 1 hourToday’s episode is taken from a live conversation between Larry Wilmore and representative Adam Schiff for ‘Live Talks Los Angeles.’ The two discuss Schiff’s new book ‘Midnight in Washington,’ being in the Capitol during the attacks in January, and much more. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Adam Schiff Producer: Kaya McMullen Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jay Ellis and Walter Thompson-Hernández on Giving A Voice to Young Incarcerated Writers
October 17, 2021 20:49 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on Kyrie Irving refusing to get vaccinated (1:00) before he is joined by ‘Insecure’ star Jay Ellis and New York Times writer Walter Thompson-Hernández to talk about their new podcast with Lemonada Media, ‘Written Off,’ which features work from young writers who developed their voice while incarcerated (18:29). Plus, Ellis gives some hints on what’s to come on the final season of ‘Insecure’ (57:42). Host: Larry Wilmore Guests: Jay Ellis and Walter Thompson-Hernández Producer: ...
Joshua Jay on ‘How Magicians Think’
October 02, 2021 23:13 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on NBA players and their stances on COVID-19 vaccinations (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by magician and author Joshua Jay to discuss his latest book, ‘How Magicians Think,’ and how many magicians get into magic for the same reasons but stay for different ones (14:00). Later, they talk about the ethics of a magician and diversity in the world of magic, and Jay even performs some magic effects. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Joshua Jay Producer: Kaya McMullen Production Assistant:...
Craig Whitlock on America’s Failure in Afghanistan
September 25, 2021 22:39 - 1 hourLarry is joined by Washington Post journalist Craig Whitlock to talk about his new book ‘The Afghanistan Papers’ which details America’s long, un-winnable war in Afghanistan and how the public was deceived. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Craig Whitlock Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali With Ken Burns
September 19, 2021 01:37 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on pandemic fatigue, his issue with voter ID laws being called racist, and the Texas abortion ban (01:00). Later, Ken Burns joins Larry to discuss his latest documentary, ‘Muhammad Ali’ (25:00). They talk about the making of the documentary, Ali’s relationship with the Nation of Islam, and much more. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Ken Burns Producer: Kaya McMulllen Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tarana Burke on ‘Unbound’ and Creating the Me Too Movement
September 11, 2021 23:08 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and more to open the show (01:00). Later, he is joined by creator of the Me Too Movement Tarana Burke to discuss her new book ‘Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement,’ as well as the difference between self esteem and self worth, and much more (20:00). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Tarana Burke Producer: Kaya McMullen Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
LZ Granderson Being A Black, Gay Man, Progress in the Sports World, and Athlete Activism
July 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourLarry is joined by the LA Times Sports and Culture columnist LZ Granderson to talk about becoming comfortable with his identity as a Black gay man (8:26), NFL player Carl Nassib coming out as gay and the other progress the sports world is making to be more inclusive (47:24), and how he feels about athlete activism (1:07:29). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: LZ Granderson Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Pollan on Changing How We Think About Psychedelics
July 17, 2021 20:58 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on Richard Branson’s space trip and the return of mask mandates (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by writer Michael Pollan to discuss his latest book ‘This Is Your on Mind on Plants,’ the effects of Opiates on the body, and much more (10:00) Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Michael Pollan Producer: Kaya McMullen Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on ‘Be Antiracist’
July 10, 2021 21:22 - 1 hourLarry opens the show by weighing in on critical race theory (1:00). Later, he is joined by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast ‘Be Antiracist,’ to discuss the mission of his relatively new podcast (17:00) as well as what it means to be antiracist. Later, Dr. Kendi briefly dives deeper into critical race theory with Larry (49:00). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Producer: Kaya McMullen Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more abou...
Wayne Federman on ‘The History of Stand-Up’
July 04, 2021 00:55 - 1 hourLarry weighs in on Bill Cosby’s release from prison to open the show (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by comedian and author Wayne Federman to discuss his new book ‘The History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chapelle’ (10:00). Later they look at the vaudeville era of comedy (29:00), how technological advancements such as the microphone changed comedy (34:00), and the impact of cancel culture on comedy today (1:20:00). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Wayne Federman Learn more about your ad cho...