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Presenting Throughline: 'James Baldwin's Fire'
Writer and thinker James Baldwin used the power of his words to confront in order to connect, something that feels especially relatable in a year whe…
5 years, 11 months ago
Joel Kim Booster On Religion, Identity, and Coming Out
In honor of Coming Out Day this weekend, Sam talks to comedian and actor Joel Kim Booster about his experience coming out to his evangelical Christia…
5 years, 11 months ago
'Radio Ambulante' Host Daniel Alarcón On The Immigrant Experience
Sam revisits his 2017 chat with author and Radio Ambulante host, Daniel Alarcón. They discuss Alarcón's book of short stories, The King Is Always Abo…
5 years, 11 months ago
The Dangers of White Supremacy, Plus Demi Adejuyigbe Brings Joy
When President Trump told white supremacists to "stand back and stand by," the country responded with heavy criticism. Sam talks with Kathleen Belew,…
5 years, 11 months ago
Bowen Yang on 'SNL,' Diversity, and Culture
Sam chats with comedian Bowen Yang about becoming the first Chinese American cast member on Saturday Night Live, what it was like to do the show duri…
6 years ago
Supreme Court Misconceptions
When the biggest news stories happen all at once, it's easy to miss what each of them really means. Since Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's…
6 years ago
The Life And Legacy Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away last week at the age of 87. The conversation has quickly moved to the politics around her repla…
6 years ago
Coronavirus And Teachers
This school year is proving to be unlike any other. Teaching might be a nightmare in schools doing hybrid learning, a success for those doing virtual…
6 years ago
Movie Industry Adapts, Plus LeVar Burton Reads
The movie industry is hurting. Most theaters in the U.S. are still shut down, and who knows when—or if—audiences will pack into theaters again. Adam …
6 years ago
Larry Wilmore's Return to Late Night
Larry Wilmore has a resume that could rival pretty much anyone's in Hollywood. Name a show and he probably had his hands in it. He created The Bernie…
6 years ago