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Chelsea Handler On White Privilege
Last year, comedian Chelsea Handler made a documentary on Netflix called, Hello Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea, where she explored the idea of white pri…
6 years, 2 months ago
Summer Pop Culture Recs, Plus A Visit With Kirk Franklin
It's summer without a lot of the usual summer fun because, you know, pandemic. But we've got music and TV recommendations to keep you company. Joinin…
6 years, 2 months ago
Nicole Byer On How To Love Yourself
Ever wonder what it would be like to take hundreds of photos of yourself for a giant coffee table book ... wearing only a bikini? Comedian Nicole Bye…
6 years, 2 months ago
How Much Have Facebook And Twitter Changed Since 2016?
How much has Big Tech changed since the 2016 election? Sam is joined by Washington Post tech reporters Elizabeth Dwoskin and Tony Romm. They chat abo…
6 years, 3 months ago
Tracee Ellis Ross Is Thriving, Not Surviving
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross has been acting for years — from the early 2000s sitcom 'Girlfriends' to her Golden Globe winning role on ABC's 'Black-is…
6 years, 3 months ago
Supreme Court Protects Rights For DACA And LGBTQ Workers
What does it all mean when so much change happens at the same time? This week, the Supreme Court protected the rights of two marginalized groups — DA…
6 years, 3 months ago
James McBride on Race, Religion and Why He's Hopeful
James McBride is the National Award-winning author of The Good Lord Bird and the best-selling memoir, The Color of Water. His latest book is Deacon K…
6 years, 3 months ago
Lessons About Racism from 'Cops' and 'Gone With The Wind'
The killing of George Floyd has inspired global protests against police brutality, and it seems like everyone has something to say, including the ent…
6 years, 3 months ago
Trump v Nixon on Race: Why 2020 Isn't Quite 1968
2020 is '68 all over again. But not the '68 you think. Yes, 1968 also saw protests, racial divisions and political polarization. Adam Serwer covers p…
6 years, 3 months ago
Not Just Another Protest
There is so much to unpack in this current moment. Sam has a candid conversation with Aunt Betty about how history has shaped her view of the current…
6 years, 3 months ago