In a new series from Higher Ground, author Heather McGhee embarks on a road trip across Covid-era America, unearthing stories of American hope and solidarity in a time of great division and peril for our democracy. In the first episode of the podcast, we’ll meet Heather and learn more about her journey—from rural Maine to the coast of California— as she meet ... Show More
Oct 14
Acknowledge the Challenge with Kylie Kelce
This week, Not Gonna Lie podcast host, field hockey coach, and mom of four Kylie Kelce joins Michelle and Craig on IMO! They touch on Kylie’s Philadelphia roots, her certified tall girl status, and the example she aims to set for her children and the athletes she coaches. Plus, K ... Show More
1h 14m
Oct 7
Stay Curious with Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad
This week, multi-hyphenate sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad join the show to discuss growing up in a supportive Houston household, the legacy of education in their family, and the HBCU experience at Howard University. Plus, they talk about Netflix’s reboot of A Different ... Show More
1h 27m
Sep 30
Living Unapologetically with Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone joins Michelle and Craig for an honest, and wide-ranging conversation. The three sit down to talk about Sharon’s childhood, her climb into Hollywood, the power of aging publicly, and the freedom that comes from genuinely not caring what anyone thinks anymore.In this ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2024
Dr. Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Part 1 of 2
In Part 1 of my conversation with historian Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, we talk about the current threats to American democracy, what's at stake in November, and how we can strengthen our country if we can find the political will. They say don’t meet your heroes, but I’m so glad ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2020
Introducing: Unlocking Us
Join researcher and #1 New York Times best-selling author Brené Brown as she unpacks and explores the ideas, stories, experiences, books, films, and music that reflect the universal experiences of being human, from the bravest moments to the most brokenhearted. Subscribe now for ... Show More
1m 55s
Apr 2021
Why Is Our Economy So … White? (with Heather McGhee)
This week, author Heather McGhee breaks down the driving force of American economic exclusion via the swimming pool. Baratunde asks Heather about all she has learned traveling across the country to write her book, The Sum of Us. They explore the roots of wealth inequality, the tr ... Show More
46m 46s