President Obama and Bruce Springsteen discuss protest songs, reparations, and their relationships with John Lewis and Clarence Clemmons. They reflect on their early experiences with race and racism and the uncomfortable conversations we need to have.
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Oct 2025
Introducing Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
If you loved The Wonder of Stevie, you cannot miss Higher Ground and Audible's newest music show. In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton's America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings in music: how a classica ... Show More
57m 45s
Jun 2021
Looking Towards American Renewal
President Obama and Bruce discuss the hope for American unification, they ask themselves what defines cultural appropriation, and Bruce shares memories from when he was writing "Born in the USA."--Archival clips courtesy of Sofa Entertainment, MLB, and Drew Associates' ´The Child ... Show More
50m 10s
May 2024
Coleman Hughes On Race In America | The Don Lemon Show
Don is joined by author and political commentator Coleman Hughes, whose works center around the complexity of race relations in America. Coleman and Don discuss race relations, the concept of "colorblindness", the Republican Party, the upcoming election, and Candace Owens.
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1h 2m
Oct 2021
Barack Obama And Bruce Springsteen On Their Belief In A Unifying Story For America
Last summer, when former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen sat down to tape their podcast, the country was facing a pandemic, joblessness and a contentious election. And their conversations, they say, were an effort to offer some perspective and an attempt to try and f ... Show More
14m 48s
