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.--Archival clips courtesy of C-SPAN and CBSNews.
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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
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
Jun 2020
Know Justice, Know Peace with Mickey Guyton
As tensions run high in protests all over the country, Jana and Mike discuss what they feel while watching everything unfold. The frustration, the anger, the sadness.They connect with country star Mickey Guyton for an honest and raw conversation about racism and equality in Ameri ... Show More
52m 40s
May 2024
16 | America Has A Problem | For Real, For Real
Black culture is a pivotal pillar of broader American culture. From fashion, to language, to being the sonic foundation to much of American music. In this special episode, our hosts do a deep dive into country music and how its roots are grounded in Black music. Using Beyoncé’s l ... Show More
33m 50s