Larry Wilmore’s influence as a writer and producer spans shows from “In Living Color” to “The Bernie Mac Show” to “The Daily Show.” He’s acutely aware of the role that television plays in our lives and in shaping our understanding of American identity. Today’s Assignment: Larry Wilmore on his prolific career in television, mentoring younger writers, dapping ... Show More
Aug 28
Television's Prestige Hangover Era Is Here
Television's golden age is over, replaced by one that’s decidedly more, as they say, “mid.” Audie and Ari weigh in on whether TV really got worse, the industry's post-prestige identity crisis, and the ingredients for making some of your favorite shows with TV’s best director, Hir ... Show More
38m 24s
Aug 21
RushTok is Southern Soft Power
This week, the internet turned its eyes to an annual 2020s tradition: watching freshman girls rush sororities at big Southern state schools via an endless stream of social videos. What does our obsession with RushTok tell us about the South, the internet, and America? Plus, what' ... Show More
32m 12s
Aug 14
Lauren Weedman From 'Hacks' Has Main Character Energy
As generational warfare feeds TV scripts from Beef to Hacks, Emmy nominee Lauren Weedman joins the party to talk about hanging with Gen Z on the Hacks set, the art of scene stealing, and finding main character energy after 50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More
42m 23s
Sep 2020
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 Mac Show, co-created Insecure, wrote for shows like In Living Color, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Office, and served as th ... Show More
24m 43s
Sep 2018
Cosby, Kavanaugh and Black Republicans, Oh My | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 51)
Larry Wilmore answers listener questions about Bill Cosby’s sentencing, the Kavanaugh fiasco and the deal with black Republicans, how the new-look Lakers will fare this season, and more.
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44m 55s
Aug 2025
Work in Progress: Don Lemon
Don Lemon is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in American media. Known for fearless storytelling and unflinching conversations about politics, culture, and identity, he’s now reinvented himself in bold new ways. In this conve ... Show More
51m 11s
Oct 2020
If You Don't Know, Now You Know - Militias in America | Wilmer Valderrama
Trevor examines militias in America, Roy Wood Jr. reconnects with a panel of Black voters, and actor and activist Wilmer Valderrama discusses "NCIS" and the importance of Latino voters.
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40m 47s
Feb 2024
BONUS EPISODE | BILL O’REILLY: The Democrat Progressive Alliance is Hurting You, Plus, Author Teresa Mull Advises on the Woke Culture
Today, we wanted to bring your attention to our friend Bill O'Reilly and his No Spin News program available in broadcast form on BillOReilly.com.
Bill long ago conquered cable news with his excellent coverage of the headlines and bombastic interviews with newsmakers. Now unhinde ... Show More
41m 3s
Mar 2022
"Life Out Loud": Family of Choice - Margaret Cho, Don Lemon, Jonathan Capehart
On a new episode of ABC's "Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson," LZ explores the idea of chosen family with comedian and actress Margaret Cho, CNN's Don Lemon and the Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart. Honored as a Best New Podcast of 2021 by Spotify, "Life Out Loud" features thou ... Show More
1h 3m