Today, we welcome Coleman Hughes, a writer and podcaster known for his influential work on race, politics, and culture. Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2021, Hughes has written for major publications and testified before Congress against reparations. In his 2024 book, "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America," he advocates for a colorbli ... Show More
Aug 2021
The news is by — and for — rich, white liberals
Vox’s Sean Illing talks with professor and media researcher Nikki Usher about her new book News for the Rich, White, and Blue, which documents systemic problems in the ways journalists and institutions decide what counts as news and whom the news is for. They discuss racial, gend ... Show More
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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
The Life and Career of Colin Powell
<p>Colin Powell, who in four decades of public service helped shape U.S. national security, died on Monday. He was 84.</p><p>Despite a stellar career, Mr. Powell had expressed a fear that he would be remembered for a single event: his role in leading his country to war in Iraq.</ ... Show More
33m 17s
Nov 2023
Thanksgiving With 'The Run-Up': Are Black Voters Leaving Democrats Behind?
<p>Polls suggest that they are – and that Black voters’ support for former President Donald J. Trump, especially among men, is rising. Astead W. Herndon, host of "The Run-Up," convened a special Thanksgiving focus group to explore what might be behind those numbers. He spoke with ... Show More
54m 43s
Apr 2022
Black Lives Matter: More Money, More Problems?
The Black Lives Matter movement has emerged as a major political force. Now, questionable spending by the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has sparked questions about whether key movement leaders have lost their way. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is join ... Show More
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