On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with EGOT-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno on her 93rd birthday. The two discuss why Rita almost backed out of her Oscar-winning turn as Anita in West Side Story and the complex emotions Rita experienced after her husband of 45 years passed away. Julia and Rita also bond over the fact that th ... Show More
Jun 24
Julia Gets Wise with Cyndi Lauper
This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 73-year-old style and music legend Cyndi Lauper. The pair talk premonitions, pop hits, and why she thinks she owes Steven Spielberg a decades-overdue apology note. From singing in the shower as a kid to writing the Broadway musical ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2026
Julia Gets Wise with Joan Baez
Julia is joined by 85-year-old folk legend and lifelong activist Joan Baez, who is still dancing, still showing up, and still refusing to be quiet. They talk about singing before a quarter million people at the March on Washington in 1963, what made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. la ... Show More
1h 22m
Feb 2018
Rita Moreno
One Day at a Time actress Rita Moreno joins Norman and Paul in studio to talk about working on a show about serious issues, being a SKEGOT winner (SAG, Kennedy, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), what it’s like to date Elvis Presley, and her relationship with Marlon Brando. See Privacy ... Show More
57m 59s
Jan 2017
#44: The Many Accents of Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is perhaps the most famous and accomplished Latina actress in history, and she takes Maria and Julio behind the scenes of many of her most recognizable roles, both old and new, touching on issues of representation, accents, and race.Maria and Julio lead a discussion w ... Show More
16m 55s
Jun 2023
Broadway Stars Discuss Their Journeys to the Tony Awards
Award-winning actor, dancer, and singer, Ariana DeBose, discusses her role as Anita in “West Side Story,” the many ways she relates to the character, and what it was like working with Steven Spielberg and Rita Moreno, the first Latina to win an Oscar for the original film. Former ... Show More
28m 13s
Dec 2023
Rita Ora: When You Know, You Know
<p>Global Pop Sensation, Rita Ora brings her sunshine to the podcast. Rita shares how and when she fell in love with her husband, Taika Waititi, and she and Kelly bond over marrying your best friend. The duo chats all things London, Rita answers rapid fire questions, and she dish ... Show More
50m 23s