Oprah continues her extraordinary interview with wrongly convicted death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton, who shares a remarkable story about an unlikely friendship he formed in prison. He explains how he eventually found his way to freedom through the help of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative. Anthony describes how he felt ... Show More
Feb 25
Super Soul Special: Jay Williams: You Can Survive Your Worst Mistake
Originally aired April 30, 2018. Former professional basketball player Jay Williams opens up to Oprah about his near-fatal, career-ending motorcycle crash, his regrets and how he's learned to fulfill his destiny despite those who say he threw it all away. Jay was poised to become ... Show More
32m 28s
Feb 18
Super Soul Special: Jean Houston: Lessons from 'The Wizard of Oz'
Originally aired April 25, 2018. American philosopher and best-selling author Jean Houston describes herself as an "evocateur of the possible" and a "midwife of souls." She sits down with Oprah to talk about her expansive career, mythologist Joseph Campbell, her work with luminar ... Show More
30m 27s
Jul 2023
Leon Benson – I'm Living Like I Died Before
At just 23 years old, Leon Benson was sentenced to 61 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. At 47 years old, Leon is a free man after his case was taken up by lawyers at the University of San Francisco Law School’s Racial Justice Clinic. Over 25 years, Leon consumed as ... Show More
57m 8s
Jul 2020
The Life and Legacy of John Lewis
<p><em>This episode includes disturbing language including racial slurs.</em></p><p>Representative John Lewis, a stalwart of the civil rights era, died on Friday. We take a look at his life, lessons and legacy. </p><p>Guest: Brent Staples, a member of the Times editorial board.</ ... Show More
38m 8s
Oct 2022
Bryan Stevenson
Dua is joined by the lawyer, civil rights leader, and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, Bryan Stevenson, whose dedication to the poor, the incarcerated and the condemned once led Archbishop Desmond Tutu to call him “America’s young Nelson Mandela.” In 2018, Bryan also foun ... Show More
51m 52s