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 luminaries like Hillary Clinton and the moment she had her spiritual awakening at age 6. Jean discusses her book "The Wi ... Show More
Nov 19
Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 2: Stephen Colbert, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson
<p>In another special edition of "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations," Oprah continues her one-on-one interviews at Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater. Stephen Colbert, the best-selling author and host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," discusses the nightly intention of his ... Show More
37m 56s
Nov 12
Super Soul Special: Jordan Peele: Can Film Change Our Culture?
For the first time, Oprah sits down with Jordan Peele, the funnyman-turned-screenwriter/producer/director, for a one-on-one conversation at the world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City. Jordan shares the stories behind his groundbreaking film "Get Out," which was nominated fo ... Show More
29m 53s
Nov 5
Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 1: Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah
In this special edition of "SuperSoul Conversations," Oprah welcomes Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah to the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City for one-on-one conversations. Writer, director and producer Jordan Peele discusses his Oscar-nominated film, "Ge ... Show More
38m 17s
Jun 2021
The Wizard of Oz: A homegrown American fairy tale
The Wizard of Oz is best known as one of the most watched films of all time, or as one of its many re-incarnations, such as the hugely successful Broadway musical Wicked or the Soviet, The Wizard of the Emerald City. But fewer people nowadays may be aware of the original book by ... Show More
39m 16s
Jun 2021
Why We Can't Stop Talking About Eat, Pray, Love!
<p>From December 4, 2007: Oprah sits down with author Elizabeth Gilbert to discuss her book <em>Eat, Pray, Love</em>, a <em>New York Times</em> bestseller that became a global phenomenon. Elizabeth shares her unique journey of self-discovery and breaking free from a seemingly per ... Show More
36m 14s
Jan 2024
Women of Science Fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929 - 2018) was an American author who wrote works of speculative fiction, science fiction, and fantasy. Her literary career spanned nearly 60 years and resulted in more than 20 novels, over 100 short stories, poetry, literary criticism, and childrens books.
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7m 26s