The Race for CA: Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs (@MichaelDTubbs) stops by for an exclusive interview on his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor. What’s the pulse of the race? We find out.

The Lost Tuskegee Airmen: Emmy Award-winning investigative correspondent and George Washington University professor Cheryl W. Thompson joins us to discuss her powerful new book. We explore why these "forgotten souls" were erased from the national narrative and what their legacy tells us about our journey toward a more perfect union.

A Renaissance in Gary: Mayor Eddie Melton joins the conversation to share how the city of Gary is leveraging the cultural momentum of the Michael biopic to fuel a new era of tourism, economic growth, and municipal pride.

The legendary Cedric the Entertainer joins us to talk about his brand new Netflix animated film, “Swapped,” and his much-anticipated return to the Broadway stage in August Wilson’s "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone"—his first major theatrical role in over a decade!

Death doula Darnell Lamont Walker joins us to discuss his debut book, Never Can Say Goodbye. Darnell shares his moving experiences holding space for those at life’s end and offers a gentle roadmap for those navigating the quiet weight of grief. We’re exploring why we stay silent about death—especially within the Black community—and how we can find comfort in the conversation.

Deborah Roberts (@deborahrobertsabc) joins us to discuss the national obsession with The Perfect Neighbor—the case that’s taking Netflix by storm.

The legendary David Oyelowo (@davidoyelowo) joins us to discuss his new film Newborn—hitting AMC theaters nationwide! We talk about his incredible journey from Selma to the present day.

Grab your headphones for a soul-stirring conversation with MacArthur “Genius” Award winner Jason Reynolds. We’re talking about his new audiobook Soundtrack and exploring how young adults navigate grief, identity, and life in the digital age. It’s the inspiration you didn’t know you needed today.

Former Atlanta Mayor and Georgia Gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joins us for her most personal conversation yet. We discuss her new book, “Rough Side of the Mountain,” tracing her journey from the judge’s bench to the White House and her fight for the future of Georgia.

A deeply personal conversation with the legendary Actor Blair Underwood (@blairunderwood_official). He joins me to discuss his beautiful new tribute to his mother’s legacy, “A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood.”