You might know her from one of her many viral social media moments, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” or her iconic feature on Beyonce’s “Cozy.” Today’s guest is loud, proud, and unapologetically herself. Ts Madison is here to spill all the tea on the commercialization of trans culture, and tell us how she became comfortable in her own skin. She also opens up about letting go of guilt and learning how to reconnect with real emotions after working in the sex industry. You’re not gonna want to miss a second of this real talk—it’s raw, it’s powerful, and it might just leave you seeing yourself a little differently too.

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Too often, we attribute mental health challenges solely to personal trauma or chemical imbalances—but what about the oppressive systems within the society we live? And how do we keep our mental health in check while fighting against these systems? Today Shahem Mclaurin addresses these complex questions, and shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Baltimore to finding his true calling as a social worker and therapist. Then he gives us some hot takes on narcissism, social media addiction, and eating disorders.

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From politics to sports to business, competition is undeniably a strong, driving force in our culture. But what role does competition play in creative success? Jordin Sparks joins us to talk about all the different eras of competition in her life—from growing up in a sports family to winning “American Idol” to hosting the new competition reality series “Roller Jam.” Through her stories of healing from physical trauma and publicly scrutinized relationships, she teaches us how self-compassion give us the ultimate competitive edge.

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There’s no shortage of remedies for the hard times life deals us these days—therapy, drugs, Amazon Prime—but how does God fit into the mix? Today, we’re joined by Don Lemon, celebrated news anchor and journalist, who’s here to share his take on that question through the lens of his new book, “I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America.” We also unpack his high-profile departure from CNN, how he came to terms with his sexuality while maintaining his faith, and, of course, the moment we’ve all been dying to know more about: what was it really like getting drunk on live TV for New Year’s Eve?

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We all know Rep. Jasmine Crockett for her infamous use of alliteration—firing off “bleach-blonde, bad-built, butch body” within a very close proximity to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. But who IS Jasmine Crockett? Today we’re talking about the challenges she’s faced navigating politics as a Black woman, how “the crazy folk are running an insane asylum,” and diving into everything you didn’t know about her—from what it was like being a Baptist kid at a Catholic school, to quitting a job defending “Big Pharma,” to her love for French 75s and emojis.

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There’s something truly transcendent about finding your voice in an industry that tries to mold you into what it thinks you should be! This week, we’re sitting down with your favorite “Bel-Air” star—the fierce and uniquely talented Coco Jones—to talk about her journey to discovering her authentic sound as an artist. From her Disney Channel days on “Let It Shine” to her breakout hit “ICU,” Coco opens up about the moment she learned how to really bare her soul in her music, and all the frustrations along the way. Then we get to see how well Coco knows OTHER Jones’s songs!

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Get ready for some real (supernatural horror) talk! This week, the visionary filmmaker Lee Daniels joins us for a conversation about bringing real-life stories to the big screen. We dive into his latest creation “The Deliverance”—a supernatural horror movie based on real life events—and Lee opens up about his creative process and what’s driven him as a filmmaker—from “Precious” to “Empire” to “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” Then we find out whether he can tell the difference between real life news stories and Hollywood film plots in a game called “Dark but True, or Hollywood Fiction.”

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Friendship, love, motherhood, and making moves—this episode has it all! The one and only La La Anthony joins us for a discussion on all things heart and hustle. She helps us sort out the murky gray area between friendship and networking, explains how she would revise her advice in “The Love Playbook,” and shares tips on co-parenting with boundaries. Then we talk TikTok, workout routines, and the value of brutal honesty in a little game of "Here For It or Nah.”

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There aren’t many people who can say they’ve grown up with a dad who’s a famous rapper—but a rapper AND a reverend? Today we’re bringing on the incredible Angela Simmons to talk all about what it was like growing up with a father who was, in fact, both. She shares all the sweet details of her journey from heartthrob reality star on “Run’s House” to her new vegan baking brand Angela’s Cakes. Then we play a game of “Sorry To This Man” and find out how well she really knows the music of the men in her life.

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Get ready to embrace your roots! This week, the fabulous Uzo Aduba joins us for a powerful conversation presented by Dove all about natural hair and the CROWN Act. Uzo opens up about her natural hair journey from childhood to Hollywood, and picks apart what the industry gets wrong about natural hair. We dive into the importance of the CROWN Act, why it’s such a game changer for Black women. Then we test out options for Uzo’s next signature look in a game called “Mane Thriller.”

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