Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza joins Jemele to discuss her powerful new book, “The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart.” Alicia explains why organizing remains the most effective way to create change and amass power. Alicia shares what motivated her to leave BLM and start her own organization, Black Futures Lab. She also addresses common myths about the BLM movement, and the tricky relationship between celebrity and activism. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on DMX’s recent passing.

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Stephen Colbert joins Jemele to discuss his career journey, the ups and downs of filming The Late Show during the pandemic, and why he’d never interview Donald Trump again. He also shares the story of how he wound up appearing on a public access show with Eminem. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Actor Wood Harris takes Jemele through his incredible career, which includes classic movies such as “Above The Rim,” “Paid In Full,” “Remember The Titans,” and of course his iconic role as Avon Barksdale on “The Wire.” Wood discusses how The Wire would be received if he came out in present day, if he’s bothered by the lack of accolades despite having such a wide-ranging, successful career, and how the documentary “The Last Dance” changed how he viewed his basketball hero, Michael Jordan.

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The multi-talented Issa Rae joins Jemele to discuss the final season of her hit HBO comedy series, “Insecure,” what the show has meant to popular culture and how it’s led to some awkward fan encounters. Issa also gives details on the HBO Max television project she’s executive producing with rap duo, City Girls, and talks about what it’s been like transitioning from strictly a content creator to now an entrepreneur with multiple businesses. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on why America is unlikely to adopt any substantive gun control.

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Filmmaker Will Packer talks about his incredible journey with Jemele, including how he went from delivering newspapers to becoming one of the most successful black movie makers in history. He also discusses the challenges he still faces in Hollywood, despite his enormous success. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on the tragic murders of six Asian women in Atlanta.

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Actor Anthony Mackie joins Jemele to discuss his upcoming Disney Plus series “Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” which debuts on March 19. Anthony shares what it’s been like playing Sam Wilson, aka “The Falcon”, for nearly a decade in some of Marvel’s biggest blockbusters and if he feels any additional pressure as the most notable black character now in the comic book movie franchise. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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Director and producer Ryan Coogler and Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., the son of slain Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, joins Jemele to discuss the critically-acclaimed movie about Hampton’s life “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Coogler explains why he chose to get behind the film as a producer, and Jemele tries to get Coogler to reveal some details about Black Panther 2. Hampton Jr., shares why his father’s story and assassination still resonates today and what it’s been like being a target of the federal government.

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World champion boxer Claressa Shields joins Jemele to discuss her upcoming pay-per-view bout against Marie-Eve Dicaire. Shields also explains why she’s been so vocal about the lack of equality for women in boxing, and why she recently made the decision to fight in MMA. Plus, Shields shares why she abstains from sex for weeks before her fights.

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Renowned director and creator Lee Daniels joins Jemele to discuss his new, critically-acclaimed movie, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” Daniels shares what inspired him to pursue the project, and what made him choose singer Andra Day to play Holiday. Daniels also discusses his upcoming projects, his close friendship with Mariah Carey and whether Hollywood validation matters. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on Donald Trump’s impeachment.

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Longtime Saturday Night Live veteran Kenan Thompson joins Jemele to discuss his 18-year run on the iconic comedy sketch show, his new sitcom “Kenan,” and the revival of his television partnership with close friend, Kel Mitchell. Plus, Jemele offers her thoughts on the Gorilla Glue controversy.

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