Actor Daniel Kaluuya joins Jemele to discuss his new, critically-acclaimed movie, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” including his intense preparation for his role as civil rights leader Fred Hampton. He also shares his experience shooting the blockbuster movie “Black Panther,” and how his breakout performance in “Get Out” changed his life.

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Actor Morris Chestnut joins Jemele to discuss “Spell,” a new movie starring Omari Hardwick and Loretta Devine that he is executive producing. Morris also reminisces about his breakout role as Ricky in Boyz n the Hood, shares what has been key in sustaining his nearly 30-year acting career and gives Jemele the scoop on the next Best Man project. Plus, Jemele offers emotional thoughts about a recently deceased friend and keeps it real about a NFL player who recently was accused of domestic violence.

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Actor, rapper and producer Daveed Diggs joins Jemele to discuss the new season of his hit television show, “Snowpiercer.” He also discusses his involvement in the Disney’s animated Pixar film “Soul,” and his incredible performance in the iconic Broadway musical “Hamilton,” which netted Daveed a Tony award. An Oakland native, Daveed shares how influential all MC Hammer has been on his rap career. Plus, Jemele euologizes Donald Trump.

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Actor Damson Idris joins Jemele to discuss Season 4 of his hit television drama “Snowfall,” and his new Netflix movie “Outside the Wire,” where he stars alongside Anthony Mackie. Damson also discusses growing up in London, what it was like being the youngest of six siblings, and how he developed his passion for acting. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on Donald Trump’s second impeachment.

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Jemele reunites with her dear friend and former television partner Michael Smith to discuss their awkward departure from ESPN, and how their friendship made them such a strong television duo. They also discuss the transition into entrepreneurship and Michael shares what it’s been like returning to daily television.

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LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, joins Jemele to discuss what’s at stake in Georgia’s two Senate elections. Brown also shares how her organization has been able to reach thousands of black voters in Georgia, why so many African Americans are disillusioned by the voting and political processes, and the burgeoning political power of black people in the South.

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Rapper and actor Method Man joins Jemele to discuss his role as shady lawyer Davis MacLean on Starz’s “Power Book II: Ghost,” the spinoff to the hit series “Power.” Method also discusses his new podcast on the Marvel Comic Universe, how and why he fell in love with comics as a kid, and what comic book role he’d love to play. He also talks about how he felt he was portrayed in Wu-Tang Clan’s documentary and television series, and what new music you can expect from him in 2021.

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Actor Taraji P. Henson joins Jemele for an introspective and personal conversation about mental health. Taraji shares why she has publicly disclosed her own mental health journey, and what she hopes to accomplish with her new Facebook Watch show that’s centered on mental wealthness. Taraji also gets candid about the fight for pay equity for Black women in Hollywood.

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Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones joins Jemele to discuss her incredible career journey, which has included stand-up comedy, acting, and now hosting the iconic game show “Supermarket Sweep.” Leslie also discusses working with Eddie Murphy on the Coming to America sequel, and how her running social media commentary about popular television shows has become a hit with fans. She also shares why she’s so self-deprecating in her stand-up comedy.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Jemele to discuss the recent controversy involving the certification of the state’s electoral votes, disenfranchisement of black voters, and whether President-elect Joe Biden will be able to unify the country after four years of contentiousness under President Donald Trump. Whitmer also discusses how she handled the discovery that a group men planned to kidnap and possibly murder her, and how she sees her political future.

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