Author Nathan Thompson talks about the history of the Chicago Lottery and the impact of The Black Policy Kings of Chicago as the backstory to the new documentary “King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones” executive produced by Quincy Jones and Debbie Allen.

November is Native American Heritage Month. Tavis talks to the founder of Ah-Shí Beauty and LMG Records, Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere, about growing up Native & African American and why owning your story is the key to success.

Real estate developer and founder of Techie Homes, Booker T. Washington, talks about his work developing the first Black-owned micro-home community in the United States and why it will improve the financial lives of its residents.

The Nation’s Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, talks about the legal issues surrounding the presidential campaign relating to Trump’s election interference case, election denial, Elon Musk and more.

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Iconic TV and film producer and director Stan Lathan talks about the digital restoration of his 1973 concert documentary "Save The Children" and the importance of the Chicago International Film Festival. 

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Three-time New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Jonathan Alter talks about his new book, "American Reckoning: Inside Trump's Trial - And My Own" and the reckoning that may be coming on Election Day. 

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Self described "Black MAGA patriot" Republican Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida shares his thoughts about the Trump campaign and the presidential election. 

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Jessica Washington, political reporter for The Intercept, talks about the progressive call for an Israeli arms embargo, the real source of the housing crisis, and the latest with the 2024 election.

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Actor and Founding Artistic Director of The Ebony Repertory Theatre, Wren T. Brown, talks about the enduring legacy of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” the future of Black Theatre, and his forthcoming book. 

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Iconic Actor, Director & Producer Denzel Washington and Producer Todd Black talk about the latest version of August Wilson’s classic play, “The Piano Lesson,” being brought to life on the big and small screen. 

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