The Carlos Watson Show

Carlos talks to hip-hop mega-producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland about their music careers and the huge success of their virtual pandemic concert series "Verzuz".

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Carlos talks to singer Jordin Sparks - the youngest person to ever win American Idol. Since then she’s become a Broadway and recording star. In this interview, Jordin Sparks recalls how winning A.I. transformed her life overnight, and shares a few holiday memories.

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Carlos talks to journalist Lisa Ling. They discuss her journey from teen reporter to host and executive producer of the CNN series This Is Life.

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Carlos talks to Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) about her journey from being a pre-school teacher’s aide to one of the most powerful elected officials in the U.S. She’s the first woman and the first Black Member of Congress to chair the House Financial Services Committee.

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Carlos talks to Cari Champion and Jemele Hill, co-hosts of the new Vice TV series “Cari and Jemele (Won’t) Stick to Sports”. They discuss their previous experiences as two of ESPN’s few Black women anchors, their own friendship, and how they’ve each navigated their careers.

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Carlos talks to NASCAR driver Kurt Busch about what it takes to win races for more than two decades.

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Carlos talks to Japanese artist Takashi Murakami about his playful pop style and his collaborations with Kanye West and brands like Marc Jacobs and Perrier.

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Carlos talks to writer Ta-Nehisi Coates about growing up as the son of a Black Panther, what it’s like being the father of a Black son today, and his book Between the World and Me, which has just been adapted by HBO.

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Carlos talks to philanthropist Bill Gates about the prospects for treating coronavirus and how the world can prepare for the next pandemic.

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Carlos talks to actress and model Garcelle Beauvais about being the first Black Real Housewife of Beverly Hills.

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