GOP Votes for Biden Impeachment Inquiry | Taraji P. Henson
Dec 15, 2023
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Taraji P. Henson, Academy award nominated actor, talks about her desire to be part of the reimagining of 'The Color Purple' as a Black story told by Black people. She discusses her sisterhood with Fantasia and Danielle Brooks on set, and her work with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. House Republicans push for a Biden impeachment inquiry and whole milk returns to school lunches. Kal Penn explores destigmatizing sex work and setting protections for sex workers in the 'Long Story Short' segment.
Taraji P. Henson emphasizes the importance of representation and celebrating the strength of black women through her involvement in 'The Color Purple'
Taraji P. Henson discusses the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, highlighting the need for mental health resources and support in underserved communities
Deep dives
The Color Purple: Celebrating Black Women and Community
Taraji P. Henson discusses her role in the movie 'The Color Purple' and how it celebrates black women and the strength of community. She shares her personal connection to the film and the importance of representation in the industry.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma
Taraji P. Henson talks about the foundation she started, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, which focuses on mental wellness in underserved communities. She shares her own experiences with mental health and the need for resources and support.
Regulating Sex Work: Creating Safety and Dignity
The podcast episode explores the topic of sex work and the need for regulation to ensure the safety and dignity of sex workers. It discusses the situation in Nevada, where sex work is legal and regulated, emphasizing the importance of protecting sex workers and treating them with respect and fairness.
Kal Penn reports on House Republicans pushing for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and whole milk making its way back into school lunches. Plus, Troy Iwata weighs in on Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu's holiday party controversy. Sex work is the world's oldest profession, and it's not going away any time soon. So how do we de-stigmatize it? Kal Penn dives into how to protect sex workers and set protections in this edition of Long Story Short. And Academy award nominated actor Taraji P. Henson discusses her desire to be a part of the reimagining of "The Color Purple" because it was a Black story being told by Black people, the sisterhood between herself, Fantasia and Danielle Brooks on set, and her work with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation.