Comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about his daughters' love for two-ingredient pancakes. Pastry wizard Stella Parks shares tips on baking during a flour shortage, including alternatives to white flour and a specific recipe for whole wheat flour. They also discuss the versatility of bread as an ingredient in cooking, including rehydrating bread, using breadcrumbs, and making bread pudding and panzanella.

W. Kamau Bell, a comedian and documentary filmmaker known for his viral video "Who's Gonna Catch Your Kid?", joins the discussion where political tensions run high. He discusses the left's concerns over Laura Loomer's potential appointment in a Trump administration, highlighting fears of rising extremism and political polarization. The conversation also touches on fatherhood and masculinity in politics, revealing contrasting views and the impact of controversial figures on public sentiment and future elections.

Listen to an enlightening conversation about spirituality and well-being with Dr. Alexis Abernathy, W. Kamau Bell, and Dr. BJ Miller. They discuss the influence of spirituality on mental health, the interplay of spiritual beliefs and family dynamics, and the complexities of religion, spirituality, and community values. Dive into topics like the decline in religious participation, environmental concerns, and the integration of psychology and spirituality for mental wellness.

Comedian W. Kamau Bell and Conan O’Brien discuss the weapons they keep at home, the best YouTube video essays, working on What Would You Do?, and gaining notoriety with Denzel Washington. Conan also humorously navigates his team’s various incapacitations.

W. Kamau Bell, comedian and Bruce Lee superfan, discusses the impact of Bruce Lee's philosophy on his career and life choices. The podcast also explores the need for better treatment in the entertainment industry, the experiences of being mixed race, and Bruce Lee's journey as an outsider. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of moving at your own pace and being honest with yourself in the pursuit of success.

Broadcast journalist Joshua Johnson, comedian W. Kamau Bell, and others discuss the pressure to conform to a certain idea of blackness, the complexities of identity and code switching, the importance of supporting black art, the challenges faced by Black queer queens in the drag scene, and navigating the conflict of performing blackness to a white audience.

Author and comedian W. Kamau Bell joins Liza to discuss the legacies of Maya Angelou and James Baldwin, and the importance of affinity groups.   

Comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses his docuseries "We Need to Talk About Cosby" and the struggle to reconcile Bill Cosby's creative legacy with revelations of his horrific sex crimes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara and Scott discuss the downfall of Facebook cryptocurrency, Diem, and M&A speculation surrounding Robinhood. Also, another round of Elevator Pitch starring Tom Brady’s NFT platform, Autograph. Then, Friend of Pivot W. Kamau Bell joins to talk about his upcoming documentary, “We Need to Talk About Cosby.”You can find Kamau on Twitter at @wkamaubell.Send us your Listener Mail questions, via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined this week by Mr. W. Kamau Bell, television host and stand-up comic, and wicked smart dude. He tells us about the birds and the bees, when to teach your children new things, and his grand ideas for Ozark's next season. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.