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Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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Dec 20, 2018 • 58min

Wrapping up 2018 With Tommy Alter | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 56)

Larry Wilmore sits down with Tommy Alter to talk about the year in politics and news, including Steph Curry claiming that the moon landing was faked (4:38), Donald Trump’s relationship with the truth (16:40), who will be the Democratic nominee for president in 2020 (27:07), and who should host the Oscars (56:24). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Tommy Alter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 9, 2018 • 1h 10min

Tracee Ellis Ross Wants to Show Up for Something Bigger Than Herself | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 55)

Larry Wilmore sits down with Tracee Ellis Ross to talk about campaigning for candidates (6:03), working together on ‘Blackish’ (20:14), how she stays grounded in Hollywood (43:40), and the #MeToo movement (51:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 26, 2018 • 1h 22min

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin Looks to the Presidents of the Past to Understand the Politics of Today | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 54)

Larry Wilmore chats in front of a live audience with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin about the history of American politics and the legacy of American presidents like Lincoln and Roosevelt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 11, 2018 • 1h 11min

Gender and Privilege With ‘Transparent’ Creator Jill Soloway | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 53)

Larry Wilmore sits down with Jill Soloway, creator of ‘Transparent’ and 'I Love Dick,’ to discuss gender, privilege, and Jill’s nonbinary gender identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2018 • 1h 6min

Nancy Pelosi Says “Trump Is Trying to Break the #MeToo Movement” | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 52)

Larry Wilmore is joined for a live show at the Texas Tribune Festival by former speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi to discuss everything from the Kavanaugh hearings, to President Trump’s undermining of the middle class, to the importance of the upcoming midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 27, 2018 • 45min

Cosby, Kavanaugh and Black Republicans, Oh My | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 51)

Larry Wilmore answers listener questions about Bill Cosby’s sentencing, the Kavanaugh fiasco and the deal with black Republicans, how the new-look Lakers will fare this season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 13, 2018 • 1h 24min

Eric Holder on the Chaos Inside the White House and the Importance of November | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 50)

Larry Wilmore discusses who may win the next presidential race (1:00) before sitting down with former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder to discuss the chaotic inner workings of the White House and President Donald Trump's administration as well as the larger political picture, including gerrymandering (28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 23, 2018 • 60min

GOP Strategist Rick Wilson on How Republicans Got Here | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 49)

Larry Wilmore sits down with Republican strategist Rick Wilson to discuss the current state of the Republican Party, how “everything Trump touches dies,” and what's next for our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 17, 2018 • 49min

Authenticity in Politicians, and What Young Voters Want with Jason Kander | Black On The Air (Ep.48)

Larry Wilmore sits down with Kansas City politician Jason Kander to talk the ongoing war in Afghanistan (3:00), authenticity in politicians (22:15), what the word "progressive" means nowadays, and his decision to run for mayor in Kansas City (35:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2018 • 1h 18min

Bill Simmons Talks Politics, Conspiracies, and Legacies | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 47)

Larry Wilmore sits down with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss a wide range of topics including the legacy of black sitcoms (5:00), the JFK and moon landing conspiracy theories (19:00), President Trump’s behavior, and *the long-term legacies of LeBron James and other athletes (56:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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