Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Larry Wilmore sits down with comedian Pete Holmes to talk about reactions to Louis C.K. doing stand up again (24:18), growing up in an evangelical church (29:55), and his inspirations for his TV show ‘Crashing’ (53:39). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Pete Holmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Tracee Ellis Ross, an acclaimed actor and producer best known for her role in Black-ish, joins Larry Wilmore to delve into her passionate advocacy and activism. She shares insights from her campaigning experiences, touching on voter suppression and her connection with diverse communities. Tracee reflects on her creative journey in Hollywood, tackling tough topics through humor in Black-ish. She also discusses the significance of her TED Talk about women's anger and the importance of addressing systemic issues as part of cultural rebuilding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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