Awards Chatter

The beloved character actor of stage and screen reflects on being one of 10 kids born to Lebanese immigrants, the restless streak that led to his greatest successes and why, in his sixties, he's relishing new challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The revered stage and screen vet reflects on childhood tragedies, promising but aborted attempts to make it in Hollywood and now, at 74, starring on a hit HBO drama series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary three-time Oscar winner reflects on how Vietnam changed him and shaped his work, frustrations about being labeled a 'conspiracy nut' and why he wrote his acclaimed new memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beloved "children's troubadour" reflects on his own complicated childhood, what led him to trade in his dreams of being the next James Taylor to entertain toddlers and what his hopes are for #BelugaGrads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first woman of Asian descent ever nominated for the best drama actress Emmy reflects on race and affirmative action, why she gave up on film and spent a decade on 'Grey's Anatomy' and how, only years later, her first lead in a major project came about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current dean of late-night TV hosts reflects on his 27 years in the format, his infamous experience with Jay Leno over 'The Tonight Show' and why since 2018 — when he shortened his TBS show and launched a podcast — he's been having the time of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best known for her Emmy-nominated work on 'When They See Us,' the veteran character actress reflects on what led her from Mississippi to Broadway to Hollywood, the highs and lows of her time in the biz and why she was so excited to play Dr. Mattie Moss Clark on Lifetime's hit TV movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The polarizing trailblazer who has had a front row seat to — and personally shaped — American history over the last 40 years lets loose about sexism, conspiracy theories and Trump (including how she'd fare against him if she was on the ballot in 2020 and whether he should be locked up). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most talented young performers in showbiz, who shot to stardom on the stage in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' reflects on that musical, playing his first screen lead for Ryan Murphy, singing his own songs for a Netflix special and the possibility of reprising the part of Evan in a movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Burns, prolific and revered doc filmmaker, discusses his childhood loss that inspired his desire to 'wake the dead,' his unique photographic technique, and why race is a thread running through all of his work. He reflects on the impact of the pandemic, recession, racial tensions, and political leadership in the United States. Burns also talks about his personal background and upbringing, the decision to attend Hampshire College, his various documentary films including The Civil War, and the role of music in storytelling.