Larry Wilmore: Black On The Air

Larry Wilmore is joined by comedy duo Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin to talk about the creation of their two new shows, ‘South Side’ and ‘Sherman’s Showcase.’ They talk about how they got their start in comedy (14:06), moving to Los Angeles after college (37:20), and creating not one, but two shows at the same time (65:38). Host: Larry Wilmore Guests: Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is first is joined by his daughter, Lauren Wilmore, to talk about her fascination with different languages (1:00). Then he sits down with journalist Isha Sesay to talk about her new book, ‘Beneath the Tamarind Tree,’ on the 2014 kidnapping of schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria by Boko Haram (25:43). Sesay talks about why she was drawn to the story (35:05), the social media campaign that followed the kidnapping (49:02), and where the girls are now, five years later (64:54). Host: Larry Wilmore Guests: Lauren Wilmore and Isha Sesay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by Robin Thede, the creator of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show,’ to talk about how she got her start in late-night television, hiring an all black women writers room, and what it’s like to create her own sketch show. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Robin Thede Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by the former chief White House correspondent for CNN, Jessica Yellin, to talk about her debut novel, 'Savage News' (13:36), how she got into political journalism (30:24), "breaking-news fatigue" (39:41), and how journalists should cover Trump (46:34). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Jessica Yellin Check out Yellin’s debut novel, ‘Savage News,’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by Ira Madison III, host of the ‘Keep It!’ podcast, to talk about how he got into podcasting (10:46), who he likes in the Democratic field (33:46), and his favorite culture moments of the year so far (59:34). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Ira Madison III Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by New Jersey Senator Cory Booker to talk about his candidacy for president. They talk about how he got his start in politics (13:13), criminal justice reform (27:56), how he plans to break through a crowded Democratic field (43:06), and the importance of focusing on bigger issues than beating Donald Trump (57:14). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Cory Booker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by CNN's chief White House correspondent, Jim Acosta, for a live conversation about his new book, 'The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America,' a firsthand account of his time covering Donald Trump's White House. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Jim Acosta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore sits down with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro to talk about how he got his start in politics, the creation of the Moral Majority, and the division between religion and government. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Ben Shapiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry is joined by former Comedy Central host Jordan Klepper to talk about his new show, ‘Klepper’ (13:41), the difficulties of hosting a nightly show (21:35), and the process of creating his own docuseries (46:31). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Jordan Klepper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by writer-at-large for New York Magazine, Rebecca Traister, to talk about the recent spate of abortion bans (9:07), the history of the abortion-rights movement (25:34), and her recent book, ‘Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger’ (46:27). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Rebecca Traister Check out ‘Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore sits down with author Michael Lewis to talk about his new podcast, ‘Against the Rules.’ They talk about the various types of referees you encounter outside of sports and why social media sites like Twitter desperately need some sort of referee. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Michael Lewis Check out ‘Against the Rules’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by comedians Desus and Mero to talk about how they got their start in comedy (9:11), how Donald Trump affected their career trajectory (37:43), and their new late-night show on Showtime (48:05). Host: Larry Wilmore Guests: Desus and Mero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore speaks with author David Epstein about his forthcoming book 'Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.' They talk about the merits of being a specialist versus a generalist, the culture around trying to be the "best," and the idea of deliberate amateurs. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: David Epstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by comedian Travon Free to talk about the negotiations going on between the Writers Guild of America and the Association of Talent Agents (0:00), diversity in television writing (26:00), and the Jussie Smollett case (47:00). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Travon Free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joins to talk about LeBron on the Lakers (1:42), loneliness in the NBA (29:05), and how the documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’ is going to affect Michael Jackson’s legacy (45:40). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Bill Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TMZ’s Van Lathan joins Larry Wilmore to talk about the latest developments in the Jussie Smollett case, including his initial story (23:05), his possible motivations for allegedly lying about the incident (44:45), and the consequences of reporting a false attack (53:54). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Van Lathan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joins Larry Wilmore for a live conversation about the history of fascism and why it still presents a threat to our democracy. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Madeleine Albright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Wilmore is joined by Jason Rezaian, the former Washington Post Tehran bureau chief who was held hostage in Iran for 544 days, from 2014 to 2016. They talk about Rezaian’s experience growing up in America as an Iranian (14:11), being imprisoned by the Iranian government (33:47), and trying to bring avocados to Iran (48:00). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Jason Rezaian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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