Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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Ep 149: MICHAEL B. JORDAN - Defined by No Jul 19, 2021

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Actor Michael B. Jordan joins Jemele to discuss his starring role in “Without Remorse,” remaking the classic film, “The Thomas Crown Affair” and how he’s been able to succeed at playing roles that weren’t written for black characters. He also discusses what motivated him to start his own production company, and Jemele tries to pin him down about whether his notable character, Killmonger, will return in Black Panther 2. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on the race to space between billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos.

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Ep 148: JILL SCOTT - Discovering Shit Jul 12, 2021

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Jill Scott joins Jemele for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about her musical career, the fears she has a black woman raising a black son, and the aspirations she has beyond music and performing. Jill also reflects on her debut album “Who is Jill Scott?” turning 20 years old and how the pandemic has forced her to create more balance in her life.

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Ep 147: MARY J. BLIGE - I Didn’t Know I Was Me Jun 28, 2021

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In the premiere episode of Season 3, R&B icon Mary J. Blige joins Jemele to discuss her new documentary, “My Life,” which takes a deeply personal look at the singer’s signature album. Mary also discusses her upcoming acting roles, including her role as Dinah Washington in Aretha Franklin’s biopic, “Respect.” She also discusses how she dealt with insecurity and self esteem issues, and whether she’s open to being married again. Plus, Jemele debuts her new segment, “I Got A Story To Tell,” and offers her thoughts on the discord between Meg Thee Stallion and Da Baby.

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Ep 146: The Season 2 JHIUs May 17, 2021

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Jemele relives the best moments and interviews from Season 2 with the annual JHIUs (pronounced JOO-e). Jemele will give out awards for best story told on the podcast, realest moment, most memorable guest, and others. You’ll hear from some of the season’s best guests, including John Legend, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, Questlove, Ellen Pompeo, Leslie Jones, Michael Smith and more.

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JHIU presents: The Shot - History, Hesitancy and Hope May 03, 2021

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In this special episode in collaboration with More Than A Vote, Jemele explores the hesitancy in the African-American community to take the Covid-19 vaccine. She unpacks how the medical community’s historical and current mistreatment of African Americans has fueled vaccine reluctance, breaks down myths about the vaccine, and how the experts’ messaging can address the distrust. Jemele speaks with various medical experts, policy makers, and the Reverend Al Sharpton. Jemele also interviews her mother, who like many African Americans, is not on board with taking the vaccine.

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Ep 145: BARRY JENKINS - Happiness is a direction May 03, 2021

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Filmmaker Barry Jenkins joins Jemele to discuss his groundbreaking new television series, The Underground Railroad, how the success of his Oscar-winning movie Moonlight changed his life, and what it’s been like seeing the careers of actors he’s worked with — such as Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight) — continue to ascend. Barry and Jemele also debate if Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and Jemele offers thoughts on whether men and women can be platonic friends.

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Ep 128: LATOSHA BROWN - The Pain Of Staying The Same Jan 04, 2021

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LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, joins Jemele to discuss what’s at stake in Georgia’s two Senate elections. Brown also shares how her organization has been able to reach thousands of black voters in Georgia, why so many African Americans are disillusioned by the voting and political processes, and the burgeoning political power of black people in the South.

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Ep 127: METHOD MAN - A Method to the Journey Dec 21, 2020

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Rapper and actor Method Man joins Jemele to discuss his role as shady lawyer Davis MacLean on Starz’s “Power Book II: Ghost,” the spinoff to the hit series “Power.” Method also discusses his new podcast on the Marvel Comic Universe, how and why he fell in love with comics as a kid, and what comic book role he’d love to play. He also talks about how he felt he was portrayed in Wu-Tang Clan’s documentary and television series, and what new music you can expect from him in 2021.

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Ep 126: TARAJI P. HENSON - Give Me My F**king Credit Dec 14, 2020

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Actor Taraji P. Henson joins Jemele for an introspective and personal conversation about mental health. Taraji shares why she has publicly disclosed her own mental health journey, and what she hopes to accomplish with her new Facebook Watch show that’s centered on mental wealthness. Taraji also gets candid about the fight for pay equity for Black women in Hollywood.

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Ep 125: LESLIE JONES - I Know Who I Am Dec 07, 2020

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Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones joins Jemele to discuss her incredible career journey, which has included stand-up comedy, acting, and now hosting the iconic game show “Supermarket Sweep.” Leslie also discusses working with Eddie Murphy on the Coming to America sequel, and how her running social media commentary about popular television shows has become a hit with fans. She also shares why she’s so self-deprecating in her stand-up comedy.

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