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Ep 124: GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER - Big Gretch Nov 30, 2020

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Jemele to discuss the recent controversy involving the certification of the state’s electoral votes, disenfranchisement of black voters, and whether President-elect Joe Biden will be able to unify the country after four years of contentiousness under President Donald Trump. Whitmer also discusses how she handled the discovery that a group men planned to kidnap and possibly murder her, and how she sees her political future.

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Ep 123: MEGAN RAPINOE - Grinding All My Life Nov 23, 2020

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Soccer star and activist Megan Rapinoe joins Jemele to discuss her new memoir, “One Life.” Megan also discusses how she became passionate about social justice issues and how it inspired her to make the controversial decision to kneel during the national anthem in support of Colin Kaepernick in 2016. She also shares some details about her engagement to WNBA superstar Sue Bird.

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Ep 122: JURNEE SMOLLETT - Pessimism is a Privilege Nov 16, 2020

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Actor Jurnee Smollett joins Jemele to discuss the success of her groundbreaking series, Lovecraft Country, and why it has resonated so strongly with fans. Jurnee also shares how she maintained her optimism, despite feeling like she sometimes didn’t fit into the industry. And she explains why she’d love to be in more action movies.

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Ep 121: MIKAILA ULMER - Bee Fearless Nov 12, 2020

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15-year-old business prodigy Mikaila Ulmer joins Jemele to discuss how she turned a lemonade business that she started at four years old into a lucrative business in which she has sold over 1 million bottles and is featured in over 1,000 stores. Mikaila also discusses how she balances school and being a CEO, how she’s involved her family and expanded her empire.

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Ep 120: ISABEL WILKERSON - The Only Competition Is Yourself Nov 09, 2020

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Celebrated author Isabel Wilkerson joins Jemele to discuss her sensational new book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” Isabel discusses why she believes America operates on a caste system, and why she chose to write about it following the success of her first book, “The Warmth of Other Suns.” Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on the fixation with the white working class.

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Ep 119: BRITTANY PACKNETT CUNNINGHAM and TIFFANY D. CROSS - Disciplined Hopefuls Nov 05, 2020

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Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham and author and political analyst Tiffany D. Cross join Jemele for this special podcast on the 2020 presidential election. They discuss the anxiety over not knowing the final election result, what they learned about America during this election and whether or not it’s possible for the country to heal after such a polarizing election. They also share their thoughts on the increased support for President Donald Trump by black men, Latino and Cuban voters.

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Ep 118: YAMICHE ALCINDOR & APRIL RYAN - Tea for the Fever Nov 02, 2020

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White House correspondents Yamiche Alcindor and April Ryan join Jemele to discuss what it’s like covering President Donald Trump, and the impact of their verbal confrontations with the president. They also discuss how their career paths led them to the White House, and the significance of having black journalists represented in the presidential press corp. Plus, April, who has now covered four presidential administrations, compares and contrasts the different administrations.

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Ep 117: KATIE PORTER - Learning to Change the World Oct 26, 2020

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Katie Porter, the dazzling representative for California’s 45th district, joins Jemele to discuss what motivated her to get into politics, how she’s become a political star due to her thorough questioning in congressional committee hearings, and why her relationship with Senators Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren was instrumental in her political career. Plus, Katie also shares what it’s like raising two, very politically engaged children, as a single parent.

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Ep 116: CHUCK D - When the Grid Goes Down Oct 19, 2020

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Rapper and activist Chuck D joins Jemele to discuss Public Enemy’s new album, “What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?” which reunites PE with Def Jam. Chuck D provides insight into his unique relationship with Flava Flav, and why they decided to do a remake of their powerful national anthem song “Fight the Power,” featuring Nas, Rapsody, and YG, among others. Chuck D also discusses his relationship with Tupac, and breaks down the different generations in hip hop.

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Ep 115: JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON - Built for This Oct 12, 2020

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Actor John David Washington joins Jemele to discuss his latest movie “Tenet,” which was directed by renown director Christopher Nolan. JD shares what it was like working with Nolan and how his college football background helped him do the challenging stunts associated with the film. Plus, JD talks about how he handled living with his parents during part of the COVID-19 quarantine.

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