Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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Ep 54: VAN LATHAN - Life Between Cheat Meals Oct 28, 2019

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Van Lathan joins Jemele to discuss being fired from TMZ, and what he plans to do next. He also discusses his famous confrontation with Kanye West, his weight loss journey and his upcoming book.

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Ep 53: OMAR GOODING - Fresh Pedicure Confidence Oct 24, 2019

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Actor and producer Omar Gooding joins Jemele Hill to discuss what it’s like acting, producing and writing for the Bounce TV sitcom “Family Time,” which is in its seventh season. He also discusses what it was like growing up in a family full of entertainers, and why he never resented the success of his brother, Cuba Gooding Jr. Plus, Omar shares the incredible backstory behind his starring role in the now-defunct show, “Playmakers.” The Laker superfan also explains why he considers himself a “Kobeist.”

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Ep 52: RAJON RONDO - Call a Spade a Spade Oct 21, 2019

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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo joins Jemele to discuss whether championship expectations for the Lakers this season are fair, his desire to be a coach and general manager some day, and how much longer he sees himself playing in the NBA. He also discusses playing with LeBron James as opposed to competing against him, and how he sees LeBron and Anthony Davis meshing together as teammates.

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Ep 51: ROY WOOD JR. - Selling Tapes Out Of The Trunk Oct 17, 2019

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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins Jemele to discuss how ‘cancel culture’ has impacted comedians, and how the business of comedy has changed. He also discusses how he got his start, his work on Comedy Central’s ’The Daily Show,’ and he shares the story of how shoplifting at Dillard’s led to his career at comedy.

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Ep 50: BEBE WINANS - Born For This Oct 14, 2019

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Gospel legend BeBe Winans joins Jemele to discuss his new book, “Born For This,” how he overcame a gambling addiction, his close friendship with Whitney Houston and how he formed a successful duo with his sister, CeCe. He also discusses his new solo album, “Need You.”

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Ep 49: SEN. CORY BOOKER - The Impotency of Empathy Oct 10, 2019

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New Jersey Senator and presidential candidate Cory Booker joins Jemele to discuss the Donald Trump impeachment inquiry, why Americans shouldn’t feel disillusioned by the current state of American politics, and how he’s preparing for the upcoming presidential debate. He also shares his aggressive plan to combat the exploitation of college athletes, and prevent professional sports owners from colluding against players. He also confesses something that might get him in trouble with his girlfriend, actress Rosario Dawson.

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Ep 48: MAYA MOORE - Colossians 3:23 Oct 07, 2019

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WNBA superstar Maya Moore joins Jemele to discuss her decision to not play the 2019 WNBA season in order to focus on overturning the conviction of Johnathan Irons, who received a 50-year sentence after being convicted of a nonfatal shooting of a homeowner during a burglary, despite questionable evidence. Moore addresses whether she plans to return to basketball in 2020, what she’s learned about herself away from the game, and how she is using her criminal justice reform organization, Win With Justice, to create change.

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Ep 47: TARANA BURKE - The Valleys Will Kill You Oct 03, 2019

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Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, joins Jemele to discuss the two-year anniversary of the powerful campaign that gave sexual abuse survivors a voice and created an international conversation. She discusses the progress the movement, and how media coverage has undermined the true messaging of #MeToo. She also explains the many misconceptions about sexual violence, how we need to address what consent means for both genders and how black women in particular have struggled to find intra-community support when it comes to the sexual violence they experience.

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Ep 46: BOKEEM WOODBINE - Warning: This Person Is Different Than He Appears Sep 30, 2019

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Actor Bokeem Woodbine joins Jemele to discuss his 20-plus years in the business, his role in the upcoming film “Queen & Slim,” and how he handled being in a career slump. He also opens up about how his physical appearance made it easier to be typecast. Plus, he shares the story of how him and Tupac bonded over smoking marijuana.

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Ep 45: LARENZ TATE - Brother To The Night Sep 26, 2019

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Actor Larenz Tate joins Jemele to discuss the final season of his hit show ‘Power’, how he landed the role as Councilman Rashad Tate and why fans of the show are so dedicated. He also discusses some of his iconic roles in Menace II Society, Love Jones, Why Do Fools Fall in Love and Dead Presidents.

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