Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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Ep 212: NAOMI ACKIE - I Wanna Dance With Somebody Dec 19, 2022

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Actor Naomi Ackie joins Jemele to discuss her upcoming blockbuster role as Whitney Houston in the biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody. Naomi shares how she prepared for the role vocally and emotionally, and what she how she learned about the pop icon from her extensive research. Naomi also discusses what it means for her to transition from supporting actress to lead role, how being involved with the Star Wars franchise changed her career, and she reveals some details about her new project that’s directed by Zoe Kravitz. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on Brittney Griner.

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Ep 211: NATURI NAUGHTON - The Last Woman Standing Dec 12, 2022

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Actor Naturi Naughton joins Jemele to reflect on her life-changing role as Tasha St. Patrick on hit television show, Power. Naturi shares how she landed the role, her thoughts on the show ending, and what it means seeing the numerous Power spin-offs. Naturi also discusses what it was like making her directorial debut, and life as a newlywed. Plus, Jemele has some words for the people trying to make it seem as if monstrous dictator Adolph Hitler wasn’t that bad.

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Ep 210: KEL MITCHELL - Anoint the Room Dec 05, 2022

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Actor, stand-up comedian and author Kel Mitchell joins Jemele to discuss his childhood acting career, and his wildly successful partnership with Kenan Thompson. Kel also discusses how a suicide attempt led him to deeply imbed himself in his faith and drew him toward the ministry. Kel also shares memories of his late friend, Coolio, and reveals some details to Good Burger 2, the sequel that’s in the works with Kenan. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on Trump’s controversial dining partner, white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

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Ep 209: J. ALPHONSE NICHOLSON - Breathing and Believing Nov 28, 2022

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Actor J. Alphonse Nicholson joins Jemele to discuss his groundbreaking, hit drama series, P-Valley. J. reveals how he landed the role of closeted gay rapper, Lil’ Murder, who has become one of the most complex and dynamic characters on television. J. discusses whether he had any reservations playing a gay man, the reception he’s received in the LGBTQ community, and how he’s chosen to address the homophobic attacks on the show. J. also recalls his days as a street performer in New York City, and why he chose to purse acting. Plus, Jemele gives her thought on the American Music Awards cancelling Chris Brown’s tribute to Michael Jackson.

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Ep 208: LAURENCE FISHBURNE - Characters Are Individuals Nov 21, 2022

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Actor Laurence Fishburne joins Jemele to discuss his powerful new documentary Cave of Adullam, which he executive produced for ESPN. Laurence takes a deep dive into some of his most iconic roles — Furious Styles, Ike Turner, and Morpheus. He also discloses the movie role he turned down that wound up launching Samuel L. Jackson into stardom and why he turned down What’s Love Got To Do With It before saying yes. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on disgraced former president Donald Trump announcing he will run for president for a third time.

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Ep 207: ELIE MYSTAL - The Constitution is Trash Nov 14, 2022

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Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, joins Jemele to discuss the 2022 midterm election results. Elie shares why the media narrative of Republican dominance at the polls never materialized, gives his thoughts on why Stacey Abrams failed to win Georgia’s gubernatorial race, and where both Republicans and Democrats go from here in preparation for the 2024 presidential election. Elie also discusses his New York Times best-selling book, Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide To The Constitution, and why he stands by his assessment that the Constitution is “trash.”

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Ep 206: ROLAND MARTIN - Bring The Funk Nov 07, 2022

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Political commentator Roland Martin joins Jemele to discuss what’s at stake in the midterm elections, and how the Democrats can better message to Black male voters. Roland explains his path into journalism, why he’s remained committed to the Black press throughout his career and what it has been like creating his own Black media empire.

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Ep 205: DWYANE WADE - The Redeem Team Oct 31, 2022

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In a special live event, basketball superstar Dwyane Wade joins Jemele to discuss the Redeem Team, a Netflix documentary he executive produces about the 2008 men’s Olympic basketball team journey to reclaim America’s basketball dominance. Dwyane reflects on what it was like being a member of the national team that won only a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics, how he overcame injury to secure his place on the 2008 team, his memories of the late Kobe Bryant, and if the Olympic experience ever influenced Lebron James and Chris Bosh deciding to team up with him in Miami. Plus, Jemele welcomes the first two additions to the Unbothered network.

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Ep 204: JEMELE HILL - Uphill, The Podcast Oct 24, 2022

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Political commentator Angela Rye turns the tables on Jemele and interviews her about her new memoir, Uphill. Jemele shares how she navigated her mother and father’s drug abuse growing up in Detroit, and the impact it had on both relationships. Jemele also discusses her storied career, her religious upbringing, and the difficulties she found as a Black woman navigating mostly white corporate spaces. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on rapper and podcast host Noreaga’s controversial interview with Kanye West.

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Ep 203: ATTICA LOCKE - Hanging Out With Your Own Mind Oct 17, 2022

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Writer and producer Attica Locke joins Jemele to discuss her new Netflix series, From Scratch, which she developed with her sister, Tembi. Attica shares what it was like working with her sister on a project that was based on her sister’s memoir, and explains why From Scratch was the hardest project she’s ever done. Attica also reflects on the legacy of the groundbreaking television drama Empire, a show she wrote for from 2015 to 2017. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on the racist vote recording leak involving key members of the Los Angeles City Council.

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