Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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David Copperfield on the Past, Present and Future of Magic Oct 31, 2021

Show notes

Larry weighs in on his birthday, the Dave Chappelle controversy, and cancel culture. He then joins David Copperfield in Las Vegas to discuss his book "History Of Magic" and his early days before becoming one of the worlds most successful magicians.(13:39) David tells some of the stories behind his greatest illusions, like the Statue of Liberty vanishing (49:50), goes deep with Larry on the secrets of performing (1:03:15) and much, much more.

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: David Copperfield

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Brandy LaPlante

Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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Adam Schiff on ‘Midnight In Washington’ Oct 23, 2021

Show notes

Today’s episode is taken from a live conversation between Larry Wilmore and representative Adam Schiff for ‘Live Talks Los Angeles.’ The two discuss Schiff’s new book ‘Midnight in Washington,’ being in the Capitol during the attacks in January, and much more.

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Adam Schiff

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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Jay Ellis and Walter Thompson-Hernández on Giving A Voice to Young Incarcerated Writers Oct 17, 2021

Show notes

Larry weighs in on Kyrie Irving refusing to get vaccinated (1:00) before he is joined by ‘Insecure’ star Jay Ellis and New York Times writer Walter Thompson-Hernández to talk about their new podcast with Lemonada Media, ‘Written Off,’ which features work from young writers who developed their voice while incarcerated (18:29). Plus, Ellis gives some hints on what’s to come on the final season of ‘Insecure’ (57:42).

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guests: Jay Ellis and Walter Thompson-Hernández

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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Joshua Jay on ‘How Magicians Think’ Oct 02, 2021

Show notes

Larry weighs in on NBA players and their stances on COVID-19 vaccinations (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by magician and author Joshua Jay to discuss his latest book, ‘How Magicians Think,’ and how many magicians get into magic for the same reasons but stay for different ones (14:00). Later, they talk about the ethics of a magician and diversity in the world of magic, and Jay even performs some magic effects.

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Joshua Jay

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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Craig Whitlock on America’s Failure in Afghanistan Sep 25, 2021

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Larry is joined by Washington Post journalist Craig Whitlock to talk about his new book ‘The Afghanistan Papers’ which details America’s long, un-winnable war in Afghanistan and how the public was deceived.

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Craig Whitlock

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali With Ken Burns Sep 19, 2021

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Larry weighs in on pandemic fatigue, his issue with voter ID laws being called racist, and the Texas abortion ban (01:00). Later, Ken Burns joins Larry to discuss his latest documentary, ‘Muhammad Ali’ (25:00). They talk about the making of the documentary, Ali’s relationship with the Nation of Islam, and much more.

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Ken Burns

Producer: Kaya McMulllen

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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Tarana Burke on ‘Unbound’ and Creating the Me Too Movement Sep 11, 2021

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Larry weighs in on the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and more to open the show (01:00). Later, he is joined by creator of the Me Too Movement Tarana Burke to discuss her new book ‘Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement,’ as well as the difference between self esteem and self worth, and much more (20:00).

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Tarana Burke

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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LZ Granderson Being A Black, Gay Man, Progress in the Sports World, and Athlete Activism Jul 24, 2021

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Larry is joined by the LA Times Sports and Culture columnist LZ Granderson to talk about becoming comfortable with his identity as a Black gay man (8:26), NFL player Carl Nassib coming out as gay and the other progress the sports world is making to be more inclusive (47:24), and how he feels about athlete activism (1:07:29).

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: LZ Granderson

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Michael Pollan on Changing How We Think About Psychedelics Jul 17, 2021

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Larry weighs in on Richard Branson’s space trip and the return of mask mandates (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by writer Michael Pollan to discuss his latest book ‘This Is Your on Mind on Plants,’ the effects of Opiates on the body, and much more (10:00)

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Michael Pollan

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on ‘Be Antiracist’ Jul 10, 2021

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Larry opens the show by weighing in on critical race theory (1:00). Later, he is joined by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast ‘Be Antiracist,’ to discuss the mission of his relatively new podcast (17:00) as well as what it means to be antiracist. Later, Dr. Kendi briefly dives deeper into critical race theory with Larry (49:00).

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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