The Carlos Watson Show

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Isabel Sandoval Oct 20, 2020

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Carlos talks to director Isabel Sandoval. She plays the lead in her new movie Lingua Franca, about a woman who, like Sandoval herself, is a trans Filipina immigrant in New York.

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Lenny Kravitz Oct 17, 2020

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Carlos talks to musician Lenny Kravitz about growing up in a biracial family in Hollywood, his Bahamian heritage, and how he almost rejected pop stardom.

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Merawi Gerima Oct 14, 2020

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Carlos talks to director Merawi Gerima about his new Netflix movie Residue, and what it was like growing up as the son of two prominent Black filmmakers.

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Caitlyn Jenner Oct 13, 2020

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Carlos talks to Caitlyn Jenner about transitioning, her Olympic career, and trying to expand the rights of the trans community.

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Rev. Al Sharpton Oct 10, 2020

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Carlos talks to the Reverend Al Sharpton, head of the National Action Network, about his long career as a civil rights activist.

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Susan Rice Oct 09, 2020

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Carlos talks to former Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice. She discusses serving as President Obama’s national security advisor, her role in the Benghazi controversy, and President Trump’s foreign policy.

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Simon Sinek Oct 08, 2020

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Carlos talks to motivational speaker Simon Sinek about why some people love their jobs - and how to become one of those people if you don’t love yours.

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Oge Egbuonu Oct 07, 2020

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Carlos talks to Oge Egbuonu, director of the new documentary (In)Visible Portraits. It’s an examination of harmful stereotypes of Black women throughout American history, and a celebration of a group of remarkable Black women today.

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Debbie Allen Oct 06, 2020

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Carlos talks to America’s favorite dance teacher, Debbie Allen. She won an Emmy for her performance as a demanding high school dance instructor in Fame, and Golden Globe Awards for her own choreography. She’s also a respected director and producer.

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Ilhan Omar Oct 03, 2020

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Carlos talks to a member of The Squad, the four young progressive Members of Congress who are all women of color. U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota talks about her childhood as a refugee and how she got involved in American politics.

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