Podcasts by Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.

Further podcasts by The Ringer & Larry Wilmore

Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur

All episodes

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Reinaldo Marcus Green on 'King Richard' from 2022-02-06T21:31:30

Larry weighs in on the L.A. Rams, Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Rogan, COVID-19 misinformation, election disinformation, and anti-Semitism. He's then joined by Reinaldo Marcus Green to discuss his movie 'Ki...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
W. Kamau Bell on 'We Need To Talk About Cosby' from 2022-01-23T02:58:07

Larry weighs in on Joe Biden's first year as president of the United States. He's then joined by W. Kamau Bell to discuss his documentary 'We Need To Talk About Cosby.' They start their conversatio...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
John McWhorter on 'Woke Racism' from 2022-01-16T01:13:15

Larry is joined by John McWhorter to discuss his book 'Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America' and the factors that are affecting racial discourse within the current cultural an...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Prentice Penny on 'Insecure' from 2022-01-09T21:23:43

Larry weighs in on testing positive for COVID-19, the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, the great Sidney Poitier, and the Amhaud Arbery verdict. He's then joined by Prentice Penny to talk ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Mariana van Zeller on 'Trafficked' from 2021-12-19T09:41:04

Larry weighs in on the Omicron variant and his faith in the current political system while looking forward to 2022. He's then joined by Mariana van Zeller, host of the National Geographic TV series...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Lizz Winstead on Comedy and Activism from 2021-12-13T05:01:06

Larry weighs in on the Jussie Smollett verdict and how to understand the complexities of opposing arguments in politics. (8:47) He's then joined by Lizz Winstead from Abortion Access Front to talk ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Bill Simmons on Pop Culture and Sports from 2021-12-05T04:01:05

Larry weighs in on the Omicron variant, vaccine divisiveness, and at-home testing. He's then joined by The Ringers own Bill Simmons where they where they discuss fame (19:48), the Beatles (27:28) S...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jabez Olssen on 'Get Back' and the Beatles from 2021-11-21T00:02

Larry weighs in on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers, right-wing vigilantism, and why he loves the Beatles. He's then joined by film editor Jabez Olssen ('Lord of ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Bob Costas on Baseball and Broadcasting from 2021-11-14T06:19:31

Larry weighs in on the infrastructure bill, unnecessary racism in political commentary, and how Darwin influences our points of view. He's then joined by Bob Costas where they discuss Pete Rose (27...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
David Copperfield on the Past, Present and Future of Magic from 2021-10-31T00:28:29

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 be...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Adam Schiff on ‘Midnight In Washington’ from 2021-10-23T23:03

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,’ bein...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jay Ellis and Walter Thompson-Hernández on Giving A Voice to Young Incarcerated Writers from 2021-10-17T20:49

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 podcas...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Joshua Jay on ‘How Magicians Think’ from 2021-10-02T23:13

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 ho...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Craig Whitlock on America’s Failure in Afghanistan from 2021-09-25T22:39:03

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 ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali With Ken Burns from 2021-09-19T01:37:57

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 ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Tarana Burke on ‘Unbound’ and Creating the Me Too Movement from 2021-09-11T23:08

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 ‘Unbou...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
LZ Granderson Being A Black, Gay Man, Progress in the Sports World, and Athlete Activism from 2021-07-24T10:00

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 a...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Michael Pollan on Changing How We Think About Psychedelics from 2021-07-17T20:58:29

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,’...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on ‘Be Antiracist’ from 2021-07-10T21:22

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 ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Wayne Federman on ‘The History of Stand-Up’ from 2021-07-04T00:55:01

Larry weighs in on Bill Cosby’s release from prison to open the show (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by comedian and author Wayne Federman to discuss his new book ‘The History of Stand-Up: From Mar...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Sam Jay on ‘PAUSE with Sam Jay’ from 2021-06-19T22:07:40

Larry weighs in on Juneteenth becoming a holiday, the Catholic church’s potential communion ban on President Biden for his abortion stance, and the “heartbeat bill” (01:30). Later, Larry is joined ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Helen Hunt on ‘Blindspotting’ from 2021-06-12T19:59:02

This week, Larry weighs in on how the privilege of being from the United States has contributed to the country’s lack of interest in getting vaccinated (0:43). Larry is joined by Oscar-winning actr...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Wanda Sykes on ‘The Upshaws’ and Getting Her Start in Stand-Up Comedy from 2021-06-05T22:25:26

To open the show, Larry again weighs in on alien conspiracies, as well as Tucker Carlson’s quote on COVID-19 vaccinations being the “medical Jim Crow" (1:00) Then, Larry is joined by Emmy Award-win...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Barry Jenkins on ‘The Underground Railroad’ from 2021-05-22T23:02:18

Larry briefly weighs in on the conservative attack on women’s reproductive right, as well as alien conspiracy theories to open the show (01:00). Later, he is joined by Oscar-winning director Barry ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
David Oyelowo on Why He Decided to Create the Movies That He Wants to See from 2021-05-15T20:10:29

Larry is joined by actor and director David Oyelowo to talk about getting into acting and why he decided to create his own production company (17:47), making his directorial debut with ‘The Water M...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Malcolm Gladwell on ‘The Bomber Mafia’ from 2021-05-08T22:24:12

Larry weighs in on ‘May the Fourth Be With You’ and the importance of gratitude to open the show. Later, he is joined by New York Times best selling author Malcolm Gladwell to discuss his new audio...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Robin Thede on ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show,’ and W. Kamau Bell on ‘United Shades of America’ from 2021-04-25T01:43

Larry is joined by actor and comedian Robin Thede on this week’s weigh-in to discuss Season 2 of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by comedian W. Kamau Bell to discuss ‘Uni...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Willie Geist on Hosting ‘Morning Joe’ and ‘Sunday Today’ from 2021-04-17T20:58:06

Larry weighs in on a week filled with gun violence and police brutality, as well as the new Georgia voting law to open the show (02:00). Later, he is joined by Willie Geist, host of ‘Morning Joe’ a...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Travon Free on ‘Two Distant Strangers,' and Andra Day on ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday' from 2021-04-10T22:13

Larry is joined by Oscar nominated director Travon Free to discuss filming ‘Two Distant Strangers’ amidst the pandemic, how he got his start in the entertainment industry, and more (01:00). Later, ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Soledad O’Brien on ‘Disrupt and Dismantle’ from 2021-03-27T22:01:49

Larry is joined by journalist and producer Soledad O’Brien to discuss her tv series ‘Disrupt and Dismantle’ (08:00), environmental racism (10:00), the death of local journalism (17:00), and much mo...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Don Lemon on ‘This Is the Fire’ and James Baldwin’s Influence from 2021-03-20T18:26:45

Larry weighs in on the Atlanta spa shooting and the recent rise of hate targeted toward Asian people (03:00). Later, Larry is joined by CNN’s Don Lemon to discuss his new book ‘This is the Fire: Wh...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Walter Isaacson on the Amazements and Ethics of Gene Editing from 2021-03-13T21:30

Larry is joined by Walter Isaacson to talk about his new book, ‘The Code Breaker,’ a biography of the genetic scientist and a developer of CRISPR Jennifer Doudna. They talk about the history of gen...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Lee Daniels on Furthering the Legacy of Billie Holiday With 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' from 2021-02-27T21:05

Larry is joined by director and producer Lee Daniels to talk about his new movie, 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday.' They talk about why Daniels was drawn to the story of Holiday (9:44), the d...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Charles Blow on His Black Manifesto of Great Migration Back to the South from 2021-02-21T23:22:52

Larry is joined by Charles Blow, New York Times op-ed columnist and author of ‘The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto,’ to discuss his vision for a new Great Migration of Black Americans back ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Kenny and Keith Lucas on ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ from 2021-02-13T23:05

On today’s weigh in, Larry takes a moment to remember his brother Marc Wilmore (01:00). Later, Larry is joined by twin comedians, actors, and producers Kenny and Keith Lucas to discuss writing ‘Jud...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Stephen A Smith on ‘Stephen A’s World,’ Hank Aaron, and More from 2021-01-30T21:55:46

Larry weighs in on the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and President Biden’s leadership. Later, Larry is joined by ESPN’s Stephen A Smith to discuss his new show ‘Stephen A’s World,’ Colin Kaepe...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Fran Lebowitz on ‘Pretend It’s a City’ from 2021-01-23T21:13:12

Larry weighs in on President Biden taking office, and remembers the lives of Larry King and Hank Aaron. Later, Larry is joined by writer Fran Lebowitz to discuss working on ‘Pretend It’s a City’ wi...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Sam Pollard on 'MLK/FBI' from 2021-01-16T22:07:57

Larry weighs in on the final days of Trump in office and the art of deception. Later, he is joined by film director Sam Pollard to discuss his latest documentary ‘MLK/FBI,’ the wire tapping of Dr. ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Fred Claire on ‘Extra Innings’ from 2021-01-03T00:14:59

Larry is joined by former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Fred Claire to discuss the book ‘Extra Innings: Fred Claire’s Journey to City of Hope and Finding a World Championship Team.’ They talk...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ed Dwight on Becoming the First Black Astronaut That Almost Was from 2020-12-26T21:03

On a very special holiday weigh in, Larry is joined by his daughter, Lauren Wilmore, to share how the lyrics of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” have changed over time. Later, Larry is join...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Director Steve McQueen on Creating ‘Small Axe’ from 2020-12-20T00:37:42

Larry is joined by Steve McQueen, director of ‘12 Years a Slave,’ to discuss his latest project, ‘Small Axe,’ the Black British experience, and more. Host: Larry WilmoreGuest: Steve McQueen Learn ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Walter Mosley on ‘MasterClass,’ Becoming a Writer, and the Importance of Language from 2020-12-06T00:44:54

Larry opens with a weigh in on the importance of language as it pertains to the idea ‘defend the police.’ Later, Larry is joined by Walter Mosley, author of ‘Devil in a Blue Dress,’ to discuss his ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ken Kwapis on ‘But What I Really Want to Do is Direct’ from 2020-11-28T22:01:59

Larry is joined by film director Ken Kwapis to talk about his new book ‘But What I Really Want to Do Is Direct: Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera’ along with plenty of advice for those interest...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Fareed Zakaria on ‘Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World’ from 2020-11-21T22:05:34

Larry is joined by Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post columnist and host of CNN’s ‘GPS,’ to discuss his new book, ‘Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World.’ The two also discuss the progress of COVID-19...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Cornell Belcher on Joe Biden Winning the 2020 Presidential Election from 2020-11-07T21:47

Larry is joined by Cornell Belcher, NBC political analyst and president of Brilliant Corners Research and Strategy, to react to the breaking news of Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris winning...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Nate Silver on Election Polls and Forecasting the 2020 Presidential Election from 2020-10-31T20:36

Larry is joined by Nate Silver, founder and editor-in-chief of FiveThirtyEight, to discuss how election polls are taken. The two also look at some of the key states expected to make an impact on El...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Governor Andrew Cuomo on ‘American Crisis’ and Governing in a Pandemic from 2020-10-24T23:04

Today’s episode is taken from a live conversation between Larry and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for ‘Live Talks Los Angeles’ on October 18. The two discuss Governor Cuomo’s latest book, ‘America...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Rick Wilson on the Lincoln Project and President Trump's Failing Campaign for Re-Election from 2020-10-11T00:57

Larry is joined by author and political strategist Rick Wilson to discuss founding the Lincoln Project (6:30), the failures of the Trump administration during this presidential campaign (24:00), Wi...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ari Berman on Mail-in Ballots and Voter Suppression from 2020-10-04T01:48

Larry is joined by Mother Jones writer Ari Berman to discuss President Trump's hospitalization due to COVID-19. Later, the two break down voter suppression going into the upcoming presidential elec...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Bakari Sellers on the Breonna Taylor Case and America's Flawed Justice System from 2020-09-27T02:49

Larry is joined by Bakari Sellers to discuss the grand jury decision in the case of Breonna Taylor (9:53), the flaws in the justice system (26:04), predicting the upcoming presidential election (44...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ben Rhodes on ‘Missing America’ and Working Under the Obama Administration from 2020-09-12T22:25:34

Larry is joined by former deputy national security adviser and political commentator Ben Rhodes to discuss his latest project ‘Missing America’ (11:00), working under the Obama administration (21:2...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Brian Stelter on ‘Hoax’ and Fox News’s Influence on President Trump from 2020-08-31T00:25:09

Larry is joined by CNN chief media correspondent Brian Stelter to discuss his new book, ‘Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.’ They also talk about Fox News’s influe...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Erin Brockovich on ‘Superman’s Not Coming’ and the Nation’s Water Crisis from 2020-08-22T04:14

Larry is joined by environmental activist Erin Brockovich to talk about her latest book, ‘Superman’s Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do about It,’ and identifying t...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Isabel Wilkerson on the Caste Systems That We Currently Live In from 2020-08-08T00:48

Larry is joined by author Isabel Wilkerson to talk about her new book, ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.’ They talk about what it was like to have her book selected for Oprah’s Book Club (7:1...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Bill Simmons on the Return of the NBA from 2020-07-31T23:33

Larry is joined by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss social activism within the NBA bubble (13:21), the history of racism in the league and era-defining players (38:38), and what a championship ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Al Roker on Broadcasting From Home and What He Has Learned From Over 40 Years in the Industry from 2020-07-25T00:40

Larry is joined by Al Roker, weather and feature anchor for ‘Today’ and cohost for the third hour of ‘Today,’ to discuss working from home with another TV star in the house (14:19), Roker’s more th...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Don Cheadle on Over 30 Years of Acting, Producing, and Activism from 2020-07-10T21:29:49

Larry is joined by actor Don Cheadle to discuss his come-up as a Black actor in the ’90s (9:18), the electricity of his most recent project, ‘Black Monday’ (32:50), and how celebrities can most eff...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Remembering Comedic Legend Carl Reiner, 1922–2020 from 2020-07-01T19:06:37

Larry reflects on the influence of actor, director, and writer Carl Reiner, who died on Tuesday. Then, we resurface Larry’s interview with Reiner from November 2017, when he reflected on his long c...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
James McBride on Covering Music Legends and the Power of Fiction Writing from 2020-06-26T10:00

Larry weighs in on the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement. Then, author James McBride joins the show to talk about covering music legends like Michael Jackson and James Brown (11:47), why he ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Michael Lewis on the Many Risks of a Donald Trump Presidency from 2020-06-20T16:53:55

Larry Wilmore is joined by Michael Lewis for a live talk about his new book, 'The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy,' and observations he has taken away from this current moment. Host: Larry WilmoreGu...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Nikole Hannah-Jones on George Floyd and the History of Systemic Racism in America from 2020-06-12T21:18:24

Larry weighs in on the movement to defund the police and the killing of Breonna Taylor. Then, he is joined by New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones to talk about how the killing of George F...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Thoughts on George Floyd and the Virus of Racism in America from 2020-06-02T23:38:58

Larry gives his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and why racism in America is like a virus that must be rooted out. Host: Larry WilmoreLearn more about your ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Tragedy of Ahmaud Arbery, and Uzo Aduba on Portraying Shirley Chisholm | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-05-08T23:32:54

Larry Wilmore weighs in on the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery and why Trump is not right for this moment (1:00). Then, he gets on the line with actress Uzo Aduba to talk about her role in ‘Mrs. America’ ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
David Chang on What Makes Restaurants Too Small to Fail | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-05-01T10:00

Larry talks about the new normal that we now find ourselves in and how the coronavirus has impacted his life (1:00). Then, he is joined by celebrity chef David Chang to talk about how the coronavir...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Politics in the Time of COVID-19 and Ed Gordon on Being Black While Broadcasting | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-04-10T10:00

Larry weighs in on how the international pandemic might impact the presidential race (1:26). Then, he sits down with TV journalist Ed Gordon to talk about what it was like breaking into broadcast t...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Life During the Coronavirus, and a Conversation With Conor Dougherty About the Complexities of the Housing Crisis | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-03-19T19:25:21

Larry weighs in on how the coronavirus has affected day-to-day life and Trump's handling of the pandemic (1:00). Then he sits down with New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty to talk about his new...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
How We Got to This Point in the Democratic Primary With Pod Save America’s Dan Pfeiffer | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-03-06T11:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by Pod Save America’s Dan Pfeiffer to talk about why Democrats should be taking lessons from Mitt Romney’s 2012 candidacy for president (9:41), what influence Facebook will ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Entrepreneurship, Community, and Black Excellence with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-02-28T11:00

Larry weighs in on the Democratic primary race leading up to Super Tuesday as well as the Harvey Weinstein verdict (0:37) before he sits down with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, the founder and CEO of Villa...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Lester Holt on Being the Voice of 'Nightly News' | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-02-21T22:37:13

Larry Wilmore sits down with 'NBC Nightly News' and 'Dateline NBC' anchor Lester Holt to talk about how he got his start in broadcast news (13:00), what he learned about the criminal justice system...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Stacey Abrams on the Fight for Fair Elections | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-02-10T23:30:11

Larry sits down with Georgia politician Stacey Abrams to talk about the mess of the Iowa caucuses (22:27), why she still believes that she won the election for governor in Georgia (35:16), and the ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Remembering Kobe Bryant, and Nina Turner on the Moment Before the Iowa Caucuses | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-01-31T22:25:41

Larry, a lifelong Lakers fan, takes a moment to reflect on the legacy of basketball legend Kobe Bryant following his untimely death (4:18). Then, Larry gets on the phone with Nina Turner, co-chair ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
What the Democrats Need to Do to Win in 2020 With Jon Favreau | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2020-01-16T22:00:24

Larry Wilmore sits down with a cofounder of Crooked Media and the host of the podcast ‘The Wilderness,’ Jon Favreau, to talk about his time working as Obama’s head speechwriter (10:52), why the Dem...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
A Mailbag With Bill Simmons and Pete Aronson on Breaking Into the Entertainment Industry and ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-12-05T11:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by Bill Simmons to answer some mailbag questions, including why Kamala Harris dropped out of the presidential race (5:47) and what he wishes he had known when he started wri...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Malcolm Nance on 'The Plot to Betray America' | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-11-21T19:08:27

Larry weighs in on the impeachment hearings and the latest Democratic presidential debate (1:00) before sitting down with author and intelligence expert Malcolm Nance to talk about his new book, 'T...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Edward Norton on the 20-Year Journey to Making 'Motherless Brooklyn' | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-11-14T18:36:54

Larry Wilmore is joined by Edward Norton to talk about playing a man with Tourette syndrome in his newest film 'Motherless Brooklyn' (9:45), working with the director David Fincher (27:10), and wha...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Susan Rice on the Obama Years | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-10-18T19:54:29

Larry shares his thoughts on the latest Democratic presidential debate (0:36) before sitting down with former U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice to discuss her White House career under the C...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jemele Hill on the Places Where Sports and Politics Collide | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-10-10T10:00

Larry Wilmore shares his thoughts on the Trump impeachment inquiry (0:40) before he is joined by Atlantic staff writer Jemele Hill to talk about Detroit sports fandom, the difference between being ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
George F. Will on the Future of Conservatism After Donald Trump (Live) | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-10-03T20:48:31

Larry Wilmore is joined by author George F. Will for a live conversation about Will's new book, 'The Conservative Sensibility,' a reflection on American conservatism in 2019. Host: Larry WilmoreGu...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Malcolm Gladwell on 'Talking to Strangers' (Live) | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-09-19T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by Malcolm Gladwell for a live conversation on Gladwell's new book, 'Talking to Strangers,' about the way that we perceive the people we learn about in the news. Host: Larr...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Reactions to the Third Democratic Debate and Ken Burns Takes Us Back in Time | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-09-13T20:17:57

Larry Wilmore gives us his thoughts on the third Democratic presidential primary debate (1:04). Then, he sits down with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to talk about his upcoming documentary ‘Count...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Brian Grazer on Growing Up With Dyslexia, Making Movies, and the Importance of Human Connection | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-09-05T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by Academy Award–winning producer Brian Grazer to talk about how being dyslexic affects how he sees the world (21:28), the importance of forming human connections while work...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin on What it Takes to Break Into TV | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-08-22T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by comedy duo Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin to talk about the creation of their two new shows, ‘South Side’ and ‘Sherman’s Showcase.’ They talk about how they got thei...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Author Isha Sesay on the ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ Campaign, Five Years Later | Larry Wilmore Black on the Air from 2019-08-15T23:36:43

Larry Wilmore is first is joined by his daughter, Lauren Wilmore, to talk about her fascination with different languages (1:00). Then he sits down with journalist Isha Sesay to talk about her new b...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Robin Thede on Being the Only Black Woman in Late Night and the Creation of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-08-08T16:33:52

Larry Wilmore is joined by Robin Thede, the creator of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show,’ to talk about how she got her start in late-night television, hiring an all black women writers room, and what it’...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Current State of Political Journalism With Former CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-07-18T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by the former chief White House correspondent for CNN, Jessica Yellin, to talk about her debut novel, 'Savage News' (13:36), how she got into political journalism (30:24), "...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ira Madison III Tells Us How to “Keep It” | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-07-11T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by Ira Madison III, host of the ‘Keep It!’ podcast, to talk about how he got into podcasting (10:46), who he likes in the Democratic field (33:46), and his favorite culture ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Cory Booker Makes His Case for the Presidency | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-07-04T05:53:09

Larry Wilmore is joined by New Jersey Senator Cory Booker to talk about his candidacy for president. They talk about how he got his start in politics (13:13), criminal justice reform (27:56), how h...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jim Acosta on Reporting on Donald Trump's White House (Live) | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-06-24T19:41:31

Larry Wilmore is joined by CNN's chief White House correspondent, Jim Acosta, for a live conversation about his new book, 'The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America,' a...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jordan Klepper on Bringing Earnestness Back Into His Comedy | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-05-30T10:00

Larry is joined by former Comedy Central host Jordan Klepper to talk about his new show, ‘Klepper’ (13:41), the difficulties of hosting a nightly show (21:35), and the process of creating his own d...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Rebecca Traister on the Fight for Reproductive Rights | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-05-23T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by writer-at-large for New York Magazine, Rebecca Traister, to talk about the recent spate of abortion bans (9:07), the history of the abortion-rights movement (25:34), and ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Michael Lewis on the Referees You Encounter Outside of Sports | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-05-16T10:00

Larry Wilmore sits down with author Michael Lewis to talk about his new podcast, ‘Against the Rules.’ They talk about the various types of referees you encounter outside of sports and why social me...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Desus and Mero on Breaking the Late-Night Mold | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-04-25T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by comedians Desus and Mero to talk about how they got their start in comedy (9:11), how Donald Trump affected their career trajectory (37:43), and their new late-night show...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Being a Generalist Versus a Specialist With David Epstein | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-04-11T10:00

Larry Wilmore speaks with author David Epstein about his forthcoming book 'Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.' They talk about the merits of being a specialist versus a generali...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Writers Guild of America Fight With Travon Free | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-04-01T10:00

Larry Wilmore is joined by comedian Travon Free to talk about the negotiations going on between the Writers Guild of America and the Association of Talent Agents (0:00), diversity in television wri...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Bill Simmons on LeBron’s Legacy, Mental Illness in the NBA, and ‘Leaving Neverland’ | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air from 2019-03-07T20:34:58

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joins to talk about LeBron on the Lakers (1:42), loneliness in the NBA (29:05), and how the documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’ is going to affect Michael Jackson’s le...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Breaking Down the Jussie Smollett Case With Van Lathan | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 60) from 2019-02-21T11:00

TMZ’s Van Lathan joins Larry Wilmore to talk about the latest developments in the Jussie Smollett case, including his initial story (23:05), his possible motivations for allegedly lying about the i...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Madeleine Albright on Fighting Fascism (Live) | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 59) from 2019-02-08T03:00:55

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joins Larry Wilmore for a live conversation about the history of fascism and why it still presents a threat to our democracy. Host: Larry WilmoreGuest:...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jason Rezaian on Life After Imprisonment in Iran | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 58) from 2019-02-02T01:48:36

Larry Wilmore is joined by Jason Rezaian, the former Washington Post Tehran bureau chief who was held hostage in Iran for 544 days, from 2014 to 2016. They talk about Rezaian’s experience growing u...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
How Pete Holmes Turned His Life Into Comedy With ‘Crashing’ | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 57) from 2019-01-24T11:00

Larry Wilmore sits down with comedian Pete Holmes to talk about reactions to Louis C.K. doing stand up again (24:18), growing up in an evangelical church (29:55), and his inspirations for his TV sh...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Wrapping up 2018 With Tommy Alter | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 56) from 2018-12-20T11:00

Larry Wilmore sits down with Tommy Alter to talk about the year in politics and news, including Steph Curry claiming that the moon landing was faked (4:38), Donald Trump’s relationship with the tru...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Tracee Ellis Ross Wants to Show Up for Something Bigger Than Herself | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 55) from 2018-11-09T05:00

Larry Wilmore sits down with Tracee Ellis Ross to talk about campaigning for candidates (6:03), working together on ‘Blackish’ (20:14), how she stays grounded in Hollywood (43:40), and the #MeToo m...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin Looks to the Presidents of the Past to Understand the Politics of Today | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 54) from 2018-10-26T10:00

Larry Wilmore chats in front of a live audience with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin about the history of American politics and the legacy of American presidents like Lincoln and Roosevelt.Learn mor...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Gender and Privilege With ‘Transparent’ Creator Jill Soloway | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 53) from 2018-10-11T10:00

Larry Wilmore sits down with Jill Soloway, creator of ‘Transparent’ and 'I Love Dick,’ to discuss gender, privilege, and Jill’s nonbinary gender identity.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Nancy Pelosi Says “Trump Is Trying to Break the #MeToo Movement” | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 52) from 2018-10-02T00:00:57

Larry Wilmore is joined for a live show at the Texas Tribune Festival by former speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi to discuss everything from the Kavanaugh hearings, to President Trump’s undermining...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Cosby, Kavanaugh and Black Republicans, Oh My | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 51) from 2018-09-27T10:00

Larry Wilmore answers listener questions about Bill Cosby’s sentencing, the Kavanaugh fiasco and the deal with black Republicans, how the new-look Lakers will fare this season, and more.Learn more ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Eric Holder on the Chaos Inside the White House and the Importance of November | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 50) from 2018-09-13T10:00

Larry Wilmore discusses who may win the next presidential race (1:00) before sitting down with former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder to discuss the chaotic inner workings of the White House and ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
GOP Strategist Rick Wilson on How Republicans Got Here | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 49) from 2018-08-23T22:17:04

Larry Wilmore sits down with Republican strategist Rick Wilson to discuss the current state of the Republican Party, how “everything Trump touches dies,” and what's next for our country.Learn more ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Authenticity in Politicians, and What Young Voters Want with Jason Kander | Black On The Air (Ep.48) from 2018-08-17T01:17:12

Larry Wilmore sits down with Kansas City politician Jason Kander to talk the ongoing war in Afghanistan (3:00), authenticity in politicians (22:15), what the word "progressive" means nowadays, and ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Bill Simmons Talks Politics, Conspiracies, and Legacies | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 47) from 2018-08-09T10:00

Larry Wilmore sits down with HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss a wide range of topics including the legacy of black sitcoms (5:00), the JFK and moon landing conspiracy theories (19:00), ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ibtihaj Muhammad’s Unlikely American Dream | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 46) from 2018-07-19T10:00

Larry Wilmore talks about Trump’s meeting with Putin (1:00) before sitting down to chat with Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad about her decision to wear a hijab in competition and the racial and rel...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Travon Free Tells His Story | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 45) from 2018-07-12T19:18:41

Larry Wilmore is joined by comedy writer Travon Free to discuss his life and career, from playing Division I basketball to his stand-up and comedy writing that led him to a job at 'The Daily Show' ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Roy Hibbert on LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, and the New Lakers | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 44) from 2018-07-03T00:26:49

Larry Wilmore, former NBA player Roy Hibbert, and Tommy Alter talk about what it’s like being a Lakers fan right now (1:43), what LeBron’s leadership style will bring to the team (9:46), and how th...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Mike Pesca Debates the Greatest Sports What-Ifs | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 43) from 2018-06-28T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on current events (1:00) before Mike Pesca joins to discuss politics (15:00) and the famous what-ifs of sports history including moments involving Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Senator Tim Kaine on President Trump’s Failures on Immigration | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 42) from 2018-06-21T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on current events (0:30) before chatting with Virginia Senator Tim Kaine about the executive order President Trump just signed regarding the separation of families at the bo...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Nell Scovell and Breaking Into the Hollywood Boys' Club | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 41) from 2018-06-07T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on President Trump disinviting the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to the White House (1:00). Then he chats with comedy writer and producer Nell Scovell about her ex...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Reliving the Greatest Moments of 'The Americans' With Executive Producer Joel Fields | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 40) from 2018-05-31T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on the cancellation of 'Roseanne' and other current events (1:00) before sitting down with Joel Fields, executive producer of ‘The Americans,’ to discuss the series finale a...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Gabrielle Union Doesn’t Hold Back | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 39) from 2018-05-17T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on current events including the Yanny-versus-Laurel debate (1:00) before chatting with actress Gabrielle Union about everything from returning to the big screen to personal ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jake Tapper on Idealizing Our Political Past and Improving Our Political Future | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 38) from 2018-05-10T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and President Donald Trump’s latest antics (1:00). Then, he is joined by CNN's chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper to dive d...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Combatting Trump and Climate Change | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air (Ep. 37) from 2018-04-26T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on Kanye West's politics and NFL players taking a knee (1:00). Then, he sits down with Washington Governor Jay Inslee to talk about his mission to decarbonize the world (19:...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Love and Relationships in the Digital Age with Joanna Coles of Hearst Magazines | Larry Wilmore (Ep.36) from 2018-04-19T10:01

Larry Wilmore weighs in on the Starbucks incident in Philly (1:00). Later, Joanna Coles, chief content officer at Hearst Magazines, stops by to share her insights about life and relationships in th...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
NBA Stories and Listener Questions With Roy Hibbert | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 35) from 2018-04-12T10:00

Larry Wilmore chats with former NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert and The Ringer’s Tommy Alter about the NBA (1:00) before reading and responding to listener questions that range from politics to hypothetic...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and Courtney B. Vance on Working With Legends | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 34) from 2018-04-04T21:49:22

Larry Wilmore weighs in on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination (0:35). Then, he sits down with actor Courtney B. Vance to discuss his star-studded ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Eating Well and Making Hit TV Shows With 'Everybody Loves Raymond' Creator Phil Rosenthal | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 33) from 2018-03-15T10:00

Larry Wilmore chats with his daughter, Lauren Wilmore, about Pi Day, the shrug emoji, and intricacies of language (1:00). Later, he sits down over lunch with renowned TV producer Phil Rosenthal to ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Forest Whitaker Displays His Range as an Actor and Philanthropist | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 32) from 2018-03-08T11:00

Larry WIlmore weighs in on current events (1:00) before Larry sits down with academy award winning actor Forest Whitaker about the challenges of taking on complicated roles like Idi Amin, Desmond T...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Katie Couric and the Difficulties of Dialogue in These Times | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 31) from 2018-02-22T11:00

Larry Wilmore touches on the Parkland high school shooting, our culture of gun violence, and Laura Ingraham’s comments about LeBron James (1:00). Later, he sits down with Katie Couric to discuss th...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Tessa Thompson Is What the Future of Sci-Fi Looks Like | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 30) from 2018-02-15T11:00

Emmy Award–winning writer Travon Free joins to discuss 'Black Panther,' the Obama portraits, and the sexual harassment allegations against gold medalist Shaun White (0:30). Later, Larry Wilmore spe...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
‘Moneyball’ author Michael Lewis on How to Get Invited to Steve Bannon’s House and More | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 29) from 2018-02-08T16:47:31

Larry Wilmore sits down for a live interview with ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Big Short’ author Michael Lewis to talk about his inspiration for 'Moneyball,' eating chicken salad sandwiches with Steve Bann...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
David Frum’s Theory of ‘Trumpocracy’ | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 28) from 2018-02-03T02:25:58

From ‘Live Talks Los Angeles,’ Larry Wilmore sits down with neoconservative David Frum to discuss President Trump and the current political climate in America. They discuss the psychology behind Pr...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Stories From ‘Get Out,’ ‘The West Wing,’ and ‘The Post’ With Bradley Whitford (Ep. 27) from 2018-01-18T11:00

Larry Wilmore chats with veteran actor Bradley Whitford about working with screenwriter Aaron Sorkin on 'The West Wing' (3:00), why it’s hard to be an actor and an activist, rehearsing in secret wi...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Jeffrey Toobin and the Breakneck Speed of Breaking News (Ep. 26) from 2018-01-11T11:00

Larry Wilmore chats with CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin about The Trump Presidency, the impact of his twitter account, keeping up with the pace of the news and what CNN’s role in today’s p...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Best of Larry Wilmore, With Neil deGrasse Tyson, Issa Rae, and Malcolm Gladwell (Ep. 25) from 2017-12-28T11:00

Larry Wilmore shares his favorite moments from 'Black on the Air' in 2017, including Neil deGrasse Tyson on spirituality (9:00), Issa Rae on “the ho phase” (24:00), and Malcolm Gladwell defending h...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ezra Klein and the Need for Explanatory Journalism (Ep. 24) from 2017-12-21T11:07

Larry Wilmore weighs in on the Republican tax bill, Omarosa Manigault’s White House departure, and the disagreement between Ta-Nehisi Coates and Cornel West (1:00) before Bill Simmons drops in to a...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Dan Rather Keeps It 100 (Ep. 23) from 2017-12-07T11:00

Larry Wilmore discusses Time magazine’s decision to name “the Silence Breakers” as Person of the Year, as well as the concept of “weaponized outrage” (2:00), before sitting down for a live event wi...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Judd Apatow's Unwavering Love of Comedy (Ep. 22) from 2017-11-30T22:33:46

Larry Wilmore sits down with renowned TV and film producer, writer, and comedian Judd Apatow to discuss each other's heroes and experiences in the world of comedy.Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Daveed Diggs on How to Get by Till You Win a Tony Award (Ep. 21) from 2017-11-22T08:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on Thanksgiving, Trump’s feud with LaVar Ball, and the rash of sexual assault and harassment allegations throughout Hollywood and politics (1:00). Later he sits down with To...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Old Showbiz Stories with Carl Reiner (Ep. 20) from 2017-11-09T11:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on current events and the Texas church shooting (1:00). Later, Larry sits down with acclaimed comedian, producer, and director Carl Reiner to discuss his early time in showb...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Taking a Stand Against Sexual Harassment With Gretchen Carlson (Ep. 19) from 2017-10-26T10:00

Larry Wilmore weighs in on current events (1:00) before sitting down with former Fox News television anchor Gretchen Carlson to discuss sexual harassment, the culture that enables it, and effective...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Understanding Racial Disparity (Ep. 18) from 2017-10-19T10:00

Larry Wilmore chats with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his breakout success, peoples' disconnect in understanding racial disparity, the current state of race relations in the...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Mailbag Episode (Ep. 17) from 2017-10-13T21:49:18

Larry Wilmore opens the mailbag and responds to listener questions, weighing in on topics including Jemele Hill’s recent suspension by ESPN, athlete protests and the legacy of Muhammad Ali, the Har...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Michael Bennett on the Importance of Activism and Being a Historian (Ep. 16) from 2017-10-08T02:04:17

Larry Wilmore and NFL star Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks discuss the increasing amount of protests and social activism among athletes, the importance of knowing your history, and what the...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Fight for Reproductive Rights With Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards (Ep. 15) from 2017-09-25T20:13:51

Larry Wilmore sits down with Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, in front of a live audience at the Texas Tribune Festival to discuss health care, women’s reproductive rights, and how...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Live From the Now Hear This Festival With Robin Thede of ‘The Rundown’ (Ep. 14) from 2017-09-12T01:43:30

Larry Wilmore riffs on Trump, disaster porn, fake news, and how to decipher what’s actually true (0:01) before he’s joined by Robin Thede, host of ‘The Rundown’ in a 'Nightly Show' reunion (13:00)....

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Pod Save America’s Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau Reflect on Crafting Political Messages With President Obama (Ep. 13) from 2017-09-07T10:30

Larry Wilmore weighs in on immigration, DACA, and pursuing the American Dream (0:01) before sitting down with with Crooked Media founders and 'Pod Save America' hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett to ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Fight for Equality With Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian of ‘The Young Turks’ (Ep. 12) from 2017-08-31T10:30

Larry Wilmore touches on the recent flooding in Houston and the problem with using language like "an act of God" in regard to extreme weather (0:30). Later, Larry sits down with Cenk Uygur and Ana ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Charlottesville, Racism, and Athlete Activism (Ep. 11) from 2017-08-16T22:42:54

Larry Wilmore weighs in on the horrible situation in Charlottesville (1:30), the president’s refusal to condemn racism (6:25), and the problematic history behind Confederate symbols (11:15). Then, ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Bill Maher on Political Correctness, the Power of an Apology, and What the Democratic Party Should Do Next (Ep. 10) from 2017-08-10T10:00

Larry Wilmore considers new nicknames for President Trump and responds to the recent uproar over HBO’s ‘Confederate,’ a forthcoming show that imagines what would have happened had the South won the...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Issa Rae on the ‘Hoe Phase’ and Finding Her Voice (Ep. 10) from 2017-08-03T10:00

Larry Wilmore riffs on the Anthony Scaramucci firing, Lavar Ball’s antics and Trump’s continued lying (1:00) before being joined by Issa Rae to discuss her rise from school plays, to a web series, ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Malcolm Gladwell on Pioneers, Tokens, and ‘The Satire Paradox’ (Ep. 9) from 2017-07-20T13:09:09

Larry Wilmore kicks off this week’s show with a few responses from Twitter and his thoughts on Michael Vick’s recent advice for Colin Kaepernick and the ongoing attempts to repeal and replace the A...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Senator Al Franken and Comedy's Relationship to Politics (Ep. 8) from 2017-07-13T10:01

Larry Wilmore discusses Trump’s recent meeting with Vladimir Putin, the controversy surrounding Donald Trump Jr., and the “nothing burger” that is the current administration (1:00). Later, Larry si...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Complexities of Celebrating the Fourth of July, and Bassem Youssef on the Power of Satire for Social Change (Ep. 7) from 2017-07-06T10:00

Larry Wilmore unpacks some of the complexities of celebrating the Fourth of July in the black community (1:00). He also touches on the increasing difference between "the right" and "the left" on th...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Situation in North Korea, Patriotism vs. Criticism, and Kumail Nanjiani on Arranged Marriages and ‘The Big Sick’ (Ep. 6) from 2017-06-22T09:01

Larry Wilmore discusses North Korea and the recent death of Otto Warmbier as well as the criticism he’s received over comments he made about Warmbier last year (0:30). He also checks in on the Cosb...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Let’s Stop Giving Propaganda a Platform, and ESPN’s Cari Champion on Women and Politics in Sports and Broadcasting (Ep. 5) from 2017-06-15T07:01

Larry Wilmore touches on the recent shooting at a congressional baseball practice in Virginia (0:30) before speaking out against television interviews that irresponsibly give voice to propaganda by...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The N-Word, a Formula for Detecting Bullshit, and Charlamagne Tha God on ‘Black Privilege’ (Ep. 4) from 2017-06-08T07:01

Larry Wilmore discusses Seinfeld’s awkward moment with Kesha on the red carpet, the Bill Cosby trial, Larry's personal formula for detecting bullshit, and Bill Maher’s recent use of the N-word (1:0...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Absence of Curiosity, Sounding Black, and Why Astrophysics Is His Calling (Ep. 3) from 2017-05-25T06:00

Larry answers tweets and catches up on some of Trump’s latest antics, from giving the Pope a set of books by Martin Luther King Jr. to the Melania hand-holding gaf (0:30). Then Larry is joined by r...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Cosby Resurfaces, Trump’s Three Degrees of Lying, and Bernie Sanders on the Polarization of America (Ep. 2) from 2017-05-18T07:01

Larry Wilmore reacts to Bill Cosby’s first public interview in two years before breaking down Trump’s 3 degrees of lying (1:20). Later he chats with Senator Bernie Sanders about the state of the De...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Trump’s Casual Lying and Norman Lear on Creating Socially Impactful Television (Ep. 1) from 2017-05-11T07:01

Larry Wilmore kicks off the inaugural episode of 'Black on the Air' by riffing on the firing of FBI Director James Comey and President Trump’s casual relationship with the truth. Then he sits down ...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
'Black on the Air' Teaser from 2017-05-09T02:16:41

Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, en...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
'Black on the Air' Teaser from 2017-05-09T02:16:41

Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, en...

Listen
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
'Black on the Air' Teaser from 2017-05-09T02:16:41

Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, en...

Listen