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Run Tell This

Join veteran Black journalists Mara Schiavocampo, Wesley Lowery and Keith Reed for their unvarnished take on politics, social justice, current events and pop culture, as they seek to provide true perspective on race, news and more. These are the conversations you won’t hear in the mainstream news – but should.

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In Defense of Whitney Houston from 2022-02-16T11:57:24

Mara, Wesley and Keith are joined by Gerrick Kennedy, former Entertainment Reporter for the LA Times, cultural critic and author of the new book “Didn’t We Almost Have It All, In Defense of Whit...

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“A Second Civil War” from 2022-01-05T17:00:51

MSNBC’s Joy-Ann Reid joins Mara and Wesley for the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection. She shares why she believes we’re in a second civil war, and why the next ten months are crucial ...

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NFL: “A White Man’s Country Club” from 2021-10-14T14:26:10

Mara, Wesley and Keith are joined by USA Today NFL reporter Tyler Dragon on new allegations of entrenched racism in the NFL in the wake of Coach Gruden’s emails coming to light. Plus, Wesley’s n...

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Haiti in Crisis from 2021-10-05T12:00:28

Miami Herald Caribbean Correspondent Jacqueline Charles joins Mara, Wesley and Keith to break down the crisis in Haiti, and how thousands of migrants ended up at the US border. Plus, Wes’ on his...

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“Another war might be right around the corner.” from 2021-09-10T10:00:57

Richard Brookshire and Isiah James from The Black Veteran’s Project join Mara, Wesley and Keith with their reflections on 20 years of war, including why they think the U.S. stayed in Ir...

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A Coup in Slow Motion? from 2021-06-09T13:00:58

CNN Anchor Abby D. Phillip joins Wesley and Keith to discuss what’s being called one of the worst assaults on American democracy in decades. Are we witnessing the end of free and fair elections?...

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Exploring Queer Black Manhood from 2021-05-26T12:00:12

Brian Broome’s debut book has been described by critics as “a gift”. Broome joins Mara and Keith to share why he felt compelled to share his story of growing up Black and gay in Ohio, and what h...

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“Ethnic Cleansing Through Real Estate” from 2021-05-19T13:00:59

Mara, Wes and Keith are joined by guest co-host Roland Martin to discuss the release of police body cam video in the Andrew Brown Jr. shooting. Plus, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Abraham Gutm...

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“I don’t think Kaepernick will ever play [again].” from 2021-05-12T15:34:21

CNN Legal analyst and author Areva Martin joins Mara and Keith with their reaction to the news that Tim Tebow is likely returning to the NFL, while Colin Kaepernick is still blacklisted. Plus, w...

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“[Trump] has now launched his own platform.” from 2021-05-05T13:27:10

Mara, Wes and Keith are joined by CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates to discuss former President Trump’s new online platform. Will his supporters start posting on social media for him? Plus...

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“There’s An Orange Jumpsuit Waiting for Him” from 2021-04-21T18:00:56

How much time will Derek Chauvin serve for the murder of George Floyd? Plus, what was the key to a conviction in this case, and what can we expect from the upcoming cases against the other offic...

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“This Has Taken Us Over the Edge” from 2021-04-13T19:55:37

Minneapolis is reeling from another police killing of a Black man, just miles from the Chauvin murder trial currently underway. Mara, Wesley and Keith are joined by activist, attorney and former...

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“Brace Yourselves for the Possibility of an Acquittal” from 2021-04-09T19:30:15

Mara, Wesley and Keith are joined by the Minneapolis attorney who brought the George Floyd video to law enforcement’s attention in the days after it happened. Activist, attorney and former Presi...

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George Floyd’s Family Speaks: “That Was a Modern Day Lynching” from 2021-04-08T00:42:07

Mara, Wes and Keith are joined by George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd, who shares the one thing he wants people to know about his brother. Plus, attorney Benjamin Crump reacts to new developm...

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“The Hurt is So Deep” from 2021-04-02T12:10:05

Several witnesses took the stand in the Chauvin murder trial to detail the emotional events that took place that day.  How has the trauma and grief of re-living his death affected those wit...

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“The Most Important Police Prosecution in US History” from 2021-04-02T12:00:27

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in the death of George Floyd is underway. The jury heard opening arguments and the first witnesses took the stand in one of the big...

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“We don’t care about violence in this country” from 2021-03-24T12:46:35

Keith shares his  very personal connection to gun violence in the wake of the second mass shooting in a week. Plus, legendary journalist Ann Curry joins Mara and Keith  with her reacti...

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“Like nothing since the Jim Crow Era” from 2021-03-17T15:12:16

Journalist and podcast host Jemele Hill joins Mara, Wesley and Keith to discuss the most  intense fight for voting rights in decades. Plus, Wesley’s interview with Dr. Fauci on one year of ...

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Royal Family: “It Is A Deeply Racist Institution” from 2021-03-10T13:08:06

British scholar and author Kehinde Andrews on why the British monarchy is one of the world’s oldest white supremacist institutions. Plus, journalist and podcast host Farai Chideya joins Mara and...

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Drug abuse for Grown Ups from 2021-02-24T12:49:29

This week Keith and Wes are joined by Dr. Carl Hart to discuss his latest book, Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the land of fear.


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Baratunde and Buteau from 2021-02-17T13:20:51

Writer, and podcast host Baratunde Thurston joins Mara, Wesley, and Keith to help process the impeachment acquittal. Plus, actress and comedian Michelle Buteau on her new book, her Netflix speci...

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“Republicans want Trump...to run for office again.” from 2021-02-10T14:00:56

White House Correspondent for The Grio and CNN Political Commentator April Ryan joins Mara, Wesley and Keith with her take on the historic second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, and covering ...

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“An Audacious Power Play” from 2021-02-03T13:34:06

NYT columnist Charles Blow joins Mara, Wesley and Keith to share his plan for “an audacious power play” that could result in Black voters controlling up to 14 senate seats, and discuss his new b...

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“I'm done being uncomfortable for your comfort.” from 2021-01-27T11:00:37

CNN Commentator and political strategist Angela Rye joins Mara, Wesley and Keith to reflect on the first anniversary of Kobe Bryan’s...and the way forward in a post-Trump world. Is unifying the ...

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“I felt no protection whatsoever.” from 2021-01-20T02:00

Guest co-host Gayle King from CBS This Morning joins Mara, Wesley and Keith for a candid conversation about protecting black women...media in a post-trump world...and her reaction to the capitol...

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The Trump Insurgency? from 2021-01-13T12:15:11

Was the attack on the Capitol the beginning of a new era of White Supremacist violence? Plus, personal reflections from PBS NewsHour White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor...and DC-based vid...

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GEORGIA ON MY MIND from 2021-01-06T13:00:33

Georgia is in the midst of one of the greatest political shifts in American history, and it didn’t just happen. How did Stacey Abrams and other voting rights advocates turn the state blue? Will ...

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Just Talk About It from 2020-12-23T11:00:54

TV Personality Mike Hill joins Wesley, Mara and Keith to share all the details about his wedding to Real Housewife Cynthia Bailey. Plus he opens up about his new memoir, Open Mike, as we discuss th...

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The Trump Years from 2020-12-16T13:00:14

New York Times Editorial Writer Mara Gay joins Wesley, Mara and Keith to share about her month’s battle with COVID. Plus, we discuss Trump’s legacy and how this country’s recent reckoning with race...

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Should You Get The Vaccine? from 2020-12-09T13:00

Mara, Wesley and Keith are joined by Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton on whether or not you should get the COVID vaccine. Plus, why did social media star Olivia Jade choose Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table for ...

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How to Get Away With Murder from 2020-12-02T13:00

Wesley shares new reporting about the most prolific serial killer in US history. Plus, NYC Mayoral Candidate Maya Wiley on tackling the big urban issues of our time. 

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Run Tell This - Trailer from 2020-09-09T19:59:46

Join veteran Black journalists Mara Schiavocampo, Wesley Lowery and Keith Reed for their unvarnished take on politics, social justice, current events and pop culture, as they seek to provide true p...

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