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1 day ago · Video

Harness the Hustle with 2 Chainz

This week, Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur 2 Chainz joins the show to discuss growing up as an only child in College Park, playing basketball, and the business of trapping. Plus, 2 Chainz goes deep on what it meant to reconnect with his father late in life. In this episode: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer, of Midi Health Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Sept · Video

The Michelle Obama Interview (from “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso”)

This week, we're taking a break and sharing something special, from Talk Easy, part of our podcast network at Higher Ground. On Talk Easy, host Sam Fragoso shares deeply researched conversations with actors, politicians, activists and so many others, getting guests to open up in ways they haven't before. In this episode, Sam talks with Mrs. Obama. They get into her pivot to podcasting, her version of doomscrolling, and why these times are janky. She describes the complicated dynamics of life inside (and outside) the White House, the enduring influence of her late mother, the beloved Marian Robinson, and how her hard-fought belief in the American people has never faltered. For more episodes, watch and listen to Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
07/06/2021

Looking Towards American Renewal

President Obama and Bruce discuss the hope for American unification, they ask themselves what defines cultural appropriation, and Bruce shares memories from when he was writing "Born in the USA." -- Archival clips courtesy of Sofa Entertainment, MLB, and Drew Associates' ´The Children Were Watching.´ Watch the whole documentary on the Criterion Channel.¨ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 days ago

Play It Again: Gloria Steinem

Rest in peace to writer and activist Gloria Steinem. The trajectory of Steinem’s life and work was unparalleled. Her cultural and political impact, incalculable. We sat to discuss the life-altering procedure she had completed at age 22, why she helped create the women's liberation movement alongside Dorothy Pitman Hughes and Flo Kennedy, and how she learned to become angry—on her own behalf—about race and gender bias throughout America. Original air date: December 15, 2019 As always, our email: talkeasypod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 Aug · Video

Celebrate Your Girlfriends with Rita Wilson

Actress, singer, producer and all-around great friend Rita Wilson stops by the show! Rita’s here to talk about her record “Sound of a Woman,” and how she channels her personal experiences into her artistry. Plus, Rita shares more about her early days on The Brady Bunch, how she continues to evolve, and Michelle gives the story of how they became close friends. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 days ago · Video

It’s Time to Give Nick Offerman (‘Parks and Recreation’) His Flowers

These days Nick Offerman appears to be one of the few remaining men who enjoys “making things rather than destroying things.” Career-best performances, best-selling books, a wooden, cedar-strip canoe built out of his Los Angeles Offerman Woodshop. Nick does what he can (and then some). He joins us this week on the heels of his double Emmy nominations to talk through his emotionally complex performance in Margo’s Got Money Troubles, its connection to his past (8:48), and the range of projects born from his tendency to keep busy (13:10). Then, we turn to the words of the late, beloved poet Wendell Berry (15:35), Offerman’s rural upbringing in Illinois (16:45), and his timely role in the crime thriller Sovereign (26:55) On the back-half, we talk about masculinity in America (30:35), Ben Shapiro’s vexing response to Offerman’s Emmy-winning turn in The Last of Us (40:52), what Parks and Recreation symbolizes to its fans, new and old (56:00), and why he believes “if you can finish your day having offered more flowers than you’ve stepped on… that’s a good goal” (1:05:40). Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠. As always, our email: talkeasypod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Introducing Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

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17 Jun · Video

Be a Dumb Genius with Kevin Hart

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart talks about why he put down the basketball shoes and picked up the mic to pursue a long running career in comedy and entertainment. He opens up about his fatherhood journey and the crucial lessons he learned from his mother and a fateful run in with his own father. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. Use code imo at https://incogni.com/imo to get an exclusive 60% off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Aug

You Need to Learn to Say No (Even to an Inauguration) with Taraji P. Henson [From the Archives]

Today we're revisiting one of IMO's most beloved episodes. Actress, businesswoman, and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson joins to talk about setting boundaries, why Michelle didn't attend the inauguration, post-White House therapy, and the glories of the Real Housewives franchise. Plus Craig gets a birthday surprise! Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Introducing: Lemme Say This

Listen to Lemme Say This wherever you get your podcasts on May 22nd. You can listen ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. Bonus content available exclusively on Wondery+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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