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5d ago · Video

Finding Your Rhythm with Questlove

This week, legendary musician, producer, and filmmaker Questlove joins the show to reflect on a lifetime shaped by music. Questlove shares how he discovered his passion for drumming at an early age, the experiences that led to the formation of The Roots, and the unforgettable jam sessions that brought some of music’s biggest names together. He also talks about his latest documentary “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World)" which is out now. In this episode: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer, of Midi Health. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. Open your SoFi Checking & Savings account today - head to https://sofi.com/IMO to get started. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1d ago · Video

The Winner Takes It All (with Chris Hayes)

Chris Hayes wants to talk about things we’ve gone through. In his twenty-five years of covering American politics, Hayes says he’s never seen an election quite like the 2026 midterms. Together, we unpack the blue wave (2:17), what caused this pendulum swing (3:36), and how Hayes sees the next two years of Trump’s presidency (19:40). Then, he outlines the affordability crisis that shaped voters’ decisions (24:26), what he believes are the top three priorities for Democrats entering Congress (32:07), and the future of party leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries (41:17). On the back-half, we discuss how the Trump fever finally broke (53:22), our path to a more decent, pluralistic politics (56:45), Democrats’ handling of Gaza (1:08:15), and the road to 2028 (1:11:46). To close, Hayes reflects on the emotional toll of the past few years—and why he’s determined to see this chapter through (1:17:53). 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.
Oct 28 · Video

Find the Upside with Zainab Johnson

On this episode of IMO, comedian, actress, and writer Zainab Johnson joins Michelle and Craig to talk about her new stand-up special on Netflix, Toxically Optimistic, which was co-produced by Higher Ground. The three chat about Zainab’s upbringing, dating in her thirties, and what makes for standup-worthy material. 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.
Nov 1 · Video

You Can Know Everything (About the Economy) with Kyla Scanlon

The way Americans talk about money is changing. Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon has emerged as a fresh, influential voice in that conversation. Recently named one of TIME’s 100 Creators, her New York Times bestseller, In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work, has been hailed as “essential reading” by Jon Stewart. She joins us this week to offer her “boots-on-the-ground” understanding of the economy, ahead of the midterms. We discuss the top-line concerns she’s hearing from young Americans (2:20), the affordability crisis (4:02), why a booming stock market doesn’t reflect the broader economy (6:04), President Trump’s closing message to voters ahead of Tuesday (9:34), a stagnant labor market where companies are reluctant to hire or fire (15:03), and why traditional career advice no longer applies to today’s workplace—a subject she explores on her new Vox podcast Best of Luck (16:35). On the back-half, Scanlon reflects on her imaginative childhood in Kentucky (25:30), what she learned from working at a Hyundai dealership (32:29), and the leap of faith that brought her to Los Angeles (35:50). To close, she explains how she found her audience explaining economics on social media during the pandemic (37:35), Gen Z’s changing relationship to work (41:07), the rise of speculative investing (43:43), the economic implications of AI (53:15), and the ‘duty’ we have to hold onto to optimism (1:07:06). 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.
Oct 14 · Video

Acknowledge the Challenge with Kylie Kelce

This week, Not Gonna Lie podcast host, field hockey coach, and mom of four Kylie Kelce joins Michelle and Craig on IMO! They touch on Kylie’s Philadelphia roots, her certified tall girl status, and the example she aims to set for her children and the athletes she coaches. Plus, Kylie spills how she met her husband. 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.
Oct 21 · Video

Trust Your Creativity with Mahershala Ali

Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali joins the show to discuss his upbringing in the Bay Area, his conversion to Islam, and how becoming a father has shaped his perspective on life. Plus, he talks about his new film Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, which is out now. 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.
Oct 7 · Video

Stay Curious with Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad

This week, multi-hyphenate sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad join the show to discuss growing up in a supportive Houston household, the legacy of education in their family, and the HBCU experience at Howard University. Plus, they talk about Netflix’s reboot of A Different World, and how they developed careers in acting, dancing, producing and directing as two of the most iconic women in show business. 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.
4d ago · Video

Reality TV Rundown

Reality TV lovers Hunter and Peyton give us what the people want: A breakdown of OG favorites, niche standouts, competition-era hits and, of course, the blue-ribbon best of America’s finest medium, Reality TV. Plus, the girls reveal which reality TV show they would choose to star in. Hint: Both involve lovers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 25 · Video

Novelist Min Jin Lee (‘Pachinko’) Has Something to Teach Us

“The rules of engagement have changed already.” Novelist Min Jin Lee (Pachinko) is a beacon of wit and wisdom. She returns to the show this week with American Hagwon, the long-awaited third installment in her Korean diaspora quartet. We begin with the ten-year process of writing American Hagwon (3:25), the thesis guiding the novel (4:00), and her experiences with education after immigrating from South Korea to Queens, New York (8:53). Then, Lee describes her process conducting thousands of interviews for the book (14:20), her relationship to security (18:18), and the staggering effects of media on young people (21:55). On the back-half, we talk about her years at Yale (32:58), how her legal training at Georgetown shaped her approach to fiction (44:32), and the risks of artificial intelligence (45:55). To close, Lee unpacks the dreams we defer for our families (1:10:22), her advice to “choose the important over the urgent” (1:20:07), and the premise for her next novel, Marshall Plan (1:26:30). 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.
Aug 26 · Video

Write Down the Stupid Thoughts with Jon Stewart

On this episode of IMO, comedian, writer & producer Jon Stewart opens up about being a child of divorce, his brutal early days on the New York stand up scene, and how he discovered his comedic voice. He also reflects on the challenge of balancing work and family life during The Daily Show’s rise, and the responsibilities of comedians in an intense political climate. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. In this episode: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer, of Midi Health 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/imo Use code IMO at checkout ⛵ 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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