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The Weekend

The Weekend

MS NOW, Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, Jackie Alemany
In Bed with Nick and Megan

In Bed with Nick and Megan

Earwolf & Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally
The Dissenters with Debra Messing and Mandana Dayani

The Dissenters with Debra Messing and Mandana Dayani

Dear Media, Mandana Dayani and Debra Messing

8 DE FEV.

Trump’s Economy Weakens

February, 8 2026, 8AM; This week the Labor Department said job openings in December dropped to their lowest level in five years, and layoffs surged in January to their highest level since 2009 during the Great Recession. Even members of President Trump's party are raising the alarm heading into this year's midterms. Senate Repbulicans worry backlash to Trump’s handling of the economy and his aggressive deportation policies could cause a Democratic wave that sweeps both the House and Senate. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joins The Weekend to discuss the current state of the economy. Actor Lena Waithe also joins The Weekend to discuss her new play Trinity and the Trump administration’s attempt to rewrite Black history in America. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

41min
10/02/2024

WWDTM: Lena Waithe

This week, A Thousand and One producer and Emmy winner Lena Waithe joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Maz Jobrani to talk Blockbuster, Jennifer Aniston, and Guy Fieri. Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free listening. Learn more at https://plus.npr.org/waitwait Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

48min
23/02/2022

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe, the trailblazing producer, actor, and Emmy-winning screenwriter of Netflix’s “Master of None” and creator of BET's "Twenties," trades stories with Tig about their early days as assistants in Hollywood, and how to be a great mentor. Tig and Lena offer advice to a retiree struggling with boredom, a long-distance girlfriend who wants to spice up her Zoom dates, and a woman about to become a grandmother who wants to be called something more hip than ‘grandma.’ This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (go to Indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), and Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

42min
30/03/2023

Lena Waithe

This week, Kevin Harts sits down with actor, writer and producer Lena Waithe. They discuss creating equitable opportunities for diverse creators, how they decide who to work with in the industry and bringing the city of Chicago to life on the screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58min
17/08/2020

Catching Up with Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe gets into virtual bed with Nick and Megan to discuss auditioning for Master of None, writing Queen & Slim, and discovering your artistic voice.

40min
28/07/2019

Talk Easy Throwback: Lena Waithe

Another great throwback from the Talk Easy Vault! Lena Waithe has been making waves in Hollywood since she arrived in 2006 from Chicago — you just didn’t know it. Although a writer at heart, Waithe has also learned how to do just about everything else in this industry. She produced Dear White People (the movie), has a role in Steve Spielberg’s next film, and, oh, yeah, created an upcoming Showtime drama called The Chi, due later this year. Most recently, you've probably seen her breaking barriers (and hearts) as Denise in Aziz Ansari's hit Netflix show, "Master of None". Vying for Emmy consideration this fall, Waithe has done a fair bit of interviews in recent months. Just not one like this. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h15min
23/01/2025

Work in Progress: Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe spent her childhood watching classic '90s sitcoms, dreaming of one day becoming a writer — and she made it happen! The Hollywood powerhouse made history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing for "Master of None" and is the creator of several shows, including "The Chi."The Emmy-winning writer, actor, producer, and podcast host shares with Sophia the invaluable advice she got in college that set her on the path to success, the writers that influenced her, what it was like when she first got to L.A. without any connections, embracing the things that make you different, and her advice to aspiring writers.Plus, Lena reveals what inspired her new podcast, Legacy Talk (distributed by Lemonada Media), why she got into the publishing game, and all the details on her company’s first ever children’s book “What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice” — out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h3min
21/02/2018

Lena Waithe Says Have a Dream... and a Sponsor

The actor and writer is having a big year—but it took a lot of work, patience, and some financial help from her mom to get here. Check out the newest addition to our Opportunity Costs series: our class pride and shame website! See what your fellow listeners feel pride and shame about when it comes to their current class status, and add your feelings to the mix. Did you know we have a weekly email newsletter for the Death, Sex & Money community? Every Wednesday we send out podcast listening recommendations, fascinating letters from our inbox and updates from the show. Sign up at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter. And follow the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Got a story to share? Email us any time at deathsexmoney@wnyc.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25min
19/06/2024

Yesterday’s Price Isn’t Today’s Price featuring Lena Waithe

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to Emmy-winning writer, actress and producer Lena Waithe about being a trailblazer, and how she keeps a level head in an ever-changing industry. Plus, they talk about dating apps, summer shading, the “pay to play” theory, and much more. This episode was recorded in Boston at WBUR CitySpace and in New York City as part of Tribeca Festival. WBUR – City Space Tribeca Audio Storytelling ------------------------------------------------------ Come see Vibe Check LIVE in Los Angeles on July 14th at The Ford. Tickets here You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h22min
16/12/2019

Lena Waithe on Police Violence and “Queen & Slim”

Lena Waithe is the screenwriter and creator of the Showtime series “The Chi,” about the South Side of Chicago, but she tells Jelani Cobb, “Getting your own TV show is like getting beaten to death by your own dream.” Her first script for a feature film is “Queen & Slim,” directed by Melina Matsoukas. It’s about a man and woman who are on a not-great first date, during which they unintentionally kill a police officer at a traffic stop that escalates. “I just wanted to write something about us. But unfortunately, if I’m writing about us, how can I ignore the fact that we’re being hunted?” The film arrives in the aftermath two notorious police killings of black people in their homes—Botham Jean in Dallas and Atatiana Jefferson in Fort Worth—only the latest in a long line of similar murders. “I do not want that kind of publicity for my film,” Waithe says. “I am like every other black person. . . . Every time these stories hit our phones, a piece of us dies, because we know that we could be next.”

21min
08/12/2019

Lena Waithe

Just over two years ago, actor, writer, and producer Lena Waithe made Hollywood history when she stood on stage with an Emmy award in her hand, and she’s been on a roll ever since. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks to Laithe about how that Emmy changed her life, and her new movie “Queen and Slim” that has people talking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

45min
19/07/2018

Lena Waithe on Staying True to Herself and What Inspires Her | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 12)

Chef and Momofuku founder Dave Chang sits down with Lena Waithe to discuss why she doesn't want people to strive to be "the next Lena Waithe" (1:35), where she gets her inspiration (21:01), and why she decided to write in a chef character in her show 'The Chi' (37:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47min
12/06/2017

Episode 58 - Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe has been making waves in Hollywood since she arrived in 2006 from Chicago — you just didn’t know it. Although a writer at heart, Waithe has also learned how to do just about everything else in this industry. She produced Dear White People (the movie), has a role in Steve Spielberg’s next film, and, oh, yeah, created an upcoming Showtime drama called The Chi, due later this year. Most recently, you've probably seen her breaking barriers (and hearts) as Denise in Aziz Ansari's hit Netflix show, "Master of None". Vying for Emmy consideration this fall, Waithe has done a fair bit of interviews in recent months. Just not one like this. ------------------------------------------------- Music for the show is by Dylan Peck. Original illustrations by Krishna Shenoi: www.krishnabalashenoi.com/. Learn more about Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso at www.talkeasypod.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h15min
20/06/2023

The Culture That Made Me Queer

Sometimes before we have the language to describe ourselves, we have the culture in front of us to help — the movies, TV shows, and music we listened to and watched that's had a lasting impact. In honor of Pride Month, we ask three creatives about the culture that made them queer: writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe; Tony Award-winning actor and singer Alex Newell; and writer and comedian Guy Branum. Plus, Sam shares his own story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40min
17/09/2020

Lena Waithe: The Truth-Teller, on Breaking the Rules, and Mentorship

This week’s episode of The Dissenters Debra and Mandana sit down with the truth teller Lena Waithe, a multitalented screenwriter, producer and actress and the first ever black women to win an Emmy for comedy writing. She geeked out over her love of TV, and was so honest about her journey getting there and how it makes her feel. Go to hellorory.com/DISSENTERS to try out nightly defense for just $5. It’s free to chat with the doctor, and your first order is just $5! Check out Clean Cause and take 20% off your next purchase at cleancause.com using code DISSENTERS PayPal is making it easy to pay safely, quickly and easily. Download the PayPal app today. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h7min
16/06/2025

More than 2,100 anti-Trump demonstrations held across U.S. over weekend

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, June 16 and reports on more than five million attending anti-Trump demonstrations over the weekend, Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband killed in their home Saturday in an apparent act of political violence, and new fallout over Donald Trump's unprecedented move to deploy active duty troops in L.A. Rep. Kelly Morrison, Eugene Robinson, Paul Rieckhoff and Lena Waithe join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

42min
26/11/2019

Amanpour: Jenna Ellis, Neal Katyal, Pat Mitchell and Lena Waithe

Jenna Ellis, senior legal adviser for the Trump 2020 campaign, joins Christiane Amanpour to give her defense of President Trump and explains why his behavior is not impeachable. Neal Katyal, former Acting U.S. Solicitor General and author of "Impeach: The Case Against Donald Trump," pushes back against Ellis' claims and gives his legal view. Pat Mitchell, the former head of CNN productions and first woman head of PBS, speaks candidly about her life in media, activism and growing older in the public eye. She reflects on "Becoming a Dangerous Woman"; and why she chose this as the title of her new memoir. Our Alison Stewart sits down with Lena Waithe, award-winning screenwriter, to talk about writing her first feature film, "Queen & Slim," a tale of bloodshed, race, trauma and hope.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

58min
18/11/2019 • SOMENTE PARA ASSINANTES

Lena Waithe on Police Violence and “Queen & Slim”

Lena Waithe is the screenwriter and creator of the Showtime series “The Chi,” about the South Side of Chicago, but she tells Jelani Cobb, “Getting your own TV show is like getting beaten to death by your own dream.” Her first script for a feature film is “Queen & Slim,” directed by Melina Matsoukas. It’s about a man and woman who are on a not-great first date, during which they unintentionally kill a police officer at a traffic stop that escalates. “I just wanted to write something about us. But unfortunately, if I’m writing about us, how can I ignore the fact that we’re being hunted?” The film arrives in the aftermath two notorious police killings of black people—Botham Jean in Dallas and Atatiana Jefferson in Fort Worth—only the latest in a long line of similar tragedies. “I do not want that kind of publicity for my film,” Waithe says. “I am like every other black person. . . . Every time these stories hit our phones, a piece of us dies, because we know that we could be next.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

21min

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