Dolly Parton & James Patterson
Trevor covers Russia's war on Ukraine, New Yorkers get canceled by The Daily Show, and Dolly Parton and James Patterson discuss their novel and Parton's accompanying album "Run, Rose, Run."
Episodes
41
December 15, 2021 – Jodie Turner-Smith
COVID-19 cases surge in the world of professional sports, Dulcé Sloan breaks down the history of Kwanzaa, and actor Jodie Turner-Smith discusses her role on the miniseries “Anne Boleyn.”
42
December 16, 2021 – Bruno Le Maire
Trevor highlights China’s investments in Africa, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic star in a holiday rom-com, and French finance minister Bruno Le Maire discusses an inclusive future for France.
43
January 18, 2022 – Bernice A. King
Australia deports unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic, the CDC issues confusing COVID-19 guidelines, and Dr. Bernice A. King discusses The King Center and “It Starts with Me.”
44
January 19, 2022 – Ariana DeBose
U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson lands in hot water for partying during lockdown, Jordan Klepper revisits the January 6 Capitol riot, and actor Ariana DeBose discusses “West Side Story.”
45
January 20, 2022 – Francis Ngannou
Republicans and Democrats spar over voting rights legislation, Desi Lydic talks to influencers encouraging vaccination, and UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou chats with Trevor.
46
Jay Shetty
The NFL playoffs have a historic weekend, Trevor examines the West Elm Caleb online controversy, and author and mindfulness expert Jay Shetty discusses his partnership with the Calm app.
47
W. Kamau Bell
President Biden is overheard insulting a reporter over a hot mic, Trevor examines beefs in the music industry, and W. Kamau Bell discusses his docuseries “We Need to Talk About Cosby.”
48
Rick Glassman
Supreme Court judge Stephen Breyer announces his imminent retirement, Trevor examines the ethics of stock trading by members of Congress, and Rick Glassman discusses “As We See It.”
49
Lindsey Vonn
Roy Wood Jr. reacts to COVID-19 chaos in U.S. schools, Ronny Chieng presents an international perspective of America, and skier Lindsey Vonn discusses her memoir “Rise: My Story.”
50
Barbara Lee
Desi Lydic reports on a trucker protest in Canada, Trevor examines a controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and Spotify, and Rep. Barbara Lee discusses “Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power.”
51
Bakari Sellers
Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL, Ronny Chieng offers alternatives to traditional burials, and “Who Are Your People?” author Bakari Sellers discusses his children’s book.
52
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Vladimir Putin gets defensive about Russian aggression toward Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. learns about Black representation on cereal boxes, and actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw discusses “The Girl Before.”
53
Johnny Knoxville
Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on discrimination against Black coaches in the NFL, Michael Kosta dives into a sewer tunnel conspiracy, and Johnny Knoxville chats about his movie “Jackass Forever.”
54
Michael S. Regan
Facebook’s Metaverse users fall victim to virtual groping, Joe Rogan faces severe backlash over his extensive use of the N-word, and EPA administrator Michael S. Regan sits down with Trevor.
55
Robert Glasper
A jet company offers couples a romantic Mile High Club experience, several blue states announce an end to COVID-19 mask mandates, and Robert Glasper discusses his album “Black Radio III.”
56
Frances Haugen
Trevor examines the racist history of America’s highway system, Dulcé Sloan highlights Black romance novelists, and whistleblower Frances Haugen discusses Facebook’s destructive effects.
57
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
Canada’s trucker protest gains support from conservatives in the U.S., Ronny Chieng and Roy Wood Jr. talk sports, and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson discusses his documentary “Summer of Soul.”
58
India.Arie
Grammy Award-winning artist India.Arie has a special conversation with Trevor about how Spotify compensates artists and reflects on Joe Rogan’s history of using the N-word on his podcast.
59
Hasan Minhaj
Conservatives rally to ban books from America’s school libraries, Roy Wood Jr. honors trailblazing Black winter Olympians, and Hasan Minhaj talks about his stand-up tour “The King’s Jester.”
60
Jessica Kingdon & Willie O’Ree
England’s Prince Andrew settles his sexual abuse lawsuit, Trevor talks to trailblazing NHL hockey legend Willie O’Ree, and filmmaker Jessica Kingdon discusses her documentary “Ascension.”
