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Taraji P. Henson - "The Color Purple" - Extended Interview

Season 28 E 122 • 12/15/2023

Actor Taraji P. Henson discusses how the 2023 movie "The Color Purple" captures vital truths about the Black experience and shares how she is helping fight the stigma around mental health.

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph - "The Holdovers" - Extended Interview
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Journalist and author Mehdi Hasan discusses the Israel-Hamas war, the censorship of Palestinian voices and his book "Win Every Argument."
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Stuart Fischbein - "Birthing Instincts" - Extended Interview
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S.A. Cosby - "All the Sinners Bleed" - Extended Interview
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Best-selling author S.A. Cosby discusses receiving praise from Barack Obama and Stephen King, his novel "All the Sinners Bleed" and the theme of tragic masculinity present in his work.
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Robin Thede - "Candy Cane Lane" - Extended Interview
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Comedian and actor Robin Thede talks about her role as a Christmas figurine in the holiday film "Candy Cane Lane" and reflects on her award-winning series "A Black Lady Sketch Show.
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Rubin discusses improving the criminal justice system via his REFORM Alliance initiative and partnering with young athletes for his company Fanatics.
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Jelly Roll - "Whitsitt Chapel" - Extended Interview
The Daily ShowS28 E118

Country artist Jelly Roll talks about his album "Whitsitt Chapel," performing with Three 6 Mafia, meeting Dolly Parton and how he nearly fought with The Black Keys over a misunderstanding.
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Zoya Akhtar - "The Archies" - Extended Interview
The Daily ShowS28 E119

Director Zoya Akhtar talks about her Bollywood film "The Archies," dealing with the Indian paparazzi, the importance of inclusive storytelling and the pros and cons of working with family.
12/12/2023
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Vir Das - "Landing" - Extended Interview
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Vir Das talks about his stand-up special "Landing," using humor to handle controversy and why his comedy shows are the perfect place for Indian singles to hook up.
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Mike Massimino - "Moonshot" - Extended Interview
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Former astronaut Mike Massimino talks about getting rejected from NASA three times and shares advice from his book "Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the Impossible."
12/14/2023
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11:10

Taraji P. Henson - "The Color Purple" - Extended Interview
The Daily ShowS28 E122

Actor Taraji P. Henson discusses how the 2023 movie "The Color Purple" captures vital truths about the Black experience and shares how she is helping fight the stigma around mental health.
12/15/2023
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