The Politics

For over 40 years, William Wyler was one of Hollywood’s most dependable classicists, culminating in 1968 with the ultimate New Hollywood-era throwback to Old Hollywood, Funny Girl. Then, for his final film in 1970, Wyler uncharacteristically directed a searing indictment of conte ...  Show more

Comedian and bestselling author Amber Ruffin stops by to tell Stephen how it felt to be uninvited to her hosting gig at the 2025 White House Correspondents Dinner. Watch her new show, “Have I Got News For You,” streaming on Max. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p ...  Show more

Black History Month is a time to remember and reflect on Black heritage. This hour features powerful conversations from past episodes on how we can confront the past to move toward a better future. Guests include historian and preservationist Brent Leggs, community organizer Cole ...  Show more

Television host Amber Ruffin, comedian/actor Marlon Wayans, and sports journalist Jemele Hill debate the week’s top stories with Charlamagne Tha God. Plus, the legendary Whoopi Goldberg stops by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choice ...  Show more

Mike gives his list of the best podcasts of the past calendar year. He also talks with Sonari Glinton, host of the Shattering the System podcast, which tells the story of a politically connected predator who operated out of West Hollywood, and Lauren Chooljian, host of the The 13 ...  Show more