Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Terry Bradshaw sits down with Craig Melvin on this week's episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it looks like to keep winning long after the final whistle. He opens up about the three divorces that sent him to therapy, the twelve years it took him to get love right, and how he went from walking away from CBS to building one of football's most iconic...

In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his previously recorded full TODAY interview with former President Barack Obama for an inside look at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. From his thoughts on the Iran deal to the realities of navigating today’s media landscape, Obama opens up about his ongoing legacy and shares his reflections on Michelle Obama’s lasting im...

Ready to take a deep breath and find some inspiration? A brand-new season of Making Space with Hoda Kotb  is officially here. Every Wednesday, Hoda sits down for open, soul stirring conversations with people who have walked through fire and come out stronger. This season, she’s diving into what it really means to pivot, heal, and find your purpose. Expect raw, real-life wisdom on navigating big tr...

Rapper and entrepreneur Jeezy sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about evolution, faith, and turning adversity into an opportunity. He explains how a childhood spent navigating his parents' divorce and a hustler’s economy in Georgia shaped a foundation he still draws on today. Jeezy also details his incredible journey from selling mixtapes out...

WNBA Champion and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about identity, resilience, and what it looks like to keep raising the bar after you’ve already done everything. She talks about her journey from a late blooming kid who hated sweating to one of the most decorated athletes in women’s sports history and shares h...

A brand-new season of Open Book with Jenna is here!   Join Jenna Bush Hager every Thursday as she sits down with some of today's most beloved authors and storytellers for conversations about the books everyone is talking about. This season, we'll explore the hottest reads of the summer, the creative process behind unforgettable stories, the genres readers can't get enough of, and the movie and TV...

Sports agent and Klutch Sports founder Rich Paul sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about resilience, loss, and the power of creating your own luck. He explains how a vintage jersey led to a life changing encounter with LeBron James and details his journey to building one of the world’s most successful sports agencies, including why he still ha...

Bestselling author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about identity, fatherhood, and the courage to change your mind. He explains why he refuses to apologize for rethinking his own ideas and details key insights from his latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point, including what Harvard’s 40-plus varsity sports r...

On this week’s episode of Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin, Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about how to live a life of purpose, optimism and fulfillment. Brooks reveals the simple habits he believes support meaning, explains why boredom plays a critical role in restoring it, and details how falling into the “striver’s trap,” the life...

Investor and business leader Mellody Hobson sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about motherhood, money, and what it takes to keep going. Mellody opens up about growing up on Chicago’s South Side with a single mom who bought easter dresses instead of paying the light bill, the fifth grade spelling test that changed the course of her life, and ho...

Before the 2026 NBA playoffs began, NBA Champion and 6-Time All-Star Jayson Tatum sat down with Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full for an unfiltered look at his journey from the courts of St. Louis to the top of the basketball world. Tatum opens up about the moment he tore his Achilles against the Knicks in the 2025 playoffs, what he heard, what he felt, and what the 47-week road back has really look...

Comedian and Author Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for one of his most personal conversations yet. Roy opens up about his complicated relationship with his father, bombing early in his career at the Apollo Theater, and the reason he left The Daily Show. Roy also shares how becoming a father forced him to confront his childhood and choose a differ...

NBA Champion and All-Star Anthony Davis joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full for an unfiltered look at his journey from Chicago to the top of the basketball world. Davis shares the story of his 7-inch growth spurt in high school and the moment his father stopped him from quitting the game altogether. He also opens up about his current chapter with the Washington Wizards, his ambition to play 20 s...

NYU Professor, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices on modern masculinity, Scott Galloway joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to discuss the moments that defined his life and career. Scott opens up about the night his mother became ill, when he had just $700 to his name. It was a pivotal moment that changed everything and fueled two decades of hard work. Scott also dives in...

4-time Olympic gold medalist and 3-time National Championship winning coach Dawn Staley joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to talk about the moments that defined her life and career. Dawn explores the shifting landscape of basketball, unpacking the cultural barriers that still prevent a female NBA head coach and warning that the modern NIL era is "out of control." She also opens up about her be...

In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his full TODAY interview with Lindsey Vonn for an inside look at her recovery and what comes next. From the Olympic crash that shocked the world to her grueling road back and unfinished dreams of a comeback, Vonn opens up about the moment that changed everything. Plus, she shares how Mariska Hargitay visited her in the hospital and ho...

Hey Glass Half Full fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer. In this episode, Dylan sits down with Erin Andrews for a conversation as raw and real as it gets — from her long journey to motherhood through IVF and surrogacy to the messy, beautiful reality of raising a toddler while working one of the most demanding jobs i...

Actress and producer Regina Hall, known for her roles in One Battle After Another, Scary Movie, and Girls Trip joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to discuss the moments that shaped her life. From losing her father while in journalism school to facing multiple rejections before landing her first big acting gig, Regina reflects on her career and decisions that led to her success. She also opens u...

Hey Glass Half Full fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – an all-new podcast series from TODAY.   You know her as TODAY’s candid third hour host. But Dylan Dreyer is also a mom of 3 boys in New York City, trying to figure out the big stuff: how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids and keep her sanity along the way. And like every parent, so...

Comedian Jim Gaffigan joins Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin to discuss his stand-up comedy career and the years it took to find success. From jealousy and failure to losing his mother at a young age, Jim reflects on the moments that shaped his life and work. Plus, he and Craig bond over parenting, bourbon and choosing to see the glass as half full. Glass Half Full is a new podcast from TODAY’s C...

In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Carmelo Anthony joins Craig for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, fatherhood and the forces that shaped his life on and off the court. The NBA Hall of Famer reflects on the losses that shaped him, the moments that changed his path, and the pride he takes in watching his son follow in his footsteps at Syracuse. Carmelo also shares hi...

In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin , Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing conversation that begins with a decision she made to confront her lifelong shyness. She opens up about her inner world and the shock of becoming a writer suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she’s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world,...

In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin , basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal sits down with Craig for an honest conversation about the moments that shaped his life on and off the court. From an early turning point that pushed him to take basketball seriously to the values instilled by his parents at a young age, Shaq reflects on the mindset that fueled his success and continues to dri...

On Glass Half Full, TODAY’s Craig Melvin sets out to answer one burning question: What shapes people? Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that momen...