Jemele Hill is Unbothered

Actress Vivica A. Fox joins Jemele to discuss her storied career, which spans multiple decades. Vivica also discusses her Lifetime movie franchise, transitioning into entrepreneurship, and why she chose acting. Vivica also reveals whether she’d like to see a Set It Off reboot, and why she initially turned down Two Can Play That Game multiple times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Journalist Lisa Ling joins Jemele to discuss the new season of her CNN show, “This is Life with Lisa Ling,” which will explore historical events that have largely been ignored. Ling also shares how the racial bullying she experienced as a child contributed to her identity struggles early on, and why she feels a responsibility to use her platform to speak out against the explosion of hate crimes to...

Celebrated actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish joins Jemele to discuss her new movie, The Card Counter, what it was like filming her first love scene, and her upcoming role as Olympic gold medalist and track icon Florence Griffith Joyner. Haddish also shares details about her relationship with rapper and actor, Common, and how her life experience has shaped her comedy. Jemele also gives thoughts on...

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown joins Jemele to discuss her hit Disney series “Big Shot,” why she decided to step away from the wildly-popular show “Community,” and her Twitter relationship with actor Chris Evans. Yvette also shares the story of how music mogul Michael Bivins once managed her singing career. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on Facebook’s recent shutdown. Learn more about your ad choice...

Comedian, actress and author Phoebe Robinson joins Jemele to discuss her new book, Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes. Phoebe also discusses what it was like to tour with former First Lady Michelle Obama on her book tour, how she found her voice in comedy, and how it feels to have her first stand-up comedy special debuting on HBO Max. Also, Jemele has some advice for the loud and w...

Tamron Hall joins Jemele to discuss how her show, the Tamron Hall Show, has evolved after three seasons and why she chooses to be so vulnerable and open with her audience. Tamron also discusses her motherhood journey, her new fiction novel, As The Wicked Watch, and shares some memories of her close friend, Prince. Plus, Jemele weighs in on the Drake vs Michael Jackson debate. Learn more about your...

Actress Jasmine Guy joins Jemele to discuss her portrayal of the iconic character Whitley Gilbert on the classic series, “A Different World.” Jasmine explains how authenticity was lacking in the show early on, and how the arrival of executive producer Debbie Allen changed the direction of the show and helped it become a cult classic. She also shares what the recent Different World reunion show mea...

Political talk show host Joy-Ann Reid joins Jemele to discuss the success of her wildly popular nightly political discussion show, “The Reid Out,” what it’s like being the only black woman with a political show in primetime, and why having a previous show cancelled on MSNBC liberated her. Joy also breaks down why she went after Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and Jemele pays tribute to actor Michael...

Iconic hit makers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis join Jemele to discuss their debut album, Jam and Lewis: Volume 1. They also discuss their career longevity, what it was like working with some of the biggest names in music, including Prince and Janet Jackson. They also share how the death of George Floyd impacted them, and if they plan on participating in a Verzuz battle. Plus, Jemele gives her thought...

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins Jemele to discuss his upcoming blockbuster projects, which include leading roles in Candyman, Matrix 4 and Aquaman 2. Yahya also shares why he began going to therapy, how he’s learning to celebrate his successes, and finding balance in fame. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on the Jeopardy controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Yara Shahidi joins Jemele to discuss the fourth season of “Grown-ish,” and the growth of her character, Zoey. Yara also shares details about her college experience at Harvard, including how she feels heading into her final year and who her favorite professor is. She also discusses what it was like growing up around Prince, and what she hopes to accomplish with the production company she be...

Acclaimed actress Sanaa Lathan joins Jemele to discuss her new Netflix series “Hit & Run,” and making her feature directorial debut with her upcoming project, “On The Come Up.” She also shares what fans can expect from the next chapter of the cult classic “The Best Man,” and why her and her Best Man castmates have remained so close over the years. Plus, Jemele has some thoughts on the recent trend...

Comedian and talk show host and Sam Jay joins Jemele to discuss her groundbreaking HBO show, “Pause,” how she’s adapting to stardom, how losing her parents shaped her life and career, and why she chose to make her significant other a big part of her comedy act. Sam also discusses what it’s like writing for Saturday Night Live and Jemele gives her thoughts on DaBaby’s recent controversy. Learn more...

Patti Labelle joins Jemele to discuss her iconic career, her Verzuz battle with Gladys Knight, and if it was fair to label her a “diva.” She also shares stories about her friendship with Aretha Franklin, the obstacles she had to become as a black female performer and why she chose not to marry Otis Williams from the Temptations. Plus, Jemele responds to the people who took issue with her tweet abo...

Activist, organizer and author Tamika Mallory joins Jemele to discuss her book, “State of Emergency,” which details her history with activism and how organizing is critical to freedom movements. Tamika also shares the personal demons she’s had to overcome, and how she stays the course during the country’s most challenging moments. She also responds to those who have criticized her for lacking tran...

Actor Michael B. Jordan joins Jemele to discuss his starring role in “Without Remorse,” remaking the classic film, “The Thomas Crown Affair” and how he’s been able to succeed at playing roles that weren’t written for black characters. He also discusses what motivated him to start his own production company, and Jemele tries to pin him down about whether his notable character, Killmonger, will retu...

Jill Scott joins Jemele for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about her musical career, the fears she has a black woman raising a black son, and the aspirations she has beyond music and performing. Jill also reflects on her debut album “Who is Jill Scott?” turning 20 years old and how the pandemic has forced her to create more balance in her life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

In the premiere episode of Season 3, R&B icon Mary J. Blige joins Jemele to discuss her new documentary, “My Life,” which takes a deeply personal look at the singer’s signature album. Mary also discusses her upcoming acting roles, including her role as Dinah Washington in Aretha Franklin’s biopic, “Respect.” She also discusses how she dealt with insecurity and self esteem issues, and whether she’s...

Jemele relives the best moments and interviews from Season 2 with the annual JHIUs (pronounced JOO-e). Jemele will give out awards for best story told on the podcast, realest moment, most memorable guest, and others. You’ll hear from some of the season’s best guests, including John Legend, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, Questlove, Ellen Pompeo, Leslie Jones, Michael Smith and more. Learn more...

In this special episode in collaboration with More Than A Vote, Jemele explores the hesitancy in the African-American community to take the Covid-19 vaccine. She unpacks how the medical community’s historical and current mistreatment of African Americans has fueled vaccine reluctance, breaks down myths about the vaccine, and how the experts’ messaging can address the distrust. Jemele speaks with v...

Filmmaker Barry Jenkins joins Jemele to discuss his groundbreaking new television series, The Underground Railroad, how the success of his Oscar-winning movie Moonlight changed his life, and what it’s been like seeing the careers of actors he’s worked with — such as Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight) — continue to ascend. Barry and Jemele also debate if Die Ha...

LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, joins Jemele to discuss what’s at stake in Georgia’s two Senate elections. Brown also shares how her organization has been able to reach thousands of black voters in Georgia, why so many African Americans are disillusioned by the voting and political processes, and the burgeoning political power of black people in the South. Learn more about yo...

Rapper and actor Method Man joins Jemele to discuss his role as shady lawyer Davis MacLean on Starz’s “Power Book II: Ghost,” the spinoff to the hit series “Power.” Method also discusses his new podcast on the Marvel Comic Universe, how and why he fell in love with comics as a kid, and what comic book role he’d love to play. He also talks about how he felt he was portrayed in Wu-Tang Clan’s docume...

Actor Taraji P. Henson joins Jemele for an introspective and personal conversation about mental health. Taraji shares why she has publicly disclosed her own mental health journey, and what she hopes to accomplish with her new Facebook Watch show that’s centered on mental wealthness. Taraji also gets candid about the fight for pay equity for Black women in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choice...

Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones joins Jemele to discuss her incredible career journey, which has included stand-up comedy, acting, and now hosting the iconic game show “Supermarket Sweep.” Leslie also discusses working with Eddie Murphy on the Coming to America sequel, and how her running social media commentary about popular television shows has become a hit with fans. She also shares why s...