The Carlos Watson Show
The Carlos Watson Show brings bold, impactful conversations with culture-defining celebrities, intellectual pioneers and changemakers, spotlighting the voices you need to hear to make sense of this important time in American history.
Host: Carlos
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Logan Browning
Logan Browning
Carlos talks to American actress Logan Browning about how she first got involved in acting, her experience starring in the Netflix series Dear White People and her journey with meditation.
Christine Chiu
Christine Chiu
Carlos talks to star of Netflix’s Bling Empire and founder of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Christine Chiu about her infertility struggles, how the Netflix series Bling Empire came to be and how she ended up on the ABC hit TV series Dancing with the Stars.
Piper Perabo
Piper Perabo
Carlos talks to actress Piper Perabo about how she first got involved with acting, her activism and her FOX series The Big Leap.
Vincent D’Onofrio
Vincent D’Onofrio
Carlos talks to American actor, director and producer Vincent D’Onofrio about how he first got involved in acting, his role on Law and Order and his new project, The Eye of Tammy Fye.
Fredrick Brennan
Fredrick Brennan
Carlos talks to software developer and founder of 8Chan Frederick Brennan about his life growing up with Brittle Bone Disease and explains what the different online messaging boards are and what QAnon is.
Rachael Harris
Rachael Harris
Carlos talks to actress and comedian Rachael Harris about her family upbringing, her favorite projects she’s worked on and how she first got into the entertainment industry.
Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman
Carlos talks to American internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Reid Hoffman about how LinkedIn came to be and his new book Masters of Scale.
Master P
Master P
Carlos talks to American rapper, record executive and entrepreneur Master P about what he learned from his success and his entrepreneurial spirit.
Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Carlos talks to actor and playwright Jeff Daniels about his extensive acting career and his new Showtime series, American Rust.
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson
Carlos talks to Ethiopian-Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson about all things sustainability and what the future holds for him and his restaurant Red Rooster.
Condola Rashad
Condola Rashad
Carlos talks to American actress Condola Rashad about how she first got into acting, her experience on the Showtime series, Billions and her experience with meditation.
Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell
Carlos talks to Canadian journalist, author and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell about the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the cities to watch in the future and his new book, The Bomber Mafia.
Cedric The Entertainer
Cedric The Entertainer
Carlos talks to actor and comedian Cedric The Entertainer about how he first got into comedy, what his big breaking moment was and growing up in St. Louis.
Aasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi
Carlos talks to Peabody award winning actor, writer and producer Aasif Mandvi about his extensive entertainment career and his family dynamic.
Mary L. Trump
Mary L. Trump
Carlos talks to American psychologist and author Mary L. Trump about her family dynamic and her new book, The Reckoning: Our Nation's Trauma and Finding a Way to Heal.
Mayor Francis Suarez
Mayor Francis Suarez
Carlos talks to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez about how he first got involved in politics, the current situation in Cuba and his thoughts on a potential presidential campaign.
Kirk Herbstreit
Kirk Herbstreit
Carlos talks to Emmy Award winning ESPN Analyst Kirk Herbstreit about his time at Ohio State, his new book “Out of the Pocket: Football, Fatherhood and College GameDay Saturdays” and his career with ESPN.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
Carlos talks to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about how he got involved with politics, the 2020 Georgia election and the Georgia Voting Rights Bill.
Lisa Joy
Lisa Joy
Carlos talks to screenwriter, director, showrunner Lisa Joy about her transition from a law career into the entertainment industry and her new project Reminiscence.
Big Sean
Big Sean
Carlos talks to rapper, singer, and songwriter Big Sean about how he first got into music and how he started his Moguls in the Making program.
Elizabeth Nyamayaro
Elizabeth Nyamayaro
Carlos talks to Award-winning humanitarian and Special Advisor for the United Nations’ World Food Programme Elizabeth Nyamayaro about growing up in Zimbabwe, why she became a humanitarian and her work at the United Nations.
The Property Brothers
The Property Brothers
Carlos talks to home renovation and design experts, and the hosts Drew and Jonthan Scott, known as the Property Brothers, about how their show came to be and what it’s like working in the renewable energy sector.
MJ Rodriguez
MJ Rodriguez
Carlos talks to American singer and actress MJ Rodriguez about her music career, how she became an actress and her time on the FX series Pose.
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
Carlos talks to actor Giancarlo Esposito about his various roles throughout his extensive acting career and what it was like growing up as a mixed child during a tumultuous time in American history.
Sanaa Lathan
Sanaa Lathan
Carlos talks to actress and producer Sanaa Lathan about her extensive acting career and dives into what she’s been up to lately.
Pete Holmes
Pete Holmes
Carlos talks to American comedian, actor, writer, and producer Pete Holmes about his faith, his romantic relationships and how he broke through in comedy.
Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban
Carlos talks to American billionaire entrepreneur, television personality, and media proprietor Mark Cuban at OZY Fest in May 2021 about all things cryptocurrency from smart contracts to non-fungible token, known as NFT and dives into the world of healthcare, artificial intelligence and robotics.
Tony Xu
Tony Xu
Carlos talks to CEO and Co-Founder of Doordash, Tony Xu about his transition to America, how Doordash started and what he thinks will be the biggest economic transformations in the future.
David Diggs
David Diggs
Carlos talks to American actor, rapper and screenwriter Daveed Diggs about his experience on the Broadway sensation Hamilton, what it was like growing up in Oakland and his show Blindspotting.
Eugenio Derbez
Eugenio Derbez
Carlos talks to Mexican actor, filmmaker and comedian Eungenio Derbez about his experience crossing over from the Mexican entertainment industry to America’s, the origin of his name and his new film, CODA.
City Girls
City Girls
Carlos talks to hip-hop duo Yung Miami and JT of City Girls about how they came together, their BET Awards experience and what life was like for Yung Miami when JT was in prison.
Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Carlos talks to Academy award winning actor and producer Matt Damon about his new film Stillwater, why spending time with the Oklahoma roughnecks opened his eyes to opposing political views, aging gracefully and his thoughts on his best friend Ben Affleck’s romance with Jennifer Lopez.
Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno
Carlos talks to American Olympian Apolo Ohno about how he became a speed skater, his Olympic experience and what he would’ve done if he wasn’t an Olympian.
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho
Carlos talks to actress and comedian Margaret Cho about how she first got involved in comedy, how she was able to cope and open up about her sexual assault and her sexuality.
Mat Ishbia
Mat Ishbia
Carlos talks to President and CEO, United Wholesale Mortgage about his college basketball career, his wholesale mortgage company and how he decided to take his company public through SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation).
Alexandra Daddrio
Alexandra Daddrio
Carlos talks to American actress Alexandra Daddrio about her acting career and her family dynamic.
Flula Borg
Flula Borg
Carlos talks to German actor and comedian Flula Borg about his big break audition, his love for basketball and how he became a part of the movie, Suicide Squad.
Chaunte Lowe
Chaunte Lowe
Carlos talks to American Olympian Chaunte Lowe about her marriage, her experience at the Olympics and becoming an Olympian and how she overcame her breast cancer diagnosis.
Bob the Drag Queen
Bob the Drag Queen
Carlos talks to American drag queen, comedian Bob the Drag Queen about Bob’s coming out experience and a conversation surrounding gender, sexuality and polyamory.
Lawrence Wright
Lawrence Wright
Carlos talks to American writer and journalist Lawrence Wright about how he became a writer, his work surrounding Al-Qaeda and his book The Plague Year.
Ursula Burns
Ursula Burns
Carlos talks to Businesswoman, former CEO of XEROX and Board of Directors of Uber about how she became successful in her career and the social injustices in the United States.
Brian Chesky
Brian Chesky
Carlos talks to Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Airbnb, how the company has flourished and lessons he’s learned from investor Warren Buffett and former President Barack Obama.
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn
Carlos talks to Making the Cut hosts Tim Gunn and global supermodel Heidi Klum about their experiences on the show Project Runway and their new Amazon Prime show, Making The Cut.
Metta Sandiford-Artest
Metta Sandiford-Artest
Carlos talks to American former professional basketball player Metta Sandiford-Artest about his career in the NBA, mental health and the healing process and his new pick-up basketball app, XvsX.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Carlos talks to actress Scarlett Johansson about why she loves the action film genre and what she does to regenerate herself when feeling burnt out.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
Carlos talks to the 21st United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the lessons we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, why he decided to become Surgeon General again and discovering new vaccine technology.
Josh Gad
Josh Gad
Carlos talks to actor Josh Gad about his big break, the power of his fame and lessons he’s learned from iconic actors in the entertainment industry.
Joel Kinnaman
Joel Kinnaman
Carlos talks to Swedish-American actor Joel Kinnaman about how he got involved in acting, what it was like growing up in Sweden and his new project, In Treatment.
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
Carlos talks to Singers & Founders of the musical group 5th Dimension Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. about their extensive music career, their love story and their new project, Blackbird.
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey
Carlos talks to television host and comedian Steve Harvey about his ascent into the entertainment industry, having the freedom within stand up comedy and his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement.
Riley Keough
Riley Keough
Carlos talks to American actress and model Riley Keough about what it’s like having Elvis Presley in her family tree, her new movie Zola, and becoming a death doula.
Rhett and Link
Rhett and Link
Carlos talks to YouTube comedic duo Rhett and Link about how they started Good Mythical Morning on YouTube, their friendship and partnership and their thoughts on social justice issues.
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Carlos talks to American filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer Kevin Smith about the moment he had his life threatening heart attack, how he met his wife and his relationship with his father and his idol, Stan Lee.
Lily Rabe
Lily Rabe
Carlos talks to American actress Lily Rabe about how she first got involved in acting, her experience on set during the COVID pandemic and her new movie, The Tender Bar.
Hit-Boy
Hit-Boy
Carlos talks to American record producer, rapper and songwriter Hit-Boy about how he first got involved in music, his family dynamic and how he came up with the name “Hit-Boy”.
Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Carlos talks to New Zealand-Canadian actress Anna Paquin about her extensive acting career and her TV series, Flack.
Sean McVay
Sean McVay
Carlos talks to Los Angeles Rams football head coach Sean McVay about how he got into coaching, the Los Angeles Rams defensive back Aaron Donald and the blockbuster trade this offseason with Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford.
JoJo
JoJo
Carlos talks to American singer, songwriter and actress JoJo about her music career, her relationship with her mother and her legal battle with Blackground Records early on in her career.
Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith
Carlos talks to American sports television personality and sports journalist Stephen A. Smith about his extensive career covering sports with ESPN, his experience attending Winston-Salem State University and his support for HBCUs.
Christina Hendricks
Christina Hendricks
Carlos talks to actress and former model Christina Hendricks about her evolution as an actress and her hit NBC series, Good Girls.
John Stamos
John Stamos
Carlos talks to actor and singer John Stamos about his experience performing with the Beach Boys, his relationship with his father and his partnership with Orowheat Bread.
Tony Hale
Tony Hale
Carlos talks to Emmy Award winning actor and comedian Tony Hale about how he landed his role on Arrested Development, his experience being bullied as a child and his new Disney+ project, The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Leyna Bloom
Leyna Bloom
Carlos talks to transgender model Leyna Bloom about how she knew she wanted to transition, her Sports Illustrated photoshoot and her movie, Port Authority.
Sebastian Junger
Sebastian Junger
Carlos talks to American journalist and author Sebastian Junger about his extensive career in journalism, what it’s like covering wars and his new book, Freedom.
Tommy Mottola
Tommy Mottola
Carlos talks to music executive, producer, author and Chairman of Mottola Media Group, Tommy Mottola about his extensive career in music, what it’s like running an overseas operation and his new venture, NTERTAIN.
Rob McElhenney
Rob McElhenney
Carlos talks to actor, writer, director and star of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Rob McElhenney about how It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia came to be, what it’s like to own a sports franchise, his show Mythic Quest and conversations he’s had surrounding race and racial injustice.
Jody Watley
Jody Watley
Carlos talks to Grammy Award-winning pioneer in music, video, fashion, and style Jody Watley reflects on her career and what she’s been up to lately.
Navid Negahban
Navid Negahban
Carlos talks to Iranian-American Actor Navid Negahban about what life was like growing up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, his big break in acting and his project the Romany Artist Center & Studio in Boyle Heights.
Moby
Moby
Carlos talks to American musician, songwriter and producer Moby about what surprised him about being famous, his life living sober and his new documentary Moby Doc and album Reprise.
Aari McDonald
Aari McDonald
Carlos talks to WBNA star for the Atlanta Dream Aari McDonald about her time at the University of Arizona and what she’s looking forward to in the WNBA.
Congressman Byron Donalds
Congressman Byron Donalds
Carlos talks to Congressman Byron Donalds about how he first got involved in politics, his reflection on the Trump administration, what life is like as a newly elected Congressman and his views on police reform.
Jake Paul
Jake Paul
Carlos talks to internet personality and YouTuber Jake Paul about how he first got interested in boxing, how he grew on social media and his sexual assault allegations.
Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice
Carlos talks to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about the Trump administration, her consideration of a political run for office and the conversations surrounding race in the United States.
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Carlos talks to actor and producer Matthew McConaughey about the buzz surrounding a potential run in politics, why he decided to write his memoir, Greenlights, and reflects on his fathers life.
Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.
Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.
Carlos talks to the University Professor of African-American Studies at Princeton University, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. about how he became involved in politics, his fathers rage and when he started to break through in his career.
Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels
Carlos talks to personal trainer, businesswoman and television personality Jillian Michaels about how she became a fitness expert, her launch of The Fitness App and addresses the controversy involving Lizzo.
Chris Redd
Chris Redd
Carlos talks to actor and comedian Chris Redd about how he landed on Saturday Night Live, what it’s like to work on the comedy television series Kenan and his favorite people to impersonate.
CJ Perry
CJ Perry
Carlos talks to WWE Superstar, actress and model CJ Perry about what it was like for her growing up in Latvia, who she would love to meet, some advice on overcoming your fears and how she became a professional wrestler with the WWE.
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson
Carlos talks to Ethopian, Swedish Chef and Restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson about opening up his restaurant Red Rooster in Miami, how he became a chef and his evolution as a chef and his black experience in America.
H.E.R.
H.E.R.
Carlos talks to singer and songwriter H.E.R. about how she got into music and the meaning behind “H.E.R.” name, who she almost formed a band with and how she got involved with the film Judas and the Black Messiah.
Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci
Carlos talks to the Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci during OZY Fest in May 2021 about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine and the state of health disparity in the United States.
Topher Grace
Topher Grace
Carlos talks to actor Topher Grace about how he broke through in Hollywood, his time on the hit sitcom, That 70’s Show and his new television show, Home Economics.
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis
Carlos talks to internationally acclaimed Trumpeter and artistic director Jazz at Lincoln Center Wynton Marsalis about some of the musical greats he interacted with throughout his career and how his father impacted his music career.
Folake Olowofoyeku
Folake Olowofoyeku
Carlos talks to Nigerian actress and musician Folake Olowofoyeku about her life in Nigeria and transitioning to the United States, her large family dynamic and her television show, Bob Hearts Abishola.
Reggie Watts
Reggie Watts
Carlos talks to musician, beatboxer and comedian Reggie Watts about experiencing racism while growing up in Montana, how he began a career in music and comedy and his new venture with NFT, non-fungible token.
Barry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins
Carlos talks to Academy Award winning Director Barry Jenkins about his train ride adventure across the United States, how the film Moonlight came to be and his new, upcoming Amazon series, The Underground Railroad.
Jane Levy
Jane Levy
Carlos talks to actress Jane Levy about how she began her acting career, her family and upbringing playing soccer and what role she’s been most proud of.
Chiney Ogwumike
Chiney Ogwumike
Carlos talks to WNBA Player and ESPN Radio host Chiney Ogwumike about the Nigerian culture, how she became a successful in sports and broadcasting and her new documentary, 144.
Dr. Oz
Dr. Oz
Carlos talks to heart surgeon and television host, Dr. Oz about how he ended up on television and his #MoreBlackDoctors campaign.
Lala Milan
Lala Milan
Carlos talks to internet sensation Lala Milan about how she got into entertainment and her journey to gain weight.
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Carlos talks to German film director and actor Werner Herzog about his life growing up in Germany during the war, his extensive film career and what he thinks about Nazi Germany and the political climate in the United States.
Marc Lasry
Marc Lasry
Carlos talks to businessman, CEO of Avenue Capital Group and the co-owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks basketball team Marc Lasry about how he first got involved in basketball, how he made his money and became successful and his friendship with former President, Bill Clinton.
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
Carlos talks to U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district and Chair of House Democratic caucus, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries about his dramatic experience during the January 6th insurrection, how he began his career in politics and how he sees his future in Congress.
Andy Puddicombe
Andy Puddicombe
Carlos talks to former Buddhist monk and co-found of the mindfulness and meditation app Headspace Andy Puddicombe about how he began his journey as a monk and mediation, how the HeadSpace app began and his new television venture with Netflix.
JB Smoove
JB Smoove
Carlos talks to comedian and writer JB Smoove about how he first got into comedy and his extensive 30 year career in the comedy world.
Rachel Luba
Rachel Luba
Carlos talks to sports agent Rachel Luba about how she ended up pursuing a career as a sports agent, the complicated working relationship between Major League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), her radical agent fee structure and how she was able to secure Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and Cy Young Award winner, Trevor Bauer, as a client.
Mundo
Mundo
Carlos talks to former Mexican Mafia member Mundo about how he went from being a promising youth to becoming a dangerous gang member, the moment he understood the meaning of being remorseful and what it was like working undercover.
Adena Friedman
Adena Friedman
Carlos talks to Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman about how she began her career at Nasdaq and the economic future with a new generation of younger investors and cryptocurrency and how she manages her work-life balance as a mother.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Carlos talks to NeuroSurgeon and CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about COVID has shifted the world of medicine, how he first began his career in medicine and television and his new book, Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age.
Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias
Carlos talks to actor and comedian Gabriel Iglesias about how he first began his comedy career, what the meaning behind his name is and how he became known as “fluffy” and how he reacts to seeing those who used to bully him.
The Racial Disparity Crisis of Healthcare: Real Talk, Real Change
The Racial Disparity Crisis of Healthcare: Real Talk, Real Change
It’s time for #RealTalk and #RealChange. Why do Black people distrust the medical system? Why do white doctors believe racist myths? Should there be all-Black hospitals? The racial inequities in America’s healthcare system have been on display more than ever in the past year, and they cry out for bold questions and creative solutions. In today’s special, we hear from policymakers, medical professionals and patients about what needs to change to fix this shame in our society.
Heather McGhee
Heather McGhee
Carlos talks to American political commentator Heather McGhee about the process of writing her new book, how her upbringing in Chicago shaped her way of thinking and the moment she went from being an introvert to an extrovert.
The Lucas Brothers
The Lucas Brothers
Carlos talks to stand-up comedians and producers The Lucas Brothers about what triggered them to change their career paths, how deeply connected they are as twin brothers and their movie in the works about Fred Hampton.
Rep. Katie Porter
Rep. Katie Porter
Carlos talks to Congresswoman Katie Porter about the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6th, her thoughts on the 2020 presidential election and what she thinks about women in politics.
CJ McCollum
CJ McCollum
Carlos talks to Portland Trailblazers player CJ McCollum about what it was like to be recruited, what life in the NBA is like and what it’s like to play with some of the best players in the league that he grew up watching.
Marc Rebillet
Marc Rebillet
Carlos talks to electronic musician Marc Rebillet about the struggling moments he’s endured as an artist, his big-break moment and the projects he has in the works.
Kenya Moore
Kenya Moore
Carlos talks to entrepreneur and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore about her tough upbringing, what it’s like to be a busy, working mother and how the Real Housewives franchise platform has helped launch her hair care business.
Alex Castellanos
Alex Castellanos
Carlos talks to Cuban-American political consultant Alex Castellanos about his immigration story, how he began his career in politics and what he believes our country needs to do in order to become united.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra
Carlos talks to Indian actress Priyanka Chopra about various continents, what it was like for her to break barriers in the TV and film industry and her upcoming project White Tiger.
Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano
Carlos talks to activist and actress Alyssa Milano about her most interesting trips and the impact those trips have had on her, who she has supported and campaigned for and what she believes America’s priorities should be.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Carlos talks to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about how she began her career in politics, what she thought about the 2020 presidential election results, what she believes was the best thing to do during the COVID pandemic and how she and her family are coping after the conservative extremists kidnapping plot went public. This episode of the Carlos Watson Show podcast was recorded in December of 2020.
Dulcé Sloan
Dulcé Sloan
Carlos talks to stand-up comedian Dulcé Sloan about how she first got involved in the comedy world, her craziest dating experience and what it’s like to work on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn
Rep. Madison Cawthorn
Carlos talks to Congressman Madison Cawthorn about how he got involved in politics and what it’s like being one of the youngest members in Congress.
Dr. Danielle Moss
Dr. Danielle Moss
Carlos talks to Oliver Scholars CEO, Dr. Danielle Moss, about how she began her career in education and assisting the underserved New York City communities, and what it was like to give her first TED Talk.
Jo Koy
Jo Koy
Carlos talks to stand-up comedian, Jo Koy, about the struggles he faced early on in his comedy career, what it was like to film his Netflix series and his film project with legendary director, Steven Spielberg.
Cynthia Bailey
Cynthia Bailey
Carlos talks to model and Real Housewives of Atlanta personality Cynthia Bailey about her career as a model in New York and what entrepreneurial projects she has been exploring.
Boris Kodjoe
Boris Kodjoe
Carlos talks to model turned actor Boris Kodjoe about the cultural differences between Germany and America and how Boris enjoys being an entrepreneur.
Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer
Carlos talks to Mad Money host Jim Cramer about his passion for Philadelphia sports, which stocks investments to watch, and his relationship with his wife Lisa.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick
Carlos talks to former professional race car driver Danica Patrick about what it was like to be behind the wheel and how she dove into the entrepreneurial world since leaving the track.
James Brolin
James Brolin
Carlos talks to actor, director and producer James Brolin on his extensive Hollywood career, his upcoming project, Ruby McCollum, and being married to Barbra Streisand.
Adam Rippon
Adam Rippon
Carlos talks to former Olympic athlete Adam Rippon about his journey to get to the Olympics and what Adam has planned for his career in television.
Big Freedia
Big Freedia
Carlos talks to rapper and performer Big Freedia about how her career in New Orleans rocketed into the spotlight after collaborating with Beyonce and her documentary, Freedia Got A Gun.
Katty Kay
Katty Kay
Carlos talks to the BBC's Katty Kay about some of the most interesting moments during her successful journalism career.
Mark and Patricia McCloskey
Mark and Patricia McCloskey
Carlos talks to Mark and Patricia McCloskey about their decision to protect their private residency with guns as a procession of protestors marched through their neighborhood and how the media attention has affected their lives.
Ex-CIA Director John McLaughlin Suspects Russian Interference at Capitol Hill Insurrection. Full Interview
Ex-CIA Director John McLaughlin Suspects Russian Interference at Capitol Hill Insurrection. Full Interview
Carlos talks to former Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, John McLaughlin, about his career working in the CIA and rising in the ranks to hold one of the agency's top positions.
Is Jason Derulo’s TikTok Game the Start of a Hollywood Career? Full Interview
Is Jason Derulo’s TikTok Game the Start of a Hollywood Career? Full Interview
Carlos talks to singer-songwriter Jason Derulo about his many breakthrough moments in his career and his tight-knit relationship with his family and manager.
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria: The Next Crisis Could End Us. Full Interview.
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria: The Next Crisis Could End Us. Full Interview.
Carlos talks to Indian-American journalist Fareed Zakaria about America’s political state and how he enjoyed writing his new book, Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World.
Shazam Star Meagan Good on Faith, Motherhood and Life. Full Interview.
Shazam Star Meagan Good on Faith, Motherhood and Life. Full Interview.
Carlos talks to American actress Meagan Good about how she first began acting and her life journey with her husband, DeVon Franklin.
Lloyd Blankfein: Why the Former Goldman Sachs CEO Believes in Capitalism. Full Interview
Lloyd Blankfein: Why the Former Goldman Sachs CEO Believes in Capitalism. Full Interview
Carlos talks to investment banker Lloyd Blankfein about his time at Goldman Sachs and the current political and financial state of America.
Mariana Van Zeller Has the World's Scariest Job. Full Interview
Mariana Van Zeller Has the World's Scariest Job. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Peabody Award-winning journalist Mariana Van Zeller about how she first became involved in journalism and her docuseries Trafficked.
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Reveal Their Dream "Verzuz" Matchup. Full Interview
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Reveal Their Dream "Verzuz" Matchup. Full Interview
Carlos talks to hip-hop mega-producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland about their music careers and the huge success of their virtual pandemic concert series "Verzuz".
Dr. Anthony Fauci Weighs in on Vaccines, Lockdown Trade-Offs, COVID Communication ... and the Next Pandemic. Full Interview.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Weighs in on Vaccines, Lockdown Trade-Offs, COVID Communication ... and the Next Pandemic. Full Interview.
Carlos talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about his long career in public health, from the emergence of a mysterious deadly virus in the 1980s, HIV/AIDS, to the COVID-19 pandemic today.
Sevyn Streeter: Iconic R&B Singer-Songwriter. Full Interview.
Sevyn Streeter: Iconic R&B Singer-Songwriter. Full Interview.
Carlos talks to singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter, who writes for some of the biggest names in music, including Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, and Trey Songz.
Acting Legend Glynn Turman, Star of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", on Chadwick Boseman, "Cooley High", and His life Lessons
Acting Legend Glynn Turman, Star of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", on Chadwick Boseman, "Cooley High", and His life Lessons
Carlos talks to actor and director Glynn Turman. His career stretches from the first Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun to Cooley High, the Fargo tv series, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Netflix.
Full Interview: The Real Legend Behind John + Chrissy
Full Interview: The Real Legend Behind John + Chrissy
Carlos talks to singer John Legend - who’s also famous for being a producer, songwriter, actor, reality show host, and the husband of Chrissie Teigen.
Re-Release: Jalen Rose's Recipe for Greatness: Be a Little Crazy. Full Interview
Re-Release: Jalen Rose's Recipe for Greatness: Be a Little Crazy. Full Interview
Carlos talks to former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose about moving from the court to the microphone.
Re-Release: Chelsea Handler is a Liberal Elite, and Knows It. Full Interview
Re-Release: Chelsea Handler is a Liberal Elite, and Knows It. Full Interview
Carlos talks to comedian Chelsea Handler about her family, her love life, and her thoughts about white people’s responsibility to fight racism. Chelsea Handler’s standup special Chelsea Handler: Evolution is available to stream on HBO Max on October 22.
Re-Release: How Cory Booker cooked up his recipe for solving inequality. Full Interview
Re-Release: How Cory Booker cooked up his recipe for solving inequality. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey about his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president and his ideas about how to fight financial inequality in the United States.
Re-Release: Gloria Steinem: What History Gets Wrong About Feminism. Full Interview
Re-Release: Gloria Steinem: What History Gets Wrong About Feminism. Full Interview
Carlos talks to feminist and writer Gloria Steinem about her fight for women’s equality in the 1970s and ‘80s and her continuing activism today.
Padma Lakshmi Talks Power, Politics, and Sex
Padma Lakshmi Talks Power, Politics, and Sex
Carlos talks to Padma Lakshmi about her surprising path from model and actress to cookbook author and host of Top Chef.
Terry Crews: Will He Apologize for "Those" Tweets? Full Interview
Terry Crews: Will He Apologize for "Those" Tweets? Full Interview
Carlos talks to actor and former NFL player Terry Crews about his career, his marriage, and some of his controversial remarks.
Ava DuVernay: "Justice and Storytelling Go Hand in Hand". Full Interview.
Ava DuVernay: "Justice and Storytelling Go Hand in Hand". Full Interview.
Carlos talks to award-winning director Ava DuVernay about how she became a filmmaker and how she's helping other women and people of color produce and distribute their own films.
Sean Spicer: How He Really Feels About Trump, BLM, and 2020. FULL INTERVIEW
Sean Spicer: How He Really Feels About Trump, BLM, and 2020. FULL INTERVIEW
Carlos talks to President Trump's former press secretary Sean Spicer about life in the Trump White House and on Dancing With the Stars, and about some of biggest issues in one of the most tumultuous news years in memory.
Baker Mayfield: The Beauty of "Locker Room Talk". FULL INTERVIEW
Baker Mayfield: The Beauty of "Locker Room Talk". FULL INTERVIEW
Carlos talks to Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Baker talks about playing high school football in Texas, how the Black Lives Matter movement is changing the NFL, and why he thinks he's not the best athlete in his family.
Jordin Sparks: How a Superstar is Made. FULL INTERVIEW
Jordin Sparks: How a Superstar is Made. FULL INTERVIEW
Carlos talks to singer Jordin Sparks - the youngest person to ever win American Idol. Since then she’s become a Broadway and recording star. In this interview, Jordin Sparks recalls how winning A.I. transformed her life overnight, and shares a few holiday memories.
Lisa Ling Tells the Stories Others Are Afraid to Tell
Lisa Ling Tells the Stories Others Are Afraid to Tell
Carlos talks to journalist Lisa Ling. They discuss her journey from teen reporter to host and executive producer of the CNN series This Is Life.
Rep. Maxine Waters On COVID, Trump, and Why American Racism Is "Hard to Digest". FULL INTERVIEW
Rep. Maxine Waters On COVID, Trump, and Why American Racism Is "Hard to Digest". FULL INTERVIEW
Carlos talks to Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) about her journey from being a pre-school teacher’s aide to one of the most powerful elected officials in the U.S. She’s the first woman and the first Black Member of Congress to chair the House Financial Services Committee.
Why Cari Champion and Jemele Hill Won't Stick to Sports
Why Cari Champion and Jemele Hill Won't Stick to Sports
Carlos talks to Cari Champion and Jemele Hill, co-hosts of the new Vice TV series “Cari and Jemele (Won’t) Stick to Sports”. They discuss their previous experiences as two of ESPN’s few Black women anchors, their own friendship, and how they’ve each navigated their careers.
Kurt Busch on NASCAR's New Era. FULL INTERVIEW
Kurt Busch on NASCAR's New Era. FULL INTERVIEW
Carlos talks to NASCAR driver Kurt Busch about what it takes to win races for more than two decades.
Takashi Murakami: Why Japan Hates Its Most Famous Artist
Takashi Murakami: Why Japan Hates Its Most Famous Artist
Carlos talks to Japanese artist Takashi Murakami about his playful pop style and his collaborations with Kanye West and brands like Marc Jacobs and Perrier.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Shares the Inside Story of "Between the World and Me"
Ta-Nehisi Coates Shares the Inside Story of "Between the World and Me"
Carlos talks to writer Ta-Nehisi Coates about growing up as the son of a Black Panther, what it’s like being the father of a Black son today, and his book Between the World and Me, which has just been adapted by HBO.
Bill Gates on the COVID Vaccine: It Will Make Us Stronger for the Next Pandemic. FULL INTERVIEW
Bill Gates on the COVID Vaccine: It Will Make Us Stronger for the Next Pandemic. FULL INTERVIEW
Carlos talks to philanthropist Bill Gates about the prospects for treating coronavirus and how the world can prepare for the next pandemic.
Garcelle Beauvais Reveals All: Jamie Foxx, the Search for a Soulmate and Sex Secrets. Full Interview
Garcelle Beauvais Reveals All: Jamie Foxx, the Search for a Soulmate and Sex Secrets. Full Interview
Carlos talks to actress and model Garcelle Beauvais about being the first Black Real Housewife of Beverly Hills.
Megyn Kelly: Black Lives Matter and MeToo Have Been Co-Opted By Activists. Full Interview
Megyn Kelly: Black Lives Matter and MeToo Have Been Co-Opted By Activists. Full Interview
Carlos talks to former Fox News and NBC anchor Megyn Kelly about covering Donald Trump as a candidate and president, what working at Fox was like for women, and how she broke into TV news.
Fashion Empress Kimora Lee Simmons Is Building Her ‘Baby Phat’ Brand to Last. Full Interview
Fashion Empress Kimora Lee Simmons Is Building Her ‘Baby Phat’ Brand to Last. Full Interview
Carlos talks to supermodel and entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons about growing up Black and Asian in the Midwest, modeling for Chanel in Paris as a child, and raising her own five children during the pandemic.
Free World Class Education for Anyone Anywhere: Sal Khan on the Powerful Theory Behind Khan Academy. Full Interview
Free World Class Education for Anyone Anywhere: Sal Khan on the Powerful Theory Behind Khan Academy. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy. They discuss how he went from tutoring his young cousin to tutoring millions of students on-line, his ideas for improving the school experience for kids, and how the pandemic is affecting education.
You Can’t Cancel Kathy Griffin: Why Trump's Troller-in-Chief's Stand-Up Comedy Keeps Getting Funnier. Full Interview
You Can’t Cancel Kathy Griffin: Why Trump's Troller-in-Chief's Stand-Up Comedy Keeps Getting Funnier. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Kathy Griffin, the self-proclaimed D-list comedian. She discusses getting into A-list trouble after a violent tweet about President Trump, and says she’s now making her comeback as a comedy zombie.
From Tupac to Deepak: Health Guru Deepak Chopra on How Hip-Hop Informs His Meditation. Full Interview
From Tupac to Deepak: Health Guru Deepak Chopra on How Hip-Hop Informs His Meditation. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Dr. Deepak Chopra, the best known advocate of alternative medicine in the U.S., about the impact of meditation and other New Age practices on physical health.
Lamorne Morris: There Can Be More Than One Black Actor in a Show. Full Interview
Lamorne Morris: There Can Be More Than One Black Actor in a Show. Full Interview
Carlos talks to actor Lamorne Morris, star of the hit Hulu show Woke. He plays a cartoonist who is harassed by the police - and suddenly can’t stop seeing the racism that permeates his world.
Why Saweetie Is the Next Rihanna. Full Interview.
Why Saweetie Is the Next Rihanna. Full Interview.
Carlos talks to rapper Saweetie about creating her hit ICY GRL, her Filipina and Black heritage, and her family’s tradition of social activism.
Inside Presidential Transitions: Obama Advisor Valerie Jarrett on President-Elect Biden's Priorities. Full Interview
Inside Presidential Transitions: Obama Advisor Valerie Jarrett on President-Elect Biden's Priorities. Full Interview
Carlos talks to President Obama’s senior advisor and friend Valerie Jarrett about her time in the White House and her expectations for the Biden presidency.
The Secret to Greatness in Sports? Intelligence, Says ESPN's Mike Greenberg. Full Interview
The Secret to Greatness in Sports? Intelligence, Says ESPN's Mike Greenberg. Full Interview
Carlos talks to ESPN host Mike Greenberg about his radio and TV career, his GOAT lists for different sports, and his realization of his own white privilege as 2020 unfolded.
Will Terry Crews Apologize for *Those* Tweets? Full Interview
Will Terry Crews Apologize for *Those* Tweets? Full Interview
Carlos talks to actor and former NFL player Terry Crews about his career, his marriage and some of his controversial remarks.
How Christy Turlington Became a Model Activist. Full Interview
How Christy Turlington Became a Model Activist. Full Interview
Carlos talks to supermodel ChristyTurlington about having one of the world’s most famous faces and about her advocacy for maternal health.
Meet ESPN's Unlikely Rising Star Football Guru: Mina Kimes. Full Interview
Meet ESPN's Unlikely Rising Star Football Guru: Mina Kimes. Full Interview
Carlos talks to ESPN’s NFL analyst Mina Kimes, about how her love for football inspired her to leave her career as an investigative reporter.
Ava DuVernay: "Justice and Storytelling Go Hand in Hand". Full Interview
Ava DuVernay: "Justice and Storytelling Go Hand in Hand". Full Interview
Carlos talks to director Ava Duvernay about how she became a filmmaker, and how she’s helping other women and people of color make and distribute their own films.
Jalen Rose's Recipe for Greatness: Be a Little Crazy. Full Interview
Jalen Rose's Recipe for Greatness: Be a Little Crazy. Full Interview
Carlos talks to former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose about moving from the court to the microphone.
Andrew Yang: From Emo Asian Kid to Biden's Cabinet? Full Interview
Andrew Yang: From Emo Asian Kid to Biden's Cabinet? Full Interview
Carlos talks to former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang about how he got into politics and his plans for the future.
Why These Theater Legends Want You to Get Out the Vote. Full Interview
Why These Theater Legends Want You to Get Out the Vote. Full Interview
Two actor/playwrights: Danai Gurira of Black Panther and The Walking Dead and Heidi Schreck of What the Constitution Means to Me talk to Carlos about Act Out: Vote 2020, a get-out-the-vote special on YouTube.
Dear White People's Justin Simien on Blackness, Queerness and Greatness. Full Interview
Dear White People's Justin Simien on Blackness, Queerness and Greatness. Full Interview
Carlos talks to filmmaker Justin Simien. He wrote and directed Dear White People and the new Hulu Original horror movie Bad Hair.
Why Billionaire Mark Cuban Always Got Fired When Working for Others. Full Interview
Why Billionaire Mark Cuban Always Got Fired When Working for Others. Full Interview
Carlos talks to billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Activism Is in My Blood. Full Interview
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Activism Is in My Blood. Full Interview
Carlos talks to actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt about exploring the politics of his parent’s generation in his new movie The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Meet Finneas: Billie Eilish's Brother and the Brains Behind Today's Biggest Pop Hits. Full Interview
Meet Finneas: Billie Eilish's Brother and the Brains Behind Today's Biggest Pop Hits. Full Interview
Carlos talks to songwriter and producer Finneas O’Connell. His best known collaborator is his sister, singer Billie Eilish - they swept the 2020 Grammies together.
Why Is Jeff Flake Optimistic About the Election? Full Interview
Why Is Jeff Flake Optimistic About the Election? Full Interview
Carlos talks to former Senator Jeff Flake, a Republican from Arizona, about his criticism of President Trump and his hopes for the future of his party.
Meet the Trans Filmmaker Who Came Out to Herself on Camera. Full Interview
Meet the Trans Filmmaker Who Came Out to Herself on Camera. Full Interview
Carlos talks to director Isabel Sandoval. She plays the lead in her new movie Lingua Franca, about a woman who, like Sandoval herself, is a trans Filipina immigrant in New York.
Lenny Kravitz on How to Stay Close With Your Ex. Full Interview
Lenny Kravitz on How to Stay Close With Your Ex. Full Interview
Carlos talks to musician Lenny Kravitz about growing up in a biracial family in Hollywood, his Bahamian heritage, and how he almost rejected pop stardom.
Chelsea Handler is a Liberal Elite, and Knows It. Full Interview
Chelsea Handler is a Liberal Elite, and Knows It. Full Interview
Carlos talks to comedian Chelsea Handler about her family, her love life, and her thoughts about white people’s responsibility to fight racism.
Netflix's New Star Filmmaker Will Make You Care About Gentrification. Full Interview
Netflix's New Star Filmmaker Will Make You Care About Gentrification. Full Interview
Carlos talks to director Merawi Gerima about his new Netflix movie Residue, and what it was like growing up as the son of two prominent Black filmmakers.
Caitlyn Jenner: Why I Failed to Make an Impact in Trans Community. Full Interview
Caitlyn Jenner: Why I Failed to Make an Impact in Trans Community. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Caitlyn Jenner about transitioning, her Olympic career, and trying to expand the rights of the trans community.
How Al Sharpton Keeps Grieving Families Out of the Spotlight. Full Interview
How Al Sharpton Keeps Grieving Families Out of the Spotlight. Full Interview
Carlos talks to the Reverend Al Sharpton, head of the National Action Network, about his long career as a civil rights activist.
Susan Rice on What Trump Got Right — and Very, Very Wrong. Full Interview
Susan Rice on What Trump Got Right — and Very, Very Wrong. Full Interview
President Obama’s national security advisor, her role in the Benghazi controversy, and President Trump’s foreign policy.
Meet Oge Egbuonu — Hollywood's Next Breakthrough Director. Full Interview
Meet Oge Egbuonu — Hollywood's Next Breakthrough Director. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Oge Egbuono, director of the new documentary In(visible) Portraits. It’s an examination of harmful stereotypes of Black women throughout American history, and a celebration of a group of remarkable Black women today.
'Fame' Star Debbie Allen Talks COVID, BLM and Kobe. Full Interview
'Fame' Star Debbie Allen Talks COVID, BLM and Kobe. Full Interview
Carlos talks to America’s favorite dance teacher, Debbie Allen. She won an Emmy for her performance as a demanding high school dance instructor in Fame, and Golden Globe Awards for her own choreography. She’s also a respected director and producer.
Gloria Steinem: What History Gets Wrong About Feminism. Full Interview
Gloria Steinem: What History Gets Wrong About Feminism. Full Interview
Carlos talks to feminist and writer Gloria Steinem about her fight for women’s equality in the 1970s and ‘80s and her continuing activism today.
Ilhan Omar: Meet the Fighter Behind the Caricature. Full Interview
Ilhan Omar: Meet the Fighter Behind the Caricature. Full Interview
Carlos talks to a member of The Squad, the four young progressive Members of Congress who are all women of color. U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota talks about her childhood as a refugee and how she got involved in American politics.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo Talks Ending 'Lawful But Awful' Policing. Full Interview
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo Talks Ending 'Lawful But Awful' Policing. Full Interview
Carlos talks to Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo - a Cuban immigrant who runs the police department in one of the most diverse cities in the U.S.
The Meaning of Life, With 'Good Place' Star William Jackson Harper. Full Interview
The Meaning of Life, With 'Good Place' Star William Jackson Harper. Full Interview
Carlos talks to actor William Jackson Harper, better known to fans of The Good Place as Chidi the philosophy professor. He’s also the narrator of an upcoming Marvel audiobook series - Black Panther: Sins of the King.
Meet the World's Most Powerful Female Investor: Afsaneh Beschloss. Full Interview
Meet the World's Most Powerful Female Investor: Afsaneh Beschloss. Full Interview
Carlos talks to one of the most influential women in finance. Afsaneh Beschloss was the treasurer and chief investment officer of the World Bank. Now she’s CEO and founder of the RockCreek global investment firm.
Ben Smith: Meet One of the Most Powerful Men in Media, Full Interview
Ben Smith: Meet One of the Most Powerful Men in Media, Full Interview
Carlos talks to Ben Smith, media columnist for the New York Times, about his past lives as Politico reporter and editor in chief of BuzzFeed, and his thoughts about the health of the American media in 2020.
Adam Grant: Work in the Time of Covid. Full interview
Adam Grant: Work in the Time of Covid. Full interview
Carlos talks to bestselling author and psychologist Adam Grant about his own breakthroughs in understanding how to motivate people to do their best work, why some popular corporate strategies that were designed for white men may not be helpful for women and non-white men, and how to handle work during the pandemic.
Padma Lakshmi Talks Power, Politics, and Sex
Padma Lakshmi Talks Power, Politics, and Sex
Carlos talks to Padma Lakshmi about her surprising path from model and actress to cookbook author and host of Top Chef.
Full Episode: How Cory Booker cooked up his recipe for solving inequality
Full Episode: How Cory Booker cooked up his recipe for solving inequality
Carlos talks to Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey about his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president and his ideas about how to fight financial inequality in the United States.
Full Interview: Can Rising Star Comedian Aida Rodriguez Unify America?
Full Interview: Can Rising Star Comedian Aida Rodriguez Unify America?
Carlos talks to comedian Aida Rodriguez about racial identity, finding success, and how she creates humor out of tragedy.
Rep. Charles Booker, a New Voice in Kentucky
Rep. Charles Booker, a New Voice in Kentucky
Carlos talks to Kentucky Representative Charles Booker about his unsuccessful attempt to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Booker talks about growing up in Kentucky, what Black leadership means in 2020, and the new advocacy group he’s founded.
Full Interview: Top Chef's Tom Colicchio Talks ADHD, COVID, Drugs and Bourdain
Full Interview: Top Chef's Tom Colicchio Talks ADHD, COVID, Drugs and Bourdain
Carlos talks to Tom Colicchio about how the son of a high school cafeteria worker became one of the most famous chefs in America, and the head judge on Top Chef.
Full Interview: Gabrielle Union Wants to Defund the Police ... in L.A.'s Finest
Full Interview: Gabrielle Union Wants to Defund the Police ... in L.A.'s Finest
Carlos talks to actor and producer Gabrielle Union about how she started her career, and how being raped as a teenager led her to a lifetime of activism.
Full Interview: Why Anita Hill Still Believes in the Supreme Court
Full Interview: Why Anita Hill Still Believes in the Supreme Court
Carlos talks to Anita Hill, who in 1991 accused then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. She describes what it was like testifying before the Senate about her accusation, and talks about her career as a law professor at Brandeis University and her current efforts to fight sexual harassment in Hollywood.
Full Interview: Can Bubba Wallace Make You Love NASCAR?
Full Interview: Can Bubba Wallace Make You Love NASCAR?
Carlos talks to Bubba Wallace, the highest-ranking Black driver in NASCAR, about how he got involved in racing and how he’s been inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Full Interview: How Avoiding Spankings Turned Tichina Arnold Into a Comedy Queen
Full Interview: How Avoiding Spankings Turned Tichina Arnold Into a Comedy Queen
Carlos has a no-holds-barred discussion with the hilarious Tichina Arnold. It ranges from her roles on the sitcoms “Everybody Hates Chris” and “Martin” to hot flashes and the foot problems that develop after a lifetime of wearing high heels.
Full Interview: Pete Buttigieg Fears Democracy is Crumbling
Full Interview: Pete Buttigieg Fears Democracy is Crumbling
Carlos talks to Pete Buttigieg, former Democratic presidential candidate and former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, about why he decided to endorse Joe Biden, why he got involved in politics, and how he came out as gay.
Full Interview: If Jeb Were President: Racial Reconciliation + UBI?
Full Interview: If Jeb Were President: Racial Reconciliation + UBI?
Carlos talks to former Republican presidential candidate and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. He analyzes President Trump’s connection with his base, talks about his own years in public office, and says the US Justice Department should help investigate police killings to increase transparency.
Full Interview: After Orphan Black, Who Is the Real Tatiana Maslany?
Full Interview: After Orphan Black, Who Is the Real Tatiana Maslany?
Carlos talks to Tatiana Maslany, who says that she didn’t expect to get her breakthrough roles on Orphan Black because she was so used to being rejected. The Canadian actor, who won an Emmy for playing 11 characters on the series, says the recent combination of pandemic quarantine and the Black Lives Matter movement has inspired her to examine her own sense of identity.
Full Interview: Why Business Mogul Tan France Tried to Quit Queer Eye
Full Interview: Why Business Mogul Tan France Tried to Quit Queer Eye
Carlos talks to Tan France, Queer Eye’s style expert. Tan reveals that he left the UK to escape racism, and talks about the intersectionality of being gay, South Asian, and Muslim.
Full Interview: Bethenny Frankel: The Reality Star Who Sold Her Company for $100M
Full Interview: Bethenny Frankel: The Reality Star Who Sold Her Company for $100M
Carlos talks to one of the original Real Housewives of New York City, Bethenny Frankel, about her childhood amid gamblers at a racetrack, how she comes up with her business ideas, and her charity work.
Full Interview: Beto O'Rourke: Should Trump Be Prosecuted When He Leaves Office?
Full Interview: Beto O'Rourke: Should Trump Be Prosecuted When He Leaves Office?
Carlos talks to former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke about his failed presidential campaign, how he sees Texas changing politically, and why he believes President Trump’s rhetoric is inciting Americans to violence.
Full Interview: Tomi Lahren: America Isn't as Racist as You Think
Full Interview: Tomi Lahren: America Isn't as Racist as You Think
Carlos talks to Fox Nation commentator Tomi Lahren about police brutality and race, immigration, the coronavirus pandemic, and the Trump presidency.
Full Interview: The Real Legend Behind John + Chrissy
Full Interview: The Real Legend Behind John + Chrissy
Carlos talks to singer John Legend - who’s also famous for being a producer, songwriter, actor, reality show host, and the husband of Chrissie Teigen.
Full Interview: Roxane Gay Is Still Fighting. Are You?
Full Interview: Roxane Gay Is Still Fighting. Are You?
Carlos talks to Roxane Gay, contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and author of the bestsellers Bad Feminist and Difficult Women.
Full Interview: Andrew Ross Sorkin with Hot Takes on the Future Economy
Full Interview: Andrew Ross Sorkin with Hot Takes on the Future Economy
Carlos talks to New York Times business columnist and editor Andrew Ross Sorkin. He created the Deal Book for the Times’ business section. He’s also a co-host of CNBC’s Squawk Box, and co-creator of the hit Showtime series Billions.
Full Interview: Jamaal Bowman: Is He the Next AOC?
Full Interview: Jamaal Bowman: Is He the Next AOC?
Carlos talks to Congressional candidate Jamaal Bowman, who’s running to represent parts of the Bronx and Westchester County in New York. He unexpectedly beat a long time incumbent in the Democratic primary. No Republican is running against him, so he’s almost certain to win the general election. Bowman, a retired middle school principal, says racial equality and wealth inequality are two of the biggest challenges America faces. He and Carlos discuss how to speak truth to power, New York Knicks basketball, and the political lessons of hip-hop.
Full Interview: Could Grant Hill Have Been Better Than Michael Jordan?
Full Interview: Could Grant Hill Have Been Better Than Michael Jordan?
Carlos talks to retired NBA All Star Grant Hill about playing college and pro basketball, about coping with an injury that he believes kept him from reaching his full athletic potential, and about the documentary he produced about the first all Black high school rowing team in the U.S.
Full Interview: How Queer Eye's Karamo Went From Crazy to Compassionate
Full Interview: How Queer Eye's Karamo Went From Crazy to Compassionate
On this episode of The Carlos Watson Show podcast, Carlos talks to Karamo Brown, Queer Eye’s culture expert. They talk about relationships on the Queer Eye set, how Karamo has helped two sons develop their political awareness, and why he considers Homer Simpson a sex symbol.
Full Interview: Why George Lopez Got a Visit From the Secret Service
Full Interview: Why George Lopez Got a Visit From the Secret Service
Carlos talks to comedian and actor George Lopez about how he has drawn on his family’s experiences and his own life to create his stand-up act and his TV show.
Full Interview: Meet the Democrats' Black Female Power Brokers
Full Interview: Meet the Democrats' Black Female Power Brokers
Four friends with something in common. On this episode of the The Carlos Watson Show podcast, Carlos talks to four close friends who also happen to be four of the most powerful Black women in politics: Minyan Moore, Donna Brazile, the Reverend Leah Daughtry, and Yolanda Carraway. They discuss how they each got involved with the Democratic Party, the attacks on vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris as too ambitious, and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on feminism.
Full Interview: Baker Mayfield: The Beauty of "Locker Room Talk"
Full Interview: Baker Mayfield: The Beauty of "Locker Room Talk"
Carlos’ full interview with Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Baker talks about playing high school football in Texas, how the Black Lives Matter movement is changing the NFL, and why he thinks he’s not the best athlete in his family.
Meet Tina Knowles-Lawson: The Queen-Maker Behind Beyoncé
Meet Tina Knowles-Lawson: The Queen-Maker Behind Beyoncé
Carlos’ full interview with Tina Knowles-Lawson. She's the mother of the Queen B - Beyonce - and Solange Knowles, and helped raise another singer, Kelly Rowland. Fans know her now as ‘Momma Savage’ - after Beyonce shouted her out on Megan Thee Stallion’s recent remix of Savage. Knowles is an entrepreneur, and she talks about her popular and successful salon, where her girls grew up doing performances for the patrons. She also tells Carlos about her start as a makeup artist and her passion for political and charity work that promises to bring change.
Maggie Siff: Meet the Next Meryl Streep
Maggie Siff: Meet the Next Meryl Streep
Carlos' full interview with actor Maggie Siff, who's starred in three very popular cable TV series - Billions, Mad Men, and Sons of Anarchy. She talks about her low-key approach to both her life and her career, including her long distance courtship with her husband. She also describes quarantine with her extended family in New England, and talks about learning how to be an effective ally in the movement for social justice.
David Oyelowo: Are Nigerian-Brits Taking Over the World?
David Oyelowo: Are Nigerian-Brits Taking Over the World?
Carlos' full interview with actor David Oyelowo, who's best known for playing the iconic role of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 2014 movie Selma. David describes growing up in both Nigeria and England, and how opportunities for Black actors have expanded during his own career. He also discusses his decades-long marriage to a British woman he first dated when they were teenagers, and the challenges of an interracial relationship. And he talks about how he thinks the fight for equality has progressed in the United States since Dr. King's time.
Malcolm Gladwell on How to Change the World
Malcolm Gladwell on How to Change the World
In this extended interview of The Carlos Watson Show, author Malcolm Gladwell tells Carlos how he came to write his best-seller The Tipping Point - and why he enjoys doing his hit podcast Revisionist History even more than writing books. He also talks about the day he realized that the length of his Afro determines how cops will treat him when he's driving. Finally, Gladwell shares his very controversial opinion about who is the greatest basketball player of all time.
How Sean Spicer Really Feels About BLM, Trump + 2020
How Sean Spicer Really Feels About BLM, Trump + 2020
Meet the Front Man. Will Sean Spicer say "Black Lives Matter"? Does he think the President is fit for office? Does he think Trump will win re-election? "Spicey" spills the beans on this and more in the latest sit-down with Carlos. This is the entire interview Carlos recorded with Sean Spicer, excerpted on The Carlos Watson Show on YouTube.
Full Interview: Rep. Karen Bass
Full Interview: Rep. Karen Bass
The California Congresswomen and head of the Congressional Black Caucus is one of the last few names on Joe Biden's list of potential running mates. She spoke with us about her early days in politics; the tragedy that changed her life forever; and a surprising skill you might not guess - martial arts!
About This Podcast
Host
- Carlos
Cast
- Karen Bass
- Malcolm Gladwell
- Bethenny Frankel
- Mark Cuban
- Sean Spicer
- Paris Hilton
- John Legend
- Jameela Jamil
- Tina Knowles Lawson
- Padma Lakshmi
- Jamaal Bowman
- Hillary Clinton
- Mitt Romney
- Simon Sinek
- Karamo Brown
- Trevor Noah
- Roxane Gay
- Andrew Yang
- Terry Crews
- Karl Rove
- Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Jemele Hill
- Pete Buttigeig
- Tan France
- Adam Grant
- Marcus Samuelsson
- Eddie Huang
- Baker Mayfield
- Alex Rodriguez
- Sophia Chang
- Sam Bee
- Spike Lee