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On this week's filibuster, Jemele fires back at right wing critics who are outraged over Cracker Barrel changing its logo. Jemele is then joined by Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson, who has faced and met many challenges since being elected two years ago. Among them, Mayor Johnson discusses what it will take to keep the Chicago Bears in Chicago, as the Bears are also considering a new stadium home outside of Chicago. The mayor also sha...

On this week's filibuster, Jemele takes aim at the fake outrage over male NFL cheerleaders. Jemele is then joined by award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, who discusses his new film, Highest to Lowest, his fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington. Spike reveals what makes his chemistry and collaboration with Washington special, and whether or not this could be their last film together. Spike also shares what he thought of the Knicks...

This is the second part of Jemele’s interview with sports media personality, Amin Elhassan, who went from having a successful NBA career to becoming a key voice in sports media. Amin shares how he got into the NBA, landed with the Phoenix Suns and eventually left them under difficult circumstances. Amin discusses his experience working with former Suns owner Robert Sarver, who was eventually forced to sell the team after an i...

On this week's filibuster, Jemele issues a strong rebuke of the clowns who have been throwing dildos on the court at WNBA games. Jemele is then joined by sports media personality Amin Elhassan, who transitioned from the NBA front office into an analyst and commentator. In the first of a two-part interview, Amin discusses what it was like growing up in both Sudan and the United States, how is family reacted when he told them he want...

On this week's filibuster, Jemele gives her thoughts on basketball analyst Candace Parker receiving blowback because of her WNBA player rankings. Jemele is then joined by DeMaurice Smith, the former executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). DeMaurice discusses his new book Turf Wars, which takes fans inside of the complicated dynamics between NFL owners, players and their union. DeMaurice shares his thoughts on NFL...

More from Jemele’s conversation with Jason Wilson, author, educator and founder of the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy, which uses martial arts to teach at-risk boys emotional discipline, leadership and character development. Jemele gets candid with Jason about her fractured relationship with her father as he shares his own experiences about forgiving his father as an adult. Jason also offers his advice for ...

On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper confronting MLB commissioner Rob Manfred when Manfred surfaced the possibility of a salary cap in baseball. Jemele is then joined by author Jason Wilson, who has gained international acclaim for his groundbreaking, Detroit-based transformational training academy, which uses martial arts to teach at-risk boys healthy emotional expression and regula...

On this special episode, Jemele shares more of her conversation with future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul at the American Black Film Festival. Audience members were granted the opportunity to ask Chris Paul about his life, career and passion for filmmaking, and Chris candidly shares some of his experiences and gives some critical advice for young hoopers who have dreams of making it to the NBA.

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On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on Donald Trump reportedly preparing to sign an executive order that provides guidance on name, image, and likeness, and the president’s ordering the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to change their team nicknames back to the Redskins and Indians, which they changed in 2020 and 2022 because they were considered offensive to Native Americans. Jemele is then joi...

On this special episode, Jemele breaks down the notable moments from WNBA All-Star weekend, including the polarizing reaction to the players wearing t-shirts that read “Pay Us What You Owe Us” in pregame warm-ups. The shirts were in reference to the players ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with league owners and Jemele explains why the players are due a big raise, and how the owners are pulling a sleight of ha...

On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on whether Laker fans should be worried that LeBron James won’t be a Laker next season. Jemele is then joined by Hall of Famer Swin Cash, the former University of Connecticut star who recently served in the New Orleans Pelicans front office. Swin discusses her motivation behind creating her She’s Got Time platform, which is dedicated to empowering and connecting wome...

On this week's filibuster, Jemele takes listeners back to LeBron James’ The Decision, which just had its 15th anniversary. Jemele is then joined by media personality Sarah Spain, who discusses her powerful new book, Runs in The Family, which is based on the compelling family journey of Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough. The book traces McCullough’s extraordinary path to finding his biological fathe...

Jemele is joined by finance expert John Hope Bryant, the founder and CEO of Operation Hope in Atlanta. John gives his thoughts on the Buss family selling a majority stake of the Lakers for $10 billion, and what that means for the broader landscape of sports. Jemele and John also discuss one of the most popular (and annoying) questions on social media: When in a relationship or marriage, should men and women split the bills 50/50?

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On this week's filibuster, Jemele dives into NBA player Malk Beasley being under federal investigation as part of gambling probe and how the sports leagues alliance with the gambling industry is creating an atmosphere for players to indulge in sports betting. Jemele is then joined by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who recently made national news for announcing that his annual football camp is inclusive of LGBT...

On this week’s filibuster, Jemele takes a deeper look at Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating injury and whether the number of ACL tears suffered by NBA players this season is an aberration or a sign of something more. Then, Jemele has a special conversation with 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul at the prestigious American Black Film Festival in Miami. Chris shares whether he plans to play next season and how he’s appro...

On this week’s filibuster, Jemele questions why FIFA decided to drop its anti-racism campaign while the Club World Cup tournament is being played in America. Jemele is then joined by recent WNBA retiree Layshia Clarendon, the WNBA’s first non-binary player. Layshia gets candid about why she decided to retire, what it means for the her to be the WNBA’s first  non-binary player, and why she decided to go public...

On this week’s filibuster, Jemele gets to the bottom of why there’s only one Black female head coach in the WNBA, despite Black women making up 70 percent of the league. Jemele is then joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who gives his thoughts on the Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud, if it was fair for the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau, and how the Democrats plan to win the messaging war against Republicans. Jeff...

On this week’s filibuster, Jemele questions whether this year’s NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indianapolis Pacers means we’ve seen the end of NBA dynasties and superstar-heavy teams. Jemele is then joined by women’s college basketball legend Candace Parker, who discusses her new book, The Can-Do Mindset. Candace shares how she feels about her jersey being retired by both the WNBA&rsquo...

On this week’s filibuster, Jemele examines the 5-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, reflecting on how athletes' activism helped power a worldwide movement and why their efforts weren't sustained. Jemele is then joined by actor and comedian Rickey Smiley, whose network comedy special “Fool-ish” premieres on Hulu on May 30. Smiley explains why it’s taken him over a decade to record a new comedy s...