Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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Episodes 289
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.7 (3,606)
Since May 2017
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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43%
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feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.

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Recent Episodes

Larry Says Goodbye

Dec 29, 2025 47m

In his final episode, Larry looks back on the podcast’s journey, reminiscing about favorite episodes and key moments along the way. He reflects on how the show evolved sonically and personally and…

Phil Rosenthal on Max & Helen's

Dec 21, 2025 52m

Larry sits down with acclaimed TV writer and restaurateur Phil Rosenthal to discuss his latest venture, Max & Helen’s. Phil reflects on his years creating ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ his…

Jon Lovett on the State of the World

Dec 14, 2025 1h 8m

Larry is joined by podcast host Jon Lovett for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of the world. They discuss Trump, Democratic front-runners, health care, Lovett’s personal experience…

Werner Herzog on ‘The Future of Truth’

Nov 23, 2025 1h 23m

Live from Los Angeles, Larry sits down with legendary filmmaker and author Werner Herzog to discuss his new book, ‘The Future of Truth.’ Together, they explore philosophy, history, and politics and…

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on ‘The American Revolution’

Nov 16, 2025 1h 2m

Ahead of his latest PBS documentary, Larry sits down with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein to explore ‘The American Revolution.’ They discuss the making of the project, the surprises they encountered,…

Jake Tapper on ‘Race Against Terror’

Nov 09, 2025 1h

Larry sits down with CNN anchor and bestselling author Jake Tapper to discuss his new book, 'Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.' The two explore America’s…

Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki on 'The Alabama Solution'

Oct 18, 2025 1h 7m

Larry is joined by filmakers Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki to talk about their latest film 'The Alabama Solution' as it offers a harrowing look at the prison system and the abuses that take…

Kenny Mayne on Sports Media

Oct 04, 2025 1h 3m

Larry is joined by former ESPN contributor Kenny Mayne to discuss his newest podcast We Need a Fourth! They also discuss the going's on of sports media, the fallout from poor fan behavior in golf,…

Listener Mailbag

Sep 27, 2025 1h 4m

Larry weighs in on the latest with Jimmy Kimmel and Charlie Kirk, the future of the Democratic Party, the role of artists in culture, his love of magic, conspiracy theories, and much more on this…

Tara Palmeri on Epstein and His Survivors

Sep 06, 2025 53m

This week, Larry is joined by investigative journalist, author, and podcast host Tara Palmeri to sift through the complexities of the Epstein files and his survivors—just days after several of his…

Christopher Jackson on the 10-Year Anniversary of 'Hamilton,' His Return to Broadway, and More

Aug 25, 2025 1h 9m

Larry is joined by Tony Award–nominated actor, Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter, and composer Christopher Jackson. Jackson reflects on the 10-year anniversary of ‘Hamilton,’ how the show came to…

Wendy Lobel on ‘Anxiety Club’

Aug 16, 2025 55m

Larry is joined by Emmy Award-winning producer Wendy Lobel to discuss her directorial debut film ‘Anxiety Club’, currently streaming on Jolt.film. They begin their conversation by talking about why…

Jonathan Mahler on ‘The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990’

Aug 09, 2025 54m

Larry is joined by New York Times journalist and author Jonathan Mahler to discuss his newest book, ‘The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City:…

Maya Lau on ‘Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story’

Jul 19, 2025 1h 5m

Larry is joined by journalist Maya Lau to discuss her latest podcast, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story, currently streaming on Apple Podcasts. They begin their conversation by describing the story…

Nate Jackson on 'Nate Jackson: Super Funny'

Jul 13, 2025 1h 16m

Larry is joined by comedian Nate Jackson to talk about his new Netflix special ‘Nate Jackson: Super Funny’. They begin their conversation by examining the different ways that comedians develop…

Elizabeth Wagmeister on the Diddy Trial

Jul 05, 2025 52m

Larry is joined by reporter and journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about her experiences covering the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal criminal case for CNN. They begin their conversation by shining a…

Alex Thompson on ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’

Jun 21, 2025 1h 1m

Larry is joined by journalist Alex Thompson from Axios to discuss the new book he coauthored with CNN’s Jake Tapper, ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice…

Joy Reid on 'The Joy Reid Show'

Jun 07, 2025 54m

Larry is joined by author, television host, and political commentator Joy Reid to discuss her new podcast, The Joy Reid Show. They begin their conversation by talking about why Joy left MSNBC and…

Mark Whitaker on ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’

May 17, 2025 1h 9m

Larry is joined by writer and media executive Mark Whitaker to discuss his newest book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’. They begin their conversation…

Larry Wilmore on the Trump Administration, Pope Leo XIV, the State of Hollywood, and More

May 10, 2025 1h 2m

Larry starts off a special listener mailbag episode by sharing some of his biggest concerns with Donald Trump’s second term so far and his administration’s attack on government agencies and the…

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