This week on the Confab: Join Staff Writer Jenée Desmond-Harris as she chats with Political Correspondent Keli Goff, Contributing Editor David Swerdlick and Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta about whether it's racist to discuss Paul Ryan's black ex-girlfriend. Plus: Chris Matthews' Republican-race-baiting smackdown, and a dispatch from the RNC.
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Friday, August 31, 2012
It's Racist to Discuss Ryan's Black Ex?
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
What Paul Ryan Means for Black People
This week on the Confab: Join Staff Writer Jenée Desmond-Harris as she chats with Political Correspondent Keli Goff and contributor Genetta Adams about the Republican vice presidential hopeful's views on black people. Plus: Politicians and their athletic counterparts, and a wrap-up of Olympic controversies.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
IF... Podcast: Kickstart the Arts
Brooklyn saxophonist Laron Land shares lessons from “Prof” star of “Thundersoul” doc; L.A. children’s book author Calida Rawles imagines a high-tech, interactive library; Madison, Wis. singer-songwriter Melissa Simonson on collaborating with fans.
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Black Olympic Highlights and More
This week on the Confab: Join Staff Writer Jenée Desmond-Harris as she chats with Associate Editor Brett Johnson and Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta about The Root's Olympic highlights, John Carlos' black power salute at the 1968 games and the Mississippi church that wouldn't marry an African-American couple.
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*** all of our episodes are available on itunes...
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