• The Confab -- Oct. 30, 2009

    This week on The Confab: Why Cathy Hughes' Reality Radio is anything but. Plus, the secret science to the MacArthur fellows: How do white judges decide on black genius? Join The Root's Associate Editor Natalie Hopkinson as she talks with Ethelbert Miller Director of Howard University's African American Resource Center and media critic Amy Alexander.
    The Confab -- Oct. 30, 2009
  • The Confab -- Oct. 23, 2009

    This week on The Confab -- The magic and myths surrounding HBCUs. Do black students really play lacrosse? Should the non-black Miss Hampton be dethroned? And why "you will always be historically black." Join The Root's Associate Editor Natalie Hopkinson as she talks with Copy Editor Erin Evans and The Root interns Eboni Farmer and Jada F. Smith.

     

    * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.

    * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
    The Confab -- Oct. 23, 2009
  • The Confab -- Oct. 9, 2009

    This week: Author and comedian David Alan Grier joins Books on The Root contributor Felicia Pride to discuss his new book Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth. Grier shares a laugh about the time the president made him cry, the death of  "the angry black man" and explains why some things just aren't funny. Plus, the insane days of In Living Color and why television shows are still black and white.

     

    * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.

    * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

     
    The Confab -- Oct. 9, 2009
  • The Confab -- Oct. 2, 2009

    This week on The Confab: Did North Dakota doom the public option? Why is the beating of Derrion Albert a must-see moment? Plus Jay-Z's crossover appeal and the problem with bromance films. Join The Root's Deputy Editor Terence Samuel as he talks with contributor to The Root Jozen Cummings, The Root's Washington reporter Dayo Olopade and Assistant Editor Saaret E. Yoseph.

     

     

    * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.

    * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
    The Confab -- Oct. 2, 2009
  • The Confab -- Sept. 25, 2009

    This week on The Confab -- The president's busy schedule gets busier. Feministas are out, proud and redefined. Plus, Tyler Perry and "fat, black woman porn"? Join The Root's Deputy Editor Terence Samuel as he talks with contributor to The Root Rebecca Walker, senior culture writer Teresa Wiltz and The Root's Copy Editor Erin Evans.

     

    * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.

    * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
    The Confab -- Sept. 25, 2009
  • The Confab -- Aug. 21, 2009

    This week on The Confab: Things are getting ugly! Public option is on the chopping block and Obama's getting punked. Does the president need a neck roll and a "Negro, please!" to get it together? Plus, the "wealthy," wig-pulling women of Atlanta. Join The Root's Washington reporter Dayo Olopade as she talks with The Root's senior culture writer Teresa Wiltz and contributor to The Root Jack White.

     

    * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.

    * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
    The Confab -- Aug. 21, 2009
  • The Confab -- Aug. 14, 2009

    This week on The Confab: In defense of the angry people! Town hall brawls, health care hysteria and out and out fear of ... the R-word! Why exactly is everyone freaking out? Join The Root's Washington reporter Dayo Olopade as she talks with The Root's senior culture writer Teresa Wiltz and regular contributor to The Root Adam Serwer.

     

    * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.

    * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
    The Confab -- Aug. 14, 2009
  • Hello 2009, Farewell 2008

    Now that 2008 is over, I think I should put my musings on the large stage of public life. My therapist used to tell me to sit down and compose a list of the top events of the year. So, here's my top 10 things I'm thankful for.
    Hello 2009, Farewell 2008
  • Bailout for The Common Man

    Every year, millions of Americans make well-intentioned New Year's resolutions to get their money straight. Too bad many of those declarations are broken before the end of January. Here are a few financial resolutions that you can actually keep throughout the year.
    Bailout for The Common Man
  • South Africa Faces a Momentous 2009

    A new party, formed by disaffected members of the ruling African National Congress, was launched in Bloemfontein earlier this month. The brash, new political kid on the block, known as the Congress of the People (COPE), says the ANC has forgotten where it came from.
    South Africa Faces a Momentous 2009
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