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This week on The Confab: The color wars continue. Jack White explains why Stanley Crouch needs to "lighten up", Helena Andrews says "Bitch is the New Black" and Disney's new -- black -- princess is the ... froggiest of them all? Join The Root's associate editor Natalie Hopkinson as she talks to senior culture writer Teresa Wiltz and contributors to The Root Jack White and Helena Andrews.
* Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.
* Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
The Confab -- Dec. 18, 2009 -
This week on The Confab: Is the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) going soft on Obama? Are the Democrats dragging health care to the finish line? Plus, climate talks at Copenhagen and the crux of a wartime president receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. Join The Root's Washington reporter Dayo Olopade as she talks with The Root's new Managing Editor Joel Dreyfuss and Associate Editor Natalie Hopkinson.
* Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.
* Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
The Confab -- Dec. 11, 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.
* Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.
* Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
The Confab -- Oct. 30, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
