Best MediaVillage Podcasts (2025)

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Leading with Purpose in the Age of AI: Lessons from LinkedIn’s Matt Derella - Profiles in Leadership 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

What defines effective leadership in an era of rapid technological change? For Matt Derella, Vice President of LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, it begins with clarity of purpose, valuing learning, and empowering individuals to lead at every level. In a recent episode of Profiles in Leadership with host Jack Myers, Derella shared career insights, leade…

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Empowering Women in Media: Insights from Industry Leaders -- WomenAdvancing 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

In celebration of Women’s History Month, WomenAdvancing host E.B. Moss is joined by an insightful panel of industry leaders for a special roundtable discussion. Joining us is Nafeesa Bratcher, Director of Customer Success at Optimum Media; Liz Rave, Vice President of Marketing at OUTFRONT Media; and Stephanie Versichelli, Senior Vice President of A…

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Joseph Jaffe on Leadership, Innovation, Happiness, and the Future of Business - Profiles in Leadership 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

Joseph Jaffe has never been one to pull punches. A seasoned marketing strategist, author, and business thinker, Jaffe has built a career on challenging conventional wisdom. In a compelling Profiles in Leadership conversation with Jack Myers, Jaffe unflinchingly dives into the fate of corporations, the role of AI, the dangers of fear-based leadershi…

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Luisa Diaz Discusses the Power of Leadership and Compassion - Profiles in Leadership 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

Luisa Diaz stands as a beacon of kindness, resilience, and leadership in a world that often rewards power over empathy and competition over connection. As the founder of the Luisa Diaz Foundation and the visionary behind the Mi Amor Gala, she has made it her life’s mission to uplift survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, offering the…

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Gemma Atkinson on the Power of Culture, Empathy, and Innovation at Active Media Services - Profiles in Leadership 31:06

4M ago31:06

31:06

Gemma Atkinson, Global Chief People Officer at AMS, is redefining what it means to lead in a fast-paced, technology-driven world. In a compelling conversation with Jack Myers for Profiles in Leadership, Atkinson shared her insights on culture as a competitive advantage, the evolving nature of leadership, and the innovative strategies that make AMS …

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Rishad Tobaccowala on the Future of Work, Creativity, and Leadership 48:15

4M ago48:15

48:15

Rishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and thought leader, joined Jack Myers for an enlightening conversation on Profiles in Leadership, diving into themes from his new book, Rethinking Work. In the interview, Tobaccowala discusses the critical changes reshaping leadership, work, and education in the digital age. With insights ranging from integrati…

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Profiles in Leadership - David Verklin 35:04

7M ago35:04

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In the inaugural episode of Profiles in Leadership, which transitions from Legends & Leadership to align with my new book, The Tao of Leadership, I welcome my long-time friend, colleague, and mentor, David Verklin. The interview offers an engaging discussion on David’s expansive career, his vision for the future of advertising and media, and the cr…

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Legends & Leadership - Doug Herzog, former President of MTV Networks 29:01

7M ago29:01

29:01

As the television landscape undergoes a seismic shift with the rise of streaming platforms, cord-cutting, and evolving audience preferences, one figure stands at the crossroads of its rich past and uncertain future: Doug Herzog. In the latest installment of Jack Myers Legends & Leadership series, Herzog - former president of MTV Networks and the ex…

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Style, Luxury and Mentorship with aspireTV’s ‘Style Kings’ stars Justin Q. Williams and Dedrick Thomas - Behind the Scenes in Hollywood 14:51

8M ago14:51

14:51

aspireTV launched its Power Players programming hour block earlier this month with the premiere of Style Kings and Cut To It, the former of which follows the daily goings-on of interior designer Justin Q. Williams and custom clothier and stylist Dedrick Thomas, showcasing their entrepreneurial endeavors and “elevate the discourse on Black men's con…

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Legends & Leadership - Nexstar Media's Michael Strober 30:41

8M ago30:41

30:41

In an engaging Legends & Leadership conversation, series host Jack Myers and special guest Michael Strober, Chief Revenue Officer of Nexstar Media Group, discussed the transformative journey of the media industry and Strober’s dynamic career and influences. Strober, who joined Nexstar in 2023 after several years of consulting with Nexstar managemen…

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Legends & Leadership - Carat's CEO Mike Law 41:31

8M ago41:31

41:31

Mike Law, the CEO of Carat, a dentsu company, has spent nearly 25 years in the media industry, growing alongside Carat and shaping its evolution. In a recent conversation with Jack Myers, Law shared insights into Carat's journey, its relationship with dentsu, and the broader advertising and television industry through the lens of his experience. Hi…

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Legends & Leadership - Screenvision Media's CEO John Partilla 17:33

11M ago17:33

17:33

In a riveting conversation at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jack Myers and Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla discussed the transformative power of cinema advertising and how Screenvision is thriving in a tech-dominated world. Their discussion, part of Jack's "Legends and Leadership" series, highlighted the irreplaceable …

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Legends & Leadership - Mike Linton & Jeff Culliton 41:20

11M ago41:20

41:20

In this week's episode of Jack Myers' "Legends & Leadership," I hosted an insightful and controversial conversation with Mike Linton, renowned Chief Marketing Officer, and former agency President Jeff Culliton, now host and Executive Producer of the CMO Confidential podcast. Jack Myers' conversation with Mike Linton, and Jeff Culliton provided a we…

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Legends & Leadership - CBS' Radha Subramanyam 41:20

12M ago41:20

41:20

In a Legends & Leadership conversation hosted by Jack Myers, Radha Subramanyam, the Chief Research and Analytics Officer of CBS and President of CBS Vision, shared profound and even surprising insights into the robustness and enduring appeal of network television, specifically highlighting CBS's leadership in primetime programming.…

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WomenAdvancing - ScreenVision Media's Christine Martino 25:57

12M ago25:57

25:57

In the digital age where advertisers are vying for consumer attention across various platforms, cinema advertising stands out as a uniquely compelling medium. Christine Martino, Chief Revenue Officer at Screenvision Media, emphasized this during her insightful discussion with WomenAdvancing.org host E.B. Moss. Screenvision leverages the traditional…

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Legends & Leadership - dentu's Shirli Zelcer 26:30

12M ago26:30

26:30

In a recent engaging session of Jack Myers' Legends & Leadership series, Shirli Zelcer, Chief Data and Technology Officer at dentsu, shared her extensive insights into the evolving role of data and technology in advertising. Link above and here to view the video conversation. With over two decades of experience in analytics, AI, and technology, Zel…

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Legends & Leadership - aspireTV's Angela Cannon 29:48

12M ago29:48

29:48

In this week's episode of Legends & Leadership, Jack Myers is joined by Angela Cannon, the dynamic Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks and General Manager of aspireTV. Their conversation covered a range of engaging topics, from the Harlem Globetrotters to the impressive growth and success of aspireTV. Angela shared her diverse responsib…

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Legends & Leadership - Simulmedia's Dave Morgan 30:44

12M ago30:44

30:44

In a riveting video conversation hosted by Jack Myers for his Legends & Leadership series, Dave Morgan, the founder and CEO of Simulmedia, explores the implications of the continuing transformation across the media and advertising ecosystem. The conversation not only reflects on Dave's career at the forefront of innovation but also explores the pre…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Zuleyka Silver, CBS' The Young and the Restless 10:21

2y ago10:21

10:21

As the Emmy-winning daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless recently celebrated its 50th year on television, and over 12,000 episodes, the series gave starts to many actors’ careers in Hollywood throughout its historic run, including Penn Badgley, Justin Baldoni, Eva Longoria, Shemar Moore, Vivica A. Fox and even Tom Selleck. One of its newes…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Carla Baratta, FX's Mayans 11:44

2y ago11:44

11:44

FX's Mayans star Carla Baratta has been with the show since the very beginning and reflects on her time on the series, the life changes she experienced during that time, and praised recent breakthroughs for Hispanic and Latin representation in the U.S. New episodes of Mayans air Wednesdays at 10pm ET on FX, available to stream next day on Hulu 🖥 Re…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Liza Colón-Zayas of FX's THE BEAR 17:01

2y ago17:01

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One of last year’s most pleasant surprises of new series came from the freshman comedy series The Bear, centering on an award-winning young chef, played by Critics’ Choice winner Jeremy Allen White, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to revamp his family’s crumbling sandwich shop. Among the boisterous gallery of characters that help keep the re…

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Mrs. Kasha Davis, Tyler Dichiara, Damian Terriquez and Brian Falduto - Pride Month Roundtable 34:02

2y ago34:02

34:02

In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we are thrilled to be joined by a delightful group from across the entertainment industry and the LGBTQ+ community: Damian Terriquez, Netflix’s Glamorous; Mrs. Kasha Davis, RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars; Tyler DiChiara, The CW’s Gotham Knights; and former child actor-turned-country music star Brian Falduto. …

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Multicultural TV Talk - Cristo Fernandez, TED LASSO, Apple TV+ 18:57

2y ago18:57

18:57

When an injury ended his dreams of playing soccer on a professional level, Cristo Fernández decided to tackle his other dream: filmmaking and acting. Little did he know that the perfect opportunity would come along in which he could combine all of his talents in a single role, Ted Lasso fan favorite Dani Rojas. “I never imagined when I dreamed of b…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Aliza Vellani, Julia Lee and Kristian Flores - AAPI Actors Roundtable 24:00

2y ago24:00

24:00

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by a panel of three actors from the AAPI community to discuss what performances made them feel represented growing up, the current state of AAPI representation in entertainment and media and what changes need to take place in order for progre…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Jhulenty Delossantos, CBS' The Equalizer 11:24

2y ago11:24

11:24

Rising star of stage and screen, and a former fellow classmate of mine, Jhulenty Delossantos joins us to talk all about his time working on multiple CBS series, including a role that went from a co-star to recurring guest starring role with action-packed scenes on “The Equalizer”. You can see Jhulenty Delossantos back on The Equalizer on Sunday, Ap…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Alexis Sides, "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" 16:17

2y ago16:17

16:17

Continuing the legacy of the 1978 film Grease, and the 1971 musical it was based on, comes the new musical dramedy Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, a prequel series set in 1954 which focuses on the misfit students at Rydell high school who create the iconic Pink Ladies clique. In his television debut, triple-threat Alexis Sides talks with us about …

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Behind the Scenes in Hollywood - Reid Scott and Jason Ralph, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" 10:02

2y ago10:02

10:02

As we approach the final season of the Emmy-winning comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, we spoke with two of the newest cast members on the series, Reid Scott and Jason Ralph, who respectively play late-night talk show host Gordon Ford and his talent booker Gordon Ford. The two stars share their experience tackling their larger roles, from recurrin…

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Behind the Scenes in Hollywood - Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak and Michael Zegen, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" 10:26

2y ago10:26

10:26

As one of the most critically-acclaimed and awarded comedies of the last decade bids farewell, we are pleased to have had the chance to speak with some of the cast of Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ahead of its fifth and final season. Tony Shahloub, Kevin Pollak, and Michael Zegen play the titular stand-up comedian Miriam “Midge” Maisel’s …

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Multicultural TV Talk - Aaron Jennings, NBC's "Grand Crew" 13:41

2y ago13:41

13:41

While he may play a mild-mannered accountant on NBC’s hangout comedy Grand Crew, Aaron Jennings has practically been in the industry his entire life with Brent Jennings (The CW’s All American) and Juanita Jennings (FOX’s STAR) as his parents. “The art world is something I was very familiar with growing up but I didn’t see myself making a career out…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Lisa Guerrero, "Inside Edition" 16:01

2y ago16:01

16:01

Award-winning journalist, Chief Investigative Correspondent of Inside Edition and now author Lisa Guerrero joins us to talk all about her new memoir Warrior: The Path To Being Brave, a tell-all about her most vulnerable moments and how she overcame them. Though Lisa is nowhere near the end of her career, the usual point in time for memoirs to be wr…

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Multicultural TV Talk - stars of "Kung Fu" Olivia Liang, Yvonne Chapman, Shannon Dang, and Vanessa Kai 37:05

2y ago37:05

37:05

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to be joined by the leading ladies of The CW’s Kung Fu: series star Olivia Liang, her onscreen sister Shannon Dang, her mentor Vanessa Kai, and their villain Yvonne Chapman. Fresh off their season 3 finale earlier this month, the four actresses reflect on the past three years they’ve worked togethe…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Loretta Devine, "A Snowy Day In Oakland" 9:58

2y ago9:58

9:58

Emmy-winning star of stage and screen Loretta Devine joins us to talk about her upcoming film, A Snowy Day Oakland, where she plays the hilarious local gossip Jeanette, with an all-star cast including Nicole Ari Parker, Michael Jai White, Kimberly Elise, Tony Plana, Keith David, and Jackée Harry. A Snowy Day In Oakland is in theatres March 17th.…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Bloom Li and Jingyi Shao, "Chang Can Dunk", Disney+ 13:37

2y ago13:37

13:37

Underdog stories and sports have crossed over for decades. Rocky, The Little Giants, The Waterboy, Bend It Like Beckham, The Blind Side, even Kung Fu Panda, these stories follow the unassuming protagonist who is dismissed by their peers as they go on a journey of self-discovery and to come out on top, proving themselves to their doubters. Tackling …

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Multicultural TV Talk - Jojo Fleites and Nida Khurshid, The CW's "The Winchesters" 21:45

2y ago21:45

21:45

Just in time for tonight’s season finale, we are joined by two of the stars of The Winchesters, Jojo Fleites and Nida Khurshid, for a look back on the year since the series pilot was filmed, how they’ve grown as actors and individuals throughout production, and the impact of being part of The CW’s mission to increase diversity and representation. T…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Chad C. Coleman, Angela Lewis, Ayesha Harris and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut - Roundtable Interview 56:07

2y ago56:07

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Closing out this Black History month we are joined by a delightful panel of actors, from rising stars to industry veterans, including Chad L. Coleman (The CW’s Superman & Lois), Ayesha Harris (Netflix’s upcoming Glamorous), Angela Lewis (FX’s Snowfall) and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Star Trek: Picard, Paramount+), for a conversation on diversity, incl…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Isabella Gomez, E! Original Movie "Royal Rendezvous" 14:10

2+ y ago14:10

14:10

For her first lead role in a romantic comedy, star Isabella Gomez was whisked away to Ireland for a fast-paced, 15-day shoot and was able to unleash her inner chef for the E! Original Movie Royal Rendezvous. Gomez stars as Cat, a talented young chef from East LA who is picked by a royal family to prepare a banquet. Romances blossom, chaos ensues an…

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Behind the Scenes in Hollywood - Alyson Fouse, creator & showrunner of 'Act Your Age' on BounceTV 32:07

2+ y ago32:07

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Multicultural TV Talk - Industry Diversity, Progress, and the Next Steps Forward, a Roundtable Discussion 31:41

2+ y ago31:41

31:41

In honor of Black History Month, we are thrilled to present this special roundtable interview with a trio of talent, executives, and industry professionals to discuss the current state of diversity and representation in the industry and what the next steps are for continued progress, brought to by Ampersand. Joining us for this discussion: Karringt…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Tien Tran and Suraj Sharma, Hulu's "How I Met Your Father" 10:03

2+ y ago10:03

10:03

After just wrapping up season two of their hit Hulu series How I Met Your Father, stars Tien Tran and Suraj Sharma chat with us about what fans can expect to see in the double size second season, how the cast chemistry and trust is stronger than ever, and what it was like filming in front of a live studio audience for the first time for their seaso…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Germain Arroyo, CBS series "SWAT" and Netflix's "Ratched" 23:24

2+ y ago23:24

23:24

Rising star Germain Arroyo joins us this week and talks about his early days coming up as an actor, reflects on what it was like pursuing an acting career in a pre-pandemic Hollywood, and discusses some of his biggest television roles, including a recent episode of ABC’s The Rookie, Netflix’s Ratched where they worked closely with Brandon Flynn and…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Diamond White, Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 7:54

2+ y ago7:54

7:54

With the increased diversity and representation across Disney’s properties, from animation to Marvel and Star Wars titles, their next hero to tackle the small screen is Moon Girl in the upcoming animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Joining us to talk all about the energetic, loveable and genius titular hero is her voice actor, act…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Blake Abbie, Netflix's Bling Empire: New York 12:03

2+ y ago12:03

12:03

After a hit debut season in 2021, Netflix’s Bling Empire has expanded to the East Coast as it follows original cast member Dorothy Wang for a New York City adventure in Bling Empire: New York. Described by many as Crazy Rich Asians meets Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the series follows affluent Asian American families and individuals, from desig…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Analisa Velez, Paramount+ series The Game 12:41

2+ y ago12:41

12:41

For our final episode of Multicultural TV Talk of the year, we are delighted to be joined by actress, singer and producer Analisa Velez, who plays Raquel on the Paramount+ series The Game, to talk all about season two of the revival series. As this was Velez’s first series regular role, she harkens back to her audition, remembering that she made it…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Constance Marie, NBC's Lopez vs Lopez 10:02

2+ y ago10:02

10:02

Television and film star Constance Marie joins us just before the holidays to talk all about her guest-starring role in the upcoming Christmas episode of NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez, where she plays a member of George's ex-wife's extended family visiting for noche buena (Christmas Eve). Constance starred for six seasons alongside George Lopez in his self…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Rick Sanchez, Emmy-winning journalist & CEO of Agua Media 22:40

2+ y ago22:40

22:40

We are joined in this edition of Multicultural TV Talk by Emmy-winning journalist, author, podcast host and CEO of Agua Media Rick Sanchez, whose career spans nearly 30 years as an anchor on CNN, Fox News, NBC, Univision and iHeartRadio. Our conversation with Rick ranges from Hispanic representation in entertainment, to the current state of news an…

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Behind the Scenes in Hollywood - Alex Rich, FX on Hulu's The Patient 13:53

2+ y ago13:53

13:53

Alex Rich, a Critics Choice Award nominee for his acclaimed role as the young version of the title character in the National Geographic limited series "Picasso," joins us to talk about his physically and emotionally taxing role as Elias, the victim of a serial killer, in the chilling FX on Hulu series The Patient. Rich worked alongside Steve Carrel…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Sarah Podemski, Jeremiah Bitsui and Dallas Goldtooth - Indigenous Actors Roundtable 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

40:36

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are thrilled to welcome a wonderful panel of actors from the Indigenous community for a special roundtable discussion. Joining us are Sarah Podemski (Reservation Dogs, Resident Alien), Jeremiah Bitsui (Better Call Saul, Dark Winds) and Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls). These …

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Multicultural TV Talk - Jimmy Smits, CBS' "East New York" 24:32

2+ y ago24:32

24:32

Jimmy Smits of CBS’ “East New York” We are honored and delighted to be joined by Emmy Award-winning actor of stage and screen Jimmy Smits who after decades of work on long-running series like LA Law and NYPD Blue, is back on primetime in CBS’ latest procedural East New York. Jimmy reflects on his career and early inspirations, how it feels seeing a…

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Multicultural TV Talk - Grace Dove, ABC's Alaska Daily 16:21

2+ y ago16:21

16:21

ABC's latest drama, Alaska Daily, stars Hilary Swank as Eileen Fitzgerald, an award-winning journalist whose career suffers a nearly fatal blow. Desperate to keep her career alive, she relocates to Anchorage, Alaska, to help a local outlet with a number of unresolved cases related to Missing and Murdered Indigenious Women (MMIW), a very real issue …

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Multicultural TV Talk - Mason Alexander Park, NBC's Quantum Leap 12:29

2+ y ago12:29

12:29

Stage and screen actor Mason Alexander Park joins us to talk about their role in NBC’s action-packed revival of Quantum Leap where they play Ian, the series’ resident tech expert and the mastermind that rebuilt Ziggy, the AI unit that gives Ben (Raymond Lee) information on his leaps. Mason talks about how as a "very strange kid" they delved into sc…

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