Punk singer, artist, and the front-woman of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Kathleen Hanna has spent the last three decades as a trailblazer in the punk feminist movement. She joins guest host Roxane Gay to talk about her new memoir and storied career making art and music.By Design Matters Media

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Yamicia Connor, a Harvard-MIT-educated OB-GYN, as she tackles the crisis of Black maternal health. Discover why Black women face higher pregnancy risks and learn essential tips for navigating a safer, healthier pregnancy.Dr. Connor’s passion for justice and groundbreaking work in healthcare equity wi…

https://www.SuccessfulBlackParenting.com -- Welcome to BACKTalk, the podcast by Successful Black Parenting magazine, where we dive deep into issues that matter most to Black parents. In this episode, we tackle some powerful truths about the involvement of Black parents in their children’s education and the impact of Black teachers on student perfor…

In this compelling episode, host Janice Robinson-Celeste is joined by Leigh Higginbotham, CEO and founder of Akina—often referred to as the Google for Black women. Together, they delve into the enduring moniker of the 'Strong Black Woman.' Why is this image so pervasive, and how does it impact the mental health of Black women? Tune in as they explo…

If you have a child who is always getting in trouble for talking too much, join us live and ask us questions on-air as we speak with awesome Black author, Ashley Iman who wrote the children's book, "Ruby Reneé Had So Much To Say" and learn how to challenge this issue into positive energy. Who's watching? #alkativechild #blackgirlsread #readblackaut…

The Rising Crisis: Unemployment and Inequality in the Black CommunityIn this crucial episode, we dive into the alarming rise in unemployment rates among African Americans and the persistent neglect of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), everywhere, but especially in the tech industry.Join us as we explore how these trends not only impact the ec…

Adam Moss is widely known as one of the great magazine editors of his generation, remaking and reshaping The New York Times and New York magazine into the most significant print and digital publications of our time. He joins to discuss his illustrious career as an author, editor, and artist.By Design Matters Media

Named one of TIME magazine’s “100 Innovators for the Next New Wave,” Suzan-Lori Parks is the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Topdog/Underdog. She joins to discuss her long and illustrious career as a playwright, musician, and novelist.By Design Matters Media

Join Janice Robinson-Celeste, CEO of Successful Black Parenting magazine, as she engages in an insightful discussion with Mariah Oates, the Director of Communications and Development at Mamatoto Village.This livestream will delve into Mamatoto's "Letters to Black Mamas" campaign, which will be featured in the magazine's special Mother's Day edition…

New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and educator Emily Nagoski is one of the most exceptional minds at work today on the science of sexual connection, intimacy, and arousal. She joins to discuss her remarkable career and new book, “Come Together.”By Design Matters Media

Are your child's emotional ups and downs leaving you puzzled? Tune into our latest episode where we explore the power of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to transform your parenting experience. Find out how SEL can equip your child with crucial skills to manage emotions, set goals, and make better decisions. Whether at home or in school, understandi…

If you have a child who is always getting in trouble for talking too much, join us live and ask us questions on-air as we speak with awesome Black author, Ashley Iman who wrote the children's book, "Ruby Reneé Had So Much To Say" and learn how to challenge this issue into positive energy. Who's watching? #alkativechild #blackgirlsread #ReadBlackAut…

The Rising Crisis: Unemployment and Inequality in the Black CommunityIn this crucial episode, we dive into the alarming rise in unemployment rates among African Americans and the persistent neglect of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), everywhere, but especially in the tech industry.Join us as we explore how these trends not only impact the ec…

Writer Amy Lin deconstructs grief in her new memoir ‘Here After,’ a beautifully visceral and emotionally intimate depiction of young widowhood. She joins to discuss the science of grief and how she coped in the wake of her inexplicable loss.By Design Matters Media

Throughout her prolific writing career, Nell Irvin Painter has published works on such luminaries as Sojourner Truth, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Malcolm X. Her unique vantage on American history pushes the boundaries of personal narrative and academic authorship and asks readers to reconsider ideas of race, politics, and identity. She joins to discus…

🔊 New Episode Alert! Tune into our latest #BACKtalk podcast episode featuring Drew Martin from We In The World. We're diving into the Hackathon For Change, a groundbreaking initiative where you can leverage play to spark transformative changes in your community, city, and beyond. Discover how you can make a real-world impact through a virtual hacka…

Since 1998, David Remnick has been the editor of The New Yorker and has written hundreds of pieces for the magazine, including reporting from Russia, the Middle East, and Europe and Profiles of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Katharine Graham, Mike Tyson, Bruce Springsteen and more. He also hosts the magazine’s national radio program and podcast, “The …

Renowned writer, cultural critic, and scholar of the demimonde Lucy Sante joins to discuss her career and a new memoir, “I Heard Her Call My Name,” reflecting on her transition and self-actualization in her sixties.By Design Matters Media

https://www.SuccessfulBlackParenting.com -- In this video, we delve into the crucial topic of active shooter drills and how Black parents can effectively navigate them to keep their children safe. Drawing from expert insights shared by Dr. Vecchi, we explore age-appropriate communication strategies, the importance of open dialogue, and practical re…

David Bryne views life through many lenses. He’s a musician, author, filmmaker, curator, conservationist, digital music theorist, bicycle advocate, visual artist... the list goes on. But through his many trajectories – from co-founding the acclaimed band Talking Heads to his later solo career, moving into theater and beyond, David is always trying …

From acclaimed pop spectacles to Super Bowl halftime shows to the Closing Ceremony for the London Olympics, artist and stage designer Es Devlin has transformed large-scale performative sculptures and environments transporting audiences. She joins to discuss two decades of design spanning opera, theatre, and stadium extravaganzas.…

Impostor syndrome is one of many therapy-speak words that have gone mainstream in the past few years — but what is it, really? Aparna Nancherla knows all about it. Aparna is a comedian and the author of "Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome.” Despite her success as a performer, she isn’t immune to self-doubt. In this episode from …

The Critic's Daughter is an exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving revelation of family and identity. Author Priscilla Gilman joins to talk about her memoir, a candid account of loss and grief, forgiveness, and love.By Design Matters Media

Celebrated musician, comedian, writer, and director Carrie Brownstein joins to talk about her remarkable career as the co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the legendary punk band Sleater-Kinney, her role in the iconic TV series Portlandia, and her new memoir.By Design Matters Media

🌟 BLKFAM backed by Whoopi Goldberg is the future of family-friendly streaming channels! 🚀 Join us as we sit down with CEO + Founder, Larry Adams, the visionary behind BLKFAM, the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform. With years of expertise in digital marketing and media, Larry shares his journey of creating BLKFAM an…

New York Times bestselling author and journalist Suleika Jaouad began writing her Emmy Award-winning column, “Life, Interrupted,” from her hospital room, chronicling her experiences as a young adult with cancer. She joins to discuss her remarkable life, career, and bestselling memoir, Between Two Kingdoms.…

Aminatou Sow discusses her extraordinary journey that took her from Africa to Texas, from a job in a toy store to Google to co-host of one of today’s most brilliant podcasts, Call Your Girlfriend.By Design Matters Media

Across 50 years in the art scene, Futura has undergone a brilliant evolution from graffiti prodigy to design master.By Design Matters Media

As a child, Thelma Golden dreamt of a life in art museums—and that’s exactly the path she followed, breaking brilliant and historic new ground along the way.By Design Matters Media

The daughter of folk-music royalty, singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche joins to talk about her life, family, and multi-decade career in the music industry.By Design Matters Media

James Clear has been writing about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement for over a decade. Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, he joins to talk about his career and how we can stop sabotaging our efforts with insurmountable goals.By Design Matters Media

Shaped by music and activism, Toshi Reagon reflects on her upbringing and remarkable career writing, playing, singing, and producing music.By Design Matters Media

Iconic graphic designer, typographer, author, and educator Stefan Sagmeister joins live on the CreativeMornings stage to talk about his multi-decade, ever-evolving career and his newest book, Now is Better, transforming facts about the state of our world into abstract data visualizations.By Design Matters Media

Working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, Oliver Jeffers joins to talk about his career making art and telling stories. His new book, Begin Again, explores humankind’s impact on itself and our planet, asking the big question: Where do we go from here?By Design Matters Media

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at the collective brilliance of filmmakers interviewed in 2023. Best of Design Matters 2023 with Siân Heder, Sarah Polley, and Kyra Sedgwick is live!By Design Matters Media

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at the collective brilliance of writers interviewed in 2023. Best of Design Matters 2023 with Alexandra Horowitz, Rick Rubin, and Kevin Kelly is live!By Design Matters Media

Roy Wood Jr. is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, producer, actor, radio personality, and podcaster known for his stand-up comedy and work as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. He joins the Design Matters Live Tour to discuss his career, entertaining millions across the stage, television, and radio.…

The legendary Audie Cornish—anchor, correspondent, journalist, host, and interviewer—joins live from the Design Matters Tour to talk about her career in journalism, covering national, political, and breaking news for over two decades.By Design Matters Media

For decades, Rosanne Cash has soared through the ranks of music with her powerhouse poetic skills and wistful reflections on her past. She has released 15 albums, won four Grammys, and authored four books, including a best-selling memoir. She joins to talk about her life and legendary career as a singer, songwriter, and author.…

Isaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age memoir recounting his early years in Boston, an ongoing search for forgiveness, and a more expansive definition of family and self.…

One of the most influential art directors, design thinkers, and cultural critics of our time, Steven Heller, and his son Nicolas Heller, an acclaimed commercial director and documentarian, better known to his social media followers as New York Nico, join live at the AIGA Conference to talk about their remarkable careers and shared love for New York…

Neville Brody is one of the most celebrated graphic designers of his generation—a leading typographer and internationally recognized art director and brand strategist. He joins to discuss his third monograph, which showcases projects from the last thirty years of his illustrious career.By Design Matters Media

Former Editor-in-Chief and President of New York Magazine’s The Cut and current Styles Editor of The New York Times—Stella Bugbee joins to discuss her remarkable career in the media industry, covering fashion, beauty, and culture as a journalist, editor, and creative director.By Design Matters Media

Kip Thorne, Nobel Prize winning theoretical physicist known for his pioneering work in astrophysics, and Lia Halloran, multi-award-winning artist and photographer, join to talk about their cosmic collaboration—a book of poetry and paintings called “The Warped Side of Our Universe: An Odyssey through Black Holes, Wormholes, Time Travel, and Gravitat…

Celeste Ng—New York Times bestselling author of three novels, Everything I Never Told You, Little Fires Everywhere, and Our Missing Hearts—joins a live audience to talk about her illustrious career exploring complex family dynamics and themes of identity, race, and culture.By Design Matters Media

Tech journalist, opinion leader, and disruptor—Kara Swisher has hosted hundreds of newsmaking interviews tracking tech and media's changing power dynamics, often going head-to-head with the most prominent figures in the technology industry. She joins a live studio audience to talk about her inimitable career covering the ever-evolving world of tech…

MacArthur Fellow, Peabody Award winner, iconic public radio host and creator of one of the most successful shows, Radiolab—Jad Abumrad joins a studio audience in New York for the Design Matters live tour.By Design Matters Media

From pop stars to sports legends to rock gods, Mary Ellen Matthews has been crafting iconic images as an entertainment portrait photographer for over two decades. She joins to talk about her career as the chief photographer for Saturday Night Live and how she’s created the distinctive look for the show’s images since 1999.…

Design royalty Paula Scher, Emily Oberman and Michael Bierut join this special live episode to celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary, multi-disciplinary, independently owned design studio, Pentagram with a new, two-volume book, PENTAGRAM AT 50: LIVING BY DESIGN.By Design Matters Media

Digital visionary, bestselling author, founder of the popular Cool Tools website, and Co-Founder and Senior Maverick of Wired magazine—Kevin Kelly joins to talk about his career, his new book, and his radical optimism about the future of our world and humanity.By Design Matters Media