My guest today is TV host and author, Tamron Hall. Tamron is the Emmy Award-winning television host and executive producer of syndicated talk show Tamron Hall. We talk about her new book “Watch Where They Hide”, her interview style, and more during this episode.

The 5 questions I ask in this episode:

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in media, and how did you navigate your journey to becoming a prominent television host?
2. Your interviewing style is often praised for its authenticity. How do you prepare for interviews, and how do you establish a connection with your guests?
3. How did you come up with the idea for your crime fiction series and what do you think will appeal most with Watch Where They Hide?
4. What is the main message you’re trying to convey about our criminal justice system through all forms of media?
5. What’s your best piece of career advice?

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My guest today is MSNBC host, Joy-Ann Reid. Joy is the host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut and author of the new book “Medgar and Myrlie”. We talk about the book, and her career, during this episode.

The 5 questions I ask in this episode:

1. What were some key moments and experiences that have shaped your career in journalism and broadcasting?
2. What role do you believe journalism plays in advancing conversations around social justice, and how can media contribute to positive change?
3. What inspired you to write a book about Medgar and Myrlie Evers and why did you decide to publish it in an election year?
4. What did you learn about the civil rights movement from your interviews with Myrlie and her family that surprised you or furthered your understanding of that time period?
5. What’s your best piece of career advice?

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My guest today is former UFC champion and Olympic wrestler, Dan Henderson. Dan was a two-time American Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling who went on to become one of the fiercest knockout artists in mixed martial arts history. We talk about his new memoir “Hendo: The American Athlete” during this episode.

The 5 questions I ask in this episode:

1. How did your upbringing shape who you are as both a fighter and human?
2. What inspired you to become a wrestler and why do you think you’ve been able to have such a long career doing it?
3. How was competing in the U.S. Olympics different than that of the UFC?
4. Which UFC fight are you the proudest of and why?
5. What is your best piece of career advice?

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