FIRST! with Kareem Rahma
FIRST! with Kareem Rahma
Playlist by FIRST! with Kareem RahmaA funny show about spectacular people who had a serious impact on society and culture because they were FIRST! In each episode, our host Kareem Rahma is joined by a different comedian to share the lif…Follow the podcast:
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Introducing: This Life of Mine (feat. Michael Bublé)
From his late-night TV show to Carpool Karaoke, James Corden has become known globally as one of the most engaging and delightful interviewers in the entertainment world -- and with his breadth of work across TV, film and stage, he has met so many incredible people whom he now gets the opportunity …
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Featuring: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
Because Thanksgiving is basically Ruth Reichl season (the holy trinity of food, family, and feelings) we’re serving you a special episode of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' lovely conversation with her from Season 1 of Wiser Than Me. On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by 77-year-old fo…
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A Special Listen: The Power of Coaching Teachers
Great teaching changes lives, but even the best teachers need support. In this episode, we highlight a bright spot in New York City Public Schools where students achieved remarkable gains in reading proficiency. To uncover what led to these results, host Gloria Riviera speaks with Teaching Lab CEO …
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Featuring: Hope During the LA Wildfires
After wildfires razed Los Angeles neighborhoods at the start of this year, the city was reeling. Repair the World, a Jewish service organization, mobilized hundreds of people to support wildfire relief efforts. They also launched a service corps specifically focused on assisting wildfire victims. I…
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Listen Now: Julia Gets Wise with Jane Curtin
Today on the premiere episode of Wiser Than Me’s new season, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 78-year-old comedy icon and Saturday Night Live original cast member, Jane Curtin. They reminisce about the 50th anniversary celebration of SNL and the enduring friendships Jane formed with the women of …
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He Did It With One Eye (The Willie O'Ree Episode with Ashok and Hari Kondabolu)
In our last episode this season, we are joined by two super silly dudes with cool attitudes: the Kondabolu brothers (Ashok and Hari)! And today, I’m going to tell them the story about one of the most amazing people in US Sports history: Willie O'Ree – the FIRST! Black hockey player in the NHL.
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Gangsta Cheerleaders (The Wataru Misaka Episode with Atsuko Okatsuka)
On this episode, we are joined by comedian, actress and writer Atsuko Okatsuka! And today, I’m going to tell her one of the greatest, unknown sports stories in our country's history: Wataru Misaka – the FIRST! Asian American and FIRST! Non-White basketball player in the NBA. Next time on FIRST! – …
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If You Gotta Speak White And Black, You Gotta Have Two Brains (The Condoleezza Rice Episode with Yamaneika Saunders)
On this episode, we are joined by the hilarious standup comedian, TV writer and actress Yamaneika Saunders! And today, I’m going to tell her the story of one of most polarizing, but important people in US Politics: Condoleezza Rice – the FIRST! Black woman to serve as Secretary of State. Next time…
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Martin, I'm Home!!! (The Desi Arnaz Episode with Martin Urbano)
On this episode, we are joined by comedian, actor and writer Martin Urbano! And today, I’m going to tell him the story of one of the most legendary people in TV history: Desi Arnaz – the FIRST! Hispanic man to play a lead role in a network television sitcom. Next time on FIRST! – make sure to catc…
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Puppets, Puppets, Everywhere!! (The Pura Belpré Episode with Jade Catta-Preta)
On this episode, we are joined by the hilarious standup comedian, TV writer, and actress Jade Catta-Preta! And today, I’m going to tell her the story of one of New York City’s most overlooked legends: Pura Belpré – the FIRST! Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, and possibly the first P…
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