Let's Talk About Race

About Let's Talk About Race

We talk about issues, not shout about them. Real conversations with non judgmental perspectives.

Publisher

Kamran Rosen

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jun 2018

Latest episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Is it possible to change the mind of a racist? A conversation with Dr. Ibram X Kendi (Author of How To Be An Anti-Racist)

   Historian Ibram X. Kendi discusses the possibility of changing racist mindsets, the impact of education, and the importance of empathy in fostering inclusivity in this interview episode.

2. 

   12 Apr 2021

   Talking Black Gun Ownership With The President Of The National African American Gun Association (feat. Philip Smith)

   Philip Smith, President of the National African American Gun Association, discusses the organization's mission and the complexities of black gun ownership in America, highlighting its impact on membership growth in this interview with the host.

3. 

   14 Feb 2021

   What Does It Mean To Be 'Latinx'?

   Dr. Cristobal Salinas defines the term Latinx, explores its inclusivity, and examines varying perspectives on its usage in an interview with the host.

4. 

   7 Oct 2020

   The Model Minority Myth and False Flattery of Asian Americans (featuring Queens College President Frank Wu)

   Queens College President Frank Wu discusses the history and harmful effects of the "model minority myth" on Asian Americans in an interview, revealing its sinister intentions.

5. 

   9 Sept 2020

   Do Asian Americans Face Discrimination in Higher Education?

   Swan Lee explains how Asian Americans may face discrimination in college admissions due to subjective criteria, sparking a Department of Justice investigation in this interview with the host.

6. 

   30 Aug 2020

   Police in America (Part 3): Speaking with Black Police (featuring Officer Corey Pegues)

   Officer Corey Pegues, a former NYPD veteran, discusses racism within American policing and minority representation in law enforcement during an interview with the host.

7. 

   12 Aug 2020

   Talking With The President of The National Congress of American Indians

   Fawn Sharp, President of the National Congress of American Indians, discusses Native American representation, climate change, and truth and reconciliation in this interview.

8. 

   6 Aug 2020

   Is It Ever Okay To Use Native American Logos in Sports?

   Host discusses the complexities of Native American representation in sports with Donnie Wetzel Jr., a Blackfeet tribal nation member, exploring the ethical considerations surrounding team logos in this interview.

9. 

   30 Jul 2020

   Police in America (Part 2): Cascading Racism in The Criminal Justice System

   Dr. Nazgol Ghandnoosh, Senior Research Analyst, discusses systemic racism within American policing and the criminal justice system, explaining the various levels at which race and criminal justice intersect in this interview.

10. 

    15 Jul 2020

    Police In America (Part 1): Slave Patrols, The Minority Threat Hypothesis, and The Problem With Decentralized Policing

    This episode explores the history of American policing, focusing on the origins of slave patrols and their lasting impact.

11. 

    17 Jun 2019

    What Does It Mean To be "White"? (featuring Professor Nell Painter)

    Professor Nell Irvin Painter explores the historical construction and evolution of "whiteness," revealing its complex and shifting definitions in America in an interview with the host.

12. 

    24 Sept 2018

    Black vs. African American

    Guests from Haiti and Nigeria explore the nuances of identifying as "Black" versus "African American" in the United States, highlighting the diverse experiences within the Black community in this interview episode.

13. 

    9 Jun 2018

    Kanye, Black Jeopardy and Watermelon (feat. Diamond Richardson and Maddy Halyard)

    Diamond Richardson and Maddy Halyard from Harvard Business School discuss the complexities of race, jokes, and representation in the media, including Kanye West's influence, in an interview with the host.

Who has been a guest on Let's Talk About Race

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Ibram X Kendi
• Philip Smith
• Dr Cristobal Salinas
• Frank Wu
• Swan Lee

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,429

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

45 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.