Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
The Ringer·289 episodes·Bi-weekly·No new episodes since Dec 2025
Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
Episodes
Latest Episode
December 29, 2025 · 47m
In his final episode, Larry looks back on the podcast’s journey, reminiscing about favorite episodes and key moments along the way. He reflects on how the show evolved sonically and personally and expresses his gratitude to the listeners and contributors who've shaped it over the past eight years. Host: Larry WilmoreProducers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
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Dec 21 · 52m
Larry sits down with acclaimed TV writer and restaurateur Phil Rosenthal to discuss his latest venture, Max & Helen’s. Phil reflects on his years creating ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ his unexpected pivot from television to the food world, and why diners remain the heart of food culture. Host: Larry WilmoreGuest: Phil RosenthalProducers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14 · 1h 8m
Larry is joined by podcast host Jon Lovett for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of the world. They discuss Trump, Democratic front-runners, health care, Lovett’s personal experience with GLP-1 medications, and much more. Host: Larry WilmoreGuest: Jon LovettProducers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23 · 1h 23m
Live from Los Angeles, Larry sits down with legendary filmmaker and author Werner Herzog to discuss his new book, ‘The Future of Truth.’ Together, they explore philosophy, history, and politics and ask the ultimate question: What does truth really mean? Host: Larry WilmoreGuest: Werner HerzogProducers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16 · 1h 2m
Ahead of his latest PBS documentary, Larry sits down with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein to explore ‘The American Revolution.’ They discuss the making of the project, the surprises they encountered, and the deeper truths they discovered about the people, ideals, and contradictions that shaped the founding of our nation. Host: Larry WilmoreGuest: Ken Burns and Sarah BotsteinProducers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 9 · 1h 0m
Larry sits down with CNN anchor and bestselling author Jake Tapper to discuss his new book, 'Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.' The two explore America’s evolving response to terrorism, the pursuit and prosecution of terrorists, and what today’s battles over Donald Trump reveal about truth, power, and accountability. Host: Larry WilmoreGuest: Jake TapperProducers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices