The Oprah Conversation
Season 1
“Join the discussion.”
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Network: Apple TV
Season aired: 2020-07-30
Overview
Oprah leads intimate discussions with today's foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft. Bringing truth and perspective to a range of topics shaping our world, they reveal gripping stories of human connection.
Episodes · 15
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (1)
Oprah talks to Emmanuel Acho about his provocative web series, then takes questions about racism from white and Latinx viewers.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Part 2
Oprah and Emmanuel dive deeper into their raw, unfiltered discussions about race in response to bold viewer questions.
How to Be an Antiracist
Oprah and bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi talk with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.
Bryan Stevenson
His story was told in the movie Just Mercy. The Equal Justice Initiative founder is a pivotal thought leader on racism in America.
Mariah Carey
In their most revealing conversation, the global music superstar talks to Oprah about her new memoir, growing up biracial, and finding freedom.
Caste (1)
Oprah, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson, and a panel of readers discuss the concept that America is built on a caste system.
Caste (2)
Continuing the conversation, readers share stories of how the themes explored in Wilkerson's book resonate with their lives and experiences.
Matthew McConaughey
The Oscar®-winning actor and humanitarian talks with Oprah about his memoir Greenlights and his guiding motto: “Just keep living.”
Stevie Wonder
Sharing his urgent message of love, Stevie opens up about how COVID-19 has touched his life and his hopes for a troubled world.
Dolly Parton
One of the most cherished figures in pop culture, Parton discusses her lifetime of songwriting and being a unifier in divided times.
Barack Obama
Discussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election.
Amanda Gorman
Oprah and 23-year-old Gorman discuss the poem she wrote for President Joe Biden's inauguration and the women who've mentored her.
Eddie Murphy
The iconic comedian joins Oprah for a conversation about Coming 2 America, life during COVID-19, and his plans to return to stand-up.
Elliot Page
In his first on-camera interview since disclosing that he is transgender, Page describes his life struggles and his message for trans youth.
Will Smith
Oprah talks to Smith about his revealing memoir, deepest insecurities, biggest life lessons, and public marriage.
