The Oprah Conversation

8.3
2020

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.

Seasons

15 Episodes • Premiered 2020

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1. 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.

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2. 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.

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3. How to Be an Antiracist

Oprah and bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi talk with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.

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4. 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.

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5. Mariah Carey

In their most revealing conversation, the global music superstar talks to Oprah about her new memoir, growing up biracial, and finding freedom.

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6. 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.

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7. Caste (2)

Continuing the conversation, readers share stories of how the themes explored in Wilkerson's book resonate with their lives and experiences.

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8. Matthew McConaughey

The Oscar®-winning actor and humanitarian talks with Oprah about his memoir Greenlights and his guiding motto: “Just keep living.”

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9. 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.

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10. Dolly Parton

8.0

One of the most cherished figures in pop culture, Parton discusses her lifetime of songwriting and being a unifier in divided times.

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11. Barack Obama

Discussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election.

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12. 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.

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13. 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.

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14. 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.

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15. Will Smith

Oprah talks to Smith about his revealing memoir, deepest insecurities, biggest life lessons, and public marriage.

Cast

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Oprah Winfrey

Self - Host

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