Never Before with Janet Mock

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Janet talks to Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner about business, family, and 13 seasons on the air.

Janet talks to Crissle West, host of phenomenal podcast The Read. They talk about their love of books, Beyoncé, and the state of black podcasts.

Janet has a rare conversation with  Branden Miller, better known by his internet character’s name, Joanne the Scammer. They discuss his childhood, finding out he was adopted as a teenager, and the controversy surrounding the character.

This week Janet speaks with actress Gabby Sidibe about her journey from Hollywood to Harlem, as recounted in her recent memoir This is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare. They delve into body confidence, class transition, and that time she skipped school for an audition that landed her a breakout role …

This week Janet talks to playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, author of this year’s Academy Award for best picture, Moonlight. The two discuss his difficult childhood, his important relationship with playwright August Wilson, and his historic Oscars win.

Janet talks to Lena Dunham about her history of activism, dealing with public scandals, and their unlikely friendship.

This week Janet talks to Amiyah Scott, who plays Cotton in the Fox show Star. They discuss transitioning as teens, ball culture, and Amiyah’s rise to fame.

Janet speaks with Congresswoman Maxine Waters about her experiences fighting police brutality and injustice, standing up to Bill O’Reilly, why she’s a Tupac fan, and how to stay hopeful.

Janet talks to Girl Meets World star Rowan Blanchard about finding feminism, speaking out about what matters to her, and her dreams for the future.