Ep. 500 — John Legend

Ep. 500 — John Legend

At 15, musician John Legend wrote an essay proclaiming he would one day become a famous singer and use his platform to advance civil rights. His words ended up being particularly prescient; he has since spent his life pursuing dual paths of artistry and social justice. For the 500th episode of The Axe Files, John talks with David about his musical roots in the church, his consulting gig at Boston Consulting Group while waiting for his big break, his focus on fighting for criminal justice reform, his disgust over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and navigating the intersection of celebrity and political activism. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep. 536 — Michael Wilbon

Ep. 536 — Michael Wilbon

As a child, Michael Wilbon was allowed to argue about sports and politics at the dinner table—as long as he backed up his point. That early training helped launch Michael into a distinguished career a...

1 Jun 20231h 1min

Ep. 535 — Sen. Mark Kelly

Ep. 535 — Sen. Mark Kelly

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly never planned to go into politics. But in the years after his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, was shot in an assassination attempt, the former astronaut decided to put asi...

25 Mai 20231h 1min

Ep. 534 — Gretchen Carlson

Ep. 534 — Gretchen Carlson

Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson sued the network’s longtime boss Roger Ailes for sexual harassment in 2016, catapulting her into a broader fight for women’s rights. Since leaving Fox News, Gretc...

18 Mai 202358min

Ep. 533 — Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Ep. 533 — Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has carved out a national profile as a staunch advocate for abortion rights and gun control, raising speculation last summer that a 2024 presidential run was in his fut...

11 Mai 20231h 2min

Ep. 532 — Rep. Katie Porter

Ep. 532 — Rep. Katie Porter

California Rep. Katie Porter is best known for wielding a whiteboard during congressional hearings, stumping CEOs and government officials on how their actions impact everyday Americans. As a single m...

4 Mai 20231h

Ep. 531 — Brandon Johnson

Ep. 531 — Brandon Johnson

Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson started his campaign trailing in the polls with little name recognition among Chicago voters. But with the help of the Chicago Teachers Union, the former teacher an...

27 Apr 202354min

Ep. 530 — Asa Hutchinson

Ep. 530 — Asa Hutchinson

Former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson recently announced he’s running for president in 2024. While Gov. Hutchinson has less name recognition than other Republican primary contenders—primarily\ Donal...

20 Apr 20231h 3min

Ep. 529 — Neil King Jr.

Ep. 529 — Neil King Jr.

From trying his hand as a monk at a monastery in Sri Lanka to reporting from Prague following the collapse of the Soviet Union, former reporter Neil King has traveled all over the world. In March 2021...

13 Apr 202359min

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