The Root Podcasts

Join political correspondent Cynthia Gordy as she chats with assistant editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor David Swerdlick about what Obama’s done for black people, a shaky study about black girls and exercise, and black music memories. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Assistant editor Akoto Ofori-Atta chats with staff writer Jenée Desmond-Harris and contributor Edward Wyckoff Williams about the GOP’s race-baiting, the NAACP’s stance on same-sex marriage, and rumors about Raven-Symoné's sexuality. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join political correspondent Cynthia Gordy, staff writer Jenee Desmond-Harris and contributing editor Demetria Lucas about the political risk in Obama’s same-sex marriage endorsement, and the lesser-hyped factors behind obesity in the black community. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join Staff Writer Jenée Desmond-Harris as she chats with Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and Senior Political Correspondent Cynthia Gordy about our black obesity series, Brian McKnight's new X-rated song, and more. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

On the Confab: Staff writer Jenée Desmond-Harris chats with assistant editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor Edward Wyckoff Williams about the Trayvon Martin case, myths about black-on-black crime, and the suspension of Rick Santorum's campaign. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join staff writer Jenée Desmond-Harris as she chats with assistant editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor E.R. Shipp about how Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law is playing out in the Trayvon Martin case, the smear campaign against the slain teen. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join Washington reporter Cynthia Gordy as she chats with staff writer Jenee Desmond-Harris and contributor Hillary Crosley about Santorum’s Southern sweep, the debate over Homeless Hotspots and ‘90s nostalgia on the 15th anniversary of Love Jones. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

This week on the Confab: Join Deputy Editor Lauren Williams as she chats with Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and Editor-at-Large Nsenga Burton about the Oscars, Santorum’s snob comment and black women’s body image. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join Washington reporter Cynthia Gordy as she chats with assistant editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributing editor Natalie Hopkinson about the GOP’s culture war, Rihanna and Chris Brown’s reunion, and what drives success for black men in college. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

This week on the Confab: Join Deputy Editor Lauren Williams as she chats with Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor Clay Cane about all things Whitney Houston. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

This week on the Confab: Join Deputy Editor Lauren Williams as she chats with Washington Reporter Cynthia Gordy and ‘How to be Black’ Author Baratunde Thurston about the black best friend, Rick Santorum’s chances and Roland Martin’s tweet scandal. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join Washington reporter Cynthia Gordy as she chats with Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor Jozen Cummings about Obama’s State of the Union address, the race-specific Red Tails marketing campaign, and black love on reality television. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

This week on the Confab: Join Deputy Editor Lauren Williams as she chats with Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor Genetta M. Adams about the Golden Globes, Jay-Z and the b-word, and the GOP's "black problem." * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join Washington reporter Cynthia Gordy as she chats with Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributor Edward Wyckoff Williams about the real face of welfare, the first lady’s portrayal in a new book and the worst math lesson ever. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.

Join Deputy Editor Lauren Williams as she chats with Washington Reporter Cynthia Gordy and contributor Jack White about the state of the race of the GOP presidential nomination and what to look forward to in 2012. * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus. * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.