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Jay Ellis and Walter Thompson-Hernández on Giving a Voice to Young Incarcerated Writers

The ‘Insecure’ star and the New York Times writer join to discuss their new podcast

By Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
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Larry weighs in on Kyrie Irving refusing to get vaccinated (1:00) before he is joined by Insecure star Jay Ellis and New York Times writer Walter Thompson-Hernández to talk about their new podcast, Written Off, which features work from young writers who developed their voice while incarcerated (18:29). Plus, Ellis gives some hints on what’s to come on the final season of Insecure (57:42).

Host: Larry Wilmore
Guests: Jay Ellis and Walter Thompson-Hernández
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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