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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

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On the season finale of The Limits, host Jay Williams sits in the guest chair, interviewed by Gene Demby from NPR's Code Switch. Gene has been following Jay's career since his days playing college basketball for Duke, but their conversation starts even earlier: with Jay's childhood in Plainfield, New Jersey, a place with stark racial and economic divides.
Jay digs deep into the challenges he faced at school and at home, and explains how he learned to take out his feelings on the court. He led Duke University to a national championship and was drafted to the Chicago Bulls, but after his rookie year in the NBA, his career came to an abrupt end with a shocking motorcycle accident.
All season long, Jay has asked celebrities and moguls like Charlamagne Tha God, Magic Johnson, and Fat Joe to share how they rebounded from their lowest moments. In this episode, Jay tells his own story of rebuilding from personal tragedy. As Jay prepares to welcome his third child, he bonds with Gene over the joys of fatherhood.
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Jay Williams in the hot seat, with Code Switch's Gene Demby

The Limits with Jay Williams

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Remix: Brian Flores and Colman Domingo on Black America 18:02

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This season on The Limits, host Jay Williams has spoken to some incredibly successful people. But no matter how famous they've become or how high they've risen on the corporate ladder, they always circle back to the role of race in their lives and their industries. In this final episode of our Remix series, Jay shares two conversations from The Limits Plus about being Black in America that have really stuck with him: with actor Colman Domingo and football coach Brian Flores, who sued the NFL for racial discrimination. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Ryan Clark remembers nearly losing the Super Bowl: "I had tears in my eyes" 42:02

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Today, we're featuring an episode of a new podcast called In the Moment. Each week, an elite athlete talks about career defining moments in their lives and what it took to get there. During the 2007 NFL Season, Steelers safety Ryan Clark was pulled off a plane after a team loss in Denver Colorado and rushed to the hospital. Clark would later have his gallbladder and part of his spleen removed due to a medical condition caused by the sickle cell trait. "I laid on the floor," Clark told David Greene, "if I could just numb myself a little bit, the pain will stop." Just one year later, Ryan Clark and the 2008 Steelers defense were the best in the NFL. "We walked into every stadium saying people are gonna have trouble beating us, because they can't score," Clark said. Pittsburgh was the favorite going into their Super Bowl 43 matchup against Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals. But the game was anything but easy for that Steelers defense. They let up a late fourth quarter comeback. "I had tears in my eyes because I was like: 'This is how we'll always be remembered,'" Clark said. After a miraculous touchdown from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes, the Steelers beat the Cardinals 27-23. For Clark, it was so much more than a win. "It was the first time I had exhaled or relaxed in over a year," he said. Find out about upcoming guests and other news by following Religion of Sports on Twitter or Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter for more sports news. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Remix: Niecy Nash and Colton Underwood on love 13:10

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This month on The Limits, we're pulling together some of our favorite conversations from The Limits Plus that were only available to subscribers – until now. In this week's Remix episode, host Jay Williams talks about love: not just romantic love or family love, but loving yourself. Jay hears inspiring stories from two guests who learned to accept themselves, and who they love, unapologetically: actress Niecy Nash and NFL player turned reality TV star Colton Underwood. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Remix: Megan Rapinoe, Magic Johnson, and Coach K on athletic excellence 24:13

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For the next few weeks on The Limits , we're pulling together some of our favorite conversations from The Limits Plus that were only available to subscribers – until now. In this week's Remix episode: Every magic moment on the court or the field actually represents a lot of hard work and discipline. So what makes a player truly great? Host Jay Williams asks his mentor Coach Mike Krzyzewski (better known as Coach K), and legendary athletes Megan Rapinoe and Magic Johnson. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Remix: Kelly Rowland and Denzel Curry on fame 17:20

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For the next few weeks on The Limits, we're pulling together some of our favorite conversations from The Limits Plus that were only available to subscribers – until now. In this week's Remix episode, host Jay Williams – a star basketball player turned TV commentator – reflects on the downsides of hyper-visibility with two musical artists who have seen it all: Kelly Rowland, who became famous as a teenager as a member of Destiny's Child; and Denzel Curry, a pioneer of 'SoundCloud rap' and one of the brightest young talents in hip hop. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Remix: Dave Zirin, Michele Roberts, and Stephen A. Smith on sports and politics 28:17

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For the next few weeks on The Limits, we're pulling together some of our favorite conversations from The Limits Plus that were only available to subscribers – until now. There may be no moment more defining in the last decade of sports than when Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem. But Kap isn't the only athlete learning to speak out on important issues. In this week's Remix episode, host Jay Williams discusses the intersection of sports and politics with sports analysts Dave Zirin and Stephen A. Smith, and Michele Roberts, former head of the National Basketball Players Association. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Remix: Dapper Dan, Deion Sanders, and Jon Gray on mentorship 17:02

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For the next few weeks on The Limits, we're pulling together some of our favorite conversations from The Limits Plus that were only available to subscribers – until now. In this week's Remix episode, host Jay Williams talks to some hugely successful people about the mentors who helped them along the way: fashion icon Dapper Dan, NFL legend Deion Sanders, and Jon Gray from the Ghetto Gastro collective. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Remix: Gabrielle Union, Bobby Hundreds, and Larry Miller on parenthood 14:40

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For the next few weeks on The Limits, we're pulling together some of our favorite conversations from The Limits Plus that were only available to subscribers – until now. In this week's Remix episode: host Jay Williams and his wife Nikki just welcomed their third child. Jay's kids are the joy of his life, but balancing multiple careers while raising a family is tough. He breaks down the parenthood struggle with streetwear mogul Bobby Hundreds, actress Gabrielle Union, and Larry Miller, chairman of the Michael Jordan brand for Nike. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Jay Williams in the hot seat, with Code Switch's Gene Demby 36:19

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On the season finale of The Limits , host Jay Williams sits in the guest chair, interviewed by Gene Demby from NPR's Code Switch . Gene has been following Jay's career since his days playing college basketball for Duke, but their conversation starts even earlier: with Jay's childhood in Plainfield, New Jersey, a place with stark racial and economic divides. Jay digs deep into the challenges he faced at school and at home, and explains how he learned to take out his feelings on the court. He led Duke University to a national championship and was drafted to the Chicago Bulls, but after his rookie year in the NBA, his career came to an abrupt end with a shocking motorcycle accident. All season long, Jay has asked celebrities and moguls like Charlamagne Tha God, Magic Johnson, and Fat Joe to share how they rebounded from their lowest moments. In this episode, Jay tells his own story of rebuilding from personal tragedy. As Jay prepares to welcome his third child, he bonds with Gene over the joys of fatherhood. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Fat Joe on witnessing the birth of hip hop, and how he stays in the game 37:55

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This week on The Limits , Jay chops it up with Fat Joe: the Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur, and legendary storyteller. Growing up in the Bronx, Fat Joe witnessed the birth of hip hop, then made hip hop history himself. Over three decades in the game, he's put out 13 albums, started his own record label, and mentored other great MCs like the late Big Pun. He's also faced multiple bankruptcies and battled depression, which he's open about: he wants people to learn from his successes and his failures. Now, Fat Joe has reinvented himself as a media personality, hosting The Fat Joe Show and the BET Hip Hop Awards, and writing a memoir, The Book of Jose. In this funny and frank interview, Joe pays tribute to hip hop's Latino pioneers, shares his philosophy on family, and explains how he stays connected to the community that protected him as a troubled kid. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Amanda Seales on Black Hollywood, therapy, and authenticity 37:59

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On this week's episode of The Limits, Jay speaks with comedian Amanda Seales. Formerly known as "Amanda Diva," she has worn many hats in entertainment: acting, singing, hosting, and stand-up. She might be best known for starring as Tiffany DuBois on Issa Rae's Insecure. But in 2019, she became the second Black woman to ever have her own comedy special on HBO, I Be Knowin'. She has her own podcast, Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use. And now she's back on the road, touring with her wildly popular variety game show, Smart, Funny, and Black. Amanda always tells it like it is, and this episode was no different. She talked to Jay about the realities of Black Hollywood, the downsides of "doing it all," and how she keeps a healthy mind in difficult times. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Magic Johnson on basketball, business, and being the face of HIV 38:29

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On this week's episode of The Limits , Jay speaks with the legendary Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Often called the greatest point guard in NBA history, Magic earned five titles over the course of 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers – and changed the nature of the game, too. But before he was "Magic," he was just Earvin: a kid from East Lansing, Michigan. As he carved out a name for himself on and off the court, he learned how to navigate his public and private personas. But Magic's private life became very public in 1991. That's when he was diagnosed with HIV. He immediately retired from the game he loved, but he didn't back down; he became an outspoken advocate and entrepreneur. Magic spoke with Jay about everything from his past rivalry with Larry Bird, how he turned his devastating HIV diagnosis into an opportunity to educate the public, and the importance of his investments in Black and brown communities. Ultimately, behind all his success is a man who loves to spend time with his family. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Scooter Braun on the lessons he's learned while defying expectations 39:01

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On this week's episode of The Limits , Jay speaks with his old friend, Scott "Scooter" Braun. Scooter is an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most well-known talent managers in Hollywood today. Scooter first got his start when he dropped out of college to pursue a professional career in marketing, after organizing a successful trail of parties for high-profile musicians. But today, he's probably best known for recognizing talent; after first seeing a video of young Justin Bieber on YouTube, he "saw clearly that [Justin] could be one of the biggest artists in the world." From there on, he continued to be a visionary – going on to manage stars like Ariana Grande, J Balvin, and Demi Lovato. Jay spoke with the man behind the curtain about everything from his biggest challenges in work and life to his relationship with his kids, and his constant quest for self-improvement. Having already achieved major success, the one thing Scooter wants now is to be present. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org. For sponsor-free episodes, weekly bonus content, and more, subscribe to The Limits Plus . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Instant Replay: Kelly Rowland on being the ultimate working mom 33:25

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This week, we're in instant replay mode. Jay is revisiting his conversation with the one and only Kelly Rowland. In your mind, she might be the teenager of Destiny's Child fame, or the solo artist with dance floor anthems like "Commander." But these days, Kelly's much more than a pop star. She's an entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, and mother of two beautiful children. She recently published a children's book called Always with You, Always with Me , her ode to working moms. She's also due to star in a new Halloween movie this fall called The Curse Of Bridge Hollow. In the episode, Jay and Kelly explore motherhood: how Kelly juggles being a good mom with her career, how she strives to be transparent with her children about fame and celebrity, and how she cared for her own late mother in her final days. For sponsor-free episodes, weekly bonus content, and more, subscribe to The Limits Plus . On this week's Plus episode, Kelly takes it back to her early days with Destiny's Child, and how her experience as a child star impacts her life today. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Email us at thelimits@npr.org . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Cari Champion on the power of Black women in sports—including herself 34:09

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On this week's episode of The Limits , Jay speaks with his longtime friend and former colleague, Cari Champion. Cari has hosted flagship ESPN shows like First Take and SportsCenter , and currently hosts her own podcasts, Naked with Cari Champion and The Brownprint . She's also shattered glass ceilings as a Black woman in sports journalism by staying committed to speaking her truth. She's done this from the start; when her on-air candor about a local news story got her fired early in her career, Cari doubled down and became even more committed to honest and impassioned journalism. She started reporting with the Tennis Channel and, in a parallel to her own career, covered extensively the white elitism–and sometimes blatant racism– Serena Williams faced on and off the court. Cari spoke with Jay about the retirement of both Serena and record-breaking track star Allyson Felix, highlighting the contributions both women have made to Black women's maternal health. She and Jay also got into it about mental health in sports, the double standards that female athletes face, and what she has been most proud of in her career thus far. For sponsor-free episodes, weekly bonus content, and more, subscribe to The Limits Plus . This week, Cari and Charlamagne tha God reflect on the importance of authenticity in your professional and personal life. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…