The Oprah Conversation

Season: 1

Oprah leads intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft. Bringing truth and perspective to a range of topics shaping our world, they reveal gripping stories of human connection.

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1Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man: Part 1

Oprah talks to Emmanuel Acho about his provocative web series, then takes questions about racism from white and Latinx viewers.

2Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (2)

Oprah and Emmanuel dive deeper into their raw, unfiltered discussions about race in response to bold viewer questions.

3Fri, Aug 07, 2020

How to Be an Antiracist

Oprah and best-selling author professor Ibram X. Kendi speak with white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.

4Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Bryan Stevenson

His story was told in the movie Just Mercy. The Equal Justice Initiative founder is a pivotal thought leader on racism in America.

5Wed, Sep 23, 2020

Mariah Carey

In their most revealing conversation, the global music superstar talks to Oprah about her new memoir, growing up biracial, and finding freedom.

6Fri, Oct 09, 2020

Caste (1)

Oprah, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson, and a panel of readers discuss the concept that America is built on a caste system.

7Fri, Oct 09, 2020

Caste (2)

Continuing the conversation, readers share stories of how the themes explored in Wilkerson's book resonate with their lives and experiences.

8Wed, Oct 28, 2020

Matthew McConaughey

The Oscar®-winning actor and humanitarian talks with Oprah about his memoir Greenlights and his guiding motto: “Just keep living.”

9Fri, Nov 06, 2020

Stevie Wonder

Sharing his urgent message of love, Stevie opens up about how COVID-19 has touched his life and his hopes for a troubled world.

10Fri, Nov 13, 2020

Dolly Parton

One of the most cherished figures in pop culture, Parton discusses her lifetime of songwriting and being a unifier in divided times.

11Tue, Nov 17, 2020

Barack Obama

Discussing his memoir A Promised Land, the former president reflects on his biggest challenges—and the results of the 2020 election.

12Fri, Mar 26, 2021

Amanda Gorman

Oprah and 23-year-old Gorman discuss the poem she wrote for President Joe Biden’s inauguration and the women who've mentored her.

13Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Eddie Murphy

The iconic comedian joins Oprah for a conversation about Coming 2 America, life during COVID-19, and his plans to return to stand-up.

14Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Elliot Page

In his first on-camera interview since disclosing that he is transgender, Page describes his life struggles and his message for trans youth.

15Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Will Smith

Oprah talks to Smith about his revealing memoir, deepest insecurities, biggest life lessons, and unique spiritual marriage.