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In The Room is where culture meets Hollywood and the conversations you don’t hear finally get said out loud.Hosted by industry insiders Ali & Alisa, this podcast pulls back the curtain on entertainment, power, race, and the business behind the headlines.
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The Business of Belief (opens the original)
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Is Hollywood becoming too cautious? This week on In The Room, Emmy-winning showrunner Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray break down the biggest entertainment stories through the lens of thebusiness behind Hollywood. This episode includes: The debate over David Jonsson's casting in Black Panther3 and whether star power should matter. Why Disney's approach to Tiana raises bigger questionsabout investing in Black female-led stories. Issa Rae, Hollywood's business strategy, and whether Blackwomen continue t
When Did Hollywood Become the Hunger Games? (opens the original)
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This week on In The Room , Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray ask one question: When did Hollywood become the Hunger Games? From historic Emmy nominations to thousands of entertainment professionals leaving the industry, Hollywood is changing faster than ever. We celebrate Salli Richardson-Whitfield's historic Emmy milestone, discuss why The Ms. Pat Show continues to be overlooked, and break down the surprising story behind The Pitt actors Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober paying out of pocket to submit the
The Culture's Custody Battle (opens the original)
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Who gets custody of Black culture?This week on In The Room, Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray examine the growing battle over who gets to define, protect, and profit from the culture. From Kiki Palmer joining BET's Advisory Board and Mara Brock Akil fighting for the funding Girlfriends deserves, to Oprah's controversial comments about Whitney Houston, Jay-Z's carefully curated documentary, and India.Arie's criticism of Young Miami's "Spend Dat," every conversation asks the same question: Who gets to de
BET Awards 2026 Breakdown: Did Druski Deliver? (opens the original)
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The BET Awards always spark conversation—but this year they sparked debate. We're breaking down the biggest winners, viral moments, unforgettable performances, and whether Druski's internet comedy translated to live television. We also discuss why Keke Palmer instantly changed the energy of the show, Lauryn Hill's emotional tribute, Cardi B's viral performance, and why BET may be defining Black culture too narrowly. Plus, in this week's Table Read, we ask the bigger question: Who actually deserv
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