Kerry Washington's Self-Discovery

This podcast episode explores the impact of secrecy, the power of acting, the belief in alternate realities, societal pressures, the role of Olivia Pope in Kerry Washington's life, her journey as an activist, her memoir "Thicker Than Water," mixed-race identity, the truth about her biological father, and the life and career of jazz musician Sam Rivers.

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Fresh Air

Kerry Washington's Shocking Revelation on 'Finding Your Roots'

The Secrecy of Artificial Insemination in the 1970s

The Impact of Withheld Secrets on a Child's Sense of Self

The Transformative Power of Acting: Escape, Expression, and Alternate Reality

Unconscious Expressions: The Cues in Kerry Washington's Roles

Kerry Washington on the Pressure of Being an Exceptional Delight

The Pressure to be Exceptional for Marginalized Folks

Kerry Washington on the Impact of Playing Olivia Pope

Kerry Washington's Activism and the Impact of Her Voice

Kerry Washington on Beauty, Motherhood, and the Importance of Doing Good

The Physical Threat of a Mixed-Race Child

Kerry Washington's Journey to Unconditional Love and the Search for Her Biological Father

Sam Rivers: A Multifaceted Jazz Musician Who Played It All

Kerry Washington's Self-Discovery

Fresh Air

00:00Kerry Washington's Shocking Revelation on 'Finding Your Roots'

Kerry Washington's Shocking Revelation on 'Finding Your Roots'

03:16The Secrecy of Artificial Insemination in the 1970s

The Secrecy of Artificial Insemination in the 1970s

05:28The Impact of Withheld Secrets on a Child's Sense of Self

The Impact of Withheld Secrets on a Child's Sense of Self

10:03The Transformative Power of Acting: Escape, Expression, and Alternate Reality

The Transformative Power of Acting: Escape, Expression, and Alternate Reality

12:35Unconscious Expressions: The Cues in Kerry Washington's Roles

Unconscious Expressions: The Cues in Kerry Washington's Roles

16:06Kerry Washington on the Pressure of Being an Exceptional Delight

Kerry Washington on the Pressure of Being an Exceptional Delight

20:26The Pressure to be Exceptional for Marginalized Folks

The Pressure to be Exceptional for Marginalized Folks

22:17Kerry Washington on the Impact of Playing Olivia Pope

Kerry Washington on the Impact of Playing Olivia Pope

25:47Kerry Washington's Activism and the Impact of Her Voice

Kerry Washington's Activism and the Impact of Her Voice

28:42Kerry Washington on Beauty, Motherhood, and the Importance of Doing Good

Kerry Washington on Beauty, Motherhood, and the Importance of Doing Good

31:57The Physical Threat of a Mixed-Race Child

The Physical Threat of a Mixed-Race Child

35:51Kerry Washington's Journey to Unconditional Love and the Search for Her Biological Father

Kerry Washington's Journey to Unconditional Love and the Search for Her Biological Father

42:04Sam Rivers: A Multifaceted Jazz Musician Who Played It All

Sam Rivers: A Multifaceted Jazz Musician Who Played It All