Best Of: Jill Scott / Riz Ahmed

This episode of Fresh Air Weekend features two interviews, exploring themes of artistic influence, identity, and cultural representation. First, Tonya Mosley interviews singer Jill Scott, discussing her new album, "To Whom This May Concern," and the influence of poet Nikki Giovanni on her work. Scott reflects on her upbringing in Philadelphia, the importance of female mentorship, and a key lesson from Aretha Franklin about earning one's stripes. Later, Mosley speaks with actor Riz Ahmed about his new series, "Bait," where he plays a British-Pakistani actor auditioning for James Bond, and his adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in London's South Asian community, emphasizing the play's themes of resistance and cultural identity.