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Cannonball with Wesley Morris

The New York Times
Roberta Flack
New York
Dread
The Great Gatsby
Spike Lee
Denzel Washington
Highest 2 Lowest
One Battle After Another
Bruno Mars
The Bear
Robert Redford
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sinners
Samin Nosrat
Black Identity
Video Music Awards
Horror Movies
Dwayne Johnson
Pop Music
Cultural Appropriation

Conversations about the culture that moves us – the good, the bad and whatever’s in between. Every week, critic Wesley Morris talks with writers and artists about the moment we’re in. Surprisingly personal and never obvious, new episodes drop Thursdays. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.ny... more

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The public outrage was inevitable. The New York Times Magazine published a list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters. Two hundred and fifty music insiders submitted ballots. Six Times music critics and writers sorted through it all to get t... more

“Michael,” the new Michael Jackson biopic, knows what it’s doing. That’s clear from the opening shot: high-water pants and white socks pushed down to a pair of black penny loafers. It’s appealing to a very specific version of our memories of Michael ... more

Wesley loves Zendaya. The actress caught his eye as the charming but drug addled Rue in HBO’s “Euphoria.” But he thinks Hollywood hasn’t cast her in roles worthy of her considerable gifts. So when Zendaya showed up in the movie “The Drama” as a young... more

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“Cannonball” is on its last week of spring break, so we’re sharing an episode of “Popcast” that features Jack Harlow discussing his pivot to R&B. In a viral clip from this episode, Harlow, a white musician, says, “I got Blacker.” Wesley was struck by... more

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Eric Hynes
Director of film programming at the Jacob Burns Film Center
Jacob Burns Film Center
Episode: ‘Michael’ Is Pure Propaganda
Gina Cherelus
Lifestyle and culture reporter for The Times
The New York Times
Episode: Does 'The Drama' Know Zendaya Is Black?
Jack Harlow
Rapper, discussing his album direction and artistic philosophy
Self / music label
Episode: ‘Popcast’: Jack Harlow Talks Race and Ego
Robert Pattinson
Actor, star of The Drama
The Drama
Episode: ‘Modern Love’: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson on Marriage and Secrets
Sasha Weiss
Culture Editor, The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: 'Love Story' Is Actually a Horror Story
Daphne Brooks
Scholar of African-American and American Studies
Yale University
Episode: The Complicated Oscars Night Feelings Over ‘One Battle After Another’
Michaela Angela Davis
Journalist, editor, and fashion/beauty industry insider
Essence
Episode: Tyra Banks Is (Kinda) Sorry
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady and Author
Former First Lady of the United States
Episode: My Evening With Michelle Obama
Eddie Murphy
Iconic stand-up comedian and actor known for his work in film and television.
Episode: I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview

Hosts

Wesley Morris
Chief voice and critic; anchors Cannonball with a broad range of guests. Known for energetic, deeply researched cultural takes and a strong personal perspective.
Daphne Brooks
Professor and critic focusing on race, gender, and representation in cinema and culture; provides theoretical depth and context in discussions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • Step up, step back

    I was really looking forward to listening to the recent episode about sinners and the PTA movie, especially to hear from a black feminist. Wow, what a disappointment. Similar to many people walking out of the PTA movie, I had to stop listening to this episode halfway through because Wesley Morris took up all of the space and talked over a black woman pretty much the entire time. Take an internal look at yourself Wesley. Ridiculous.

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    jennj_bee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Caroline

    It’s surprising how Caroline Kennedy gets such short shrift in this version of events. She, it seems, more than JFK, Jr., has tried to perpetuate an ‘enlightened’ legacy, but in this series, she comes off, almost solely, as a harpy or shrew. What’s that about?

    Apple Podcasts
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    crufton
    United Statesa month ago
  • wesley is a delight

    wesley is, as always, a brilliant delight. but come onnn with sasha weiss— she’s no match for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    chilindrinita
    United States2 months ago
  • Awfully white-washed

    Whatever happened to one of the most exciting critics? Enuff with shoving Sasha Weiss down our throats. Like fetch she ain’t going to happen.

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    1
    Oz from Chicago
    United States2 months ago
  • One Battle After Another

    Great deep dive into this film and the mixed feelings about it. I share in those mixed feelings but, BUT how could you forget Halle Berry 😳 when going through the 11 Oscars Sir. She was THE FIRST Black woman to win Best Actress.

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    Ms. Nubian
    United States2 months ago

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#158
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#160
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The Sexy, Multi-Dimensional Genius of Roberta Flack
Q: What do you think about Roberta Flack's legacy?
Morris and Brooks discuss the changing perception of Flack in music history and her overlooked contributions, pointing out her unique voice and artistry in contrast to others.
The Sexy, Multi-Dimensional Genius of Roberta Flack
Q: When did Roberta Flack's music come into your life?
Daphne Brooks expresses that she can't recall a specific time; it felt like Roberta Flack was always there as part of her environment as a child.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: What do you think it meant for you for stuff to be blowing up the way it did?
I was having, you know, like these famous people that I grew up watching on television, wanting to have a meal with me.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: Can you remember any examples? In what way was it racist?
Back in the old days, they used to be relentless on me. A lot of it was racist stuff, you know.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: Do you feel like you understand the pressures that present themselves to people at that level of fame that leads to their lives getting so kind of warped in a way?
Those guys are all cautionary tales for me. I don't drink. I smoked a joint for the first time when I was 30 years old.

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What is Cannonball with Wesley Morris about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Cannonball features deep cultural critique hosted by a longtime New York Times critic. The conversations span film, literature, music, and media, often anchored by personal reflections that connect pop culture to broader social and political themes. Guests range from actors and writers to scholars and editors, with a consistent emphasis on race, representation, and the ethics of storytelling. The show is noted for smart, generous dialogue that can be both celebratory and piercing, and it regularly pairs the host with guests who bring historical context or intimate industry insight. Listeners who enjoy thoughtful, magazine-precision critique tied to current culture are likely to find this compelling, though some episodes may feel uneven depe... more

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2. Gina Cherelus
3. Jack Harlow
4. Robert Pattinson
5. Sasha Weiss
6. Daphne Brooks
7. Michaela Angela Davis
8. Michelle Obama

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