It’s not just the news, it’s the culture! Hosted by Paris Alston and brought to you by GBH News, Rooted interrogates Blackness from around the way, to around the world. Rooted centers perspectives from all walks of life; newsmakers, news watchers, and new analysis of the same old issues that shape the diaspora.
Episodes
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Why are Black women in reality TV held to a higher standard of accountability?
Rooted revisits Americas Next Top Model, centering Black women, power and TV accountability lens now26:46 -
Oscars so right? A new era for Black cinema, representation, and Hollywood’s future
Callie Crossley guest hosts Rooted in leading a panel that breaks down the 2026 Academy Awards.26:46 -
Bluey to Baddies: Why is there no 'tween' media?
Paris explores tween media struggles with creators fighting for quality in an algorithmic world.26:46 -
Are we drifting away from Black History Month? The conversation no one is having!
Rooted looks back on the meaning of Black History Month as it celebrates its centennial.26:46 -
Rooted Remembers: Reverend Jesse Jackson
With his passing, Rooted honors the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson.26:46 -
Bad Bunny shut the whole Super Bowl down — the culture, the unity, the backlash
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl sparks debate as our panel breaks down the hits, misses, and cultural impact.26:46 -
3800 New Voters, Same Old Question: Do the Grammys Still Matter?
Grammys tout change, but with viral stars rising, Paris Alston asks: who are the awards really for?26:46 -
Who is at risk when we declassify care?
Loan caps threaten Black care workers, but Roxbury builds a new pipeline for community-led care.26:46 -
The labor crisis that no one is talking about!
Paris interviews a participant in the 2024 Boston University graduate student worker strikes.26:46 -
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We’re Not Afraid of the Water—We’re Afraid of What America Put in It
Paris interviews National Geographic explorer Tara Roberts and champion rower Arshay Cooper.26:46 -
Stories We’re Not Supposed to Look Away From
Paris interviews playwright Zora Howard and filmmakers Don Wright and Dan Algrant.26:46 -
Black Communities, Big Tech, and the Fight for Clean Futures
Paris Alston examines how environmental racism is resurfacing through AI.26:46 -
Unheard Warnings: How America Fails Domestic Violence Survivors
Paris Alston investigates the history and failures of America’s domestic violence systems.26:46 -
Why Are 1.5 Million Americans Forced Into Psychiatric Care Every Year?
Paris explores the ethics of conservatorships for those experiencing mental health crises.26:46
