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Jason Diakité and Marcus Samuelsson | Acast

For the first time in centuries, the entire world is simultaneously confronting two global issues: the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Black Lives Matters protests. Speaking from two of the most significant epicenters of these issues, Stockholm and New York City, influential musical artist Jason Diakite aka Timbuktu and internationally renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson examine the fascinating current events through the lenses of their respective current countries, their deep roots in both places and the thoughtfulness of two of the world's most respected creative artists in their fields. Together, along with their vast network of compelling global guests, they are able to uniquely capture This Moment for us all.

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This Moment

We're celebrating 100 episodes in style, live from Harlem with some Harlem heavy hitters. The queen of hospitality, Melba Wilson, the Harlem flygirl Bevy Smith and The Godfather himself, Dapper Dan.

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#100 A Love Letter to Harlem Featuring Melba Wilson, Bevy Smith & Dapper Dan

It seems like one thing after another in the news cycle. War, hate crimes, and now an attack on women's rights. In this episode Jason and Marcus try and navigate through the negativity while maintaining their sanity. 

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#99 Finding Joy

In this episode Dr. Hübinette breaks down the three stages of homogenic whiteness in Sweden. 

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#98 New Sweden Featuring Dr. Tobias Hübinette

In this episode Jason talks about the newest addition to the family, his baby boy. Also discussed is the now infamous Will Smith slap at the Oscar's, and updates on the war in Ukraine.

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#97 2 for Two

In this episode Jason sits down with renowned lyricist and activist Immortal Technique for an honest discussion about hip hop, racism and his upcoming project.

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#96 His Story Feat. Immortal Technique

In this episode Marcus talks with chef Marc Murphy, who is working with humanitarian group World Central Kitchen to provide meals for those in need near the Polish/Ukrainian border. Chef Murphy shares what led him to the decision and what the experience has been like for him so far. 

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#95 Cooking From the Ukrainian Border With Chef Marc Murphy

In this episode Marcus sits down with emerging designer Kenneth Nicholson to talk about how he broke into the fashion world and what inspires him as an artist.

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#94 The Future of Fashion Feat. Kenneth Nicholson

Medan brutala kriget som Ryssland för mot Ukraina pågår för fullt, fick vi chansen att prata med en av våra största och mest passionerade politiker Alice Bah Kuhnke för att hjälpa oss att förstå vad detta kriget innebär för Ukrainas, Europa och världens framtid. Och för första gången i This Moments historia är hela avsnittet på svenska.

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#93 I Detta Nuet” Med Alice Bah Kuhnke (In Swedish)

This week Marcus sits down with tv/radio personality Bevy Smith who shares how Harlem origin story.

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#92 The Harlem Fashion Queen, Bevy Smith

This week Marcus catches up with Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Justin Tuck to learn how he went from tackling QBs to securing investments at the bank Goldman Sachs. Justin also recalls his Super Bowl experiences and his hope for NFL teams to give more people of color in leadership roles.

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#91 Life After Football With Justin Tuck

Jason and Marcus talk with tennis player James Blake about his career, from taking tennis lessons in Harlem when he was young to his current activism against police brutality. They discuss his rise in the sport of tennis, his story of being wrongfully tackled by the police, and the power athletes have to speak out against discrimination in society.

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#12 Standing for What Matters with Tennis Player James Blake

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