Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

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  Mellody Hobson on Marrying George Lucas, Raising Their Daughter, And What Money Can’t Buy 04.08.2026 36мин

  Investor and business leader Mellody Hobson sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about motherhood, money, and what it takes to keep going. Mellody opens up about growing up on Chicago’s South Side with a single mom who bought easter dresses instead of paying the light bill, the fifth grade spelling test that changed the course of her life, and how financial trauma drove her to build a career in the investment business. Mellody also shares what her husband, George Lucas, taught her about parenting, and the simplest piece of money advice she gives everyone she meets. This episode of Glass Half Full originally aired on May 19th 2026.
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  Craig Melvin's Wife Lindsay Czarniak on Sports Broadcasting, 'Game Day Murders' and Balancing It All 29.07.2026 54мин

  Craig Melvin sits down this week with sports broadcaster and Game Day Murders host Lindsay Czarniak, who also happens to be his wife, on this episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about instinct, reinvention, and what it really looks like to chase a career when you're also raising a family. She opens up about the moment she turned down her dream job in Washington, D.C., and how trusting her gut changed the entire trajectory of her career. Lindsay also gets candid about the unique pressures working mothers face, why she believes women with careers and kids are still not talking honestly enough about what that balance actually costs, and pulls back the curtain on Game Day Murders, the new ID Network true crime series executive produced by Shaquille O'Neal.
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  Colson Whitehead on Life After Two Pulitzers, 'Cool Machine' and What He's Still Chasing 21.07.2026 34мин

  In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his previously recorded full TODAY interview with two time Pulitzer Prize winner, Colson Whitehead, for a conversation about creativity, identity, and what it looks like to keep reinventing yourself after you've already done everything. He opens up about why switching genres with every book is the only way he knows how to stay honest, what ChatGPT said about his new book, Cool Machine, and why, after two Pulitzers, he's still not sure he's done his best work yet.
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  Shonda Rhimes on the Side of Success People Don’t See 14.07.2026 36мин

  In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing conversation that begins with a decision she made to confront her lifelong shyness. She opens up about her inner world and the shock of becoming a writer suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she’s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world, whether there could be a Scandal movie, and why she considers herself more optimistic than most.
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  Terry Bradshaw on Building A Bourbon Empire, Finding the Right Woman, and Never Retiring 07.07.2026 54мин

  Terry Bradshaw sits down with Craig Melvin on this week's episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it looks like to keep winning long after the final whistle. He opens up about the three divorces that sent him to therapy, the twelve years it took him to get love right, and how he went from walking away from CBS to building one of football's most iconic TV careers at Fox. Bradshaw also pulls back the curtain on the bourbon company he built from scratch and makes the case that at 77 he has absolutely no plans to slow down.
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  Barack Obama on Legacy, the Media Landscape, and Building a Presidential Center 30.06.2026 19мин

  In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his previously recorded full TODAY interview with former President Barack Obama for an inside look at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. From his thoughts on the Iran deal to the realities of navigating today’s media landscape, Obama opens up about his ongoing legacy and shares his reflections on Michelle Obama’s lasting impact and the story behind a young girl’s letter now featured in the museum.
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  How Jeezy Went From Selling Mixtapes Out of a Van to a Sold-Out Vegas Residency 23.06.2026 47мин

  Rapper and entrepreneur Jeezy sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about evolution, faith, and turning adversity into an opportunity. He explains how a childhood spent navigating his parents' divorce and a hustler’s economy in Georgia shaped a foundation he still draws on today. Jeezy also details his incredible journey from selling mixtapes out of a van to becoming a New York Times bestselling author and Vegas headliner backed by a 101-piece orchestra. He also opens up about the grandmother who gave him his faith, why he believes you have to be “battle-tested” to survive real life, and how his ultimate goal is to give the culture access to experiences it was never invited into before.
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  Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations 23.06.2026

  Ready to take a deep breath and find some inspiration? A brand-new season of Making Space with Hoda Kotb is officially here. Every Wednesday, Hoda sits down for open, soul stirring conversations with people who have walked through fire and come out stronger. This season, she’s diving into what it really means to pivot, heal, and find your purpose. Expect raw, real-life wisdom on navigating big transitions and the unexpected moments of grace that connect us all. Featuring incredible guests like Mariska Hargitay, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Mark Nepo, Esther Perel, Laverne Cox, and many more. To follow now, just search ‘Making Space with Hoda Kotb’ wherever you’re listening. New episodes drop every Wednesday. swap.fm/l/mswhkfd
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  WNBA Aces Star A’ja Wilson on Her Relationship with Coach Staley, Her Grandmother’s Pearls, and Why Pettiness Is Her Greatest Weapon 16.06.2026 39мин

  WNBA Champion and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about identity, resilience, and what it looks like to keep raising the bar after you’ve already done everything. She talks about her journey from a late blooming kid who hated sweating to one of the most decorated athletes in women’s sports history and shares how her grandmother’s pearls became a lifelong reminder to show up for herself in every room. A’ja also gets candid about her dyslexia diagnosis, her battle with depression during the pandemic bubble, and makes the case that a little pettiness never hurt anybody’s championship run.
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  Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books 10.06.2026 1мин

  A brand-new season of Open Book with Jenna is here! Join Jenna Bush Hager every Thursday as she sits down with some of today's most beloved authors and storytellers for conversations about the books everyone is talking about. This season, we'll explore the hottest reads of the summer, the creative process behind unforgettable stories, the genres readers can't get enough of, and the movie and TV adaptations bringing favorite characters to life. Featuring guests like Emily Henry, Kennedy Ryan, Carley Fortune, Shelby Van Pelt, Virginia Evans, Hannah Berner and many more. swap.fm/l/obwjdfd
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  Rich Paul on Overcoming Childhood Trauma, the Jersey That Changed His Life, and Building Klutch Sports 09.06.2026 38мин

  Sports agent and Klutch Sports founder Rich Paul sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about resilience, loss, and the power of creating your own luck. He explains how a vintage jersey led to a life changing encounter with LeBron James and details his journey to building one of the world’s most successful sports agencies, including why he still has to fight for respect in the boardroom and why his ultimate goal is to keep the doors open for the next generation.
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  Malcolm Gladwell on Becoming a Dad at 60 and Why America Won’t Talk About Its Biggest Crisis 02.06.2026 41мин

  Bestselling author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about identity, fatherhood, and the courage to change your mind. He explains why he refuses to apologize for rethinking his own ideas and details key insights from his latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point, including what Harvard’s 40-plus varsity sports reveal about elite admissions.
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  Arthur Brooks on Optimism, Boredom and How Phones Ruin Our Brains 26.05.2026 41мин

  On this week’s episode of Glass Half Full With Craig Melvin, Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about how to live a life of purpose, optimism and fulfillment. Brooks reveals the simple habits he believes support meaning, explains why boredom plays a critical role in restoring it, and details how falling into the “striver’s trap,” the lifelong habit of trying to earn the love you already have, can undermine the happiness of high achievers.
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  Mellody Hobson on Marrying George Lucas, Raising Their Daughter, And What Money Can’t Buy 19.05.2026 36мин

  Investor and business leader Mellody Hobson sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about motherhood, money, and what it takes to keep going. Mellody opens up about growing up on Chicago’s South Side with a single mom who bought easter dresses instead of paying the light bill, the fifth grade spelling test that changed the course of her life, and how financial trauma drove her to build a career in the investment business. Mellody also shares what her husband, George Lucas, taught her about parenting, and the simplest piece of money advice she gives everyone she meets.
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  Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Opens Up About His Achilles, His Mom & Fighting to Come Back 12.05.2026 31мин

  Before the 2026 NBA playoffs began, NBA Champion and 6-Time All-Star Jayson Tatum sat down with Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full for an unfiltered look at his journey from the courts of St. Louis to the top of the basketball world. Tatum opens up about the moment he tore his Achilles against the Knicks in the 2025 playoffs, what he heard, what he felt, and what the 47-week road back has really looked like. He also shares the story of growing up in a single parent household, the plan he made with his mom at five years old, and the full circle moment when that kid from St. Louis finally got to sit across from his idol Kobe Bryant. Off the court, Tatum gets candid about becoming a father at 19, raising his two sons Deuce and Dylan, and making peace with his own dad.
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  Roy Wood Jr. On Bombing at The Apollo & How Failure Fueled His Success 05.05.2026 40мин

  Comedian and Author Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for one of his most personal conversations yet. Roy opens up about his complicated relationship with his father, bombing early in his career at the Apollo Theater, and the reason he left The Daily Show. Roy also shares how becoming a father forced him to confront his childhood and choose a different future for his son.
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  Anthony Davis on Almost Quitting Basketball, “The Brow” 28.04.2026 31мин

  NBA Champion and All-Star Anthony Davis joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full for an unfiltered look at his journey from Chicago to the top of the basketball world. Davis shares the story of his 7-inch growth spurt in high school and the moment his father stopped him from quitting the game altogether. He also opens up about his current chapter with the Washington Wizards, his ambition to play 20 seasons, and what it’s really like chasing defensive awards in the new era of the NBA’s 65-game rule. In this episode, Davis pulls back the curtain on his life off the court, from his massive LEGO collection to his new TBS prank show, Foul Play. And he discusses his honest struggle with trying to be a "perfect father" while balancing an elite career.
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  Scott Galloway: Why 63% of Men Under 30 Are Single 21.04.2026 42мин

  NYU Professor, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices on modern masculinity, Scott Galloway joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to discuss the moments that defined his life and career. Scott opens up about the night his mother became ill, when he had just $700 to his name. It was a pivotal moment that changed everything and fueled two decades of hard work. Scott also dives into the crisis facing young men, from loneliness and screen addiction to why an entire generation has stopped taking the risks that lead to real connection. And he unpacks his bestselling book “Notes on Being a Man,” explaining why he believes we're reaching a turning point in how society thinks about masculinity and young men. This episode is sponsored by the Walton Family Foundation. The study mentioned in this conversation was commissioned by the episode sponsor and conducted independently by Gallup.
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  Dawn Staley: NIL, The Knicks, and Her Path to South Carolina 14.04.2026 31мин

  4-time Olympic gold medalist and 3-time National Championship winning coach Dawn Staley joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to talk about the moments that defined her life and career. Dawn explores the shifting landscape of basketball, unpacking the cultural barriers that still prevent a female NBA head coach and warning that the modern NIL era is "out of control." She also opens up about her best-selling book Uncommon Favor, the unexpected challenge that launched her coaching journey at Temple University, and how she transformed the culture at the University of South Carolina.
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  Lindsey Vonn on Nearly Losing Her Leg, Olympic Crash & Possible Skiing Comeback 07.04.2026 33мин

  In this special edition of Glass Half Full, Craig Melvin shares his full TODAY interview with Lindsey Vonn for an inside look at her recovery and what comes next. From the Olympic crash that shocked the world to her grueling road back and unfinished dreams of a comeback, Vonn opens up about the moment that changed everything. Plus, she shares how Mariska Hargitay visited her in the hospital and how Law & Order: SVU has become part of her recovery.