• adrienne maree brown & Janine de Novais
    Feb 3 2025

    Bestselling author and movement builder adrienne introduces Courtney to sociological genius and writer, Janine.


    Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode.

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    40 mins
  • The Wise Unknown returns for Season 2
    Jan 31 2025

    Some of the country’s favorite actors, activists, and authors introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E. Martin–think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel–elicits the life lessons and palpable delights of these ‘wise unknowns’.

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    1 min
  • Courtney Martin and Golda Arthur wrap the series
    Nov 30 2023

    Courtney and Golda talk about how the series was created, look back at some memorable moments from our guests, and hear from listeners. Plus, stay tuned for how you can get your hands on the Wise Unknown poster.

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    46 mins
  • Isabel Allende & Lori Barra
    Nov 23 2023

    Larger-than-life bestselling novelist Isabel introduces Courtney to a remarkably understated photographer and very patient daughter-in-law, Lori.

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    38 mins
  • Rosario Dawson & Idalia Rodriguez
    Nov 16 2023

    Renaissance woman Rosario introduces Courtney to her multi-hyphenate, straight-talkin’ bestie.

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    34 mins
  • Ashley Judd and Ted Klontz
    Nov 9 2023

    Ashley introduces Courtney to the man who helped her find her courage as she blew open the Harvey Weinstein case.

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    39 mins
  • Ai-jen Poo & Joyce Johnson
    Nov 2 2023

    MacArthur genius and labor organizer Ai-jen introduces Courtney to under-the-radar Civil Rights hero, Joyce Johnson.

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    43 mins
  • Adam Grant and Bernard Chang
    Oct 26 2023

    Beloved work guru Adam Grant introduces Courtney to the graduate instructor that changed everything for him.

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    40 mins