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Storytellers Spotlight: Hoops, Hopes and Dreams offers a powerful behind the scenes look at how basketball became a tool for connection and change, tracing its impact from the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to President Barack Obama through the lens of Emmy-nominated director Glenn Kaino. The episode features producers Jesse Williams and Alexys Feaster alongside Executive Producer Dr. Bernice King in a rare and deeply personal appearance. Together, they reflect on leadership, visibility, and unity while honoring their late producing partner Micheal Latt, whose work was inspired by Dr. King's call to build the Beloved Community and lead with love.

In this Storytellers Spotlight, Will Smith reflects on the inspiration behind his Pole to Pole journey with National Geographic. Joined by explorers Richard Parks and Allison Fong, Nat Geo executive Karen Greenfield, and content creators from Creator Day, the spotlight explores the heart of the series—and how a new generation is reshaping storytelling through curiosity, culture, and exploration.