Frederick Douglass is a central figure in the podcast episodes, with his life, work, and legacy serving as a significant focus of the discussions.

In the episode Sunny Hostin Celebrates Her Third Novel, Hostin's new book is inspired by the life of Douglass and the historically Black beach community where he lived.

The episode How Frederick Douglass launched generations of Black and Irish solidarity delves deeper into Douglass' influential visit to Ireland in 1845 and the connections he drew between the experiences of enslaved African Americans and the oppressed Irish people.

Additionally, in the episode Sunny Hostin, Hostin discusses her upcoming third novel, which will further explore Douglass' legacy.