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Dambisa Moyo, "How Boards Work" from 2021-07-11T02:00
Economist Dambisa Moyo, author of "How Boards Work : And How They Can Work Better in a Chaotic World", offers an insider's view on how corporate boards operate. She's interviewed by Wall Street Jou...
ListenCarlos Lozada, "What Were We Thinking" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic Carlos Lozada offers his thoughts on the volume of books written about Donald Trump and his presidency. He’s interviewed by the New York Tim...
ListenGerald Seib, "We Should Have Seen It Coming: From Reagan to Trump--A Front-Row Seat to a Political Revolution" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib discusses how the conservative movement has evolved since the Reagan era. He’s interviewed by the Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty. Learn more about you...
ListenJohn Fabian Witt, "American Contagions: Epidemics and the Law from Smallpox to COVID-19" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Law professor John Fabian Witt examines the relationship between law, epidemics, and public health guidelines. He’s interviewed by Georgetown University law professor and director of the Institute ...
ListenEdward Ball, "Life of a Klansman: A Family History in White Supremacy" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Edward Ball looks at white supremacy through the lens of his great-great grandfather, a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana during the years after the Civil War. He’s interviewed by author & la...
ListenDebora MacKenzie, "COVID-19: The Pandemic that Never Should Have Happened, and How to Stop the Next One" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Science journalist Debora MacKenzie reports on how COVID-19 became a global pandemic and offers her thoughts on how to prevent future outbreaks. She’s interviewed by Georgetown University Center fo...
ListenZerlina Maxwell, MSNBC political analyst "The End of White Politics: How to Heal Our Liberal Divide" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
MSNBC political analyst Zerlina Maxwell offers her thoughts on identity politics and how to create a more inclusive Democratic party. She’s interviewed by Maria Kumar CEO of Voto Latino. Learn mor...
ListenMichael Shellenberger, Environmental Progress Founder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Environmental Progress founder Michael Shellenberger offers his thoughts on what he calls “apocalyptic” environmentalism & provides some solutions to address environmental issues of today & into th...
ListenRepresentative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), "Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) talks about her life, political career, and book "Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change." She’s interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes (...
ListenSteve Levy, Editor at Large, Wired Magazine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Wired magazine editor at large Steven Levy reports on the creation, growth, and future of Facebook. He’s interviewed by author and Financial TImes global business columnist Rana Foroohar. Learn mor...
ListenDinesh D'Souza, "United States of Socialism" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dinesh D’Souza examines what he calls the new face of socialism. He’s interviewed by author and Independent Institute senior fellow Benjamin Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
ListenMary Jordan, "The Art of Her Deal" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan discusses the life and influence of first lady Melania Trump. She’s interviewed by USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Learn mo...
ListenWes Moore, "Five Days" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore looks at the 2015 Baltimore uprising following the death of Freddy Gray through the lens of several Baltimoreans who witnessed the unrest. He’s interviewed by Demos senior ...
ListenBryan Caplan, "The Case Against Education" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for t...
ListenJennifer Eberhardt, "Biased" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stanford University Professor Jennifer Eberhardt talked about her book, Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do, in which she offered her insights on implicit...
ListenArthur Brooks, "Love Your Enemies" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Longtime American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offered strategies on how to bridge the political divide in America. He was interviewed by Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE). Learn more about ...
ListenChris Hughes, "Fair Shot" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes discussed his plan to reduce poverty and strengthen the middle class by offering working people a guaranteed income paid for by the one percent. He is interviewed b...
ListenJoe Ricketts, "The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Joe Ricketts talked about his book, The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get: An Entrepreneur’s Memoir, in which he offered insights into becoming an entrepreneur and founding TD Ameritrade. He was...
ListenSenator Rand Paul (R-KY), "The Case Against Socialism" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talks about his book, The Case Against Socialism, in which he discusses the history of socialism and argues that there is a new threat of socialist ideology on the rise in ...
ListenAndrew McCabe, Former Deputy Director of the FBI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discussed his career, the FBI, and his firing from the Bureau. He was interviewed by New York Times reporter Adam Goldman. Learn more about your ad choices....
ListenJim McKelvey, author of "The Innovation Stack" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Square co-founder Jim McKelvey author of "The Innovation Stack" offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy re...
ListenMichael Shellenberger, "Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on what he calls “apocalyptic” environmentalism and provided some solutions on how to address environmen...
ListenRuth Ben-Ghiat, "Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat examines how authoritarian leaders rule. She’s interviewed by Barnard College and Columbia University professor and author Sheri Berman. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
ListenChrista Parravani, "Loved and Wanted: A Memoir of Choice, Children, and Womanhood" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
West Virginia University professor & writer Christa Parravani discusses how she was denied reproductive choice & healthcare for her children. She’s interviewed by Kaiser Family Foundation Sr. Vice ...
ListenKevin Williamson, "Big White Ghetto: Dead Broke, Stone-Cold Stupid, and High on Rage in the Dank Woolly Wilds of the "Real America"' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
National Review correspondent Kevin Williamson recounts the politics & everyday lives of the white American working class from his travels through parts of Appalachia. He’s interviewed by Washingto...
ListenSally Hubbard, "Monopolies Suck: 7 Ways Big Corporations Rule Your Life and How to Take Back Control" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Open Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looks at the history of monopolies in American industry and provides her thoughts on how to prevent monopoly power. She’s interviewed by Bloomberg News...
ListenDeborah Stone, "Counting: How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Political scientist Deborah Stone argues that numbers aren’t objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She’s interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O’Neil. Learn ...
ListenSenator Chris Murphy, "The Violence Inside Us" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looks at the origins of violence and firearms in America’s history and the role they play in society today. He’s interviewed by Thomas Abt, author and Council on Crimina...
ListenJoel Pollak, "Red November: Will the Country Vote Red for Trump Or Red for Socialism?" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Breitbart News senior editor at large Joel Pollak discusses the 2020 democratic primaries and shares his thoughts on the 2020 election. He’s interviewed by Reason editor at large Matt Welch. Learn...
ListenReverend Al Sharpton, "Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder and President of the National Action Network, offers his thoughts on how activism can move America forward. He’s interviewed by Washington Post columnist Jonathan Cape...
ListenLou Dobbs, "The Trump Century: How Our President Changed the Course of History Forever" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Fox Business News host Lou Dobbs offers his thoughts on President Trump’s agenda and America’s future. He’s interviewed by Victor Davis Hanson, author and Hoover Institution senior fellow. Learn mo...
ListenCandace Owens, "Blackout" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Political commentator Candace Owens offers her thoughts on why Black Americans should vote Republican. She’s interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union. Learn more abo...
ListenCatherine Flowers, "Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflects on her efforts to improve water and sanitation conditions in rural areas across America. She’s inte...
ListenJohn Brennan, "Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, At Home and Abroad" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former CIA director John Brennan speaks about his life and career. He’s interviewed by New York Times national security reporter Julian Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
ListenSarah Huckabee Sanders, "Speaking for Myself" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sarah Huckabee Sanders reflects on her life and her time serving as the White House Press Secretary for the Trump administration. She’s interviewed by Bloomberg News White House reporter Jennifer J...
ListenPeter Strzok, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok details his career & work on the FBI investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. He’s interviewed by the ...
ListenJim McKelvey, author of "The Innovation Stack" from 2020-04-19T04:00
Square co-founder Jim McKelvey author of "The Innovation Stack" offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy re...
ListenJim McKelvey, author of "The Innovation Stack" from 2020-04-19T04:00
Square co-founder Jim McKelvey author of "The Innovation Stack" offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy re...
ListenMichelle King, Author of "The Fix" from 2020-04-12T05:00
Netflix director of inclusion and former UN official Michelle King examined what she calls the invisible barriers to women succeeding in the workplace. She was interviewed by author and former USA ...
ListenJonathan Karl, Author of "Front Row at the Trump Show" from 2020-04-05T05:00
ABC News' chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl provided a behind the scenes look at President Trump’s administration. He was interviewed by Mike McCurry, former White House press secretary...
ListenEilene Zimmerman, Author of "Smacked" from 2020-03-29T05:00
Journalist Eilene Zimmerman looked at white-collar drug addiction. She was interviewed by former health commissioner for Baltimore, Dr. Leana Wen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
ListenJennifer Steinhauser Author of "The Firsts" from 2020-03-22T05:00
New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles the first year of the largest class of women elected to the U.S. Congress. She was interviewed by first term Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D...
ListenK.T. McFarland, Author of "Revolution" from 2020-03-15T05:00
Former Deputy National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland details her time in the Trump Administration. She’s interviewed author and New Zealand columnist Danielle McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad...
ListenLee Drutman, Author of "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop" from 2020-03-08T05:00
Lee Drutman argued that the two-party system is damaging America’s democracy. He’s interviewed by George Washington University professor and author Matthew Dallek. Learn more about your ad choices....
ListenCal Thomas, Syndicated Columnist from 2020-03-01T05:00
Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas explored the rise and fall of nations historically and offered his thoughts on whether the United States will remain a superpower. He was interviewed by author and C...
ListenNicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope" from 2020-02-23T05:00
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Orego...
ListenSally Pipes, "False Premise, False Promise" from 2020-02-16T05:00
Pacific Research Institute president Sally Pipes made the argument against Medicare for all. She was interviewed by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
ListenHoward Bryant, "Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field" from 2020-02-09T05:00
ESPN.com senior writer Howard Bryant offered his thoughts on sports, politics, and race in America. He was interviewed by author and former NBA player Etan Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices....
ListenAndrea Bernstein, "American Oligarchs" from 2020-02-01T05:00
Journalist Andrea Bernstein chronicles the Trump and Kushner families rise to prominence. She's interviewed by Washington Post business reporter Jonathan O'Connell. Learn more about your ad choices...
ListenRana Foroohar, "Don't Be Evil" from 2020-01-18T05:00
Financial Times columnist and CNN analyst Rana Foroohar argues that large tech companies are failing to keep consumer data and privacy safe and secure. She's interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt. Learn ...
ListenPeggy Orenstein, "Boys&Sex" from 2020-01-11T05:00
[New York Times Magazine] contributor Peggy Orenstein examines sexual culture and young male masculinity. She's interviewed by author Jared Yates Sexton.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
ListenSteven Greenhouse, "Beaten Down, Worked Up" from 2020-01-04T05:00
Steven Greenhouse examines the challenges American workers face today. He's interviewed by Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThomas Chatterton Williams, "Self-Portrait in Black and White" from 2019-12-28T05:00
New York Times Magazine contributor Thomas Chatterton Williams looks at race and identity. He's interviewed by author and New York Times columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah. Learn more about your ad cho...
Listen(KEYED) After Words: Freeman Hrabowski, "The Empowered University"' from 2019-12-21T05:00
University of Maryland, Baltimore County president Freeman Hrabowski shares his insights on building and sustaining an inclusive, high achieving, and innovative university. Learn more about your ad...
ListenAfter Words, Joe Ricketts, "The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get" from 2019-12-14T05:00
Joe Ricketts offers insights into becoming an entrepreneur and founding TD Ameritrade. He's interviewed by former Wall Street investment banker and author William Cohan. Learn more about your ad ch...
ListenLindy West, "The Witches Are Coming" from 2019-12-07T05:00
New York Times contributing opinion writer Lindy West discusses the #metoo movement. She's interviewed by New York magazine writer at large and author Rebecca Traister. Learn more about your ad cho...
ListenSarah Milov, "The Cigarette" from 2019-11-30T05:00
University of Virginia history professor Sarah Milov explores the political history of tobacco in America. She's interviewed by former FDA Commissioner David Kessler. Learn more about your ad choic...
ListenMartha Minow, "When Should Law Forgive?" from 2019-11-16T05:00
Former Harvard Law School dean Martha Minow examines cases in which the law is forgiving. She's interviewed by Georgetown Law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler. Learn more about y...
ListenNewt Gingrich, "Trump vs. China" from 2019-11-09T05:00
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich offers his thoughts on the threats the U.S.faces from China. He's interviewed by the American Enterprise Institute's Oriana Mastro. Lear...
ListenDavid Shulkin, "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country" from 2019-11-02T04:00
David Shulkin recounts his time as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He's interviewed by Jeremy Butler, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
ListenSen. Rand Paul, "The Case Against Socialism" from 2019-10-26T04:00
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses the history of socialism and argues that there is a new threat of socialist ideology on the rise in America. He's interviewed by Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Le...
ListenGregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt" from 2019-10-19T04:00
Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offers his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He's interviewed by Matt Schlapp, c...
ListenSusan Rice, "Tough Love - My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For" from 2019-10-12T04:00
Former Obama administration National Security Advisor and U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice discusses her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She's interviewed by Robin Wright, an au...
ListenBill Gertz, "Deceiving the Sky - Inside Communist China's Drive for Global Supremacy" from 2019-10-06T04:00
Washington Times national security columnist Bill Gertz discusses China's efforts to become a global military and economic superpower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenPaul Tough, "The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us" from 2019-09-28T04:00
Paul Tough reports on the challenges and costs of a college education. He's interviewed by Sara Goldrick-Rab author and Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice Founder. Learn more about you...
ListenMichelle Malkin, "Open Borders Inc." from 2019-09-21T04:00
Journalist Michelle Malkin offers her thoughts on U.S. immigration policy. She's interviewed by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenBen Westhoff, "Fentanyl, Inc." from 2019-09-14T04:00
Journalist Ben Westhoff reports on how labs in China manufacture Fentanyl. He's interviewed by Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), founding co-chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force. Learn more about...
ListenIbram Kendi, "How to Be an Antiracist" from 2019-09-07T04:00
American University professor Ibram Kendi argues that America must choose to be antiracist and work towards building an equitable society. He's interviewed by Imani Perry, author and Princeton Univ...
ListenBen Howe, "The Immoral Majority" from 2019-08-31T04:00
Ben Howe examines whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He's interviewed by author and history professor John Fea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
ListenBrent Bozell, "Unmasked -Media's War Against Trump" from 2019-08-24T04:00
Media Research Center founder and president Brent Bozell argues that the media is biased against President Trump. He's interviewed by Carrie Sheffield, Accuracy in Media national editor. Learn more...
ListenNatalie Wexler, "The Knowledge Gap" from 2019-08-17T04:00
Journalist Natalie Wexler argues that the U.S. education system can be improved by expanding the curriculum content of elementary school students in history, science,&the arts. She's interviewed by...
ListenTerry McAuliffe, "Beyond Charlottesville" from 2019-08-10T04:00
Former Virginia Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe recounts events that led up to the tragedy in Charlottesville following the Unite the Right rally in 2017. He's interviewed by Slate editor Dahli...
ListenMichael Malice, "The New Right" from 2019-08-03T04:00
Michael Malice discusses his first-hand account of the far right movement and its origins. He's interviewed by Ben Domenech, publisher of the Federalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
ListenRichard Clarke, "The Fifth Domain" from 2019-07-27T04:00
Former Bush administration Special Adviser for Cyber Security Richard Clarke discusses how to make cyberspace less dangerous. He's interviewed by Dustin Volz, cybersecurity and intelligence reporte...
ListenMollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino, "Justice on Trial" from 2019-07-20T04:00
The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway&Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino examine the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh&the future of the Court. They are interviewed by LA Tim...
ListenJoy-Ann Reid, "The Man Who Sold America" from 2019-07-13T04:00
MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid argues that President Trump is damaging American democracy. She's interviewed by author and journalist Sophia Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
ListenJamil Jivani, "Why Young Men" from 2019-07-06T04:00
Jamil Jivani examines the rise in violence committed by young men around the world. He's interviewed by Brooklyn Law School professor Bennett Capers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
ListenGeorge Sorial, "The Real Deal" from 2019-06-29T04:00
George Sorial discusses his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He's interviewed by John Avlon, CNN Anchor and Senior Political Analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
ListenNada Bakos,"The Targeter" from 2019-06-22T04:00
Former CIA intelligence analyst Nada Bakos offers insight into the inner workings of the agency and her work in tracking terrorists. She's interviewed by the Intelligence Committee's Rep. Andre Car...
ListenJim Acosta, "The Enemy of the People" from 2019-06-15T04:00
CNN's Chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta offers his first-hand account of covering the Trump Administration. He's interviewed by Jay Rosen, founder of PressThink and New York University jou...
ListenGeorge Will, "The Conservative Sensibility" from 2019-06-08T04:00
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will offers his thoughts on American conservatism. He's interviewed by Jonah Goldberg, National Review senior editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
ListenScott Pelley, "Truth Worth Telling" from 2019-06-02T04:00
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley discusses major news events he's covered as a reporter and offers his thoughts on a free press. He's interviewed by CNN political analyst David Gregory.Learn m...
Listen(KEYED)After Words: Rachel Louise Snyder, "No Visible Bruises"' from 2019-05-25T04:00
Journalist Rachel Louise Snyder reports on the intersection of domestic violence with other social issues impacting American society. She's interviewed by Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Lear...
Listen(KEYED) After Words: Anuradha Bhagwati, "Unbecoming"' from 2019-05-18T04:00
Anuradha Bhagwati details her time in the Marine Corps and her efforts to overturn the ban on women in combat. She is interviewed by Lt. Colonel Kate Germano, author of [Fight Like a Girl].Learn mo...
Listen(KEYED)After Words: Sen. Mike Lee, "Our Lost Declaration"' from 2019-05-11T04:00
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) offers his thoughts on the overreach of government in colonial times and today. He's interviewed by Georgetown Law professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz. Learn more about your...
Listen(KEYED) After Words: Jennifer Eberhardt, "Biased"' from 2019-05-04T04:00
Stanford University professor Jennifer Eberhardt offers her insights on implicit racial bias. She's intereviewed by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
ListenPreet Bharara, "Doing Justice" from 2019-04-27T04:00
Preet Bharara provides an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal experiences&case histories as a fmr. federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. He's...
Listen(KEYED) After Words: Vicky Ward, "Kushner, Inc."' from 2019-04-06T04:00
Investigative reporter Vicky Ward reports on the careers of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump and their roles in the Trump administration. She's interviewed by former New York Observer Editor in Chief...
Listen(KEYED)After Words: George Papadopoulos, "Deep State Target"' from 2019-03-30T04:00
George Papadopoulos details his role in the Trump administration and the Russia investigation. He is interviewed by the [Wall Street Journal] justice department reporter Aruna Viswanatha.Learn more...
ListenVictor Davis Hanson, "The Case for Trump" from 2019-03-23T04:00
Victor Davis Hanson discusses the campaign, election, and presidency of Donald Trump. He's interviewed by former Congressman Dave Brat (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
ListenAngela Stent, "Putin's World" from 2019-03-16T04:00
Georgetown University professor Angela Stent examines Russia's foreign policy and international goals. She's interviewed by Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committ...
ListenSen. Doug Jones, "Bending Toward Justice" from 2019-03-09T05:00
Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) recounts his prosecution of two former KKK members involved in the 1963 Birmingham church bombing that killed four black girls. He's interviewed by author and journalist D...
ListenAndrew McCabe, "The Threat" from 2019-03-02T05:00
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discusses his career, the FBI, and his firing from the Bureau. He's interviewed by [New York Times] reporter Adam Goldman.Learn more about your ad choices. ...
ListenJason Rezaian, "Prisoner" from 2019-02-23T05:00
The [Washington Post]'s Jason Rezaian discusses the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He's interviewed by Rep. Jared Huffman of California.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
ListenJill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth" from 2019-02-16T05:00
Former [New York Times] executive editor Jill Abramson reports on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She's interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO ...
ListenShoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" from 2019-02-09T05:00
Shoshana Zuboff examines the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She is interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
ListenChris Christie, "Let Me Finish" from 2019-02-02T05:00
Former New Jersey Governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie discusses his political career and offers his insights about President Trump's administration. He's interviewed by CBS News chie...
ListenStephanie Land, "Maid" from 2019-01-26T05:00
Stephanie Land discusses her path from working as a maid to earning a journalism degree and later writing about the working poor. She is interviewed by Rachel Schneider, co-author of [The Financial...
Listen(KEYED) After Words: Sebastian Gorka, "Why We Fight"' from 2019-01-19T05:00
Former Trump Administration strategist Sebastian Gorka offers his thoughts on how the U.S. can strengthen its national security. He's interviewed by Amb. Paula Dobriansky, fmr. Under Secretary of S...
ListenReniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream" from 2019-01-12T05:00
Reniqua Allen examines whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by [The Root] editor-in-chief Danielle Belton.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen(KEYED) After Words: Tucker Carlson, "Ship of Fools"' from 2018-12-08T05:00
Fox News host Tucker Carlson offers his thoughts on elitism in America. He's interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
ListenBeth Macy, "Dopesick" from 2018-10-20T04:00
Journalist Beth Macy reports on the opioid crisis in America in her book, [Dopesick]. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
ListenTara Westover, "Educated" from 2018-02-24T05:00
Tara Westover details her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She is interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Ca...
ListenAfter Words with Senator Mitch McConnell from 2016-06-04T04:00
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks about his book [The Long Game: A Memoir], in which he discusses his life in politics. He is interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN).Learn m...
ListenAfter Words with Cornel West from 2015-04-04T04:00
Author Cornel West discusses his book, [The Radical King], about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, radical political thinking, a side of the late civil rights leader that the author argues has been dimini...
ListenAfter Words With Justice John Paul Stevens from 2014-05-17T04:00
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died on Tuesday. He was 99-years-old. In this program from 2014, Mr. Stevens talks about his book, [Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the C...
ListenAfter Words with Michael Kimmel from 2013-12-07T05:00
Sociologist Michael Kimmel talks about his book, [Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era], in which he presents what he calls a comprehensive diagnosis of the fears, anxieties a...
ListenAfter Words with Jim Lehrer from 2011-09-24T04:00
In 2011, Jim Lehrer, the former anchor of the PBS NewsHour, appeared on C-SPAN's "After Words" program to discuss his book "Tension City." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
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