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October 30, 2024

55m 35s

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) on his support for Donald Trump. John Avlon is running for Congress in the 1st District of New York for the Democrat Party. He joins the show to discuss what's at stake in his district and how these issues are reflected across the country. Author and historian Timothy Shenk on his new book "Left Adrift," which examines change in the Democratic Party over the past 50 years.

Episodes

  • October 30, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 30, 2024

    S2024 E7088 - 55m 35s

    Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) on his support for Donald Trump. John Avlon is running for Congress in the 1st District of New York for the Democrat Party. He joins the show to discuss what's at stake in his district and how these issues are reflected across the country. Author and historian Timothy Shenk on his new book "Left Adrift," which examines change in the Democratic Party over the past 50 years.

  • October 22, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 22, 2024

    S2024 E7082 - 55m 47s

    The Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova discusses what is at stake in the Russia-Ukraine war. Ben Macintyre on his new book "The Siege." Georgetown Law professor and former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal aruges that the judicial branch -- and state and local courts -- might not be able to handle stressors to election integrity during this presidential race.

  • October 21, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 21, 2024

    S2024 E7081 - 55m 48s

    Former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Ryan Crocker discusses the latest escalations in the Middle East. Political experts Leslie Vinjamuri and Simon Rosenberg dive into the race for the U.S. presidency. Former U.S. National Security Council official Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman (Ret.) discusses the war in Ukraine and America's announcement for more funding there.

  • October 18, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 18, 2024

    S2024 E7080 - 55m 46s

    To discuss what Sinwar's death might mean for the hostages and the Palestinians still suffering in Gaza -- and what Hamas might do next -- longtime hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin joins the show. Director Ali Abbasi on his new film "The Apprentice." To discuss how false information spreads, and how to combat it, Renée DiResta joins the show. Actress Gillian Anderson on her new book "Want."

  • October 17, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 17, 2024

    S2024 E7079 - 55m 4s

    Journalist Ronen Bergman discusses the news that Israel has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the White House’s diplomatic options now. Retired Israeli General Noam Tibon tells the story of fighting to save his family on Oct 7, 2023. Mustafa Barghouti of the Palestinian National Initiative discusses what this news means for Palestinians.

  • October 16, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 16, 2024

    S2024 E7078 - 55m 47s

    Correspondent Fred Pleitgen brings us a report from the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war. Former NATO Deputy Secretary-General Rose Gottemoeller on Zelensky's five-point victory plan. Author and NPR music critic Ann Powers on NPR's "How Women Made Music." "Beyond the Lie" author Bill Adair warns of an "epidemic of lying" in U.S. politics -- particularly within the Republican party.

  • October 15, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 15, 2024

    S2024 E7077 - 55m 46s

    Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh reports on suffering across the Middle East. Former Head of Israeli Defense Intelligence Amos Yadlin discusses the expanding war. Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuaron on their new psychological thriller "Disclaimer." Law professor Steve Vladeck discusses concerns over the Supreme Court's credibility and its potential role in the upcoming election.

  • October 14, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 14, 2024

    S2024 E7076 - 55m 25s

    James Elder, global spokesperson for UNICEF, joins the show from Geneva to discuss a recent trip to Gaza. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Israel, the election, and "The Art of Power." Theodore R. Johnson, a scholar of race and electoral politics, speaks with Michel Martin about his new book, "If We Are Brave: Essays From Black Americana."

  • October 11, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 11, 2024

    S2024 E7075 - 55m 46s

    Correspondent Ben Wedeman reports on the latest in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah from Beirut. Journalist Franklin Foer discusses the Biden administration's role in the conflict since October 7th. Republican Governor Mike Dewine of Ohio responds to Donald Trump's false claims about Haitian immigrants in his state and weighs in on key issues this election.

  • October 10, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 10, 2024

    S2024 E7074 - 55m 47s

    Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida last night. Climate expert Jeff Goodell on the role of climate change in storms like this. Correspondent Isabel Rosales joins from her car on the flooded streets of Tampa to share what she’s seen. Award-winning director Steve McQueen on his new film "Blitz." Tom Nichols on why he believes that re-electing Trump would be George Washington’s worst nightmare.

  • October 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 9, 2024

    S2024 E7073 - 55m 45s

    Lebanese Ambassador to the UK, Rami Mortada discusses Israel's offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Netanyahu's message to the Lebanese people. Tampa City Council Member Bill Carlson on the imminent disaster Florida faces from Hurricane Milton. WSJ reporter Anat Peled recounts the intelligence failure of the IDF regarding the Nahal Oz military base and the subsequent massacre there on Oct 7.

  • October 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 8, 2024

    S2024 E7072 - 55m 47s

    One month out from the U.S. election, economist Laura Tyson argues that the economy and reproductive rights are actually linked. Award-winning actress Kate Winslet on portraying American photojournalist Lee Miller in the new film "Lee." Trailblazing journalist Connie Chung joins Walter Isaacson to share the story of her career.

Extras + Features

  • How the Democratic Party Lost Its Way and What It Means for This Election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How the Democratic Party Lost Its Way and What It Means for This Election

    S2024 E7088 - 18m 3s

    One challenge facing Democrats is securing the working-class vote. The party is increasingly viewed as serving the interests of the educated and the elite. Author and historian Timothy Shenk addresses how this came to be in his new book "Left Adrift", which examines change in the Democratic Party over the past 50 years. The author speaks to Michel Martin about its impact on the upcoming election.

  • Alexander Vindman: The U.S. Will “Decide The Fate of the World” on Nov. 5th: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alexander Vindman: The U.S. Will “Decide The Fate of the World” on Nov. 5th

    S2024 E7081 - 18m 35s

    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Kyiv today announced nearly half a billion dollars in new military aid for the country. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was Director for European Affairs on the U.S. National Security Council, and he also testified during Trump's impeachment case. He speaks with Walter Isaacson.

  • Controlling the Weather and Eating Pets: Expert Breaks Down Disinformation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Controlling the Weather and Eating Pets: Expert Breaks Down Disinformation

    S2024 E7080 - 18m 1s

    With the risk levels in online communication and public messaging higher than ever, the spread of disinformation online has become a real-world concern. Some 16 Republicans serving as electors for Donald Trump this year deny the 2020 result. To discuss how false information spreads, and how to combat it, Renée DiResta joins the show.

  • NYT Journalist Discusses the Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NYT Journalist Discusses the Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

    S2024 E7079 - 4m 50s

    Israel has confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7th attacks, when its soldiers encountered and engaged three terrorists during a routine operation in Gaza. After the clash they found a body resembling Sinwar's, analyzed the corpse's DNA and found a match with the Hamas leader. Investigative journalist Ronen Bergman discusses the news and its significance.

  • PolitiFact Founder Explains the “Epidemic of Lying” in American Politics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    PolitiFact Founder Explains the “Epidemic of Lying” in American Politics

    S2024 E7078 - 18m 12s

    As Americans gear up for the election, Bill Adair warns of an "epidemic of lying" in U.S. politics -- particularly within the Republican Party. Adair joins the show to discuss his new book "Beyond the Lie." As founder of the fact-checking website PolitiFact, Adair is well placed to account for where disinformation comes from, how it spreads and the danger it poses to democracy.

  • Ted Johnson on Trump’s Appeal to Black Men: “Hyper-Masculine and Untouchable”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ted Johnson on Trump’s Appeal to Black Men: “Hyper-Masculine and Untouchable”

    S2024 E7076 - 18m 6s

    As part of the Democrats' broader effort to secure the Black vote in November, Kamala Harris is unveiling a new economic plan to provide more opportunities for Black men. Theodore R. Johnson, a scholar of race and electoral politics, speaks about his new book, "If We Are Brave: Essays From Black Americana." In it the author engages such topics as democracy and race through first-hand accounts.

  • Gov. DeWine on Springfield Fallout: Ohio Welcomes and Needs Legal Immigrants: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gov. DeWine on Springfield Fallout: Ohio Welcomes and Needs Legal Immigrants

    S2024 E7075 - 18m 40s

    Donald Trump recently made a false claim that the Biden administration is diverting aid from those affected by hurricanes. This occurred only weeks after Trump's false accusations about Haitian immigrants in the state of Ohio during the presidential debate. The state's governor, Mike Dewine, has denied these claims and has expressed support for Haitian migrants. He joins the show to discuss.

  • Tom Nichols: Donald Trump Would Be “George Washington’s Nightmare”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tom Nichols: Donald Trump Would Be “George Washington’s Nightmare”

    S2024 E7074 - 18m 10s

    Less than a month before the U.S. election, the candidates are in the final stretch of the campaign. As the polls get tighter in critical swing states, The Atlantic has officially endorsed VP Kamala Harris for president. In his latest piece for the magazine, Tom Nichols tells readers why he believes that re-electing Donald Trump would be founding father George Washington’s worst nightmare.

  • IDF Ignored Female Soldiers’ Warnings Pre-Oct. 7. Then They Were Massacred: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    IDF Ignored Female Soldiers’ Warnings Pre-Oct. 7. Then They Were Massacred

    S2024 E7073 - 18m 4s

    One year since the Oct. 7 attack, 101 Israeli hostages are yet to be returned, including 5 female soldiers who were stationed at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border. Hamas killed 15 in their unit. Months before the attack, the all-female unit had reported suspicious activity by Hamas, but their warnings were ignored. In a WSJ report, Anat Peled investigates the failure. She Joins the show.

  • Connie Chung on Her Historic Career, Combating Sexism and Generation Connie: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Connie Chung on Her Historic Career, Combating Sexism and Generation Connie

    S2024 E7072 - 17m 51s

    Connie Chung was a trailblazer in the field of television news. She was the first Asian-American woman -- and among the first women -- ever to anchor a major network newscast. Chung's new memoir "Connie" tells of her adventures in breaking down the gender barrier in a male-dominated industry. Chung joins Walter Isaacson to share the story of her career.

  • Palestinian Journalist on Gaza: “There Are Situations Your Heart Can’t Take”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Palestinian Journalist on Gaza: “There Are Situations Your Heart Can’t Take”

    S2024 E7071 - 19m 13s

    Youmna ElSayed, an Al Jazeera correspondent, joined this program last year from Gaza to describe the reality of working there. Since that interview, Youmna has fled Gaza with her family. Ten months on, she joins the show to discuss how hard it was to leave, and the stories she could not bring herself to tell at the time.

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