December 20, 2024
Veteran political observer Norman Ornstein discusses the pending government shutdown. Executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force Mouaz Moustafa joins the show. The Atlantic staff writer Charlie Warzel on how Trump's influence is shaping the cryptocurrency arena. Award-winning director Edward Berger on his new film "Conclave."
Episodes
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July 17, 2024
S2024 E7013 - 55m 46s
Atlantic writer David Frum discusses Donald Trump's conduct, both before and after the attempt on his life. UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell on the devastating effects of climate change that are playing out globally. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) explains why he is now backing former Pres. Trump. Pres. LBJ's daughter, Luci Baines Johnson discusses the parallels between her father's presidency and today.
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July 16, 2024
S2024 E7012 - 55m 47s
Correspondent Jeff Zeleny on day two of the RNC and Trump's VP pick of Senator J.D. Vance. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker on the global implications of this GOP ticket. Political scientist Robert Putnam on the new documentary on his career, “Join or Die.” The New York Times' Astead Herndon on the RNC and what happens next in the wake of the Trump assassination attempt.
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July 15, 2024
S2024 E7011 - 55m 48s
Jeff Zeleny reports from the first day of the RNC. Former Reagan aide Frank Lavin discusses the state of the Republican party in the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Law professor Neal Katyal weighs in on Trump's legal cases. Cynthia Miller-Idriss discusses the rise in political violence in the US. President-elect of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir on healing division in her country.
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July 12, 2024
S2024 E7010 - 55m 49s
Pressure is building for President Joe Biden to quit his campaign for re-election, and yet he’s made it clear he’s not giving up on the race. Long-time political analyst Paul Begala joined the program to discuss. Rescued Israeli hostage Andrey Kozlov shared his experience and his reflections after just one month of freedom. Charlie Sykes on what we can expect at the upcoming RNC.
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July 11, 2024
S2024 E7009 - 55m 49s
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins the program from the NATO summit. Dr. Anthony Fauci on his new memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service." Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins Walter Isaacson to discuss her latest essay, "No Poll Can Tell Biden What He Needs to Hear."
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July 10, 2024
S2024 E7008 - 55m 49s
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Russia’s aggression, the rise of extremism in Europe, and the threat of an autocratic America under Trump. Hezbollah lawmaker Ibrahim Moussawi on the risk of an all-out war on the Israel-Lebanon border. The Economist's Sacha Nauta explains how Republicans who oppose abortion rights are struggling with the moral argument to ban IVF.
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July 9, 2024
S2024 E7007 - 55m 49s
World leaders are descending on Washington for NATO’s 75th anniversary summit. Veteran diplomat Victoria Nuland joins the program to discuss. What can the NATO leaders learn from the past? General Wesley Clark and Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti weigh in. Ruth Whippman on her new book, "BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity."
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July 8, 2024
S2024 E7006 - 55m 49s
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark discusses the stakes for Ukraine and for NATO in Ukraine's war with Russia. Former Deputy of the French National Assembly Clément Beaune breaks down the results of the French elections. Middle East expert Sanam Vakil does the same for Iran's recent elections. Former editor Adam Moss looks at the creative process in his new book "The Work of Art."
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July 5, 2024
S2024 E7005 - 55m 53s
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths discusses the deaths of international relief workers in Gaza. Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza on the state of Putin's Russia. Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his pragmatic approach to interpreting the Constitution in his new book "Reading the Constitution."
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July 4, 2024
S2024 E7004 - 55m 53s
Today, veterans gather in Normandy to honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Christopher Cavoli discusses this historic anniversary. 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson joins Chistiane in the Normandy American Cemetery. Tom Hanks on the importance of remembering. Anilore Banon, sculptor of "Les Braves" on Omaha Beach, joins the show.
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June 28, 2024
S2024 E6260 - 55m 26s
Veteran Democratic party strategist Simon Rosenberg and former special assistant to President Trump Marc Lotter on last night's debate. Correspondent Fred Pleitgenand New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi on the Iran elections. Francis S. Barry on his new book "Back Roads and Better Angels."
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June 27, 2024
S2024 E6259 - 55m 53s
Legal analyst Carrie Cordero on SCOTUS' ruling on Idaho's abortion law. Columnist and author Simon Kuper on the French elections. Two of Harry Belafonte's mentees discuss the new film "Following Harry," which charts the last years of Belafonte’s life. Award-winning journalist Imara Jones on her new documentary series "American Problems, Trans Solutions."
Extras + Features
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America’s Lonely Future: David Frum on Trump’s “Predatory” Foreign Policy
S2024 E7113 - 17m 36s
With Trump's inauguration on the horizon, conversations continue about the impact of the President-elect's policies both at home and abroad. David Frum is a political commentator and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. In his latest piece for The Atlantic, “America's Lonely Future," Frum warns that the U.S. could become a global bully. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss.
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Fmr. South Korean FM on Pres. Yoon's Now Reversed Declaration of Martial Law
S2024 E7112 - 5m 57s
South Korea is in turmoil after the president's shocking decision to declare martial law. Protests broke out in Seoul, the capital city. Kyung-wha Kang was South Korea's Foreign Minister and she joins from New York.
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Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and Kenny Leon on Broadway’s “Our Town”
S2024 E7111 - 18m 23s
For the first time in over 20 years, "Our Town" has returned to Broadway with a star-studded cast. The Thornton Wilder play follows the lives of two families in a small town in New Hampshire at the turn of the 20th century. Now, Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon is reimagining it for a modern audience. He joins Michel Martin alongside actors Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes to discuss.
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Philosopher Michael Sandel on What Trump’s Win Says About American Society
S2024 E7100 - 17m 42s
To make sense of the election, we must first understand the discontent that gave Donald Trump the victory. This is the theory of Harvard professor and political philosopher Michael Sandel. He joins the show to discuss the polarization that fueled Trump's campaign, and the failure of the Democrats to present themselves as the party of change.
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What Will Trump’s Economic Plan Mean for American Wallets?
S2024 E7099 - 17m 33s
The economy was a key issue for American voters. Trump has promised to make incomes “soar” and make the cost of living come down. But economists — like Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar — aren't convinced. She says that Trump's plans for deregulation, tax cuts and tariffs will likely bring an economic downturn. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the practicalities of the Trump agenda.
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Trump’s Win: How a “Polluted Information Environment” Shaped the Election
S2024 E7098 - 18m 26s
Trump has identified certain media as the enemy, and has threatened reporters with imprisonment for coverage he doesn't like. Trump is also the first convicted felon to win the presidency and enter the White House. How did this happen? Oliver Darcy, founder of Status Media, cites the rise of non-traditional news outlets that can rapidly flood huge, targeted audiences with disinformation.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis on Their New Concept Album “Warriors”
S2024 E7097 - 18m 33s
"The Warriors" is getting the musical treatment from "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and playwright Eisa Davis. "Warriors," is a concept album which brings together a star-studded roster of musicians from Lauryn Hill to Marc Anthony — all in honor of the 1979 thriller that follows an NYC gang on its journey from the Bronx to Coney Island. The creators join Hari to discuss the project.
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The Male Vote: The Dems' “Fatal Miscalculation” and What Trump Got Right
S2024 E7096 - 18m 9s
Gender was a pivotal issue in the U.S. election. While Black women turned out in force for Democrats in last week's election, the Harris campaign was counting on more. Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, believes Democrats missed a huge opportunity to fight for young male votes. Reeves joins the show to discuss why Gen Z men swung towards Trump in record numbers.
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What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for the Rest of the World
S2024 E7095 - 17m 51s
Only months after President Biden hosted the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance, the conversation turns to the effect of a second Trump administration on America's role in the world. In his latest piece for The New York Times, David Sanger writes about his view of the world order during a Trump second term. He joins the show to discuss.
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What the Democratic Party Got Wrong
S2024 E7094 - 18m 2s
While the world is wondering what a second term under Trump will bring, many are falling back on their first-term memories of Trump the chaos agent. Jonathan Martin, co-author of "This Will Not Pass," has written all about that turbulent time. He joins Walter Isaacson to talk about the implications of Trump's re-election, and what went wrong for the Democrats.
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How Donald Trump Flipped Key Swing States and Won the Election
S2024 E7093 - 18m 12s
Donald Trump is the first Republican candidate in 20 years to win both the Electoral College and the popular vote. What made him so successful, in the face of predictions of one of the closest races in U.S. history? Astead Herndon spent months traveling the country for The NYT, speaking with voters in key swing states. He’s the host of “The Run-Up” podcast and he joins Hari to break it all down.
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No Early Voting, No Online Registration: Inside MS’s Voting Rights Battle
S2024 E7089 - 17m 57s
With the presidential candidates now barnstorming the swing states, voter turnout will be key. As Executive Director of the Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable, Cassandra Welchlin is dedicated specifically to mobilizing Black women to exercise their right to vote. She tells Michel Martin all about it.
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