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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June 26, 2024
S2024 E6258 - 55m 52s
Russian historian and author Nina Khrushcheva discusses Evan Gershkovich's trial in Russia. Columbia professors Ari Goldman and Gregory Khalil on the fraught discourse surrounding Israel and Gaza and how they are trying to teach their students to disagree with respect. New York Times columnist David French his dismissal from an event for the Presbyterian Church in America after criticizing Trump.
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June 25, 2024
S2024 E6257 - 55m 53s
Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, David Satterfield, discusses the situations in Ukraine and Gaza and their impact on domestic politics in the U.S. Raja Shehadeh talks about his new book "What Does Israel Fear From Palestine?" Nate Halverson and Gabriela Cowperthwaite explore how some countries are attempting to control global resources in their documentary "The Grab."
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June 24, 2024
S2024 E6256 - 55m 53s
Ami Ayalon, former director of Israel's security agency, discusses scenarios for ending the war and returning the hostages home. Founder and CEO of INARA, Arwa Damon, joins the show from Gaza and describes the bleak conditions she is seeing there. Former Teen Vogue editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay explores the disappointing realities of working in corporate America in her book "The Myth of Making It."
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June 21, 2024
S2024 E6255 - 55m 53s
Law experts Jessica Roth and Steven Mazie weigh in on the significant cases coming before the Supreme Court this summer. Dr. Radley M. Horton discusses the rise in extreme weather due to climate change. Dr. Rev. William J. Barber II looks at poverty in America and the racialized way it is spoken about in his new book "White Poverty."
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June 20, 2024
S2024 E6254 - 55m 53s
Former Head of Intelligence for the Israeli Prison Service, Yuval Bitton on his experiences with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and losing his nephew on October 7th. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy discuss their new documentary about Furstenberg's life. Ebony Reed and Louise Story explore the Black-white wealth gap in their book "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar."
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June 19, 2024
S2024 E6253 - 55m 40s
Mike Valerio reports on Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea. Former CIA senior analyst Sue Mi Terry dives deeper into what the relationship between Russia and North Korea means for global politics. In honor of Juneteenth, Equal Justice Initiative director Bryan Stevenson talks about the ongoing fight for racial justice. Chef Bryant Terry celebrates the past and future of Black American food.
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June 18, 2024
S2024 E6252 - 55m 53s
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien breaks down Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea. U.K. Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development Lisa Nandy discusses Britain's upcoming election and her potential role in U.K. foreign policy. Audrey Tang, former Minister of Digital Affairs of Taiwan, touts the importance of digital literacy both for governments and their citizens.
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June 17, 2024
S2024 E6251 - 55m 34s
Leader of Israel's Labor Party Yair Golan discusses the status of the Israeli government amidst criticism of its handling of the war from both inside and outside of the country. UNICEF global spokesperson James Elder joins the show from Gaza and tells of his experiences there. Candice Carty-Williams discusses turning her bestselling novel "Queenie" into a popular Hulu show.
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June 14, 2024
S2024 E6250 - 55m 41s
Malala joins the show to discuss her foundation’s announcement of another $1.5 million pledged to keep girls’ education alive in Afghanistan. Ofir Amir is an October 7th survivor and helped produce an exhibition that aims to take viewers through what happened that day at the Nova Music Festival. A.J. Jacobs on his new book “The Year of Living Constitutionally."
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June 13, 2024
S2024 E6249 - 55m 53s
Nathalie Tocci and Thierry Arnaud discuss the latest from this week's G7 meeting in Italy. Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and director Daina O. Pusić explore grief and love in their film "Tuesday." Journalist Nicholas Kristof talks about his new memoir "Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life" and how he remains hopeful through his reporting on life's darkest moments.
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June 12, 2024
S2024 E6248 - 55m 53s
Journalist George Packer spent months reporting from Phoenix, where he investigated the quixotic growth fueling urban expansion -- even as the water runs dry and the heat kills hundreds. Packer and climate expert Leah Stokes join the show. Co-directors Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia on their film “Federer: Twelve Final Days.” Professor Leah Rigueur on the Black vote ahead of the 2024 election.
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June 11, 2024
S2024 E6247 - 55m 54s
Fmr U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer and Audrey Kurth Cronin discuss the murky messaging from Israel and Hamas about agreeing to a ceasefire deal. Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman on the university's recent decision to stay silent on global issues. Reporter Sheera Frenkel details the Israeli government's social media influence campaign that she uncovered targeting U.S. lawmakers.
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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