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December 3, 2025

55m 45s

Fmr. U.S. Amb. to NATO Julianne Smith unpacks Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine peace. Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the fate of Gaza's missing. Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Olmert discusses Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) shares his plan to lower healthcare costs ahead of expiring enhanced premium tax credits.

Episodes

  • December 3, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 3, 2025

    S2025 E8046 - 55m 45s

    Fmr. U.S. Amb. to NATO Julianne Smith unpacks Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine peace. Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the fate of Gaza's missing. Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Olmert discusses Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) shares his plan to lower healthcare costs ahead of expiring enhanced premium tax credits.

  • December 2, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 2, 2025

    S2025 E8045 - 55m 51s

    The Wall Street Journal's Yaroslav Trofimov discusses Steve Witkoff's meeting with President Putin. Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov releases the third volume of his war diary. Steve Hartman discusses his project, photographing the rooms of children killed in school shootings. Father of a victim, Bryan Muehlberger, also joins. Iranian Women's Rights Activist Mahnaz Afkhami looks back on her work.

  • December 1, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 1, 2025

    S2025 E8044 - 55m 50s

    Reporter Stephen Collinson unpacks the legality of strikes on alleged cartel vessels. Brian Winter discusses Trump's latest moves in South America. John Kerry dissects the admin.'s unconventional approach to diplomacy. Pastor Tim Johnson discusses his "Fatherless No More" initiative. Writer Andrew Rice investigates the steep decline in U.S. student achievement.

  • November 27, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 27, 2025

    S2025 E8042 - 55m 43s

    Former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns explains the road ahead for U.S.-China relations. Director Benny Safdie discusses his new solo film "The Smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson. Author Trymaine Lee explains in his new book, "A Thousand Ways to Die," how reporting on traumatic gun violence and systemic racism takes a toll on the body and mind.

  • November 26, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 26, 2025

    S2025 E8041 - 55m 39s

    Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discusses the possibility of a peace deal for
    Ukraine. Lesley Manville and Mark Strong share what it's like to take "Oedipus" to the Broadway stage. Renowned country singer Kenny Chesney bares it all in his new memoir "Heart Life Music."

  • November 25, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 25, 2025

    S2025 E8040 - 55m 50s

    Reporter Stephen Collinson unpacks the dismissal of cases against James Comey and Letitia James. USAID's fmr. Head of Global Health and filmmaker Tom Jennings discuss their new documentary on the impact of aid cuts "Rovina's Choice." Susan Choi discusses her new book "Flashlight." Drug historian David Herzberg challenges Trump's approach to curbing fentanyl in the U.S.

  • November 28, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 28, 2025

    S2025 E8043 - 55m 45s

    Former CNN President Tom Johnson discusses the changing media landscape and his new book “Driven.” Painter Adam Cvijanovic showcases his latest work that highlights the stories of New York’s immigrants. Historian Fara Dabhoiwala answers the question “What is free speech?” in his new book.

  • November 24, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 24, 2025

    S2025 E8039 - 55m 50s

    Matthew Chance reports on progress towards a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. Tymofiy Mylovanov, President of the Kyiv School of Economics, gives insight into the corruption scandal Pres. Zelensky is facing at home. LA Times' Nabih Bulos reports on Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Filmmaker Jimmy Chin follows war photographer Lynsey Addario as she navigates danger and motherhood.

  • November 21, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 21, 2025

    S2025 E8038 - 55m 50s

    Carl Bildt and Christopher Hill reflect on the challenges of reaching the 1995 Dayton Agreement, which brought an end to brutal fighting in Bosnia. Actress Tilda Swinton talks about her journey in the arts in her new book "Ongoing." Sports journalist Joon Lee discusses the dangers of the sports world's embrace of betting and gambling.

  • November 20, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 20, 2025

    S2025 E8037 - 55m 45s

    Journalist Nic Robertson reports on the latest from Israel as violence flares up in Gaza and the West Bank. Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi discusses the work of pursuing peace between Israeli's and Palestinians. Journalist Jelani Cobb tackles themes ranging from police violence to populist movements in his new book "Three or More Is a Riot."

  • November 19, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 19, 2025

    S2025 E8036 - 55m 50s

    South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola previews the G20 summit. Fred Pleitgen speaks exclusively to Iran's former foreign minister on U.S.-Iran nuclear tensions. Rev. Alex Santora discusses Pope Leo's message for America amidst mass immigration raids. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert reflects on her career covering the Earth in her new book "Life on a Little-Known Planet."

  • November 18, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 18, 2025

    S2025 E8035 - 55m 50s

    Professor Bernard Haykel discusses Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS's visit to the White House. Steffano Pozzebon reports on the latest in rising tensions between the US and Venezuela. Former NSC official Juan Gonzalez weighs in on Venezuela. A new doc explores the killing of a Florida mother of four over a neighborhood dispute. Director Geeta Gandbhir and Pamela Dias, the victim's mother, discuss.

Extras + Features

  • “Putting Americans at Risk:” Fmr. CDC Dir. on RFK Jr.’s Public Health Cuts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Putting Americans at Risk:” Fmr. CDC Dir. on RFK Jr.’s Public Health Cuts

    S2025 E7202 - 17m 57s

    The US is facing one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, which last week claimed the life of a second child. This comes as the Trump admin. slashes thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in grants to local authorities. Tom Frieden led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for over a decade. He warns Hari Sreenivasan that these cuts threaten lives in America and around the world.

  • “The Gen X Career Meltdown:” What Happens When Your Job Becomes Obsolete?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Gen X Career Meltdown:” What Happens When Your Job Becomes Obsolete?

    S2025 E7201 - 17m 40s

    Are we seeing the end of work as we know it? A growing number of creatives in their 40s and 50s have seen their careers upended by social media and artificial intelligence. New York Times reporter Steven Kurutz, who got his start in magazine publishing, has witnessed the career struggles of many in the "unhappy middle." Kurutz speaks with Michel Martin.

  • The Democratic Brand Is “Toxic,” Says Rahm Emanuel: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Democratic Brand Is “Toxic,” Says Rahm Emanuel

    S2025 E7200 - 18m 2s

    Democrats are bruised and battered -- but they are starting to fight back. Now, one party stalwart is positioning himself to lead the push against Trumpism: Rahm Emanuel. The former Ambassador to Japan and President Obama’s Chief of Staff talks to Walter Isaacson.

  • “I’m Not Scared:” Jeffrey Goldberg on Potential Backlash After Signal Leak: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “I’m Not Scared:” Jeffrey Goldberg on Potential Backlash After Signal Leak

    S2025 E7199 - 18m 20s

    The White House has declared "case closed" on the Signal chat scandal, but this story is far from over. Politico is reporting that at least 20 group chats have been set up on the app by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's team. The Atlantic's Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, broke the original bombshell story after Waltz added him to the chat. Goldberg joins the show.

  • Harvard Historian Responds to Trump’s Order Targeting the Smithsonian: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harvard Historian Responds to Trump’s Order Targeting the Smithsonian

    S2025 E7198 - 17m 51s

    Trump is targeting the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex, with an executive order designed to eradicate what he calls "a divisive, race-centered ideology" at the institution. Civil rights groups are saying Trump is "whitewashing" America's past. Award-winning author and Harvard professor Tiya Miles joins the show to reflect on what this might mean for the future of the United States.

  • Does Trump Have Legal Authority to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Does Trump Have Legal Authority to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting?

    S2025 E7197 - 18m 8s

    Another of President Trump's executive orders is aimed at exerting control over the American election process, an area that is traditionally regulated by individual states. The order calls for mandating proof of citizenship for registered voters and disqualifying ballots arriving post-election day. Loyola Law Professor Justin Levitt explains why the order is both illegal and unconstitutional.

  • Can Trump Use Economic Warfare to America’s Advantage?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Can Trump Use Economic Warfare to America’s Advantage?

    S2025 E7196 - 17m 59s

    Delving into the U.S. economy, author Edward Fishman speaks with Michel Martin about why he believes that leveraging America's economic power carries great risks, both to the nation's economy and to the global world order.

  • Graydon Carter on Donald Trump, Anna Wintour and the Golden Age of Magazines: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Graydon Carter on Donald Trump, Anna Wintour and the Golden Age of Magazines

    S2025 E7195 - 16m 57s

    For 25 years Graydon Carter was the editor of Vanity Fair. In his new memoir, Carter reflects on his career adventures, including encounters with New York celebrities from Anna Wintour to Donald Trump. Carter talks to Walter Isaacson about his rise to the top during the golden age of magazines.

  • Tariffs, Taiwan & Trump 2.0: What's Next for U.S.-China Relations?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tariffs, Taiwan & Trump 2.0: What's Next for U.S.-China Relations?

    S2025 E7194 - 18m 36s

    Beijing has accused the US of violating WTO rules since Trump announced 25% tariffs on all cars and auto parts imported from anywhere in the world. In Beijing the foreign ministry spokesman said that "there are no winners in a trade war or a tariff war.” Jessica Chen Weiss, Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins, discusses China's effort to manage an unpredictable second Trump administration.

  • EXCLUSIVE: “How Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EXCLUSIVE: “How Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S.

    S2025 E7193 - 19m 11s

    Trump's America has started to challenge and redefine academic freedom, and Yale Professor Jason Stanley is sounding the alarm. He is the author of "Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future." Stanley joins the show to discuss how new teaching guidelines are stoking a culture of fear, and why he's taking drastic measures as a result.

  • The New Red Scare? Historian on McCarthyism and Parallels to Today: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The New Red Scare? Historian on McCarthyism and Parallels to Today

    S2025 E7192 - 18m 27s

    The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 was passed amid anti-communist fears during the early Cold War. That period of history is the focus of the new book "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America." Author and reporter Clay Risen joins the show to discuss past political hysteria and what it can tell us about the present.

  • “The Calling:” A Look Inside the Emotional Journey of Medical School: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Calling:” A Look Inside the Emotional Journey of Medical School

    S2025 E7191 - 18m 21s

    From America's withdrawal from the WHO to the appointment of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHS, the public health sector has seen radical change since Trump's return to the Oval Office. The importance of healthcare is underscored in a new documentary, "The Calling: A Medical School Journey." Filmmaker Asako Gladsjo and Dr. Le’Shauna Phinazee join the show to discuss.

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