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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April 2, 2024
S2024 E6197 - 55m 51s
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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April 1, 2024
S2024 E6196 - 55m 53s
Ronen Bergman, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, joins the show from Tel Aviv. Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha on the increasingly desperate situation in Gaza and his family’s escape. In Turkey, president Recep Erdogan has been dealt a heavy blow in recent elections. Scott McLean joins to discuss. "The Anxious Generation" author investigates the collapse of mental health in Gen Z.
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March 29, 2024
S2024 E6195 - 55m 53s
Journalists Polina Ivanova and Pjotr Sauer reflect on the anniversary of the arrest of their friend, reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia. David Frum talks about the loss of his daughter and the comfort he's found in her dog, Ringo. Head of the IAEA Rafael Grossi on the nuclear status of Iran. From the archives: two fathers in the Middle East make an appeal for peace.
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March 28, 2024
S2024 E6194 - 55m 38s
Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens discusses Israel's hostage crisis and jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich. Melissa Bell reports on the latest in Israel and Gaza. Annelle Sheline explains why she resigned in protest over the Biden Administration’s handling of the situation in the Middle East. Reporter Widlore Mérancourt on the dire conditions on the ground in Haiti.
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March 27, 2024
S2024 E6193 - 55m 53s
Noah Feldman grapples with Jewish identity in the 21st century and the Jewish relationship with Israel in his new book "To Be a Jew Today." U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses the anxiety and loneliness struggles he is seeing in our world today. Janti Soeripto, President of Save the Children joins the show from Rafah to describe the devastation she is seeing on the ground in Gaza.
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March 26, 2024
S2024 E6192 - 55m 51s
Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director under Donald Trump, discusses the former president's legal woes and why he now opposes Trump. Actress Olivia Colman and director Thea Sharrock talk about their new comedy "Wicked Little Letters." Author Charles Duhigg explains how to better connect with others in his new book "Supercommunicators."
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March 25, 2024
S2024 E6191 - 55m 53s
EU Official Josep Borrell discusses recent violence across the globe, including a terror attack in Moscow. Peter Pomerantsev discusses his new book “How to Win an Information War.” Secretary General of Doctors Without Borders, Christopher Lockyear talks about the humanitarian crisis inside Gaza from Jerusalem. Award-winning actress Regina King talks about her new Netflix film "Shirley."
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March 22, 2024
S2024 E6190 - 55m 43s
Evelyn Farkas talks about the situation on the ground in Kyiv. President of the CFR Michael Froman discusses shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Almost a decade after his death, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's final novel has been published -- but not without controversy. His son joins the show. Ian McKellen is taking on the iconic role of Falstaff in a new adaptation of "Henry IV," retitled "Player Kings."
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March 21, 2024
S2024 E6189 - 55m 53s
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis discusses his attempts to drum up support for Ukraine worldwide. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency discusses Russia and Ukraine and the risk of nuclear war. Ryan Calais Cameron discusses his play "For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy.”
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March 20, 2024
S2024 E6188 - 55m 30s
Israeli military action continues to devastate the civilian population in Gaza. President and CEO of the IRC David Miliband joins the show. "The Persian Version" was a breakout hit at the Sundance Festival. Director Maryam Keshavarz and actor Bijan Daneshmand join the show. Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif explain why, and how, he survived a recent effort to impeach him.
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March 19, 2024
S2024 E6187 - 55m 37s
Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez discusses the violence and chaos happening in its neighbor, Haïti. Raghad Jaraisy and Ofer Dagan, Co-Chief Executives of Sikkuy-Aufoq discuss their group's mission to foster local diplomacy between Israeli, Arab, and Jewish citizens. Bloomberg reporter Leslie Kaufman on how climate change is impacting the US housing and insurance crisis.
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March 18, 2024
S2024 E6186 - 55m 53s
Richard Haass on Putin's re-election and how the U.S. might approach its bilateral relations with Israel at a time when over 31,000 people have died in Gaza. Andrew Weissmann on his new book "The Trump Indictments" and what lies ahead as the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaches. In his new book “2020" Eric Klinenberg examines the events of 2020 through the eyes of seven New Yorkers.
Extras + Features
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Anne Applebaum: Autocracy Is “Infecting U.S. Politics”
S2024 E7026 - 18m 18s
In her new book, "Autocracy Inc.," journalist Anne Applebaum argues that many of today's dictators collaborate to help keep one another in power. She joins the show to discuss this phenomenon.
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What Went Wrong in the Sonya Massey Shooting? Policing Expert Explains
S2024 E7025 - 17m 53s
The US once again has been shaken by the shooting of an unarmed Black woman by police. Last month Sonya Massey called 911 for help, only to be shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy inside her own home. Dr. Tracie Keesee, co-founder and president of the Center for Policing Equity, discussed what went wrong and what local law enforcement can do to better protect the communities they serve.
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“I Will Not Be Silent:” Democratic Strategist on Harris’ Israel-Gaza Stance
S2024 E7024 - 18m 14s
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, at a time when it is not yet clear how she would manage the Israel-Gaza war if elected president. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid about Harris' recent actions and how she might win over undecided voters.
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Why Do Female Politicians Face Outsized Abuse Online? Researcher Explains
S2024 E7022 - 18m 7s
As the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are heating up, so too are the disinformation campaigns and online abuse. It’s nothing new for Harris. A 2020 report on presidential candidates found that the vast majority of attacks were directed at women. Nina Jankowicz explains that now, four years later, women -- and Harris in particular -- are still the primary targets.
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J.D. Vance Has “No Business Speaking for Kentucky,” Says KY State Senator
S2024 E7021 - 17m 46s
In a recent piece for The Atlantic -- "Hillbilly Women Will Get No Help from J.D. Vance" -- Cassie Chambers Armstrong makes the point that, despite the Republican vice-presidential candidate's claim on his family's Appalachian values, his stated positions show a failure to recognize women's reality. Senator Armstrong joins the show to discuss ways in which rural women could be better supported.
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Biden Biographer: “I Don’t Think He’s at Peace With This Decision”
S2024 E7020 - 17m 16s
Evan Osnos describes Joe Biden’s decision to leave the Oval Office as "an act of selflessness." The New Yorker writer joins the show to discuss the President’s address to the nation, his legacy, and the dynamics of the race with just over 100 days to go until election day.
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“The Other Olympians:” Transgender Athletes in the Nazi Era
S2024 E7019 - 17m 20s
Gender and sex in sports remains a sensitive topic. At this year’s Games, trans athletes are subject to stricter regulations than in the past. Although this seems like a recent issue, the topic goes back to the 1930s. In his new book, “The Other Olympians,” historian Michael Waters details the stories of trans athletes who competed then. He joins the show to speak about the challenges they faced.
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Biden Out, Harris In: “This Is Exactly What the Trump Team Feared”
S2024 E7018 - 18m 7s
Tim Alberta spent months behind the scenes of Trump's campaign, and just two weeks ago reported that they were planning for a landslide victory -- on the condition Joe Biden didn't drop out. Now that their worst fears have come true, Alberta discusses with us how the Trump campaign is shifting its approach to confront a new Democratic nominee.
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Kristin Du Mez: Project 2025 Will Redefine Constitution in Name of Christianity
S2024 E7017 - 18m 5s
The political blueprint for the next Republican president, Project 2025, has drawn criticism not only from Democrats but also from Donald Trump himself. Yet the authors of the playbook include some of his closest advisors, as well as groups with Christian nationalist leanings. Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez speaks about the rise of evangelicalism in politics and its potential impact on democracy.
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Biden’s Personal Attorney on the President’s Historic Decision
S2024 E7016 - 17m 20s
For many, Joe Biden’s historic decision was a foregone conclusion after his disastrous debate appearance last month. Central to the preparation for that debate was a member of Biden’s inner circle, his personal lawyer Bob Bauer, who took on the role of Trump in practice sessions. Bauer spoke to Walter Isaacson about his new political memoir “The Unraveling” and Biden's legacy.
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The Wolves of K Street: How Corporate Lobbyists Infiltrated Washington
S2024 E7015 - 17m 32s
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Brody Mullins joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his new book, “The Wolves of K Street,” which chronicles how lobbyists have inaugurated a new era in public policy for the benefit of corporate America.
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Trump’s Classified Documents Case Has Been Dismissed. Now What?
S2024 E7014 - 18m 1s
Earlier this week, Trump-appointed federal judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against the former president, citing her doubts about the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith. To piece together how this action could impact Trump's presidential campaign and the integrity of America’s legal system, Hari Sreenivasan spoke with Leah Litman, law school professor at UMich.
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