June 28, 2024
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."
Episodes
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February 16, 2024
S2024 E6165 - 55m 54s
Nina Khrushcheva on Russia’s history of silencing Putin’s opponents. Hillary Clinton on the world's reaction to Navalny's death and the current mood in Munich. Mikhail Zygar and Peter Pomerantsev on what Navalny’s legacy and what his death means for Putin’s Russia and the future of resistance. Evgenia Kara-Murza on the fears Navalny's death stokes for the fate of other Russian political prisoners.
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February 15, 2024
S2024 E6164 - 55m 36s
Kurt Volker and Philip Breedlove join the show to discuss what a Trump win could mean for America’s future in NATO. Dr. Tariq Haddad has lost more than 100 family members in Gaza. He speaks about his family’s story and why he believes the Biden administration is complicit in the Palestinian death toll. Historian Dominic Erdozain joins the show to discuss his new book “One Nation Under Guns.”
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February 14, 2024
S2024 E6163 - 55m 43s
Climate scientist Michael Mann was just awarded $1 million in a defamation lawsuit against Conservative climate deniers who accused him of faking his data. He joins the show to discuss the verdict. Kim Daniels is a member of the Vatican’s Communications Department, she is helping the Catholic Church adapt to the modern era. Author Ganesh Sitaraman pushes for AI and airline regulation.
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February 13, 2024
S2024 E6162 - 55m 53s
Former Jordanian Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher discusses the war in Gaza and Jordanian King Abdullah's call for a ceasefire during his visit to the White House. Actor and producer Matt Damon talks about his new film “Kiss the Future,” which tells the story of hope through music during the siege of Sarajevo. Author Benjamin Herold explores the crumbling of the American suburbs in "Disillusioned."
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February 12, 2024
S2024 E6161 - 55m 30s
Senator Angus King (I-ME) discusses the status of the contentious foreign aid bill, providing aid to Ukraine and Israel. Yael Noy spreads a message of hope and peace amid war in Israel and Gaza. Journalist Sarah Helm offers her take on Israel's offensive in Rafah. Jared Cohen looks at the post-presidencies of seven presidents and the lessons to be taken from them in his book "Life After Power."
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February 9, 2024
S2024 E6160 - 55m 22s
“Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here” author Jonathan Blitzer spotlights America's migrant crisis. Historian Nina Khrushcheva joins the program to discuss Russia-Ukraine. We go back into the archives for a 2016 interview with “Spotlight” star Mark Ruffalo and director Tom McCarthy. Calvin Trillin on his new book “The Lede,” a collection of the best pieces from his illustrious career.
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February 8, 2024
S2024 E6159 - 55m 50s
John Avlon breaks down the Colorado case to kick Donald Trump off the ballot. Al Gore offers an assessment of climate change. Actors Jennifer Kim, Ins Choi and Miles Mitchell star in the hit play “Kim’s Convenience,” which makes its return to London this month. Rock climber Alex Honnold and glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre recount their daring expedition to climb and study climate change in the Arctic.
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February 7, 2024
S2024 E6158 - 55m 42s
Richard Haass on Hamas's ceasefire proposal and Israel's response. Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller explains a possible pathway to victory for Ukraine. Aleema Khan, Imran Khan's sister, on how she and her family have been targeted and the future of Pakistan. The Atlantic staff writer David Graham on how the U.S.ended up with a Trump v. Biden rematch.
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February 6, 2024
S2024 E6157 - 55m 53s
Democratic political strategist Simon Rosenberg discusses Trump, Biden, and the latest in the 2024 primaries. Yemeni political activist Hisham Al-Omeisy offers an analysis of the Houthi campaign and whether or not they can be deterred. Brian Klaas explores how chaos theory shapes our world, from personal circumstances to geopolitical events in his new book "Fluke."
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February 5, 2024
S2024 E6156 - 55m 19s
In the midst of Finland's presidential election, the hot favorite to win, former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, joins the show. Royal Correspondent Max Foster reports on King Charles III's cancer diagnosis. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on the current state of America's mission to the moon, and beyond, amid a series of setbacks. Dr. Uché Blackstock on her new book "Legacy."
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February 2, 2024
S2024 E6155 - 55m 52s
Former U.S. State Dept. Middle East Negotiator Aaron David Miller discusses the U.S. response to settler violence in the West Bank. WSJ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov on the latest from Ukraine and the uncertain future of Ukraine’s army chief. Tina Nguyen reports from inside Trump's GOP in her new book "The MAGA Diaries." From the archive: Roger Federer joins the show.
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February 1, 2024
S2024 E6154 - 55m 44s
Mustafa Suleyman is an artificial intelligence pioneer and co-founder of the AI lab Deepmind. He joins the show to discuss his book “The Coming Wave.” Actor Jeffrey Wright on his new comedy "American Fiction." The Washington Post's National Security Columnist Max Boot on on Trump, Putin and blocked Ukraine aid.
Extras + Features
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Alex Honnold’s 4,000-ft. Climb in the Name of Climate Change
S2024 E6159 - 18m 21s
In the new National Geographic series “Arctic Ascent,” Alex Honnold sets his sights higher than ever before, on a 4,000-foot sea cliff in Greenland. This time he’s got ropes, but he also has the climate crisis on his mind as he’s joined by a team of scientists led by glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre. Honnold and Sevestre talked with Hari Sreenivasan about what they discovered.
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Trump v. Biden: How the U.S. Ended Up With a Rematch
S2024 E6158 - 16m 26s
A rematch of the 2020 election between former president Trump and President Joe Biden now seems more likely than ever. In his new article, Atlantic staff writer David Graham asks how the country ended up with a choice that most of its voters don’t want. He speaks to Michel Martin about what this means for the nation.
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How Chaos Theory Explains Trump’s Rise To Power
S2024 E6157 - 17m 34s
In his new book, political scientist Brian Klaas asks whether every move we make could potentially produce a domino effect. Klaas draws attention to the fact that small, seemingly trivial events can have far-reaching consequences. The author speaks with Walter Isaacson about his belief that randomness shapes our world, from personal circumstances to geopolitical events.
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Why Aren’t There More Black Doctors in the U.S.?
S2024 E6156 - 18m 22s
Dr. Uché Blackstock says Black physicians make up only 5.7% of doctors across the U.S., and the price for Black patients is severe. In her new book "Legacy," Dr. Blackstock traces this inequity back to a report that came out in 1910, forcing five of seven Black medical schools to close. She discusses with Michel Martin.
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“The MAGA Diaries” Goes Inside Trump's Movement
S2024 E6155 - 17m 22s
Tina Nguyen was drawn to the conservative movement as a college student. But, after internships and jobs that centered around right-wing talking points, she left that world behind. Nguyen is a journalist at Puck and details her political journey in her new book "The MAGA Diaries." She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan.
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Max Boot on Trump, Putin and Blocked Ukraine Aid
S2024 E6154 - 17m 44s
Today, the E.U. agreed on an aid package for Ukraine worth 50 billion Euros, citing Putin’s aggression as the primary threat to our world order. No such help is forthcoming from Washington, where Congressional Republicans -- under pressure from Trump -- are holding up a bipartisan deal on the southern border that is linked to Ukraine aid. The Washington Post's Max Boot joins the show to discuss.
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Oscar-Nominated Actor Jeffrey Wright on "American Fiction"
S2024 E6154 - 5m 51s
A good old-fashioned literary hoax takes shape in the new hit movie "American Fiction." It’s a biting satire about the flattening of Black voices, and has become one of the darlings of this year's awards season, racking up five Oscar nominations including Best Picture, as well as a Best Actor nomination for Jeffrey Wright, who joins the show.
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1,000 Black Pastors Are Asking Pres. Biden for a Ceasefire
S2024 E6153 - 18m 37s
The devastation in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis that has befallen its people have galvanized the world, especially young people in America and elsewhere. The Reverend Frederick Haynes and Black pastors across the U.S., are lobbying for a ceasefire through open letters and meetings with White House officials. Rev. Haynes speaks to Michel Martin about the impact this could have on U.S. politics.
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Artist Ai Weiwei on His New Graphic Memoir "Zodiac"
S2024 E6152 - 18m 15s
Artist Ai Weiwei is known for challenging authoritarian politics in his work. He was detained in China for 81 days on a charge of "state subversion" back in 2011. This failed to discourage the artist in his fight for intellectual freedom, a pursuit passed down to him by his late father. Now Ai Weiwei is exploring that relationship, and his own life story, in his new graphic memoir "Zodiac."
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“Democracy on Trial” The Case Against Trump for Jan 6
S2024 E6151 - 18m 5s
Michael Kirk is the filmmaker behind a new Frontline documentary, "Democracy on Trial.” It charts special counsel Jack Smith's indictment against former President Donald Trump, which alleges federal election interference in 2020. Kirk tells Hari Sreenivasan why he chose to release the film now.
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Holocaust Survivor Dr. Edith Eger Tells Her Story
S2024 E6150 - 19m 13s
Edith Eger was just 16 years old when she was sent to Auschwitz, but what she saw there remained a secret for many years. Now an internationally renowned psychologist, Edith has devoted her life to helping heal people’s traumas. Edith and her daughter Marianne Engle join the show to discuss Edith's bestselling book "The Choice," the power of forgiveness, and why telling her story set her free.
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“Netanyahu Has a Lot to Answer For:” says Thomas Friedman
S2024 E6149 - 18m 7s
All but two of 51 Democratic senators support a measure endorsing the two-state solution as part of a national security funding package that includes military aid to Israel. Walter Isaacson spoke with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman about these developments, and about what Friedman calls a failure of leadership by the Israeli prime minister.
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