Episodes
Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism"
May 31 2020
Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, talked about the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Hughes, "Fair Shot"
May 24 2020
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes discussed his plan to reduce poverty and strengthen the middle class by offering working people a guaranteed income paid for by the one percent. He is interviewed by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Ricketts, "The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get"
May 17 2020
Joe Ricketts talked about his book, The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get: An Entrepreneur’s Memoir, in which he offered insights into becoming an entrepreneur and founding TD Ameritrade. He was interviewed by former Wall Street investment banker and author William Cohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tara Westover, "Educated"
May 10 2020
Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She was interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), "The Case Against Socialism"
May 03 2020
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talks about his book, The Case Against Socialism, in which he discusses the history of socialism and argues that there is a new threat of socialist ideology on the rise in the U.S.. He is interviewed by Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew McCabe, Former Deputy Director of the FBI
Apr 26 2020
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discussed his career, the FBI, and his firing from the Bureau. He was interviewed by New York Times reporter Adam Goldman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim McKelvey, author of "The Innovation Stack"
Apr 19 2020
Square co-founder Jim McKelvey author of "The Innovation Stack" offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michelle King, Author of "The Fix"
Apr 12 2020
Netflix director of inclusion and former UN official Michelle King examined what she calls the invisible barriers to women succeeding in the workplace. She was interviewed by author and former USA Today Editor-in-Chief Joanne Lipman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Karl, Author of "Front Row at the Trump Show"
Apr 05 2020
ABC News' chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl provided a behind the scenes look at President Trump’s administration. He was interviewed by Mike McCurry, former White House press secretary in the Clinton administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eilene Zimmerman, Author of "Smacked"
Mar 29 2020
Journalist Eilene Zimmerman looked at white-collar drug addiction. She was interviewed by former health commissioner for Baltimore, Dr. Leana Wen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer Steinhauser Author of "The Firsts"
Mar 22 2020
New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles the first year of the largest class of women elected to the U.S. Congress. She was interviewed by first term Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
K.T. McFarland, Author of "Revolution"
Mar 15 2020
Former Deputy National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland details her time in the Trump Administration. She’s interviewed author and New Zealand columnist Danielle McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lee Drutman, Author of "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop"
Mar 08 2020
Lee Drutman argued that the two-party system is damaging America’s democracy. He’s interviewed by George Washington University professor and author Matthew Dallek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cal Thomas, Syndicated Columnist
Mar 01 2020
Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas explored the rise and fall of nations historically and offered his thoughts on whether the United States will remain a superpower. He was interviewed by author and CNN contributor Amanda Carpenter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope"
Feb 23 2020
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sally Pipes, "False Premise, False Promise"
Feb 16 2020
Pacific Research Institute president Sally Pipes made the argument against Medicare for all. She was interviewed by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Howard Bryant, "Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field"
Feb 09 2020
ESPN.com senior writer Howard Bryant offered his thoughts on sports, politics, and race in America. He was interviewed by author and former NBA player Etan Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrea Bernstein, "American Oligarchs"
Feb 01 2020
Journalist Andrea Bernstein chronicles the Trump and Kushner families rise to prominence. She's interviewed by Washington Post business reporter Jonathan O'Connell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rana Foroohar, "Don't Be Evil"
Jan 18 2020
Financial Times columnist and CNN analyst Rana Foroohar argues that large tech companies are failing to keep consumer data and privacy safe and secure. She's interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peggy Orenstein, "Boys & Sex"
Jan 11 2020
[New York Times Magazine] contributor Peggy Orenstein examines sexual culture and young male masculinity. She's interviewed by author Jared Yates Sexton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steven Greenhouse, "Beaten Down, Worked Up"
Jan 04 2020
Steven Greenhouse examines the challenges American workers face today. He's interviewed by Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas Chatterton Williams, "Self-Portrait in Black and White"
Dec 28 2019
New York Times Magazine contributor Thomas Chatterton Williams looks at race and identity. He's interviewed by author and New York Times columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED) After Words: Freeman Hrabowski, "The Empowered University"'
Dec 21 2019
University of Maryland, Baltimore County president Freeman Hrabowski shares his insights on building and sustaining an inclusive, high achieving, and innovative university. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Words, Joe Ricketts, "The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get"
Dec 14 2019
Joe Ricketts offers insights into becoming an entrepreneur and founding TD Ameritrade. He's interviewed by former Wall Street investment banker and author William Cohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lindy West, "The Witches Are Coming"
Dec 07 2019
New York Times contributing opinion writer Lindy West discusses the #metoo movement. She's interviewed by New York magazine writer at large and author Rebecca Traister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Milov, "The Cigarette"
Nov 30 2019
University of Virginia history professor Sarah Milov explores the political history of tobacco in America. She's interviewed by former FDA Commissioner David Kessler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt"
Nov 28 2019
Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offers his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He's interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha Minow, "When Should Law Forgive?"
Nov 16 2019
Former Harvard Law School dean Martha Minow examines cases in which the law is forgiving. She's interviewed by Georgetown Law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newt Gingrich, "Trump vs. China"
Nov 09 2019
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich offers his thoughts on the threats the U.S.faces from China. He's interviewed by the American Enterprise Institute's Oriana Mastro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Shulkin, "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country"
Nov 02 2019
David Shulkin recounts his time as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He's interviewed by Jeremy Butler, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sen. Rand Paul, "The Case Against Socialism"
Oct 26 2019
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses the history of socialism and argues that there is a new threat of socialist ideology on the rise in America. He's interviewed by Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt"
Oct 19 2019
Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offers his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He's interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Susan Rice, "Tough Love - My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For"
Oct 12 2019
Former Obama administration National Security Advisor and U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice discusses her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She's interviewed by Robin Wright, an author and columnist with the [New Yorker]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Gertz, "Deceiving the Sky - Inside Communist China's Drive for Global Supremacy"
Oct 06 2019
Washington Times national security columnist Bill Gertz discusses China's efforts to become a global military and economic superpower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Tough, "The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us"
Sep 28 2019
Paul Tough reports on the challenges and costs of a college education. He's interviewed by Sara Goldrick-Rab author and Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice Founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michelle Malkin, "Open Borders Inc."
Sep 21 2019
Journalist Michelle Malkin offers her thoughts on U.S. immigration policy. She's interviewed by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Westhoff, "Fentanyl, Inc."
Sep 14 2019
Journalist Ben Westhoff reports on how labs in China manufacture Fentanyl. He's interviewed by Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), founding co-chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ibram Kendi, "How to Be an Antiracist"
Sep 07 2019
American University professor Ibram Kendi argues that America must choose to be antiracist and work towards building an equitable society. He's interviewed by Imani Perry, author and Princeton University African American studies professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Howe, "The Immoral Majority"
Aug 31 2019
Ben Howe examines whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He's interviewed by author and history professor John Fea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brent Bozell, "Unmasked -Media's War Against Trump"
Aug 24 2019
Media Research Center founder and president Brent Bozell argues that the media is biased against President Trump. He's interviewed by Carrie Sheffield, Accuracy in Media national editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natalie Wexler, "The Knowledge Gap"
Aug 17 2019
Journalist Natalie Wexler argues that the U.S. education system can be improved by expanding the curriculum content of elementary school students in history, science, & the arts. She's interviewed by Kaya Henderson former chancellor of DC Public Scho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terry McAuliffe, "Beyond Charlottesville"
Aug 10 2019
Former Virginia Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe recounts events that led up to the tragedy in Charlottesville following the Unite the Right rally in 2017. He's interviewed by Slate editor Dahlia Lithwick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Malice, "The New Right"
Aug 03 2019
Michael Malice discusses his first-hand account of the far right movement and its origins. He's interviewed by Ben Domenech, publisher of the Federalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Clarke, "The Fifth Domain"
Jul 27 2019
Former Bush administration Special Adviser for Cyber Security Richard Clarke discusses how to make cyberspace less dangerous. He's interviewed by Dustin Volz, cybersecurity and intelligence reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino, "Justice on Trial"
Jul 20 2019
The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway & Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino examine the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh & the future of the Court. They are interviewed by LA Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joy-Ann Reid, "The Man Who Sold America"
Jul 13 2019
MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid argues that President Trump is damaging American democracy. She's interviewed by author and journalist Sophia Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamil Jivani, "Why Young Men"
Jul 06 2019
Jamil Jivani examines the rise in violence committed by young men around the world. He's interviewed by Brooklyn Law School professor Bennett Capers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Sorial, "The Real Deal"
Jun 29 2019
George Sorial discusses his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He's interviewed by John Avlon, CNN Anchor and Senior Political Analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nada Bakos,"The Targeter"
Jun 22 2019
Former CIA intelligence analyst Nada Bakos offers insight into the inner workings of the agency and her work in tracking terrorists. She's interviewed by the Intelligence Committee's Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Acosta, "The Enemy of the People"
Jun 15 2019
CNN's Chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta offers his first-hand account of covering the Trump Administration. He's interviewed by Jay Rosen, founder of PressThink and New York University journalism professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Will, "The Conservative Sensibility"
Jun 08 2019
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will offers his thoughts on American conservatism. He's interviewed by Jonah Goldberg, National Review senior editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Pelley, "Truth Worth Telling"
Jun 02 2019
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley discusses major news events he's covered as a reporter and offers his thoughts on a free press. He's interviewed by CNN political analyst David Gregory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED)After Words: Rachel Louise Snyder, "No Visible Bruises"'
May 25 2019
Journalist Rachel Louise Snyder reports on the intersection of domestic violence with other social issues impacting American society. She's interviewed by Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED) After Words: Anuradha Bhagwati, "Unbecoming"'
May 18 2019
Anuradha Bhagwati details her time in the Marine Corps and her efforts to overturn the ban on women in combat. She is interviewed by Lt. Colonel Kate Germano, author of [Fight Like a Girl]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED)After Words: Sen. Mike Lee, "Our Lost Declaration"'
May 11 2019
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) offers his thoughts on the overreach of government in colonial times and today. He's interviewed by Georgetown Law professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED) After Words: Jennifer Eberhardt, "Biased"'
May 04 2019
Stanford University professor Jennifer Eberhardt offers her insights on implicit racial bias. She's intereviewed by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Preet Bharara, "Doing Justice"
Apr 27 2019
Preet Bharara provides an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal experiences & case histories as a fmr. federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. He's interviewed by Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arthur Brooks, " Love Your Enemies"
Apr 20 2019
Longtime American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offers strategies on how to bridge the political divide in America. He's interviewed by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED) After Words: Vicky Ward, "Kushner, Inc."'
Apr 06 2019
Investigative reporter Vicky Ward reports on the careers of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump and their roles in the Trump administration. She's interviewed by former New York Observer Editor in Chief Elizabeth Spiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED)After Words: George Papadopoulos, "Deep State Target"'
Mar 30 2019
George Papadopoulos details his role in the Trump administration and the Russia investigation. He is interviewed by the [Wall Street Journal] justice department reporter Aruna Viswanatha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson, "The Case for Trump"
Mar 23 2019
Victor Davis Hanson discusses the campaign, election, and presidency of Donald Trump. He's interviewed by former Congressman Dave Brat (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Angela Stent, "Putin's World"
Mar 16 2019
Georgetown University professor Angela Stent examines Russia's foreign policy and international goals. She's interviewed by Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sen. Doug Jones, "Bending Toward Justice"
Mar 09 2019
Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) recounts his prosecution of two former KKK members involved in the 1963 Birmingham church bombing that killed four black girls. He's interviewed by author and journalist Diane McWhorter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew McCabe, "The Threat"
Mar 02 2019
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discusses his career, the FBI, and his firing from the Bureau. He's interviewed by [New York Times] reporter Adam Goldman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Rezaian, "Prisoner"
Feb 23 2019
The [Washington Post]'s Jason Rezaian discusses the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He's interviewed by Rep. Jared Huffman of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth"
Feb 16 2019
Former [New York Times] executive editor Jill Abramson reports on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She's interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO of NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism"
Feb 09 2019
Shoshana Zuboff examines the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She is interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Christie, "Let Me Finish"
Feb 02 2019
Former New Jersey Governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie discusses his political career and offers his insights about President Trump's administration. He's interviewed by CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephanie Land, "Maid"
Jan 26 2019
Stephanie Land discusses her path from working as a maid to earning a journalism degree and later writing about the working poor. She is interviewed by Rachel Schneider, co-author of [The Financial Diaries]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED) After Words: Sebastian Gorka, "Why We Fight"'
Jan 19 2019
Former Trump Administration strategist Sebastian Gorka offers his thoughts on how the U.S. can strengthen its national security. He's interviewed by Amb. Paula Dobriansky, fmr. Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs in the Bush administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream"
Jan 12 2019
Reniqua Allen examines whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by [The Root] editor-in-chief Danielle Belton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(KEYED) After Words: Tucker Carlson, "Ship of Fools"'
Dec 08 2018
Fox News host Tucker Carlson offers his thoughts on elitism in America. He's interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth Macy, "Dopesick"
Oct 20 2018
Journalist Beth Macy reports on the opioid crisis in America in her book, [Dopesick]. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tara Westover, "Educated"
Feb 24 2018
Tara Westover details her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She is interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Words with Senator Mitch McConnell
Jun 04 2016
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks about his book [The Long Game: A Memoir], in which he discusses his life in politics. He is interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Words with Cornel West
Apr 04 2015
Author Cornel West discusses his book, [The Radical King], about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, radical political thinking, a side of the late civil rights leader that the author argues has been diminished and sanitized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Words With Justice John Paul Stevens
May 17 2014
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died on Tuesday. He was 99-years-old. In this program from 2014, Mr. Stevens talks about his book, [Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Words with Michael Kimmel
Dec 07 2013
Sociologist Michael Kimmel talks about his book, [Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era], in which he presents what he calls a comprehensive diagnosis of the fears, anxieties and rage of America's angry white male. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Words with Jim Lehrer
Sep 24 2011
In 2011, Jim Lehrer, the former anchor of the PBS NewsHour, appeared on C-SPAN's "After Words" program to discuss his book "Tension City." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices