December 24, 2024
Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan discuss their podcast “Legacy.” Ben Macintyre on his book “The Siege.” Christiane sat down with tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova to explore their rivalry and their profound friendship. Bill Weir on his book "Life as We Know It (Can Be)."
Episodes
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August 22, 2024
S2024 E7039 - 55m 47s
Experts look at Kamala Harris's economic policy and the messaging she needs to win. Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins the show to discuss Kamala Harris and why border policy remains such a vexing problem for the U.S. Christiane sat down with tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova to explore their rivalry and their profound friendship.
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August 21, 2024
S2024 E7038 - 55m 28s
We get analysis from the Democratic National Convention with reporter Kevin Liptak. "West Wing" stars discuss the show's legacy. John Giles, Republican mayor of Mesa, AZ, on why he pledged his support to Kamala Harris. For many Americans, immigration is becoming a top concern. Veronica Escobar is a Democratic Congresswoman from the border town of El Paso, TX and joins the show to discuss.
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August 20, 2024
S2024 E7037 - 55m 46s
Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-MI) joins the show after addressing delegates on day one of the DNC. Jeremy Diamond reports on the latest from Israel. Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, who worked as a medic in Gaza, shares what she saw there after telling her story at the DNC. Venture capitalist and Democratic donor Michael Moritz explains why he says Silicon Valley's Trump supporters are making a big mistake.
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August 19, 2024
S2024 E7036 - 55m 47s
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) looks ahead to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In The Gambia, West Africa, a bill seeking to reverse the 2015 ban on female genital mutilation was recently rejected by the nation's parliament. Safe Hands for Girls founder Jaha Dukureh joins to discuss. Washington Post congressional reporter Liz Goodwin on Kamala Harris' political evolution.
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August 16, 2024
S2024 E7035 - 55m 46s
Former White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy discusses a summer filled with extreme weather and silence on the subject from U.S. presidential candidates. Journalists Caitlin Dickerson and Lynsey Addario talk about their reporting on migrants as they follow them through the lethal Darién Gap route. CEO of Google DeepMind Demis Hassabis on the promise and peril of AI discoveries.
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August 15, 2024
S2024 E7034 - 55m 47s
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel weighs in on conflicts around the globe. Swedish activist Anna Ardin on her new book "No Heroes, No Monsters." Nate Silver on his new book "On The Edge," which details how risk-taking could be key to success in November.
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August 14, 2024
S2024 E7033 - 55m 47s
Yuli Novak, executive director of the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem, discusses allegations of human rights abuses inside Israeli detention centers. Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, addresses his decision to step down from one of America's biggest philanthropic organizations. Fmr. Republican staffer Amanda Carpenter on the challenges to election integrity being faced in 2024.
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August 13, 2024
S2024 E7032 - 55m 46s
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on mass protests for democracy. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports on tensions in the Middle East. Retired IDF General Guy Zur has more on the security perspective inside Israel. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter on the landmark Google antitrust ruling.
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August 12, 2024
S2024 E7031 - 55m 47s
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan discusses the latest in the fighting between Russia and Ukraine and his new book about his experience serving in Russia. Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, medical team leader for MSF, recounts the two months he just spent in Gaza providing medical aid. Russian-American columnist Masha Gessen discusses her conviction in absentia by a Russian court and more.
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August 9, 2024
S2024 E7030 - 55m 47s
Randall Kennedy is a law professor at Harvard and an expert on the history of race and politics. He speaks with Bianna about Trump's remarks on the Harris campaign. Raj M. Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff on their new book “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War.” Members of the Afghan Youth Orchestra on what music means to them.
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August 8, 2024
S2024 E7029 - 55m 47s
Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller discusses the latest in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Journalists Emily Glazer and Nicholas Thompson explain Elon Musk's concerning comments on racist riots blossoming in the UK. Harvard professor Raj Chetty on his new study about access to opportunity in the US. Sports reporter Christine Brennan gives an update on the Paris Olympics.
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August 7, 2024
S2024 E7028 - 55m 46s
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) on Harris' VP pick of Tim Walz. Jeremy Diamond reports on tensions in the Middle East. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on ceasefire talks and the historic prisoner exchange. Will Carter, the Country Director of Sudan for the Norwegian Refugee Council, on humanitarian catastrophe. Former Refugee Olympic Team swimmer Yusra Mardini joins the show from Paris.
Extras + Features
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The Unseen Faces of Jan. 6
S2024 E6135 - 17m 59s
Almost three years after a mob of insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6 continues to hang over American democracy. According to polling, Republicans are more sympathetic to the rioters and more loyal to Donald Trump than they were in 2021. Robert Pape is Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss how political violence has become mainstream.
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Jennifer Doudna on FDA Approval of First CRISPR Treatments
S2024 E6134 - 18m 9s
More than a decade ago, pioneering biochemist Jennifer Doudna co-invented CRISPR, the gene editing technology which earned her the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Now, the very first treatment based on CRISPR has been approved in the U.K. and the U.S., a landmark decision for the treatment of sickle cell disease and for the potential of this rapidly advancing field. Dr. Doudna joins to discuss.
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Lenny Kravitz on His New Song "Road to Freedom"
S2024 E6134 - 5m 17s
After 35 years in the music business and four Grammy Awards, soulful superstar Lenny Kravitz is now eyeing Oscar glory as his new song "Road to Freedom" hits the shortlist. It was written for the acclaimed film "Rustin," which tells the story of pioneering civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Lenny Kravitz joins the program to discuss all this -- and new projects on the horizon.
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Grammy Winner Rhiannon Giddens on Her New Album
S2024 E6133 - 18m 11s
Rhiannon Giddens is currently carving out an impressive legacy as a singer, songwriter, banjo player and actress who keeps adding strings to her bow. "You’re the One" is the title of her latest Grammy-nominated release and her first full album of original songs. She received the Pulitzer Prize in Music for her opera "Omar." Giddens joins the show to discuss her unstoppable career.
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Do People Really Hate the Media? A Suprising New Study
S2024 E6132 - 16m 43s
With an upcoming U.S. presidential election and ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, trust in news organizations is commonly assumed to be at record lows. Jennifer Benz and Mariana Meza Hernandez from NORC at the University of Chicago speak to Michel Martin about a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, "Actually, people don't hate the media as much as you think."
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