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49 Episodes 2023 - 0
Episode 1
Fri, Jun 30, 2023 27 mins
Guest: David French. Conservative New York Times columnist David French, an anti-Trump voice in the GOP, weighs in on the 2024 race, the latest cases and controversies involving the Supreme Court, Trump's legal troubles, and whether the Republican Party can be redeemed.
Episode 2
Sun, Jul 2, 2023 27 mins
Harvard historian and journalist Jill Lepore discusses how the past sheds light on present truth-related threats. Lepore critiques the Supreme Court's dismantling of affirmative action, which she says will erode public confidence in the Court.
Episode 3
Fri, Jul 14, 2023 27 mins
Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher discusses her journey from a troubled upbringing in Alaska to music megastardom, how she saved her own soul by prioritizing her mental health, and her virtual reality platform providing access to mindfulness tools.
Episode 4
Sun, Jul 16, 2023 27 mins
Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Republican who defeated a Trump-backed candidate in the midterms, says Alaska's new voting reforms could help democracy elsewhere. She discusses the 2024 race and indicates how she would vote in a Trump-Biden rematch.
Episode 5
Fri, Jul 28, 2023 27 mins
Sixth Circuit Judge Amul Thapar discusses his new book defending Clarence Thomas's originalism, his own presence on the conservative short-list for the Supreme Court, the affirmative action ruling, and ethics questions involving justices.
Episode 6
Sun, Jul 30, 2023 27 mins
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his critique of woke capitalism, his plan to eliminate federal agencies, his opposition to U.S. military support for Ukraine, and why he believes America needs a political outsider.
Episode 7
Fri, Aug 11, 2023 27 mins
Episode 8
Fri, Aug 18, 2023 27 mins
Presidential candidate Chris Christie draws a contrast with other GOP 2024 candidates by sharply rebuking his former boss Donald Trump ahead of the first presidential debate. The former prosecutor also discusses the cases against Trump.
Episode 9
Fri, Aug 25, 2023 27 mins
Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss discusses America's civics crisis and his initiative to restore civics education in public schools. He weighs in on the state of discourse in the country and speaks out against diversity inclusion standards in Hollywood.
Episode 10
Fri, Sep 1, 2023 27 mins
Guest: Roya Mahboob. Afghanistan's first female tech CEO, Roya Mahboob, discusses the fall of Kabul and decimation of women's rights after two years of Taliban rule. She gives an update on the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, which she launched prior to the Taliban takeover.
Episode 11
Fri, Sep 8, 2023 27 mins
Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum outlines his policy vision for energy, climate, immigration, and education reform. He says the GOP needs to move past the 2020 election and look to the future.
Episode 12
Fri, Sep 15, 2023 27 mins
Episode 13
Fri, Sep 22, 2023 27 mins
Guest: Liev Schreiber. Actor Liev Schreiber, co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine, discusses the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine as President Zelensky asks for international support at the UN. He explains why he thinks Russia will lose and why Americans should care.
Episode 14
Fri, Sep 29, 2023 27 mins
Guest: Walter Isaacson. Bestselling author Walter Isaacson discusses his biography of Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX, Tesla, and endeavors in AI and brain-machine interfaces. Isaacson comments on Musk's Twitter takeover, geopolitical influence, controversies, and aspirations.
Episode 15
Fri, Oct 6, 2023 27 mins
Left-leaning author and professor Yascha Mounk discusses his new book "The Identity Trap" examining the rise of identity politics within the progressive left. Mounk addresses the risks this trend may present to schools, corporations, and democracy.
Episode 16
Fri, Oct 13, 2023 27 mins
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret Stephens discusses how Israel should respond to Hamas's horrific terrorist attack. Stephens, the former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief, assesses the role of Iran and the geopolitical ramifications of the war.
Episode 17
Fri, Oct 20, 2023 27 mins
Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer examines efforts to contain a wider war in the Middle East and deter Iran and its proxies. He discusses the Qatari-led hostage negotiations and the complexities of an Israeli ground fight against Hamas in Gaza.
Episode 18
Fri, Oct 27, 2023 27 mins
Republican Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana and Purdue University president, discusses America's political disarray, the national debt, campus speech debates, strategies for reducing tuition, and whether he would ever return to politics.
Episode 19
Fri, Nov 3, 2023 27 mins
Military historian Kimberly Kagan discusses Israel's obstacles on the ground in Gaza, Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia, and the role Iran plays in both conflicts. She also explains her concerns over U.S. readiness for a wider war.
Episode 20
Fri, Nov 10, 2023 27 mins
Episode 21
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 27 mins
Brad Raffensperger discusses resisting Trump's pressure to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia and how to restore public trust in elections. He explains why he believes Georgia is ready for 2024.
Episode 22
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 27 mins
Leftist Dr. Cornel West and conservative Dr. Robert George, the "ideological odd couple," discuss the need for civil discourse in this era of polarization. They explore opposing policy views, respectfully disagreeing as well as finding common ground.
Episode 23
Fri, Dec 1, 2023 27 mins
Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist who faces prison time for standing up to authoritarianism in the Philippines, discusses how the spread of false news through social media threatens democracy and the importance of a free press.
Episode 24
Mon, Dec 4, 2023 27 mins
Episode 25
Mon, Dec 11, 2023 27 mins
Episode 26
Fri, Dec 22, 2023 27 mins
Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher discusses her journey from a troubled upbringing in Alaska to music megastardom, how she saved her soul by prioritizing her mental health, and her virtual reality platform providing access to mindfulness tools.
Episode 27
Sun, Nov 5, 2023 27 mins
Baratunde Thurston explains how nature can bridge divides and help heal the nation.
Episode 28
Fri, Jan 5, 2024 27 mins
Margaret interviews actor, writer, activist, and TV host Baratunde Thurston. Thurston is also the co-founder of a political blog called Jack and Jill Politics and is one of the most influential voices today.
Episode 29
Fri, Jan 12, 2024 27 mins
Episode 30
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 27 mins
New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu explains why he supports Nikki Haley for president in the lead-up to the crucial first 2024 primary in his state. He discusses her chances against Trump, his stance on a Trump-Biden rematch, and the GOP's future.
Episode 31
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 27 mins
Deborah Lipstadt discusses the spike in hatred toward Jews since Oct. 7 and the silence from many over Hamas' atrocities.
Episode 32
Fri, Feb 2, 2024 27 mins
A debate program hosted by conservative pundit William F. Buckley who verbally sparred with many notable figures of the 20th century.
Episode 33
Fri, Feb 9, 2024 27 mins
A debate program hosted by conservative pundit William F. Buckley who verbally sparred with many notable figures of the 20th century.
Episode 34
Fri, Feb 16, 2024 27 mins
Jared Cohen discusses "Life After Power," his new book about post-presidential roles — from John Quincy Adams' nine terms in Congress to Herbert Hoover's humanitarian work to George W. Bush's painting — and says ex-presidents are essential to democracy.
Episode 35
Fri, Feb 23, 2024 27 mins
Actor Liev Schreiber, co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine, discusses the need for humanitarian aid and international support to Ukraine. He weighs in on Zelensky's leadership and explains why he thinks Russia will lose and why Amerians should care.
Episode 36
Fri, Mar 1, 2024 27 mins
Episode 37
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 27 mins
Journalist Tim Alberta discusses his new best-selling book exploring evangelical Christians' steadfast loyalty to Donald Trump. He examines the fear driving Christian nationalism and the impact of faith-based politics on the 2024 election.
Episode 38
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 27 mins
At Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover leads a forum with two conservatives on the impact of a second Trump term. Amanda Carpenter warns of Trump's authoritarian impulses; Mike Gonzalez argues Trump would restore effective conservative policies.
Episode 39
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 27 mins
Margaret Hoover moderates a forum at Hofstra U. on whether the Electoral College should be abolished. Save our States founder Trent England argues to keep it while The New York Times' Jesse Wegman supports replacing it with a national popular vote.
Episode 40
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 27 mins
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book, "The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and phone-based parenting led to Gen Z's mental health crisis. He says young brains have been rewired and calls for societal change.
Episode 41
Fri, Apr 5, 2024 27 mins
Episode 42
Fri, Apr 12, 2024 27 mins
Coleman Hughes, podcast host and author of "The End of Race Politics," argues for a colorblind America. He critiques affirmative action and DEI, calls some anti-racism efforts "neoracist," and discusses why he prefers class-based policies.
Episode 43
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 27 mins
Margaret talks to constitutional scholar Melissa Murray about Donald Trump's first criminal trial. They discuss details about the former president's court date in Manhattan, including the importance of picking the right jurors and possible political implications caused by the proceedings.
Episode 44
Fri, Apr 26, 2024 27 mins
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who has taken heat from the GOP for rejecting election lies, discusses the new indictment of Trump allies in Arizona over attempts to overturn the 2020 election and preparations for the 2024 race.
Episode 45
Fri, May 3, 2024 27 mins
New York Times columnist Frank Bruni discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance, about the culture of victimhood in American politics and society, including on college campuses. He examines its effects and offers solutions for overcoming this divisive trend.
Episode 46
Fri, May 10, 2024 27 mins
Journalist Fareed Zakaria discusses his book "Age of Revolutions" and says technological, political, and cultural upheaval may make now the most revolutionary time in history. He urges Biden to change his policies on the border and on Israel.
Episode 47
Fri, May 17, 2024 27 mins
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "An Unfinished Love Story," her new book examining the 1960s through the eyes of her late husband, presidential speechwriter Richard Goodwin. She reflects on how history inspires hope.
Episode 48
Fri, May 24, 2024 27 mins
Episode 49
Fri, May 31, 2024 27 mins