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28 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Thu, Oct 4, 2018
Evan talks to Sean Spicer, who served as the twenty-eighth White House Press Secretary and as White House Communications Director under President Donald Trump in 2017.
Episode 2
Thu, Oct 11, 2018
Evan talks with Michael Avenatti, an attorney and entrepreneur who routinely appears on broadcast and print media as a commentator on a range of legal issues.
Episode 3
Thu, Oct 18, 2018
John Kerry has served most of his adult life in public service - as Navy lieutenant in combat in Vietnam, a prosecutor, lieutenant governor, Democratic nominee for U.S. president, five-term senator, and U.S. Secretary of State.
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
Evan talks with writer and director Andrew Bujalski, whose first feature film, Funny Ha Ha, was called one of the most influential films of the '00s by New York Times critic A.O. Scott.
Episode 5
Thu, Nov 1, 2018
Evan talks with the host of "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" on MSNBC. O'Donnell's background in politics, entertainment and news, leads to lively discussions as he addresses the biggest issues and most compelling stories of the day.
Episode 6
Thu, Nov 8, 2018
Evan talks with Anne Lamott. Lamott is know for writing and speaking about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus. But armed with self-effacing humor - she is laugh-out-loud funny - and ruthlessly honest.
Episode 7
Thu, Nov 15, 2018
Five-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter discusses her 30-year recording career and her latest album, Sometimes Just The Sky, which features re-imagined versions of songs from her previous twelve albums.
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 29, 2018
Through novels, short stories, essays and poems, author Sandra Cisneros explores the lives of the working-class and discusses her writing with host Evan Smith. Cisneros has received many awards including the National Medal of the Arts.
Episode 9
Thu, Dec 6, 2018
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman discusses his current film "The Front Runner," which he co-wrote and directed. Reitman also talks about his career that includes the films "Thank You For Smoking," "Juno," and "Up In The Air."
Episode 10
Thu, Dec 13, 2018
Brené Brown discusses her latest book "Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations." Evan Smith also asks about her research on courage, vulnerability, shame, empathy, and the TEDx Houston talk that has garnered more than 36 million views.
Episode 11
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
Presidential historian and author Michael Beschloss discusses his book "Presidents of War," his thoughts on presidential power, the state of U.S democracy, and writing historical books that hold relevance in the modern era.
Episode 12
Thu, Jan 10, 2019
Making the transition from model to actress and entrepreneur, Brooklyn Decker discusses with Evan Smith her role in the popular Netflix comedy "Grace and Frankie," her new fashion start-up, and balancing work with motherhood.
Episode 13
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
Native American novelist Tommy Orange discusses his transformation from being a poor student to receiving rave reviews on his debut novel "There There," which chronicles the lives of Native Americans living in Oakland, California.
Episode 14
Thu, Feb 7, 2019
Evan talks with American indie rock musician Bob Mould, who was part of the influential 1980s punk band Hüsker Dü and the 1990s band Sugar. Hüsker Dü was one of the first underground bands to sign with a major record label.
Episode 15
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
Evan talks to filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. The San Antonio native has directed films such as El Mariachi, From Dusk 'Til Dawn, the Spy Kids and Sin City franchises, and Alita: Battle Angel, a partnership with producer James Cameron.
Episode 16
Thu, Feb 28, 2019
Alejandro Escovedo is a Mexican-American rock musician who talks with Evan about his decades long career and his latest album "The Crossing," a tale of two boys, one from Mexico, one from Italy, who meet in Texas to chase their dreams.
Episode 17
Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Timothy Shriver, Ph.D., chairman of the Special Olympics, discusses what he has learned from the athletes. He also talks about the mission of a school reform organization he heads that focuses on social and emotional learning.
Episode 18
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Silicon Valley investor Roger McNamee mentored Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the early days of the company. Still a large shareholder, he now thinks Facebook is destroying our democracy.
Episode 19
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley discusses his book "American Moonshot," a chronicle of the turbulent 1960s and JFK's audacious plan to put a man on the moon.
Episode 20
Thu, May 2, 2019
Susan Page discusses her latest book, "The Matriarch," about former First Lady Barbara Bush, one of the most storied women in American political history.
Episode 21
Thu, May 9, 2019
Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas discusses immigration and his memoir "Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen."
Episode 22
Wed, May 15, 2019
Filmmaker Ed Zwick discusses his celebrated Hollywood career and his latest film "Trial by Fire" starring Laura Dern.
Episode 23
Thu, May 23, 2019
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks policy and her bid for the U.S. presidency.
Episode 24
Wed, May 29, 2019
Politico's Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman discuss their book, "The Hill to Die On," a look at the Capitol Hill battle for power.
Episode 25
Thu, Jun 6, 2019
Grammy winner Ani DiFranco discusses her memoir "No Walls and the Recurring Dream" and the independent spirit that infuses her music.
Episode 26
Wed, Jul 10, 2019
Michael Curry is the Presiding Bishop and Chief Pastor of the Episcopal Church. He discusses social justice and policy.
Episode 27
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally discusses his legendary Broadway career.
Episode 28
Thu, Aug 1, 2019
Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens talks about his legendary career, why he's not in the Hall of Fame, and changes in baseball.