How many seasons does After Words have?

After Words has 18 seasons with 275 episodes.

When did After Words premiere?

After Words premiered on January 2, 2005.

After Words

C-SPAN2 Running

18 Seasons · 275 Episodes · Premiered January 2, 2005

Book TV's signature program After Words is an interview show in which authors of the latest nonfiction books are interviewed by journalists, public policy makers, legislators, and others familiar with their work.

Where to Watch: C-SPAN2

Official Site

Next Air Time: No upcoming air date

Seasons & Episodes

Season 2005

42 episodes

E01

Newt Gingrich

Sun, Jan 2 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E02

Howard Friel

Sun, Jan 9 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E03

Craig Shirley

Sun, Jan 23 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E04

Melissa Boyle Mahle

Sun, Jan 30 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E05

Essie Mae Washington-Williams

Sun, Feb 6 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E06

Nathan Sharansky

Sun, Feb 13 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E07

Doug Wead

Sun, Feb 20 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E08

William Hague

Sun, Feb 27 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E09

Donald Ritchie

Sun, Mar 6 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E10

Tom Fenton

Sun, Mar 13 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E11

Ari Fleischer

Sun, Mar 20 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E12

Jim Wallis

Sun, Mar 27 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E13

Ernestine Lieberman

Sun, Apr 10 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E14

Bob Dole

Sun, Apr 17 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E15

Linda Greenhouse

Sun, May 1 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E16

Byron York

Sun, May 8 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E17

Michael Eric Dyson

Sun, May 15 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E18

Ronald Radosh

Sun, May 22 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E19

Jack Coughlin

Sun, May 29 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E20

Zell Miller

Sun, Jun 5 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E21

David Rothkopf

Wed, Jun 22 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E22

Robert Merry

Thu, Jun 30 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E23

Victor Navasky

Mon, Jul 11 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E24

Asra Nomani

Sun, Jul 31 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E25

Harvey Kaye

Mon, Aug 8 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E26

Ralph Peters

Thu, Aug 18 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E27

Sheldon Hackney

Tue, Aug 23 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E28

Barbara Ehrenreich

Mon, Sep 5 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E29

Steve Forbes

Wed, Sep 14 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E30

Tony Blankley

Fri, Sep 23 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E31

Andrea Mitchell

Sun, Oct 9 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E32

Chris Whittle

Sun, Oct 16 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E33

Mary Frances Berry

Sun, Oct 23 2005 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E34

Thomas P.M. Barnett

Sun, Nov 6 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E35

Bill Richardson

Sun, Nov 13 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E36

Neil Baldwin

Fri, Nov 25 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E37

Charles Peters

Sun, Nov 27 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E38

Bruce Chadwick

Sun, Dec 11 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E39

Mary Mapes

Sun, Dec 11 2005 4:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E40

Haynes Johnson

Sun, Dec 18 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E41

Nathaniel Fick

Sun, Dec 25 2005 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E42

John Linder

Sun, Dec 25 2005 4:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Season 2006

1 episode

Season 2007

1 episode

Season 2008

1 episode

Season 2009

1 episode

Season 2010

1 episode

Season 2011

1 episode

Season 2012

1 episode

Season 2013

3 episodes

Season 2014

2 episodes

Season 2015

2 episodes

Season 2016

2 episodes

Season 2017

37 episodes

E01

Sophie Pinkham

Sun, Jan 8 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E02

Jonathan Chait

Sun, Jan 15 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E03

Bret Baier

Sun, Jan 22 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E04

Emrys Westacott

Sun, Jan 29 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E05

Hugh Hewitt

Sun, Feb 5 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E06

Melissa Fleming

Sun, Feb 12 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E07

Roger Stone

Sun, Feb 19 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E08

Sylvia Tara

Mon, Feb 20 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E09

Sophia Nelson

Sun, Feb 26 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E10

Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin

Sun, Mar 5 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E11

Richard Haass

Sun, Mar 12 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E12

Lisa Servon

Sun, Mar 26 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E13

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Sun, Apr 2 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E14

Charles Campisi

Sun, Apr 9 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E15

Bill Gertz

Sun, Apr 16 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E16

Helene Cooper

Sun, Apr 23 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E17

Ken Buck

Mon, Apr 24 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E18

Governor John Kasich

Sun, Apr 30 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E19

Chris Hayes

Sun, May 7 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E20

Elisabeth Rosenthal

Sun, May 14 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E21

Stuart Taylor

Sun, May 21 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E22

Jonathan Morduch and Rachel Schneider

Sun, May 28 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

E23

Anne-Marie Slaughter

Sun, Jun 4 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

New America president and CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter examines the intersection of technology and foreign affairs; she is interviewed by Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff from 2013-2017.

E24

Senator Ben Sasse

Sun, Jun 11 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Steven Olikara, founder and president of the Millennial Action Project, interviews Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) about how to engage adolescents and young adults to become independent, active, and engaged citizens.

E25

Senator Mike Lee

Sun, Jun 18 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a large federal government; interviewed by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

E26

Heath Davis

Sun, Jul 2 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Temple University Professor Heath Davis examines gender identity; he is interviewed by Sarah Ellis.

E27

Brian Merchant

Sun, Jul 9 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Motherboard senior editor Brian Merchant retraces the creation and development of the iPhone in his book, ``The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone;'' he is interviewed by New York Times reporter Steve Lohr.

E28

Naomi Klein

Sun, Jul 16 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Syndicated columnist Naomi Klein discusses shock politics; she is interviewed by Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK.

E29

Sharyl Attkisson

Sun, Jul 23 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Sharyl Attkisson reports on how smear tactics are used to influence public opinion; she is interviewed by Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple.

E30

Representative Rosa DeLauro

Sun, Jul 30 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) talks about her congressional work on social programs; she is interviewed by Aparna Mathur, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

E31

Jesse Eisinger

Sun, Aug 6 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Jesse Eisinger reports on how the Justice Department handles white collar crimes; he is interviewed by Professor Jennifer Taub.

E32

Senator Jeff Flake

Sun, Aug 13 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 40 min

Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) talks to S.E. Cupp about his book ``Conscience of a Conservative,'' in which he calls for a return to core conservative principles.

E33

Milo Yiannopoulos

Sun, Aug 20 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Author Milo Yiannopoulos discusses his book, "Dangerous,'' which explores free speech; he is interviewed by Marji Ross President and Publisher of Regnery.

E34

Mark Levin

Sun, Sep 3 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Author Mark Levin ("Rediscovering Americanism: And the Tyranny of Progressivism'') argues against expansion of the federal government; he is interviewed by former Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.).

E35

Danielle Allen

Sun, Sep 10 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Author Danielle Allen ("Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.'') examines mass incarceration through the lens of her cousin Michael A., who served 11 years in prison at age 15; she is interviewed by author Wes Moore.

E36

David Osborne

Sun, Sep 17 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Progressive Policy Institute senior fellow David Osborne examines the charter school movement and offers his outlook on the future of public education in his book, "Reinventing America's Schools.''

E37

Suzy Hansen

Sun, Sep 24 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Author Suzy Hansen ("Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World'') reports on the world's view of U.S. power and influence; she is interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli of the New America Foundation.

Season 2021

42 episodes

Season 2022

40 episodes

E01

David Price

Mon, Jan 10 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

From his perspective as a longtime member of Congress and a political scientist, Representative David Price (D-NC) discussed the rules and role of Congress, how it has changed over time and how the legislative body can function better . He was interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA).

E02

Leonard Mlodinow

Thu, Jan 13 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and neuroscience, which suggest that the power of feelings are equally as important to our success as thinking. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor of psychology and author Lisa Feldman Barrett.

E03

Barbara Walter

Wed, Jan 19 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

How do civil wars start and could one happen again in the U.S.? Barbara Walter examined the warning signs that often precede civil wars and discussed what can be done to stop them. She was interviewed by Smith College Middle East Studies chair and Brookings Institution nonresident senior fellow Steven Heydemann.

E04

Will Haskell

Thu, Jan 20 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Connecticut Democrat Will Haskell talked about his path to becoming a state senator at age 22 and legislation he has worked on since being in office. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president and CEO Layla Zaidane.

E05

Ro Khanna

Mon, Jan 24 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) looked at the digital divide in America and offered his suggestion on how to close the gap. He was interviewed by founder and editor in chief of The Markup, Julia Angwin.

E06

Jason Riley

Mon, Feb 7 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration improved the economic lives of Black people. He was interviewed by Trumpa administration former Acting Chair of the Council on Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson.

E07

Mark Bauerlein

Mon, Feb 14 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Emory University professor Mark Bauerlein argued that the lack of general civics knowledge by millennials poses a threat to America's political and social institutions. He was interviewed by the Federalist's culture editor Emily Jashinsky.

E08

Laura Coates

Wed, Feb 16 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates spoke about her time as a federal prosecutor. She was interviewed by author and Georgetown Law professor and director of their Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative Kristin Henning.

E09

Kelly Weill

Thu, Feb 24 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daily Beast journalist Kelly Weill reported on the rise of the Flat Earth movement and other conspiracy theories disseminated through online platforms. She was interviewed by Reason Magazine books editor and author Jesse Walker.

E10

Glenn Hubbard

Fri, Mar 4 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

George W. Bush Council of Economic Advisers chair Glenn Hubbard argued that government and business will need to invest more in American workers to offset job losses due to technology advances and globalization. He was interviewed by Harvard University economics professor and former International Monetary Fund chief economist Kenneth Rogoff.

E11

Vince Ellison

Mon, Mar 7 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Vince Ellison argued Democratic Party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely misleading the American public and destroying the country. He was interviewed by syndicated columnist and television host Armstrong Williams.

E12

Kevin Rudd

Wed, Mar 16 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Asia Society president and CEO Kevin Rudd offered his thoughts on how the U.S. and China can co-exist and avoid war in the future. He was interviewed by United States Institute of Peace senior expert on China Carla Freeman

E13

Marie Yovanovitch

Mon, Mar 21 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch reflected on her career, U.S.-Russia relations, and her congressional testimony during the first impeachment hearings of former President Donald Trump. She was interviewed by New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser.

E14

Greg Bluestein

Mon, Mar 28 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein looked at the events that led to Georgia turning purple in the 2020 presidential election and talked about its significance in future state and national elections. He was interviewed by Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott.

E15

Will Hurd

Thu, Mar 31 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that America needs a "reboot" to address the challenges of the 21st century and offered his thoughts on how to move the country forward. He was interviewed by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT).

E16

Justin Gest

Mon, Apr 18 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Will the U.S. face a shift in its majority minority demographics? George Mason University professor Justin Gest looked at six countries that experienced changing demographics in the past and how each responded. He was interviewed by Pew Research Center's Mark Hugo Lopez.

E17

Deborah Birx

Mon, May 2 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Dr. Deborah Birx provided her first-hand account of the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 health crisis and discussed preventing the next pandemic. She was interviewed by Georgetown University law professor and director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin.

E18

Steve Forbes

Thu, May 5 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes offered his thoughts on what's causing inflation in the U.S. and how to fix it. He was interviewed by New York Times economics reporter Jeanna Smialek.

E19

Mark Esper

Fri, May 13 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump administration. He was interviewed by National Defense Industrial Association chair Major General Arnold Punaro (Retired).

E20

Kellyanne Conway

Mon, Jun 6 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Political consultant Kellyanne Conway was the first woman to manage a winning presidential campaign. She shared insights into the 2016 campaign and her time in the Trump administration, and offered her thoughts on the media and the political climate in America. She was interviewed by former Democratic Party interim chair and author Donna Brazile.

E21

Lori Garver

Wed, Jun 15 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver provided a first-hand account of the efforts to modernize NASA and expand space exploration. She was interviewed by Washington Post space reporter Christian Davenport.

E22

Senator Raphael Warnock

Thu, Jun 16 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) talked about his life, faith, and journey in politics. He was interviewed by House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC).

E23

Betsy DeVos

Wed, Jun 22 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration and offered her thoughts on education reforms to fix schools. She was interviewed by Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida.

E24

Governor Kristi Noem

Thu, Jun 30 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) spoke about her life and political career. She was interviewed by Washington Examiner senior political correspondent and author David Drucker.

E25

Ari Fleischer

Mon, Jul 18 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former George W. Bush White House press secretary Ari Fleischer argued that mainstream media has a bias and is dominated by the left. He was interviewed by Fox News senior political analyst and author Juan Williams.

E26

Senator Patrick Leahy

Mon, Aug 22 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) reflected on his nearly 50 years in the U.S. Senate and some of the legislation he's worked on. He's interviewed by USA Today Bureau Chief Susan Page.

E27

Chris Stirewalt

Wed, Aug 24 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Political columnist & former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt argued that the media puts profits over good journalism. Mr. Stirewalt was fired from Fox News after the 2020 election. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor and Reason Roundtable podcast host Matt Welch.

E28

Mark Bergen

Wed, Sep 7 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Bloomberg News' Mark Bergen looked at the creation & growth of YouTube and how its changed our society. He was interviewed by Politico technology policy reporter Rebecca Kern.

E29

Cynt Marshall

Mon, Sep 12 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall spoke about her life and career. She was interviewed by Washington Post sports enterprise reporter Michael Lee.

E30

Brandi Collins-Dexter

Mon, Sep 19 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Brandi Collins-Dexter examined the relationship between Black voters and the Democratic Party. She was interviewed by author and journalist Wesley Lowery.

E31

Peter Navarro

Mon, Sep 26 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former Trump administration official Peter Navarro offered his thoughts on how former President Trump can win the 2024 presidential election. He was interviewed by Washington Examiner senior political correspondent David Drucker.

E32

Representative Cori Bush

Mon, Sep 26 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) spoke about her life and advocacy work. She was interviewed by HuffPost editor in chief Danielle Belton.

E33

Chris Miller

Thu, Oct 6 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Tufts University professor Chris Miller traced the history of microchip technology & how it has become the most critically-needed technology globally. He was interviewed by Democratic Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT).

E34

Beth Truesdale

Wed, Oct 19 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Sociologist Beth Truesdale looked at the future of retirement and whether working longer provides better financial security for workers. She was interviewed by Wellesley College economics professor Courtney Coile.

E35

Emily Flitter

Thu, Oct 27 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The New York Times' Emily Flitter reported on the barriers that Blacks and people of color face when interacting with the U.S. financial services industry. She was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Andre Perry.

E36

Major Garrett and David Becker

Fri, Oct 28 2022 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

CBS News' Major Garrett and Center for Election Innovation and Research founder David Becker addressed the allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election and rebuilding confidence in American democracy. They were interviewed by Politico national investigative correspondent Heidi Przybyla.

E37

Chloe Sorvino

Wed, Nov 16 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Forbes Magazine's Chloe Sorvino reported on the future of the U.S. meat industry. She was interviewed by former George W. Bush administration Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman.

E38

Steve Case

Thu, Nov 17 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Entrepreneur and AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up opportunities, spur innovation, and create jobs around the country. He was interviewed by Atlantic Magazine CEO Nicholas Thompson.

E39

Nouriel Roubini

Wed, Nov 30 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Economist Nouriel Roubini offered his thoughts on how the U.S. can avoid what he calls the worst economic catastrophe of our lifetimes. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal senior writer Jon Hilsenrath.

E40

Steven Sund

Wed, Dec 28 2022 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund provided his personal account of the events leading up to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was interviewed by New York Times congressional reporter Luke Broadwater.

Season 2023

40 episodes

E01

Ben Crump and Armstrong Williams

Mon, Jan 9 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Talk show host Armstrong Williams and civil rights attorney Ben Crump shared their concerns about the education system in America. They were interviewed by Politico education editor Delece Smith-Barrow.

E02

Philip Bump

Fri, Jan 13 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane.

E03

Representative Ken Buck

Mon, Jan 23 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

epresentative Ken Buck (R-CO) argued that big tech companies like Apple and Google are hurting commerce and censoring speech. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Tracy.

E04

Saket Soni

Mon, Jan 30 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Author and community organizer Saket Soni retold the story of how a group of men from India came to the U.S. as guest workers and became trapped in forced labor. He was interviewed by Migration Policy Institute senior fellow Muzaffar Chishti.

E05

Maya Kornberg

Thu, Feb 2 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Author Maya Kornberg looked at the functions of congressional committees and examined their strengths and weaknesses. She was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Kevin Kosar.

E06

Joanna Schwartz

Mon, Feb 13 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz examined how the U.S. legal system handles police misconduct. She was interviewed by New York Law School professor Kirk Burkhalter.

E07

Todd Bensman

Wed, Feb 22 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues at the U.S. southern border. He was interviewed by Daily Caller investigative immigration reporter Jennie Taer.

E08

Nick Tabor

Thu, Feb 23 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Nick Tabor traced the history and impact of nearby industries on Africatown in Alabama, a community established by the last slaves brought to the U.S. in 1860. He reported on the conditions of the community up through today with some direct descendants of the founders of Africatown still residing in the community. He was interviewed by White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Vice Chair Catherine Flowers.

E09

Angela Saini

Mon, Feb 27 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly.

E10

Mia Love

Wed, Mar 1 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former Representative Mia Love (R-UT) reflected on her journey to Congress, becoming the first Black Republican woman to be elected, and why she believes more women and minorities should run for office. She was interviewed by Axios senior politics reporter Eugene Scott.

E11

Kathleen McLaughlin

Wed, Mar 15 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Kathleen McLaughlin looked at how & why selling blood plasma has turned into a $20 billion dollar business for the medical industry. She was interviewed by Stat News investigative reporter Olivia Goldhill.

E12

Matthew Desmond

Wed, Mar 29 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and sociologist Matthew Desmond shared his views on how Americans can spread their wealth so that everyone is prosperous. He was interviewed by New York Times reporter and author Jason DeParle.

E13

Kelly Pope

Fri, Mar 31 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. and explored some of the motivations for committing white-collar crimes. She was interviewed by former SEC commissioner Kathleen Casey.

E14

David McCormick

Wed, Apr 5 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former Bridgewater Associates CEO and 2022 U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick (R-PA) outlined his vision for a better future for America. He was interviewed by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Technology and International Affairs Program senior fellow Jon Bateman.

E15

Matika Wilbur

Fri, Apr 14 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Photographer Matika Wilbur spoke about her efforts to shift how Native America is viewed through her photos. She was interviewed by American University professor Elizabeth Rule.

E16

Ava Chin

Wed, Apr 19 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Ava Chin reflected on her family's American experience across five generations and the impact the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act had on her family and community. She was interviewed by Yale University American studies and history professor Mary Lui.

E17

Alexandra Robbins

Thu, Apr 20 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.

E18

Oscar Munoz

Mon, May 8 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former United Airlines CEO and chair Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company and the future of aviation. He was interviewed by USA Today reporter Zach Wichter.

E19

Keith Ellison

Mon, May 22 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison offered his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence. He was interviewed by CNN's legal analyst Laura Coates.

E20

David Bernhardt

Wed, May 24 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former Trump administration Interior Secretary David Bernhardt argued that the administrative state has amassed unaccountable power over the last 20 years. He was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Adam White.

E21

Michael Waldman

Mon, Jun 5 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Brennan Center for Justice president & CEO Michael Waldman examined how the Supreme Court's 2021-22 rulings impacts U.S. law & citizens. He was interviewed by Politico's senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein.

E22

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

Mon, Jun 12 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

USC public policy professor Elizabeth Currid-Halkett argued that rural and urban America have more in common than what Americans have been led to believe. She was interviewed by former Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND).

E23

Jason Del Rey

Wed, Jun 21 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Business journalist Jason Del Rey looks at the rise of Amazon and Walmart and their economic impact on the U.S. and the world. He's interviewed by Insider chief tech correspondent Eugene Kim.

E24

Wesley Lowery

Thu, Jun 29 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery argued that moments of progress in race matters in the U.S. are often met with acts of violence. He was interviewed by Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Dean Jelani Cobb.

E25

Matt Lewis

Wed, Jul 12 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daily Beast's Matt Lewis explored how American politics is fueled by wealth and offered reforms on how to hold elected officials more accountable. He was interviewed by RealClearPolitics columnist and associate editor A.B. Stoddard.

E26

Judge Amul Thapar

Mon, Jul 17 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar discussed the judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and recounted some of Thomas's key opinions. He was interviewed by USA Today Supreme Court correspondent John Fritze.

E27

Cara Fitzpatrick

Wed, Aug 23 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Chalkbeat editor Cara Fitzpatrick looked at the school choice movement and the future of education in America. She was interviewed by Washington Post education reporter Moriah Balingit.

E28

Meg Kissinger

Thu, Aug 31 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Meg Kissinger spoke about her family's struggle with mental illness and her coverage of mental health care in America as a journalist. She was interviewed by Mindsite News founding editor Rob Waters.

E29

Loren Grush

Mon, Sep 11 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Loren Grush detailed the history and experiences of the six women selected in 1978 to become America's first female astronauts. She was interviewed by former NASA deputy administrator Lori Garver.

E30

Melissa Kearney

Wed, Sep 13 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Economist Melissa Kearney argues that the decline in two-parent married households is a driving factor in many of America's economic issues. She was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute's Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility director Scott Winship.

E31

Adam Nagourney

Thu, Sep 21 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

New York Times reporter Adam Nagourney looked at the successes and failures of the last four decades of "the paper of record," The New York Times. He was interviewed by Columbia Journalism Review contributor Jon Allsop.

E32

Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson

Wed, Sep 27 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The Wall Street Journal's Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson reported on the history of the AR-15 and its appeal in American gun culture. They were interviewed by author and journalist Paul Barrett.

E33

Ryan Reilly

Wed, Oct 18 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

NBC News' Ryan Reilly chronicled how citizens helped law enforcement track individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was interviewed by Politico senior legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney.

E34

Martin Baron

Fri, Oct 20 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Martin Baron spoke about leadingThe Washington Post as executive editor under the ownership of Jeff Bezos and during Donald Trump's presidency. He was interviewed by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.

E35

Ruth Simmons

Mon, Oct 23 2023 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski.

E36

Greg Lukianoff

Tue, Nov 7 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression president Greg Lukianoff argued that the right to free speech is being threatened by cancel culture. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine's Matt Welch.

E37

Fei-Fei Li

Wed, Nov 15 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Stanford University's Fei-Fei Li spoke about her life and journey to becoming one of the leading scientists in the field of artificial intelligence. She was interviewed by New Scientist technology reporter Jeremy Hsu.

E38

Jeff Horwitz

Wed, Nov 29 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The Wall Street Journal's Jeff Horwitz reported on Facebook's growth as a company and the challenges its platforms have faced. He was interviewed by Bloomberg's Sarah Frier.

E39

Tim Alberta

Fri, Dec 1 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The Atlantic staff writer Tim Alberta examined the evangelical movement in America and its intersection with political issues. He was interviewed by Messiah University history professor and author John Fea.

E40

Rachel Slade

Wed, Dec 13 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Rachel Slade looked at the challenges of manufacturing goods in the United States through the lens of a couple starting a sweatshirt company in Maine. She was interviewed by author and New York Times editorial board member Farah Stockman.

Season 2024

40 episodes

E01

David Stockman

Tue, Jan 9 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

David Stockman, Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan administration, argued that the economic policies of the Trump administration were a failure. He was interviewed by New York Times Federal Reserve and the economy reporter Jeanna Smialek.

E02

Donald McNeil

Thu, Jan 18 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Donald McNeil spoke about what he's learned from covering pandemics for 25 years for the New York Times. He was interviewed by Science Magazine senior correspondent Jon Cohen.

E03

Ijeoma Oluo

Tue, Jan 30 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Writer Ijeoma Oluo looked at how everyday Americans are fighting against unjust systems and institutions to bring about change in their communities. She was interviewed by author and activist Soraya Chemaly.

E04

Coleman Hughes

Mon, Feb 5 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Writer and podcaster Coleman Hughes argued that the U.S. should move towards a colorblind approach to politics and race. He was interviewed by The Atlantic staff writer and author Thomas Chatterton Williams.

E05

Andrew Curran

Mon, Feb 12 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Wesleyan University professor Andrew Curran looked at how the concept of race emerged during the18th century enlightenment period. He was interviewed by George Mason University history professor Christy Pichichero.

E06

Marie Arana

Thu, Feb 15 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Writer Marie Arana shared stories and little-known histories of the diverse Latino population of America, the fastest-growing minority in the U.S. She was interviewed by American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies director Ernesto Castaneda.

E07

Kara Swisher

Wed, Feb 21 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Kara Swisher spoke about her career and covering the tech industry and its key players. She was interviewed by author and Financial Times global business columnist and associate editor Rana Foroohar.

E08

Dr. Elizabeth Comen

Fri, Feb 23 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Dr. Elizabeth Comen looked at the medical history of women's health & discussed how the narrative around women's bodies was shaped mostly by men. She was interviewed by Muhlenberg College Medical Humanities Program Director Jacqueline Antonovich.

E09

Jane Marie

Thu, Mar 7 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Jane Marie reported on how multilevel marketing (mlm's) businesses make their profits. She was interviewed by Business Insider senior correspondent Emily Stewart.

E10

Teresa Ghilarducci

Tue, Mar 12 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

New School economic professor Teresa Ghilarducci offered her thoughts on how to make retirement in the U.S. attainable for more Americans. She was interviewed by Washington Post economics correspondent Abha Bhattarai.

E11

Jonathan Haidt

Thu, Mar 21 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.

E12

Annie Jacobsen

Wed, Mar 27 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Annie Jacobsen chronicled the sequence of events that would occur at home and around the globe following the launch of a nuclear missile. She was interviewed by author and national security analyst Joe Cirincione.

E13

Batya Ungar-Sargon

Wed, Apr 3 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Newsweek's Batya Ungar-Sargon spoke with working class Americans about their lives and policies they believe could help get them to the middle class. She was interviewed by Reason senior editor Robby Soave.

E14

Eddie Glaude

Mon, Apr 15 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University history, race, and public policy professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.

E15

Susan Page

Wed, Apr 17 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton.

E16

Jim Wallis

Mon, Apr 22 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Theologian Jim Wallis argued that a true faith of love, healing, and hope must be used to dismantle a false gospel that promotes White Christian Nationalism. He was interviewed by Daily Beast columnist and author Wajahat Ali.

E17

David Sanger

Mon, Apr 29 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.

E18

Johann Hari

Tue, May 7 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller.

E19

Mike Hixenbaugh

Wed, May 8 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

NBC investigative reporter Mike Hixenbaugh looked at how issues around race and identity are playing out in school districts around the country. He was interviewed by Chalkbeat story editor and author Cara Fitzpatrick.

E20

Shefali Luthra

Fri, May 17 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Health reporter Shefali Luthra looks at what impact the 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is having on patients seeking an abortion. She was interviewed by Kaiser Family Foundation Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner.

E21

Ernesto Londoño

Thu, May 30 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The New York Times' Ernesto Londoño looked at the use of psychedelics in mental health treatment & described his own experience with them. He was interviewed by Politico Health Care reporter Erin Schumaker.

E22

Lawrence Ingrassia

Wed, Jun 12 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former New York Times editor Lawrence Ingrassia spoke about cancer research and his own family's rare medical history with the disease. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus.

E23

Ruchir Sharma

Mon, Jun 17 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Rockefeller International chair Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with capitalism and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh.

E24

Jonathan Turley

Mon, Jul 8 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise and defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen.

E25

Peter Goodman

Mon, Jul 22 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

New York Times reporter Peter Goodman looked at how the global supply chain works and what happens when it doesn't. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor and author Nada Sanders.

E26

Joel Pollak

Mon, Aug 12 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Breitbart News' Joel Pollak discussed what he thinks a potential second presidential term for Donald Trump should focus on in its first 100 days. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor at large Matt Welch.

E27

Kim Wehle

Wed, Aug 28 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States and why we have it. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert.

E28

Brooke Harrington

Fri, Sep 13 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin.

E29

Paola Ramo

Thu, Sep 19 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Paola Ramos looked at the rise of far-right Latino voters and what it means for America. She was interviewed by New York Times political reporter Jennifer Medina.

E30

Timothy Snyder

Mon, Sep 23 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Yale University professor Timothy Snyder argued that freedom is often misinterpreted and offered his thoughts on what freedom is and isn't. He was interviewed by George Washington University political science professor and author Elisabeth Anker.

E31

Brigid Schulte

Mon, Sep 30 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Brigid Schulte examined the future of work and explored how to better align workplace culture with the needs of American workers. She was interviewed by Business Insider chief correspondent Aki Ito.

E32

Stephanie Baker

Wed, Oct 16 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Bloomberg News' Stephanie Baker looked at the global impact of U.S-led economic sanctions against Russia following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Angela Stent.

E33

Lina Zeldovich

Thu, Oct 17 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Lina Zeldovich explained how a nearly forgotten lifesaving "healing virus" could be groundbreaking in treating deadly infectious diseases. She was interviewed by USA Today health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez.

E34

Rep. Mike Waltz

Fri, Oct 18 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke about serving in Afghanistan as a Green Beret and how his military career influences his decision making. He was interviewed by Politico Pentagon and National Security reporter Paul McLeary.

E35

Tom Fitton

Mon, Oct 28 2024 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton argued that the left was attacking American rights and freedoms. He was interviewed by Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer

E36

Vince Beiser

Wed, Nov 13 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Vince Beiser looked at how the race to mine metals and other natural resources needed in technology and renewable energy is impacting geopolitics and the environment. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal global metals and mining reporter Julie Steinberg

E37

Stephanie Gorton

Tue, Nov 19 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Stephanie Gorton looked at the lives and rivalry between two key figures in the early movement for birth control and reproductive rights. She was interviewed by author and UC Davis School of Law professor Mary Ziegler.

E38

T.J. English

Fri, Nov 22 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist T.J. English spoke about the rise and fall of "Los Muchachos," one of the most successful cocaine empires in U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Vanda Felbab-Brown.

E39

James Rickards

Thu, Dec 12 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Economist and investment advisor James Rickards spoke about the potential threats that AI poses to the global economy and national security. He was interviewed by George Mason University Distinguished Professor J.P. Singh.

E40

Rep. Mark Green

Mon, Dec 16 2024 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) discussed the divisions in America and spoke about the advantages of putting others before self. He was interviewed by Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane.

Season 2025

18 episodes

E01

Adam Chandler

Thu, Jan 9 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Adam Chandler argued that hard work and grit is not enough to obtain the American Dream. He was interviewed by author and Economic Hardship Reporting Project executive director Alissa Quart.

E02

Senator Ron Wyden

Fri, Jan 10 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) shared his thoughts on having the tenacity to pursue progressive goals through strong alliances, hard work, and focus. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews.

E03

Eva Dou

Tue, Jan 21 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The Washington Post's Eva Dou reported on how Huawei became China's most powerful company and what that means for its global competitors. She was interviewed by author and Council on Foreign Relations emerging technologies and national security chair Adam Segal.

E04

Omo Moses

Thu, Jan 30 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Omo Moses, son of civil rights organizer Robert Moses, spoke about being Black in America through the voices of three generations of the Moses family. He was interviewed by UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) emeritus president Freeman Hrabowski.

E05

Anson Frericks

Mon, Feb 3 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Former president of Anheuser-Busch Sales and Distribution Company Anson Frericks offered his insight to the Bud Light controversy, declining sales, and its future. He was interviewed by the Competitive Enterprise Institute senior fellow Richard Morrison.

E06

Kevin Fagan

Thu, Feb 6 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Kevin Fagan reported on the underlying issues of homelessness in America, tracing the experiences of two unhoused persons in San Francisco. He was interviewed by former Obama administration HUD Secretary & Enterprise Community Partners president and CEO Shaun Donovan.

E07

Eve Ewing

Wed, Feb 19 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Professor Eve L. Ewing looked at the history of how education in the U.S. was set up for Black and Native children and what it means for students today. She was interviewed by Associated Press education collaborations editor Alia Wong.

E08

Omar El Akkad

Mon, Mar 3 2025 3:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Omar El Akkad questioned if the U.S. is forsaking its core values, after covering wars around the globe and social unrest as a journalist for 20 years. He was interviewed by author and University of Oxford Modern Middle Eastern History professor Eugene Rogan.

E09

Dr. Adam Ratner

Tue, Mar 11 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Dr. Adam Ratner spoke about the resurgence of measles that he's seeing as a pediatrician and the future of children's health. He was interviewed by George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health professor Emily Smith.

E10

Michael Lewis

Thu, Mar 13 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Writer Michael Lewis posed the question, who works for the government and why does their work matter? He was interviewed by Harvard Kennedy School of Government Public Policy and Management Professor Elizabeth Linos.

E11

Paul Blustein

Mon, Mar 24 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Writer Paul Blustein made the case for why he believes the dollar will remain the world's dominant currency. He was interviewed by author and Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow Zongyuan Zoe Liu.

E12

David Enrich

Wed, Apr 2 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

New York Times investigative journalist David Enrich argued that the rich & powerful are using free speech laws to suppress dissent from anyone challenging their authority. He was interviewed by author and George Washington Law School professor Mary Anne Franks.

E13

Senator James Lankford

Mon, Apr 7 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke about his faith, the challenges the country faces, and what he believes needs to happen to improve the country. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes.

E14

Viet Thanh Nguyen

Tue, Apr 15 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen reflected on how society can build allegiances beyond racial identity & have more global solidarity. He was interviewed by author Ijeoma Oluo.

E15

Stephen Witt

Wed, Apr 16 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist Stephen Witt reported on the company Nvidia, its founder Jensen Huang, and why their microchip is one of the most coveted by the world. He was interviewed by Business Insider reporter Emma Cosgrove.

E16

David Graham

Wed, Apr 30 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Journalist David Graham looked at how parts of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 document are being implemented by the Trump administration. He was interviewed by author and George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek.

E17

Sophie Gilbert

Fri, May 2 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Atlantic Magazine staff writer Sophie Gilbert looked at pop culture of the '90s & early 2000s and its impact on women and the feminist movement. She was interviewed by author and founder of Women in Media & News Jennifer Pozner.

E18

Leah Litman

Tue, May 13 2025 2:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman spoke about why she believes the Supreme Court isn't making rulings based on legal principles. She was interviewed by author and Nation Magazine justice correspondent Elie Mystal.

After Words

Seasons & Episodes

Season 2005

Season 2006

Season 2007

Season 2008

Season 2009

Season 2010

Season 2011

Season 2012

Season 2013

Season 2014

Season 2015

Season 2016

Season 2017

Season 2021

Season 2022

Season 2023

Season 2024

Season 2025

User Reviews

Rate this show