Best Bestsellingauthor Podcasts (2025)

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Tackling New York’s affordability crisis with Zohran Mamdani 26:51

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This week, NY1’s Errol Louis joined Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for a walking tour of Astoria, Queens. Their conversation focused on the city’s affordability crisis, while also touching on topics ranging from property tax reform and rent stabilization to the challenges facing small businesses. Mamdani outlined his multi-pronged stra…

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The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Stephanie Szostak (ep. 814) 1:01:52

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This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes my dear friend Stephanie Szostak. Stephanie has brought memorable characters to life in A Million Little Things and The Devil Wears Prada. Now, in the upcoming film SOUL ON FIRE, she steps into her most meaningful role yet as my mom Susan O’Leary. She brings her talent to the screen with depth a…

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Help: The Strongest Word We Can Speak (Monday Moment ep. 813) 6:26

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Steve Kornacki: Breaking down the numbers in politics and elections 44:46

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Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst for NBC News and NBC Sports, has been a household name — and an unintentional fashion icon — when it comes to election nights, particularly during the 2020 presidential election, when his round-the-clock analysis at the big board became must-see TV. He is a regular on “Meet the Press” and “NBC Nightly News,” while…

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The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: DeVon Franklin (ep. 812) 1:33:43

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This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes the actor who brings to life the unforgettable role of Nurse Roy: DeVon Franklin. DeVon is a producer of films like Miracles from Heaven and Breakthrough, a New York Times bestselling author, a preacher, and a motivational voice named by Variety as one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch.” Whether…

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Out of the Shadows (Monday Moment ep. 811) 5:35

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Often the most beautiful parts of our lives are the very ones we tuck away. We hide them in closets, leave them in boxes, store them in corners, push them back into the shadows. We forget about them, all they meant, and the beauty they still possess until something draws those pieces of our lives back into the light. I saw this on full display duri…

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Kathy Wylde: Why the city can't afford to lose millionaires 46:04

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Kathy Wylde, the outgoing president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, has been a central figure in the city’s business community and the city’s political scene for decades. Wylde has served as an advocate for the city’s business sector, and she joined Errol Louis to discuss her nonprofit’s mission, New York’s fiscal outlook and the poli…

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The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Masey McLain (ep. 810) 1:03:37

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This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes Masey McLain, the gifted actress who portrays my wife, Beth O’Leary, in our upcoming film. Casting Beth was one of the most important decisions of the film, and in Masey we found someone who truly embodies her grace, strength, and unshakable love. Beyond the screen, Masey is an author, singer, p…

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The Power in Saying Yes (Monday Moment ep. 809) 6:33

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I’m too busy. I’ll get back to them later. I'll just ignore it. These are common ways to respond to life’s interruptions. But while filming SOUL ON FIRE, I was reminded by some remarkably busy people just how powerful it is to say yes instead. Let me explain.By John O'Leary

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S6 Ep36: Faithpreneur VIP Prayer Call August 30, 2025 1:59:14

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Destiny Designers University ®️ presents our FAITHPRENEUR VIP PRAYER CALL PODCAST. Faithpreneurs are faith based entrepreneurs with a fidelity to God in organizing, managing and operating their businesses and/or faith based professionals looking to add another stream of income to their personal economy. These are recordings of our weekly Saturday’s…

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Jim Walden: Why he left the race and why he feels Mamdani is a threat to NYC 33:09

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This week, independent candidate Jim Walden announced he was dropping out of the race for mayor. He said his decision was necessary because he does not want Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani to win the general election. Walden had entered the race as an attorney with experience as a federal prosecutor and a white-collar defense lawyer. He focused o…

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The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: James McCracken (ep. 808) 48:04

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This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE shines a spotlight on one of the youngest members of the cast: James McCracken. At just nine years old, James stepped into the unforgettable role of young John O’Leary in the upcoming film SOUL ON FIRE. Despite his age, this rising star brings remarkable heart and depth to the screen with talent nurtured with t…

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The Ripple Effect of a Simple Act (Monday Moment ep. 807) 6:59

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While visiting patients at a children’s hospital last week, a little boy asked who my favorite nurse was during my own hospital stay. It felt a bit like being asked to pick a favorite child, but I shared the story of how one nurse’s seemingly simple acts had a mighty impact on my life. The list of extraordinary caregivers at Mercy who helped me sur…

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S6 Ep35: Faithpreneur VIP Prayer Call August 23, 2025 2:19:25

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Destiny Designers University ®️ presents our FAITHPRENEUR VIP PRAYER CALL PODCAST. Faithpreneurs are faith based entrepreneurs with a fidelity to God in organizing, managing and operating their businesses and/or faith based professionals looking to add another stream of income to their personal economy. These are recordings of our weekly Saturday’s…

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S6 Ep34: Faithpreneur VIP Prayer Call August 16, 2025 1:35:30

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Destiny Designers University ®️ presents our FAITHPRENEUR VIP PRAYER CALL PODCAST. Faithpreneurs are faith based entrepreneurs with a fidelity to God in organizing, managing and operating their businesses and/or faith based professionals looking to add another stream of income to their personal economy. These are recordings of our weekly Saturday’s…

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S6 Ep33: Faithpreneur VIP Prayer Call August 9, 2025 2:33:29

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Destiny Designers University ®️ presents our FAITHPRENEUR VIP PRAYER CALL PODCAST. Faithpreneurs are faith based entrepreneurs with a fidelity to God in organizing, managing and operating their businesses and/or faith based professionals looking to add another stream of income to their personal economy. These are recordings of our weekly Saturday’s…

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S6 Ep32: Faithpreneur VIP Prayer Call August 2, 2025 2:36:29

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Destiny Designers University ®️ presents our FAITHPRENEUR VIP PRAYER CALL PODCAST. Faithpreneurs are faith based entrepreneurs with a fidelity to God in organizing, managing and operating their businesses and/or faith based professionals looking to add another stream of income to their personal economy. These are recordings of our weekly Saturday’s…

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Why this well-known Jewish leader is endorsing Mamdani 35:12

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Ruth Messinger needs no introduction to those who follow New York politics. Beginning in the 1970s, she built a more than 20–year career in public service, serving a decade on the New York City Council before becoming Manhattan borough president for eight years. In 1997, she made history as the first woman to win the Democratic nomination for mayor…

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The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Mac Powell (ep. 806) 1:00:01

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This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series turns up the volume as we’re joined by the man whose song has become the heartbeat of the film: Mac Powell. Mac Powell has spent over three decades sharing his voice and his heart with the world. As the Grammy-winning lead singer of Third Day, he helped shape Christian music, selling over 10 million albu…

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Reframing the Goodbye (Monday Moment ep. 805) 5:19

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As we step into a new school year, many of us are in a season of transition. Sending little ones off to kindergarten, big kids off to high school, and young adults off to college means a time filled with backpacks, checklists, early bedtimes and busy mornings. It also means waving goodbye not just to the kids as they leave the house, but chapters o…

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Bestselling author Jonathan Mahler on the untold story of 1980s New York 32:52

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A new book titled “Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City, 1986-1990” covers New York City’s pivotal and transformative years in the 1980s, tracing notable figures such as Donald Trump, Al Sharpton, Curtis Sliwa and Rudy Giuliani. The author, Jonathan Mahler, is a New York Times Magazine staff writer. …

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The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Sean McNamara (ep. 804) 1:14:37

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As we begin the Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series, it only makes sense to start with the man who’s been with this story from the very beginning: Sean McNamara. Sean McNamara is the director behind beloved films like Soul Surfer, Spare Parts, The Miracle Season, Reagan, and many more. Known in Hollywood as an “actor’s director,” he’s celebrated not only…

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What's the Most I Can Give? (Monday Moment ep. 803) 6:45

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John Ruhlin built a wildly successful business and life practicing radical generosity. While many spend their lives asking, “How much do I have to give?” John asked, “What’s the most I possibly can?” That question—and the way he answered it—changed my life. And it changed the world around him. Let me explain.…

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From shooting victim to joining the NYPD: Katrina Brownlee’s miraculous journey 34:17

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At just 22 years old, Katrina Brownlee was shot 10 times by her fiancé and left for dead. She miraculously survived and became a decorated NYPD detective, a mentor and the founder of a nonprofit support group for at-risk women. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve on the protective detail of a New York City mayor. Brownlee’s powe…

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Neal McDonough: Faith-Driven Actor and Producer (ep. 802) 1:09:34

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Neal McDonough is an award-winning actor known for memorable roles in Band of Brothers, Justified, and Desperate Housewives, as well as more than 150 film and TV credits. Beyond his on-screen success, Neal is a devoted husband, father of five, and storyteller whose real-life journey rivals any script he’s ever brought to life. Today, Neal shares ho…

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Seen, Scarred, and Still Worthy (Monday Moment ep. 801) 7:19

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True value doesn’t come from how others see us; it comes from knowing who we are. Sometimes the most important lessons are taught in unexpected places, by unforeseen people and in unpredicted ways. A recent experience provided such a reminder…even if it wasn’t a lesson I wanted to receive. Let me explain.…

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Will New Yorkers elect a Republican for mayor? Curtis Sliwa thinks so. 52:19

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Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, is making another attempt at running for mayor as the Republican nominee. With millions in matching funds and competitive polling numbers, Sliwa joined NY1’s Errol Louis to talk about his campaign and his potential path to victory. He discussed a range of issues, including animal welfare, public saf…

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Dr. Rebecca Heiss: Transform Stress to Work for You (ep. 800) 55:42

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Did you know 84% of Americans say stress impacts them as deeply as trauma? Recognizing this, Dr. Rebecca Heiss is a stress physiologist whose work is reshaping how we think about pressure, performance, and resilience. Today, Rebecca shares how we can reframe stress as a tool for growth, how to move from trauma to post-traumatic growth, and why curi…