Best Reagan Jackson Podcasts (2025)

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Tara Palmeri on Epstein and His Survivors 53:11

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This week, Larry is joined by investigative journalist, author, and podcast host Tara Palmeri to sift through the complexities of the Epstein files and his survivors—just days after several of his accusers traveled to Capitol Hill to demand accountability (1:26). They explore the confusion surrounding the case, the role of money, and how Epstein se…

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Christopher Jackson on the 10-Year Anniversary of 'Hamilton,' His Return to Broadway, and More 1:09:17

1M ago1:09:17

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Larry is joined by Tony Award–nominated actor, Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter, and composer Christopher Jackson. Jackson reflects on the 10-year anniversary of ‘Hamilton,’ how the show came to life, and his experience originating the role of George Washington (2:20). He discusses his upcoming musical, 'The Crossover'; his process of writing fo…

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Wendy Lobel on ‘Anxiety Club’ 55:44

1M ago55:44

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Larry is joined by Emmy Award-winning producer Wendy Lobel to discuss her directorial debut film ‘Anxiety Club’, currently streaming on Jolt.film. They begin their conversation by talking about why Wendy wanted to make the documentary and exploring the ways that the standup comedians featured in the film use their craft as built-in therapy. This le…

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Jonathan Mahler on ‘The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990’ 54:38

2M ago54:38

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Larry is joined by New York Times journalist and author Jonathan Mahler to discuss his newest book, ‘The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990,’ publishing on August 12. They begin their conversation by detailing why Jonathan decided to write the book and shining a light on the rich history…

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Youth Poet Laureate: Janae Lu 45:12

2M ago45:12

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In this episode of SAL/on air we were joined in the studio by Janae Lu and Zackary Mickelson for a conversation about Janae’s experience as the 2024-25 Seattle Youth Poet Laureate, and discussion of her chapbook published by Poetry NW Editions, In All Spaces Liminal. Janae Lu is a writer whose work explores the nuances of transition, identity, and …

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Maya Lau on ‘Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story’ 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

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Larry is joined by journalist Maya Lau to discuss her latest podcast, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story, currently streaming on Apple Podcasts. They begin their conversation by describing the story and subsequent legacy of Charles Ponzi, an Italian immigrant who, in 1920, defrauded his "investors" of the modern equivalent of a quarter of a billio…

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Hinton Cast: Reagan E J Jackson, Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist 43:29

2M ago43:29

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SAL is pleased to support our friends at Hinton Publishing with the premiere episode of their brand-new podcast, Hinton Cast! Hinton Publishing prioritizes amplifying the voices of underinvited communities in the Pacific Northwest. The podcast features Hinton publishers, Marcus Harrison Green & Maggie Block, speaking with the storytellers who are c…

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Nate Jackson on 'Nate Jackson: Super Funny' 1:16:39

2M ago1:16:39

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Larry is joined by comedian Nate Jackson to talk about his new Netflix special ‘Nate Jackson: Super Funny’. They begin their conversation by examining the different ways that comedians develop relationships with an audience and sharing how they each mentally process jokes while they're performing. Nate then details how he became a comedian and the …

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Elizabeth Wagmeister on the Diddy Trial 52:30

3M ago52:30

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Larry is joined by reporter and journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about her experiences covering the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal criminal case for CNN. They begin their conversation by shining a light on the atmosphere both inside and outside the courtroom, and detailing the individual charges being brought against Combs. They then examine the…

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Alex Thompson on ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’ 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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Larry is joined by journalist Alex Thompson from Axios to discuss the new book he coauthored with CNN’s Jake Tapper, ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.’ They begin their conversation by analyzing the personal history between Joe Biden and Barack Obama and breaking down how the elements o…

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Joy Reid on 'The Joy Reid Show' 54:26

4M ago54:26

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Larry is joined by author, television host, and political commentator Joy Reid to discuss her new podcast, The Joy Reid Show. They begin their conversation by talking about why Joy left MSNBC and examining the state of cable news in modern culture. This leads to an analysis of the different ideological splits within the Republican Party and the cur…

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Naomi Shihab Nye 1:14:08

4M ago1:14:08

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What makes a poet’s voice timeless? For more than 40 years, Naomi Shihab Nye has been writing poems, novels, and stories; teaching workshops to adults, children, and incarcerated individuals. Every piece of her work cherishes and honors, be it people or relationships or olive trees, and each of these vivid snapshots create a timeline of her work th…

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Mark Whitaker on ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’ 1:09:05

4M ago1:09:05

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Larry is joined by writer and media executive Mark Whitaker to discuss his newest book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired Mark to write the book and detailing Malcolm X’s Shakespearean life journey from harrowing childhood to celebrated civi…

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Larry Wilmore on the Trump Administration, Pope Leo XIV, the State of Hollywood, and More 1:02:49

5M ago1:02:49

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Larry starts off a special listener mailbag episode by sharing some of his biggest concerns with Donald Trump’s second term so far and his administration’s attack on government agencies and the Constitution. Next, he talks about the brand-new Pope Leo XIV and the role of religion in modern society (22:23). After the break, Larry discusses the futur…

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Ed Yong 1:14:39

5M ago1:14:39

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Ed Yong’s bestselling first book, "I Contain Multitudes," prompted us to look at ourselves and the microbes we contain as the interconnected, interdependent systems that we are. And his follow-up, "An Immense World," was named one of the best books of the year by numerous publications while opening our eyes to the glorious world right before us. Yo…

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Leah Litman on ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’ 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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Larry is joined by professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the podcast ‘Strict Scrutiny’, Leah Litman, to discuss her forthcoming book ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’, publishing on May 13th. They begin their conversation by talking about how the politi…

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Daniel Lubetzky on the Builders Movement, ‘Shark Tank,’ Kind LLC, and More 1:06:16

5M ago1:06:16

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Larry is joined by billionaire entrepreneur and ‘Shark Tank’ costar Daniel Lubetzky, and they begin their conversation by analyzing the importance of independent thought in today’s political climate. They then focus on the objectives of the Builders Movement and Daniel's efforts to curb political extremism and heal divisions within the business com…

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Julian Aguon 1:03:28

6M ago1:03:28

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As an Indigenous human rights lawyer and writer from Guam, Julian Aguon’s book 'No Country for Eight Spot Butterflies' memorizes grief from family to country and into one of the most difficult, intangible feelings of our time: climate grief. Drawing on his experience with the law and litigation against nuclear-powered countries, Aguon reminds us th…

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Tara Palmeri on ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’ and ‘The Red Letter’ 59:02

6M ago59:02

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Larry is joined by political journalist Tara Palmeri, writer of ‘The Red Letter’ Substack and host of The Ringer podcast ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’, to discuss all of the latest buzz shaking up Washington D.C. They begin their conversation by analyzing the possible political repercussions of Trump’s new tariffs. This leads into a talk about the viabili…

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Alex Isenstadt on ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power’ 57:25

6M ago57:25

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Larry is joined by Axios Senior Political Reporter Alex Isenstadt to talk about his new book ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power’. They begin their conversation by discussing Alex’s approach to writing the book and the environment surrounding Trump when he decided to run for president a second time. They then analyze the personali…

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Krys Marshall on ‘Paradise’ 1:11:54

6M ago1:11:54

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Larry is joined by actress Krys Marshall to talk about the Season 2 release of her Hulu show ‘Paradise’. They begin their conversation by examining Marshall’s upbringing and the many factors that inspired her to become an actor. This leads to a conversation about the mental, interpersonal, and familial hurdles Krys overcame to reach her personal go…

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George & Teddy Kunhardt on ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’ 1:03:31

7M ago1:03:31

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Larry is joined by filmmakers George and Teddy Kunhardt to discuss their newest documentary ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired them to start the project and shining a light on the male-dominated world Katharine lived in when she was running the Washing…

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Thomas Chatterton Williams on "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left" 1:05:28

7M ago1:05:28

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Larry is joined by writer and cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams to discuss his latest essay for The Atlantic, "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left". They begin by shining a light on the political left’s weak hold on the cultural landscape, and breaking down the definition, history, and downfall of "woke" ideology. Next, they take a l…

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Roy Wood Jr. on ‘Lonely Flowers’ and ‘Have I Got News for You’ 1:04:27

8M ago1:04:27

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Larry is joined by actor and comedian Roy Wood Jr. and they begin their conversation by acknowledging Black History Month. Roy then breaks down his new CNN show ‘Have I Got News for You’ and opines on whether or not comedic "bubbles" will last under the new Trump administration (5:41). They then pivot to his recently released stand-up special on Hu…

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Juanita Tolliver on ‘A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics’ 59:09

8M ago59:09

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Larry is joined by journalist and MSNBC political analyst Juanita Tolliver to discuss her new book, ‘A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics’. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired Tolliver to write about the legendary political fundraiser and shining a light on the many influent…

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Laura Coates on ‘Laura Coates Live’ 1:04:29

8M ago1:04:29

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Larry is joined by CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates, and they begin their conversation by talking about Laura’s stylistic approach to the interviews she conducts on her show ‘Laura Coates Live’. They then break down the defamation case between ABC News and Donald Trump and discuss the reasons why there is currently a general mistrust…

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RaMell Ross on ‘Nickel Boys’ 1:07:53

9M ago1:07:53

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Larry weighs in on the L.A. fires. He’s then joined by writer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker RaMell Ross to discuss his newest movie ‘Nickel Boys ’(8:33). They begin their conversation by talking about how the project came together, RaMell's experimental inspirations, and the screenwriting process with co-writer Joslyn Barnes. Next, they dive …

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Alan Zweibel on the Early Days of ‘Saturday Night Live’ 1:03:50

9M ago1:03:50

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Larry is joined by Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Alan Zweibel to discuss his experiences working on ‘Saturday Night Live’ during its first few years on the air. Alan begins the conversation by sharing his feelings about the 50th anniversary of ‘SNL’ and detailing the anatomy of a good joke. Larry and Alan then talk about Lorne Michaels’s o…

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Patrick Radden Keefe 1:20:07

10M ago1:20:07

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As a reporter, Patrick Radden Keefe holds two disparate truths together with unparalleled skill: there are facts, and there is a story. In his work as a staff writer at The New Yorker, Keefe has showcased this talent in long form articles ranging from Anthony Bourdain to the hunt for the drug lord Chapo Guzman, and in his nonfiction books he has en…

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Emily Chang on ‘Posthuman’ and ‘The Circuit’ 54:17

10M ago54:17

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Larry is joined by technology journalist Emily Chang to talk about her Bloomberg Originals limited series ‘Posthuman’, and her podcast ‘The Circuit’, which features interviews with influential figures in the tech industry. They begin their conversation by discussing the inspiration for ‘Posthuman’, which delves into humanity’s connection to artific…

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Introducing The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness 2:38

10M ago2:38

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The Illuminator is OUT NOW. Subscribe to get early releases and listen ad-free. http://brazen.fm/plus Mark Lombardi, a conceptual artist on the cusp of international success, had everything to live for. So why was the 48-year-old found hanged and deemed suicidal? Was his death the ultimate conceptual art, an afterlife laugh at those who doubted his…

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Timothy Shenk on ‘Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics’ 1:09:09

10M ago1:09:09

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Larry is joined by writer and historian Timothy Shenk to discuss his newest book, ‘Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics’. They begin their conversation by talking about why they think the Democrats failed with their messaging in the 2024 election and what the rise of Trumpism means about American culture today. Next, Shenk shares the hist…

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Robin Berjon & Juan Caballero 58:02

10M ago58:02

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In this episode, Jillian and I talk with Robin Berjon and Juan Caballero about the value of decentralisation and federated systems and what it means reimagining the Internet and the web. We also discuss about how best technology can serve its users and what the role of regulation is in achieving this.…

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Charles Yu 1:17:17

10M ago1:17:17

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At the beginning of the pandemic Charles Yu wrote an essay on the experience, which many noted, had a cinematic slant to it. “Five hundred years ago,” Yu wrote, “What we really mean when we say that this pandemic feels “unimaginable” is that we had not imagined it. Just as imagination can mislead us, though, it will be imagination—scientific, civic…

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S.E. Cupp on ‘Off the Cupp’ 1:24:02

10M ago1:24:02

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Larry weighs in on the results of the presidential election and the future of the Democratic Party. He’s then joined by political commentator and host of the new iHeartRadio podcast ‘Off the Cupp’, S.E. Cupp, and they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to Donald Trump winning the presidential election (18:01). They then examine the…

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Chris Abani 1:28:50

11M ago1:28:50

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As Chris Abani once stated, “The art is never about what you write about. The art is about how you write about what you write about.” Here, we find Abani’s "how" thick with feeling, braided by nimble and swift metaphors, and shaped by mercurial forms. Imprisoned several times for his political writing, Abani does not shy away from the messy reality…

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Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles on ‘The Daily Beast Podcast’ 1:00:25

11M ago1:00:25

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Larry is joined by comedian Samantha Bee and chief content officer at The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles, to discuss their latest venture ‘The Daily Beast Podcast’. They begin their conversation by shining a light on how they started the podcast and the interesting way Joanna connects creative luminaries in her industry. They then quickly pivot to an ex…

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Craig Unger on ‘Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House’ 59:38

11M ago59:38

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Larry is joined by journalist and writer Craig Unger to discuss his newest book ‘Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House’, which investigates the secret collusion between the U.S. government and Iran and how it affected the 1980 presidential election. They begin the pod by diving into the histo…

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Nate Silver on “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything” 1:21:07

11M ago1:21:07

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Larry weighs in on his recent tour, the newest season of ‘Reasonable Doubt’, and the upcoming presidential election. He’s then joined by writer, statistician, and founder of the site FiveThirtyEight Nate Silver to discuss his newest book ‘On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything’ (15:27). They begin their conversation by talking about why certain…

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Nikky Finney 1:19:01

12M ago1:19:01

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Nikky Finney is not only a poet but a storyteller, the kind of voice that weaves through the air in a room until every person there feels that much closer together. Her poems travel the world, from her home in South Carolina to the stage at the National Book Awards where she was lauded for her prizewinning book Head Off & Split. The journeys Finney…

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Yuval Noah Harari on ‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’ 1:28:53

12M ago1:28:53

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Larry is joined by historian and author Yuval Noah Harari in front of an audience at Live Talks L.A. to discuss his newest book, ‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI.’ They begin their conversation by talking about the nature of information and how it's been manipulated throughout human history, starting with the…

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Abby Phillip on ‘NewsNight with Abby Phillip’ 57:52

1y ago57:52

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Larry is joined by journalist and host of CNN’s ‘NewsNight’, Abby Phillip, and they begin their conversation by discussing Donald Trump and his influence on the news media and the Republican Party. They then pivot to Kamala Harris and shine a light on her meteoric rise to the top of the Democratic ticket and break down the effectiveness of her medi…

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Will Packer on ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ 1:17:19

1y ago1:17:19

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Larry weighs in on the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. He’s then joined by producer Will Packer to discuss his new Peacock limited series ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’. They begin their conversation by discussing the premise and history behind the project, which leads to a discussion about the art of creating content in tod…

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S04E04: Justin Hendrix 38:18

1y ago38:18

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For this episode, we sit down with Justin Hendrix, CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, a new nonprofit media venture concerned with the intersection of technology and democracy. With years of experience in covering tech policy issues, we chat about a bunch of different issues, including privacy, misinformation and disinformation, elections and the…

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Sophia Cai on the DNC 1:11:48

1y ago1:11:48

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Larry weighs in on the state of the presidential race and shares some of dates of his upcoming tour. He’s then joined by Sophia Cai from Axios and they begin their conversation by talking about Kamala Harris’s historic rise to Democratic presidential nominee and the change in party dynamics after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. They then examine…

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Langston Kerman on ‘Bad Poetry’ 1:08:52

1y ago1:08:52

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Larry is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Langston Kerman to talk about his brand new Netflix stand-up comedy special ‘Bad Poetry’, streaming on Aug. 20th. They begin their conversation by breaking down different types of comedy writing and examining Langston’s process when coming up with themes for a special. This leads to discussions about d…

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Marion Jones on the Olympics and Driven Inc. 1:08:14

1y ago1:08:14

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Larry weighs in on his favorite moments from the 2024 Olympics so far, Tim Walz, Trump’s wild press conference, and the state of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. He’s then joined by former world champion track-and-field athlete Marion Jones and they begin their conversation by discussing her journey from teenage phenom athlete to a star on th…

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S04E03: Rumman Chowdhury 41:10

1y ago41:10

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In this episode, we talk with Rumman Chowdhury, a data scientist and social scientist and the CEO of the tech nonprofit Humane Intelligence, which builds a community of practice around evaluations of AI models. Rumman the United States Science Envoy for Artificial Intelligence. We ask Rumman about AI and how it intersects with humanity, the role of…

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Governor Wes Moore on the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris 46:28

1y ago46:28

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Larry weighs in on this week’s attacks against Kamala Harris by the right-wing media. He’s then joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore and they begin their conversation by discussing the many accomplishments Moore has achieved for his state, and the general mood of the Democratic Party after Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Kamala Harris steppe…

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Scott Galloway on ‘The Algebra of Wealth’ 1:23:47

1y ago1:23:47

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Larry weighs in on Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race. He’s then joined by professor, author, and entrepreneur Scott Galloway; they begin their conversation by discussing the art of doing interviews, the state of mainstream TV as a viable information source, and the schism between left and right political ideologies (16:47). They then …