Is Anything Left That Brings Americans Together?

Is Anything Left That Brings Americans Together?

What do Americans still have in common? Michael sits down with Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to explore the rise and fall of the American monoculture. From 'I Love Lucy' and 'Seinfeld' to streaming algorithms and TikTok feeds, they unpack how infinite choice fractured shared experience, weakened social glue, and may even be deepening political and cultural divides. Is sports the last thing left that unites us—or is the monoculture gone for good? Original air date 20 January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Classified Documents, President Biden, Religion in Congress, and Tyre Nichols

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Classified Documents, President Biden, Religion in Congress, and Tyre Nichols

Senator Chris Coons joins Michael in studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the news of the day. Original air date 27 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz...

27 Jan 202326min

Who Was Jamal Khashoggi? Washington Post Columnist Jason Rezaian Responds to Pompeo Characterizations

Who Was Jamal Khashoggi? Washington Post Columnist Jason Rezaian Responds to Pompeo Characterizations

Michael talks to Washington Post Global Opinions Columnist Jason Rezaian, following comments from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Rezaian's former colleague, murdered journalist Jamal Khas...

26 Jan 202323min

Swing Voters Are Divided Over A Proposed Non-Compete Ban

Swing Voters Are Divided Over A Proposed Non-Compete Ban

Rich Thau, President of the research firm Engagious, talks with Michael about a controversial proposal from the Federal Trade Commission that could affect millions of American workers, regarding the u...

25 Jan 202322min

The LAPD Bans "Thin Blue Line" Flags

The LAPD Bans "Thin Blue Line" Flags

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Michael offers a commentary on how people support - or don't support - law enforcement, looking at a piece in the LA Times, "LAPD ban of 'thin b...

24 Jan 202331min

The Murdaugh Slayings Explained: WSJ's Valerie Bauerline on Day 1 of Trial

The Murdaugh Slayings Explained: WSJ's Valerie Bauerline on Day 1 of Trial

Valerie Bauerline has owned the story of South Carolina ex-attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder case for The Wall Street Journal. She speaks with Michael on the opening day of the trial, which begins today...

23 Jan 202318min

Politics of Rock: Remembering a 2004 conversation with David Crosby

Politics of Rock: Remembering a 2004 conversation with David Crosby

Rock musician David Crosby has passed away at 81 years old. Michael and TC reminisce over his 2004 interview with the Hall of Fame member, during the height of the Iraq war. Original air date 20 Janua...

20 Jan 202315min

Admiral James Stavridis on US Goals in Ukraine

Admiral James Stavridis on US Goals in Ukraine

Michael welcomes back Retired Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, with his latest thoughts on the US involvement in Ukraine, plus, ocean pirates are back, and more conversat...

19 Jan 202323min

For Major Sports Mementos, Trust But Verify

For Major Sports Mementos, Trust But Verify

During New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's historic home run stretch this past MLB season, Michael spoke with David Waldstein at The New York Times on his piece "For Major Milestones, MLB Trusts bu...

18 Jan 202320min

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