Lights, Camera, Crime: How the "Action TV News" Format Harmed Black America
Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Layla A. Jones joins Michael to talk about her writing on how the Philly-born "Action News" television format portrayed and harmed black people. Original air date 5 Apri...
5 Apr 202228min
'Servant of the People': Watching Ukranian President Zelenskyy's former TV show
Variety's Chief TV Critic Daniel D'Addario joins Michael to talk about 'Servant of the People', the former Ukranian TV show that stars now-President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which has become a favorite on...
4 Apr 202212min
How Putin Derailed China’s Dream and Betrayed His Allies
Michael talks with Paul Webster Hare, former British Ambassador to Cuba, now enior Lecturer in international relations at the Frederick S Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, about hi...
1 Apr 202220min
Finally, We're Talking About Hunter Biden's Laptop
Michael offers a commentary on what has been found on and discussed about the laptop of Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, after the Washington Post posted a story on it - and he welcomes Senior Na...
31 Mar 202225min
Missing Phone Records: Will Attorney General Merrick Garland Indict President Trump?
Michael offers a commentary after we learn of 7+ hours of missing White House phone records from January 6th, 2021. Original air date 30 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...
30 Mar 202229min
Staged: Will Smith vs. Chris Rock
Michael offers commentary on headlines that highlight evidence suggesting the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap at this week's Oscar Awards was staged. Original air date 29 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, ...
29 Mar 202219min
Robert Costa on Ginni Thomas Texts Urging Overturning of 2020 Election
Michael talks with CBS News Chief Election & Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa about Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, texting the White House Chief of Staff Mark Meado...
28 Mar 202227min
Prolonged Grief Is Now Officially A Disorder. How Long Should Grief Take?
Michael talks with Ellen Barry at the New York Times about how the field of Psychiatry has officially decided that "prolonged grief" is now a disorder, and therefore can be treated and billed for. Als...
25 Mar 202229min
