Episode 51: David Axelrod on the Cubs and the Candidates, and Kenya Barris on “Black-ish”
In this episode, Obama’s former campaign strategist talks Clinton and the Cubs, a mathematician rocks out, and the “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris vents a little. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
7 Okt 201655min
Episode 49: The State of Debate and Colson Whitehead’s Underground Railroad
In this episode, Colson Whitehead reimagines the Underground Railroad, Jill Lepore assesses the sorry state of political debate,and Sharon Horgan finds humor in “Divorce.” Hosted by Simplecast, an...
23 Sep 201655min
Episode 48: High-Fashion Hijabs, Jill Soloway, and Bluesman Blind Joe Death
In this episode, Jill Soloway, the creator of “Transparent,” goes after the patriarchy; a Muslim designer unveils high-fashion hijabs; and we look at the tragic life and lasting influence of the guita...
16 Sep 201655min
Episode 47: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Ups and Downs of Ayahuasca
In this episode, Ariel Levy investigates ayahuasca, an ancient Amazonian hallucinogen, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks with David Remnick about the mortality rates of athletes. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
9 Sep 201655min
Episode 46: Gary Johnson, Angel Olsen, and a Bee Stylist
In this episode, Libertarian Presidential nominee Gary Johnson talks guns and marijuana, dead bees are beautified, and actor Reed Birney reads Donald Barthelme’s classic short story about the school y...
2 Sep 201655min
Special Preview: Gary Johnson’s Bid for the White House
The Libertarian Gary Johnson is an E.P.A.-supporting gun-rights advocate who appreciates a good edible, and he wants your vote for President. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....
30 Aug 201616min
Episode 45: Father Pfleger, Larry David, and the History of Autism
Larry David vents, and a Chicago priest delivers a sermon to gang members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...
26 Aug 201655min
Episode 44: Russia Then and Now, and the Bard of Katonah
In this episode, a Nobel Prize winner talks about the pain of the fall of the Soviet Union, David Remnick remembers the coup the failed, and Hillary Clinton’s top policy advisor considers the problem ...
19 Aug 201655min
