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Overheard with Evan Smith
by Austin PBS and Overheard with Evan Smith
OVERHEARD WITH EVAN SMITH brings you in-depth interviews with today's most fascinating public figures - politicians, authors, artists, actors, journalists, activists, and business people - always with an eye toward the news and always with a sense of humor.
Episodes
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Rahm Emanuel: Will he run for president?
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel talks to Evan Smith about his political future, why the American Dream feels out of reach for so many Americans, and what he would do differently on healthcare.
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Robert Draper: Can Democrats win in Texas this year?
Journalist Robert Draper is a domestic correspondent for The New York Times and an author of six books. He has written about prominent figures on the right, from President Trump to George W. Bush, and the influence of Charlie Kirk on the direction of the GOP. Here he discusses what it's like to...
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Margaret Brown: Yogurt Shop Murders
Margaret Brown, the director of HBO"s "Yogurt Shop Murders" discusses how the cold case was finally solved after more than 30 years, and her career making documentaries.
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Pamela Colloff: Weaponizing the criminal justice system
Journalist Pamela Colloff is a reporter at ProPublica and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. She discusses her book "Catch the Devil," the criminal justice system and a con man in Florida who weaponized it.
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Mark Kelly: "They're not going to shut me up."
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) discusses the Trump administration's efforts to demote him, the war in Iran, if political norms will return to the U.S., and his his wife, former Representative Gabby Giffords.
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Jeffrey Goldberg: "The enthusiastic lip smacking embrace of indecency."
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of "The Atlantic" and moderator of "Washington Week With The Atlantic" on PBS discusses the the state of U.S. politics, how the publication has grown its subscribers, and how the magazine will remain "by humans, about humans, made by humans and for humans."
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Emil Wakim: On being an SNL cast member in its 50h season
Comedian Emil Wakim discusses his career and how he made history as the first Lebanese-American cast member of "Saturday Night Live" during SNL's milestone 50th season.
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Tim Miller: Trump's second term is worse than he thought it would be
Political commentator, writer and host of The Bulwark podcast, Tim Miller, talks about the Trump administration, the Iran war, immigration and deportations, and the future of American elections.
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Jon Ralston: How Harry Reid became a political titan
Award-winning journalist Jon Ralston has covered American politics for more than 35 years. He discusses the current national political landscape and his biography, The Game Changer, about Nevada political titan and former Speaker of the House, Harry Reid.
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Hetty Lui McKinnon: Bold flavors make vegetarian dishes memorable
James Beard Award-winning author Hetty Lui McKinnon discusses her cookbook "Linger" and how she thinks her recipe's bold flavors make these vegetarian dishes memorable.
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Daniel Lubetzky: How the Holocaust shaped his life
KIND Snacks CEO and Shark on "Shark Tank" Daniel Lubetzky discusses his career, the influence of his Holocaust survivor father, and his efforts to build societal bridges on common ground.
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Neko Case: How her childhood led to a genre-spanning music career
Singer-songwriter Neko Case discusses her difficult childhood, how she found music that led to a genre-spanning career, and she talks about her memoir "The Harder I Fight The More I Love You" and her eighth studio album, "Neon Grey Midnight Green."
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David Byrne: His career with the Talking Heads and new album "Who Is The Sky?"
Legendary singer-songwriter, visual artist, writer and filmmaker, David Byrne, discusses his career as the founding member of the Talking Heads and his album "Who Is The Sky?"
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Jeff Tweedy: Triple Album "Twilight Override"
Founding member of Grammy Award-winning rock band Wilco, singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy talks about his solo triple album "Twilight Override."
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Mitch Albom: Best-selling author to philanthropist
Best-selling author Mitch Albom discusses his sports writing career, authoring books including "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "Twice." He also talks about the nonprofit organizations he's started in Detroit and Haiti.
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Ibram X. Kendi: "Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers"
National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi discusses his storied career, racism in America, and his book "Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers."
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Joyce Vance: Trump administration and the changes in federal separation of powers
Former U.S. attorney and MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance discusses the changes in federal separation of powers and her book "Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy."
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John Bolton: Former National Security Advisor gets candid about Donald Trump
Former national security advisor John Bolton discusses current politics including Donald Trump, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, China, NATO and border security.
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Richard Linklater:
Golden Globe and BAFTA Award-winning film director Richard Linklater discusses current events in his career and his two newest movies, Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague.
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Jane Goodall: One of her final television interviews
In one of her final television interviews, the world-renowned conservationist and ethologist, Jane Goodall, discusses her legendary career with her groundbreaking studies into the lives of wild chimpanzees. Committed until the end, she recounts her work through the Jane Goodall Institute.
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Christopher Cross: How early success was a "blessing and a curse"
Christopher Cross, a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, joins Evan to talk about his long and legendary career, his massive success early in his career, and what the future holds for him.
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Historian Peniel E. Joseph: how 1963 was a pivotal year for Civil Rights
Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, a lead historian on Black power, discusses the tumult and hope brought on by the civil rights movement, how it relates to the moment America finds itself in right now, and his book, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution.
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Jonathan Capehart: Journalism was "a calling"
Pulitzer Prize-winner and co-host of The Weekend on MSNBC Jonathan Capehart shares stories from his life, career, and his hope for continued progress in America.
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Jason Isbell on how new album required an emotional deep dive
Jason Isbell, a six-time Grammy Award winning musician, discusses his career spanning his time as a member of Drive-By Truckers, his solo work, and his new album, Foxes in the Snow.
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Atlantic Journalist Ashley Parker on the Signal group chat leak
Ashley Parker, a three time Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Evan to discuss the magazine's coverage of the Signal group chat, her approach to covering the Trump administration, and her experience at other news outlets.
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NPR's Katherine Maher on the Congressional hearing, bias in public media
Katherine Maher, President and CEO of National Public Radio, joins Evan fresh off her testimony in front of Congress to talk about the hearing, NPR's mission, and the perceived bias in public media.
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Lawrence Wright's new novel explores the clashing cultures within Israel and Palestine
Lawrence Wright joins Overheard once more to discuss his latest novel, The Human Scale, as well as his knack for timely storytelling, and how he hopes fiction can inspire change.
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Dr. Celine Gounder and the state of public health in America
With outbreaks of measles and bird flu dominating headlines, Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News Medical Contributor, joins to discuss current public health issues and how Americans can keep themselves informed and protected.
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Jason Reitman on recreating early SNL and his father's legacy
Academy Award nominated director Jason Reitman joins Evan to discuss his latest film, Saturday Night, as well as his growth as a filmmaker and his relationship with his legendary father, Ivan Reitman.
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A Post-Mortem of the 2024 Election with David Axelrod
David Axelrod, former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama, looks back at the 2024 election, analyzes missteps by the democrats, and discusses the future of the country under Trump's second term.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett on how Democrats should push back against Trump
In a time of government upheaval on the federal level, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett joins Evan to discuss her efforts to challenge and resist it, and offers ideas on how her party should respond as well.
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Michele Norris Explores America's Views on Race
Peabody-award winning journalist Michele Norris examines how her latest book, "Our Hidden Conversations," provides a window into America's views on race during a tumultuous time.
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Former FBI agent Frank Figiliuzzi and the unsolved cases along America's highways
Former FBI agent Frank Figliuzzi discusses his book, Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers, and his career as an investigator at the bureau.
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Fargo Showrunner Noah Hawley, mastering the art of adaptation
Noah Hawley, creator of the TV series Fargo, joins Overheard to discuss his career in entertainment from novels to movies, and his creative approach to adapting films into series.
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Kirk Goldsberry on the analytics revolution taking over basketball
Kirk Goldsberry, sports writer and one of the leading experts in basketball analytics, discusses how deep statistical analysis is changing the sport of basketball and how the NBA scouts talent and approaches the game strategically.
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Voting Rights Journalist Ari Berman and the antidemocratic movement in America
Ari Berman, the national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones, discusses his new book, Minority Rule, which charts antidemocratic efforts throughout the nation, chronicling how a wide range of voter suppression tactics threaten the survival of representative government in America.
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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff reflects on a whirlwind 2024 campaign
Douglas Emhoff, second gentleman of the United States, discusses the presidential election, the issues he sees facing the nation, and the future of America.
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Bradley Whitford
Actor and producer Bradley Whitford, from hit shows such as The West Wing and The Handmaid's Tale, joins the program to chat about his long career in film and television and political activism.
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Charlie Sykes
Charlie Sykes, the former editor at large of the Bulwark, joins Evan to discuss the changing political climate across the country, particularly on the conservative side. Sykes provides insight on Trump, the election, and the key issues that will sway voters this election cycle.
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Margaret Cho
Comedian Margaret Cho joins Evan to chat about her comedy origins from a young age in San Francisco and how she keeps the passion for stand-up burning years later.
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Judy Woodruff
Judy Woodruff, former PBS NewsHour anchor and special correspondent, talks about her career, media, and her new reporting project "America at a Crossroads" as she explores what is at the heart of the great political divide in America.
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Kara Swisher
Longtime tech journalist, podcaster, and author Kara Swisher joins the program with her insight on the people behind the tech industry and artificial intelligence. Swisher's latest book, a memoir, is titled Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
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Barbara McQuade
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses the age of disinformation, the negative impacts of social media, and her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.
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Indigo Girls
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls reflect on their storied musical careers,the changes they've witnessed in the music industry, and their recent resurgence thanks to the Barbie movie.
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Paula Kerger
Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS, discusses the impact of public television on communities and the way PBS has addressed issues around media, culture, education and technology.
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Jonathan Eig
Bestselling author and award winning biographer Jonathan Eig joins Evan to discuss his book on Martin Luther King, Jr., King: A Life, and the demystification of the man who has been made into a larger than life figure.
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Martin Baron
Longtime journalist and newspaper editor Martin Baron joins Evan to discuss his storied career in journalism and his first book, Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and the Washington Post which covers the 2016 Presidential Election and Jeff Bezos' purchase of the Post.
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Ben McKenzie
Ben McKenzie, star of hit shows like Gotham and Southland, discusses his new book, Easy Money, and the impact cryptocurrency's rising popularity has on everyday people. Ben also reminisces on his career and what got him into acting.
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Katie Benner
Katie Benner, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Justice Department reporter for the New York Times, discusses the indictments against former president Donald Trump and the legal fallout of the cases.
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Jake Tapper
CNN anchor Jake Tapper joins Evan Smith to discuss his new book, All the Demons Are Here: A Thriller, and journalism and news media's relationship with truth in the modern age.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
OVERHEARD WITH EVAN SMITH brings you in-depth interviews with today's most fascinating public figures - politicians, authors, artists, actors, journalists, activists, and business people - always with an eye toward the news and always with a sense of humor.
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