Best Jamie Benson Podcasts (2025)

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" A Sheer Execution of Power." The Reporters' Roundtable. February 14, 2025 44:17

3d ago44:17

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Musk in the Oval. Mass Firings. GOP Afraid of Trump. Where Are the Democrats? “The Price of Eggs.” Cuts Will Hurt. Trump Bans AP Reporters. Trump’s Own Gulf. Cabinet Forced Through. Constitutional Crisis. Trump Takes The Kennedy Center. With Geoff Earle, US Deputy Political Editor, Mail Online, Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico and L…

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3.14-7th Heaven with Maria Banson 36:20

1d ago36:20

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Send us a text Today's episode is my 100th episode(!) and my conversation about the 1927 film 7th Heaven. My friend Maria Banson from the Brunello Bombshell newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the connection between Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell that began with this film, the religious undertones that keep cropping up throu…

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3.13-Filmmaker Interview with Victoria Warmerdam and Trent 27:17

5d ago27:17

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Victoria Warmerdam and Trent, the director and producer of the short film "I'm Not a Robot," a story of a woman who discovers that she might just be a robot and how she deals with that realization. Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film straight from Victoria's own experience, the wonderful …

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Trump Overwhelms the Media. With crack Media reporter/analyst, Oliver Darcy. 39:39

6d ago39:39

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The Trump administration is issuing a steady stream of controversial executive orders that are testing Congress, the courts, and the Constitution. This "flooding the zone with shit" strategy is making it difficult for the media to keep up and provide in-depth coverage. Today Bill speaks with leading Media Reporter, Oliver Darcy. Darcy, formerly wit…

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"The Chaos Comes First." The Reporters' Roundtable. Feb. 7, 2025 41:48

10d ago41:48

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Gaza Chaos. Trump Never Changes. Elon’s Power Grab. Will Trump Dump Musk? USAID and Soft Power Gone. Rubio Falls In Line. Powerless Democrats. NYC Mayor’s Race. Shutdown Coming. Constitutional Crisis Already Here. Will Court Orders Be Ignored? With Maya King, Political Reporter for the New York Times based in New York, Philip Bump, Columnist for th…

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3.12-Sunrise with Joe Cruz 44:17

9d ago44:17

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Send us a text Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Sunrise: The Song of Two Humans. My friend Joe Cruz from the Joe's Video Club newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about how modern filmmakers could take a lesson from Murnau in trusting the audience to understand the story based on visuals alone, how we disagree w…

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It is never too late! 9:50

9d ago9:50

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In this episode, Jamie gives you examples of numerous people who started their entrepreneurial journey late, from Bernard Marcus & Arthur Blank with Home Depot, to Colonel Harland Sanders with KFC, and why the message is simple - it is never too late to start that entrepreneurial dream, today!

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3.11 Filmmaker Interview with Adam J. Graves 28:31

12d ago28:31

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Adam J. Graves, the director of the short film "Anuja," a story of two young sisters working in a garment factory in India. Listen to hear some staggering statistics about the number of children around the world engaged in child labor, the importance of casting the film from real children that live in …

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It takes Chutzpah. With Senator Ron Wyden 36:54

13d ago36:54

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In this episode Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses the chaotic first weeks of the Trump administration, including the firing of inspectors general, threats to federal spending, and Trump's nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary. Wyden criticizes Trump's disregard for the law and his attempts to undermine the federal government. He argues D…

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"That's what he does." The Reporters' Roundtable-January 31, 2025 39:42

17d ago39:42

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DC Plane Crash. Consoler-in-chief-Not. False DEI Blame. Funds Freeze Fail. POTUS Power Grab. Deportation Theater. GOP Congress Capitulates. Democrats Muted. Flooding the Zone. Tight Confirmations. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, John Bennett, White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Cal…

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3.10 The Last Command with Vicki Lesley 36:33

16d ago36:33

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Send us a text Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film The Last Command. My friend Vicki Lesley from the Meandering Over the Pebbles newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about how actors were able to use their eyes to convey emotion in silent films, how audiences might have understood the film at the time, and how the …

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3.9 Filmmaker Interview with Luke Shelley, Jenna-Louise Hawkins, and Sophie Stacey 36:25

18d ago36:25

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Luke Shelley, Jenna-Louise Hawkins, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "What We Wished We Could Be," a story of a young couple dealing with illness as a result of contaminated blood. Listen to hear about Jenna-Louise's personal experience that inspired the story, so…

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What Democrats Must Do. With Rep. Mark Pocan 34:14

20d ago34:14

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Trump's back in and tearing up the Constitution, the Federal Government and the World Order. What can elected Democrats do? In this pod, Bill talks with Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin. He is a a long-time advocate for progressive policies. He was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s second congressional district in 2013. A small…

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"So much outrage." The Reporters' Roundtable-January 24, 2025 49:30

24d ago49:30

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J6 Pardons. Pardon Backlash. Executive Order Theater. Birthright Citizenship. No Appeal to Unity. Hegseth Vote. Gabbard Iffy. Ramaswamy Out. Musk’s Power. Trump to NC and CA. With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at The National Journal, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter at HuffPost and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter at NOTUS. Today's Bill Press Po…

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You're spending too much! 46:16

24d ago46:16

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Host Jamie Gruber welcomes in cost reduction consultant Shawn Stratton, to discuss the ways you can drastically reduce your every day costs, in business and your personal life!

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3.8 97th Oscar Nominees 13:16

24d ago13:16

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Send us a text The nominees for the 97rth Academy Awards are here. Take a listen to hear the full list, some fun trivia facts about the nominees, and my personal thoughts on the films that made the cut as well as those that were snubbed. You can check out the full list of nominees on my Substack newsletter at theoscarproject.substack.com. While you…

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3.7 Underworld with Jeff Kramer 29:40

25d ago29:40

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Send us a text Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Underworld. My friend Jeff Kramer from The Death Star Human Resources Department Newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about other films that start off with a heist like this one, how the idea of a mobster has changed over the last century of film, and some of the f…

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It IS As Bad As We Thought. With Susan Glasser of The New Yorker 33:20

27d ago33:20

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Susan Glasser, is a staff writer at The New Yorker based in Washington, D.C., writes a weekly column on life in Washington and is a host of the Political Scene podcast. She is the co-author of “The Divider,” a best-selling history of Donald Trump in the White House, which she co-wrote with her husband, Peter Baker. She and Bill talk about the Trump…

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"A simmering beef." The Reporters' Roundtable-January 17, 2025 44:00

1M ago44:00

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DOD-Hegseth In. DOJ-Bondi In. DNI-Gabbard?? Trump Dumps Turner. Biden’s Warning. TikTok Survives. Day One Exec. Orders. Deep Freeze Inauguration. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House-Politics Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, Jason Dick, Editor in Chief at CQ-Roll Call and Arthur Delaney, Senior Politics Repor…

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3.6 Wildfire Aid Resources 10:17

30d ago10:17

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Send us a text In the wake of the wildfires in Los Angeles, I wanted to leave some links to resources you can use if you are affected, or if you want to help those in need. I also provide a brief schedule update for the podcast in the next few weeks. LA Fire Mutual Aid Resources-central repository for all sorts of resources including meals, donatio…

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How to earn BIG money from attending Gobundance Events 21:05

1M ago21:05

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Host Jamie Gruber gives you THREE simple steps of how he has made money after attending Gobundance events.

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3.5 Two Arabian Knights with Shawna Carroll 35:37

1M ago35:37

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Send us a text Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Two Arabian Knights. My friend Shawna Carroll from Notes from Post newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the key players involved in the film (including someone you might know better as a famous monster), how you could easily remake this film with Bugs Bunny a…

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It was the (personal) economy. With CNN's Ron Brownstein 32:36

1M ago32:36

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This episode examines what went wrong in 2024 and how Democrats can win back the House, Senate, and White House after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. Our guest is one of the smartest political writers in the country. Ron Brownstein is a CNN Senior Political Analyst, and Senior Editor at Atlantic Magazine. He analyzes the factor…

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"Spectacles are Created. "The Reporter's Roundtable-January 10, 2025 44:22

1M ago44:22

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Trump Sentenced. Trump’s SCOTUS? Jimmy Carter. Biden Dings Trump. Trump & Obama Chatting. Trump on Greenland. Use the Military? Fact-Free Facebook. One Big GOP Bill? John Fetterman? With Phillip Bump, National Columnist at The Washington Post and author of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter, Amanda Becker, Journalist covering politics and Washin…

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3.4 Tempest with Amanda Kusek 33:59

1M ago33:59

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Send us a text Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film Tempest. My friend Amanda Kusek from The 90-Minute Movie newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the nature of shifting character dynamics throughout a film, how we see historical events through the lens of film, and almost being able to hear the voice of an act…

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This strategy will make you a MILLIONAIRE in 2025 29:36

1M ago29:36

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Jamie explains the multiple strategies he used to get him on the road to success following his departure from corporate America, that will help you get to where you want to be, in 2025.

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3.3 Filmmaker Interview with Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey 23:06

1M ago23:06

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "A Matter of Minutes," a story of a young woman facing a life threatening situation at a house party. Listen to hear about Phoebe's personal experience that inspired the story, how the film use…

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Can the MAGA Agenda be Stopped? With Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Today’s Bill Press Pod is a wide-ranging discussion between Bill and Congressman Jared Huffman on the political landscape following the 2024 election. Huffman is a Democrat representing the 2nd Congressional District in California. They talked about the contrast between the peaceful transition of power in 2025 and the chaos of January 6, 2021. They…

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3.2 2025 Film Preview 11:29

1M ago11:29

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Send us a text Today's episode is a rundown of all the biggest films (and some not so big) that will be coming out in wide release in 2025. These dates are always subject to change, so be sure to subscribe to The Oscar Project newsletter to stay up to date on all the new releases coming your way each and every week.…

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3.1 Street Angel with Beth Lisogorsky 39:56

1M ago39:56

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Send us a text Happy New Year! The Oscar Project returns to its origins today with a conversation about the 1928 film Street Angel. My friend Beth Lisogorsky from Beth's TV & Film Recommendations joins me to discuss the film and we talk about some modern analogues to the love story, how certain stars were able to make the transition from silent to …

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"A Test for Donald Trump." The Reporter's Roundtable. January 3, 2025 46:04

1M ago46:04

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Speaker Race. Fallout From Race. Small GOP House Margin. Hegseth Up First. Gabbard, Patel, RFK Jr. Next. First 24 Hours. First 100 Days. J6 Pardons. Carter’s Legacy. With Sarah Wire, Senior National Political Correspondent for USA Today, Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal Hotline and Jasmine Wright, Reporter at NOTUS. Today's Bill Press Pod …

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2.62 2024 Podcast Year in Review 20:43

2M ago20:43

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Send us a text It's time for my 2024 podcast year in review where I count down the 12 most listened to episode of the year. Check back in this podcast feed for all the episodes mentioned.

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A New Appreciation of Jimmy Carter with Jonathan Alter 37:24

2M ago37:24

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In this episode, an in-depth discussion of the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, as seen through the eyes of presidential historian Jonathan Alter. The key points: Carter's remarkable journey from a relatively unknown Georgia governor to becoming the 39th U.S. President, and how the Watergate scandal helped propel him to the Wh…

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President Carter: The 60 Minutes Interviews 36:21

2M ago36:21

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President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29th at the age of 100, sat down with 60 Minutes three times during his long life: once while in office; once soon after losing his re-election bid; and once in his golden years. In all of the interviews, he was candid -- sometimes even a bit bitter -- about his political adversaries, his personal values…

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2.61 Top 10s of 2024 19:35

2M ago19:35

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Send us a text Today's episode is the first of several year end episodes where I recap 2024 and look ahead into 2025. First up are my top 10s of 2024 where my lists include: Top movie books I read in 2024 Top short film of 2024 Biggest surprises and disappointments of 2024 Top first time watches in 2024 Top films of 2024 Be sure to check out my Sub…

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Reprise: Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal: The Department of Retribution 59:17

2M ago59:17

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As we are taking a holiday break, we are re-running two of the episodes of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal series that we produced before the election. We produced it to warn people of what was coming if Trump were reelected, but now we think it's just as important for people to understand what we can actually expect in the next four ye…

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Reprise: Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal: The End of Vaccine Mandates. 40:33

2M ago40:33

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As The Bill Press Pod team takes a holiday break, we decided to re-run two of the episodes of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal series that we produced before the election. Though we produced it to warn people of what was coming if Trump were reelected, we think it's just as important now for people to understand what we can now actually …

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2.60 2024 Documentaries Recap 23:40

2M ago23:40

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Send us a text I am joined on the podcast today by fellow Substack author Vicki Lesley where we sit down to discuss 2024 in documentaries. We review the Oscar short lists that were announced earlier this week, and talk about a few of our favorites as well as some of the titles that were missing from these lists. The full list of short listed docume…

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"There is no Plan B." The Reporter's Roundtable-12/19/2024 41:53

2M ago41:53

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2 Days to Govt Shutdown. Elon has the Power. Johnson Out? Can Musk Last? Gaetz Scandal Report. New Hegseth Drama. Gabbard in Trouble. Indict Liz Cheney? ABC Caves to Trump. CEO’s Bend the Knee. Drone Mania. With Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA Today and Lynn Sweet, Washington…

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2.59 97th Oscar Shortlist Reaction 8:31

2M ago8:31

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Send us a text In today's episode, I look over the Oscar shortlists for ten categories that were released by The Academy this morning and provide initial reactions. The categories with announced shortlists are: Documentary Feature Documentary Short Subject International Feature Makeup and Hairstyling Sound Original Score Original Song Animated Shor…

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"A clown car collection of cabinet members." With Mother Jones' David Corn 40:20

2M ago40:20

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Today’s guest is David Corn, the Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones, the progressive magazine and website. He is also and MSNBC contributor. He and Bill talk about the slate of cabinet nominees selected by President Trump, highlighting concerns about their lack of qualifications, experience, and potential conflicts of interest. David says Tru…

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"The Normalization of Trump." The Reporter's Roundtable-December 13, 2024 47:40

2M ago47:40

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Hegseth Rising. Gabbard Drama. Patel vs FBI. Elon and Vivek. Moguls to Mar-a-Lago. Trump vs The Media. Trump Normalized. Killer to Folk Hero. Syria Fallout. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief, The National Journal and John Bennett, White House C…

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2.58 Filmmaker Interview with Aryasb Feiz 10:47

2M ago10:47

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Aryasb Feiz, the director of the short film "Tomorrow," a story of a young boy fighting for survival in the streets of Shiraz in the 1970s. The film is currently qualified for the 97th Academy Awards. Listen to hear a little bit about the meaning behind the title of the film, the ideas behind the devel…

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2.57 Filmmaker Interview with Nebojsa Slijepcevic 19:14

2M ago19:14

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Nebojsa Slijepcevic, the director of the short film "The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent," a story of one man who decided to stand up for those being persecuted unfairly. The film is currently qualified for the 97th Academy Awards. Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film and the true story it…

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Syria. The World. Under Trump 2.0 with Joe Cirincione 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Today’s guest is our go to man on Foreign Policy and National Security, Joe Cirincione. He is the former President of the Plowshares Fund and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He and Bill cover a wide range of global crises and upheaval, including the sudden collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and …

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"A Tumultuous Transition." The Reporter's Roundtable-December 6, 2024 40:11

2M ago40:11

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Hegseth in Trouble. Vetting Fails. Gabbard in Doubt. Musk on the Hill. Biden Pardons Hunter. Pardon Trump’s Enemies? Biden’s Last Month Goals. Slim House Majority. With Maya King, Southeast Politics Reporter at The New York Times, Emily Gooden, Senior White House Correspondent for DailyMail.com and Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline. Today…

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2.56 Filmmaker Interview with Emiliano Bolado, Isaac Bell, and Madalyn Horcher 50:45

2M ago50:45

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Isaac Bell, Emiliano Bolado, and Madalyn Horcher, three of the creative forces behind the short film "Over the Board," a story of two long lost brothers who connect over a shared interest in chess. Isaac stars with his twin brother Elijah (who sadly was not available to join the conversation) and the f…

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"The Authoritarian Olympics." - With Norm Ornstein 42:33

3M ago42:33

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Norm Ornstein, an Emeritus Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the implications of Donald Trump's appointments to key government positions if he becomes president again in 2024. Ornstein expresses concern about Trump's plan to appoint individuals who would undermine democratic institutions, such as the FBI, national intelligence…

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2.55 Filmmaker Interview with Marco Perego 18:50

2M ago18:50

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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Marco Pergeo, the director of the short film "Dovecote," a intimate look at one woman's preparation to leave prison. Filmed in a working women's prison in Venice and featuring actual inmates, the film stars Zoe Saldaña and is qualified for the 97th Academy Awards. Listen to hear about how Marco came to…

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Roy Cohn is Not an Enigma 34:32

3M ago34:32

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When Donald Trump delivered a birthday toast to power lawyer Roy Cohn, back in 1986, 60 Minutes was there to record the future president's tribute to Cohn's loyalty. Much has been written about Cohn's influence on the young Trump and by listening through 60 Minutes' two interviews with Cohn, you can hear why the notorious lawyer is the subject of s…

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