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The Homecoming of Director James Gray
Today, director James Gray is back! We start by diving into the aftermath of Ad Astra (7:25), returning home to Queens with Armageddon Time (12:00) a…
3 years, 5 months ago
Comedian Nick Kroll is Going Through Changes
Today, we’re joined by comedian Nick Kroll! To begin, we dive into the origin of Little Big Boy, his first stand-up special in ten years (4:40), his …
3 years, 5 months ago
The Transformation of Actor Eddie Redmayne
Today we’re joined by Oscar-winning actor, Eddie Redmayne! We discuss how he embodied serial killer Charles Cullen in The Good Nurse (8:12), playing …
3 years, 5 months ago
How Congresswoman Cori Bush Reimagines Politics
Today we’re joined by Congresswoman Cori Bush! Back in 2020, Bush made history as the first Black woman elected to represent Missouri’s First Congres…
3 years, 5 months ago
Back to School with Quinta Brunson (‘Abbott Elementary’)
Today we’re joined by “Abbott Elementary” creator and star, Quinta Brunson! On the heels of its two historic wins at this year’s Emmys, we discuss th…
3 years, 6 months ago
Writer Sandra Cisneros is a ‘Woman Without Shame’
Today we’re joined by beloved author Sandra Cisneros! We discuss her first poetry collection in 28 years, Woman Without Shame (4:40), why she chooses…
3 years, 6 months ago
Understanding the Midterms with Reporter Astead Herndon (The New York Times)
With the US midterms approaching, we’re joined by New York Times political reporter and host of The Run-Up, Astead Herndon. We start by examining thi…
3 years, 6 months ago
Comedian Billy Eichner, Street to Screen
Today we’re joined by Billy Eichner! We discuss the release of his groundbreaking rom-com Bros (4:22), how the film drew inspiration from James L. Br…
3 years, 6 months ago
Storytelling with ‘Atlanta’ Director Hiro Murai
Today, we’re joined by director Hiro Murai! With the return of Atlanta (5:06), we discuss the homecoming of this final season (7:14), Murai’s connect…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Aftermath of 9/11
Last fall, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we turned to the work of photographer Joel Meyerowitz. In the aftermath of that fateful day, …
3 years, 6 months ago