Podcast Episodes

Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will Ferrell and Harper Steele.

Episode 21

The superstar comedian and his best friend and collaborator discuss the journey that deepened their friendship.

1 year, 4 months ago

From The Book Review: Jennifer Egan on 'A Visit from the Goon Squad'

We’re off for Labor Day weekend, but are excited to bring you a great episode of The Book Review podcast. As part of The New York Times Book Review’s…

1 year, 4 months ago

Jenna Ortega Is Still Recovering From Childhood Stardom

Episode 19

The actress talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about learning to protect herself and the hard lessons of early fame.

1 year, 4 months ago

Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out

Episode 18

From jail and addiction to music stardom — the singer tells David Marchese he’s living a “modern American fairy tale.”

1 year, 4 months ago

James Lankford, The Man Who Tried to Solve Immigration for the GOP

Episode 17

The senator discusses how political calculations killed his border bill, the evangelical Christian vote and preparing for life after Trump.

1 year, 4 months ago

Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help

Episode 16

I went in expecting a swaggering, overconfident guy. I found something much more interesting.

1 year, 5 months ago

Melinda French Gates Is Ready to Take Sides

Episode 15

The billionaire philanthropist is turning 60, striking out on her own and getting political.

1 year, 5 months ago

Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break

Episode 14

The Democrat talks about the election vibe shift and what a Kamala Harris win would mean for both parties.

1 year, 5 months ago

Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT

Episode 13

The N.B.A. star talks Philly cheesesteaks, Twitter trolling and playing for Team U.S.A. over France in the Olympics.

1 year, 5 months ago

Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely

Episode 12

The author of “Bowling Alone” warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse.

1 year, 5 months ago