After Words - Episode Guide

New America president and CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter examines the intersection of technology and foreign affairs; she is interviewed by Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff from 2013-2017.

Steven Olikara, founder and president of the Millennial Action Project, interviews Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) about how to engage adolescents and young adults to become independent, active, and engaged citizens.

Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a large federal government; interviewed by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

Temple University Professor Heath Davis examines gender identity; he is interviewed by Sarah Ellis.

Motherboard senior editor Brian Merchant retraces the creation and development of the iPhone in his book, ``The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone;'' he is interviewed by New York Times reporter Steve Lohr.

Syndicated columnist Naomi Klein discusses shock politics; she is interviewed by Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK.

Journalist Sharyl Attkisson reports on how smear tactics are used to influence public opinion; she is interviewed by Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) talks about her congressional work on social programs; she is interviewed by Aparna Mathur, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

Journalist Jesse Eisinger reports on how the Justice Department handles white collar crimes; he is interviewed by Professor Jennifer Taub.

Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) talks to S.E. Cupp about his book ``Conscience of a Conservative,'' in which he calls for a return to core conservative principles.

Author Milo Yiannopoulos discusses his book, "Dangerous,'' which explores free speech; he is interviewed by Marji Ross President and Publisher of Regnery.

Author Mark Levin ("Rediscovering Americanism: And the Tyranny of Progressivism'') argues against expansion of the federal government; he is interviewed by former Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.).

Author Danielle Allen ("Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.'') examines mass incarceration through the lens of her cousin Michael A., who served 11 years in prison at age 15; she is interviewed by author Wes Moore.

Progressive Policy Institute senior fellow David Osborne examines the charter school movement and offers his outlook on the future of public education in his book, "Reinventing America's Schools.''

Author Suzy Hansen ("Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World'') reports on the world's view of U.S. power and influence; she is interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli of the New America Foundation.

From his perspective as a longtime member of Congress and a political scientist, Representative David Price (D-NC) discussed the rules and role of Congress, how it has changed over time and how the legislative body can function better . He was interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA).

Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and neuroscience, which suggest that the power of feelings are equally as important to our success as thinking. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor of psychology and author Lisa Feldman Barrett. 

How do civil wars start and could one happen again in the U.S.? Barbara Walter examined the warning signs that often precede civil wars and discussed what can be done to stop them. She was interviewed by Smith College Middle East Studies chair and Brookings Institution nonresident senior fellow Steven Heydemann.

Connecticut Democrat Will Haskell talked about his path to becoming a state senator at age 22 and legislation he has worked on since being in office. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president and CEO Layla Zaidane.

Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) looked at the digital divide in America and offered his suggestion on how to close the gap. He was interviewed by founder and editor in chief of The Markup, Julia Angwin.

Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration improved the economic lives of Black people. He was interviewed by Trumpa administration former Acting Chair of the Council on Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson.

Emory University professor Mark Bauerlein argued that the lack of general civics knowledge by millennials poses a threat to America's political and social institutions. He was interviewed by the Federalist's culture editor Emily Jashinsky.

CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates spoke about her time as a federal prosecutor. She was interviewed by author and Georgetown Law professor and director of their Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative Kristin Henning.

Daily Beast journalist Kelly Weill reported on the rise of the Flat Earth movement and other conspiracy theories disseminated through online platforms. She was interviewed by Reason Magazine books editor and author Jesse Walker.

George W. Bush Council of Economic Advisers chair Glenn Hubbard argued that government and business will need to invest more in American workers to offset job losses due to technology advances and globalization. He was interviewed by Harvard University economics professor and former International Monetary Fund chief economist Kenneth Rogoff.

Vince Ellison argued Democratic Party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely misleading the American public and destroying the country. He was interviewed by syndicated columnist and television host Armstrong Williams.

Asia Society president and CEO Kevin Rudd offered his thoughts on how the U.S. and China can co-exist and avoid war in the future. He was interviewed by United States Institute of Peace senior expert on China Carla Freeman

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch reflected on her career, U.S.-Russia relations, and her congressional testimony during the first impeachment hearings of former President Donald Trump. She was interviewed by New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein looked at the events that led to Georgia turning purple in the 2020 presidential election and talked about its significance in future state and national elections. He was interviewed by Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott.

Former Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that America needs a "reboot" to address the challenges of the 21st century and offered his thoughts on how to move the country forward. He was interviewed by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT).

Will the U.S. face a shift in its majority minority demographics? George Mason University professor Justin Gest looked at six countries that experienced changing demographics in the past and how each responded. He was interviewed by Pew Research Center's Mark Hugo Lopez. 

Dr. Deborah Birx provided her first-hand account of the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 health crisis and discussed preventing the next pandemic. She was interviewed by Georgetown University law professor and director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin.

Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes offered his thoughts on what's causing inflation in the U.S. and how to fix it. He was interviewed by New York Times economics reporter Jeanna Smialek.

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke about his time serving in the Trump administration. He was interviewed by National Defense Industrial Association chair Major General Arnold Punaro (Retired).

Political consultant Kellyanne Conway was the first woman to manage a winning presidential campaign. She shared insights into the 2016 campaign and her time in the Trump administration, and offered her thoughts on the media and the political climate in America. She was interviewed by former Democratic Party interim chair and author Donna Brazile. 

Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver provided a first-hand account of the efforts to modernize NASA and expand space exploration. She was interviewed by Washington Post space reporter Christian Davenport.

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) talked about his life, faith, and journey in politics. He was interviewed by House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC).

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration and offered her thoughts on education reforms to fix schools. She was interviewed by Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) spoke about her life and political career. She was interviewed by Washington Examiner senior political correspondent and author David Drucker.

Former George W. Bush White House press secretary Ari Fleischer argued that mainstream media has a bias and is dominated by the left. He was interviewed by Fox News senior political analyst and author Juan Williams.

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) reflected on his nearly 50 years in the U.S. Senate and some of the legislation he's worked on. He's interviewed by USA Today Bureau Chief Susan Page.

Political columnist & former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt argued that the media puts profits over good journalism. Mr. Stirewalt was fired from Fox News after the 2020 election. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor and Reason Roundtable podcast host Matt Welch.

Bloomberg News' Mark Bergen looked at the creation & growth of YouTube and how its changed our society. He was interviewed by Politico technology policy reporter Rebecca Kern.

Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall spoke about her life and career. She was interviewed by Washington Post sports enterprise reporter Michael Lee.

Brandi Collins-Dexter examined the relationship between Black voters and the Democratic Party. She was interviewed by author and journalist Wesley Lowery.

Former Trump administration official Peter Navarro offered his thoughts on how former President Trump can win the 2024 presidential election. He was interviewed by Washington Examiner senior political correspondent David Drucker.

Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) spoke about her life and advocacy work. She was interviewed by HuffPost editor in chief Danielle Belton.

Tufts University professor Chris Miller traced the history of microchip technology & how it has become the most critically-needed technology globally. He was interviewed by Democratic Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT).

Sociologist Beth Truesdale looked at the future of retirement and whether working longer provides better financial security for workers. She was interviewed by Wellesley College economics professor Courtney Coile.

The New York Times' Emily Flitter reported on the barriers that Blacks and people of color face when interacting with the U.S. financial services industry. She was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Andre Perry.

CBS News' Major Garrett and Center for Election Innovation and Research founder David Becker addressed the allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election and rebuilding confidence in American democracy. They were interviewed by Politico national investigative correspondent Heidi Przybyla. 

Forbes Magazine's Chloe Sorvino reported on the future of the U.S. meat industry. She was interviewed by former George W. Bush administration Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman.

Entrepreneur and AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up opportunities, spur innovation, and create jobs around the country. He was interviewed by Atlantic Magazine CEO Nicholas Thompson.

Economist Nouriel Roubini offered his thoughts on how the U.S. can avoid what he calls the worst economic catastrophe of our lifetimes. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal senior writer Jon Hilsenrath.

Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund provided his personal account of the events leading up to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was interviewed by New York Times congressional reporter Luke Broadwater.

Talk show host Armstrong Williams and civil rights attorney Ben Crump shared their concerns about the education system in America. They were interviewed by Politico education editor Delece Smith-Barrow.

Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane.

epresentative Ken Buck (R-CO) argued that big tech companies like Apple and Google are hurting commerce and censoring speech. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Tracy.

Author and community organizer Saket Soni retold the story of how a group of men from India came to the U.S. as guest workers and became trapped in forced labor. He was interviewed by Migration Policy Institute senior fellow Muzaffar Chishti.

Author Maya Kornberg looked at the functions of congressional committees and examined their strengths and weaknesses. She was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Kevin Kosar.

UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz examined how the U.S. legal system handles police misconduct. She was interviewed by New York Law School professor Kirk Burkhalter.

Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman took a critical look at the immigration issues at the U.S. southern border. He was interviewed by Daily Caller investigative immigration reporter Jennie Taer.

Nick Tabor traced the history and impact of nearby industries on Africatown in Alabama, a community established by the last slaves brought to the U.S. in 1860. He reported on the conditions of the community up through today with some direct descendants of the founders of Africatown still residing in the community. He was interviewed by White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Vice Chair Catherine Flowers. 

Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and the Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly.

Former Representative Mia Love (R-UT) reflected on her journey to Congress, becoming the first Black Republican woman to be elected, and why she believes more women and minorities should run for office. She was interviewed by Axios senior politics reporter Eugene Scott. 

Journalist Kathleen McLaughlin looked at how & why selling blood plasma has turned into a $20 billion dollar business for the medical industry. She was interviewed by Stat News investigative reporter Olivia Goldhill.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and sociologist Matthew Desmond shared his views on how Americans can spread their wealth so that everyone is prosperous. He was interviewed by New York Times reporter and author Jason DeParle.

DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. and explored some of the motivations for committing white-collar crimes. She was interviewed by former SEC commissioner Kathleen Casey.

Former Bridgewater Associates CEO and 2022 U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick (R-PA) outlined his vision for a better future for America. He was interviewed by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Technology and International Affairs Program senior fellow Jon Bateman. 

Photographer Matika Wilbur spoke about her efforts to shift how Native America is viewed through her photos. She was interviewed by American University professor Elizabeth Rule.

Ava Chin reflected on her family's American experience across five generations and the impact the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act had on her family and community. She was interviewed by Yale University American studies and history professor Mary Lui.

Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.

Former United Airlines CEO and chair Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company and the future of aviation. He was interviewed by USA Today reporter Zach Wichter.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison offered his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence. He was interviewed by CNN's legal analyst Laura Coates.

Former Trump administration Interior Secretary David Bernhardt argued that the administrative state has amassed unaccountable power over the last 20 years. He was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Adam White.

Brennan Center for Justice president & CEO Michael Waldman examined how the Supreme Court's 2021-22 rulings impacts U.S. law & citizens. He was interviewed by Politico's senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein.

USC public policy professor Elizabeth Currid-Halkett argued that rural and urban America have more in common than what Americans have been led to believe. She was interviewed by former Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND).

Business journalist Jason Del Rey looks at the rise of Amazon and Walmart and their economic impact on the U.S. and the world. He's interviewed by Insider chief tech correspondent Eugene Kim.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery argued that moments of progress in race matters in the U.S. are often met with acts of violence. He was interviewed by Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Dean Jelani Cobb.

Daily Beast's Matt Lewis explored how American politics is fueled by wealth and offered reforms on how to hold elected officials more accountable. He was interviewed by RealClearPolitics columnist and associate editor A.B. Stoddard.

U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar discussed the judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and recounted some of Thomas's key opinions. He was interviewed by USA Today Supreme Court correspondent John Fritze.

Chalkbeat editor Cara Fitzpatrick looked at the school choice movement and the future of education in America. She was interviewed by Washington Post education reporter Moriah Balingit.

Meg Kissinger spoke about her family's struggle with mental illness and her coverage of mental health care in America as a journalist. She was interviewed by Mindsite News founding editor Rob Waters.

Journalist Loren Grush detailed the history and experiences of the six women selected in 1978 to become America's first female astronauts. She was interviewed by former NASA deputy administrator Lori Garver.

Economist Melissa Kearney argues that the decline in two-parent married households is a driving factor in many of America's economic issues. She was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute's Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility director Scott Winship.

New York Times reporter Adam Nagourney looked at the successes and failures of the last four decades of "the paper of record," The New York Times. He was interviewed by Columbia Journalism Review contributor Jon Allsop.

The Wall Street Journal's Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson reported on the history of the AR-15 and its appeal in American gun culture. They were interviewed by author and journalist Paul Barrett.

NBC News' Ryan Reilly chronicled how citizens helped law enforcement track individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was interviewed by Politico senior legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney.

Martin Baron spoke about leadingThe Washington Post as executive editor under the ownership of Jeff Bezos and during Donald Trump's presidency. He was interviewed by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.

Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University and Prairie View A&M University. She was interviewed by University of Maryland, Baltimore County president emeritus and author Freeman Hrabowski. 

Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression president Greg Lukianoff argued that the right to free speech is being threatened by cancel culture. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine's Matt Welch.

Stanford University's Fei-Fei Li spoke about her life and journey to becoming one of the leading scientists in the field of artificial intelligence. She was interviewed by New Scientist technology reporter Jeremy Hsu.

The Wall Street Journal's Jeff Horwitz reported on Facebook's growth as a company and the challenges its platforms have faced. He was interviewed by Bloomberg's Sarah Frier.

The Atlantic staff writer Tim Alberta examined the evangelical movement in America and its intersection with political issues. He was interviewed by Messiah University history professor and author John Fea.

Journalist Rachel Slade looked at the challenges of manufacturing goods in the United States through the lens of a couple starting a sweatshirt company in Maine. She was interviewed by author and New York Times editorial board member Farah Stockman. 

David Stockman, Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan administration, argued that the economic policies of the Trump administration were a failure. He was interviewed by New York Times Federal Reserve and the economy reporter Jeanna Smialek.

Journalist Donald McNeil spoke about what he's learned from covering pandemics for 25 years for the New York Times. He was interviewed by Science Magazine senior correspondent Jon Cohen.

Writer Ijeoma Oluo looked at how everyday Americans are fighting against unjust systems and institutions to bring about change in their communities. She was interviewed by author and activist Soraya Chemaly.

Writer and podcaster Coleman Hughes argued that the U.S. should move towards a colorblind approach to politics and race. He was interviewed by The Atlantic staff writer and author Thomas Chatterton Williams.

Wesleyan University professor Andrew Curran looked at how the concept of race emerged during the18th century enlightenment period. He was interviewed by George Mason University history professor Christy Pichichero.

Writer Marie Arana shared stories and little-known histories of the diverse Latino population of America, the fastest-growing minority in the U.S. She was interviewed by American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies director Ernesto Castaneda. 

Journalist Kara Swisher spoke about her career and covering the tech industry and its key players. She was interviewed by author and Financial Times global business columnist and associate editor Rana Foroohar.

Dr. Elizabeth Comen looked at the medical history of women's health & discussed how the narrative around women's bodies was shaped mostly by men. She was interviewed by Muhlenberg College Medical Humanities Program Director Jacqueline Antonovich. 

Journalist Jane Marie reported on how multilevel marketing (mlm's) businesses make their profits. She was interviewed by Business Insider senior correspondent Emily Stewart.

New School economic professor Teresa Ghilarducci offered her thoughts on how to make retirement in the U.S. attainable for more Americans. She was interviewed by Washington Post economics correspondent Abha Bhattarai.

NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.

Journalist Annie Jacobsen chronicled the sequence of events that would occur at home and around the globe following the launch of a nuclear missile. She was interviewed by author and national security analyst Joe Cirincione.

Newsweek's Batya Ungar-Sargon spoke with working class Americans about their lives and policies they believe could help get them to the middle class. She was interviewed by Reason senior editor Robby Soave.

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University history, race, and public policy professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad. 

USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton.

Theologian Jim Wallis argued that a true faith of love, healing, and hope must be used to dismantle a false gospel that promotes White Christian Nationalism. He was interviewed by Daily Beast columnist and author Wajahat Ali.

New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.

Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller.

NBC investigative reporter Mike Hixenbaugh looked at how issues around race and identity are playing out in school districts around the country. He was interviewed by Chalkbeat story editor and author Cara Fitzpatrick.

Health reporter Shefali Luthra looks at what impact the 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is having on patients seeking an abortion. She was interviewed by Kaiser Family Foundation Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner.

The New York Times' Ernesto Londoño looked at the use of psychedelics in mental health treatment & described his own experience with them. He was interviewed by Politico Health Care reporter Erin Schumaker.

Former New York Times editor Lawrence Ingrassia spoke about cancer research and his own family's rare medical history with the disease. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus.

Rockefeller International chair Ruchir Sharma offered his thoughts on what has gone wrong with capitalism and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh.

Law professor Jonathan Turley highlighted individuals who've fought to exercise and defend the right to free speech throughout U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and American Civil Liberties Union former president Nadine Strossen.

New York Times reporter Peter Goodman looked at how the global supply chain works and what happens when it doesn't. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor and author Nada Sanders.

Breitbart News' Joel Pollak discussed what he thinks a potential second presidential term for Donald Trump should focus on in its first 100 days. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor at large Matt Welch.

Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States and why we have it. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert.

Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin.

Journalist Paola Ramos looked at the rise of far-right Latino voters and what it means for America. She was interviewed by New York Times political reporter Jennifer Medina.

Yale University professor Timothy Snyder argued that freedom is often misinterpreted and offered his thoughts on what freedom is and isn't. He was interviewed by George Washington University political science professor and author Elisabeth Anker.

Journalist Brigid Schulte examined the future of work and explored how to better align workplace culture with the needs of American workers. She was interviewed by Business Insider chief correspondent Aki Ito.

Bloomberg News' Stephanie Baker looked at the global impact of U.S-led economic sanctions against Russia following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Angela Stent.

Journalist Lina Zeldovich explained how a nearly forgotten lifesaving "healing virus" could be groundbreaking in treating deadly infectious diseases. She was interviewed by USA Today health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez.

Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke about serving in Afghanistan as a Green Beret and how his military career influences his decision making. He was interviewed by Politico Pentagon and National Security reporter Paul McLeary.

Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton argued that the left was attacking American rights and freedoms. He was interviewed by Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer

Journalist Vince Beiser looked at how the race to mine metals and other natural resources needed in technology and renewable energy is impacting geopolitics and the environment. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal global metals and mining reporter Julie Steinberg

Stephanie Gorton looked at the lives and rivalry between two key figures in the early movement for birth control and reproductive rights. She was interviewed by author and UC Davis School of Law professor Mary Ziegler.

Journalist T.J. English spoke about the rise and fall of "Los Muchachos," one of the most successful cocaine empires in U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Vanda Felbab-Brown.

Economist and investment advisor James Rickards spoke about the potential threats that AI poses to the global economy and national security. He was interviewed by George Mason University Distinguished Professor J.P. Singh.

Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) discussed the divisions in America and spoke about the advantages of putting others before self. He was interviewed by Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane.

Journalist Adam Chandler argued that hard work and grit is not enough to obtain the American Dream. He was interviewed by author and Economic Hardship Reporting Project executive director Alissa Quart.

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) shared his thoughts on having the tenacity to pursue progressive goals through strong alliances, hard work, and focus. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews.

The Washington Post's Eva Dou reported on how Huawei became China's most powerful company and what that means for its global competitors. She was interviewed by author and Council on Foreign Relations emerging technologies and national security chair Adam Segal.

Omo Moses, son of civil rights organizer Robert Moses, spoke about being Black in America through the voices of three generations of the Moses family. He was interviewed by UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) emeritus president Freeman Hrabowski.

Former president of Anheuser-Busch Sales and Distribution Company Anson Frericks offered his insight to the Bud Light controversy, declining sales, and its future. He was interviewed by the Competitive Enterprise Institute senior fellow Richard Morrison.

Journalist Kevin Fagan reported on the underlying issues of homelessness in America, tracing the experiences of two unhoused persons in San Francisco. He was interviewed by former Obama administration HUD Secretary & Enterprise Community Partners president and CEO Shaun Donovan.

Professor Eve L. Ewing looked at the history of how education in the U.S. was set up for Black and Native children and what it means for students today. She was interviewed by Associated Press education collaborations editor Alia Wong.

Omar El Akkad questioned if the U.S. is forsaking its core values, after covering wars around the globe and social unrest as a journalist for 20 years. He was interviewed by author and University of Oxford Modern Middle Eastern History professor Eugene Rogan.

Dr. Adam Ratner spoke about the resurgence of measles that he's seeing as a pediatrician and the future of children's health. He was interviewed by George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health professor Emily Smith.

Writer Michael Lewis posed the question, who works for the government and why does their work matter? He was interviewed by Harvard Kennedy School of Government Public Policy and Management Professor Elizabeth Linos.

Writer Paul Blustein made the case for why he believes the dollar will remain the world's dominant currency. He was interviewed by author and Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow Zongyuan Zoe Liu.

New York Times investigative journalist David Enrich argued that the rich & powerful are using free speech laws to suppress dissent from anyone challenging their authority. He was interviewed by author and George Washington Law School professor Mary Anne Franks.

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke about his faith, the challenges the country faces, and what he believes needs to happen to improve the country. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen reflected on how society can build allegiances beyond racial identity & have more global solidarity. He was interviewed by author Ijeoma Oluo.

Journalist Stephen Witt reported on the company Nvidia, its founder Jensen Huang, and why their microchip is one of the most coveted by the world. He was interviewed by Business Insider reporter Emma Cosgrove.

Journalist David Graham looked at how parts of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 document are being implemented by the Trump administration. He was interviewed by author and George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek.

Atlantic Magazine staff writer Sophie Gilbert looked at pop culture of the '90s & early 2000s and its impact on women and the feminist movement. She was interviewed by author and founder of Women in Media & News Jennifer Pozner.

University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman spoke about why she believes the Supreme Court isn't making rulings based on legal principles. She was interviewed by author and Nation Magazine justice correspondent Elie Mystal.