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Overheard with Evan Smith
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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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Emil Wakim: On being an SNL cast member in its 50h season
1w ago00:26:47Tap to summarizeComedian 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
Apr 700:26:47Tap to summarizePolitical 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
Mar 2300:26:47Tap to summarizeAward-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
Mar 1300:26:47Tap to summarizeJames 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
Feb 200:26:47Tap to summarizeKIND 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
Jan 2600:26:47Tap to summarizeSinger-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?"
Jan 1900:26:47Tap to summarizeLegendary 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"
Jan 1200:26:47Tap to summarizeFounding 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
Jan 500:26:47Tap to summarizeBest-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"
Dec 2900:26:47Tap to summarizeNational 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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