Journalist and Emmy-nominated producer of the Netflix documentary Fyre, Gabrielle Bluestone, joins us to discuss her new book: "HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We’re Following." In a time where social media hype, puffery and propaganda dominate the digital age, Gabrielle reveals how she came to report on t ... Show More
Feb 2023
Episode 25: The Worldview of David Frum
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with David Frum, political columnist for The Atlantic and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. Frum, who is Canadian-American, shares his unique perspective on the history of American-led democracy and how it has evolved. ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2023
Episode 24: Leadership and Service with David Gergen
As an advisor to Presidents, and as a journalist and teacher, David Gergen has enriched the civic health of our nation. From the U.S. Navy to the West Wing, he as committed virtually his entire life to serving our country. In today’s episode, David shares his perspective on publi ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 2021
Afternoon Tea With Gabrielle Bluestone
In this week’s Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by Gabrielle Bluestone, journalist, Emmy-nominated executive producer of Fyre on Netflix, and author of Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet— and Why We’re Following. They start off with a conversa ... Show More
42m 45s
May 2021
The Present Is a Grift with Gabrielle Bluestone
<p>Rich and Tracie are joined by Gabrielle Bluestone, journalist and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hype-Scammers-Grifters-Internet_and-Following/dp/133501649X"><em>Hype: Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet―and Why We're Following</em></a>, ... Show More
47m 25s
Mar 2024
Fraud Friday: The Fyre Fraud w/ Yassir Lester
<p>It’s Friday, con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Yassir Lester all about the Fyre Festival. Yassir and Laci break down false promises, class action lawsuits, and of course, that infamous “take one for the team” incident surrounding the infamous Fyre Festival. ... Show More
1h 12m