Michael is joined by journalist and author, Brian Stelter to discuss his new book "Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy." It tells the story of how Fox News paid almost a billion dollars in legal settlements to bury the contents of this explosive account of the network’s attempts to manipulate the tr ... Show More
Aug 19
Paul Ryan: "The Way Forward"
From the archives, in 2014 Michael spoke with Congressman Paul Ryan to discuss "The Way Forward: Renewing The American Idea." Hear Ryan’s reflections on conservatism, poverty, entitlement reform, and the future of the Republican Party. Ryan also looks back on the 2012 presidentia ... Show More
12m 32s
Aug 11
Frederick J. Ryan Jr.: "The Civility Handbook"
Michael sits down with Frederick J. Ryan Jr., former chief of staff to Ronald Reagan and chair of the Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, to ask whether America can find common ground again. From Reagan and Tip O’Neill to social media outrage, sports, Snoop Dogg and Mar ... Show More
23m 59s
Nov 2023
Rick Wilson, Jonathan Karl & Brian Stelter
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson outlines how the Democrats can win big in 2024. ABC News' Jonathan Karl details his new book, 'Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party.' Brian Stelter examines his new Fox News tell-all, 'Network of Lies: The Epic Saga o ... Show More
55m 16s
Oct 2021
October 10, 2021: David Zurawik slams Fox's anti-vaccine message; Meridith McGraw shares Trump rally takeaways; why the media shouldn't 'normalize' abnormal political behavior
Brian Stelter on reporters versus "repeaters" in the media; why presidents make bad media critics; how the Pandora Papers were "a win for democracy." Brittany Shepherd, Meridith McGraw, Olivia Nuzzi, David Zurawik, Sara Fischer, Michael Abramowitz, and James Fallows join Brian St ... Show More
40m 16s
Nov 2021
November 14, 2021: Steve Bannon becomes right-wing media's new martyr; the role of documentaries in the Britney Spears case; as inflation fears rise, is the news coverage falling short?
Plus: A new report offers solutions to 'information disorder;" Brian Williams' departure highlights a talent problem at MSNBC; MyPillow CEO's media empire shows the depth and breadth of the Big Lie delusion; and more. Catherine Rampell, Eric Deggans, Zachary Petrizzo, Rashad Robi ... Show More
40m 30s
Jul 2021
July 18, 2021: Former Facebook executive Brian Boland breaks his silence; 'Landslide' author Michael Wolff on Trump, Murdoch and the media; Charlotte Alter on her interview with Tucker Carlson
Plus... The big question for reporters writing Trump books; Perry Bacon, Jr. on "core values" for newsrooms; "Culture of Fear" author Barry Glassner on Covid-19 coverage; and more. Brian Boland, Perry Bacon, Jr., Charlotte Alter, Michael Wolff, Susan Glasser and Barry Glassner jo ... Show More
44m 33s
May 2021
May 30, 2021: American journalist Danny Fenster detained in Myanmar; new signs of democratic erosion; is news coverage behind the Covid-19 curve?
Plus... One-on-one with AP managing editor after social media firestorm; the link between far-right media sources and conspiracies; how One America News is boosting the bogus Arizona election audit; and more. Daniel Ziblatt, Matt Skibinski, Kyung Lah, David Leonhardt, Brian Carov ... Show More
43m 16s
Jul 2021
New Book: Top Generals Feared Trump Would Attempt A Coup After Election
First, Chris discusses revelations made in "I Alone Can Fix It," a new book detailing Trump's final year in the White House, with Jim Acosta, Michael Smerconish, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Phil Mud. Then, Chris clears up covid vaccine disinformation with Rep. Michael Burgess. Ch ... Show More
44m 22s