New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has been reporting on protests, wars and conflicts for more than 40 years, and he’s used his platform to highlight human rights issues at home and abroad. But despite being a proponent of "ethical journalism", he flinches at being called an “activist”. Kara talks to Nick about the swashbuckling adventures detailed in ... Show More
Jun 11
Marc Maron on Podcast Grifters, Fascism & His Legacy
Kara sits down live at the Tribeca Festival with comedian, actor and OG podcaster Marc Maron following the world premiere of his new film, “In Memoriam.” In it, Maron stars as Langston Stanfield, a fading, narcissistic actor who’s facing a terminal cancer diagnosis and is determi ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 8
ICE, Iran and $1,000 ‘Cheap Seats’: The World Cup Returns to the U.S.
When FIFA picked the U.S. to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, Americans saw it as more than just a boon for the country’s tourism industry — it was a chance to finally prove to the world that the U.S. is a soccer-loving nation. But on the eve of kickoff, th ... Show More
52m 52s
Sep 2023
Candace Owens on Politics, Censorship & Culture Wars
<p class="media-description media-description--more">Our special guest is Candace Owens, political commentator, host of the 'Candace' podcast and producer & narrator of the new docuseries, 'Convicting A Murderer'. 4 years after their last debate, Candace joins Russell to talk abo ... Show More
51m 33s
Jun 2024
6 AM ET: Hostage mission fallout, Trump's probation interview, Caitlin Clark misses Olympics & more
The fallout continues after an Israeli operation rescued four hostages in Gaza, but killed hundreds of Palestinians. Former President Donald Trump is expected to have an interview with a probation officer today over his hush money convictions, while Hunter Biden decides whether t ... Show More
6m 39s
Aug 2021
The news is by — and for — rich, white liberals
Vox’s Sean Illing talks with professor and media researcher Nikki Usher about her new book News for the Rich, White, and Blue, which documents systemic problems in the ways journalists and institutions decide what counts as news and whom the news is for. They discuss racial, gend ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2020
Eric Zemmour : portrait d'un polémiste aux visées politiques
Le 14 octobre 2019, CNews diffusait le premier numéro de “Face à l’info”. Tous les soirs, Eric Zemmour débat avec un contradicteur différent, sous l’œil de la présentatrice Christine Kelly. En un an, le rendez-vous s’est fait remarquer pour les sorties extrémistes du chroniqueur, ... Show More
18m 48s
May 2021
Journalism and Politics in Egypt
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman talks with Khaled Dawoud, who was arrested amidst rising political tensions in Egypt in September 2019 and was released from prison two weeks ago. Upon his release, Khaled returned to his jobs as assistant editor of Al-Ahram Weekly and a professor ... Show More
52m 42s