The host of "Last Week Tonight" talks about what he’s learned in the ten years of making the show, why he doesn't consider himself a journalist and not giving in to nihilism.
Jun 28
Rick Steves Refuses to Get Cynical About the World [Re-Run]
As you set out on your summer travels, near or far, we are re-sharing an episode that we originally published on December 14, 2024. The guidebook writer and TV personality reflects on his long career, his cancer diagnosis and the transformative power of travel.
42m 48s
Apr 2022
NYT’s Wesley Morris on writing, podcasting and staying off TikTok
Wesley Morris wrote his first review when he was 15 years old, about the movie “Cape Fear.” Since then, he’s become one of the most celebrated cultural critics of our time, and has two Pulitzers to prove it. Recode’s Peter Kafka talks to Morris about his work as a critic at large ... Show More
44m 8s
Jun 2024
#71 Unsolicited Advice - An Introduction to Nihilism
Joe Folley is the creator of the YouTube channel "Unsolicited Advice" which creates short, digestible philosophical videos on a wide range of topics. He joins me today to discuss nihilism: its history, its meaning, and its significance in philosophy.
1h 19m
Aug 2024
JD Vance's Trans Friend SPEAKS OUT! "He abandoned his values!"
Don Lemon sits down with Sofia Nelson, former classmate and friend of JD Vance, for an emotional interview examining Vance's moral shift in recent years. Nelson opens up about their past, saying Vance abandoned his values for money and power. Tune in for a compelling conversation ... Show More
42m 10s
Oct 2024
'The Interview': A Conversation With JD Vance
The Republican vice-presidential candidate rejects the idea that he’s changed, defends his rhetoric and still won’t say if Trump lost in 2020.Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and
to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Do ... Show More
56m 11s