Trevor and Christiana sit down with noted author and political scientist Robert Putnam. They discuss why community is now more essential than ever, both for the survival of democracy and for our very survival as a species. The three also debate whether social media diminishes our social capital, and why more people bowl in America than vote. (Hint: If more p ... Show More
Apr 9
Dex Hunter-Torricke: Translating the Titans of Tech
In this episode, Trevor sits down with author and strategist Dex Hunter-Torricke, who has spent years behind the scenes with some of the most powerful people in tech, including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Eric Schmidt, and has seen influence move from institutions into the han ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2
Atsuko Okatsuka: Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?
Trevor sits down with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about identity, humor, and finding your voice. Bonding over their shared immigrant experience, the two explore how feeling like an outsider can become a powerful lens for comedy. Along the way, ... Show More
2h 22m
Aug 2025
Sunday Pick: How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe) | How to Be a Better Human
Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone. She and Chris discuss the emotional toll of modern work culture and the importance of community. They also dive into Sarah’s newest book, From the Ashes: Grief ... Show More
41m 24s
Jun 2024
BIDEN V TRUMP: And The Winner Is...
Hi Everyone! Join Don this evening for a LIVE analysis of everything we just saw at the presidential debate. Don will be joined by Political Communication Strategist Richard Greene, Writer and Producer Abe Gurko, Comedian and TV Host Ben Gleib, and TV and Media Personality TS Mad ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 2025
Is Capitalism The Best We Can Do? | Surrounded Follow-Up
John Regalado sits down with Mason, Gabby, James and Isabella to revisit their Surrounded debate with Patrick Bet-David. They share their experiences that led them to becoming anti-capitalist and discuss taxing the ultra-rich, enduring poverty, reimagining socialism and the poten ... Show More
1h 18m