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  • Who Really Controls The TikTok Feed?

    Who Really Controls The TikTok Feed?
    Oct 14 2025
    Emily Baker-White, the author of Every Screen on the Planet, joins host Andrew Zucker to discuss TikTok’s rise and its ties to the Chinese government. Baker-White also reveals why Trump changed his tune about the app, and talks about the proposed deal to sell TikTok’s U.S. arm and what that means for the app’s all-powerful algorithm.
    Get more info about Emily’s new book "Every Screen on the Planet: The War Over TikTok" - https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324086673
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    29 m
  • Meet The Man Behind Pete Hegseth’s Church

    Meet The Man Behind Pete Hegseth’s Church
    Oct 7 2025
    Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Zitner joins host Andrew Zucker to discuss the rise and beliefs of Doug Wilson, the firebrand Christian nationalist pastor. Wilson’s controversial denomination, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, has incredibly incendiary beliefs and recently expanded to D.C. Although tiny, CREC is becoming more popular on the right and Pete Hegseth attends one of CREC’s member churches. So what is Christian nationalism and will Wilson be a force in Republican politics in the years ahead? Zitner answers all of that and more
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    20 m
  • Elie Honig: Jack Smith Never Had a Chance

    Elie Honig: Jack Smith Never Had a Chance
    Sep 30 2025
    On this episode, CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig discusses his new book, When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ's Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump. Honig shares stories about Brett Kavanaugh’s involvement in the Ken Starr investigation, how President Grant dealt with investigations into his own presidency, and why Jack Smith couldn’t compete with the timeline Merrick Garland gave him.
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    20 m
  • Why Did Carr Go After Kimmel?

    Why Did Carr Go After Kimmel?
    Sep 24 2025
    After the Jimmy Kimmel Debacle for Trump and the FCC Andrew Zucker Is joined by WSJ reporter Maggie Severns to discuss Brendan Carr’s meteoric career ascent and recent moves at the FCC. The two chat about how Carr thinks about public interest, how he’s expanding the FCC’s mandate, and what his next moves might be at the independent agency.
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    16 m
  • Inside the NASA-Elon Connection with Franklin Foer

    Inside the NASA-Elon Connection with Franklin Foer
    Sep 16 2025
    Andrew Zucker invites Franklin Foer to explore Elon Musk's obsession with Mars, the interdependence of SpaceX and NASA, the role of Starlink in SpaceX's business model, the political dynamics surrounding space exploration, and the evolving role of NASA in the context of privatized space exploration.
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    20 m
  • Can Elon Colonize Mars?

    Can Elon Colonize Mars?
    Sep 9 2025
    Joining Andrew Zucker this week is Kelly Weinersmith to discuss her book on space settlement, exploring the challenges and considerations of human adaptation to space environments. She highlights the motivations of billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in space exploration, the feasibility of settling on Mars versus the Moon, and the implications of international law on space colonization. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of humanity in space and the pressing questions that remain unanswered.

    Check out Kellys Podcast:
    Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe
    https://sites.uci.edu/danielandkelly/
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    19 m
  • What Is Pete Hegseth Doing at West Point?

    What Is Pete Hegseth Doing at West Point?
    Sep 3 2025
    Andrew Zucker is joined this week by Jasper Craven. The confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense explores his views on diversity and liberal arts education at military academies like West Point. It also examines the historical tension between civilian professors and military leadership, influenced by Trump’s executive order on military education. The case of Professor Graham Parsons, who faced repercussions for his critical stance on the military’s direction under Hegseth and Trump, is highlighted. The implications for military education and the role of civilian professors are discussed, revealing power dynamics and educational philosophies.

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    24 m
  • How JFK Jr. Predicted This Political Age

    How JFK Jr. Predicted This Political Age
    Aug 26 2025
    Andrew Zucker is joined by Gary Ginsberg to discuss the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on his documentary and the creation of George Magazine. Ginsberg reflects on JFK Jr.'s desire to carve out his own identity while honoring his father's legacy, his innovative vision for political media, and the challenges he faced in the industry. The discussion also touches on JFK Jr.'s personal life, his aspirations for public office, and the impact of his untimely death on the political landscape.

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    32 m