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The Conversation

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Cenk Uygur and a rotation of guest hosts sit down for quick but substantive interviews with political and cultural thought leaders from around the US and the world. Expect to see politicians from both sides of the aisle, media personalities, actors, directors, and more.
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Episodes

Matt Taibbi with Cenk Uygur

Cenk Uygur interviews legendary journalist, Matt Taibbi, about his upcoming book, I Can’t Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street. The books centers around the Eric Garner case and police brutality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 201738 min

Congressman Beto O'Rourke with Cenk Uygur

Cenk Uygur interviews Beto O'Rourke, a progressive congressman from Texas who refuses to take corporate money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 201736 min

Thomas Frank with Nomiki Konst

Nomiki Konst interviews Thomas Frank, winner of the Sydney Peace Prize and author of nine books, including Listen, Liberal: Or, What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?. They discuss what the Dems are doing wrong and how to fix it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 201741 min

Naomi Klein on The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur

Cenk interviews Naomi Klein, winner of the Sydney Peace Prize and author of five books, including The Shock Doctrine. They discuss Klein’s 5-step plan to resist Trump, what the Dems are doing wrong, how the political ground is shifting, Klein’s relationship with the media, whether or not the Democratic Party needs change, and how the Trump administration is the result of corporatism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Oct 20, 201741 min

Larry Lessig Interview with Cenk Uygur To Discuss EqualCitizens.us

Cenk Uygur (The Young Turks) interviews Larry Lessig, law professor and founder of Equal Citizens. Learn more about the Equal Votes project:https://EqualVotes.US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 201748 min

Norman Lear On NFL Protests, Trump's America, And More

TYT Politics Reporter Nomiki Konst spoke with legendary television writer and producer Norman Lear about Trump's America, where the Democratic Party lost its way, the NFL protests and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 201733 min

Ray Dalio on The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur

Cenk Uygur interviews Ray Dalio, billionaire, hedge fund manager, and founder of Bridgewater Associates. He talks about his rags to riches story, how he made it to the top, and his financial philosophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 201746 min

Obama Speechwriter David Litt on The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur

Cenk Uygur interviews David Litt, author of Thanks, Obama and President Obama’s speech writer. Litt explains how he landed his job at the White House, life before and after the White House, his interactions with Obama, and his take on Trump’s speech skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 201737 min

Congressman Keith Ellison

Cenk hosts an interview with Congressman Keith Ellison from MN. Ellison talks about the importance of grassroots efforts and the DNC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 201729 min

Senator Joe Manchin

Cenk hosts an interview with Senator Joe Manchin from WV. Manchin talks about why he’s a conservative democrat and his stance on politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 201739 min

NOlympics LA

Jason Rubin hosts an interview with NOlympics LA organizers, Anne Orchier, Jonny Coleman, and Steve Ducey to talk about the corruption of the International Olympics Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 201746 min

Ganesh Sitaraman

Ana Kasparian hosts an interview with Ganesh Sitaraman to discuss his new book on income inequality in the context of the Constitution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 201729 min

Elizabeth Warren

Cenk Uygur hosts an interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren to discuss her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 201731 min

Larry Sanders

Cenk Uygur hosts an interview with Larry Sanders at his home in the UK. Sanders talks about his role in the Green Party and the upcoming British elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 201738 min

James Cromwell

Cenk Uygur hosts an interview with actor, James Cromwell. James talks about his political activism and his arrest for civil disobedience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 201749 min

Kurt Bardella

Cenk interviews former Breitbart spokesperson Kurt Bardella on public relations, the game of political commentary and how his opinions have shifted over time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 201730 min

Gary Segura

Ana interviews Dean Gary Segura of UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs on affirmative action, LGBT protections and politics on college campuses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 201724 min

George Halvorson

An interview with George Halvorson, former CEO of Kaiser Permanente. Hosted by Cenk Uygur. Halvorson and Cenk talk healthcare reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 20171 hr

Jonathan Zucker, It Starts Today

An interview with Jonathan Zucker, founder and CEO of It Starts Today, a founding mechanism for Democratic candidates. Hosted by Wes Clark Jr. Zucker explains what It Starts Today is and how it was started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 201724 min

Cory Bush, Congressional candidate

An interview with Cory Bush, Missouri congressional candidate sponsored by Justice Democrats. Hosted by Jimmy Dore. Cory Bush talks about ending the prison pipeline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 201714 min

Mike Levin, Congressional candidate

An interview with Mike Levin, Orange County congressional candidate against Darrell Issa. Hosted by Wes Clark. Mike Levin describes the bogus investigations Darrell Issa wasted on. He also explains why Issa is a Trump-apologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 201738 min

Krystal Ball

An interview with Krsytal Ball, former The Cycle Host and writer for Glamor’s 51 Million. Conducted by Cenk Uygur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 201724 min

Anthony Diggs

Jordan Chariton interviews Veterans Stand comm director Anthony Diggs on Standing Rock, veteran mental health and ETP’s lawsuit against Greenpeace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 201722 min

Prophets of Rage

Cenk interviews Prophets of Rage members Chuck D and Tom Morello on music, activism and Charlottesville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 201739 min

Larry Lessig

Cenk interviews Harvard Law professor, Larry Lessig to talk what Equal Citizens is about, broken “winner take all” system, effect of Bush v. Gore, Lessig’s attempt at running for president, and DNC corruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 201748 min

Patrick Cockburn, Journalist with The Independent

An interview with Patrick Cockburn, journalist for The Independent. Hosted by TYT Investigative Reporter Michael Tracey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 201740 min

Senator Chris Pearson, Vermont

An interview with Chris Pearson, Senator of Vermont. Hosted by TYT founder and host, Cenk Uygur. Cenk and Pearson debate their opposing views on money and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 201741 min

Katrina vanden Heuvel

TYT investigative reporter Nomiki Konst interviews The Nation’s EIC Katrina vanden Heuvel on the current state of the Democratic Party, Russia and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 201737 min
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