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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

Anthony Scaramucci - July 24, 2019

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci on TYT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 201929 min

Mike Monetta, Greg Palast - July 10, 2019

Mike Monetta on Wolf-PAC, Venezuela’s stolen election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 201931 min

Dr. Liam O'Mara, Nathan Carpenter - August 1, 2019

College professor takes on California Republican, The next renewable energy state Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 201925 min

Brian Fallon - July 29, 2019

How Demand Justice is fighting to reform the Supreme Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 201933 min

Mike Wassenaar, Michael Patrick Lynch - August 5, 2019

FCC strips local public institutions of benefits, discounted access to cable. "Know-It-All society" critiques culture of "we know" and "they don't." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 201927 min

Richard Miron, James Garbarino - August 6, 2019

New documentary follows woman and her 200 pet birds. How the justice system can give juvenile offenders a second chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 201928 min

Sam Harris and Cenk Uygur Clear the Air on Religious Violence and Islam - September 18, 2018

Sam Harris (Author, neuroscientist, Co-founder of Project Reason) and Cenk Uygur (Host of The Young Turks) have a discussion about religion. Sam and Cenk also address questions from the audience. Get exclusive access to our best content. http://tyt.com/GETACCESS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 20193 hr 2 min

Alex Morse, Ben Cohen - August 7, 2019

Meet the newest Justice Democrat. Ben Cohen's history with Bernie Sanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 201931 min

Fighting No Knock Warrants. Attorney Benjamin Crump Interview

Cenk Uygur interviews Attorney Benjamin Crump who fought for Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, and Michael Brown. Benjamin Crump is now fighting for justice for victims of "no knock" warrants. http://tyt.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 201825 min

Meet A Valve Turner Fighting For The Climate. Emily Johnston Interview

Valve Turner, Climate Activist, Co-Founder - Seattle http://350seattle.org/ Emily Johnston is interviewed on Aggressive Progressives. Get her book here: http://www.hummingbirdpoetry.org/hummingbird-press Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 201822 min

Reporting on President Archie Bunker from the WH Press Corps. April Ryan Interview

Cenk Uygur interviews veteran White House reporter April Ryan. Among other topics they discuss her reaction to Trump's "Archie Bunker" moments and how Trump is different from previous administrations. Get 'Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House' here: http://a.co/d/1zvUf2j Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 201830 min

Breaking The Kavanaugh Story. Ryan Grim Interview

Cenk Uygur interviews TYT contributor and The Intercept's DC bureau chief Ryan Grim on how he uncovered Christine Blasey Ford's letter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 201847 min

Steve Hilton Explains Positive Populism

Cenk Uygur interviews Author, Entrepreneur, and Fox News host Steve Hilton on his new book 'Positive Populism.' Buy the book here: http://a.co/d/eNpq4V1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 201824 min

'The Doors' Unhinged- Drummer John Densmore on Politics

John Densmore is the drummer of the legendary band, "The Doors." Today he talks all about discord in the group, Jim Morrison, the power of music, and selling out. Densmore is also a vocal political activist- why has he continued to write and speak for liberal causes? Where does he stand on civil disobedience? Can you actually police morality, or is it futile? And why won't Obama return his calls anymore? John Densmore talks about all these vital topic, the untold history of The Doors, and even d...

Oct 17, 201836 min

Communication 101 for Politicians. Randy Olson Interview

Scientist turned filmmaker Randy Olson is interviewed by Jayde Lovell of ScIQ on a new approach to communicating for politicians. Read the post here: http://scienceneedsstory.com/2018/09/14/145-trump-still-knows-narrative-5-recommendations-to-democrats/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 201824 min

Wil Wheaton- Nerdiness and Politics

This is the complete interview of nerd royalty, Wil Wheaton on his start as an awkward child actor, rise to the Star Trek Enterprise bridge. Wil is also known for using his celebrity as a platform to stand against SOPA, promote "Wheaton's Law," promote nerd culture positively, and voice his thoughts on the political establishment. Plus, he and Cenk have a surprising amount of other things in common! Get exclusive access to our best content. http://tyt.com/GETACCESS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Oct 03, 201852 min

Russell Brand on Corporate Power in Media & Who Is Really Being Served

Russell Brand (now on The Trews) is well known for his comedy and acting, but also his commentary and analysis of main stream media and the faults therein. Today, he talks to Cenk Uygur about the the unbelievable corporate bias in news, our modern political landscape, and how we can fix and cope with both cultures. How does Ferguson coverage show us how pundits like Bill O'Reilly and others have failed the American public? When did news conform to the status quo and maintaining the agenda of the...

Sep 26, 201822 min

The Legend, Larry King - Interviews & Real Political Thoughts

Larry King is nothing short of THE name in talk shows- he rose from hunble radio beginnings to the most preeminent interview and news shows in the world. But how did he get there? How did he transition from humble and scared radio host to CNN and OraTV's biggest host? Now that he's departed CNN, what can he say is his real political point of view? What happened in his infamous Jerry Seinfeld interview? What is the first question he would ask Osama bin Laden? Larry King sits down with Cenk Uygur ...

Sep 19, 201835 min

Cynthia Nixon Talks Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez And MORE!

TYT's Ana Kasparian spoke with New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon about her opponent, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, corruption, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and more! Campaign website: https://cynthiafornewyork.com/commit/ Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cyn... Volunteer: https://cynthiafornewyork.com/events/ Don't forget to tell us your thoughts in the comment section below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Sep 13, 201814 min

Chromeo In The Studio with Hasan Piker

Hasan Piker sits down with Montreal producers David "Dave One" Macklovitch and Patrick "Pee Thug" Gemayel, known collectively as Chromeo. https://chromeo.net/headoverheels/ With a love of talkboxes, vintage drum machines, and gleamingly plastic synth tones, Montreal electro-funk duo Chromeo developed a sound that looked to the deepest echelon of '80s funk and radio R&B to develop their sound. While wearing the influence of Zapp, Prince, and even Hall & Oates on their sleeve, their style ...

Sep 11, 201840 min

America in 2034

Cenk Uygur interviews author Jonathan Greenberg and actress Johanna Watts on his new book America 2034: Utopia Rising. Get the book here: http://a.co/4OD86pr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 201824 min

Noah Kerner's Journey From DJ To Entrepreneur

Cenk Uygur interviews Acorns CEO Noah Kerner on entrepreneurship, millennials and hip hop culture. https://www.acorns.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 201824 min

US Marine Harassed By His Own Government

Nomiki Konst interviews Affraz Mohammed. Affraz is a US Marine who has been continually harassed by the US government because of his faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 201825 min

The Betrayal of Identity Politics

Katie Halper interviews Asad Haider, author of "Mistaken Identity." Get the book here: http://a.co/1JYLASd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 20181 hr

Breaking Down Britain's Windrush Scandal

In this interview, Malcolm Fleschner talks to The Canary editor-in-chief Kerry-Anne Mendoza about Britain's burgeoning "Windrush Scandal," the bigotry faced in England by generations of immigrants and whether the controversy could bring down Prime Minister Theresa May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 201828 min

Chronicling The US-Korea Peace Process

Michael Tracey interviews writer and political commentator, Tim Shorrock. Follow Tim Shorrock's coverage of the US-Korea peace summit here http://peaceinkoreanews.timshorrock.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 201832 min

7 Reforms Needed To Cure America's Sick Ailing Pharmaceutical System

Katie Halper speaks with Healthcare Activist, Instructor - Harvard Medical School Dr. Adam Gaffney. Dr. Gaffney is also Secretary of the advocacy organization Physicians for a National Health Program and one of the nation’s most outspoken activists for universal healthcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 201844 min
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