Ron Howard is one of the most prolific and celebrated filmmakers of the last fifty years. This week, Howard and host Charlotte Alter dive deep into his decades-long career in front of and behind the camera. Howard shares the inspiration behind his latest documentary film, “Jim Henson: Idea Man,” and what drove his decision to chronicle the life and work of a fellow Hollywood legend. The pair explore how Howard’s films reflect the eras in which they were made, the complex stories and characters t...
May 30, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Maya Rudolph is a comedy legend, and a 2024 TIME100 honoree. The multitalented actor, acclaimed for her iconic tenure on Saturday Night Live and unforgettable performances in “Bridesmaids,” “Big Mouth,” and more, joins host Charlotte Alter this week to dive deep into her creative process and personal journey. Maya takes us behind the scenes of growing up in a musical family and highlights the parallels between careers in music and comedy. In discussing her hit Apple TV series “Loot,” Maya shares...
Apr 25, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Acclaimed novelist and 2024 TIME100 honoree Lauren Groff is a singular voice in American fiction. This week, Groff joins host Charlotte Alter to delve deep into the essence of creativity and the intricacies of the natural world and the human body. Lauren shares her unique perspective on how time acts as the "secret currency" of art, reflecting on the challenges of balancing marriage, motherhood and writing. Known for her commitment to an analog writing practice, Lauren discusses the virtues of d...
Apr 18, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 40
As you've probably heard by now, TIME's 2023 Person of The Year is Taylor Swift. In this special bonus episode, host Charlotte Alter sits down with TIME’s Editor in Chief, Sam Jacobs, and Senior Executive Editor, Kelly Conniff, for a behind-the-scenes look at the history of TIME's legendary, annual Person of the Year issue and to hear all the reasons why Taylor Swift is this year's Person of The Year. Person of The Year 2023: Taylor Swift | TIME https://time.com/6342806/person-of-the-year-2023-t...
Dec 06, 2023•24 min
Person of the Week, a new podcast from TIME, highlights the people who shape the world, and the forces that shape them. Each week, TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations, unearthing unexpected stories that shed light on the way our world works. Get to know household names and emerging leaders in a way you never have, on TIME’s newest podcast, Person of the Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 15, 2023•1 min
The CEOs of the leading AI companies made their most unified statement yet about the existential risks posed by the technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023•5 min
The first obstacle comes on Tuesday evening, when the House Rules Committee will convene to determine whether the agreement comes to a vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023•6 min
The military published video Tuesday of the latest in a series of incidents in the region between the two powers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023•4 min
It's associated with better mental and physical health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023•3 min
Fidelity's new valuation follows three earlier mark-downs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023•2 min
“The agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want,” President Joe Biden said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2023•9 min
Because the ocean is rising at a similar rate as the land is sinking, the Earth's changing climate could accelerate the timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2023•5 min
Russian drones buzzed over Kyiv, before being taken down by Ukraine's air defense systems See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2023•4 min
Japan PM fires son after party at official residence triggers public outrage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2023•4 min
America's major health systems largely ignore social drivers of poor health. That needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2023•8 min
Florence Pugh is featured as one of TIME's Next Generation Leaders, a list of 10 trailblazers shaping a brighter future. The British actor has had a string of remarkable performances including in 'Midsommar' and 'Little Women' and is on the cusp of a breakout year with upcoming roles in two highly anticipated movies: Christopher Nolan’s 'Oppenheimer' and Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune: Part Two'. We join Pugh to discuss her influence on the next generation of the movie industry. See omnystudio.com/lis...
May 30, 2023•11 min
Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and invited Texans to the capitol to “peacefully” protest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2023•6 min
A satellite launch will be a violation of U.N. protocols on the use of long-range missile technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2023•4 min
The Erdoğan era lives on after Turkey’s longtime leader emerged victorious in Sunday's runoff election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2023•6 min
When it comes to the Colorado River, the U.S. and Mexico have entered a new era of agreement as both countries face unprecedented drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2023•7 min
The Democratic president and Republican speaker reached the agreement after the two spoke Saturday evening by phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2023•5 min
Included in this Episode: 1. What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling 2. The U.S. Surgeon General Fears Social Media Is Harming the 'Well-Being of Our Children' 3. For Marianne Williamson, the Bernie Sanders Lane Looks Wide Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2023•23 min
Overall, demand is lower says one expert. And if EV sales continue, that could continue to help drive down the cost of gas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2023•3 min
Deeper than our desires is the question of what is actually worth wanting, write Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Matthew Croasmun, and Miroslav Volf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2023•5 min
Without mandated air-conditioning, the number of heat-related deaths in U.S. prisons (Texas in particular) have increased in the last decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2023•8 min
The streamer has begun rolling out its new password protocol in the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2023•4 min
Sam Levinson's controversial HBO series, which stars co-creator The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, is an almost Biblical cautionary tale about a pop star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2023•7 min
In a new study, researchers found a "global erosion of species,’ with nearly half of animal populations in decline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2023•5 min
Governments, big tech, and scientists will need to work together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2023•6 min
The laws in Louisiana allow for abortions in certain cases when a pregnant patients' life or health may be at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2023•7 min
