On the menu for today’s show - some nice and a whole lot of spice. Phil Rosenthal, creator of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, and foodie extraordinaire joins Kasich & Klepper for a feast for the ears. They talk about why everyone should travel (even if it's exploring your own town!), the power of sharing a meal (and a laugh), and how Phil developed his sense of humor that has connected with millions around the world. The kitchen also heats up with a discussion about the impact of climate change, police...
Mar 07, 2024•43 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Midterms are right around the corner. What issues REALLY matter most to voters? Who will win the House and the Senate? Will Trump and Biden face off again in 2024? To get the answers, Kasich & Klepper turn to Celinda Lake, one of the country’s top Democratic pollsters, and Ed Goeas, a prominent republican pollster and partner at Tarrance Group. They explain how polling accuracy has changed over the decades, why people often lie to pollsters, and whether voters really care about civility in polit...
Sep 29, 2022•57 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Don’t forget, this is an episode to remember. Dr. Scott A. Small, neuroscientist and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia University, talks with Kasich & Klepper about why forgetting is not always a failure of our memory and how sleep helps us clear our minds. They also discuss how we are constantly cluttering our brains with today’s social media instead of making true connections as well as the healthy benefits of forgetting some of the pandemic and other traumatic wo...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast When Kasich is away, the Democrats will play. Jordan Klepper is without his partner in civility this week, so he welcomes Lis Smith, Democratic strategist for more than 20 political campaigns including Barack Obama, Andrew Cuomo and Pete Buttigieg. Jordan and Lis debate Biden’s favorability struggles, whether a “nice” candidate like Pete Buttigieg can survive in this hellish political landscape, and how they both prep to talk with Fox News or MAGA supporters. They also break down whether the DOJ...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Midterm season is upon us! In this week's episode, Kasich & Klepper throw the biggest headlines and questions at each other including what Liz Cheney's defeat spells for Trump-opposing Republican candidates, heated Senate races like Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock in Georgia, and whether Democrats losing the House may lead to President Biden's impeachment. They also discuss the latest updates in the DOJ & FBI's investigation of Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate and Kasich explains how he could've wo...
Sep 08, 2022•55 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast From the Shire to the Island, this week’s guest has played a major part in bringing some of your favorite series to life. Dominic Monaghan tells Kasich & Klepper what it’s like to be a part of iconic series like Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Lost, and why he thinks his best work is yet to come. They also embrace Beatlesmania, discuss the World Cup, and Dominic reveals why his favorite animals are the “misunderstood” ones you fear the most. You can hear Dominic in MORIARTY: THE DEVIL’S GAME o...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast In the trainwreck that is American politics, there are those on the Trump train, those who got off, and those who never got on board. So, how did we end up here? You can point at least one finger towards this week’s guest, Tim Miller, longtime political consultant and writer-at-large for The Bulwark. Tim reveals to Kasich & Klepper his involvement in shaping a Republican party with values often at odds with his own, his shame over it, and how he is moving forward with hopes for the future. He al...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast China, Russia, Communism, Dictatorship, and the United States: One of these things is not like the others, but for how long? Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Kasich & Klepper to discuss the ongoing threats on democracy across the globe, why authoritarianism continues to grow in popularity; the terrifying message that is spread by those in power like Hungary's Viktor Orbán, and what will be left of Russia and Ukraine after Putin. Anne’s ...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast When those in power fail us, we often turn to entertainment to seek justice. This week, Danny Strong, creator and showrunner of the Emmy-nominated limited-series, DOPESICK, shares how he channeled his outrage to place a powerful spotlight on the deceit and criminality behind the opioid crisis. Danny also reveals the challenges of making stories like these marketable to Hollywood and audiences, how to navigate partisan politics in entertainment, and why Quentin Tarantino is his biggest fan. Plus,...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Nothing can prepare you for this week's knockout episode: the "Bronze Bomber" Deontay Wilder steps into the ring with Kasich and Klepper. Deontay reveals the warrior mentality it took to become the longtime WBC heavyweight champion, why there's no relationship between him and Tyson Fury beyond their historic trilogy fights, and the legacy he's leaving to his children and others for generations to come. Deontay Wilder's debut single, EVERYTIME, featuring Marsellos Wilder, is available on all musi...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast With so many issues affecting our country, this week's episodes features an honest and unedited conversation between Kasich & Klepper about what's really weighing on the hearts and minds of Americans today. John Kasich and Jordan Klepper share how they feel about the current state of America, the polarizing political figures like AOC and Ted Cruz, the urgent need for movement on climate change legislation, and the hypocrisy within party extremes. This is the episode to share with your friends an...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 'All gas, no brakes' on this week of Kasich and Klepper! Legendary IndyCar driver and team owner Bobby Rahal stops by to share how winning the Indy 500 changes your life, what it's like owning a racing team with David Letterman, how Netflix and Formula 1 is growing the sport, and the dangers of racing as a driver - and parent. To follow and support the many Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing teams, go to RAHAL.com and to find a Rahal auto dealership near you, go to BOBBYRAHAL.com Learn more about yo...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Break out your popcorn, this week The Circus comes to Kasich & Klepper! Journalist and host of Showtime’s THE CIRCUS John Heilemann joins Kasich & Klepper for an entertaining one-of-a-kind show. Things get political with discussions about where the future of the GOP is going, why the frightening power of election misinformation is here to stay, and what outcome will the January 6th Congressional hearings really bring. They also juggle heated topics like generational divides, voter disillusionmen...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Looking for some entertaining back-and-forth worthy of a Wimbledon championship match? Tennis legend Andy Roddick serves up an exciting discussion with Kasich & Klepper on the historical impact of tennis players in the fight against social injustice, his personal career highs and lows, his admiration (and envy) of Roger Federer’s puzzling mentality, and his feelings on Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, and Serena Williams’ uncertain return. Andy also predicts who he thinks will be the all-time majors lea...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Nothing is more “on brand” for Kasich & Klepper than this week’s fired up guest. Donny Deutsch, branding expert and podcast host of “On Brand with Donny Deutsch”, joins the show to discuss the power of brands to target emotion, personality, and fear when it comes to building a cult-like devoted following… whether it be Nike, Mercedes-Benz, or the Democratic and Republican parties. They also dissect and explain why Trump is now the most frighteningly successful and effective brand today. You can ...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Can this week’s guest use his musical chops to help Kasich & Klepper set aside their differences once and for all? Well, some things’ll never change... that’s just the way it is. Singer-songwriter and pianist extraordinaire Bruce Hornsby joins K&K this week to talk about a range of topics, musical and otherwise! Listen to hear how Bruce beat NBA legend Allen Iverson in a pickup game of basketball (the sport runs in the family) and his serendipitous relationship with Spike Lee that turned into ye...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast This K&K episode contains a discussion on gun violence, death, grief and other difficult topics. Gun control activist Fred Guttenberg joins K&K this week for an in-depth discussion about gun violence in the U.S. After Guttenberg’s 14-year-old daughter Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14, 2018, he channeled his rage and grief into anti-gun violence advocacy. In this episode, he talks with Kasich and Klepper about the politicization of gun control, the next steps governmen...
Jun 16, 2022•58 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Nothing better than having a friend on the show! This week’s K&K guest is the absolutely hilarious writer, actor, and activist, Jana Schmieding! Jana joins Kasich & Klepper for a lively chat about her upbringing, the importance of modern indigenous representation in America, and the best ways to appreciate the diverse history and culture of Native Nations. She highlights how her personal experience has informed her time behind the scenes and in front of the camera on Rutherford Falls. They also ...
Jun 09, 2022•59 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Batter up! “Part 2” of Kasich and Klepper’s conversation with the legendary Bob Costas is finally here! Hear Bob like you’ve never heard him before as Kasich and Klepper dive deep on the political pitfalls of partisanship, MAGA mentality, and how to bring disparate points of view together. They also reflect on the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection and what the American people need to see in a leader going forward. Watch Back on the Record with Bob Costas on HBO and HBO Max, and catch Bob...
Jun 02, 2022•45 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast You will be absolutely CHARMED by this week’s guest! Alyssa Milano has been in the entertainment industry since she was a kid, starring in hit shows like “Who’s the Boss?” and “Charmed,” but her career in activism is just as lengthy and impressive as her time in Hollywood. She’s fought for HIV/AIDS awareness, reproductive health rights, the #MeToo movement and spoken before Congress. Now, she's speaking with Kasich & Klepper about everything from representation in Hollywood, the power of enterta...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Global warming, more COVID, Putin’s endless escalation of war, growing inflation… The world’s on fire, literally, so how do we fight it? Ian Bremmer, the (ever-optimistic) political scientist and bestselling author shares with Kasich and Klepper why he believes the crisis in Ukraine is the beginning of a new Cold War with Russia, the urgency of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, and how Putin has dug himself a hole with no way out. They also discuss Bremmer’s “Top Risks” report for 2022, including...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Here's your clue for this week's guest: An accomplished neuroscientist, bestselling author and podcast host, you also know this actor from hit shows like Blossom, The Big Bang Theory, Call Me Kat and Jeopardy. If you buzzed in with ‘Who is Mayim Bialik?’ you are correct! You’ve won a brand new episode of K&K! Mayim joins Kasich & Klepper for a conversation on a Jeopardy-worthy variety of topics… including her experience growing up in entertainment, parenting, melding her faith and love of scienc...
May 12, 2022•56 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast The Doctor is in! This week, Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy joins the podcast for a healthy dose of Kasich & Klepper. In this episode, America’s Doctor answers questions about the continuing COVID health crisis including the need for continued response funding, COVID best practices, and the future of the pandemic. He also talks about the epidemic of loneliness and isolation among Americans, the youth mental health crisis, and how connection can help serve as an antidote to...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Houston, we have a podcast! Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino joins the podcast this week for an episode that is truly out of this world. He opens up about the precious “pale blue dot” we all live on, the importance of keeping it safe, and how Earth’s future is tied to the stars. Mike also shares his thoughts on private space programs like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and the commercialization of space travel by billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson. And, for those adults who f...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Modern life keeps you on your toes, but it’s best to take it all in stride with a sense of humor– few know that better than this week’s guest, the inimitable star of Modern Family, Julie Bowen! She spent 11 years as America’s favorite type-A mom, and now she’s spending an hour with Kasich & Klepper to discuss everything from swearing off dating to whether golf is a skill (and not a sport) to getting deep about the youth mental health crisis. Julie also discusses the power of Modern Family: how t...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast When you’re an eleven-time NBA All-Star, you’ve dealt with years of being double-teamed on the court, but nothing prepares you for the matchup of Kasich & Klepper. NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh reveals the struggles he dealt with mentally when his NBA career was cut short, how the game helped him learn fundamental things about himself beyond the court, and how he encourages others to find their “why” in life. They also talk about Tom Brady, being on the receiving end of trash talk from his idol, ...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready, because this week’s guest is about to rock your world, literally. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician and iconic actor, Stevie Van Zandt breaks down his massive career with Kasich & Klepper. Stevie chats about music, being stuck in the 60's “renaissance,” and bringing arts education to thousands of kids across the United States. Plus, he discusses the role of activism in his career and his real-life consigliere attitude when it comes to fame. Stevie's memoir, UNREQUITED INFATUATIONS, ...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Language is an incredibly powerful tool, whether we use it to express, limit, or hide ourselves, and few know that better than this week's guest, poet David Whyte. David speaks candidly with Kasich & Klepper about how to have a REAL conversation, how his background in the hard sciences influenced his art, learning the poetry of the business world, and the role of fear and trauma in communication. David Whyte's latest collection of poems, titled "Still Possible" is available now and go to davidwh...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Some people are natural born leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, free thinkers - even fewer are all of those things and then some. The one and only Mark Cuban shares his honest and unfiltered thoughts with Kasich & Klepper on the issues of big pharmacy, insurance, and banking. He also predicts the future of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and why too much power and influence in the hands of Mark Zuckerberg scares him. To learn more about The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and how Cos...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Like an expertly crafted cocktail, this week’s guest features the perfect mix of ingredients: delightful, sweet, hilarious, an award-winning director, creator, writer, producer, actor, and author. The always enjoyable Paul Feig joins Kasich & Klepper to talk about how his small town, Michigan roots shaped his comedy, whether being as funny as Melissa McCarthy or Chris Farley is just in their DNA, how streaming services have changed the culture beyond Hollywood, and why Trump and social media wil...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 
