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#1301 Jane Goodall

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World-renowned conservationist and ethologist Jane Goodall discusses her legendary career.

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World-renowned conservationist and ethologist Jane Goodall discusses her legendary career with her groundbreaking studies into the lives of wild chimpanzees. Committed and tireless at age 91, she recounts her ongoing work through the Jane Goodall Institute.


#1302 Richard Linklater

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Award-winning director Richard Linklater discusses his two new films, Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague.

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Golden Globe and BAFTA Award-winning film director Richard Linklater discusses current events in his career and his two newest movies, Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague.


#1303 John Bolton

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Former national security advisor John Bolton discusses current world politics.

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Former national security advisor John Bolton discusses current politics including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, China, NATO and border security.


#1304 Joyce Vance

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Former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance discusses the changes in federal separation of powers.

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Former U.S. attorney and MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance discusses the changes in federal separation of powers and her book "Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy."


#1305 Ibram X. Kendi

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Author Ibram X. Kendi discusses his young readers book "Malcolm Lives!"

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National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi discusses his storied career and his book "Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers."


#1306 Mitch Albom

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Best-selling author Mitch Albom discusses his long career and book "Twice."

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Best-selling author Mitch Albom discusses his sports writing career, and authoring books including "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "Twice."


#1307 Jeff Tweedy

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Singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy talks about his solo triple album "Twilight Override."

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Founding member of Grammy Award-winning rock band Wilco, singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy talks about his solo triple album "Twilight Override."


#1308 Neko Case

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Singer Neko Case discusses her career and memoir "The Harder I Fight The More I Love You."

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Singer-songwriter Neko Case discusses her genre-spanning career and talks about her memoir "The Harder I Fight The More I Love You."


#1309 David Byrne

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Legendary performer David Byrne discusses his album "Who Is The Sky?"

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Legendary singer-songwriter, visual artist, writer and filmmaker, David Byrne, discusses his career as the founding member of the Talking Heads and his album "Who Is The Sky?"


#1310 Daniel Lubetzky

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KIND Snacks CEO Daniel Lubetzky discusses the influence of his Holocaust survivor father.

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KIND Snacks CEO and Shark on "Shark Tank" Daniel Lubetzky discusses his career, the influence of his Holocaust survivor father, and his efforts to build societal bridges on common ground.


#1311 Hetty Lui McKinnon
Suggested air date: Week of 3/16/26

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James Beard Award-winning author Hetty Lui McKinnon talks all things vegetarian.

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James Beard Award-winning author Hetty Lui McKinnon discusses her cookbook "Linger" and how she thinks her recipe's bold flavors make these vegetarian dishes memorable.


#1312 Jon Ralston
Suggested air date: Week of 3/23/26

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Award-winning journalist Jon Ralston discusses the national political landscape.

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Award-winning journalist Jon Ralston who has covered American politics for more than 35 years discusses the current national political landscape.


#1313 Tim Miller

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Political commentator Tim Miller talks about the current political climate in the U.S.

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Political commentator and writer at The Bulwark, Tim Miller, talks about the current political climate in the U.S. and current events.


#1314 Emil Wakim

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Comedian Emil Wakim talks about his career and being a “Saturday Night Live” cast member.

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Comedian Emil Wakim discusses his career and how he made history as the first Lebanese-American cast member of “Saturday Night Live” during SNL’s milestone 50th season.


#1315 Pamela Colloff

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Journalist Pamela Colloff discusses criminal justice and a con man who weaponized it.

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Journalist Pamela Colloff is a reporter at ProPublica and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. She discusses her book “Catch the Devil,” the criminal justice system and a con man in Florida who weaponized it.


#1316 Jeffrey Goldberg

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Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, discusses their reporting on US politics.

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Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator of "Washington Week With The Atlantic" on PBS discusses the publication's reporting on US politics.


#1317 Mark Kelly

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Senator Mark Kelly offers his perspective on the current US politics and world standing.

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Senator Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) discusses his background as a Navy fighter pilot, NASA astronaut, and his perspective on current US politics and world standing.


#1318 Margaret Brown

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Margaret Brown, director of HBO"s "Yogurt Shop Murders" discusses the long unsolved case.

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Margaret Brown, the director of HBO"s "Yogurt Shop Murders" discusses how the cold case was finally solved after more than 30 years, and her career making documentaries.