Season 3

2026-07-01 · 27m

Stacey Abrams became the first African American to serve as Georgia House Minority Leader, ran a historic campaign in the Georgia gubernatorial race, and continues to be a guardian of voting rights. She discusses the decades-long effort to dismantle the Voting Rights Act, the dangers of creeping authoritarianism, and what we can do to protect our fragile democracy.

2026-07-08 · 27m

'Live from the LBJ Library' celebrates America's 250th birthday by looking back at moments in the show that shed light on the American experience and our nation's rich history with reflections from Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Young, Heather Cox Richardson, Bryan Cranston, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and others.

2026-07-15 · 27m

For over 40 years, Richard Linklater has made eclectic and iconic movies including 'Dazed and Confused,' 'School of Rock,' and 'Boyhood,' and his latest acclaimed films, 'Nouvelle Vague' and 'Blue Moon.' He reflects on his approach to filmmaking, the places and people that have inspired his craft, and his thoughts on the distinct character of the American film industry.

2026-07-22 · 27m

Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General. He was the Commander of International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan and Joint Special Operations Command. His expertise in leadership has led to six books. He discusses his latest, On Character, and the choices we make that reflect who we are and define our lives.

2026-07-29 · 27m

In this two-part interview, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks to Mark about her book, Listening to the Law, her background in New Orleans, what she learned from her Supreme Court clerkship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and why, despite differences, the Supreme Court remains an example of bipartisan civility.

2026-08-05 · 27m

In part two of our interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library around her book, Listening to the Law, Justice Barrett talks to Mark about the court's decision-making process, the dramatic rise of "shadow dockets," and why she believes Americans should have faith in our government.

2026-08-12 · 27m

Ringo Starr is, well, Ringo Starr. The legendary drummer talks to Mark about his 2026 album, 'Long, Long Road,' his deep-rooted love of country music, the magic of the Beatles, and memories that stand out from those storied Beatles years.

2026-08-19 · 27m

In part one of this episode, legendary drummer, Ringo Starr, and Grammy and Oscar-winning music producer, T Bone Burnett, talk to Mark about their collaboration on Starr's album, 'Long, Long Road' and why the Beatles continue to capture our imagination. In part two, Burnett discusses playing guitar for Bob Dylan, what characterizes American music, and changes in the music industry today.

2026-08-26 · 27m

Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, co-host of MS NOW's The Weekend, and author of the 2025 memoir, Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home. He discusses his unlikely journey to becoming a journalist and the state of race and democracy today.

2026-09-02 · 27m

In the first of a two-part interview, legendary artist Bruce Springsteen talks to Mark about his seminal albums Born to Run, Born in the USA, and The Rising; the role he's played in shining a light on our country and its people; and the message behind his 'Land of Hope and Dreams' concert tour.

2026-09-09 · 27m

In part two of our interview with Bruce Springsteen, Springsteen and Bob Santelli, the Founding Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, talk to Mark about what characterizes American music; the musicians who have influenced Springsteen; and the Springsteen Center's mission to inspire a new generation of American musicians.

2026-09-16 · 27m

Julián Castro shares his journey from San Antonio to the Cabinet and his vision for rebuilding trust in government.

2026-09-23 · 27m

Former Vice President Mike Pence talks to Mark about his book, 'What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience,' his vision to revive the conservative movement embodied by Republicans Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, and his views on the Republican Party in the age of Donald Trump.

2026-09-30 · 27m

Alec Baldwin is an acclaimed actor with a remarkably eclectic resume. Among his accomplishments is hosting NBC's Saturday Night Live a record 17 times, earning an Emmy for his iconic portrayal of President Donald Trump. Baldwin talks with Mark about his path to acting, his most pivotal experiences as an actor, and how he developed his portrayal of Trump.

2026-10-07 · 27m

Sargent Shriver established the Peace Corps for John F. Kennedy and led the War on Poverty for Lyndon Johnson. Two of his children--journalist and philanthropist, Maria Shriver, and Senior Advisor of Save the Children, Mark Shriver--discuss his legacy around his posthumously published memoir, We Called it A War, while offering their takes on the state of affordability in America today.

2026-10-14 · 27m

Noah Hawley is the show runner of the acclaimed series, Fargo and Alien: Earth. A novelist, thought leader, and filmmaker, Hawley talks to Mark about his unusual path to filmmaking, his approach to storytelling, the cultural and media landscape, and the components that make a story feel distinctly American.

2026-10-21 · 27m

Rahm Emanuel has served as White House Advisor to Bill Clinton, a Congressman, White House Chief of Staff for Barack Obama, Mayor of Chicago, and Joe Biden's US Ambassador to Japan. He reflects on his productive career, his realization of the American Dream and its the growing inaccessibility today, and the state of American democracy.

2026-10-28 · 27m

Darrell Hammond is one of the longest-serving cast members of NBC's Saturday Night Live, where he performed over 100 impressions including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Donald Trump, and Sean Connery. Hammond discusses the art of satire, his approach to developing impressions, and lessons he's learned throughout his long career in comedy.

2026-11-04 · 27m

Jennifer Palmieri has spent decades in the center of American politics, working for Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and serving as communications director for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. She talks about what propelled her into a life of public service, the lessons she took from years in the White House, and the steps the Democratic Party must take to rebuild.