Charlie Sykes
Overheard with Evan Smith
Charlie Sykes, the former editor at large of the Bulwark, joins Evan to discuss the changing political climate across the country, particularly on the conservative side. Sykes provides insight on Trump, the election, and the key issues that will sway voters this election cycle.
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Margaret Cho
Overheard with Evan Smith
Comedian Margaret Cho joins Evan to chat about her comedy origins from a young age in San Francisco and how she keeps the passion for stand-up burning years later.
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Judy Woodruff
Overheard with Evan Smith
Judy Woodruff, former PBS NewsHour anchor and special correspondent, talks about her career, media, and her new reporting project “America at a Crossroads” as she explores what is at the heart of the great political divide in America.
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Kara Swisher
Overheard with Evan Smith
Longtime tech journalist, podcaster, and author Kara Swisher joins the program with her insight on the people behind the tech industry and artificial intelligence. Swisher’s latest book, a memoir, is titled Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
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Barbara McQuade
Overheard with Evan Smith
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses the age of disinformation, the negative impacts of social media, and her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.
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Indigo Girls
Overheard with Evan Smith
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls reflect on their storied musical careers,the changes they’ve witnessed in the music industry, and their recent resurgence thanks to the Barbie movie.
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Paula Kerger
Overheard with Evan Smith
Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS, discusses the impact of public television on communities and the way PBS has addressed issues around media, culture, education and technology.
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Jonathan Eig
Overheard with Evan Smith
Bestselling author and award winning biographer Jonathan Eig joins Evan to discuss his book on Martin Luther King, Jr., King: A Life, and the demystification of the man who has been made into a larger than life figure.
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Martin Baron
Overheard with Evan Smith
Longtime journalist and newspaper editor Martin Baron joins Evan to discuss his storied career in journalism and his first book, Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and the Washington Post which covers the 2016 Presidential Election and Jeff Bezos’ purchase of the Post.
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Ben McKenzie
Overheard with Evan Smith
Ben McKenzie, star of hit shows like Gotham and Southland, discusses his new book, Easy Money, and the impact cryptocurrency's rising popularity has on everyday people. Ben also reminisces on his career and what got him into acting.
info_outlineFormer U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses the age of disinformation, the negative impacts of social media, and her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.