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Hollywood
The Chosen
Happiness
Israel
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Human Rights
Climate Change
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Family
John Fetterman
Serena Williams
Jesus Christ
Bill Murray

Conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the rest of us. New episodes every Saturday.

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This week we're sharing one of our favorites from earlier this year. This episode originally published on January 17, 2026. The ultrarunner and mountaineer talks about finding peace through doing unimaginably hard things.

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New York’s star center on playing for his mom, Patrick Ewing. generations of emotional fans — and himself.

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Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City.

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The legendary rock star, now 82, on how fame, touring and aging have changed him.

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Recent Guests

Zohran Mamdani
New York City Mayor
Mayor of New York City
Episode: Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Mick Jagger
Lead singer of the Rolling Stones
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Episode: Mick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones Show
Gracie Abrams
Singer-songwriter; star of the album Daughter From Hell
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Episode: 'Popcast': Gracie Abrams on ‘Daughter From Hell,’ Internet Cruelty, Writing With Paul Mescal, & Audrey Hobert
Robby Hoffman
Comedian and actor known for Hacks and Wake Up
Independent/Entertainment
Episode: Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets
Danny McBride
Actor, writer, and author of Thrilling Tales of Modern Men
Author, The Interview guest
Episode: Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies
Seth Rogen
Actor, writer, producer
Point Grey Pictures
Episode: Seth Rogen Knows the Secret to Marriage — and Being Rich in Hollywood
Scott Pelley
Former CBS News anchor and long-time 60 Minutes correspondent
CBS News
Episode: Scott Pelley on His Firing and the ‘Massacre’ at ’60 Minutes’
Raphael Warnock
U.S. Senator from Georgia; senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church
U.S. Senate; Ebenezer Baptist Church
Episode: Senator Raphael Warnock Says the Supreme Court Has Done ‘Violence’ to Democracy
Laurie Santos
Cognitive scientist; professor at Yale; author of The Happiness Lab
Yale University
Episode: Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.

Hosts

David Marchese
Host of The Interview; The New York Times; co-hosting with Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Co-host, interview program host

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • NYT needs to fire Lulu

    Normally, I really enjoy in-depth interviews on this podcast. However, the number of odd, biased, and aggressive interviewing style questions when Lulu is on are making me question how in the world they’re approving these to go on air at this point. She needs to go.

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    Millenialgirl
    United States6 days ago
  • Solid interviewing but… so. many. men.

    NYT journalism is high quality but heavily weighted towards men

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    Notbythehair
    United States10 days ago
  • Lulu Navarro style is kind of aggressive

    I like the format of the interview but Lulu Navarro style is increasingly aggressive and is not only the Mayor’s interview I had seen the same style in other interviews. Is like she is trying to corner the person she is interviewing. The mayor’s interview for me was the last straw. I must likely pass future episodes when she is the person doing the interview.

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    RGNY84
    United States10 days ago
  • Lulu has to go

    What was that interview with Zohran?! Why was every question hostile or an attempted “gotcha”? Why the snarky and superior tone while managing to be completely uninformed about the basic differences between a party (Democrat) vs organization (DSA)? No honest moral engagement with Gaza, Israel, AIPAC — just salacious Piker quotes that have nothing to do with Zohran? Honestly this is where I finally lost all respect for NYT, their biases are all hanging out in the open on this one. If you can’t sp... more

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    gabenotgabby
    United States13 days ago
  • Lulu Garcia Navarros badly veiled contempt is so off putting

    I’ve enjoyed multiple episodes of this show and I’ve listened to Lulu Garcia Navarro for years when she was on NPR and I always liked her but in this show she is so oddly aggressive and off putting towards the people being interviewed that it’s uncomfortable to listen to. Specifically her very poorly veiled contempt toward anyone who is critical towards Israel. When she was like that with Tucker Carlson I was kind of like “ok I get it” because he’s a very polarizing and fringe figure but the way... more

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    ccthethird
    United States14 days ago

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'Popcast': Gracie Abrams on ‘Daughter From Hell,’ Internet Cruelty, Writing With Paul Mescal, & Audrey Hobert
Q: How has your approach to lyrics and the portrayal of people in your songs evolved from your previous album to Daughter From Hell?
She explains a shift toward more self-aware, less careless storytelling, aiming to balance honesty with kindness, and to write from both the protagonist and the antagonist perspectives without harming others.
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Q: What does your personal evolution as a leader look like since taking office?
Staying focused on safety and affordability while embracing collaboration across factions, and emphasizing a transparent, honest approach to leadership that earns trust even when people disagree.
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Q: How do you balance your alliance with AOC and broader national ambitions within the Democratic Party and the DSA?
I view the coalition as a broad tent; we work with those who share the vision of dignity for working people, and disagreements are natural, but the goal is delivering for communities, not purging differences.
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Q: You've said your focus is on New York City right now, but how do you see expanding your influence beyond the city in the future?
The focus is NYC for now, but you keep thinking about a broader footprint; you want to maintain a humane, policy-driven approach that could be a model for other cities, while prioritizing tangible gains for working people.
Mick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones Show
Q: What does Mick Jagger see as his relationship with the audience across different kinds of venues?
Jagger says the audience means different things depending on the event: in festivals they are there as part of a larger experience, while in stadiums he aims to foster a unifying, shared moment and make the audience forget their troubles for a couple of hours.

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Long-form, in-depth interviews with high-profile cultural, political, and entertainment figures. The show centers on exploring guests' motivations, career arcs, and broader impact, with a focus on how personal experiences shape public work. Episodes feature nuanced conversations that balance tough questions with empathetic storytelling, often revealing behind-the-scenes moments, career-defining choices, and perspectives on current events or cultural trends. A notable strength is the dual-host dynamic, which tends to surface diverse angles—combining investigative rigor with reflective, human-centered storytelling—making it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful conversations with prominent figures across sectors.

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2. Mick Jagger
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5. Danny McBride
6. Seth Rogen
7. Scott Pelley
8. Raphael Warnock

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