Free Forum with Terrence McNally
Terrence McNallyFeatures conversations with people who offer pieces of the puzzle of “a world that just might work” -- provocative approaches to business, environment, health, science, politics, media and culture. Guests have included Michael Lewis, Ken Burns, Arianna Huffington, Paul Krugman, Temple Grandin, Bill Maher, Cornel West, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Norman Lear. [terrencemcnally.net]
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 745 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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I give five stars for the interesting guests from a variety of backgrounds - many of whom I have only heard on this show, despite all their achievements and insights. But I minus one star for McNally's obnoxious way of constantly and unnecessarily interrupting them, which often disrupts the guest's train of thought and the flow of the discussion.
Apple Podcasts4cshearer
United States13 years ago - Great interviews
Keep up the great stuff
Apple Podcasts5BookgovUnited States13 years ago - Great show
Terrence gets awesome guests to come speak on the podcast, and the interviews are always engaging and inspiring.
Apple Podcasts5VinodoleUnited States14 years ago - Terrific
It's a great podcast. Well thought out interviews. This podcast will give Fresh Air a run for their money. Pleasant to listen to. It's not a round table discussion of 6 people all trying to talk at once or a bunch of unnecessary noise and sound effects. It's entertaining, to the point, and informative. Easy to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5Kimmiee_10United States15 years ago - Best interview podcast
I look forward to an interesting new voice every week.
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Long-form conversations with leading thinkers, scientists, writers, and policymakers who explore how to build a more just, innovative, and resilient world. Episodes span climate science, democracy, technology, health care, education, psychedelics, media, and peacebuilding, often weaving personal narratives with rigorous ideas and practical actions. The show tends to pair deep-dive interviews with guests who have challenging, solution-oriented perspectives, aiming to illuminate big-picture theories through concrete examples and stories. A notable strength is the breadth of disciplines and the willingness to challenge established narratives, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, context-rich dialogue and policy-relevant insig... more
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