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We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. What’s a story a journalist took a chance on that changed history? A vote that a politician never should have cast? A son... more

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Jennifer Welch, host of the podcast “I’ve Had It”  joins Sam to talk about taking a midlife gap year in Manhattan and how the country is led by people with no shame, and you just can’t shame the shameless. They talk about how she navigates the daily ... more

The New Yorker editor David Remnick joins Sam to talk about if The New Yorker is the “slow food movement” of news and how today’s current events remind him of living in Moscow at the end of the Soviet Union. They talk about how the industry changed w... more

Actor and former Obama White House staffer Kal Penn joins Sam to talk about how he doesn’t make calculated decisions and hates when people suggest he makes a decision tree. They unpack the hope of last week’s elections and his serendipitous decades-l... more

Senator Chris Murphy joins Sam to talk about keeping plants alive and why he’s been walking across the state of Connecticut for ten years, now with titanium screws in his knees!They discuss his new book, Crisis of the Common Good and debate whether i... more

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Kal Penn
Actor, comedian, and former White House staffer
Former Obama White House Office of Public Engagement
Episode: Choices We Made: Earth or Space? (with Kal Penn)
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut, author of Crisis of the Common Good
U.S. Senate (Connecticut)
Episode: North South or East West? (with Senator Murphy)
Kate Bowler
professor, author, and podcast host
Episode: Joy or Happiness? (with Kate Bowler)
Lisa Ann Walter
Actress and comedian, longtime stand-up performer
Independent/Stage and Screen acting
Episode: House or Home? (with Lisa Ann Walter)
Christa Miller
Actress and music supervisor
Shrinkings/Scrubs (guest on episode)
Episode: Choices We Made: TV or Radio? (with Christa Miller)
Ana Navarro
Host of the new podcast Bleep and frequent guest on The View
The View / Bleep
Episode: DC or Everywhere Else? (with Ana Navarro)
Jodi Kantor
Journalist, author of How to Start
The New York Times / Author
Episode: Lawyer or Journalist? (with Jodi Kantor)
Jennie Garth
Actress and author of the book I Choose Me
Author, Actress
Episode: Scarcity or Abundance? (with Jennie Garth)
Aasif Mandvi
Former Daily Show co-star, actor and comedian
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Bruce Springsteen or Kid Rock? (with Aasif Mandvi)

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Samantha Bee
Host of Choice Words with Samantha Bee

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Queen Bee

    I can't get enough of this smart, funny, interesting woman. Love the way her brain works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ourkindatown
    United States8 months ago
  • I miss her show on tbs. this podcast just might heal me

    Podchaser
    5
    imheretolisten
    a year ago
  • Love the pod. Sam, your audio sucks. With love from a fellow Canuck.

    Beb, your guests are sounding better than you. Are you transmitting your voice with two cans and a string…

    I’m giving you sass bc I know you can understand, but id love to hear your voice loud and clear rather than down a long hallway. 💋

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kieran Campbell
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love Sam Bee

    Love Sam Bee so much. This podcast is a little glimmer of sanity and hilarity. Love the women she interviews. The dudes tend to talk over her which I cannot with.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hankyandsara
    Canadaa year ago
  • Last episode was a total bummer

    Started listening to this podcast recently and was really enjoying it until Jon Lovett started going off on Philadelphia and Sam chimed in with her agreement. What the heck? Mean-spirited attack on a wonderful city by two people I respected up to that point.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    flogert73
    United States2 years ago

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Choices We Made: Earth or Space? (with Kal Penn)
Q: What did you do in the White House as Associate Director of the Office of Public Engagement?
He describes being the point person on outreach to young people, Asian American and arts outreach, and involvement with policy outreach components like the Affordable Care Act provisions for young people, all aimed at connecting the administration with younger demographics.
Choices We Made: Earth or Space? (with Kal Penn)
Q: What was your path from acting to working in the White House?
Penn explains he started with auditions, took opportunities like Van Wilder, and gradually moved into the realm of public engagement and policy outreach through his work and mentorship network, ultimately leading to a role in the Obama administration.
Check Out: Hell yeah it's No Kings 3 — here's how to make it massive
Q: Is a single massive protest enough, or do we need ongoing, varied tactics?
A single march is not enough; No Kings is part of a broader strategy of mass defiance across many fronts, with big marches acting as recruitment moments and narrative interventions to spur ongoing organizing.
Check Out: Hell yeah it's No Kings 3 — here's how to make it massive
Q: Where should we focus for No Kings given the broad range of issues at play (Middle East, Ukraine, ICE funding, DOJ, vaccines, etc.)?
The focus should be on the core story: violent authoritarian governance attacking rights and democracy. Tailor the message to what activates your specific community while linking issues under a single, unifying frame of resisting authoritarianism and standing with neighbors.
1929 or 2026? (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)
Q: When was this book, when did you release it?
The book was released in October, during the anniversary of the stock market crash.

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A sharp, conversation-driven show where the host explores big life-and-society choices with a rotating roster of guests from politics, journalism, entertainment, and culture. Episodes frequently center on democracy, media, wealth, technology, and personal resilience, often weaving in humor, personal anecdotes, and practical insights. Notable strengths include a candid, long-form interview style and a knack for linking individual decisions to broader social trends. The format also shines when guests bring expertise on policy, media accountability, or creative work, making it useful for listeners seeking thoughtful perspectives on current events and culture.

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Recent guests on Choice Words include:

1. Kal Penn
2. Chris Murphy
3. Kate Bowler
4. Lisa Ann Walter
5. Christa Miller
6. Ana Navarro
7. Jodi Kantor
8. Jennie Garth

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