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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

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Neal Shapiro is an award-winning producer and media executive whose 30-year career spans print, broadcast, cable, and online media. Currently the CEO and President of WNET, Shapiro oversees the operations of ten public media channels and one radio st... more

TV Guide called her “the most famous soap opera character in the history of daytime TV.” Actor Susan Lucci inhabited the role of bad girl Erica Kane on ABC’s “All My Children” for four decades, from the show’s inception in 1970 until 2011. She earne... more

Allia Mohamed is the co-founder and CEO of Openigloo, a platform that connects renters with highly-rated landlords and enables renters to review and research their landlords. With OpenIgloo, Allia’s mission is to bring transparency to rental markets ... more

Maggie Gyllenhaal's in a good place right now, at least as far as work and family go. Her latest starring role is as a troubled teacher named Lisa Spinelli in The Kindergarten Teacher. It's an unsettling portrayal of, as Gyllenhaal tells Alec, the "f... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Lucci
Iconic daytime actress known for Erica Kane on All My Children
All My Children
Episode: From the Archives: Susan Lucci
Allia Mohamed
Co-founder and CEO of Openigloo
Openigloo
Episode: How Allia Mohamed Built Openigloo
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Award-winning actor featured in The Kindergarten Teacher and The Deuce
Episode: From the Archives: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Hrishikesh Hirway
Creator of Song Exploder; composer and podcaster
Song Exploder; West Wing Weekly; Home Cooking
Episode: The Musical Mind of Hrishikesh Hirway
Micky Dolenz
Drummer and vocalist for The Monkees
The Monkees
Episode: From the Archives: Micky Dolenz
Karina Canellakis
Conductor and violinist
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra / London Philharmonic (various)
Episode: Karina Canellakis - from Violinist to Conductor
Don Lemon
Emmy-winning journalist and author
The Don Lemon Show
Episode: From The Archives: Don Lemon Writes About God
John Dean
Former White House Counsel during the Nixon administration, key figure in the Watergate scandal
Episode: From the Archives: John Dean
Marc Shaiman
Composer and lyricist with a notable career in theater and film music
Episode: The Phonographic Memory of Marc Shaiman

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Alec Baldwin
Host of the show focusing on in-depth conversations with artists, policy makers, and performers.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 11.5k ratings
  • Here’s the thing

    You know he killed a woman, right?

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    JoeMac7345
    United States25 days ago
  • Murderer

    I thought this would be a podcast about getting away with murder.

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    5
    Engman19
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best interviewee

    Have been listening to Mr Baldwins podcasts since the beginning. Love most but my favorite are with him interviewing classical and contemporary musicians! Mr Baldwin is very knowledgeable and sharp when questioning his guests; he is also very candid about his own experiences. Great podcast

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    jillwolfjewels
    Switzerlanda month ago
  • Head shot

    This podcast blew my head

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    Bigpimpin559
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Hollywood “has been” trying to hang on

    Pompous, out of touch liberal elite lecturing people actually living in the real world. Anybody subjecting themselves to this podcast must hate their life.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Podfather99
    United States2 months ago

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Engaging & Intelligent — listeners praise thoughtful questions and broad knowledge.
Listeners appreciate the show's breadth across culture and politics and the host's respectful approach.
Great guests and a perceptive interviewer; interviews are consistently compelling.

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From the Archives: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Q: What drew you to The Deuce, and how did you approach a role so different from your past work?
I wanted a challenging, steady job that I could count on and hoped to push myself. Working with David Simon and George Pelicanos offered a groundbreaking TV experience, and I was drawn to the opportunity to explore a complex character in a historically rich setting, especially with the support of established collaborators who understood the material.
From the Archives: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Q: How did you prepare for your role as a teacher in The Kindergarten Teacher?
I shadowed a real kindergarten teacher on the Upper West Side, studied with her, and absorbed practical techniques. I also drew on the femininity of the material and worked with Sarah to ensure an authentic, compassionate portrayal that still allowed the film to explore provocative choices.
From the Archives: Micky Dolenz
Q: How did you feel during the Monkees era and after the coup?
He reflects on the blend of enjoyment and pressure, recognizing the improvisational and collaborative nature of making music on a high-profile TV show, and later describes finding satisfaction through live performances and eventually pursuing directing and production work.
From the Archives: Micky Dolenz
Q: But what was your musical DNA?
Dolenz describes starting with classical guitar, then folk and rock; his family background and early influences shaped a versatile approach to singing and performing, which later fed into his work with The Monkees.
The Fearless Robbie Kaplan
Q: When you decided to go to law school, what inspired that decision?
Kaplan initially wanted to be a Russian historian but changed her mind after realizing she wanted to live in New York.

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A thoughtful interview show that brings conversations with high-profile artists, journalists, conductors, and policy makers into intimate settings. Episodes frequently explore career pivots, mentorship, leadership philosophy, and the culture and politics surrounding art and public life. Listeners can expect deep-dive stories behind famous careers, candid reflections on industry change, and cross-disciplinary conversations that mix creativity with public service and social issues. The show often surfaces nuanced perspectives from the worlds of music, film, journalism, and governance, making it appealing to listeners who value intellectual curiosity, cultural insight, and personal storytelling.

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2. Allia Mohamed
3. Maggie Gyllenhaal
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5. Micky Dolenz
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7. Don Lemon
8. John Dean

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