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The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.

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Recent Guests

John Fetterman
Pennsylvania Senator and Democratic politician
Episode: Democratic Dissident John Fetterman
Paul Kingsnorth
Author and critic, known for his writings on culture and technology.
Episode: How We Lost Ourselves to Technology—and How We Can Come Back
Shilo Brooks
President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Professor of Practice at Southern Methodist University
George W. Bush Presidential Center
Episode: Can Reading Fix Men?
Palmer Luckey
Founder of Anduril and former Oculus executive
Anduril Industries
Episode: Palmer Luckey and the Future of American Power
Katie Herzog
Author and podcaster, known for her work on alcohol recovery.
Author of 'Drink Your Way Sober', co-host of Blocked and Reported podcast
Episode: How Katie Herzog Drank Her Way to Sobriety
Rachel Goldberg-Polin
Mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a hostage who was murdered
Episode: The Hostage Release and the Future of Gaza
Jon Goldberg-Polin
Father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a hostage who was murdered
Episode: The Hostage Release and the Future of Gaza
Nimrod Palmach
Major in IDF Reserves who fought Hamas on October 7, 2023
Episode: The Hostage Release and the Future of Gaza
María Corina Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Episode: María Corina Machado’s Fight to Free Venezuela

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Bari Weiss
Host and journalist known for her insightful commentary on culture and politics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.3k ratings
  • My favorite pod

    Bari, there needs to be a section for book recommendations on The Free Press - So many books have been brought up in interviews that I always wish I could remember and go back to when I put something down!

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    5
    Pickle Juicery
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sad to go

    I’ve followed your podcast for years. I appreciated your view points even if I didn’t agree. I belong to no political party. However, your silence on current national and international affairs is deafening. Your avoidance of criticizing this administration and human rights violations is cowardly. I wish you well, but I will no longer be supporting your platforms.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ashv_dubs
    United Statesa month ago
  • Go from strength to strength

    I love The Free Press—I started following them when they were just a newsletter called Common Sense, which is sorely lacking in our political discourse. I am so happy for the growing success of TFP and it gives me hope that the majority of Americans do indeed have common sense. I listen to this podcast for my news so I can get beyond the hype and listen to different views, after research and thinking has been done. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nifferboop
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sell out Israel apologist shill

    She has completely and intentionally pushed out any accountability on what is happening in Gaza.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ub40soon
    United Statesa month ago
  • No principles, only narratives

    The guiding philosophy of this pod and publication is support for Israel, calling out anti-Semitism, and resentment of liberal media elites (Bari’s old bosses). It’s not a philosophy as much as a grievance narrative and it creates a lot of bad allegiances, namely the frequent normalizing of Trumpism and MAGA

    Apple Podcasts
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    He who shall remain nameless
    United Statesa month ago

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How We Lost Ourselves to Technology—and How We Can Come Back
Q: How can we maintain our humanness, our humanity in the age that we happen to be living in right now?
Paul suggests starting with a self-examination of one's values, understanding the story you're in, and identifying the four P's: people, place, prayer, and the past.
Democratic Dissident John Fetterman
Q: How do you feel about your relationship with Trump and Trump voters?
Fetterman emphasizes his refusal to demonize Trump or his supporters, highlighting the importance of respect and understanding across political lines.
Democratic Dissident John Fetterman
Q: Senator, how do you understand the rise of Zohran Mamdani among the younger progressives?
Fetterman suggests that Mamdani won in a unique political context with his appealing message, but he doesn't believe that his approach represents the future of the Democratic Party.
The Making of America’s Most Famous Cheerleaders
Q: What is the biggest misconception about cheerleaders?
That they don't have lives outside of cheerleading, and that they aren't aware of the wider spheres of success in their personal lives.
The Making of America’s Most Famous Cheerleaders
Q: How do you maintain loyalty and tradition in an era when so many institutions have crumbled?
By allowing participation and respecting ideas, making people feel valued and encouraging creativity.

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4. Palmer Luckey
5. Katie Herzog
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