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Now What? With Carole Zimmer

Carole Zimmer
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Vanity Fair
Great Replacement Theory
United States
Ani Difranco
Tony Bourdain
Maira Kalman
Weather Underground
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Virgil Abloh
Cuba
Firefighting
Women In Aviation
New York City
Wikipedia
E. Jean Carroll
One Thousand and One Nights
Hillary Clinton
Fashion

Conversations with extraordinary people about their lives and how they navigate all the bumps in the road.

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There's a new film out called Reading Lolita in Tehran. It's based on the best-selling book by Azar Nafisi who held a reading group in her home in Iran where female students met each week to read banned books like Madame Bovary and Lolita. Nafisi had... more

It's the lazy days of August. So, if you missed it, here's a second chance to listen to one of the best "Now What?" conversations of the year. Graydon Carter was the editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years. He's also a world class yenta (and I mean that i... more

Ada Ferrer was born in Cuba. Her father fled the country after Fidel Castro marched into Havana. When Ferrer was a baby, her mother also left the country to join Ada's father in NY. Ferrer grew up between two worlds in a family torn apart by the Cuba... more

Novelist Siri Hustvedt knows a lot about grief. Two years ago, her husband, the writer Paul Auster, died. They had an extraordinary life together as parents, romantic partners, and authors who shared their work. Hustvedt was devastated by Paul's deat... more

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Ada Ferrer
Historian and Professor of History at Princeton University; Pulitzer Prize winner (2022)
Princeton University
Episode: A Conversation with Ada Ferrer
Siri Hustvedt
Novelist and public intellectual
Writer
Episode: A Conversation with Siri Hustvedt
Mary Murphy
Longtime PIX 11 News reporter and producer
PIX 11 News
Episode: A conversation with Mary Alice Williams and Mary Murphy
Mary Alice Williams
Pioneer in broadcast television, former NY Bureau Chief and executive
NBC, NJTV (and related organizations)
Episode: A conversation with Mary Alice Williams and Mary Murphy
Zayd Ayers Dohrn
Writer, playwright, Northwestern University writing teacher; author of Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young
Northwestern University; Author
Episode: A Conversation with Zayd Dohrn
Matthew Zachary
Founder of Stupid Cancer and author
Stupid Cancer
Episode: A Conversation with Matthew Zachary
Kathryn Grody
Actress and one-woman show performer
Episode: A Conversation with Kathryn Grody
Ibram X. Kendi
Author, historian, and professor; founder of Boston University Center for Antiracist Research
Howard University / Institute for Advanced Study
Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Gina Gershon
Actress, musician, and author
Episode: A Conversation With Gina Gershon

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Carole Zimmer
Host of Now What? with Carole Zimmer

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Huh?

    Carol Zimmer’s questions reminds me the of the clips of Barbara Walter’s most tone deaf interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kminyt
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great Podcast from an Extraordinary Reporter!!

    She always has on interesting people with unique perspectives. I always leave this podcast having learned something new and useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    culey714
    United States4 years ago
  • So much to learn from this podcast

    Absolutely love seeing which new guests will be featured on the show. Carole has a gift for connecting with people and making them feel comfortable. That shows in all the conversations with her guests. Great podcast to listen to with special guests and a gifted host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andreea94
    United States4 years ago
  • Now What?

    Years of pleasure.

    When Carole Zimmer started these pod casts I spent a delightful, engaging, wonderful 40 minutes with Carole interviewing Gloria Steinem. They talked with insight and humor about feminism, aging, politics, relationships and of course, shopping. I couldn’t wait until the next one came out.

    Now I think she is almost at her 100th podcast. She is such a fabulous, deep, emotionally connected and humorous interviewer and she has talked to so many famous, interesting people through ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vivtheword
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Conversations!

    I’m a big fan of great conversations, and this pod delivers. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    colbi22
    United States6 years ago

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A Conversation with Ada Ferrer
Q: How did you come to write about Cuba in your scholarly work while also living through its real-time social and humanitarian crises?
Her writing grew out of a need to understand what happened, turning a personal family history into scholarly questions about revolutions, migration, and state power. The letters from her brother, the story of the 1980 Mariel exodus, and the ongoing policy debates all fed into a history written from the bottom up, linking intimate family experiences to broader national narratives.
A Conversation with Ada Ferrer
Q: You and your mother left Cuba in 1963. That was four years after Fidel Castro marched into Havana. What did that exit mean for your family and your sense of belonging?
It marked the beginning of a lifelong negotiation between two worlds. The departure created an enduring absence—the brother left behind and a sense of underlying guilt about the privilege of those who could leave. Over time, Ferrer realized that belonging is not a fixed category but something constructed through memory, letters, and ongoing connections to Cuba.
A Conversation with Robin Givhan
Q: How did social media influence Abloh's impact and legacy?
Robin notes that Abloh treated social media as a two-way channel, using it to educate and engage fans, which amplified his influence beyond traditional fashion circles.
A Conversation with Robin Givhan
Q: What made Abloh a pivotal figure for Louis Vuitton and for fashion branding overall?
The interview highlights his role as the first Black Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton, his affinity for community-building around the Off-White brand, and his skill at translating streetwear culture into luxury fashion narratives.
A Conversation with Robin Givhan
Q: How did Abloh's relationship with Kanye West shape his career?
The guests discuss Kanye's ambitious, boundary-pushing mindset and how their collaboration offered Virgil a platform and credibility, while also highlighting the complexity of their dynamic.

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A thoughtful interview series that centers on notable public figures, creatives, journalists, and historians, exploring their life stories, career journeys, and the bumps along the road. Episodes highlight personal memory, resilience, and the intersections of identity, culture, and society, often weaving in broader political and social contexts. The host brings warmth and curiosity, creating intimate conversations that feel like long-form life stories rather than traditional Q&A. Listeners can expect deep-dive chats with guests who blend art, activism, journalism, and scholarship, with a consistent emphasis on human experience and practical insights for navigating change.

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Recent guests on Now What? With Carole Zimmer include:

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2. Siri Hustvedt
3. Mary Murphy
4. Mary Alice Williams
5. Zayd Ayers Dohrn
6. Matthew Zachary
7. Kathryn Grody
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