
Conversations with extraordinary people about their lives and how they navigate all the bumps in the road.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureArts | |||

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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Carol Zimmer’s questions reminds me the of the clips of Barbara Walter’s most tone deaf interviews.
She always has on interesting people with unique perspectives. I always leave this podcast having learned something new and useful.
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.
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
I’m a big fan of great conversations, and this pod delivers. :)
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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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Now What? With Carole Zimmer launched 11 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Now What? With Carole Zimmer include:
1. Ada Ferrer
2. Siri Hustvedt
3. Mary Murphy
4. Mary Alice Williams
5. Zayd Ayers Dohrn
6. Matthew Zachary
7. Kathryn Grody
8. Ibram X. Kendi
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