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Go face to face with the person of the moment. NPR’s Newsmakers brings the biggest names in politics, business, sports, arts, and culture out of the headlines and into the interview chair to discuss the mark they’re making on the world.

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Tucker Carlson is talking about what happened behind closed doors in his very public break with President Trump over the war with Iran.

He recounts an Oval Office meeting, before the conflict began, when Carlson says he warned Trump that he was allo... more

There’s a gripe in the comedy scene these days that ‘you can’t say anything anymore.’ Robby Hoffman doesn’t buy it.

“Bro, you just did,” she says, responding to an ‘old guard’ of comics who feel maligned for speaking their mind. “You could say anyth... more

Congressman Ro Khanna says America needs an “economic realignment.”

Fresh off a tour through Pennsylvania, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said he is “thinking seriously” about running for president in 2028 — a race he called a “breaking point in America”... more

Hunter Biden says he has nothing left to hide. He’s been all over the internet in recent months, including appearances with some of his harshest critics, such as ultra-conservative podcasters Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes. In May, he reactivated his... more

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Recent Guests

Robby Hoffman
Comedian
Independent/Comedian
Episode: Robby Hoffman thinks comics can ‘say anything’ — and she does
Ro Khanna
California congressman, 2028 presidential prospect
U.S. Congress
Episode: Democrat Ro Khanna’s 2028 pitch: tax the rich, regulate tech
Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden, public figure and subject of the interview
Episode: Hunter Biden on addiction and being publicly shamed
Bill Maher
Comedian, political commentator, and host of Real Time with Bill Maher
HBO/Real Time with Bill Maher
Episode: Bill Maher on comedy, atheism and dining with Trump
Doug Wilson
Pastor, self-described Christian nationalist
CREC / Christ Church Moscow
Episode: MAGA-linked pastor Doug Wilson’s plan for a Christian theocracy
Chloe Malle
New head of editorial content for American Vogue
Vogue
Episode: Chloe Malle’s vision for a new era at Vogue
Jill Biden
Former First Lady, author of The View from the East Wing
Former First Lady of the United States
Episode: Jill Biden on Hunter’s pardon and her husband’s turbulent political end
Graham Platner
Presumptive Democratic nominee for Maine Senate, oyster farmer and veteran
Democratic Party
Episode: Can Maine Senate hopeful Platner survive another controversy?
Byron Allen
Founder of Entertainment Studios, media mogul
Entertainment Studios
Episode: Byron Allen on replacing Colbert, political comedy and Black ownership

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Steve Inskeep
Host of NPR's Newsmakers

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Ailsa needs to stop interrupting people. Ask the question and let them talk.

    Ailsa needs to stop interrupting people. Ask the question and let them talk.

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    Aaaaaacrash
    United States4 months ago
  • Encouraging so far

    Thank god NPR is doing this. Just listed to the Dana White interview. While many questions were framed as uncharitably as possible, I nevertheless got the sense that NPR might actually care about how Americans they despise actually think. Here’s hoping!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Word guy 1233456754
    United States4 months ago
  • Dana white?

    Good god, what happen to NPR?! I doubt the UFC bros are tuning in. Joe Rogan next? Bankrupt Alex Jones? Of all the "Newsmakers" in the world, who would want to hear anything from this meathead? I'm reconsidering my Sustainer contribution if this is where yall are headed

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    1
    PAyscue
    United States4 months ago
  • Unbiased

    I look forward to this podcast on hopes that it brings interviews from all sides of the spectrum. Political, religious and society and education. I don’t want to be spoon fed only what fits with my beliefs but stretches my understanding

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coffee a go go
    United States6 months ago
  • Gov Wes Moore

    Excellent interview. The people of the state of Maryland are lucky to have a true representative as their governor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ariadne57
    United States6 months ago

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There is confidence in presenting diverse perspectives, though controversy can polarize.
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Interviews are sometimes interrupted, affecting flow and depth of answers.
Some listeners appreciate the broad range of guests and topics.

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Robby Hoffman thinks comics can ‘say anything’ — and she does
Q: What was your experience at the Writers Guild meeting, and how did that shape your view of industry power?
She describes feeling publicly chastised and emotionally shaken, which reinforced her skepticism about how guild leadership and real estate holdings operate within the industry.
Robby Hoffman thinks comics can ‘say anything’ — and she does
Q: Has there been a moment when a joke didn't land the way you intended, and how did you handle it?
Yes, she recalls an early bit that she later revised or dropped, reflecting on how she learned to navigate sensitive topics and adjust her material.
Robby Hoffman thinks comics can ‘say anything’ — and she does
Q: What kept you coming back after your first bombing experience?
She explains that even the brief moment of performing felt meaningful, and the supportive energy from friends helped sustain her; a medical-like gatekeeping moment didn't deter her commitment to the craft.
Democrat Ro Khanna’s 2028 pitch: tax the rich, regulate tech
Q: How would you restructure the economy to help de-industrialized communities and ensure a manufacturing renaissance?
He proposes an American New Deal: an industrial investment bank, targeted industrial policy for de-industrialized regions, a federal jobs program, investment in trade schools and tech institutes, and partnerships with private sector and faith and community leaders to mobilize resources.
MAGA-linked pastor Doug Wilson’s plan for a Christian theocracy
Q: What would a Christian theocracy look like in the United States?
A constitutionally shaped framework would remain, but key social laws would change—outlawing abortion, overturning same-sex marriage, and reducing protections for LGBTQ+ people, with civil life guided by Christian principles and church-involved governance rather than a strictly secular state.

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The show features deep-dive conversations with prominent leaders across politics, business, sports, media, and culture. Guests are asked to explain their work, decision-making, and visions for the future, often tying macro issues to personal narratives. Episodes regularly explore governance, policy, economics, media strategy, and social change, with a willingness to tackle controversial topics and provide diverse viewpoints. The program tends to attract listeners who value rigorous dialogue, accountability, and insights from high-profile figures shaping public discourse, and it often blends policy discussion with behind-the-scenes storytelling and industry context.

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2. Ro Khanna
3. Hunter Biden
4. Bill Maher
5. Doug Wilson
6. Chloe Malle
7. Jill Biden
8. Graham Platner

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