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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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Chloe Malle has a new job: steering American Vogue into a new era, and capturing a new generation of readers — ones accustomed to consuming fashion and culture via algorithm rather than the pages of a glossy magazine.

Last fall Malle was tapped to s... more

Former first lady Jill Biden is shedding new light on one of the biggest decisions her husband made as president: to drop out of his own reelection campaign.

In this episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, Biden sits down with host Scott Detrow to discuss her ... more

Anti-establishment candidate Graham Platner seemingly came out of nowhere to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in Maine. But his campaign has been dogged by controversies.

There were the old, deleted Reddit posts in whic... more

Byron Allen, the media mogul and former stand-up comedian, is gearing up for his latest venture: bringing his show Comics Unleashed to the CBS time slot long held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

In this episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, Allen sat ... more

When Donald Trump celebrated his imminent return to the White House on election night in November 2024, a parade of high-profile supporters joined him on stage. They included Dana White, the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, th... more

In a different world, María Corina Machado would be leading Venezuela. That’s exactly what many Venezuelans expected after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was ousted from power earlier this year following his capture by U.S. forces.

Instead, the... more

Through his first 100 days as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has focused on “pothole politics” — a blend of high-level legislative wins and intense focus on everyday essential services that keep the city running. The 34-year-old mayor has del... more

Dave Chappelle, the provocative comedian and architect of Chappelle’s Show, is one of the biggest names in comedy. Now in arguably the most successful chapter of his life and career, he views himself as not just an entertainer -- but as a professiona... more

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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
Dana White
Head of UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Episode: Dana White on Trump, masculinity and bringing UFC to the White House
Maria Corina Machado
Venezuelan political leader, opposition figure, author
Venezuela political leadership
Episode: From exile to rebuilding: María Corina Machado's plan for a new Venezuela
Zohran Mamdani
Mayor of New York City
New York City Government
Episode: Zohran Mamdani on NYC as a blueprint for Democrats
Dave Chappelle
A-list stand-up comedian known for pushing boundaries and commenting on culture
Episode: Dave Chappelle on free speech, the purpose of comedy and the weaponization of jokes
Jamie Dimon
CEO of JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase
Episode: Jamie Dimon on the Iran war, President Trump and why he’s optimistic about AI
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland
Maryland Governor's Office
Episode: Gov. Wes Moore on Iran, pardon power, and what his future holds

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Can Maine Senate hopeful Platner survive another controversy?
Q: Has your party changed towards you since you emerged as a candidate?
He suggests there is skepticism from the old guard, but his focus remains on building a new kind of party grounded in labor and grassroots organizing, rather than traditional fundraising and establishment control.
Can Maine Senate hopeful Platner survive another controversy?
Q: What makes you qualified to be the senator for Maine?
Platner argues his military service, small business experience, and direct work with labor and community groups give him practical insight into policy, particularly on veterans' issues, healthcare, and how policy affects working people, rather than relying on Washington-established politics.
Jill Biden on Hunter’s pardon and her husband’s turbulent political end
Q: What did the Ukraine trip signify about American support and leadership?
She recalls carrying a message of American support to Zelenska and the emotional moment of meeting as mothers, illustrating solidarity during war.
Jill Biden on Hunter’s pardon and her husband’s turbulent political end
Q: What was it like balancing personal and public life during such pivotal moments?
She describes the overwhelming swirl of events, the need to support her husband while carrying out First Lady duties, and the strain on their family.
Jill Biden on Hunter’s pardon and her husband’s turbulent political end
Q: Could he have helped his vice president in the timing of endorsement and strategy?
She says she isn't a political pundit and doesn't know, emphasizing the complexity and what-ifs of that period.

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This program presents in-depth interviews with influential figures across politics, business, and culture, pairing high-profile conversations with thoughtful analysis of current events. Episodes frequently center on governance, economic policy, technology's impact on productivity and society, and the ethical dimensions of leadership. Notable strengths include a steady commitment to rigorous, respectful dialogue, the inclusion of policy details alongside personal anecdotes, and a structure that interleaves interview content with contextual sponsor messages. Viewers can expect long-form discussions that aim to reveal how guests think, what drives their decision-making, and how their work reshapes public life. A distinctive trait is the show's... more

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