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Settle In with PBS News

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James Brown
Economic Bubbles
Covid-19
Basketball
Abraham Lincoln
Democracy
Roaring Twenties
1929 Market Crash
Red Lobster
Winter Olympics
NBA
Protests In Sports
Generative AI
Media Industry
Golden Age Of Black Sitcoms
London
Yellow Springs, United States
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Financial Regulation
Misinformation

Settle in with us each week for in-depth conversations with people we think you should know on topics that help explain the world around us. PBS News is supported by - www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Jon Meacham is hopeful about the future of America. The presidential historian and bestselling author spoke with Amna Nawaz about why he wrote his latest book, "American Struggle,." which looks back at historical texts and speeches to explore more ab... more

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Dave Chappelle
Comedian and actor
Self-employed
Episode: Dave Chappelle on the importance of comedy and journalism
Lena Dunham
Prolific creator, author of Fame Sick
Author; Creator of Girls
Episode: Lena Dunham on ambition, fame and illness
Patrick Radden Keefe
New Yorker staff writer and award-winning author
The New Yorker
Episode: Patrick Radden Keefe on finding great stories
Jon Meacham
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and best-selling author
Vanderbilt University (biographer); author of American Struggle
Episode: Jon Meacham's warning to those in power
Geoff Bennett
Author of Black Out Loud and NewsHour co-anchor
PBS News
Episode: Geoff Bennett on his new book and the 'golden age' of Black sitcoms
Evan Shapiro
Emmy and Peabody-winning producer and media commentator
Media War and Peace (Substack)
Episode: The media's year of 'change or die'
David Hill
Author and journalist who has written about sports betting for Rolling Stone and hosts a podcast about professional gamblers
Episode: The explosion of sports betting in America
Hany Farid
Renowned expert in digital forensics and misinformation; Chief Science Officer at Get Real Security
UC Berkeley; Get Real Security
Episode: How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid
Michael Harriot
Award-winning journalist, founder of Contraband Camp on Substack
Contraband Camp
Episode: Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history

Hosts

Amna Nawaz
Host of Settle In, she brings insightful conversations, often engaging with influential figures from various fields to discuss complex topics.
Geoff Bennett
Co-host and journalist, known for initiating dialogues around significant events and tackling diverse issues, often involving expert insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • No Mr Meacham

    Joe Biden is not King Lear, despite the senility.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Greg Dudek
    United States23 days ago
  • Brain food

    Thank you for intelligent discussion with guests whose deep knowledge fills a sorely needed chasm in the shallow discourse of American culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Morgan Reade
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interesting long form interviews

    The same high quality journalism as the NewsHour with added in-depth, genuine insights delivered with a personal touch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccm&co
    United States3 months ago
  • Challenger and Cottom episodes

    Excellent, brought so much back to memory and loved hearing from Miles perspective and his experience. Also, Cottom so much wisdom; glad to know of her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N*SS
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I got hooked with the Challenger disaster anniversary episode. Lovely conversations, insightful, in depth, wonderful. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrueOpera
    United States3 months ago

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Lena Dunham on ambition, fame and illness
Q: How has sobriety influenced your approach to work and relationships?
Sobriety gave her a framework to examine her life and relationships more honestly, and it reshaped how she leads, collaborates, and protects herself and her team while continuing to create.
Lena Dunham on ambition, fame and illness
Q: What was the most challenging aspect of balancing fame and health as your star rose?
Dunham explains that ambition propelled her to work non-stop, but the toll on her health and private life was significant, leading to a realization that sustainable creativity requires boundaries and self-care.
Jon Meacham's warning to those in power
Q: What might a president do to demonstrate a capable, lasting leadership?
He suggests surprising, constructive policy moves (e.g., stepping beyond inflammatory rhetoric to pursue bipartisan governance, like immigration reform) could demonstrate leadership and widen the center for democratic norms.
Jon Meacham's warning to those in power
Q: What is the role of hope versus optimism in sustaining democracy?
He distinguishes hope from optimism, arguing that hope—free of fear—drives constructive public action and a commitment to the Declaration of Independence as a guiding standard, even as challenges persist.
Jon Meacham's warning to those in power
Q: How do you describe where we are as a nation right now?
He characterizes it as a pivotal moment between a constitutional order that may not meet every wish but preserves civil discourse, and a pathological impulse toward viewing fellow citizens as enemies, which could erode democratic norms unless there's broader, non-elite engagement.

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This series features in-depth conversations centered around significant current events, societal changes, and cultural narratives. The discussions often involve experts, journalists, and authors who share their insights on topics like the Olympics, public health, economic history, and personal improvement. Noteworthy themes include the impact of geopolitical tensions on global events, the psychology behind habit formation, and critical examiniations of American institutions. This series uniquely combines high-profile guests from various fields with a focus on educational and thought-provoking content that invites listeners to engage with complex issues in a meaningful way.

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1. Dave Chappelle
2. Lena Dunham
3. Patrick Radden Keefe
4. Jon Meacham
5. Geoff Bennett
6. Evan Shapiro
7. David Hill
8. Hany Farid

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