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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

Produced by RFR and Andy Ostroy
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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy presents a humorous, honest take on politics and pop culture featuring notable guest interviews, a shit-ton of righteous indignation, and rip-roaring repartee with co-producers Matty Rosenberg and Jen Hammoud. We're havin' a ball, and so will you! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced ... more

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Elie Honig is CNN’s Senior Legal Analyst. He previously worked for 14 years as a federal and state prosecutor. He is also the national bestselling author of two books, “Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice ... more

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Jonathan Vigliotti
CBS News national correspondent and author
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Episode: Jonathan Vigliotti on his New Book Torched: How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A.
James Walkinshaw
Virginia Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia's 11th District
Episode: EPISODE 500! Rep. James Walkinshaw on Epstein, Bondi, Iran, Hegseth, the Economy, Redistricting, and the Midterms
Olivia Troye
Former Pentagon/NCT counterterrorism adviser, DHS official, whistleblower, Democratic candidate for Virginia's 7th
Campaign: Virginia's 7th District
Episode: Olivia Troye on her VA-7 Congressional Campaign and the Midterms, Trump, Iran, Hegseth, DHS, Gabbard, Miller and More
Jaclyn Corrin
Executive Director and co-founder of March For Our Lives
March For Our Lives
Episode: Jackie Corin on March For Our Lives' Efforts to Fight Gun Violence and Achieve Gun Reform Legislation
Isabel Vincent
Award-winning investigative journalist and author of RFK Jr. The Fall and Rise
The New York Post
Episode: Isabel Vincent on her Bombshell New Biography RFK Jr.: The Fall and Rise
Josh Turek
Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Iowa
Campaign for Iowa Senate
Episode: Josh Turek on his Incredibly Inspiring Journey and Iowa U.S. Senate Campaign
Jonathan Greenblatt
ADL CEO
Anti-Defamation League
Episode: Jonathan Greenblatt on the Alarming Rise of Antisemitism and Hate Crimes; Israel, Gaza and Lebanon; Trump and Iran; Mamdani; and More
Adrian Fontes
Arizona Secretary of State (guest)
Arizona Secretary of State
Episode: Adrian Fontes on Defending and Protecting the Election Process as We Head Towards the Midterms
Andrew Goldberg
Filmmaker, Emmy-winning investigative producer and director of White With Fear
Episode: Andrew Goldberg on his New Documentary WHITE WITH FEAR

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Andy Ostroy
Host of The Back Room, known for his humorous and insightful discussions on politics and pop culture, along with engaging interviews with notable guests.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 316 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I really enjoy listening to this podcast! I look forward to hearing every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hky1812
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellence and sanity for the struggling majority

    So appreciate this podcast, for those of us bewildered by the negative currents rushing us over dangerous waterfalls of willful ignorance, this is a life raft of intelligent and enlightening discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iSusanJoy
    United States6 months ago
  • One of The Best!

    This is one of the best podcasts I am listening to. I stumbled upon it a few months ago and I have been listening ever since. Andy has great guests and is a great interviewer. The pre interview discussions are humorous and enlightening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polly Purebred
    United States7 months ago
  • George Conway

    I love listening to George Conway. It resets my nervous system at least temporarily and has for years. Thank you for having him back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walks talks and sews
    United States8 months ago
  • Jake Tapper is a hard pass

    As soon as you decided to put him on your show and give him a platform you completely lost me. I know what kind of person Jake really is and you’re a serious disappointment for even allowing him anywhere near your show. Unsubscribing.

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    Margotjd
    United Statesa year ago

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Elie Honig on Epstein/Lutnick/Bondi; Patel; Comey; SCOTUS/Virginia; Kimmel, Disney/ABC and the FCC; and Birthright Citizenship
Q: Last question, Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, Disney, ABC. Is the FCC's move to review Disney/ABC licenses legitimate, or is it political retaliation based on speech?
Honig argues this appears to be First Amendment retaliation in spirit, though he notes the law should be clarified in court rather than through executive pressure, and emphasizes that government overreach is a concern for free speech.
Elie Honig on Epstein/Lutnick/Bondi; Patel; Comey; SCOTUS/Virginia; Kimmel, Disney/ABC and the FCC; and Birthright Citizenship
Q: The Supreme Court recently ruled against Louisiana on redistricting and the Voting Rights Act. How should we interpret the ruling and its broader implications for race in districting?
Honig discusses the ruling as a shift away from explicit racial considerations in districting, notes the debate between progress and practicality, and worries about reduced protections for minority representation.
Elie Honig on Epstein/Lutnick/Bondi; Patel; Comey; SCOTUS/Virginia; Kimmel, Disney/ABC and the FCC; and Birthright Citizenship
Q: What are your thoughts on the FBI insider-threat investigation into the Atlantic reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick and the portrayal of Kash Patel as an ineffective leader?
Honig contends the investigation is a misuse of power aimed at intimidating media, emphasizes the importance of protecting journalists, and notes Patel has faced credible scrutiny in reporting about him across multiple sources.
Elie Honig on Epstein/Lutnick/Bondi; Patel; Comey; SCOTUS/Virginia; Kimmel, Disney/ABC and the FCC; and Birthright Citizenship
Q: So let's start with Epstein. Yesterday Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went before the House Oversight Committee for a seven-hour private closed-door interview. What do you make of that interview, and was it worth it?
Honig argues it was worth forcing accountability and getting him under scrutiny, though the interview was private and not under oath, limiting what could be proven publicly.
Rep. Pat Ryan on the Iran War, Hegseth's Incompetence, the Economy, the Midterms and More
Q: What concerns you most about the Iran war at this point?
The key concern is that the war was started improperly, lacks a clear mission, and is draining resources while putting American safety and long-term security at risk; a ceasefire should be accompanied by a plan to wind down and refocus on domestic priorities.

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Recent guests on The Back Room include:

1. Jonathan Vigliotti
2. James Walkinshaw
3. Olivia Troye
4. Jaclyn Corrin
5. Isabel Vincent
6. Josh Turek
7. Jonathan Greenblatt
8. Adrian Fontes

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