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The Back Room with 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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Alexis Coe is a presidential historian, a senior fellow at New America, and the American history columnist at the New York Times. She's also the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George of... more

Graham Nash’s incredible career spans over 60 years. He’s a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, with Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Hollies. He’s a Grammy Award winner and two-time inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame—as a solo artist and ... more

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Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a contributor to the Atlantic Daily newsletter. And he's back in The Back Room sharing his thoughts on Trump's war of choice in Iran and what happens next.

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Vicky Ward is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, documentary host and producer, former CNN Senior Reporter, magazine editor at large, entrepreneur, and Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford. She uses multi-media to deliver inves... more

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Graham Nash
Musician, member of CSN and CSNY
CSN/CSNY
Episode: Graham Nash on Crosby, Stills & Nash; Neil Young and CSNY; Joni Mitchell; Woodstock; the 60's and 70's; and More
Tom Nichols
Staff writer at The Atlantic and commentator
The Atlantic
Episode: Tom Nichols on the Iran War
Alex Vindman
Former US Army Lieutenant Colonel, national security expert, whistleblower
Former National Security Council; Senate candidate (Florida)
Episode: Alex Vindman on Trump's Illegal Iran War and his Very Promising Florida U.S. Senate Campaign
Ricki Lake
American actress, television host, and producer
Episode: Ricki Lake on Love, Life, Loss and Longevity in her Nearly 40-Year Illustrious Career
Mimi Rocah
An attorney who served as District Attorney of Westchester County, New York from 2021 to 2024, and a former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Fordham University School of Law
Episode: Mimi Rocah on the Bondi Testimony and the Corruption at DOJ
Dr. Zeke Emanuel
Vice Provost and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Bioethicist, Health Policy Expert
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Dr Zeke Emanuel on his Terrific New Book "Eat Your Ice Cream" About Achieving Happiness and Longevity
Dave Aronberg
Attorney and former state attorney for Palm Beach County
Dave Aronberg Law
Episode: Dave Aronberg on Trump, Bondi, and DOJ Weaponization; Lemon Arrest; Epstein Cover-Up; and More
Chris Deluzio
Pennsylvania Congressman and Iraq War veteran
United States House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Chris Deluzio on the Jack Smith Hearing, Trump and Davos, DOJ Weaponization, the Midterms and More
Geoffrey Corn
George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law and Director of the Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University School of Law. A retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with experience in military law.
Texas Tech University School of Law
Episode: Geoffrey Corn on the Legality of Trump's Military Adventurism; Is the Insurrection Act Coming; What Powers that'd Give him; and How the Courts May Respond

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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 314 ratings
  • 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 States4 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 States5 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 States6 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Margotjd
    United States9 months ago
  • Michael Steele is 100% correct!

    Michael Steele is the voice of reason in a news media that has gone completely insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurainminnesota
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the intelligent and humorous approach to complex political topics.
The host is praised for his engaging interview style and ability to connect with guests.
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Vicky Ward on the Latest Epstein Developments
Q: So let's talk about this Epstein shitstorm. How are you feeling about where things stand right now in trying to achieve accountability and justice for the survivors?
Ward expresses disappointment in the pace and depth of accountability, while remaining hopeful about subpoenas and ongoing inquiries. She highlights gaps in pushing certain figures, like Les Wexner, and emphasizes the need for Congress to do its homework and not let the story be diverted by partisan theatrics.
Tom Nichols on the Iran War
Q: What is the constitutional framework for declaring war in this context?
The discussion emphasizes War Powers and the constitutional roles, noting that Congress has declared war powers while the president acts as commander-in-chief, and reflecting on past instances where authorization or consultation occurred.
Tom Nichols on the Iran War
Q: How effectively are they presenting the administration's case in the presser and updates?
Tom Nichols critiques the administration's messaging as disjointed, with inconsistent framing and a lack of clear, unified justification for the war, suggesting the public and press are left to parse competing narratives.
Alex Vindman on Trump's Illegal Iran War and his Very Promising Florida U.S. Senate Campaign
Q: How would you approach checks and balances to prevent abuses of power?
Support stronger checks among the branches, consider term limits, protect voting rights, and move to overturn flawed rulings like Citizens United to reduce corporate influence.
Alex Vindman on Trump's Illegal Iran War and his Very Promising Florida U.S. Senate Campaign
Q: What are the main issues you're focusing on for Floridians?
Key issues include high insurance costs, the treatment of veterans, healthcare access, and reforming the government to prioritize accountability and reduce corporate influence.

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The Back Room launched 4 years ago and published 484 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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1. Graham Nash
2. Tom Nichols
3. Alex Vindman
4. Ricki Lake
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