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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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Bess Freedman
CEO of Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens
Episode: Bess Freedman on the Real Estate Market, Interest Rates, the 'Mamdani Effect', the Alarming Rise in Global Antisemitic Rhetoric and Violence, and More
John Fugelsang
Drama League nominated actor, comedian and broadcaster
SiriusXM, PBS
Episode: John Fugelsang on Christian Nationalism, Religious Hipocrisy and his Terrific New Book, Separation of Church and Hate
Seth Magaziner
Rhode Island Congressman and ranking member of the Subcommittee for Counterterrorism, Intelligence and Law Enforcement
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI) on the Brown Shooting; Trump's Immigration Nightmare; Kristi Noem's Fate; the Epstein Files; and 60 Minutes
Joyce Vance
Former US Attorney for Northern District of Alabama, legal analyst, and author
University of Alabama School of Law, NBC
Episode: Joyce Vance on Epstein, Bondi's DOJ, Venezuela, 'Double-Tap Strike, Trump and Reiner, and her Terrific New Book!
James Walkinshaw
Virginia Congressman representing the 11th Congressional District
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. James Walkinshaw on Epstein, Trump, Kristi, Marj and MAGA, Rob Reiner and More
Jessica Dimmock
Award-winning filmmaker and director of "Thoughts & Prayers: How to Survive an Active Shooter in America"
HBO Max
Episode: Jessica Dimmock on her Terrific New Film Thoughts & Prayers: How to Survive an Active Shooter in America
Margaret Donovan
Former Army JAG officer, visiting clinical lecturer in law at Yale Law School, and attorney at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder.
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder
Episode: Margaret Donovan on JAGS, Hegseth, Boats, Bombs and the Crisis at the Pentagon
Ken Burns
Acclaimed filmmaker known for his historical documentaries
Episode: Ken Burns on his Latest Masterpiece "The American Revolution"
Adelita Grijalva
Congresswoman representing Arizona's 7th Congressional District
United States Congress
Episode: Rep. Adelita Grijalva on her Swearing-In Delay, Being Pepper-Sprayed by ICE, Trump, Epstein, Hegseth, MTG, and the Flailing GOP

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Andy Ostroy
Host of a politically oriented podcast that combines humor with serious discussions about current events and pop culture, engaging guests on a wide range of topical issues.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 308 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 States2 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 States3 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 States4 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 States7 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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The discussions are noted for being insightful and thought-provoking, dealing with both serious and lighter subjects effectively.

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Jonathan Capehart on the Minneapolis Murder, Venezuela and Maduro, and Michelle Obama
Q: So, Jonathan, what do you think happened yesterday?
It was horrific because the statement from the Secretary of Homeland Security was demonstrably false compared to the video that everyone had been watching.
Elie Honig on 2025's Major Legal Rulings and Those to Come in '26
Q: What are some of the big cases you are anticipating for 2026?
Prominent cases include Trump's indictments, the birthright citizenship ruling, and tariffs imposed by Trump under the International Economic Emergencies Powers Act.
Elie Honig on 2025's Major Legal Rulings and Those to Come in '26
Q: Can you explain what the shadow docket is?
The shadow docket is used for emergency cases, allowing the Supreme Court to issue quick, sometimes temporary rulings without extensive briefings or oral arguments.
Elie Honig on 2025's Major Legal Rulings and Those to Come in '26
Q: What do you think were the biggest cases of 2025?
The biggest cases involved gerrymandering and nationwide injunctions, particularly those related to political actions by Trump.
Eli Sharabi is a Former October 7 Hostage. His Family was Murdered. He Discusses his New Book and his Inspiring Journey Through Loss and Grief
Q: When did you first learn that Yossi had been murdered?
Two days before my release, I was shown a photo and told he was killed.

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The Back Room launched 4 years ago and published 458 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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Recent guests on The Back Room include:

1. Bess Freedman
2. John Fugelsang
3. Seth Magaziner
4. Joyce Vance
5. James Walkinshaw
6. Jessica Dimmock
7. Margaret Donovan
8. Ken Burns

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