
Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallac... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | a year ago |
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Ken Burns thinks we’re going to make it. An award-winning documentarian, Ken’s celebrated career seeks to find humanity in our country’s imperfect story. He threads this idea through his documentaries about everything from our national pastime (“Base... more
Chris Hayes’ antidote to anxiety is always curiosity. Whether on TV with "All In," on his podcast (aptly named “Why Is This Happening?”), or writing about our waning attention spans in his latest book, he looks to make sense of this era’s firehose of... more
AI – and coverage of it – is everywhere. But what is artificial intelligence, really, beyond the buzzword? Each week, in a special new miniseries - ‘The AI End Game’ - Chris Hayes is joined by preeminent experts on AI and its effects to help make sen... more
Sarah Longwell listens to voters. As a GOP strategist and pollster who felt herself languishing in the wilderness as Trump 1.0 took root, she founded “The Bulwark” in 2019 with a stated mission “to put country over party... and to build a home for th... more
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Was one of the best interviews with her. Absolutely loved it. Listening to the Rosie O’Donnell interview now, so good!
So grateful for your work and the insight you share on the events taking place in these times. The concept and the people behind his show are so emotionally intelligent. Thank you so much.
I love all the guests, but while I like him ok, but I want Scott Galloway to know that leaving ATT for TMobile is leaving one monster for another. One helps ICE, the other contributed to the Trump ballroom without declaring their enormous political donation. Simplistic thinking just entraps us further. Start ... more
I Enjoyed Rosie Perez. She is new to me. I feel her genuine-ness.
Thank you, Nicolle & incredible staff who help you bring this show to life. I so look forward to this each week. This is part of my self-care routine. Meeting “the best people’ creates moments of hope, unexpected laughter amidst the chaos, a safe space to cry when realizing I am not alone in my growing anxiety about the danger around us. As a woman who works in healthcare & public health, I am so grateful for the work you are doing to support community by gathering us together around your table.... more
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The show combines candid conversations with high-profile guests across politics, media, culture, and public life to unpack democracy, leadership, and civic resilience. Interview topics frequently center on governance, media accountability, voter engagement, and the role of storytelling in shaping public understanding. Notable strengths include thoughtful probing from a seasoned host, access to diverse perspectives from journalists, policymakers, civil rights leaders, and artists, and a consistent focus on practical ideas for defending democracy and fostering decency in challenging times. A standout vibe is its blend of hard-hitting policy discussions with personal narratives, making complex issues more relatable and actionable for listeners... more
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Recent guests on The Best People include:
1. Chris Hayes
2. Sarah Longwell
3. Mikie Sherill
4. Sherrilyn Ifill
5. Kara Swisher
6. Robert De Niro
7. Alex Wagner
8. Julie K. Brown
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