
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 | 94 | Founded | a year ago |
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Heather Cox Richardson finds clarity in retrospection. “What we learn in the future will change the way we think about the past,” says the author and Boston College history professor. Reflecting on the devolution of political ideology in a post-MAGA ... more
Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels earned their stripes in different worlds before joining forces: Sanders Townsend as a former campaign communications advisor and Counsel to the Vice President and Daniels a lifelong journalist and former pre... more
Dana Bash has covered enough elections to know how consequential this one could be. Coming off the release of her new book, “The Elections That Changed the World,” the host of Inside Politics and co-anchor of CNN’s “State of the Union” talks to Nicol... more
Doc Rivers knows ball. The former NBA player and title-winning coach (Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks) believes that America is overdue for a true reckoning — and that the moment is now. “We're having more difficult conversation... more
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Listen closely to the interview and you hear grand ideas about what the Democrats have to do but nothing about how to do. Once you consider the track record of the Democrats accomplishing next to nothing when they have controlled Congress in the past be ready for a blue wave of ineptitude!
Enjoyed this discussion!!! AI agents have started their own lord of the flies story.
I love this pod, Deadline Whitehouse,Impolitic… the two of you as individuals and as each other’s realms are part of my love and joy.
Listened to the episode with John H today. You asked him how this ends for Trump and he identified several ways he could try to avoid leaving the WH. I think there is one more you may not want to consider: Ceaușescu.
Let him finish his thoughts.
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The conversations center on democracy, the rule of law, and how institutions respond to polarization and misinformation. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests—from lawmakers and former intelligence officials to historians, journalists, and political commentators—discussing voting rights, accountability, leadership under pressure, and the role of media in public discourse. Noteworthy angles include the tension between national security and civil liberties, the power of storytelling and narrative in politics, and a persistent focus on truth-telling as a civic duty. The format often blends personal experiences with policy analysis, aiming to illuminate practical paths for safeguarding democracy and encouraging civic engagement, while... more
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Recent guests on The Best People include:
1. Heather Cox Richardson
2. Symone Sanders Townsend
3. Eugene Daniels
4. Dana Bash
5. Doc Rivers
6. Aaron Sorkin
7. Michael Lewis
8. Esther Salas
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