
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 | 66 | Founded | a year ago |
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Liz Oyer understands the transactional nature of the current Justice Department more than most. In March of 2025, she was fired from her position as the US Pardon Attorney for refusing to reinstate actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights. Since then, she’s tal... more
Bob Costas believes democracy is worth going to bat for. The legendary sportscaster and 12-time host of NBC’s Olympics coverage is no stranger to speaking up when the moment calls — which, as he tells Nicolle this week, is rare: 99.9% of the time he ... more
Ben Rhodes believes “we’ve lost the art of speaking to one another.” Amid the megaphone of social media sound bites and the ever-increasing coarseness of our politics, the speechwriter and former Obama Deputy National Security Advisor identifies some... more
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
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Such a meaningful podcast! I really enjoyed Ken’s view on life. Sharing optimism in a very hard time!
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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:
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2. Chris Hayes
3. Sarah Longwell
4. Mikie Sherill
5. Sherrilyn Ifill
6. Kara Swisher
7. Robert De Niro
8. Alex Wagner
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