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The Colin McEnroe Show is public radio’s most eclectic, eccentric weekday program. The best way to understand us is through the subjects we tackle: Neanderthals, tambourines, handshakes, the Iliad, snacks, ringtones, punk rock, Occam’s razor, Rasputin, houseflies, zippers. Are you sensing a pattern? If so, you should probably be in treatment. On Fridays, we try to stop thinking about what kind of ... more

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News outlets and opinion writers have called it: The traditional dinner party is dead. But are dinner parties really so bad? Or are we just bad at hosting them?

This hour, the history of dinner parties and some advice from people who turn party-hos... more

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Do you share a name with someone more famous then you? Is it impossible to look yourself up on the internet? Are you the least famous "Alexa"? Then you have a “name doppelgänger”!

This hour, we explore cases of shared names, from the many Dan Sulli... more

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We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing.

This hour, the conversation winds around to parenting, poison ivy, papal missives,... more

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The Social Reckoning is the fourth movie written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. It’s his follow-up to The Social Network, and it stars Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, and Bill Burr, with Jeremy Strong this time playing Mark Zuckerberg.

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Recent Guests

Julia Skinner
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Episode: The (so-called) dying art of dinner parties
Nandita Godbole
Author and blogger
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Episode: The (so-called) dying art of dinner parties
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A fiction writer, contributing editor, and restaurant critic
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Episode: The (so-called) dying art of dinner parties
Paul Winter
A seven-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and bandleader known for the Paul Winter Consort and his significant contributions to music and environmental awareness.
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Episode: A (Paul) Winter’s Tale
Amanda Vaill
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Episode: A look at the quiet power of the Schuyler sisters, Eliza and Angelica
Samuel Moyn
Author, Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Exploring our “gerontocracy” with Samuel Moyn
Dominic Sessa
Actor portraying Tony in the Tony segment
Holdovers cast
Episode: The Nose looks at ‘Tony’ and ‘Ted Lasso: Season Four’
Susan Shillinglaw
Professor Emerita of English at San Jose State University; Steinbeck scholar
San Jose State University
Episode: ‘Thou mayest’: A look at ‘East of Eden’
Lindsay Lee Wallace
Writer and journalist; Bat Conservation International Bats Magazine contributor
Bat Conservation International / Journalism
Episode: ‘Thou mayest’: A look at ‘East of Eden’

Host

Colin McEnroe
Host of the long-running, eclectic weekday program; known for conversationally wide-ranging discussions across culture, science, and public life.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 254 ratings
  • Laura Nyro Show

    FANTASTIC show. This podcast makes me smarter and adds to my wellbeing. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Please make the app work
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show. Eclectic and interesting

    Just a good show that is not a waste of time. I really enjoy you Colin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Please make the app work
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant and thoughtful content

    The breadth of topics on this show is unmatched, and always delivered with wit, tact, and thoughtful insight, no matter the subject. I’ve been a listener for over a decade and I’ve never been bored by an episode. ONE STAR.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wfseam1
    United States2 years ago
  • Less

    Need to hear more from the quest and less of the host. It plaques most podcast. With the exception of “ I’ll Drink To That”. The host, Levi Dalton is extremely knowledgable on the main topic but asks a question and gets out the way until the quest is finished replying. He understands it’s not about him, it’s about his quest.

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    JNLCIA
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderfully Eclectic Show

    I have enjoyed Colin McEnroe since he was an afternoon radio host. He is extremely intelligent and can talk about a large variety of topics. I don’t listen to all of the shows (just the topics that interest me) but the shows I do listen to are excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sawxxfan
    United States2 years ago

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The Amazins! A look at the New York Mets
Q: How did the 1969 and 1986 Mets seasons affect their cultural symbolism?
Both seasons reinforced the Mets as underdogs who defy expectations, turning dramatic on-field outcomes into powerful narratives about perseverance, politics, and community pride.
When it comes to immigration policy, what do Americans want?
Q: Why is reform considered essential, and what would a pragmatic path look like according to the experts?
Experts argue that Congress needs comprehensive reform because current laws are outdated for today's workforce and demographics, with a proposed balance of stricter enforcement alongside expanded legal immigration to meet national needs.
When it comes to immigration policy, what do Americans want?
Q: What do polling data say about who Americans trust on immigration policy, and what does that imply for politics today?
Polls show Americans unhappy with enforcement under both administrations, with voters still often trusting Republicans more on immigration than Democrats, underscoring a divide between enforcement appetite and belief in effective policy.
All calls (and emails!): Maybe Graham Nash caused all of this
Q: My son Espen wants to know your opinion on Jurassic Park, specifically the first movie. He's 12 and obsessed with dinosaurs. Colin, your thoughts?
Colin opines that Jurassic Park is a thought-provoking mix of thrills and ethics, noting its Frankenstein-esque questions about the uses and misuses of science and suggesting a collaborative, age-appropriate viewing with his son to spark discussion about science, money, and responsibility.
Clearing up the mystery of meteorology
Q: What is dew point and why does it matter?
Dew point measures how much moisture is in the air; higher values mean the air is more saturated with water, which helps explain humidity levels and how comfortable or damp the atmosphere will feel.

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