The Interview

The Interview

byThe New York Times

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Conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the rest of us. New episodes every Saturday.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Episode 127
Aaron Sorkin Still Believes in American Institutions, Even If No One Else Does
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and remains as optimistic as ever.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Sep 19, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 45s
Episode 126
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World is Now on the Table
In a new book, the writers argue that a powerful coalition of “end times fascists” is just fine with the earth’s demise.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Sep 12, 2026Duration: 37m 45s
Episode 125
Ina Garten Says You Can Either Get on Her Train or Get Out of the Way
At 78, the cookbook author and Food Network host knows what she likes, knows what she wants and isn’t stopping anytime soon. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Aug 29, 2026Duration: 37m 48s
Episode 124
An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It
The author Priya Parker says the key to human connection is to lean into the fight. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Aug 22, 2026Duration: 42m 13s
Episode 123
The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Aug 15, 2026Duration: 47m 25s
Episode 122
Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.
The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Aug 8, 2026Duration: 52m 9s
Episode 121
Kílian Jornet on What We Can Learn From Pushing Our Bodies to Extremes [Re-Run]
This week we're sharing one of our favorites from earlier this year. This episode originally published on January 17, 2026. The ultrarunner and mountaineer talks about finding peace through doing unimaginably hard things.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Aug 1, 2026Duration: 44m 5s
Episode 120
Karl-Anthony Towns Knows the Knicks' Win Was Bigger Than Basketball
New York’s star center on playing for his mom, Patrick Ewing. generations of emotional fans — and himself. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 39m 24s
Episode 119
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jul 18, 2026Duration: 1h 5m 30s
Episode 118
Mick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones Show
The legendary rock star, now 82, on how fame, touring and aging have changed him. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jul 11, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 55s
Episode 117
'Popcast': Gracie Abrams on ‘Daughter From Hell,’ Internet Cruelty, Writing With Paul Mescal, & Audrey Hobert
'The Interview' is taking the 4th of July weekend off, so we're sharing an episode of 'Popcast' that features Gracie Abrams. She discusses the inspiration behind her new album, "Daughter From Hell," out July 17, her new single "Look At My Life," collaborating with boyfriend Paul Mescal and longtime friend Audrey Hobert, opening for Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, navigating the internet as a young star, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jul 4, 2026Duration: 1h 16m 58s
Episode 116
Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets
The comedian and actor says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jun 27, 2026Duration: 50m 8s
Episode 115
Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies
The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jun 20, 2026Duration: 37m 35s
Episode 114
Seth Rogen Knows the Secret to Marriage — and Being Rich in Hollywood
The actor-writer-director-producer on successful relationships (platonic and romantic), Hollywood’s volatility and his role in normalizing weed. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jun 13, 2026Duration: 1h 16m 11s
Episode 113
Scott Pelley on His Firing and the ‘Massacre’ at ’60 Minutes’
An exclusive sit-down with the now-former CBS News correspondent. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jun 7, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 38s
Episode 112
Senator Raphael Warnock Says the Supreme Court Has Done ‘Violence’ to Democracy
The Democrat from Georgia on what he sees as the moral issues of our time. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jun 6, 2026Duration: 50m 23s
Episode 111
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: May 30, 2026Duration: 47m 30s
Episode 110
Nicolas Cage Made Himself a Legend. Then He Had to Live With It.
The iconic actor on his thrillingly risky choices, on screen and off, and becoming a meme. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: May 23, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 6s
Episode 109
Graham Platner Thinks a Political Revolution Is Coming
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine on his controversies, contradictions and pitch for radical change. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: May 16, 2026Duration: 1h 17m 20s
Episode 108
A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.   Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: May 9, 2026Duration: 33m 10s