Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

03/09/2023

For your long weekend, our summer in review with culture critic and podcast host Sam Sanders.

Podcast host Sam Sanders (‘Into It') on the stories of the summer, from ‘Barbenheimer’ to the Montgomery Riverfront Brawl.

31/08/2023

Los Angeles: we’re returning with another live show at On Air Fest!

Nov 1st-4th. Featuring live podcasts, performances, installations, and more. Early bird tickets on sale through 9/7.

For info: https://www.onairfest.com/events/la-annex-2023/overview

27/08/2023

For your Sunday, our sit-down with HAIM bassist Este Haim.

Musician and composer Este Haim on her latest scoring work, performing with Taylor Swift, and the influence of Talking Heads' Tina Weymouth.

25/08/2023

This Sunday, Este Haim!

23/08/2023

Abbi Jacobson is in a league of her own.

A talk with Abbi Jacobson (“Broad City”) to celebrate "A League of Their Own," the legacy of the show, and her recent engagement.

20/08/2023

Oppenheimer composer Ludwig Göransson can hear the music.

Composer Ludwig Göransson (‘Oppenheimer’) on collaborating with Christopher Nolan, finding kinship with Ryan Coogler, and the chapter ahead.

19/08/2023

This Sunday, composer Ludwig Göransson!

14/08/2023

Our new talk with Beto O'Rourke, bookended by father Fragoso.

Politician Beto O’Rourke on the humanitarian crisis at the Texas-Mexico border, the future of immigration reform, and fatherhood.

06/08/2023

For your Sunday, our sit-down with legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter.

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter (‘Black Panther’) on collaborating with Spike Lee, the poetry of Langston Hughes, and the power of Afrofuture.

04/08/2023

This Sunday, costume designer Ruth E. Carter!

30/07/2023

Writer and labor activist Alex O'Keefe is turning a moment into a Hollywood movement.

Screenwriter and activist Alex O’Keefe (“The Bear”) on this historic strike, SAG-AFTRA interim agreements, and the words of Charlie Kaufman.

23/07/2023

For your Sunday, our talk and virtual gallery with legendary photographer Joel Meyerowitz.

Our special, virtual retrospective with photographer Joel Meyerowitz, spanning six decades of his life in photographs.

19/07/2023

To celebrate her latest story collection, we're returning to our afternoon last summer with Joyce Carol Oates.

Joyce Carol Oates on her new collection of stories, her affinity for libraries, and what it means to ‘dream back over life’ through writing.

17/07/2023

For your week, our talk with political journalist and host of “The Run-Up” Astead Herndon.

Astead Herndon (The New York Times) on his mission statement as a reporter, the role of the Supreme Court, and our roadmap to 2024.

14/07/2023

This Sunday, we're back with The New York Times reporter Astead Herndon.

09/07/2023

Happy 67th, Tom Hanks.

Actor Tom Hanks on his debut novel, the influence of the late Nora Ephron, and the Stanley Kubrick film that made him want to be an artist.

07/07/2023

This Sunday, Tom Hanks!

02/07/2023

For the long holiday weekend, one of our favorites with Jon Bernthal.

Actor Jon Bernthal (“The Bear”) on this moment in America, working with Martin Scorsese, and his ascent to leading man.

25/06/2023

The Era of Actor Michael Shannon.

Actor Michael Shannon on his longtime collaboration with Jessica Chastain, the legacy of Philip Seymour Hoffman, and his directorial debut.

23/06/2023

This Sunday, Michael Shannon!

21/06/2023

Model and activist Geena Rocero lives her story.

Model and trans activist Geena Rocero (“Horse Barbie”) on growing up in the Philippines, her path to America, and her powerful memoir.

18/06/2023

A Father’s Day Special with Sarah Silverman.

Comedian Sarah Silverman (“Someone You Love”) on her new special, the influence of Garry Shandling, and the legacy of her late father.

11/06/2023

For your Sunday, our sit-down with actor Oscar Isaac.

Oscar Isaac (“The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window”) on his Broadway debut, the legacy of Lorraine Hansberry, and a poem from Jeremy Strong.

09/06/2023

This Sunday, Oscar Isaac!

Photographed in NYC by EMMA.

04/06/2023

For your Sunday, our talk with Ramy Youssef.

Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef talks S3 of “Ramy,” growing up as an Egyptian-American Muslim in New Jersey, and the unifying power of humor.

01/06/2023

Coming up!

31/05/2023

Today, our sit-down with singer-songwriter Arlo Parks.

Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks (“My Soft Machine”) on her new album, finding inspiration in D'Angelo and Frank Ocean, and the power of poetry.

26/05/2023

In case you missed it, our sit-down with actor Alan Ruck.

Actor Alan Ruck (“Succession”) on crafting the character of Connor Roy, his iconic turn in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and the road ahead.

15/05/2023

Our Mother's Day Special with Padma Lakshmi.

Host and writer Padma Lakshmi (“Top Chef”) on the return of “Taste the Nation,” growing up between India and New York City, and motherhood.

07/05/2023

Jay Jordan was incarcerated at 18. Now, he’s transforming the criminal justice system.

CEO and activist Jay Jordan on the judicial system, the limitations of living with a criminal record, and his fight for policy reform.

05/05/2023

This Sunday, CEO of Alliance for Safety and Justice Jay Jordan!

03/05/2023

Coming up this month!

30/04/2023

For your Sunday, our conversation with actor Betty Gilpin.

Actor Betty Gilpin (“GLOW”) on her new show Mrs. Davis, studying with the legendary Dianne Wiest, and her book “All the Women in My Brain.”

28/04/2023

This Sunday, actor Betty Gilpin!

26/04/2023

Celebrating a legend today. Happy 90th birthday, Carol Burnett!

Today, on her 90th birthday, a celebration of trailblazing performer Carol Burnett.

23/04/2023

Alison Roman's imperfect approach to cooking.

Cook and writer Alison Roman on her new book “Sweet Enough,” the chaotic conditions of the service industry, and embracing imperfect cooking.

21/04/2023

This Sunday, cook and writer Alison Roman!

16/04/2023

For your Sunday, our conversation with actor Michelle Williams.

Actor Michelle Williams on her 15-year partnership with director Kelly Reichardt, working with Ang Lee and Steven Spielberg, and motherhood.

07/04/2023

In case you missed it, our talk with author Jenny Odell.

Author Jenny Odell (“How to Do Nothing”) on her new book Saving Time, the power of observation, and living beyond the clock.

31/03/2023

This Sunday, author Jenny Odell!