Rock legend Joe Walsh talks about his life in the fast lane with the Eagles, his decades long battle with addiction, how he got clean, and seeing his future brother-in-law (Ringo) at Shea Stadium.

Rev. Al Sharpton

Dec 2nd, 2021 36m 17s

Joe and Reverend Al discuss the dramatic conclusion of Ahmaud Arbery’s case, the Rev’s journey from rabble rouser to racial reconciliation, how Joe and Al’s close friendship grew out of a political fight, and why the Rev pushes back on what he

Thomas Ricks

Nov 18th, 2021 52m 7s

Joe talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Ricks on the brilliance of George Washington, the hypocrisy of the slaveholder whose Declaration freed more humans than any figure in history, how James Madison saved America from the illiberali

Donny Deutsch

Nov 12th, 2021 38m 39s

Joe talks to advertising legend Donny Deutsch about whether he regrets cashing out at a young age, the highlight of his advertising career, and how the Democratic Party avoids a landslide loss next year and expands their majority.

Adrienne Elrod & Jennifer Palmieri

Nov 4th, 2021 35m 16s

Campaign communications strategist for the Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden presidential campaigns Adrienne Elrod and former White House Communications Director and star of Showtime’s “The Circus” Jennifer Palmieri join the pod to answer the quest

Roger Bennett

Oct 29th, 2021 56m 1s

Roger chats with Joe about the inspiration for his best seller "Reborn in the USA," Messi vs. Ronaldo and his surreal experience hosting "Band of Brothers Podcast."

Lawrence O'Donnell

Oct 26th, 2021 1h

Joe and Lawrence discuss Joe Manchin’s negotiation tactics, Trump 2024 and the legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. Lawrence also shares why he doesn’t call the United States a democracy anymore.

R.E.M.

Oct 22nd, 2021 24m 47s

Joe welcomes R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to the pod on the 25th anniversary of "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" to discuss their musical journey, how grassroots politics are essential to protecting American democracy and why social media gia

A Soldier's Legacy

Oct 18th, 2021 25m 19s

Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass talks to Joe about the life and legacy of trailblazing general, long-time colleague and personal friend Colin Powell.

John Heilemann

Oct 15th, 2021 1h 6m

Joe and John discuss the Beatles vs. the Stones, Joy Division vs. the Sex Pistols, the otherworldliness of Paul McCartney, the Slow Moving Coup, and media overreach in the age of Trump.

How Democrats Can Win

Oct 12th, 2021 21m 52s

Joe talks about the historic opportunity Democrats have to create a grand coalition and dominate American politics over the next generation. He asks, though, whether they will be willing to pay the price required to win.

Why Democrats Need to Fight Like Hell

Oct 8th, 2021 30m 23s

Joe explains the difference between how Democrats and Republicans fight, and why it’s time for the Party of FDR to fight nihilism with nihilism. Derek Trucks also drops by to talk about what’s next for the legendary Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Bill Maher and the Future of the Democratic Party

Oct 5th, 2021 22m 52s

Bill tells Joe why he’s so concerned about the future of the Democratic Party and why Republicans have started coming to his stand-up shows for the first time in his career.

Joe’s “Dear John” Letter to a Trump friend

Oct 1st, 2021 37m 7s

Joe suggests to a friend that he stops sending politically-themed emails and takes the opportunity to ask why he voted for a politician who tried to get him arrested for murder; Mika talks about the time Deng Xiaoping showed up for dinner and d

Fear and Loathing in Red Sox Nation

Sep 28th, 2021 28m 15s

Boston Globe legend Mike Barnicle, NY Daily News columnist Mike Lupica, and AP White House correspondent Jonathan Lemire work through Joe’s issues with the Ghosts of Red Sox Past and Future as they commiserate over the Yankees’ weekend sweep of

Tax Scam for Billionaires and Multinational Corporations

Sep 24th, 2021 42m 30s

Joe is joined by “Evil Geniuses” author Kurt Andersen to discuss the rising income gap, the conservative argument for taxing the Super Rich and asks why politicians in both parties refuse to regulate the Facebook Monopoly.

Barry Gibb

Sep 21st, 2021 50m 29s

Internal memos at Facebook admit the company is destroying the lives of young girls. Joe presses politicians to finally take on this out-of-control monopoly. Joe also talks to Bee Gees’ legendary frontman Barry Gibb about the group’s Emmy-winni

David Byrne

Sep 17th, 2021 41m 31s

Joe welcomes David Byrne of Talking Heads and American Utopia fame to discuss how Aspergers can be a superpower, the psychology of his on-stage persona, and how he remains optimistic in a challenging political climate. Mika discusses her mother

Joe's Bet on America

Sep 14th, 2021 44m 12s

Following the 9/11 anniversary, Joe looks forward to the next 20 years and why what you have been told about America's standing in the world might be wrong. Mika recalls the most harrowing moments of her reporting career.