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hace 4 d

Democrats Win The Midterms, Republicans Blame The War

Democrats won big this week by taking control over both houses of Congress and winning several important governors races. President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance acknowledge their party’s loss was mostly about the war in Iran that Trump started, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. We’ll talk about Trump’s path ahead, and what Democrats should do with their power and mandate. And if Democrats are committed to a more inclusive style of politics, how will they handle polarizing cultural issues and progressive causes? Producer: Leo Duran Host: David Greene Guests: Mike Dubke, veteran GOP communications strategist and advisor. He was the White House Comms Director under Donald Trump in 2017 - @MikeDubke Mo Elleithee, executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service - @MoElleithee
hace 5 d

The Talented Ms. Goldiee (Listener's Choice Winner in the Signal Awards)

When a promising young freelancer pitched a good story to his magazine, editor Nicholas Hune-Brown was ready to assign it. But as he looked more closely at the pitch and the writer’s bylines across the internet, Nicholas began to realize maybe this writer wasn’t who she seemed. This episode recently won Gold and the Listener's Choice Winner in the 2026 Signal Awards for Best Writing. A version of Nick’s story first appeared in The Local – you can read it here. The UK-based magazine Press Gazette is keeping a running list of AI scandals in journalism, including Victoria Goldiee. You can see that here. Question Everything is a production of KCRW and Placement Theory. Follow us on Instagram: @questionverything.podcast. And don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter. Guests: Nicholas Hune-Brown, Executive Editor at The Local Victoria Goldiee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
hace 3 d

Wittney Horton on casting 'Backrooms' and coaching Kane Parsons

This week, Kim Masters speaks with casting director Wittney Horton about helping Kane Parsons navigate his feature debut, Backrooms. Horton shares how she used a practice Zoom call to prepare Parsons for a meeting with Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor. She also considers how the new Oscar for casting might change the way her colleagues approach their craft, and whether an actor’s social media following should influence casting decisions. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni explore what the 2026 midterm results could mean for Hollywood in the coming year. They discuss whether changes in the Senate could create hurdles for the federal tax incentive endorsed by Trump, and whether the recent Skydance deal could draw scrutiny from both the House and Senate.
29 oct

The Lying Mouth Slays the Soul

Lying is the force that is most diametrically opposed to journalism. So why has it been so hard for journalists to combat it? Earlier this month, Brian was asked to deliver a treatise on this question to an audience of journalists, and writing it took him in a bunch of directions he didn’t expect: from a school playground to ancient religious texts to Alex Jones. Afterwards, people kept saying that we had to run it on Question Everything. Here it is. Question Everything is a production of KCRW and Placement Theory. Follow us on Instagram: @questionverything.podcast. And don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
hace 4 d

Can the Brits Do ‘SNL’ Better Than Americans?

Live from London, it’s Saturday night! The British adaptation of ‘Saturday Night Live’ premiered earlier this year, but the show really found its voice in its latest episode. Cynthia Erivo was the host. The standout sketch was called ‘Nigerian Wicked,’ a Nollywood twist to her blockbuster film. That moment has now been described as one of the best ‘SNL’ sketches ever made. But how did the British version become so good, so quickly? What does the show’s quick success mean for the original? Sam breaks it all down with Caroline Darya Framke, television critic for ‘The New York Times.’
30 oct

If Democrats Win The Midterms, How Bold Can They Be?

The midterms are upon us and we’ll check in on a few races, including a moderate Democrat in Washington state who’s trying to hang onto her seat. If she wins – and her party does, too – what role will she and other moderates play with Democrats emboldened and ready to fight? Also, Democrats have blasted Team Trump for trying to cast doubt on our election system. But in Alaska’s Senate race, the Democratic campaign is accused of recruiting another Dan Sullivan to be on the ballot so it confuses voters trying to vote for incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Plus, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu seem politically weakened at the moment. If their parties lose seats in their respective elections, we talk about how that might change their approach to foreign policy in Iran and elsewhere. Producer: Leo Duran Host: David Greene Guests: Jonah Goldberg, co-founder and editor-in-chief at The Dispatch - @JonahDispatch Nomiki Konst, political commentator, progressive strategist, and former surrogate for Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign - @NomikiKonst
hace 5 d

It's Soup Season!

This week on Good Food: French onion soup has a warming, wintery je ne sais quoi and Khushbu Shah knows where to find the best ones. Clara Lee and Eddo Kim offer their expert guide to the immense catalog of Korean soups, stews, and hot pots. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.
hace 4 d

Weekend Film Reviews: 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'I Play Rocky'

In I Play Rocky, Anthony Ippolito plays Sylvester Stallone as the struggling actor tries to write America’s favorite boxing movie and book the leading role for himself. According to film critic Witney Seibold, Ippolito nails his impression, but the story falls flat. “It feels like a dramatization of a special features documentary you might find on a Rocky DVD,” he says. Critic Shawn Edwards says the “fluffy” film made him want to star in his own triumphant training montage. “Right after walking out of the theater,” Edwards says, “I went looking for the nearest stairwell.” Seibold and Edwards also review Godzilla Minus Zero, Wild Horse Nine and Soul Patrol.
3 nov

Did We Just See The Best Movie Of 2026?

Sam hasn’t been too impressed with the movies lately. But then he saw 'La Bola Negra.' The Spanish drama, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (AKA Los Javis) is a queer epic that weaves together the story of three gay men across different eras. There’s romance, yearning, heartbreak… It's the whole package. Journalist Kyle Buchanan joins Sam to talk about the film’s chances at the Oscars and whether or not we’re entering another #OscarsSoWhite year. Plus, Kyle shares the films everyone should have on their radar. Check out Kyle’s new podcast, ’The Kyle Buchanan Show,’ on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.
30 oct

Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ and the politics of getting a movie seen

This week, Kim Masters sits down with Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney to talk about his new film, Musk. Gibney explains how the project grew from two hours to nearly four as Elon Musk aligned himself with Donald Trump, and the unexpected difficulties he faced when major social media platforms initially refused to run ads for the film. He also discusses why he remains confident the documentary will stream on HBO, despite David Ellison’s takeover of Warner Bros. and Musk’s billion-dollar investment in Skydance, and shares his outlook on the upcoming midterms. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni take a closer look at Musk’s relationship with the Ellisons, what a multi-billion dollar investment from Elon could mean for Skydance’s future, and whether Hollywood talent might think twice about working with the company.

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