Alyssa Milano

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  1. NEW Seasonal Series - Story Not Sorry "My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord" - Ben Jackson

    1D AGO

    NEW Seasonal Series - Story Not Sorry "My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord" - Ben Jackson

    Friends, we took a little break, as you may have noticed. We used the downtime to put together something special: we asked writers to submit their very best writing on the theme "finding meaning in a time of strife." The submissions were overwhelming, and for the next twelve weeks or so, you'll get to hear some of the best of them. To introduce the series, Alyssa and Ben share one of Ben's own essays: "My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord." This essay won the Emerson College Graduate Writing Award in Nonfiction with High Distinction. It grapples with faith, history, evil, and, of course, music.

    49 min
  2. Texas and California Redistricting

    09/08/2025

    Texas and California Redistricting

    Alyssa and Ben have some rare disagreements as we discuss Texas' redistricting nonsense and California Governor Gavin Newsom's response to it.

    38 min
  3. Alyssa Milano / Anxiety & PTS

    09/28/2022

    Alyssa Milano / Anxiety & PTS

    Priyanka lets Sean in on her new daily habit. Alyssa Milano is on to talk about her complex PTS and the methods she uses to calm her mind. To listen to full episodes of The Randy Rainbow Podcast go to: apple.co/randyrainbow

    47 min
  4. Trump, Immigrants, and Grocery Prices with Alice Driver

    08/25/2025

    Trump, Immigrants, and Grocery Prices with Alice Driver

    Recently, Nobel-prize winning economist Paul Krugman warned that Trump's deportation policies could crush the economy, bringing more pain than his thoughtless tariffs. Last year, we spoke with Alice Driver, an investigative reporter whose book "Life and Death of the American Worker" chronicles the labor conditions and importance of those immigrants-and what could happen to our food system if they are no longer here doing this work.

    45 min
  5. Casey Michel on Foreign Agents

    08/26/2024

    Casey Michel on Foreign Agents

    The traditional way of influencing a foreign nation’s policy is through diplomacy. But, as recent headlines have shown us, that’s certainly not the only way. Foreign lobbyists are working to shape our policies globally, sometimes with disastrous consequences. Casey Michel’s new book Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World examines this dark underside of international relations.

    49 min
  6. The Iran Crisis: Arwa Damon, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Sen. Chris Murphy

    01/20/2020

    The Iran Crisis: Arwa Damon, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Sen. Chris Murphy

    This is a special episode of Sorry Not Sorry, focused entirely on the developing military situation in Iran. It’s such an unnecessary mess—remember that three years ago, we had a working peace and nuclear disarmament treaty with that country. Now, we’re at the brink of war. We take the time to go in-depth into the situation both historically and politically, to help us all understand what’s happening and what we can do about it.  Most importantly, we examine the human cost of generations of conflict and war in the region. CNN Senior International Correspondent Arwa Damon joins the show from Istanbul, and Senator Chris Murphy and Congressman Ro Khanna join from Washington.

    57 min
  7. How Civil Wars Start with Barbara F. Walter

    02/28/2022

    How Civil Wars Start with Barbara F. Walter

    In January of 2020, we witnessed an attack on our capitol by American citizens. At the time, many of us said that we didn’t think it could happen here. But it did happen, and it was just one event on a timeline of events that has our guest—and should have each of us--concerned about the future of our country. This week, I’m joined by Barbara F. Walter. Barbara is a professor of International Relations at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego, a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them, which is now available.

    57 min
  8. Kentucky Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Edelen

    05/20/2019

    Kentucky Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Edelen

    Adam Edelen is running for governor of Kentucky. He wants to create more renewable energy jobs, is pro-choice, and has a lot to say about education in this country. Even if you don’t live in Kentucky, you’ll want to hear this conversation.

    42 min
  9. Kate Brookes, Author of Transister, on raising a trans child

    08/07/2023

    Kate Brookes, Author of Transister, on raising a trans child

    We live in a time where right-wing politicians and activists are stoking anti-trans fear and hate for political gain. Around the country, legislators are enacting laws which prevent trans youth from receiving gender-affirming care, putting them and their families at risk. Our guest this week, Kate Brookes, is raising a transgender daughter. Her new memoir, Transister, brings us into her world in an unflinching and unvarnished way.

    47 min
  10. F*ck Silence: Joe Walsh Takes on the Trump Cult

    02/24/2020

    F*ck Silence: Joe Walsh Takes on the Trump Cult

    Joe Walsh is a former republican congressman from Illinois’ eighth district, a conservative radio commentator, and a former candidate for president who challenged Donald Trump for the 2020 nomination. Joe and Alyssa Milano disagree on almost everything—but not on one of the most important issues of our day: that Donald Trump is an existential threat to our nation. In a rollicking conversation, they  talk about the state of the Republican party, the dangers of Trumpism, and Joe’s new book “F**k Silence.”

    48 min
  11. White Nationalism in the White House: Katie McHugh Kept Receipts

    03/02/2020

    White Nationalism in the White House: Katie McHugh Kept Receipts

    Katie McHugh is a former white nationalist who renounced those views and is working hard to undo the damage she did when she held them. She is a former writer for alt-right propaganda websites The Daily Caller and Breitbart, where she was in constant correspondence with Stephen Miller, now a key aide to Donald Trump. In conjunction with the Southern Poverty Law Center, Katie exposed those emails and the deep ties of Miller and others to the white nationalist movement in America. In this sobering episode, Alyssa Milano is joined by guest co-host Hassan Ahmad. Hassan is an immigration attorney and anti-white nationalist activist who is suing to expose the papers of eugenicist and FAIR founder John Tanton, currently sequestered at the University of Michigan. Alyssa, Hassan, and Katie delve into the white nationalist movement, the ways young people are recruited into white nationalist organizations, and the depth of this abhorrent philosophy in our government and right-wing media.

    1h 4m
  12. Revolutionary Thinking - Bastille Day 2025

    07/14/2025

    Revolutionary Thinking - Bastille Day 2025

    It’s Bastille Day - the "Fête Nationale" in France. Its a day of liberation, of revolution, of oppressive systems coming down and liberation rising. With that in mind, we’re looking back at some powerful guests from the past year who have revolutionary ways of thinking–ways that can help us grow, and see the world in new ways.

    48 min
  13. Alyssa Milano 😘

    12/14/2021

    Alyssa Milano 😘

    Alyssa Milano (Who’s The Boss, Charmed) and Justin chat about her start as a child star, all of her accomplishments and passion in the world of political and social activism, and she and Justin learn that they are fans of the same flavor of Chapstick. Alyssa’s new book, Sorry Not Sorry, is available everywhere starting 10/26. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 24m
  14. Celeste Headlee on "You're Cute When You're Mad"

    05/02/2022

    Celeste Headlee on "You're Cute When You're Mad"

    Our guest this week is Celeste Headlee. Celeste is award-winning journalist, professional speaker and best-selling author. In her 20-year career in public radio, Celeste has anchored programs including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. She is the author of a new piece available on Scribd called “You’re Cute When You’re Mad.”

    34 min
  15. Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

    07/28/2025

    Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

    In recent weeks, Jeffrey Epstein has burst from the grave and back into the news. Trump made much of his campaign identity about releasing the Epstein files and promised to release them–a promise on which he has since reneged. Trump had a longstanding friendship with Epstein, and recent reporting from the Wall Street Journal claims that Trump wrote Epstein a letter for his 50th birthday depicting a naked woman and wishing for more “Magical Secrets.” In this episode, we will her interviews and testimony from women–some who were girls–who have accused Donald Trump of sexual assault or other sexual misconduct–in their own words. It will not be easy to hear, and while the story will certainly continue to evolve, even between the time I am recording this and you are hearing it, the words of these brave women endure to paint a damning picture.

    29 min
  16. Episode 35: A Call to Men - Ted Bunch Talks Healthy Masculinity

    12/23/2019

    Episode 35: A Call to Men - Ted Bunch Talks Healthy Masculinity

    For more than two decades,  Ted Bunch has been teaching men how to respect, value, and interact with women in ways which are not toxic. As one of the founders of A Call to Men, Ted works directly with men of all ages—including those who have committed domestic and sexual abuse—to break their cycle of sexual violence. He teaches children, adolescents, and adult about consent and healthy masculinity. In a wide-ranging discussion, Ted and Alyssa discuss the necessity of men taking responsibility for their actions and how to teach new ways for men to look at gender, power, and what it means to be a man.

    57 min
  17. Worth Fighting for With John Pavlovitz

    06/17/2024

    Worth Fighting for With John Pavlovitz

    Boy, the world sure feels toxic these days, doesn’t it? It’s not new–but it seems to be accelerating at a breakneck pace. Frankly, it’s understandable that so many of us feel like throwing up our hands and giving up on the fight, wondering if our culture is even worth saving. John Pavlovitz argues that it is, and gives us a path forward in his new book “Worth Fighting For.”

    45 min
  18. Laura Packard on Healthcare and the Republican Attacks on Women's Health

    06/24/2024

    Laura Packard on Healthcare and the Republican Attacks on Women's Health

    Healthcare is one of the greatest challenges facing not only our nation, but the people who inhabit it. One political party seems to want to make it more affordable and accessible, and the other seems to want to make it more profitable for large corporations and more deadly for women. Laura Packard is the founder of Health Care Voter, a healthcare activist, and a cancer survivor. She’s here to help us make sense of it all.

    48 min
  19. Barbara F. Walter on the Dangers of Authoritarianism and Civil War

    06/23/2025

    Barbara F. Walter on the Dangers of Authoritarianism and Civil War

    This episode was recorded on June 12, 2025. It has been 236 years, 3 months, and one week since the United States Constitution came into effect on March 4th, 1789. The President of the United States has federalized the state militia of California and deployed it, along with the United States Marines, against the citizens of our country in Los Angeles. The Governor of Texas has deployed the Texas national guard against the citizens in that state. The governor and attorney general of georgia have threatened violence against its citizens. The speaker of the house of representatives this week stated that the governor of California needs to be tarred and feathered. And on Saturday, the wannabe dictator of our country is holding a North Korea style military parade on his birthday, against the wishes of the government of the city where it happens. Citizens across the nation are rising up against the violent, vengeful tactics of the trump regime against citizens and noncitzens alike, and it feels like we are approaching a breaking point. We’ve aksed Barbara F. Walter, one of the words leading experts on civil wars, violent extremism, and authoritarianism, and the author of “How Civil Wars Start” back on the show to help us understand where we are and where we may be going.

    51 min
  20. Fascism and Trump's Own Words - Part 1

    08/11/2025

    Fascism and Trump's Own Words - Part 1

    Is Trump a fascist? Is MAGA a fascist movement? Give a listen to the first half of this two-parter and decide for yourself. In the 1990s, Umberto Eco published the essay "Ur-Fascism," which explored fourteen common points of fascist movements and governments. In this episode, we present the first seven of those characteristics and then present Trump's own words, along with excerpts from the 2024 Republican Platform and words of prominent Trump supporters and administration members.

    55 min
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