Q&A
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 245 ratingsInteresting people. Informative conversations. Every Sunday night on Q&A, we introduce you to the people who are making things happen in politics, the media, education, and science and technology in hour-long conversations about their lives and their work.
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Pamela Constable, Former Bureau Chief of Afghanistan and Pakistan, The Washington Post
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hourPamela Constable recently completed a lengthy tour as the Washington Post's Afghanistan/Pakistan bureau chief. She talks about her work, the people she's met, the issues she's covered, and conditions today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harold Holzer, Author and Historian
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hourAuthor and historian Harold Holzer examines the relationship, often hostile, between the media and U.S. presidents going back to George Washington. During part one of our two-part interview with Mr. Holzer, he talks about presidents prior to FDR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katherine Gehl, Founder, Institute for Political Innovation
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutesKatherine Gehl, founder of the Institute for Political Innovation, argues that our current political system is leading to voter disenchantment and an unhealthy level of partisanship, and suggests ways to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elaine Weiss, Author "The Woman's Hour"
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hourJournalist and author Elaine Weiss discussed her book, "The Woman's Hour," about the lead-up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920, that granted women the right to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reihan Salam, President, Manhattan Institute
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutesManhattan Institute president Reihan Salam discussed whether the COVID-19 pandemic and current civil unrest in the country will lead to people moving out of large U.S. cities, as was seen after the 1960s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Wallace, Author of "Countdown 1945" and Fox News Host
August 03, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutesFox News anchor Chris Wallace discusses his book, “Countdown 1945,” about the creation of the atomic bomb and President Truman’s thinking during the months leading up to its use on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6th, 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Representative John Lewis (D-Georgia)
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutesRepresentative John Lewis (D-Georgia) discussed his life and involvement in the civil rights movement, including the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, during which he was severely beaten by state troopers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Burtka, Executive Director and Acting Editor, The American Conservative
July 20, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutesJohn Burtka, executive director and acting editor of The American Conservative, talks about the special edition of the magazine which examines where American conservatism came from and where it is going in the age of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erin Geiger Smith, Voting in America
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutesJournalist Erin Geiger Smith talks about the history of voting in the United States and some of the issues surrounding voting today, including low voter turnout, voter suppression, and the reliability of voting by mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Siddhartha Mukherjee, U.S. Response to Covid-19
July 06, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutesPhysician and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee talks about the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the medical science that is being used to combat it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elena Conis, "Vaccine Nation"
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutesUniversity of California at Berkeley historian of medicine Elena Conis talks about the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peniel Joseph, Professor of History, University of Texas
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hourUniversity of Texas history professor Peniel Joseph talks about the activism and converging ideologies of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the importance of their thinking on the fight for civil rights in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s “Morning Edition”
June 15, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutesSteve Inskeep, host of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” discussed his book, Imperfect Union, which chronicles John and Jessie Fremont and their exploration of the American West in the 19th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peggy Wallace Kennedy, "The Broken Road: George Wallace and a Daughter’s Journey to Reconciliation"
June 08, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutesPeggy Wallace Kennedy talked about her segregationist father’s controversial career as the former four-term Alabama governor and presidential candidate, and his later political conversion after almost being assassinated in 1972. She also talked about her friendship with Representative John Lewis (D-GA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Malcom Gladwell, "Talking to Strangers"
May 31, 2020 16:26 - 58 minutesMalcolm Gladwell discussed his new book, Talking to Strangers, about how people make judgments, often inaccurately, about strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Guinn, "The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s Ten-Year Road Trip"
May 24, 2020 15:29 - 59 minutesHistorian Jeff Guinn talked about his book The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s Ten-Year Road Trip, on the highly-publicized summer road trips taken by Henry Ford and Thomas Edison between 1914-1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Susannah Cahalan, Journalist, "The Great Pretender"
May 17, 2020 16:13 - 58 minutesJournalist Susannah Cahalan talked about her book, The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness, about a 1973 experiment, led by Stanford psychologist David Rosenhan, conducted to test the legitimacy of psychiatric hospitals in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Fehrman, Journalist, "Author in Chief"
May 10, 2020 16:16 - 1 hourJournalist and historian Craig Fehrman analyzes American presidents through the lens of the books they’ve written. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Fehrman, Journalist, "Author in Chief"
May 10, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJournalist and historian Craig Fehrman analyzes American presidents through the lens of the books they’ve written.
Lual Mayen, South Sudanese Refugee
May 03, 2020 16:48 - 57 minutesLual Mayen recounted his journey from life as a South Sudanese refugee to a Washington, D.C.-based video game developer and CEO of his company Junub Games. He was gaining acclaim for his work on peace and conflict resolution by bringing the refugee experience to a wider audience through his video game “Salaam,” which means “peace” in Arabic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lual Mayen, South Sudanese Refugee
May 03, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBLual Mayen recounted his journey from life as a South Sudanese refugee to a Washington, D.C.-based video game developer and CEO of his company Junub Games. He was gaining acclaim for his work on peace and conflict resolution by bringing the refugee experience to a wider audience through his video game “Salaam,” which means “peace” in Arabic.
Chris Arnade, Photojournalist
April 26, 2020 16:30 - 58 minutesFormer Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade discussed his book "Dignity," in which he documents the plight of those living on the margins of society in America. He talked about his photos and shared stories about some of the people he befriended during his travels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Wallner, Historian and Professor at American University
April 19, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBFormer U.S. Senate aide James Wallner, who currently researches and writes about Congress at the R Street Institute, joins us to talk about the role and power of Senate Majority Leaders throughout history.
James Wallner, Historian and Professor at American University
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutesFormer U.S. Senate aide James Wallner, who currently researches and writes about Congress at the R Street Institute, joins us to talk about the role and power of Senate Majority Leaders throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
April 05, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutesWe profile Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and a prominent member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amity Shlaes, Author and Economic Historian on U.S. Response to Crises
March 29, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutesCalvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation chair, author and economic historian Amity Shlaes joins us to talk about the history of U.S. government responses to economic crises, including the Great Depression, the 2008 global recession, and the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christian McMillen, Author of "Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction"
March 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourChristian McMillen talks about the history of pandemics. He is the author of “Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction” and is a University of Virginia associate dean for social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Inskeep, Author of "Imperfect Union"
March 15, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutesNPR “Morning Edition” host Steve Inskeep discusses his book, “Imperfect Union,” which chronicles John and Jessie Fremont and their exploration of the American West in the 19th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peggy Wallace Kennedy, Author of "The Broken Road: George Wallace and a Daughter's Journey to Reconciliation"
March 08, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutesPeggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of former 4-term Alabama governor and presidential candidate segregationist George Wallace, talks about her father’s controversial career and his later political conversion after almost being assassinated in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics on Super Tuesday
March 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourCarl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics, discusses the history of Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Notable Speakers of the House with Matthew Green
February 23, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutesMatthew Green looks back over history & into our own time to talk about notable Speakers - including Henry Clay, Joe Cannon, Newt Gingrich, and current Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He is a Catholic University political science professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Fehrman, "Author in Chief"
February 16, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBJournalist and historian Craig Fehrman analyzes American presidents through the lens of the books they've written.
Q&A with Lual Mayen
February 09, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBLual Mayen recounts his journey from life as a South Sudanese refugee to a Washington, D.C.-based video game developer and CEO of his company Junub Games.
Kathryn Sullivan, "Handprints on Hubble"
February 02, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBKathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, talks about being part of NASA's first class of female astronauts and her participation in the launch and maintenance of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Iowa Caucuses History
January 26, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBDavid Yepsen talks about the history of the "First-in-the-Nation" Iowa caucuses, which are held this year on February 3, 2020. Mr. Yepsen was the chief political writer for the Des Moines Register, where he covered politics for 34 years.
History of the New Hampshire Primary
January 19, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBFormer [New Hampshire Union Leader] Publisher and now Editor-at-Large Joseph McQuaid talks about his state's presidential primary history. This year's primary is February 11, 2020.
History of Impeachment in the Senate
January 12, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBHistorian emeritus of the U.S. Senate, Donald Ritchie, talks about the process and history of Senate impeachment trials, including those of Presidents Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump.
Daniel Weiss, "In That Time"
January 05, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBDaniel Weiss, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talks about the life of poet Michael O'Donnell, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War after the helicopter he was piloting was shot down over Cambodia.
Dr. Azra Raza, "The First Cell"
December 15, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBDr. Azra Raza, professor of medicine and director of the MDS Center at Columbia University, takes a critical look at the way we have treated cancer in the United States since the early 1970s and discusses how patient care can be improved.
Holly Jackson, "American Radicals"
December 08, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBUniversity of Massachusetts professor Holly Jackson discusses her book, [American Radicals], about the people, inspired by the Founding Fathers, who worked to spread freedom and equality in the United States during the 19th Century.
Presidential Press Coverage
December 01, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Newseum's Patty Rhule talks about how the press has covered American presidents over the course of our history. She is vice president of the museum's content and exhibit development.
Presidential Press Coverage
December 01, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThe Newseum's Patty Rhule talks on Q&A about how the press has covered American presidents over the course of our history. She is vice president of the museum's content and exhibit development.
Presidential Nominating Process
November 24, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBLara Brown of George Washington University discusses how the current presidential nominating system developed. She is the political management school director at George Washington University & author of "Jockeying for the American Presidency."
A Reporter's View of Afghanistan, Pakistan & Iraq
November 17, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBPamela Constable recently completed a lengthy tour as the [Washington Post]'s Afghanistan/Pakistan bureau chief. She talks about her work, the people she's met, the issues she's covered, and conditions today.
Susannah Cahalan, "The Great Pretender"
November 10, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBJournalist Susannah Cahalan discusses her book, [The Great Pretender], about a 1973 experiment led by Stanford psychologist David Rosenhan that was conducted to test the legitimacy of psychiatric hospitals in America.
Supreme Court Chief Justices
November 03, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBElizabeth Papez - a litigator and partner in the firm of Gibson Dunn, and former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General who clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas -- discusses several high profile U.S. Supreme Court chief justices.
Chris Arnade, "Dignity"
October 27, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBFormer Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade discusses his book, [Dignity], in which he documents the plight of those living on the margins of society in America.
Alan Kraut
October 20, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBAlan Kraut, an American University distinguished professor of history, looks back on the transformation over more than 200 years of U.S. laws and policies designed to manage immigration.
Jeff Guinn, "The Vagabonds"
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBHistorian Jeff Guinn writes about the highly publicized summer road trips taken by Henry Ford and Thomas Edison between 1914-1925 in his book, [The Vagabonds].
History of Tariffs
October 06, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Smithsonian Institution's Peter Liebhold discusses the history of tariffs in managing the U.S. economy. He is a work and industry curator at the National Museum of American History.