Best Greg Olear Podcasts (2024)

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The Writer and the Whistleblower (SEASON FINALE, with Francine Prose) 1:18:13

1d ago1:18:13

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Francine Prose is the author of over 30 books. Her 12 novels include My New American Life, A Changed Man and Blue Angel, a finalist for the National Book Award. Her nonfiction works include the indispensable Reading Like a Writer; Caravaggio: Painter of Miracles; and The Lives of the Muses: Nine Women and the Artists They Inspired, a New York Times…

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Start Me Up: Cliff Schecter 1:01:31

36m ago1:01:31

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Topics: Kamala Harris will announce her VP pick next Tuesday and we talked about who's in play; the "weird" moniker has taken off and Democrats are finally in an offensive messaging position; Donald Trump behaved like a racist Buffon at the NABJ event, shocking but not surprising, saying Harris only recently "became black"; corporate media continue…

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Ep : 282 - Just Ask the Press - Harris, Trump, and SCOTUS 1:16:30

1h ago1:16:30

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In this episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem, along with John T. Bennett and Tom Arnold, discuss various political topics. They start by discussing Kamala Harris taking over the Democratic Party and the potential vice president picks. They also talk about JD Vance and his controversial statements. The conversation covers themes such as t…

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Ep : 281 - Max Ziegfeld - How did comedy save his life? 54:28

37m ago54:28

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Max Ziegfeld is an L.A. based comedian who may or may not be Satan. He joins us to talk about cancel culture, suicide and the Holocaust. And he makes us all laugh - by offending everyone. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRA…

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Piracy, Penitentials, Comstock, and Flatware (with Jessica Cale) 1:30:19

8d ago1:30:19

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In this, the penultimate episode of Season 7 of the PREVAIL podcast, Greg Olear discusses (for a solid 20 minutes, which is probably too long, if we’re being honest) the events of the week: Donald’s earsay, Joe’s departure, Kamala’s ascension. Then, he welcomes Jessica Cale, the host of the DIRTY SEXY HISTORY podcast, to talk about her background a…

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Start Me Up: Jennifer Taylor-Skinner 59:07

2h ago59:07

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Jennifer Taylor-Skinner is a writer, essayist, and creator & host of the award-winning podcast, The Electorette—one of the longest-running feminist podcasts, offering analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Topics: After three weeks of bullying by the press, celebrities, and some…

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Ep : 280 - Just Ask the Press - Joe Biden Drops Out and Endorses Kamala Harris 1:04:46

16m ago1:04:46

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Hal Sparks joins the show this week! In this conversation, Brian and the guys discuss the recent developments in the 2024 presidential race, including Joe Biden dropping out and Donald Trump's nomination. They explore the reactions and implications of these events, as well as the potential candidates for Biden's vice president. The conversation als…

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Triumph of the Yuppies (with Tom McGrath) 1:19:59

1h ago1:19:59

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Tom McGrath was the editor-in-chief of Philadelphia magazine, as well as chief content officer of Metro Corp., the parent company of Philadelphia and Boston between 2010 and 2020. Under his leadership, the magazines won more than fifty awards for editorial excellence. In 2022, he was named Writer of the Year at the National City and Regional Magazi…

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Ep : 279 - Anthony Scaramucci - Defeating Trump, and fixing the media 34:31

9m ago34:31

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In this conversation, Brian Karem interviews Anthony Scaramucci, who spent a record number of days in the Trump White House. They discuss various topics including HOW TO FIX the press, the coming presidential race, and the flaws of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Scaramucci shares his insights on defeating Trump in the 2024 election and the need f…

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Ep : 278 - Just Ask the Press - Assassination attempt and media coverage 1:05:41

16d ago1:05:41

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On this weeks episode the conversation begins with a discussion about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the media's coverage of the event. They then transition to a review of President Joe Biden's press conference and the reactions to it. The hosts and guest analyze Biden's performance, highlighting his ability to discu…

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Wartime Kyiv (with Illia Ponomarenko) 1:31:52

7d ago1:31:52

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Greg Olear opens with his thoughts on Project 2025, Trump’s odd fascination with Hannibal Lecter and his bromance with Jeffrey Epstein, and the Democratic palace coup, led by Danny Ocean. Then, Greg welcomes the Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko for a discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Putin, Zelensky, and his new book, “I Will …

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Start Me Up: Writer/Director Jay Arnold 1:00:16

2d ago1:00:16

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Writer/Director Jay Arnold is back! Check out his latest film: Shoulder Dance. Topics: Optimism is the theme of this podcast. We cover the media-manufactured debate scandal--and how it's biting them in the ass; Gay hackers hacked into the Heritage Foundation and found a video of Trump talking about his Project 2025; Biden has made it clear HE'S NOT…

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Ep : 277 - Just Ask the Press - Trump, Epstein, and the Supreme Court 1:04:30

4d ago1:04:30

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In this episode, Brian and the guys discuss the Biden debate interview, the fallout from it, and the ongoing criticism of Biden's performance. They also touch on the release of information in the Epstein case that mentions Donald Trump, and the potential impact on Trump's legal proceedings. The hosts debate whether Biden should step down from the r…

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Debate This! (with “Bad” Brad Berkwitt) 1:36:45

14d ago1:36:45

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In this, the first episode of PREVAIL in three weeks, Greg Olear opens with his thoughts on the debate, the immunity ruling, the Kamala option, and the politically suicidal push to replace Biden at the top of the ticket. Then, Greg welcomes “Bad” Brad Berkwitt, a veteran who served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy, including 16 and a half in…

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Ep : 276 - Just Ask the Press - The Debate, The Supreme Court, and should we have Hope? 1:07:08

12d ago1:07:08

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The conversation revolves around the analysis and critique of the recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Brian and the guys discuss the poor performance of both candidates, with Biden struggling to articulate his thoughts and Trump resorting to lies and rewriting history. They also criticize the moderation of the debate, not…

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Start Me Up: Christopher Bouzy 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

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Christopher Bouzy is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, and political maven and he’s the founder and CEO of both Bot Sentinel and Spoutible.com. Topics: Christopher and I discuss the 2024 election possibilities--there will be chaos and litigation after the fact and Chris shares which red/purple states he thinks will flip for Biden--and he al…

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Ep : 275 - Just Ask the Press - The Rise of the New Axis of Evil 1:05:51

24d ago1:05:51

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In this episode, Brian and the guys discuss various topics including the upcoming presidential debates, the new axis of evil (Russia, China, Iran, North Korea), and Steve Bannon going to prison. They analyze the potential impact of the debates on the election, the challenges faced by the moderators, and the foreign policy implications of the new ax…

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Ep : 274 - Greg Olear - 'Rough Beast' and the consequences of a Trump re-election 39:43

1M ago39:43

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In this conversation, Brian Karem interviews Greg Olear, author and political writer, about his newest book, Politics. They discuss various topics including Greg's previous book, Father Mucker, the content of his new book, Rough Beast, and the potential consequences of a Trump re-election. They also touch on the importance of humor in dealing with …

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Start Me Up: Writer, Sarah Wood 51:59

23d ago51:59

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Writer Sarah Wood of VoteVets is back! Topics: New Fox poll has Biden leading with Independents by NINE points; Sarah and I go over some of what's in Project 2025--the Republican plan if Trump wins and it's horrific; why Trump's idea of getting rid of income tax and replacing with tariffs would be an economic disaster and would drastically increase…

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Ep : 273 - Just Ask the Press - The Normalization of Trump 1:09:17

1M ago1:09:17

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In this episode, our hosts discuss various topics including the G7 summit, Donald Trump's return to Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court's ruling on bump stocks, and the contempt vote against Merrick Garland. They highlight key moments such as Biden's comments on China's involvement in Ukraine, the normalization of Trump by Republicans, and the implicat…

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The Opposite of Chaos is Community (with Billy Ray) 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

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Billy Ray is a screenwriter and director. His writing credits include Color of Night, Captain Phillips, Richard Jewell, and The Hunger Games. He wrote and directed Shattered Glass, Breach, The Last Tycoon, and The Comey Rule. Since 2016, he’s been the messaging consigliere for the Democratic Party, helping scores of politicians and candidates with …

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Start Me Up: Cheri Jacobus 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

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Cheri is back! Topics: Why the mifepristone ruling may not be the great news some think it is; why the undercover recordings of Justices are important and how they can affect what happens now; Alito/Roberts Martha-Ann Alito outed herself as a German fascist in a secret recording; re-programming MAGA is not realistic, we have to vote them out and ma…

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Ep: 272 - Just Ask the Press - Contrasting Leadership Styles: Eisenhower vs Trump 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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This episode of Just Ask the Press discusses the contrasting weeks of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the legal cases involving Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, and the potential expansion of presidential powers by Trump. The hosts analyze Biden's speeches on the D-Day anniversary and his message of preserving democracy and resisting authoritarianism. Th…

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Convictions: The Many Crimes of Donald Trump 1:47:19

1M ago1:47:19

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This week, Greg Olear shares 34 thoughts on 34 felony counts. Then, there is a reprise of the May 31 episode of “The Five 8,” in which Greg and LB try, and fail, to remember all of Donald’s crimes. Plus: blowing! Subscribe to The Five 8: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhA Subscribe to The Five 8: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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Start Me Up: Frank Figliuzzi 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Frank Figliuzzi was the Assistant Director for Counterintelligence at the FBI, where he served 25 years as a special agent and directed all espionage investigations across the government. In his current role as a respected national security analyst, he is a regular contributor to NBC News and MSNBC and a sought-after speaker on violence prevention …

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Ep: 271 - Just Ask the Press - The Middle East, Space, and Trump's a Felon 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

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The conversation covers the fallout from Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions, the potential impact on the presidential race, and Joe Biden's reaction. It also delves into the potential sentencing, the impact on the Republican Party, and Biden's reelection prospects. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the Biden campaign, the …

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Ep: 270 - Tom Arnold - Comedy, Addiction, and Politics: A Candid Discussion 55:31

2M ago55:31

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On this episode of Just Ask the Question the conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Tom Arnold's career in comedy and film, his experiences with addiction, his childhood trauma, and his journey to healing and self-discovery. It also delves into his family life, relationships, and the impact of his past on his present. The conversatio…

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Grozny Rules: The Global Disorder Endures (with Jason Pack) 1:32:41

2M ago1:32:41

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Jason Pack is the Founder of Libya-Analysis LLC, and the co-host of Disorder, a geopolitics podcast co-produced with Goalhanger Podcasts. He is a Senior Analyst for Emerging Challenges at the NATO Defence College Foundation in Rome. In partnership with NDCF, Jason leads a project entitled NATO and the Global Enduring Disorder, which produces a rang…

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Start Me Up: D. Knight 47:13

2M ago47:13

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D. Knight is the host of the Pardon the Insurrection Podcast. Topics: As the jury deliberates in the first trial of an ex-POTUS, D Knight and I discuss the possible verdict(s) based on what we know; the notes requested by the jury could spell trouble for Donald and the defense; the ongoing (failing) effort from the right to suggest black people are…

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Start Me Up: Greg Olear 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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Greg is back to talk about his latest book ROUGH BEAST: Who Donald Trump Really Is, What He’ll Do if Re-Elected, & Why Democracy Must Prevail. Other topics: Arrogant, corrupt right-wing SCOTUS Justices; the right is doubling down on extremism; the images of Trump BBQing with black Americans in the Bronx with palm trees in the background are laughab…

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Ep: 269 - Just Ask the Press - Trump, Haley, and Abortion Pills 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

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In this episode of Just Ask the Question, host Brian Karem and guests Michael Zeldin and John T. Bennett discuss various news topics, including Donald Trump getting booed at a libertarian convention, Jack Smith seeking a gag order after Trump claims the FBI wants to kill him, and the closing arguments in the Donald Trump Manhattan case. They also t…

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Rough Beast: A New Book by Greg Olear 45:19

2M ago45:19

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In this special “Rough Beast” book launch episode, the PREVAIL podcast is turned upside-down: Greg Olear is the guest, and the host is his wife, Stephanie St. John Olear. They talk about the new book, confirmation bias, and Biden’s chances of winning in November. Plus: Scar-Jo! Subscribe to The Five 8: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZX…

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Start Me Up: Writer/Director Billy Ray 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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Billy Ray wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay for Captain Phillips, for which he won the WGA award. Ray's films as writer, co-writer, or writer-director include "The Hunger Games," "Richard Jewell," "Shattered Glass," and Showtime's "The Comey Rule," which had the biggest debut of any limited series in that network's history. He provides messaging…

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Ep: 268 - Just Ask the Press - What is the 2025 project? 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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In this episode of Just Ask the Press, our hosts discuss various topics including Michael Cohen's testimony in the Donald Trump felony trial, the 2025 project, Joe Biden's campaign, and the future of the Republican Party. They analyze the impact of Cohen's testimony on the trial and the different interpretations of his credibility. They also highli…

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Ep: 267 - Jackie Martling - What makes something funny? 31:45

2M ago31:45

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On the latest JATQ, Jackie Marling discusses the art of comedy and the importance of ignoring criticism. He shares his experience of performing jokes for different audiences and emphasizes the timeless nature of humor. The conversation includes various jokes and anecdotes, showcasing Jackie's comedic style. He also mentions his documentary, Joke Ma…

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La Politica è Compromesso (with Alessandra, aka Alias Vaughn) 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

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Alessandra is an Italian journalist and political commentator who goes by the pen name Alias Vaughn. She’s been helping me understand the global political landscape—including what’s happening right here in the US—for going on eight years now. In this conversation, Greg Olear interviews Alessandra about her background and her interest in US politics…

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Start Me Up: JoJo From Jerz 47:17

2M ago47:17

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Jo is back! It's been a while but she's so cool, we picked up where we left off... Topics: First, Jo talks about her unexpected ascension into the world of political social media pundits, and then we get into politics; There appears to be a quiet but forceful movement across the country because of the GOP abortion bans; the Red Tie Brigade was summ…

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Ep: 266 - Just Ask the Press - The Trump Trials: Michael Cohen's Testimony and the Battle of Narratives 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

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In this weeks episode of Just Ask the Press we cover various topics including Trump's relationship with oil companies, Biden's Middle East missteps, Trump's trials, and the need for better reporting on policy issues. The hosts discuss Trump's willingness to do the bidding of oil companies in exchange for campaign donations, highlighting the potenti…

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Fetal Personhoodwinked: Christian Right Observations (with Jenny Cohn) 1:10:35

3M ago1:10:35

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Jenny Cohn is an attorney, election integrity advocate, and political writer whose articles have appeared in the New York Review of Books, Who What Why, The Independent, Salon, and the Bucks County Beacon. She now covers the Christian right at her Substack, the Christian Right Observer Weekly, or CROW. Cohn talks to Greg Olear about her work on ele…

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