In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive YouTuber, podcaster, and MSNBC contributor, with former US Senator Al Franken for a deep dive into the heart of America’s political dysfunction as posited in Cohen’s new book, Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy. The conversation was r…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Stuart E. Eizenstat, former U.S. ambassador to the European Union and author of The Art of Diplomacy. He sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss what he's learned in the global halls of power, how it applies to the world we live in today, the secrets of political persuasion in a polarized world, and more. The …

In this episode of 92NY Talks, the stars of Twisters, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, take us behind the scenes, sharing stories from the set, and discussing their challenges and inspiration for their roles in this summer blockbuster with MTV’s Josh Horowitz. The conversation was recorded on July 18, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd …

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Colman Domingo who stars in the new film Sing Sing which is getting Oscar buzz for its stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. He sits down with EXTRA's Tommy DiDario to discuss the making of the film, and the issues it so powerfully brings to the fore. The conversation w…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join René Redzepi, award-winning chef and co-owner of the acclaimed restaurant Noma, when he talks with Phil Rosenthal about Omnivore, the Apple TV+ documentary that takes viewers through a world-traversing journey as we glimpse the beauty and complexity of the interconnected chain of food that binds us all. The conve…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, we go back to 2019 when then Senator Kamala Harris sat down with artist/poet/activist Cleo Wade for an inspiring discussion about the core truths that unite us and the big challenges we face together. In her book, The Truths We Hold, Harris draws on her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her to of…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, we remember and honor Dr. Ruth Westheimer with one of her last appearances at the 92nd Street Y in 2019. Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf interviews Dr. Ruth about Ask Dr. Ruth, the acclaimed documentary about the trailblazing sex therapist and educator, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The conversa…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join National Book Award winner Joyce Carol Oates on her extraordinary life in letters — and her new book, Letters to a Biographer — when she sits down with author Jonathan Safran Foer, her former undergraduate writing student. Hear them discuss Oates' career, her influence, and the future of American literature. The …

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join author and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Francis Barry and senior executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion Tim O’Brien for a journey across the United States and into the heart of American democracy. In a road trip from New York to San Francisco, Barry shares his travels from coast to coast, through rural towns and sp…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join the News Team of Comedy Central’s Emmy Award-winning The Daily Show — Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic — on politics, comedy, and their ongoing election year series, Indecision 2024. The conversation, moderated by CBS's Vladimir Duthiers, was recorded on June 12, 2024 in front of a live…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Noah Hawley — among our most audacious and versatile storytellers — in conversation with Emmy® Award winner Jon Hamm. They discuss the latest critically-acclaimed installment of Fargo, starring Hamm, Juno Temple, and Jennifer Jason Leigh; as well as Hawley's career which includes his feature film directorial debu…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join beloved actors Steve Guttenberg and Tony Danza on Guttenberg’s life in Hollywood, their long friendship, and Guttenberg’s new memoir about caring for his aging father, Time to Thank. Through the prism of the relationship with his father, Time to Thank looks back on his early life in Queens; his career as a rising…

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Tom Selleck as he sits down with Bridget Moynahan to discuss his new memoir, You Never Know. The American icon and star of television shows such as Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods shares his journey, offering a fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world. The conversation was recorded on May 7, 2024…