Episode 590: Listen to my chat with restauranteur, Irene Demas, who didn’t know when she & her husband traded a grilled cheese sandwich for a Maud Lewis painting that it would net them $272 thousand 52 years later! This episode is brought to you by: The post Irene Demas: From Grilled Cheese to Maud Lewis Painting appeared first on Let's Talk Art Wi…

Episode 589: Today I talk to Expressionist artist, Caroline Rust. She does these fabulous paintings with textiles that are heavily influenced by things like history, women’s rights, & intuition. We talk talk creative vs. administrative work, listening to your gut, & the history of the baker’s dozen. This episode is brought to you by: The post Liste…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Jeffrey Toobin is a lawyer, author, and the chief legal analyst at CNN, after a long run at The New Yorker. He has written many bestselling books, including True Crimes and Misdemeanors, The Oath, The Nine, and Too Close to Call, and two others — The Run of Hi…

Episode 587: Today I talk to Jeffrey Katzin about the Cleveland Urban Folk artist Michelangelo Lovelace. His goal was to document the realities of inner city life. His his current exhibition Art Saved My Life currently showing at the Akron Art Museum. It goes until August 18, 2024. This is such an inspiring story! At the Intersection of St. Clair a…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Anne is a journalist and historian. She’s currently a staff writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s Agora Institute. She’s written many books, including Red Famine, Gulag: A History, and Twilight of Democracy, and her new one i…

Episode 586: Dr. Tom Hanchett, aka “Dr. History,” is a local historian & author in Charlotte, NC. I met him at the local library when he was talking about our city’s food culture when I realized he had the perfect career: He gets to investigate all sorts of cool things [& report about them]. I find out how his career developed & what he does. This …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Lionel Shriver is an author and journalist. She’s written 17 novels, most notably We Need to Talk About Kevin, and in 2022 she published her first book of nonfiction, Abominations: Selected Essays from a Career of Courting Self-Destruction. She’s currently a c…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Stephen Fry is a legendary British actor, comedian, director, writer, and narrator. His TV shows include “A Bit of Fry & Laurie,” “Jeeves and Wooster,” and “Blackadder,” and his films include Wilde, Gosford Park, and Love & Friendship. His Broadway career incl…

Episode 587: Today I am talking with Flanzella. She’s a collage artist from Toronto, Canada. She uses vintage & historical magazines & let me tell you, it is lush. We talk inspiration, we talk process, we talk business, we cover it all. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Check out my chat with Toronto based…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Erick is a radio host and writer. He was an old-school blogger at RedState, serving as editor-in-chief, and he later became a political contributor for CNN and Fox News. Today he hosts the “Erick Erickson Show” on WSB Radio in Atlanta and runs a popular substa…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com The best political reporter in Britain returns to the Dishcast to discuss the election on July 4. Tim has been a chief political commentator at The Sunday Times since 2014, after serving eight years as political editor. His first two books, All Out War and Fal…

Episode 578: Today I talk to Anne Wise Low of Artwalks Charlotte. Anne is an art advocate, an art appreciation professor at our community college & the creator & founder of ArtWalksClt. I took one of her Art Walks in my neighborhood & was so impressed with her. Anne tells me how she created a truly Artful life. All images used with permission. This…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Elizabeth Corey is an academic and writer. She’s an associate professor of political science in the Honors Program at Baylor University and the author of the 2006 book, Michael Oakeshott on Religion, Aesthetics, and Politics. She also writes for First Things a…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Nellie is a writer and reporter. She has worked for many mainstream publications, most notably the NYT covering Silicon Valley. Now she is teamed up with her wife, Bari Weiss, to run The Free Press — a media company they launched on Substack in 2021. Nellie’s …

Episode 588: Today I talk to sculptor Marta Dominguez… all the way in Spain. We talk about her alter-ego cow sculptures. We talk art markets. We talk AI & more… All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Catching up with Spanish Sculptor, Marta Dominguez appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke.…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com George writes a twice-weekly column on politics and foreign affairs for the Washington Post, a column he launched in 1974. He is also a regular contributor to MSNBC and NBC News. The author of 14 books, his latest is American Happiness and Discontents, but the…

Episode 577: Today I talk to author & TEDx Speaker, Corey Poirier about his newly published book, The Enlightened Passenger: The Flight That Changes Everything. It’s a gripping fictional narrative, with a message that is structured around ideas from over 7000 thought leaders that he’s interviewed….And I get the inside scoop!!! You will finish the b…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Noah is a journalist who covers economics and geopolitics. A former assistant professor of Behavioral Finance at Stony Brook University and an early blogger, he became an opinion columnist at Bloomberg in 2014. He left after seven years to focus on his own sub…

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan Corey, CEO of Precursive, delve into the strategic importance of services in SaaS businesses. They explore how professional services and implementations drive growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and unlock new revenue opportunities, highlighting key strategies for aligning sales and service teams for sustainabl…

Episode 585: Carol Baldwin & I met at a book discussion at the library. We got to chatting, when I found out she was an author & a blogger, who helps other writers get published, I knew I HAD to get her on the pod. She is passionate about all things writing…& it shows. Her historical novel Half Truths comes out in June 2025. All images used with pe…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Bill needs no introduction, but he’s been the formidable host of HBO’s Real Time for 21 years now, and before that he hosted Politically Incorrect, which ran from 1993 to 2002. He has a new book out, What This Comedian Said Will Shock You — a collection of his…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Oren is a writer and policy advisor. In 2012, he was the domestic policy director for Romney’s presidential campaign, and in 2018 he wrote The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America. In 2020, he founded the think tank American Comp…

Episode 584: I was first introduced to Katie, of the Katie Gallery when I read an answer she wrote on Quora.com. I loved the way she answered it was so eloquent, so fearless. Of course i looked up her art right away & just knew I had to have her on the pod. Not only is her art beautiful, but she has been doing it successfully for a long time & has …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Adam is the best magazine editor of my generation, and an old friend. From 2004 to 2019, he was the editor-in-chief of New York Magazine, and before that he edited the New York Times Magazine, and 7 Days — a weekly news magazine covering art and culture in NYC…

Episode 583: Listen as I chat with Artist, Art Consultant, Art Dealer & Author, Michelle Gaugy about art investing & why she thinks it’s a bad idea. She makes a compelling case All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen to my chat with Michelle Gaugy on Art for Investment appeared first on Let's Talk Art Wit…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com My old and dear friend Johann just released his latest book, Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs. That follows Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs (2015), Lost Connections: Uncove…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Kara is a journalist who has covered the business of the Internet since 1994. She was the cofounder and editor-at-large of Recode, and she's worked for the NYT, the WaPo, and the WSJ. She’s now the host of the podcast “On with Kara Swisher” and the co-host of …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Eli is a journalist and friend. He’s a former senior national security correspondent for The Daily Beast and Newsweek, and a former columnist for the Bloomberg View. He’s now a reporter for The Free Press, a contributing editor at Commentary Magazine, and the …

Episode 582: Listen as I chat with author & professor of theology, Dr. Wesley Van der Lugt. He is an arts advocate with a passion for beauty, slowness, cultivation, kinship, and theodramatic. His book Beauty is Oxygen is coming out in June. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Dr. Wesley Van der Lugt tells me…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Neil is a writer and historian. He used to be a contributing columnist at The Week, and he now co-hosts the “Past Present” history podcast. His first book was We Gather Together: The Religious Right and the Problem of Interfaith Politics, and his new one is Co…

In today's episode, Jeff and Jay delve into the evolving landscape of customer success and account management, exploring modern business strategies and the importance of data-driven decision-making. Gain valuable insights into shifting metrics, leadership responsibilities, and actionable takeaways for business growth. Don't miss this thought-provok…

Episode 581: Listen as I catch up with Deborah Oster Pannell, from the C24 Gallery. We talk about Christian Vincent‘s solo exhibit, Certain Uncertainties. He’s showing his figurative paintings in their new space at Studio X Noire, a tattoo studio in West Hollywood! It runs through March 27, 2024. Christian Vincent, Green Ivy, 2023, Oil on canvas, 2…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Danny is a journalist, politician, and old friend. Formerly an adviser to Prime Minister John Major, he was appointed to the House of Lords in 2013. He’s a former executive editor of The Times of London and is still there as a weekly political columnist. He’s …

Episode 580: Today I chat with Charlotte sculptor, Regine Bechtler. I met Regine at an art exhibit last year & fell in love with her abstract sculptures. When I found out about her exhibit at the Museum of Illusions Charlotte, I knew I had to get her on the pod. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen to …

Episode 579: Listen as I chat with Craig Stinson, the Wilmington based founder of ArtsFriendly, a group that coordinates artists funding and certified Arts Friendly Support [or arts grants for nonprofits] for artists in the Coastal Carolinas. They believe that the arts are spiritual practice, and find meaning in friendships and community, and that …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Richard is a scientist, author, and public speaker. From 1995 to 2008 he was the Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford, and he's currently a Fellow of the Royal Society and of the Royal Society of Literature. Among his many…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Abigail is an independent journalist and author. Her first book, Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters, was a bestseller, and her new book is a bestseller even the NYT has had to recognize eventually. It’s called Bad Therapy: Why Th…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Christian is a poet and author, and, in my view, one of the most piercing writers on faith in our time. He served as the editor of Poetry magazine from 2003 to 2013, and his work has appeared in The Atlantic, Harper’s Bazaar, The New Yorker, the NYT Book Revie…

Episode 578: LA artist, Chase Langford returns to the pod for a new series on the “nuts & bolts” of being a gallery artist. I think this will be helpful especially to artists, but also for us fans to understand what actually goes into a gallery exhibition. The post Abstract artist, Chase Langford & I talk Nuts & Bolts appeared first on Let's Talk A…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Rob is a young independent writer. His work has been featured in the NYT, the WSJ, the Boston Globe and others, and he writes a popular substack that coined the term “luxury beliefs.” He had a tumultuous childhood in foster care, joined the Air Force at 17, an…

Episode 577: Check out my chat with Alicia Puig & Kat Popova from PxP Contemporary. They are bringing art to the people. We talk about what it’s like to run a digital gallery & magazine; their mission, the importance of emerging artists, & affordable art. You don’t want to miss it! All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by:…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Jeff is the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, where he hosts “We the People,” a weekly podcast of constitutional debate. He is also a professor of law at the George Washington University Law School, and a contributing editor at The Atlanti…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Nate is a statistician and writer focused on American politics and sports, and a longtime friend from the blog days. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of FiveThirtyEight, and now he writes his own substack, Silver Bulletin. He’s the author of The Signal a…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Michael Isikoff is the chief investigative correspondent for Yahoo News, where he is also editor-at-large for reporting and investigations. Daniel Klaidman is the editor-in-chief for Yahoo News. The veteran reporters have new a book called Find Me the Votes: A…

Epsiode 576: Today I catch up with YouTube host, Mike Burgher, AKA Mr. Burgher. We geek out on art history. Dada, Diane Arbus, Toulouse-Latrec, & Van Gogh. I find out the process of how he picks the artists he profiles. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Catching up with YouTube sensation, Mr. Burgher appea…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Justin is a writer and broadcaster who creates dialogue between Christians and non-Christians. He co-hosts the “Re-Enchanting” podcast for Seen & Unseen, and is a guest presenter for the “Maybe God” podcast. He also contributes to Premier Christianity magazine…

Episode 575: Gallery Pals, Brooke & Lulu discuss Lu’s pick, Crocodile Jumper by Canadian artist, Janet Hill. Always a fun time, but this was a really fun episode. We both really can relate to this one. Janet is a new fave. This episode is brought to you by: The post Gal Pals: Brooke & Lulu discuss Janet Hill’s Crocodile Jumper appeared first on Let…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Jonathan writes a column for The Guardian, hosts their “Politics Weekly America” podcast, and is the co-host of the “Unholy” podcast with Israeli journalist Yonit Levi. He’s also the author of The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the W…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Jeff is a TV journalist and author focused on politics, media, and culture. He’s been a senior political correspondent for CBS, a senior analyst for CNN, and a political and media analyst for ABC News. He has authored or co-authored 13 books, including If Kenn…

Episode 574: Today I chat with legendary artist Mary Englebreit, who is probably the first artist I ever loved & followed. I grew up in a home that was basically a shrine to her. [My mom calls herself the “Queen of Everything,” based on one of Mary’s pieces]. She takes me on her journey from a job as an illustrator in an ad agency right out of high…