The Moynihan Report
Osprey Studios
Michael Moynihan sits down with the people shaping culture, media, and public life to dive into the personal, the political, and the petty. Every Thursday, expect confessions, historical nitpicks, verbal blood feuds, and the deepest of deep cuts.
Episodes
What the West Gets Wrong About the Middle East | Simon Sebag Montefiore
Historian and bestselling author Simon Sebag Montefiore joins Michael Moynihan to discuss his new book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East, and the history behind one of the world's most contested regions. They examine the myths surrounding Israel's founding, the Palestinian Nakba, the rise and fall of Arab nationalism, and the emergence of political Islam. Montefiore challenges the popular decolonization narrative, explains why the Iranian Revolution of 1979 transformed the region, and considers why Western audiences, particularly younger generations, have embraced increasingly distorted versions of Middle Eastern history. Along the way, they discuss antisemitism, the failures of Israeli leadership, the prospects for democracy in the Arab world, and whether Israelis and Palestinians can ever reach a lasting political settlement.Chapters-From Russia to the Middle East-Antisemitism and Montefiore's Family History-The Internet and the Persistence of Historical Myths-Why Historians Need to Speak Up -Challenging the Settler-Colonial Narrative-Criticizing Israel vs. Antisemitism-Why Is the West Obsessed With the Middle East?-Anti-Colonialism and the New Crusaders-Was the 1948 War Inevitable?-The Nakba and the Palestinian Exodus-Zionism Before 1948-From Left-Wing Radicalism to Islamism-Nasser and the Muslim Brotherhood-Why the Iranian Revolution Changed Everything-Can Democracy Take Root in the Middle East?-How the West's View of Israel Changed-The Future of a Two-State Solution-The Biggest Misconception About the Middle East Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is Elon Musk a Fraud? Alex Gibney Makes His Case
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney joins Michael Moynihan to discuss his new film, Musk, a critical examination of Elon Musk's rise to extraordinary wealth and political power. They debate Musk's genuine achievements at Tesla and SpaceX, his transformation into a Trump ally, and whether his greatest talent is innovation or self-promotion. Gibney also defends the film's more controversial claims involving Ashley St. Clair, the 2024 election, DOGE, and access to sensitive government data, while Moynihan presses him on the line between legitimate investigation and conspiracy theory. Plus, Tesla's self-driving promises, the dangers of AI, and why Gibney believes Musk is ultimately a confidence man. (0:00) Cold Open(0:03) Monologue(1:09) Musk’s Accomplishments at Tesla and SpaceX(3:14) The Myth of Elon Musk(5:45) Musk’s Political Transformation(9:07) The Politics of Rage(11:53) Interviewing Elon’s Father(13:41) Musk’s Break With Trump(17:22) Musk’s Attacks on Gibney(18:22) Ashley St. Clair and Her Credibility(22:31) Musk and the 2024 Election(26:58) DOGE and Government Data(30:46) Evidence vs. Speculation(33:33) Starlink, Government Contracts, and Crony Capitalism(36:07) Musk and the Dangers of AI(40:03) Tesla’s Self-Driving Claims(44:39) Musk’s Greatest Talent: Selling the Future(46:44) Is Elon Musk a Con Man?(50:58) Walter Isaacson’s Musk Biography(54:00) Is Musk a Genius or a Villain?(56:15) Money and Political Influence(58:30) Musk’s Drug Use and Behavior(1:00:00) Self-Delusion and Noble Cause Corruption Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carlos the Jackal and the Birth of Modern Terrorism
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Joby Warrick joins Michael Moynihan to tell the story of Carlos the Jackal, the Venezuelan Marxist who became the world’s most notorious terrorist. They discuss his rise through the Palestinian militant movement, his ties to the Soviet bloc, and the governments that allowed him to operate across Europe and the Middle East for decades. Warrick also recounts meeting an unrepentant Carlos in a French prison and explains how his brand of international terrorism anticipated Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the decentralized political violence of today.We're nominated for Signal Awards! Vote for The Moynihan Report for:Best video podcast: https://bit.ly/4jxj2wYBest guest (William Shatner): https://bit.ly/4AG4zozBest episode: https://bit.ly/4dxq7tZAlso: The Fifth Column is in the running for Best News & Politics show: https://bit.ly/3U0K8ST CHAPTERS(0:00) Cold Open(0:20) Intro(1:44) Becoming Carlos the Jackal(5:10) Terrorism, Marxism and Antisemitism(8:34) The Paris Grenade Attack(11:35) Why Europe Paid Off Terrorists(15:42) The Soviet Terror Network(22:49) Terrorism and the Palestinian Cause(28:20) Meeting Carlos in Prison(35:55) Carlos and the Nazis(39:02) From Marxism to Radical Islam(41:58) The CIA Informant Who Betrayed Carlos(44:45) How Dictators Protected the Jackal(47:02) The Legacy of 1970s Terrorism(49:21) What Happened to Al-Qaeda and ISIS?(52:45) Israel and the Axis of Resistance(56:08) Political Violence Today Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Michael Musto Remembers Everything
Michael Musto Is Mr. Adjacent Village Voice and NYC icon Michael Musto joins Michael Moynihan for a tour through the New York he chronicled from the inside, from growing up gay in Bensonhurst to the glory days of downtown nightlife, celebrity gossip, the Club Kids, Michael Alig, ACT UP, RuPaul, and the AIDS crisis.They also talk about outing celebrities, Rosie O’Donnell calling Musto a “gay Nazi,” the changing city, and what it meant to spend decades watching New York culture from just off center.Chapters-Growing Up Gay in Bensonhurst-Escaping Brooklyn for Manhattan -Outing Celebrities-Blind Items and Village Voice Lawyers-Michael Alig and the Angel Melendez Murder-Old New York and Gentrification-Mamdani-Making Money in Journalism-Was Musto Too Mean?-When Straight People Call Themselves Queer-AIDS -What Happened to the Old Club Scene?-Mr. Adjacent Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jon Lovett Thinks Democrats Forgot How to Be Liberal
Jon Lovett joins the show to talk about what Pod Save America is actually trying to be, why Democrats have struggled to find a coherent political identity, and how Lovett went from writing jokes for Hillary Clinton to becoming one of the biggest voices in liberal media.They get into Hassan Piker and the socialist left, the disappearance of old-fashioned liberalism, Kamala Harris, Katie Porter, Zohran Mamdani, the politics of Woke 1.0, antisemitism on the left, Israel and Zionism, and whether a life spent arguing about politics ever gets exhausting. Plus, the childhood humiliation Lovett says made him a Democrat.Why Are Democrats So Bad at This?Why Jon Lovett Chose PoliticsWriting Jokes for Hillary ClintonAl Franken, Air America, and Liberal MediaHassan Piker and the Left’s Media ProblemWho Gets to Be in the Democratic Tent?The Maoist Wing of the DSAWhat Happened to Liberalism?Kamala Harris, Katie Porter, and Political TalentHow Democrats Lost Working-Class VotersMamdani and The Fifth Column Batting Average“Desire Paths” and Woke PoliticsIs It Hard to Be Jewish Right Now?Brad Lander and Antisemitism on the Left“Genocide” as a Political Litmus TestIs Jon Lovett a Zionist?Does Politics Ever Get Exhausting?Ambition, Fame, and Why He Keeps Doing It Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Penelope Spheeris Has Seen Some Sh*t
Penelope Spheeris has spent her life around chaos, from Richard Pryor and the early days of punk to Wayne’s World and the machinery of Hollywood. She joins Michael to talk about The Decline of Western Civilization, turning down Spinal Tap, fighting over Wayne’s World, and collecting decades of grudges along the way. There are stories about Lemmy, Tina Fey, Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Farley, and a rhinestone dildo. Penelope has seen some shit, and she’s still happy to talk about it. (0:00) Cold Open(0:18) Monologue(1:03) Richard Pryor and the Lost Movie(6:02) Decline, Chaos, and Making Sense of Her Demons(10:45) Guns N’ Roses Bails, Megadeth Steps In(12:33) Lemmy’s Bad Review(16:16) Punk Rock, Childhood Trauma, and Seven Stepfathers(19:46) Fame, Money, and Unfulfilled Expectations(22:57) Passing on Spinal Tap(24:03) Chris Holmes and the Pool Scene(27:34) The Decline vs. Wayne’s World(29:30) Losing Wayne’s World 2(32:07) Dana Carvey, Tina Fey, and Britney Spears(35:08) Life With Her Schizophrenic Partner(37:53) Chaos, Boredom, and Happiness(39:05) Getting Rich Without Trying(41:30) The Memoir and Being Written Out of Hollywood(44:48) Jennifer Aniston and the Dildo(47:27) Mike Myers, Chris Farley, and Black Sheep Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gene Simmons: I Was King A-Hole for 29 Years
Gene Simmons sits down with Michael Moynihan in Los Angeles for a conversation about family, ambition, and the American dream. They talk about his mother’s survival of the Holocaust, coming to America, KISS, Bob Dylan, money, marriage, and why the music business isn’t what it used to be. Oh yeah, and after nearly 50 years as the Demon, Gene Simmons is still speeding up. (0:00) Cold Open (0:31) Monologue (1:47) Gene Simmons, Nice Jewish Boy (6:31) Assimilation, America, and Learning the Language (9:36) His Mother Survived the Holocaust (19:23) The $8 Million Check to Mom (20:05) At 77, Gene Is Speeding Up (21:03) Why KISS Had to End (22:26) Bob Dylan Shows Up to Write a Song (31:24) Selling KISS and the Business of Rock (33:23) Streaming Killed the Romance of Music (36:36) Ace, Peter, Drugs, and the Breakup of the Original Band (45:25) Diana Ross, Shannon Tweed, and the Playboy Mansion (50:50) Twenty-Nine Years as “King Asshole” (53:48) Making His Mother Proud, Then His Wife and Kids Proud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
William Shatner Doesn’t Want to Die
William Shatner sits down with Michael Moynihan in Los Angeles for a conversation about life, time, and knowledge. They talk about death, God, AI, Blue Origin, The Intruder, and the relentless curiosity that keeps Shatner looking for whatever comes next. Oh yeah, and at 95 years old, he’s releasing a heavy metal album. In the episode: (00:00) Cold Open (00:29) Monologue (02:09) Fear of Death (03:59) Religion, God and the Universe (09:26) Judgment at Nuremberg & the Holocaust (11:12) Curiosity, Aging, and Learning (19:20) Conversations With AI (22:28) Why Humans Need to Go to Mars (25:20) Blue Origin & Jeff Bezos (30:14) Growing Up Jewish & The Intruder (34:41) Luck, Failure and a Career Without a Plan (37:28) “What the F Is Heavy Metal?” (46:45) AI and Shatner’s Opera (50:16) Why Shatner Doesn’t Do Politics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Have a conversation with Michael Moynihan | The Moynihan Report
Before The Moynihan Report goes on a break to regroup (and reconstitute), Michael Moynihan takes a deep dive into the "stupid era" of modern media and the weaponization of history. From the useful idiots romanticizing the Cuban regime to the decline of the public intellectual in favor of the hyper-reactive influencer, Moynihan dissects how context is lost in our chopped-up media landscape.The conversation moves from the town square test of free societies to the curious parallels between far-left and far-right propaganda. Michael also answers listener questions regarding his tenure at The Fifth Column, his diverging paths with other media figures, and why studying history is the only defense against an epidemic of dangerous stupidity.(00:00) Welcome and Announcement: The Final Episode in This Format(01:16) How to Stay Connected via Substack(01:56) The "Open Swim" Q&A: Addressing Online Criticism(02:35) Confronting "Useful Idiots" and the Trip to Cuba(02:59) Discussing Brace Belden and the TrueAnon Podcast(03:46) Criticizing Hassan Piker and The Young Turks(04:44) The Culture of Chopped-Up Media and Contextual Misunderstandings(06:08) Natan Sharansky’s "Town Square Test" for Free Societies(08:17) Debunking Pro-Castro Myths and the Reality of Cuban Repression(12:59) The Exoticization of Poverty and Propaganda Tours(14:18) Examining Cuban Foreign Policy and Historical War Crimes(16:13) Fact-Checking Ryan Grim and Misinformation Regarding Cuban Hotels(20:18) Audience Question: The Similarities Between Far-Left and Far-Right Propaganda(23:48) Douglas Murray and the Challenges of Independent Journalism(25:07) Paul Hollander and the Psychology of Anti-Americanism(27:29) Documenting Russian Casualties in the Ukraine War(30:12) Audience Question: The Rise of Influencers Over Public Intellectuals(32:42) The Benny Johnson Plagiarism Scandal and "Deep State" Narratives(35:43) Victor Klemperer and the Manipulation of Language(39:26) Audience Question: Diverging Paths with Megyn Kelly(43:41) The "Real Housewives" of Conservative Politics: TPUSA and Candace Owens(46:12) Reflecting on Ten Years of The Fifth Column(48:33) Audience Question: Anti-Semitism and the Influence of the Israel Lobby(55:10) Analyzing Public Support and Bipartisan Policy Toward Israel(59:37) Audience Question: Why We Study History and the "Weaponization" of the Past(01:10:39) Distorting Figures like Winston Churchill and Oswald Mosley(01:13:58) Goodbye... for now: Shaking Up the Snow GlobeSubscribe to the YouTube!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Iran, Israel, & a new era of political violence | The Moynihan Report
Eli Lake of The Free Press joins Michael Moynihan to break down his latest reporting on Donald Trump’s strategy toward Iran—what the administration is trying to achieve, how serious the military threat is, and what it could mean for the region.They’ll unpack the policy, the politics, and the risks of escalation.(00:11) Intro & Recent Violent Attacks (03:27) Welcoming Eli Lake & Trump's Iran Plan (11:41) The "Day After" in Iran & Regime Change Scenarios (15:25) The History of Iranian Protests & State Violence (23:43) October 7th, Hamas, & Western Leftist Support for Iran (26:09) Critiquing Tucker Carlson & the "Israel Controls America" Narrative (32:03) Israeli Intelligence, Operations, & Military Subsidies (38:42) Megan Kelly, Ryan Grim, & Justifying Anti-Semitism (54:29) MAGA Polling on Iran & Independent Media Conspiracies (01:01:42) Show Wrap-up & Upcoming Automation Nation Event Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Iran, War, and the Nuclear Panic Machine | The Moynihan Report
The Moynihan Report is an in-depth 1-on-1 interview program broadcast live from 2WAY’s New York studio The U.S. says it is not a war. Reality looks different. Ships are being sunk in international waters. Militias are firing rockets across the region. Drones are crisscrossing the skies. Assassinations have become an instrument of statecraft. And the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil flows, is more dangerous than ever.This week we’re joined by Emmy-nominated journalist Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani, former correspondent for VICE News Tonight, to unpack the strange geopolitical standoff between Washington and Tehran and the narrative that seems to hover over it all: the idea that Iran is perpetually on the verge of building a nuclear bomb.(00:00) Introduction & Upcoming "Automation Nation" Live Event (06:16) The Firing of Kristi Noem & DHS Spending Scandals (18:46) Anthropic AI vs. The Department of Defense (24:14) Middle East Conflict: Oil Prices & Iran's Expanded Retaliation (29:06) Interview with Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani Begins (31:02) The Mood in Iran: Internet Blackouts & Cautious Optimism (38:28) The Lack of a US "Grand Plan" for Post-Regime Iran (42:56) The Plight of Political Prisoners & Evin Prison Strikes (48:35) Civilian Casualties & Controlling the Information War (54:21) Caroline's Family History, US Moral Responsibility, & Book Recommendations(1:03:23) Closing RemarksSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Epstein 101 with Arick Fudali | The Moynihan Report
Attorney Arick Fudali, managing partner at The Bloom Firm and counsel for 11 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, joins us to break down the latest controversy surrounding the DOJ’s release of millions of pages of Epstein documents. Fudali has said publicly that his clients were never contacted by the DOJ before the recent document dump, calling the rollout a “gross mishandling” that risks exposing survivors while withholding key information.We discuss what the files reveal, what’s still missing, and why survivors’ advocates say the process falls short on transparency, accountability, and basic protections.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jason Zengerle author of Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson | The Moynihan Report
Michael welcomes Jason Zengerle to discuss his new book, Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind. The book traces Carlson's ascendency, and explains how he became one of the most influential people on the far right.Buy the book!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What happened last week with Colby Hall | The Moynihan Report
Michael Moynihan is joined by Colby Hall, founding editor of Mediaite, for a wide-ranging discussion on the news of the day — including the release of the Melania Trump movie and what early projections suggest about turnout and ratings. Expect a sharp, candid exchange on media, politics, and what’s actually breaking through right now.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The age of American Fascism? Oxford Professor Explains | The Moynihan Report
What do we actually mean when we say “fascism,” and who gets to decide?In this episode, Michael Moynihan is joined by Professor Roger Griffin of Oxford Brookes University, one of the world’s foremost scholars of fascism, for a careful and unsparing look at a claim now ricocheting through American media and politics: that Donald Trump represents a fascist turn in U.S. history.The conversation engages directly with Jonathan Rauch’s recent Atlantic essay, “Yes, It’s Fascism,” and uses it as a jumping-off point to interrogate the term itself. What distinguishes fascism from authoritarianism, populism, or demagoguery? How do historians and political theorists define it? And when those definitions are applied rigorously, does Trump qualify?This is not a debate by slogan or vibe. It is an attempt to slow the moment down, clarify the language, and examine the charge with scholarly precision rather than panic or partisanship.Atlantic essay referenced:https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/america-fascism-trump-maga-ice/685751/Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump at the WEF, defining fascism, Hitler revisionist history, + more | The Moynihan Report
In this episode of The Moynihan Report, Moynihan tackles the latest New York Times/Siena poll regarding Donald Trump’s approval ratings and the American economy. Moynihan breaks down the disparity between Trump’s overall numbers and his low approval on specific issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Epstein files. The conversation then pivots to a critical look at the economic impact of tariffs, citing recent data from the Wall Street Journal on who actually foots the bill for trade wars.Listeners join the show to discuss heavy-hitting historical and political topics. The discussion covers the definition of fascism versus authoritarianism (and whether modern labels fit Trump), the forgotten contributions of Danish soldiers in the War on Terror, and a deep dive into historical revisionism with Brendan Simms’ biography of Hitler. The episode concludes with a nostalgic look at intellectual combat, featuring William F. Buckley, Norman Mailer, and the classic documentary Town Bloody Hall.Key Questions Answered in This Episode:1. What does the latest NYT/Siena poll say about Trump’s approval? 2. Who really pays for tariffs: China or the American consumer?3. Is buying gold and silver a solution to the U.S. National Debt? 4. What is the difference between Fascism and Authoritarianism? 5. What is Brendan Simms’ theory about Hitler’s motivation? 6. Did Denmark fight in the War on Terror? 7. Who won the debate between Norman Mailer and Feminists in Town Bloody Hall?Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Everything MAGA gets wrong about economics | The Moynihan Report
This episode of The Moynihan Report features Swedish author Johan Norberg, who joins Moynihan to discuss the shifting global economic and political landscape in 2026. The conversation begins with a critical look at U.S. trade policy, where Norberg argues that recent tariffs act as a "stupid consumption tax" that harms American manufacturing by raising the cost of input materials. Contrary to the America First narrative, he contends that these costs are absorbed by consumers and businesses rather than foreign exporters, fueling inflation that remains higher in the U.S. than in Europe. While the world has avoided a 1930s-style trade collapse so far by not retaliating, Norberg warns that new threats of tariffs on European nations could trigger a more damaging trade war.Transitioning to his home country, Norberg dispels the myth of Sweden as a socialist paradise, explaining that its wealth was actually built on a century of ruthless free market capitalism before the stagnation caused by 1970s socialist experiments. He notes that while Sweden is a large welfare state, its tax system is less progressive than America's, relying heavily on taxing the middle class and consumption rather than "soaking the rich." The discussion also touches on the geopolitical fallout of U.S. aggression toward Greenland, which Norberg suggests marks the end of the American world order. This instability is driving European nations to rearm and even consider nuclear deterrents, while global markets begin diversifying away from the U.S. dollar due to perceived political risk. Finally, they address the paradox of capitalism's declining popularity among young people despite creating unprecedented abundance, which Norberg attributes to a deep-seated human bias toward viewing wealth as a zero-sum game.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ICE Raids, Minnesota, and Trump’s Insurrection Act Threat | The Moynihan Report
Tonight we examine the growing fallout from ICE raids and federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, and what it signals about the direction of the country. As unrest spreads, Donald Trump is now threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, raising urgent questions about federal power, civil liberties, and the possible use of the military inside the United States. Joining us are immigration attorney David Leopold and former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem to break down what is actually happening, whether enforcement has gone too far, what the law allows, and what Trump’s end game may be.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Iran Is Burning While Trump Threatens Greenland. What Is the Endgame? | The Moynihan Report
Tonight, Michael starts solo with a look at U.S. interest in Greenland and what it means today. Mid-show, journalist and historian Eli Lake joins to dig into Iran, focusing on how the 1953 overthrow of Mohammad Mossadegh is often misunderstood and misused in current debates. Their discussion draws on Eli’s Free Press article, The Wrong Lessons from Iran’s PastRead Eli’s piece hereEli's Podcast "Breaking History"Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
De Blasio on Venezuela & Why Mamdani Is NYC’s Future | The Moynihan Report
In this wide-ranging and candid interview on The Moynihan Report, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins Michael Moynihan for a deep dive into the personal history that shaped his worldview, the complexities of American foreign policy, and the future of progressive politics in NYC.The conversation begins with a moving reflection on de Blasio’s father, a World War II veteran who lost his leg at the Battle of Okinawa. De Blasio opens up about how his father’s subsequent struggle with PTSD and alcoholism deeply influenced his own understanding of war, mental health, and the importance of family.The discussion then pivots to a heated but respectful debate on US imperialism and interventionism. Moynihan and de Blasio spar over historical US involvement in Latin America, specifically the Sandinistas in Nicaragua, whom De Blasio defended as seeking a third way between US capitalism and Soviet communism, and the morality of overthrowing sovereign leaders. They also tackle the episode's "ripped from the headlines" topic: the recent US extraction of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela. De Blasio argues that even surgical removals of foreign leaders set a dangerous precedent that could embolden rivals like China and Russia.Finally, de Blasio reflects on his two terms as Mayor, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional toll of the job, which he managed with a philosophy he calls "don't look down." He offers a ringing endorsement of rising progressive star Zohran Mamdani, debating Moynihan on the feasibility of Mamdani's boldest proposals, including free buses, rent freezes, and public grocery stores.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Will Trump SAVE or SELL OUT Venezuela? | The Moynihan Report
Maduro is in a Brooklyn jail cell, but Venezuela is far from free.In this episode of The Moynihan Report, Moynihan returns to the mic to unpack the historic arrest of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. While the Trump administration is taking a victory lap, the reality on the ground in Caracas suggests the celebration is premature and potentially dangerous. We are joined by exiled Venezuelan journalist Germania Rodriguez Polio (formerly of Vox and the Daily Mail) to discuss why the removal of one dictator might have simply cleared the path for a more ruthless, efficient operative: Delcy Rodriguez.While the New York Times and other mainstream outlets are busy branding Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as a shrewd operator with leftist credentials who is softening her tone, Germania reveals the terrifying truth. Delcy isn't a reformer; she is a SEBIN (secret police) operative and the architect of the draconian "Law Against Hate." We analyze why Western media consistently falls for the reformer narrative in socialist regimes and why Delcy’s rise could mean a darker chapter for Venezuelan human rights.Germania shares her shocking personal story of being escorted out of the Daily Mail after refusing to delete a video criticizing the New York Times’ coverage of the Venezuelan regime. We dig into the concept of Venezuela’s "fake opposition," figures who play the part of democrats while maintaining the status quo, and how major media organizations silence dissenting voices to maintain access or appear objective.Why are some American conservatives defending a socialist dictatorship? Moynihan reacts to a bizarre clip of Tucker Carlson defending the Maduro regime, exposing the growing fracture in the American Right. We discuss the absurdity of the "Horseshoe Theory," where the far-left and far-right unite in their hatred of the West, leading figures like Tucker to confuse a brutal, impoverished police state with a traditionalist society.Finally, we ask the hard question: Will Trump save or sell out Venezuela? With the administration already eyeing Venezuela’s oil reserves, there is a real fear that the US will accept a "stabilized" dictatorship under Delcy Rodriguez in exchange for energy deals. We discuss what needs to happen next, including the release of over 900 political prisoners, to ensure this intervention doesn't end in betrayal.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Churchill villain myth and Hitler's true obsession | The Moynihan Report
Michael Moynihan talks with Cambridge historian Brendan Simms about his biography Hitler: A Global Biography. Simms dismantles the WWII revisionism currently popular on social media: The idea that Churchjill was the war's true antagonist. Simms explains why Hitler declared war on the U.S., his obsession with German emigration to the United States, and how Nazi ideology was fueled by a deep-seated hatred of international capitalism. Hitler: A Global Biography is available here.Brendan Simms is Director of the Centre for Geopolitics at University of Cambridge and a prolific author on European geopolitics, past and present, and his principal interests are the German Question, Britain and Europe, Hitler’s global anti-semitism, Humanitarian Intervention and state construction.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Devon Archer on Hunter Biden, Joe Biden’s influence, and proximity to power | The Moynihan Report
Devon Archer explains what it was like to be caught between Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump, and how power, access, and consequences actually played out behind the scenes.In this extended interview, Archer speaks firsthand about his relationship with Hunter Biden, the reach of Joe Biden’s influence, and how the Trump era changed the legal and political stakes. He reflects on business dealings, loyalty, fallout, and what happens when proximity to power turns into liability.This conversation is not about accusations or defenses. It’s about the real-world consequences of political access and what it feels like to be caught in the middle as alliances shift and scrutiny intensifies.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Holocaust denier's grandson on his controversial new role | The Moynihan Report
Michael interviews Adam Irving, grandson of David Irving and head of Irving Books, the publisher managing his grandfather’s catalog. The conversation looks at David Irving’s trajectory from bestselling World War II historian to a figure discredited for Holocaust denial and racist distortion. Michael probes how Adam handles the responsibility of publishing work widely condemned for distorting the historical record and what it means to run a business in the shadow of that legacy.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is Tucker Carlson the MOST dangerous antisemite in America? | The Moynihan Report
Today's episode features journalist and author Jamie Kirchick, who dissects the rise of the populist, far-right movement on both sides of the Atlantic and the accompanying decay of mainstream conservative politics. The discussion focuses on the rapid ascent of parties like Germany's AfD, noting that their success is driven by failure to integrate immigrants and the subsequent Danish model adopted by mainstream parties to curb their influence. Domestically, Moynihan and Kirchick characterize figures like Tucker Carlson as "the most dangerous antisemite in America right now" and a fusion of "every awful ideology," exploring his influence over politicians like JD Vance and the MAGA wing's adoption of pro-Russian, anti-capitalist, and isolationist foreign policy that demands a revisionist view of World War II. Finally, the episode touches on historical revisionism, previewing an interview with the grandson of Holocaust denier David Irving, and questions the utility of debunking misinformation in the current, high-speed digital environment.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What happens when a president rewards loyalty with no regard for past behavior | The Moynihan Report
Michael Moynihan sits down with Robby Soave to discuss Trump’s liberal use of pardons. Technically, Trump has the power to dole out pardons as he pleases (and he has), but is this verging on dictatorship? Using Trump’s extraordinary move to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, Michael and Robby will delve into how Trump wields pardons as a tool for personal and political “justice.”Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deep state, chemtrails, & Trump: Eli Lake on the new GOP conspiracy | The Moynihan Report
This episode is a wide-ranging, candid chat where Michael Moynihan and guest columnist Eli Lake dive deep into the messy overlap of culture and politics today.They start with a fun intellectual detour, dissecting the punk rock ethos and suggesting that the anti-authoritarian, norm-defying spirit actually makes Socrates the original punk. This cultural lens is quickly applied to modern politics, where they discuss how the rise of figures like Nick Fuentes and his followers is basically a political version of punk rock. They argue that this shock-jock, transgressive style is a direct reaction to the illiberal social pressures of recent years (think: Black Squares and trigger-happy social media bans).The conversation then hits the controversial shift of Tucker Carlson, pointing out his "horseshoe" alignment with figures from the radical left, like Noam Chomsky. They suggest Tucker's appeal comes from his genuine rejection of his old Washington world.Finally, the talk gets serious about the Constitution, as Moynihan and Lake criticize the Trump administration's foreign policy; specifically the unauthorized use of the military in Venezuela against drug boats. Lake argues this overreach, done without Congressional approval, is a dangerous move that could undermine the foundations of the Republic by setting a precedent for presidents to start wars without a proper legal or democratic say.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The new Right: rising or retreating? | The Moynihan Report
Meghan McCain sits down with Michael to unpack the surge of right-wing podcasts and personalities dominating the media landscape. Big voices like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly are changing the tone—and the reach—of the conservative movement. Are they expanding the base or losing the middle? Here’s what you need to know.Subscribe on YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Afghan businessman to MTV mogul: how Tom Freston revolutionized youth culture | The Moynihan Report
Tom Freston's story is a compelling journey of media creation fueled by unconventional experiences and a zeal for the non-mainstream. His memoir, Unplugged Adventures: From MTV to Timbuktu, chronicles his life, from an eight-year stint in India and Afghanistan on the hippie trail where he was a businessman running a successful clothing empire (a venture eventually destroyed by Carter administration tariffs), to his pivotal role in creating global media powerhouses. MTV, his defining legacy, was born in 1980 out of a desire to create a specialized "narrow caster" for music fans, reflecting a passionate, low-budget, no-experience culture similar to Vice Media's early days. The channel became a culture leader for over two decades, achieving success despite initial resistance from cable operators and record companies, famously using the "I Want My MTV" campaign featuring stars like David Bowie and Mick Jagger. This innovative spirit continued as MTV pioneered the reality TV boom with The Real World and when Freston's team launched Comedy Central out of competitive brashness against HBO, nurturing future comedy icons. Freston's career at the top of Viacom ended abruptly when Sumner Redstone fired him, famously for not buying MySpace, a moment that underscored the disruptive force of the digital revolution. Later, Freston got involved with Vice Media, drawn to its edgy, chaotic, and fun sky's the limit culture, only to witness its struggle with growth, overspending, and a missed opportunity to be acquired by Disney. Through it all, Freston believes his success stemmed from his confidence, ability to attract talent, and a commitment to having creative people in charge of his networks.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AI is NOT replacing your job, it's "degrading" it. here's how | The Moynihan Report
Signal President Meredith Whittaker joins The Moynihan Report for a deep dive into the AI industry, exposing how artificial intelligence is often just a marketing term designed to degrade jobs rather than replace them. An ex-Googler, Whittaker breaks down the dangerous concentration of power within Big Tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, revealing how their surveillance business model creates an unholy alliance with the government. The conversation covers the chilling reality of digital privacy, the failure of "private" apps like WhatsApp, the threat of targeted spyware, and the inside story of the Crypto Wars, all while touching on figures like Sam Altman and the fight for true encryption.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How one man's videos put him in Andrew Tate's legal crosshairs | The Moynihan Report
In this episode, Michael Moynihan chats with Nathan Livingstone, the Aussie filmmaker who found himself in the crosshairs of the "most Googled man," Andrew Tate. Nathan details his journey from a forklift driver fired over COVID mandates to a leading chronicler exposing Tate's "unique evil"; a mission that's now landed him in a major defamation lawsuit he calls "lawfare," where the "process is the punishment." But the conversation doesn't stop at Tate. Nathan and Michael dive deep into the "conspiracy rabbit hole" defining the new Right, tackling Tucker Carlson's "softball" interviews with Tate and Nick Fuentes, the "schizophrenic" theories of Candace Owens regarding the Charlie Kirk assassination, and the alarming rise of Nick Fuentes and his "groypers." It's a fascinating look at the battle for "team reality" and the high price of exposing the internet's most controversial figures.Subscribe on YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 'Cheney-to-Trump' pipeline: how the VP paved the way for MAGA | The Moynihan Report
In this episode, Michael Moynihan kicks things off by dissecting Bill Crystal's bizarre "inner social Democrat" tweet celebrating Eugene Debs, contrasting it with Debs' actual call to "abolish the capitalist system." This segues into busting the popular myth that socialists just "want Sweden"; as someone who lived there, Moynihan reveals Sweden is actually a "very capitalist country," plagued by a disastrous rent control system with 10 to 20-year waitlists. Then, journalist Josh Szeps joins to reveal his "grand unifying theory": Dick Cheney is the "most influential person... in our lifetime" and the true architect of today's political polarization, arguing his "eat or be eaten" worldview and norm-breaking (like the Scooter Libby affair) set the stage for the Trump era. The conversation also explores the nature of faith and atheism, comparing the profound, post-tragedy wisdom of Nick Cave to the "flippant dismissiveness" of new atheists like Richard Dawkins.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The impact of election on future of the Democratic Party with Don Calloway | The Moynihan Report
On this episode of The Moynihan Report, host Michael Moynihan dives right into the 2025 Election Day action, covering the NYC mayoral race with Zohran Mamdani and the big governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey. He also gets into the political reactions surrounding Dick Cheney's death, calling out a pretty disrespectful tweet from NYC Councilman Chi Ossé. Then, he shares the story of his recent appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher alongside Marjorie Taylor Greene, giving his take on her whole "Rothschild's Space Lasers" comment and her surprisingly friendly welcome on The View. The episode also tackles the "civil war" splits happening in both parties, from drama on the right to Gavin Newsom's changing tune on "woke" issues. To wrap it all up, Democratic strategist Don Calloway joins the show, giving his on-the-ground read of the Virginia race (predicting a Spanberger win) and discussing how economic populism is showing up in unexpected places, from Mamdani to Republicans like Josh Hawley.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The great right-wing unraveling | The Moynihan Report
Bridget Phetasy, host of 2WAY’s Real America, joins Michael Moynihan to discuss how the right’s top podcasters are getting louder, brasher, and somehow even more absurd. Tune in as we unpack the spectacularly insane world of Tucker, Candace, and the rest of the conservative circus.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Can humor actually STOP fascism? (the answer may surprise you) | The Moynihan Report
In a "very Nazi-heavy show" , Michael Moynihan sits down with comedian Danny Polishchuk to discuss his viral satirical sketch "Counting Jews in Things," and the alarming number of viewers who believe he's a real antisemite . This kicks off a wider discussion on the mainstreaming of antisemitism and bizarre political scandals, including a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine with an SS tattoo and the "insane" media defenses from figures like Krystal Ball. They also cover the failed Trump appointee who admitted to a "Nazi streak," the "crazier than I thought" conspiracies of Candace Owens, and the significant national failures in Canada, from the "fake residential school graves" hoax to the "diploma mill" immigration crisis that has overwhelmed the country's infrastructure.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How the Left's 2020 'peak dominance' created the inevitable Trump backlash | The Moynihan Report
In this episode of The Moynihan Report, host Michael Moynihan sits down with Thomas Chatterton Williams, author of The Summer of Our Discontent, to analyze the period from 2020 to the present. They discuss how the "crazy" cultural "excesses" and "exaggerated claims of oppression" stemming from 2020 created an inevitable and "harsh" backlash that helped Donald Trump return to power. Williams shares his personal evolution on racial identity, explaining how living in France and having a white-passing daughter led him to reject the "American skin game" and advocate for "abolishing" race as a "fiction" , a stance that put him in direct conflict with Ibram X. Kendi. Williams, a co-writer of the 2020 Harper's Letter , also gives an insider's perspective on the letter's simple premise defending open debate and the intense, misguided backlash from signatories like Jennifer Finney Boylan. Finally, Williams defends his recent controversial article comparing the political weaponization of George Floyd as a "secular saint" by the left and Charlie Kirk as a "martyr" by the right to enforce ideological consensus , concluding that while the current moment is dangerous, he remains an optimist.Subscribe to the YouTube!Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ex-CNN producer: the corporate media model is officially DEAD | The Moynihan Report
In this episode of the Moynihan Report, host Michael Moynihan and media critic Steve Krakauer analyze the rapidly changing media landscape, beginning with Donald Trump's "enormous achievement" regarding a hostage release and the media's unified pushback against new restrictive Pentagon guidelines for journalists. The conversation's core focuses on a lengthy critique of John Oliver's on-air attack against Barry Weiss for taking over CBS News, which they frame as a symptom of legacy media's fear of ideological diversity and professional jealousy. This serves as a jumping-off point to discuss the broader decline of what they call "crusty old legacy dinosaur" institutions, arguing that their gatekeepers are "no longer powerful". They contrast the fading relevance of late-night television with the rise of independent podcasters and creators, exploring whether these new media figures are more authentic or simply victims of "audience capture". Ultimately, they conclude that the old broadcast model is "done" and the future belongs to smaller, decentralized networks built around individual personalities with a direct connection to their audience.Subscribe on YouTube!(00:00:00) Introduction(00:03:55) The Pentagon's War on Media(00:08:34) John Oliver's Attack on Barry Weiss(00:14:40) Is Legacy Media (CBS) Dead?(00:25:04) Oliver Slams Peterson & Shapiro(00:33:20) What Happened to Don Lemon?(00:41:23) Is Tucker Carlson Audience Capture?(00:49:51) The Fall of Media Gatekeepers(00:59:39) Will Substack & Podcasts Take Over?(1:04:38) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dexter Filkins on why Biden’s "nice guy” foreign policy FAILED | The Moynihan Report
Dexter Price Filkins is an American journalist known primarily for his coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for The New York Times. He currently writes for The New Yorker.Subscribe to our YouTube!(0:00) Intro(0:40) Trump's Middle East Success(3:05) Israel's Regional Military Victories(7:21) Dexter Filkins(15:33) Israeli Intelligence Operations(31:00) Hamas and Civilian Casualties(47:53) Future of Middle East(1:01:10) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Bari Weiss/CBS news deal | The Moynihan Report
Journalist and friend of the podcast Olivia Reingold comes on to talk about Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief at CBS. Subscribe to the YouTube!(0:00) Introduction(3:04) Free Press Reactions(33:46) October 7th Anniversary(49:00) Political Violence Discussion(01:01:09) Audience Q&A(01:10:00) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"Thank God for the Atomic Bomb" | The Moynihan Report
Richard B. Frank war historian and veteran of the Vietnam war. He is one of the foremost experts on Pacific campaign of World War II and has written several books on the subject, including Tower of Skulls: A History of The Asia-Pacific War July 1937-May 1942.Subscribe on YouTube!(00:00:00) Introduction(00:07:10) Historical Context and Perspective(00:16:18) Japanese Strategy and Surrender(00:32:28) Operation Downfall Plans(00:47:18) Questions About Unit 731(00:58:06) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Assata Shakur was a murderer, so why is the media celebrating her? | The Moynihan Report
Bob Woodson joins Michael for a discussion about civil rights, political violence, and the passing of Assata Shakur. Subscribe to the YouTube!(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Political Violence Discussion(00:04:20) Assata Shakur(00:47:33) Black Panthers Legacy(00:52:31) Historical Black Achievement(00:57:45) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Moynihan: the media pretends we don't know the motive for political violence | The Moynihan Report
Dan Turrentine joins Michael for a discussion about the Democratic party's strategic failures, the internal conflict over its rising progressive wing, and the media's biased coverage of recent political violence.Subscribe to the YouTube!(00:00) Introduction(01:13) James Comey Indictment(06:48) Democratic Missteps(30:19) Media Influence(39:30) Political Landscape(55:12) Our Favorite Comments(58:16) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why I'm defending Jimmy Kimmel (and it's not why you think) | The Moynihan Report
Mike Pesca and Michael Moynihan are here to talk about the return of Jimmy Kimmel—was it the perfect comedy feint, half retreat, half sucker punch, or something else?Subscribe on YouTube!(00:00) Introduction(01:14) Jimmy Kimmel's Return(07:29) Media Bias(28:19) Conspiracy Theories(33:20) Antifa and Domestic Terrorism(38:52) Political Violence and Ideology(01:00:39) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Colby Hall on Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, and Donald J. Trump | The Moynihan Report
Michael Moynihan butts heads with Mediaite founder Colby Hall over political language.Subscribe to the YouTube. (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Media Dynamics(33:20) Political Obsession and Patriotism(36:43) Authoritarianism vs. Fascism(44:43) The Impact of Media and Political Violence(01:03:00) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How Charlie Kirk’s assassination ‘created an army’ of new conservatives | The Moynihan Report
Journalist and author Mary Katherine Ham joins Michael Moynihan to talk about the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Subscribe to the YouTube!(00:00:00) Introduction(00:10:32) Political Violence History(00:21:12) Charlie Kirk's Assassination(00:31:36) Social Media Impact(00:42:34) Audience Questions(00:52:39) University Culture Discussion(01:00:44) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alan Dershowitz on Kirk, Epstein, and Netanyahu | The Moynihan Report
Alan Dershowitz talks to Moynihan about recent events surrounding the state of Israel, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and why he was friends with Epstein? Subscribe to the YouTube!(00:00) Introduction(05:28) Charlie Kirk(15:35) Epstein(32:58) Israel(41:16) Palestine(48:02) Free Speech(59:27) The US and Israel(01:01:35) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Israel, Qatar, and the new Middle East with Eli Lake | The Moynihan Report
Eli Lake is a seasoned journalist and national security reporter, currently writing for The Free Press and hosting the "Breaking History" podcast. In this episode, Eli joins Michael Moynihan to discuss the recent Israeli strike in Qatar, the shifting dynamics of Middle Eastern alliances, and the broader implications for political Islam and Western perceptions of the conflict.Subscribe to the YouTube!(0:00) Introduction(3:21) Israel, Qatar, and Hamas(10:41) Double Games & Alliances(16:09) Regional Power Shifts(21:45) Ideology & Political Islam(27:17) Qatar’s Influence Abroad(31:07) Israel’s PR & Perception(37:41) Gaza, War, and Choices(46:09) Callers & Audience Q&A(56:41) U.S. Strategy & Bases(1:08:47) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is the internet a blessing or a curse? Moynihan & Rushkoff face off | The Moynihan Report
Is the internet good or bad? How can technology be directed? Doug Rushkoff is here to help us parse through these questions and more as we discuss his most recent book, Program or be Programmed: 11 Commands for the AI Future.Subscribe to the YouTube!(0:00) Introduction(1:37) Internet Beginnings(4:18) AI & Society(8:00) Big Tech(11:25) Polarization(16:32) Conspiracies(49:32) Democratization(61:29) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Debating Charlottesville: Trump’s response and the free speech fight | The Moynihan Report
Author Deborah Baker joins The Moynihan Report to talk about her new book, Charlottesville: An American Story. The book covers the Unite the Right rally, where thousands of neo-Nazis, members of the KKK, and white supremacists protested the removal of Confederate monuments.Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube!(00:00) Introduction(04:25) Unite the Right Rally(11:51) Free Speech(18:26) LE and Racial Dynamics(21:06) Extremist Motivations(25:37) Trump(30:41) Charlottesville's Historical Context(43:54) Current Sentiments in Charlottesville(47:14) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Borat director on pulling no punches in his new memoir
Michael Moynihan is joined by Larry Charles, the Emmy, Peabody, and Golden Globe winning writer, producer, and director behind Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Mad About You, Borat, Brüno, The Dictator, and Religulous. Charles joins us to discuss his new memoir, Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter.Subscribe to the YouTube!(00:00) Introduction(02:04) The Larry David Documentary(06:32) Friendship and Loss(18:24) Hollywood(23:32) Bob Dylan(35:22) Curb Your Enthusiasm(41:22) Borat and Bruno(51:29) Politics in Hollywood(55:02) Final ThoughtsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.