Podcasts about Sorkin

Is the stock market in an AI bubble? What happens if it bursts? To understand our current economic moment, it's essential to understand history. In this episode of Masters of Scale, host Jeff Berman is joined by journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin onstage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco. His new book is 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History–and How It Shattered a Nation. Sorkin explains the lessons we can learn from this historical moment – and how they provide cautionary tales.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/newsletter/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23F: Anatomía de un mito En 2025 se ha cumplido medio siglo de la muerte de Franco. Ahora que el año se acaba, ya puede confirmarse que, sea por indolencia o por impotencia, no se ha producido ningún acontecimiento ni discusión política de impacto relacionadas con el tema. De manera aproximada, la única excepción a todo esto ha sido una serie, Anatomía de un instante, dirigida por la mano de referencia en el cine social o político español, Alberto Rodríguez, producida por Movistar, no en vano, el mayor grupo de comunicación privado con una participación pública significativa, y basada en una novela de Javier Cercas, quizá el exponente más claro de lo que a estas alturas sea un intelectual orgánico de toda la vida. En síntesis, lo que se quiere subrayar con esta fotografía es que la serie que se estrenó el 20 de noviembre no es una perspectiva sobre el franquismo y la transición, sino la perspectiva sobre el franquismo y la transición, lo que nos permite examinar en qué situación está la mirada hegemónica sobre estas cosas. Estructurar el relato en torno a un puñado de personas y a un momento -como se sabe, esta obra toma la entrada de Tejero en el Congreso en 1981 para analizar el cómo se llegó aquí desde la perspectiva de Suárez, Carrillo y Gutiérrez Mellado- hace posible hablar de la historia reciente de España mientras se elude el problema del desgaste de sus otros elementos fundacionales. Desde hace años, la transición no vive revisiones que no sean críticas y los héroes de su lectura canónica han experimentado un proceso de desprestigio y extrañamiento del que Juan Carlos o Felipe pueden ser buena medida. Por su parte, la Constitución, elemento irreformable pero al mismo tiempo compatible con cualquier estrategia política, ha devenido de facto irrelevante y ha desaparecido del campo de discusión. En cambio, el 23F mantiene buena salud como mito fundacional de la democracia española. Cuenta con sus héroes, con sus distintas tramas superpuestas -a las que alude el último capítulo de la serie, “Todos los golpes del golpe”- y con profundas conexiones históricas e identitarias. Es el asunto histórico, pero también mítico, destinado a moralizar a cada generación que lo vive o lo escucha. En su momento, como el truco de Ozymandias, dibujó el límite de lo político que se operativizó enseguida con los Pactos de la Moncloa. Seguramente hoy la mirada palaciega y a la Sorkin sobre algunos pocos hombres de Estado que hace la serie sea un llamado a los dos partidos alfa para que abandonen sus proyectos de hegemonizar a una parte del país y vuelvan al redil de la gran coalición, del que la política nunca debió sacarlos. Y a nosotros, como espectadores, a que vayamos entendiéndolo. Anatomía de un instante es una política elevada hecha con muy pocos ladrillos. Un homenaje a la sala de los adultos, en el momento en el que más dudas tenemos sobre la capacidad de sus ocupantes y menos sobre que vayamos a ser invitados alguna vez. Una fábula que nos enseña que el peligro está ahí afuera, pero que no tenemos nada que temer si nos ponemos en manos de gente que sabe lo que hace, esto es, que sabe aparcar sus diferencias -esto es, que sabe aparcarnos - en pos de un bien mayor. Anatomía de un instante es, al mismo tiempo, la reedición del mito fundacional del 23F, nuestra serie del año y el mensaje del rey emitido este año en cuatro capítulos. Pásenlo todo lo bien que puedan. (edición de audio a cargo de Marco Flecha)

Bienvenidos, cinéfilos hierberos, a un nuevo episodio de Cinefilia y Otras Hierbas, cine, televisión, música y videojuegos para escuchar.Hoy, continuamos con nuestro ciclo dedicado al gran Aaron Sorkin –ese maestro del diálogo afilado que nos hace creer que la política puede ser tan entretenida como un partido de tenis verbal–, nos sumergimos en Charlie Wilson's War, esa película del 2007 que, admitámoslo, no es la primera que viene a la mente cuando pensamos en su filmografía, pero que destila ese ingenio sorkiniano que tanto adoramos.Imaginemos el panorama: finales de los años 80, la Guerra Fría en su apogeo, y un congresista texano llamado Charlie Wilson –conocido como "Good Time Charlie" por su afición a las fiestas, el whiskey y las compañías femeninas– que, de repente, se convierte en el artífice de la operación encubierta más grande de la historia de la CIA. La película se basa en el libro homónimo de George Crile, un tomo de 500 páginas repleto de detalles históricos que Sorkin adaptó con maestría, condensando intrigas geopolíticas en diálogos que chisporrotean como fuegos artificiales. ¿Cómo llegó Sorkin al proyecto? Pues, en un raro acto de agresividad profesional –él mismo lo admite–, leyó el libro y lo persiguió con ahínco, convirtiéndolo en el único guion que ha "cazado" de esa manera. Y vaya si lo logró: su énfasis en los personajes imperfectos pero heroicos, como Wilson, que pasa de playboy a salvador de los muyahidines afganos, es puro Sorkin, recordándonos sus obras como The West Wing, donde la burocracia se vuelve poesía.Tom Hanks interpreta a Wilson con esa calidez hankiana que hace que hasta un político corrupto parezca simpático. Detrás de cámaras, el director Mike Nichols, en lo que sería su última película, aportó su toque magistral y supo manejar el caos de enemigos históricos colaborando –pakistaníes, israelíes, afganos– en la narrativa real, algo que el guion de Sorkin plasma con ironía sutil.Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Ned Beatty y Emily Blunt completan la constelación de estrellas de este filme que cuenta una historia tan absurda, que no puede sino ser cierta....¡Y lo es!La película fue bien recibida en general, con un 82% de aprobación en Rotten Tomatoes, donde se alaba cómo "entretiene e informa" gracias al guion astuto de Sorkin y actuaciones sólidas. Muchos críticos la vieron como una excelente comedia oscura basada en hechos reales, destacando a Hanks como un antihéroe encantador. Sin embargo, no todo fue aplausos: algunos la tildaron de "falsa y nada divertida", con "la peor actuación de la carrera de Roberts" En premios, brilló con 5 nominaciones a los Globos de Oro –mejor película comedia, actor para Hanks, actriz de reparto para Roberts, actor de reparto para Hoffman y guion para Sorkin–, más una nominación al Oscar para Hoffman como mejor actor de reparto. La Guerra de Charlie Wilson es, quizá, la película menos conocida y popular de Sorkin –eclipsada por hits como La Red Social o El Juicio de los 7 de Chicago–, y tal vez la más "floja" de su catálogo. Pero, no les quepa duda, incluso una "floja" de Sorkin es mejor que muchas de las producciones que inundan las pantallas hoy en día: cargada de inteligencia, humor sofisticado y una lección histórica que, con un guiño irónico, nos recuerda que la política puede ser absurdamente entretenida. ¿Listos para desentrañar más? ¡No se pierdan el episodio!Patreon: patreon.com/cinefiliayotrashierbas⁠Correo: cinefiliayotrashierbas@gmail.com No olviden suscribirse, compartir este episodio y dejar un comentario y un like, eso nos ayudará a crecer y a encontrar más audiencia. ¡Que lo disfruten!#AaronSorkin⁠ ⁠#TomHanks⁠ ⁠#Cine⁠ ⁠#JuliaRoberts

This week, we honour the memory of a very good man as we reconvene to finally discuss a movie that had been in our on-deck circle well before this past week's tragedy -- a movie that fits very snuggly within our wheelhouse as a very Tom Cruise and When Harry Met Sally...-centric podcast, and we'll be up front about that because you can handle the truth. It's 1992's A Few Good Men, directed by Rob Reiner, written by Aaron Sorkin, and starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Pollak, J.T. Walsh, James Marshall, Wolfgang Bodison, Xander Berkeley, Noah Wyle, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Christopher Guest. Sorkin, adapting his own stage play, feels capable of keeping some of his most annoying lib tendencies in check than he is today (even if they do poke through in points), and Cruise and Nicholson both do a great job of making his dialog sound like they're coming out of the mouths of real people, which we know is no small feat. A great movie, and another example of Reiner's ability to play in any sandbox as a master of any genre he chose to take on, in this case a paranoid legal thriller. It's also been a minute since we last spoke, so we've got a lot of a theatrical field trips to report on, with reviews of Bugonia, Wake Up Dead Man!, The Running Man, Die My Love, Keeper, Predator: Badlands and Train Dreams. If you'd like to watch the movie before listening along to our discussion, A Few Good Men is not currently streaming or rentable in Canada, but you can purchase it on Amazon and YouTube, or find a good copy on VHS at the thrift, just like Hayley did. Other works discussed on this episode include LOST, Stranger Things, Best In Miniature, Materialists, Eddington, Freaky Tales, Glass Onion, Prey, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion, and Freakier Friday. We'll be back some time in the new year talking about lord knows what, but keep an eye on our Instragram for all the latest. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!

Dan isn’t one of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, but Casey is. You can bet that goes over like a fart in church. Speaking of church - Dana visits one to get out of the rain… and likes it (the church, not the rain… or the fart). The rain also helps Jeremy continue his flirtation with Jenny. There’s so much Sorkin In It to do. We got you. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

In this episode of Building the Billion Dollar Business, Ray Sclafani dives into how financial advisors can turn strategy into action using a Sorkin-style approach. Rather than relying on thick slide decks or polished documents, Ray emphasizes that strategy should be a story your team can act on today. Learn how to identify a single strategic intention, confront uncomfortable truths, and facilitate productive team dialogue that drives execution. Discover practical steps to align your team, prioritize high-impact decisions, and build a scalable, enduring advisory firm.Listeners will walk away with four actionable coaching questions to guide their next strategic moves and insights on developing leadership, succession, and enterprise growth in their advisory firm.Key TakeawaysChoose one clear strategic intention for your firm.Identify the top 2–3 obstacles threatening that strategy.Focus on execution, not perfect documents.Develop leadership and bench strength within your team.Questions Financial Advisors Often AskQ: What is a Sorkin-style approach to strategy?A: A Sorkin-style approach treats strategy like a compelling story, focusing on dialogue, decisions under pressure, and clear stakes. For financial advisors, it emphasizes team involvement, prioritization, and actionable direction rather than lengthy slide decks or abstract documents.Q: How can financial advisors turn strategy into execution? A: Advisors can turn strategy into execution by choosing one strategic intention, identifying top obstacles, confronting uncomfortable truths with their team, and facilitating structured retreats or discussions to make decisions and assign responsibility.Q: Why is single-intention strategy important for advisory firms? A: Focusing on one strategic intention prevents confusion, ensures alignment across the team, and allows advisors to make high-impact decisions that drive measurable growth and sustainable leadership.Q: How does this approach help build a scalable advisory firm? A: By clarifying priorities, delegating responsibilities, and developing leadership within the team, advisors create capacity for growth, reduce founder dependency, and build a firm that can endure and thrive over time.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeTo join one of the largest digital communities of financial advisors, visit exchange.clientwise.com.

This week's a big one: the squad kicks it off with Starlink on planes, Zoox vs. Waymo, and YouTube's skinny bundle before taking the big swing — data centers in space as the emerging SpaceX-IPO narrative. Sam and Dave break down the real entrepreneurship skill: tell the huge story, earn the trust multiple, and consistently deliver “20 cents on the dollar” to keep the flywheel of cash spinning (re: Elon Musk and Sam Altman but thread lightly, you don't want to end up like Elizabeth Holmes or Sam Bankman-Fried). Jess celebrates a win with The Information after getting CNBC to correct their reporting. Then they touch on how the backlash against AI is growing as the 101 billboards fill up with more AI company ads. From Sorkin's 1929 zeitgeist to smuggling Nvidia chips into China to “IPO everything and pray the American economy survives,” it's never a dull episode with Brit, Dave, Jess, and Sam. Stay tuned for next week's 2026 predictions… and drop yours in the comments.Chapters:05:50 Netflix vs Paramount - Who's going to win the deal and is this an Inverse AOL-Time Warner?16:56 Golden Globes nominees and Disney+'s Taylor Swift docuseries17:49 Bundling unbundling YouTube's skinny bundle and sports21:29 Starlink on planes = fewer redeyes24:55 Zoox vs Waymo28:15 Space GPUs and the data centers in space33:57 The modern entrepreneurship skill: narrative flywheel41:38 Jess's and The Information's win correcting CNBC's refuted chip story46:04 AI narrative in China vs US47:16 AI backlash: energy prices, water restraints, and kid's mental health52:06 The 101 Billboard Bubble Index57:17 Will the SpaceX, OpenAI, Anduril, or Anthropic IPOs save the economy?58:30 Sorkin's book predicted the AI bubble?We're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessYouTube: https://youtu.be/RiKVJD_3ziMConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit

New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin, a student of past financial calamities, talks about the likelihood the U.S. economy could be headed toward another crisis. He says there are concerns about the impact of AI, crypto currencies and shadowy investment firms operating outside the regulated banking system. How the nation fares, he says, depends much on the judgement, and perhaps financial interests of Donald Trump. “The entire business world now runs through one address – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – and to some degree through the prism of the whim of one individual,” Sorkin says. His new book, 1929, is about the financial panic that led to the Great Depression.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin, a student of past financial calamities, talks about the likelihood the U.S. economy could be headed toward another crisis. He says there are concerns about the impact of AI, crypto currencies and shadowy investment firms operating outside the regulated banking system. How the nation fares, he says, depends much on the judgement, and perhaps financial interests of Donald Trump. “The entire business world now runs through one address – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – and to some degree through the prism of the whim of one individual,” Sorkin says. His new book, 1929, is about the financial panic that led to the Great Depression.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Trump's announcements yesterday and bond investors' concerns about Kevin Hassett. Song: Colder Weather - Zac Brown BandFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Jeremy meets an intriguing woman…primarily because he wasn’t invited to the office game of Celebrities. Breakups are hard. What’s not hard is breaking DOWN… another Sports Night episode. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Andrew Ross Sorkin has spent his career following the money to understand everything — from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, from media to AI. A journalist who never set out to be one, Sorkin built DealBook into the Super Bowl of business journalism, turning curiosity into empire-building. In Boardroom's October Cover Story, he shares how an overheard word such as “internet” landed him at The New York Times, how he approaches interviews like a tennis rally rather than a serve, and why Oprah remains his white whale. Through stories of Too Big to Fail, the 1929 crash, and the coming AI reckoning, Sorkin unpacks how narrative drives markets, crashes, and comebacks alike. From Elon Musk's many personas to the billion-dollar game of sports, streaming, and live entertainment, this is Andrew Ross Sorkin: journalist, storyteller, dealmaker — chasing what feels impossible, one conversation at a time.

Wall Street titans, politicians and a stock market astrologer star in financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book, "1929." In this episode of Settle In, Sorkin talks with Amna Nawaz about what led to the crash, what we can learn from the aftermath, and the similarities between the tech boom of the Roaring '20s and today's excitement over artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wall Street titans, politicians and a stock market astrologer star in financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book, "1929." In this episode of Settle In, Sorkin talks with Amna Nawaz about what led to the crash, what we can learn from the aftermath, and the similarities between the tech boom of the Roaring '20s and today's excitement over artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This week we're launching our new video podcast “Settle In.” In the premiere episode, Amna Nawaz has a fascinating discussion with financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, “1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation.” Sorkin describes how Wall Street titans persuaded everyday Americans to invest in the stock market using borrowed money. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Our Mike Nichols 2000s miniseries continues with one of the director's strangest career anomalies: Charlie Wilson's War. Phil and Emily are joined by critic and writer Sonia Saraiya to unpack how Nichols, Aaron Sorkin, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts came together to make a political dramedy that feels breezy on the surface but carries enormous historical weight underneath.The conversation digs into the true story behind the film Charlie Wilson, Joanne Herring, and CIA operative Gust Avrakotos and how their covert efforts armed Afghan fighters during the Soviet Afghan War. Phil breaks down the film's compressed narrative and its reluctance to grapple with the long-term consequences of U.S. involvement, including the geopolitical chain reaction the movie only gestures toward. Sonia and Emily explore Sorkin's ideology, the movie's softened satire, and how the adaptation diverged from the darker, sharper script Nichols originally signed onto.From Philip Seymour Hoffman's electric performance to Nichols' complicated, last-years-of-his-career filmmaking context, the episode traces how the movie became both an accessible studio comedy and a missed opportunity for deeper political reckoning. They also examine the infamous alternate ending, Nichols' battle over the cut, and the creative tug-of-war between Hanks, Sorkin, and the studio.Whether you've revisited Charlie Wilson's War recently or haven't thought about it since 2007, this episode highlights why the film is entertaining, frustrating, and uniquely revealing about the final chapter of Mike Nichols' film career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bienvenidos, cinéfilos hierberos, a un nuevo episodio de Cinefilia y Otras Hierbas, cine, televisión, música y videojuegos para escuchar. Hoy continuamos con nuestro ciclo dedicado a Aaron Sorkin y nos sumergiremos en el que fue su segundo guion original convertido en película: MI QUERIDO PRESIDENTE (1995).  Aaron Sorkin llegó a MI QUERIDO PRESIDENTE casi por capricho de las estrellas de Hollywood. Todo comenzó con una idea sencilla de Robert Redford: "el presidente se fuga con su novia". Redford, inicialmente adjunto para protagonizar, reclutó a Sorkin tras leer su tratamiento, pero el proceso de escritura fue un torbellino personal. Aislado en una suite del Four Seasons en Los Ángeles durante semanas, Sorkin confesó haber compuesto el guion bajo el influjo diario del crack, lo que explica por qué su borrador inicial superaba las 385 páginas –más extenso que un tratado presidencial, pero con menos protocolos.  Mi Querido Presidente es, en esencia, una comedia romántica con pedigrí presidencial. Seguimos a Andrew Shepherd, un viudo presidente demócrata con una aprobación del 63% y una hija adolescente, que se enamora de Sydney Ellen Wade, una lobista ambientalista feroz interpretada por Bening. Mientras Shepherd maniobra para aprobar un proyecto de ley contra el crimen –sacrificando cláusulas sobre control de armas para ganar votos–, su romance con Wade se convierte en munición para el opositor republicano Bob Rumson (Richard Dreyfuss), quien ataca su moralidad y valores familiares. Pero lo que eleva esta historia por encima del cliché romántico es el toque sorkiniano: diálogos como ráfagas de metralleta, personajes de inteligencia quirúrgica que debaten ética, medio ambiente y libertad de expresión con una elegancia que hace que la política suene casi poética. No es solo un "chico conoce chica" en la Casa Blanca; es un tapiz donde el romance se entremezcla con comentarios agudos sobre el bipartidismo, el lobby y el precio de la integridad, todo envuelto en un humor que roza lo ingenioso sin caer en lo pedante. Para Sorkin, este filme representó el salto definitivo hacia su obsesión por los pasillos del poder, consolidándolo como el cronista de la utopía política americana. Martin Sheen, aquí jefe de gabinete, ascendería a presidente en The West Wing, un rol que revitalizó su carrera y lo convirtió en sinónimo de liderazgo idealizado. MI QUERIDO PRESIDENTE es un unicornio en el paisaje cinematográfico, recordándonos que, a veces, el amor y la política pueden coexistir en armonía... al menos en la gran pantalla. ¿Listos para acompañarnos a desmenuzarla y averiguar por qué es tan genial?Patreon: patreon.com/cinefiliayotrashierbas⁠Correo: cinefiliayotrashierbas@gmail.com No olviden suscribirse, compartir este episodio y dejar un comentario y un like, eso nos ayudará a crecer y a encontrar más audiencia. ¡Que lo disfruten!#Sorkin⁠ ⁠#MichaelDouglas⁠ ⁠#RobReiner⁠ ⁠#Cine

When President Donald Trump began his tariff rollout, the business world predicted that his unprecedented attempt to reshape the economy would lead to a major recession, if Trump went through with it all. But the markets stabilized and, in recent months, have continued to surge. That has some people worried about an even bigger threat: that overinvestment in artificial intelligence is creating a bubble. Andrew Ross Sorkin, one of today's preëminent financial journalists, is well versed in what's happening; his début book, “Too Big to Fail,” was an account of the 2008 financial crash, and this year he released “1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation.” He tells David Remnick that the concern lies in the massive borrowing to build the infrastructure for a future A.I. economy, without the sufficient revenue, currently, to pay off the loans. “If I learned anything from covering 1929, [and] covering 2008, it is leverage,” Sorkin says, “people borrowing to make all of this happen. And right now we are beginning to see a remarkable period of borrowing to make the economics of A.I. work.” Sorkin is the co-anchor of “Squawk Box” on CNBC, and he also founded the New York Times' business section, DealBook. Please help us improve New Yorker podcasts by filling out our listener survey: https://panel2058.na2.panelpulse.com/c/a/661hs4tSRdw2yB2dvjFyyw Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Michael sits down with NYT's Journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss his riveting new book, "1929," a narrative dive into the personalities, excess, and miscalculations that fueled the most infamous market crash in history. From Jesse Livermore's billion-dollar bet to the birth of American credit culture—and even Winston Churchill's front-row seat—Sorkin reveals surprising parallels to today's AI-driven boom. A conversation packed with history, cautionary lessons, and unforgettable stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael sits down with NYT's Journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss his riveting new book, "1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation," a narrative dive into the personalities, excess, and miscalculations that fueled the most infamous market crash in history. From Jesse Livermore's billion-dollar bet to the birth of American credit culture—and even Winston Churchill's front-row seat—Sorkin reveals surprising parallels to today's AI-driven boom. A conversation packed with history, cautionary lessons, and unforgettable stories. Original air date 17 November 2025. The book was published on 14 October 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Dickerson talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, their conversation explores how a decade of optimism, leverage, and moral hazard culminated in the financial collapse that defined modern capitalism. Sorkin details how figures like banker Charles “Sunshine Charlie” Mitchell, Senator Carter Glass, and investor Jesse Livermore shaped the boom and bust of the era and how their decisions echo in today's bubbles around A.I., crypto, and debt-fueled speculation. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Dickerson talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, their conversation explores how a decade of optimism, leverage, and moral hazard culminated in the financial collapse that defined modern capitalism. Sorkin details how figures like banker Charles “Sunshine Charlie” Mitchell, Senator Carter Glass, and investor Jesse Livermore shaped the boom and bust of the era and how their decisions echo in today's bubbles around A.I., crypto, and debt-fueled speculation. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Dickerson talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, their conversation explores how a decade of optimism, leverage, and moral hazard culminated in the financial collapse that defined modern capitalism. Sorkin details how figures like banker Charles “Sunshine Charlie” Mitchell, Senator Carter Glass, and investor Jesse Livermore shaped the boom and bust of the era and how their decisions echo in today's bubbles around A.I., crypto, and debt-fueled speculation. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1929, unchecked speculation and economic hype helped fuel the worst financial crash in modern history. Nearly a century later, New York Times journalist and CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin sees troubling parallels. On the GZERO World podcast, he joins Ian Bremmer to talk about his new book, "1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation," and whether today's economy is headed for another cliff.Sorkin warns that behind today's AI boom and market exuberance lies an undercurrent of fragility—historic debt levels, shaky private credit markets, and investors chasing returns with little oversight. While the technology behind AI is real, much of the money flooding in feels familiar to those who've studied speculative bubbles before. “We're not going to have another 1929,” Sorkin says, “but I think it's very possible. Actually, I would argue it's almost impossible for us not to have another 1999.” He sees eerie parallels between the past and the present: massive speculative investments, surging inequality, and a public increasingly disconnected from financial realities.But one thing stands out today: silence. Sorkin warns that many CEOs and financial leaders, despite recognizing the risks, are unwilling to speak out publicly. “If we ever get to a moment where we need to make very difficult decisions,” he says, “are there going to be leaders willing to stand up and explain what needs to happen?”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Andrew Ross Sorkin  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Dickerson talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, their conversation explores how a decade of optimism, leverage, and moral hazard culminated in the financial collapse that defined modern capitalism. Sorkin details how figures like banker Charles “Sunshine Charlie” Mitchell, Senator Carter Glass, and investor Jesse Livermore shaped the boom and bust of the era and how their decisions echo in today's bubbles around A.I., crypto, and debt-fueled speculation. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1929, unchecked speculation and economic hype helped fuel the worst financial crash in modern history. Nearly a century later, New York Times journalist and CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin sees troubling parallels. On the GZERO World podcast, he joins Ian Bremmer to talk about his new book, "1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation," and whether today's economy is headed for another cliff.Sorkin warns that behind today's AI boom and market exuberance lies an undercurrent of fragility—historic debt levels, shaky private credit markets, and investors chasing returns with little oversight. While the technology behind AI is real, much of the money flooding in feels familiar to those who've studied speculative bubbles before. “We're not going to have another 1929,” Sorkin says, “but I think it's very possible. Actually, I would argue it's almost impossible for us not to have another 1999.” He sees eerie parallels between the past and the present: massive speculative investments, surging inequality, and a public increasingly disconnected from financial realities.But one thing stands out today: silence. Sorkin warns that many CEOs and financial leaders, despite recognizing the risks, are unwilling to speak out publicly. “If we ever get to a moment where we need to make very difficult decisions,” he says, “are there going to be leaders willing to stand up and explain what needs to happen?”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Andrew Ross Sorkin  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When President Donald Trump began his tariff rollout, the business world predicted that his unprecedented attempt to reshape the economy would lead to a major recession, if Trump went through with it all. But the markets stabilized and, in recent months, have continued to surge. That has some people worried about an even bigger threat: that overinvestment in artificial intelligence is creating a bubble. Andrew Ross Sorkin, one of today's preëminent financial journalists, is well versed in what's happening; his début book, “Too Big to Fail,” was an account of the 2008 financial crash, and this year he released “1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation.” He tells David Remnick that the concern lies in the massive borrowing to build the infrastructure for a future A.I. economy, without the sufficient revenue, currently, to pay off the loans. “If I learned anything from covering 1929, [and] covering 2008, it is leverage,” Sorkin says, “people borrowing to make all of this happen. And right now we are beginning to see a remarkable period of borrowing to make the economics of A.I. work.” Sorkin is the co-anchor of “Squawk Box” on CNBC, and he also founded the New York Times' business section, DealBook.New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.

Casey can’t see. It’s funny, even if it beggars belief. Sam’s leaving the show. That’s sad, even if it was inevitable. And there’s a break up on the show, but don’t worry, it’s not Brian and Lex. By some counts, this is our 100th show, and we’re still together, Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Casey can’t see. It’s funny, even if it beggars belief. Sam’s leaving the show. That’s sad, even if it was inevitable. And there’s a break up on the show, but don’t worry, it’s not Brian and Lex. By some counts, this is our 100th show, and we’re still together, Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes dive into "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007), the sharp, witty, and surprisingly accessible political drama written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Mike Nichols.Both Mike Butler and Mike Field really enjoy this film for its stellar performances across the board; especially from Philip Seymour Hoffman, who steals every scene he's in. His portrayal of CIA operative Gust Avrakotos brings some of the best dialogue and energy in the film, including one of Field's favorite movie scenes of the last 30 years.The Mikes discuss how Sorkin's script delivers complex political maneuvering and historical context with humor and clarity, never getting bogged down in heavy-handed messaging while still hinting at the long-term consequences of the events depicted. Smart, funny, and full of quotable lines, "Charlie Wilson's War" stands as both an engaging character study and a reminder of how power, charm, and ego can shape history.

Financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with Margaret Hoover to talk about his new book, “1929,” and what the lessons of the Great Depression mean for the economy today.Sorkin, a CNBC anchor and New York Times columnist, discusses the bankers and policymakers at the center of the crash and the recovery, including Presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He explains how Democrats worked to undermine Hoover's reputation even before the crash and how a negative propaganda campaign–and Hoover's refusal to engage with it–helped a false narrative about his response to the crisis take hold.Sorkin, who also wrote “Too Big to Fail” about the 2008 financial crisis, reflects on similarities between the two events and what the next economic crash might look like. Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, The Tepper Foundation, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Fairweather Foundation, and Pritzker Military Foundation.

Andrew Ross Sorkin is an award-winning journalist for The New York Times and a co-anchor of Squawk Box, CNBC's signature morning program. He is also the founder and editor at large of DealBook, an online daily financial report published by The New York Times that he started in 2001. Sorkin is the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail and the co-producer of the 2011 film adaptation, which was nominated for eleven Emmy Awards. Sorkin is also the co-creator of the drama series Billions on Showtime. Get his absolutely brilliant book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation here: https://amzn.to/47o3wgK Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

This week, our guest is Andrew Ross Sorkin, a financial news reporter at The New York Times, and co-anchor of Squawk Box on CNBC. His new book is 1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History. It's an in depth look at America's most famous financial event, and Sorkin believes there are major parallels to today's market. On October 18, 2025 Sorkin came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk with Patrick Collison, founder of the payments processing platform Stripe.

The stock market keeps rising, driven almost entirely by the “magnificent seven” tech giants. No one tries to deny we're fueling AI and crypto bubbles. Great time to talk with author, producer, and New York Times journalist, ANDREW ROSS SORKIN, about his new best-seller, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at LiveTalsLA. Sorkin's last words recently on 60 Minutes: “We will have a crash. I just can't tell you when, and I can't tell you how deep.” You can learn more at andrewrosssorkin.com.Sorkin-10-16-2025-Transcript

Dan wants to see Tom Waits, which is hard to explain. (Wait a sec. Lex, did you write this? I happen to like Tom Waits. Anyway…) Dana inherits a gun, which is also strange (OK, we both agree here). William H. Macy’s Sam gets a big storyline and a dramatic moment, and the substitute anchor filling in for Dan is so terrible that it — you guessed it! — beggars belief. We’re Sorkin’ In It all, though, so let’s discuss. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Dan wants to see Tom Waits, which is hard to explain. (Wait a sec. Lex, did you write this? I happen to like Tom Waits. Anyway…) Dana inherits a gun, which is also strange (OK, we both agree here). William H. Macy’s Sam gets a big storyline and a dramatic moment, and the substitute anchor filling in for Dan is so terrible that it — you guessed it! — beggars belief. We’re Sorkin’ In It all, though, so let’s discuss. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Otra pildorita en forma de cagarruta en nuestra visita a Belgrado en el destierro del Maccabi y obviamente derrota dolorosa. Triplazo de Blatt para derrotarnos con Lonnie Walker IV como protagonista en el segundo cuarto donde metió todo lo que lanzó a nuestra canasta incluidos 5/5 triples para un vergonzoso 40-21 de parcial. Sorkin campó a sus anchas y nos vacunó durante todo el partido, bien ayudado por Brissett, pero vamos son nombres del equipo rival que si bien hicieron lo que tenían que hacer para ellos, por nuestra parte todo lo contrario. Terrible partido de Tavares y varios más de los que se salvan bastante pocos, entrenador incluido. Luego pues más de lo mismo en el buen sentido lavando la imagen contra un Manresa en nuestro feudo que empezó bien el partido con un 0-7 de salida pero que, y aún haciendo un buen trabajo, no estuvieron acertados (menos mal) en momentos puntuales en el tiro exterior para competir más y ponernos más difícil el encuentro. Gran Tavares ahora sí y partido finiquitado con un + 17 a falta de cinco minutos para el final. Toca mejorar ya, pero ya ya, porque ya viene otra semana de aúpa con dos partidos fuera de casa: Munich y Zaragoza, con otro entre medias en nuestro Palacio recibiendo al actual campeón de Euroliga Fenerbahce.

Is the stock market in an AI bubble? What happens if it bursts? To understand our current economic moment, it's essential to understand history. That's why journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin joined host Jeff Berman onstage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco in October. His new book is 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History–and How It Shattered a Nation. Sorkin explains the lessons we can learn from this historical moment – and how they provide cautionary tales.The book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665634/1929-by-andrew-ross-sorkin/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bienvenidos, cinéfilos hierberos, soy José Enrique Guzmán, su anfitrión, que hoy está particularmente emocionado porque inauguramos un ciclo dedicado a uno de los titanes del guionismo contemporáneo: Aaron Sorkin. Pero antes de sumergirnos en sus palabras afiladas como bisturíes, permítanme esbozar un poco el mapa de este genio neoyorquino.  Aaron Benjamin Sorkin nació en 1961 en Manhattan, en una familia que respiraba cultura por los cuatro costados: su padre era abogado y su madre, profesora. Desde joven, Sorkin se sintió atraído por el teatro, estudiando en la Universidad de Syracuse, donde se graduó en Bellas Artes con énfasis en teatro musical. Sus inicios fueron en Broadway, donde, como un joven dramaturgo ambicioso, debutó en 1989 con una obra que ya apuntaba maneras: "Cuestión de Honor". Imagínense: un chico de veintitantos años escribiendo sobre dilemas éticos en el ejército, inspirado en una anécdota real que le contó su hermana, quien era abogada naval. Esa obra fue un éxito rotundo en el off-Broadway y luego en el circuito principal, atrayendo la atención de Hollywood. De ahí, Sorkin dio el salto al cine y la televisión, convirtiéndose en un maestro de los diálogos que fluyen como un río caudaloso, pero con la precisión de un reloj suizo. Sus guiones son como partidas de ajedrez verbal: rápidos, ingeniosos y siempre un paso adelante. Ahora, para este ciclo, vamos a enfocarnos exclusivamente en su obra cinematográfica, dejando de lado –con un suspiro de resignación– sus joyas televisivas. ¿Por qué? Bueno, series como "Sports Night", "The West Wing" o "Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip", un vistazo satírico al mundo de la TV en vivo... no están disponibles en ninguna plataforma de streaming aquí en Latinoamérica, lo que nos obliga a posponer esa conversación para cuando los dioses del copyright seapiaden de nosotros. Así que, nos ceñiremos al celuloide.Por ende, hoy arrancamos con su ópera prima en la gran pantalla: " Cuestión de Honor ", de 1992. “Cuestión de Honor” es un thriller judicial que te agarra por el cuello desde el minuto uno. Ambientada en la base naval de Guantánamo, sigue a dos marines acusados de asesinar a un compañero durante un "código rojo", esa práctica no oficial de disciplina que huele a abuso de poder. El teniente Daniel Kaffee, un abogado naval interpretado por un Tom Cruise en su mejor forma de galán arrogante pero redimible, toma el caso junto a su equipo: la tenaz Jo Galloway (Demi Moore) y el astuto Sam Weinberg (Kevin Pollak). Enfrentados a un muro de silencio militar, se topan con el imponente coronel Nathan Jessup, encarnado por un Jack Nicholson que mastica el escenario con esa sonrisa lobuna suya. Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland y J.T. Walsh completan un elenco estelar queeleva el material a alturas estratosféricas. En fin, Aaron Sorkin es, probablemente, uno de los mejores –si no el mejor– guionista de Hollywood en la actualidad. Sus diálogos son como fuegos artificiales: rápidos, explosivos, cargados de inteligencia y un humor que te hace reírmientras piensas. Sus personajes no son marionetas; son mentes brillantes, a veces falibles, siempre divertidas en su complejidad humana. Y sus historias te atrapan como una red bien tejida, contadas con una maestría narrativa que haceque el tiempo vuele. Aquí en "Cinefilia y Otras Hierbas", somos fans absolutos, con devoción casi religiosa–. Así que, empecemos con la que lo inició todo, " Cuestión de Honor ", para desmenuzarla a fondo, y descubrir por qué Sorkin no solo escribe guiones, sino que reinventa el arte de contar historias.  ¿Nos acompañan?Patreon: patreon.com/cinefiliayotrashierbas⁠Correo: cinefiliayotrashierbas@gmail.com No olviden suscribirse, compartir este episodio y dejar un comentario y un like, eso nos ayudará a crecer y a encontrar más audiencia. ¡Que lo disfruten! #Sorkin⁠ ⁠#TomCruise⁠ ⁠#JackNicholson⁠ ⁠#Cine

Niki and John welcome merritt back from her Las Vegas vacation(?), and after we find out how much money she lost, the show quickly moves on to other topics, which include (but are not limited to) time share presentations, Scam Text Theater entries from all three hosts(!!!), figuring out a Halloween costume for Niki, the lore of Family Matters, and if you listen closely, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why have CEOs been so eager to bend the knee? How are tariffs actually affecting the economy? Is the next major financial crisis already underway? New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about our weird economy under Trump 2.0. They discuss big business's refusal to stand up to Trump, the prospect of a crypto-crash big enough to tank the U.S. economy, and why this moment is eerily similar to the stock market crash that kicked off the Great Depression, which Sorkin writes about in his new book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lex and Brian are back, and certainly missed you, dear listener. Sam’s back too, and Dana’s a bit “psyched out”. Meanwhile, the team lands an interview with Michael Jordan, but turns out there are strings attached; and Casey has to figure out how to talk to a bunch of 5th graders. What could go wrong? We’ll let you know as we do what we do: Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Lex and Brian are back, and certainly missed you, dear listener. Sam’s back too, and Dana’s a bit “psyched out”. Meanwhile, the team lands an interview with Michael Jordan, but turns out there are strings attached; and Casey has to figure out how to talk to a bunch of 5th graders. What could go wrong? We’ll let you know as we do what we do: Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

We all know the date. But what really happened in October 1929? New York Times financial columnist and DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin joins Katie to discuss his new book, 1929, which demystifies one of the most famous (and infamous) chapters in American History. Through extensive research into letters and diaries of the era’s biggest players, Sorkin reconstructs the chaos and conviction of a world on the brink. How the bankers, politicians, and investors thought they were saving the system even as they helped its unraveling. It’s a conversation about how good intentions can spiral into catastrophe—and why the real lesson of 1929 is not to dance while the music plays, but to remember that, at some point, it always stops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Casey cover a boxing match. Or at least, they try to. There are a couple challenges, including The Cut Man, a fast TKO, and Dan’s dad being a jerk. Luckily, neither Brian nor Lex is a jerk, nor do they insist you call them Cut Man. They just want you to join them for another edition of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Dan and Casey cover a boxing match. Or at least, they try to. There are a couple challenges, including The Cut Man, a fast TKO, and Dan’s dad being a jerk. Luckily, neither Brian nor Lex is a jerk, nor do they insist you call them Cut Man. They just want you to join them for another edition of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Cracks are forming in Dana’s dating plan while Dan is recruiting a reluctant Isaac for a special feature on, you guessed it, the Giants winning the pennant back in 1951. Sure, Lex and Brian are wondering how Sorkin continues to pick the strangest titles for his shows, but you, dear listener, need not worry. Just keep Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

(00:00-14:41) Continuing the Cardinal discussion. Messaging from the front office. Everything's fine, come and get a bobblehead.(14:49-31:09) This song makes Doug never wanna listen to music again. Covers of copyrighted songs are still copyrighted. The American President. Can Movie Boy get Sorkin? Does living mean they're alive? Doug's just suspending everybody. Lee Corso's final College Gameday. Reports of Ohio State banning Dave Portnoy from the stadium on Saturday. Some confusion on the location of Gameday. I'm sorry but I'm not sure why I'm apologizing.(31:19-45:23) PFG performing at the Crestwood Mall food court. The Dolphins released former Mizzou WR Theo Wease. Dave Portnoy claiming he was indeed banned from Ohio State this Saturday. ESPN College Gameday vs. Fox Big Noon Kickoff. Producer Joe's prose. Doug hits the club scene HARD. Drinking port at an SEC game. Best high school football stadiums in STL. L-A-D-U-E.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

REAL DROP 02:Meet your host, Skylar. 27 years old. She's done keeping up.Meet Linda. Licensed therapist. 58. Skylar's mom and her guest host. She's done keeping up too.With being the good girl.With diet culture.With keeping pace with her 27-year-old daughter.With putting herself last.This multigenerational drop starts with Skylar & Linda breaking the ice with Hasbro's Truth or Drink. From there, they unpack the pressure to be perfect and what it really means to say no to keeping up, and yes to being real, REGARDLESS.Because being real? It's not a trend. It's a rebellion.#ad Big love to Hasbro Games for helping us get real. Snag your own Truth or Drink (21+) deck at Target, Walmart, or Amazon.  For collaborations & opportunities, email: regardlessthepod@gmail.comFollow REGARDLESS:Insta: @regardlessthepodTikTok: @regardlessthepodFollow SKY:Insta: @skylarsorkinTikTok: @skylarsorkinMore REGARDLESS?⚡︎ Take our course⚡︎ Work 1:1 with Skylar⚡︎ Got something you're “done keeping up with”? Or need advice from Skylar or Linda? Submit it here, we just might answer it on the pod.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 5: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: THE DISASTA IN ALASKA The Disasta in Alaska - starring the cheeseburger-eating surrender monkey. We have, to quote Churchill, suffered a defeat, without a war. Because we forget we don’t MERELY have an evil, deranged president, we have an evil, deranged president who is also a moron. Now, Trump - Putin’s butt boy, his errand carrier - will deliver Putin’s message to Zelensky in Washington. He will be accompanied by EU President von der Leyen, NATO Secretary General Rutte, Presidents Macron of France and Stubb of Finland, Prime Ministers Starmer of the U-K and Meloni of Italy, and Chancellor Merz of Germany. Trump will be accompanied by a large selection of mirrors. I suspect Trump will parrot what he remembers of Putin's message (whatever Trump's staff didn't leave on the printer of the business center at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage) and tell Zelensky that the way to achieve an end to the war in Ukraine is: to lose. The best thing Zelensky and the Europeans could say in response would be to state that they are withdrawing their recognition of the government of the United States of America because it is just too effing stupid. From the Disasta in Alaska to the Occupied territory of Washington, D.C. And don’t forget what Trump today DOUBLING the number of National Guard in DC with new recruits from Ohio, West Virginia, and South Carolina (all of them, far more violent than DC) means: It means he’s read his cratering polls number and declared war on the United States of America. Also: we rejoin the Trumpstein Cover-up Scandal, already in progress. B-Block (30:02) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: International Fop Piers Morgan FINALLY does a journalism - posts a meme of Trump on his way to meet Putin and Trump is wearing kneepads - and then DELETES the first journalism of his life? Pam Bondi proudly admits The Deep State has defeated her fascist DOJ with nothing more than a Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Sub. And the battle of the most overrated people in their field: neither CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin nor House Democratic mis-Leader Hakeem Jeffries repeat Andrew Cuomo's canard that Democratic NYC mayor nominee Zohran Mamdani lives in a rent-CONTROLLED apartment when he, like HALF of all NYC renters (myself included) lives in a rent-STABILIZED apartment. Sorkin repeats this FOUR times, Jeffries doesn't correct him, and Jeffries who is theoretically a congressman from New York STILL refuses to endorse his own party's nominee, chosen by its MEMBERS, for mayor OF New York. Sorkin should be fired and Jeffries should resign. C-Block (43:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Somebody wrote last week that Aaron Sorkin's HBO "Newsroom" version of some of what happened to Countdown on MSNBC was the worst fictionalization of journalism in the English language. I think that's an exaggeration. It wasn't nearly that good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.