Actress Marilu Henner is known for a lot of things, from her groundbreaking role as Elaine Nardo on Taxi to her New York Times bestselling books on health and wellness to her amazing, nearly one-of-a-kind memory. But what shines through in every story, joke, and answer she gives Alec is her positivity and joy. Henner is someone who, at every turn, has chosen her happiness, and she’s eager to share her secrets for creating an optimistic outlook with everyone. 

Originally aired December 21, 2021

Actress Marilu Henner is known for a lot of things, from her groundbreaking role as Elaine Nardo on Taxi to her New York Times bestselling books on health and wellness to her amazing, nearly one-of-a-kind memory. But what shines through in every story, joke, and answer she gives Alec is her positivity and joy. Henner is someone who, at every turn, has chosen her happiness, and she&rsquo;s eager to share her secrets for creating an optimistic outlook with everyone.&nbsp;
Originally aired December 21, 2021

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers.  Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Brooks, Roz Chast, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

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From the Archives: Marilu Henner Chooses Joy

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Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey are the New York Times reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story. For five months -- perpetually in danger of losing the scoop -- they cultivated and cajoled sources ranging from the Weinsteins’ accountant to Ashley Judd. The article that emerged on October 5th, 2017, was a level-headed and impeccably sourced exposé, whose effects continue to be felt around the world. Their conversation with Alec covers their reporting process, and moves on to a joint wrestling with Alec’s own early knowledge of one of the Weinstein allegations, and his ongoing friendship with accused harasser James Toback. The guests ask Alec questions about the movie industry’s ethics about sex and “the casting couch.” Over a respectful and surprising half-hour, host and guests together talk through the many dilemmas posed by the #MeToo movement that Kantor and Twohey did so much to unleash.

Originally aired January 21st, 2020.

Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey are the New York Times reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story.&nbsp;For five months -- perpetually in danger of losing the scoop -- they cultivated and cajoled sources ranging from the Weinsteins&rsquo; accountant to Ashley Judd.&nbsp;The article that emerged on October 5th, 2017, was a level-headed and impeccably sourced expos&eacute;, whose effects continue to be felt around the world.&nbsp;Their conversation with Alec covers their reporting process, and moves on to a joint wrestling with Alec&rsquo;s own early knowledge of one of the Weinstein allegations, and his ongoing friendship with accused harasser James Toback.&nbsp;The guests ask Alec questions about&nbsp;the movie industry&rsquo;s ethics about sex and &ldquo;the casting couch.&rdquo;&nbsp;Over a respectful and surprising half-hour, host and guests together talk through the many dilemmas posed by the #MeToo movement that Kantor and Twohey did so much to unleash.
Originally aired January 21st, 2020.

From the Archives: Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey

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Amanda Litman is an author, digital strategist, and the co-founder and president of “Run For Something” - an organization which recruits and supports young, diverse progressive candidates. Since launching in 2017, Run For Something has helped to elect more than 1,500 leaders across 49 states- primarily women and people of color. Outspoken against “bad boomer leadership” and a “boomer mentality” in politics, Litman is also president of RFS Civics -  a 501c3 that works to end the gerontocracy. Shortly after launching Run for Something, Amanda wrote the book Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself and has recently published her latest book, When We’re in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership in May 2025. Litman cites Barack Obama as her inspiration to work in politics and started her career as an email writer for his 2012 re-election campaign. From there, Litman worked as a digital strategist for Hilary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, Charlie Crist's 2014 Florida gubernatorial campaign, and served as the deputy email director for Organizing for Action. Litman is a strong advocate for a new style of “next gen” leadership and setting a new standard for this upcoming generation of leaders.

Amanda Litman is an author, digital strategist, and the co-founder and president of &ldquo;Run For Something&rdquo; - an organization which recruits and supports young, diverse progressive candidates. Since launching in 2017, Run For Something has helped to elect more than 1,500 leaders across 49 states- primarily women and people of color. Outspoken against &ldquo;bad boomer leadership&rdquo; and a &ldquo;boomer mentality&rdquo; in politics, Litman is also president of RFS Civics - &nbsp;a 501c3 that works to end the gerontocracy. Shortly after launching Run for Something, Amanda wrote the book&nbsp;Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself&nbsp;and has recently published her latest book,&nbsp;When We&rsquo;re in Charge: The Next Generation&rsquo;s Guide to Leadership&nbsp;in May 2025. Litman cites Barack Obama as her inspiration to work in politics and started her career as an email writer for his 2012 re-election campaign. From there, Litman worked as a digital strategist for Hilary Clinton&rsquo;s 2016 presidential campaign, Charlie Crist's 2014 Florida gubernatorial campaign, and served as the deputy email director for Organizing for Action. Litman is a strong advocate for a new style of &ldquo;next gen&rdquo; leadership and setting a new standard for this upcoming generation of leaders.

Amanda Litman on Next Gen Leadership

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Morgan Neville is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose work has captured some of the most iconic figures in American music, film, and television. Neville’s 2013 film “20 Feet from Stardom” won the Oscar for best documentary feature. A few years later, his 2018 film about Fred Rogers, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” became the highest-grossing biographical documentary of all time. Neville has directed films about subjects ranging from Keith Richards to Anthony Bourdain, from Orson Welles to Steve Martin, and Paul McCartney.
In addition to his Academy Award, Neville has earned a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Peabody award for his work. A native of Southern California, Neville studied colonial American history at the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career as a journalist and later founded his film company, Tremolo Productions, in 1999. Neville's most recent film “Lorne” profiles the creator of Saturday Night Live.

Morgan Neville is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose work has captured some of the most iconic figures in American music, film, and television. Neville&rsquo;s 2013 film &ldquo;20 Feet from Stardom&rdquo; won the Oscar for best documentary feature. A few years later, his 2018 film about Fred Rogers, &ldquo;Won&rsquo;t You Be My Neighbor?&rdquo; became the highest-grossing biographical documentary of all time. Neville has directed films about subjects ranging from Keith Richards to Anthony Bourdain, from Orson Welles to Steve Martin, and Paul McCartney. In addition to his Academy Award, Neville has earned a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Peabody award for his work. A native of Southern California, Neville studied colonial American history at the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career as a journalist and later founded his film company, Tremolo Productions, in 1999. Neville's most recent film &ldquo;Lorne&rdquo; profiles the creator of Saturday Night Live.

Academy Award Winner Morgan Neville Captures Lorne Michaels

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From the Archives: Marilu Henner Chooses Joy

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