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Re-release: Doris Kearns Goodwin, Presidential Historian/Author Jul 05, 2023

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This episode originally aired in 2018.

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author. Her book "Leadership in Turbulent Times" profiles Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson. During this podcast, Doris discusses the human qualities that all of these presidents possessed, she reveals personal experiences she had working with President Johnson, and she explains how the title of her new book and the histories of the presidents she profiles are relevant to our times today.

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Neil Everett, ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Jun 28, 2023

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Neil Everett is a former ESPN Sportscenter anchor who worked as an anchor and host for the network for 23 years. He co-anchored his final Sportscenter from Los Angeles with his co-anchor of 14 years Stan Verette on June 23, 2023 amid parent company Disney's announced layoffs of 7,000 employees to cut costs.

In his first interview since announcing his departure, Everett discusses his life and career, he reveals what it was like to work at ESPN, and he talks about his future plans.

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80s Music Icons: Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo & Curt Smith of Tears for Fears Jun 21, 2023

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On this episode of the podcast, we revisit conversations with Devo co-founder and composer Mark Mothersbaugh, and Curt Smith of the band Tears for Fears. For full show notes, visit KTLA.com/FrankBuckleyInterviews.

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Re-Release: Joe Torre, Former LA Dodgers Manager Jun 14, 2023

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Previously release February 15, 2023.

Joe Torre is the National Baseball Hall of Fame former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and other teams who managed for 29 seasons during his career in Major League Baseball. He is one of the few managers who have won four or more World Series Titles. Torre was also a nine-time All-Star as a player and the National League MVP in 1971. KTLA viewers may also remember that he was an Angels TV broadcaster for several years. He now serves as Special Assistant to the Commissioner of MLB. Joe and his wife Ali are also the founders of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation which provides healing services to children who've been exposed to or experienced violence.

During this podcast, Joe Torre discusses the 2022 season of the Los Angeles Dodgers and provides his opinions on how a team that won a historic 111 games in the regular season was so easily defeated by the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series. He also provides his perspective on the significance of the once in a generation Angels player Shohei Otani. Ali Torres also joins us on the podcast to discuss the work of the Safe at Home Foundation.

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James Comey, Former FBI Director Jun 07, 2023

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James Comey served as the seventh Director of the FBI, from 2013 until 2017, when he was fired by then-president Donald Trump. He is also the author of the new crime novel "Central Park West."

In this episode of the podcast, Comey discusses his time as FBI Director, including the controversial investigations into Hillary Clinton's handling of official State Department emails, and Russian meddling in the 2016 elections. Comey also addresses his critics, gives his assessment on the current state of the FBI, and discusses his novel and transition into a writer of fiction books.

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Elise Hu, NPR Host/Author of "Flawless" May 31, 2023

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Elise Hu is an NPR host-at-large based in Culver City and was the founding bureau chief and international correspondent for NPR's, Seoul, South Korea office. She is the author of the new book "Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K Beauty Capital."

During this podcast, Hu discusses the Korean obsession with beauty and beauty products that she observed and reported on during her tenure in South Korea. She talks about the cultural pressures the beauty industry has placed on people especially women. And she reveals how those pressures affected her personally.

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Siddharth Kara, Author of "Cobalt Red" May 24, 2023

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Siddharth Kara is a researcher and activist on modern slavery. He is a British Academy Global Professor and an Associate Professor of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery at Nottingham University and an adjunct professor at UCLA. He is also an author. His new book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.

During this podcast, Professor Kara reveals how the mining of cobalt, an essential component for the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that power our laptops, tablets, smartphones, and electric vehicles, is resulting in misery and death for the people who dig it out of the earth. He points the finger of blame at tech companies and suggests how consumers can make a difference to their plight.

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Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor May 17, 2023

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Richard Lui is a news anchor for MSNBC. and the director of the documentary "Unconditional" focusing on the loved ones of people suffering from difficult physical illnesses and mental and emotional challenges who become their caregivers. Lui's personal story of caring for his father as he struggled with Alzheimer's and dementia.

During this podcast, Lui discusses the making of "Unconditional," and takes us inside his family's efforts and his personal efforts to care for his father. He also shares the stories of other families featured in the documentary, and he offers listeners information on what they can do if they are faced with the difficult task of caring for a loved one.

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Re-release: Successfully Stopping Mass Shootings in America May 10, 2023

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According to the Gun Violence Archive, in 2023 alone, there have now been more than 200 mass shootings in America.

Author and journalist Mark Follman details the work of psychologists, FBI agents, and others working in the field of behavioral threat assessment who are working to stop mass shootings before they happen in the book "Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America."

During this podcast, Follman reveals the ways in which some mass shootings have been prevented. He takes us to a community that is successfully employing the lessons learned over decades of mass shootings in America to make their schools and community less susceptible to mass shootings. Follman also talks about what will be required to scale these programs across the U.S.

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Ari Shapiro, NPR Host/Singer/Author May 03, 2023

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Ari Shapiro is one of the hosts of NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine, All Things Considred. The broadcast journalist has reported from across the globe and the U.S. and has won numerous awards including two national Edward R. Murrow awards; one for his reporting on the life and death of Breonna Taylor, and another for his coverage of the Trump Administration's asylum policies on the US-Mexico border. Shapiro is also a singer, appearing with the group Pink Martini. He debuted with Pink Martini at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009 and has since performed live at places like Carnegie Hall in New York, The Royal Albert Hall in London and L'Olympia in Paris. In 2019 he created the show Och and Oy with Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, and they continue to tour the country with it.

During this podcast, Shapiro discusses his life and career and his new book The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening.

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