Political consultant and author of the forthcoming book Dangerous Company: The Misadventures of a "Foreign Agent" Sam Patten joins to discuss his beginnings in the political world, his time spent overseas as the head of the Moscow office of the International Republican Institute and in Ukraine while working with Paul Manafort.
 
Later, Sam weighs in on the state of Russia's war on Ukraine, discusses the charges that were brought against him during the Mueller investigation for violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and shares stories of the life-threatening situations he has lived through while working across the globe.
 
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Sam Patten: The Misadventures Of A "Foreign Agent"

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A great deal of research has found that "Gen Z," specifically those born after 1995, is the generation being hit the heaviest by the mental illness epidemic -- as rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide skyrocket among young people. What is the biggest change this generation has experienced in life? The birth of smartphones and social media. 
 
Author of 'The Anxious Generation,' Jonathan Haidt shares the evidence he's seen that reveals how technology plays a role in Gen Z's poor mental health, why parents didn't recognize the damage smartphones could do until it was too late, and the ways society can adapt our behavior (especially in our households) to revolve less around technology.
 
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The Tie Between Tech & Anxiety

May 6th marked one year since King Charles III's coronation, and the royal family has retained the world's attention ever since. 
 
In honor of this milestone, Martha is revisiting her conversation with historian and author Gareth Russell as he discusses his new book, The Palace: From The Tudors To The Windsors, 500 Years Of History At Hampton Court, and details the royal families that occupied the palace since its inception in the 1500s. Later, Gareth talks about the events that have taken place at the Palace, the fascination surrounding the Royal Family, and what could be coming up in their future.
 
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An Untold Story Encore: Analyzing 500 Years of Royal History

Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page has spoken with important people from across the globe and written best-selling biographies for icons like Barbara Bush and Nancy Pelosi. In her latest project, she is delving into the life of a generational talent and world-changing journalist who captivated the country: Barbara Walters. Susan joins to discuss what it was like to detail the life of a woman who single-handedly transformed the world of news, how she got to know Barbara despite never having met her, and shares details of Walters life that may surprise most readers.
 
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'The Rulebreaker’: Susan Page On The Life & Legacy Of Barbara Walters

As a historic trial takes place in New York City, many Americans are hearings bit and pieces about why former President Donald Trump is facing charges, who brought them, and what the potential consequences could be. But the former President’s legal spokeswoman Alina Habba is setting the record straight. Alina addresses common misconceptions, and explains the significance behind Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress, taking the stand on Tuesday.
 
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Alina Habba Weighs In On Stormy Daniels Testimony In President Trump’s Trial

The last time he joined Martha, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was in the middle of the Republican nominating process. Now, he's back for a conversation to reflect on what the Presidential Primary process was like, the things he learned on the campaign trail, and where he's headed next -- both in politics and in life. They also discuss how governing differs under former President Trump and President Biden, his thoughts on potentially being in the running for Vice President, and whether he sees another presidential run in his future.
 
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Sam Patten: The Misadventures Of A "Foreign Agent"

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