Rock legend Joe Walsh talks about his life in the fast lane with the Eagles, his decades long battle with addiction, how he got clean, and seeing his future brother-in-law (Ringo) at Shea Stadium. 

Joe and Reverend Al discuss the dramatic conclusion of Ahmaud Arbery’s case, the Rev’s journey from rabble rouser to racial reconciliation, how Joe and Al’s close friendship grew out of a political fight, and why the Rev pushes back on what he calls “latte liberals”. 

Joe talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Ricks on the brilliance of George Washington, the hypocrisy of the slaveholder whose Declaration freed more humans than any figure in history, how James Madison saved America from the illiberalism of Donald Trump, why General Sherman was the greatest soldier in U.S. history, and what we should learn from 20 years of military misadventures. 

Joe talks to advertising legend Donny Deutsch about whether he regrets cashing out at a young age, the highlight of his advertising career, and how the Democratic Party avoids a landslide loss next year and expands their majority. 

Campaign communications strategist for the Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden presidential campaigns Adrienne Elrod and former White House Communications Director and star of Showtime’s “The Circus” Jennifer Palmieri join the pod to answer the question “Are Democrats screwed?” and forecast what’s next for the party of Joe Manchin and AOC.

Roger chats with Joe about the inspiration for his best seller "Reborn in the USA," Messi vs. Ronaldo and his surreal experience hosting "Band of Brothers Podcast." 

Joe and Lawrence discuss Joe Manchin’s negotiation tactics, Trump 2024 and the legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. Lawrence also shares why he doesn’t call the United States a democracy anymore.

Joe welcomes R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to the pod on the 25th anniversary of "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" to discuss their musical journey, how grassroots politics are essential to protecting American democracy and why social media giants are the robber barons of our time.

Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass talks to Joe about the life and legacy of trailblazing general, long-time colleague and personal friend Colin Powell. 

Joe and John discuss the Beatles vs. the Stones, Joy Division vs. the Sex Pistols, the otherworldliness of Paul McCartney, the Slow Moving Coup, and media overreach in the age of Trump.