Bob Woodson joins Michael for a discussion about civil rights, political violence, and the passing of Assata Shakur.

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:40) Political Violence Discussion

(00:04:20) Assata Shakur

(00:47:33) Black Panthers Legacy

(00:52:31) Historical Black Achievement

(00:57:45) Final Thoughts

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Dan Turrentine joins Michael for a discussion about the Democratic party's strategic failures, the internal conflict over its rising progressive wing, and the media's biased coverage of recent political violence.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:13) James Comey Indictment

(06:48) Democratic Missteps

(30:19) Media Influence

(39:30) Political Landscape

(55:12) Our Favorite Comments

(58:16) Final Thoughts

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Mike Pesca and Michael Moynihan are here to talk about the return of Jimmy Kimmel—was it the perfect comedy feint, half retreat, half sucker punch, or something else?

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:14) Jimmy Kimmel's Return

(07:29) Media Bias

(28:19) Conspiracy Theories

(33:20) Antifa and Domestic Terrorism

(38:52) Political Violence and Ideology

(01:00:39) Final Thoughts

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Michael Moynihan butts heads with Mediaite founder Colby Hall over political language.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:38) Media Dynamics

(33:20) Political Obsession and Patriotism

(36:43) Authoritarianism vs. Fascism

(44:43) The Impact of Media and Political Violence

(01:03:00) Final Thoughts

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Journalist and author Mary Katherine Ham joins Michael Moynihan to talk about the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:10:32) Political Violence History

(00:21:12) Charlie Kirk's Assassination

(00:31:36) Social Media Impact

(00:42:34) Audience Questions

(00:52:39) University Culture Discussion

(01:00:44) Final Thoughts

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Alan Dershowitz talks to Moynihan about recent events surrounding the state of Israel, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and why he was friends with Epstein?

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:28) Charlie Kirk

(15:35) Epstein

(32:58) Israel

(41:16) Palestine

(48:02) Free Speech

(59:27) The US and Israel

(01:01:35) Final Thoughts

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Eli Lake is a seasoned journalist and national security reporter, currently writing for The Free Press and hosting the "Breaking History" podcast. In this episode, Eli joins Michael Moynihan to discuss the recent Israeli strike in Qatar, the shifting dynamics of Middle Eastern alliances, and the broader implications for political Islam and Western perceptions of the conflict.

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(0:00) Introduction

(3:21) Israel, Qatar, and Hamas

(10:41) Double Games & Alliances

(16:09) Regional Power Shifts

(21:45) Ideology & Political Islam

(27:17) Qatar’s Influence Abroad

(31:07) Israel’s PR & Perception

(37:41) Gaza, War, and Choices

(46:09) Callers & Audience Q&A

(56:41) U.S. Strategy & Bases

(1:08:47) Final Thoughts

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Is the internet good or bad? How can technology be directed? Doug Rushkoff is here to help us parse through these questions and more as we discuss his most recent book, Program or be Programmed: 11 Commands for the AI Future.

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:37) Internet Beginnings

(4:18) AI & Society

(8:00) Big Tech

(11:25) Polarization

(16:32) Conspiracies

(49:32) Democratization

(61:29) Final Thoughts

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Author Deborah Baker joins The Moynihan Report to talk about her new book, Charlottesville: An American Story. The book covers the Unite the Right rally, where thousands of neo-Nazis, members of the KKK, and white supremacists protested the removal of Confederate monuments.

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(00:00) Introduction

(04:25) Unite the Right Rally

(11:51) Free Speech

(18:26) LE and Racial Dynamics

(21:06) Extremist Motivations

(25:37) Trump

(30:41) Charlottesville's Historical Context

(43:54) Current Sentiments in Charlottesville

(47:14) Final Thoughts

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Michael Moynihan is joined by Larry Charles, the Emmy, Peabody, and Golden Globe winning writer, producer, and director behind Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Mad About You, Borat, Brüno, The Dictator, and Religulous. Charles joins us to discuss his new memoir, Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:04) The Larry David Documentary

(06:32) Friendship and Loss

(18:24) Hollywood

(23:32) Bob Dylan

(35:22) Curb Your Enthusiasm

(41:22) Borat and Bruno

(51:29) Politics in Hollywood

(55:02) Final Thoughts

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