Actor Ram Charan (“RRR”) on collaborating with S.S. Rajamouli, their historic Oscar nomination, and its impact on the Indian film industry.

Actor Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian”) on working with Nicolas Cage, his years on stage and screen, and how he returns home through art.

Singer-Songwriter Weyes Blood on her prescient album, the influence of artists like Nico and Sonic Youth, and her powerful new music video.

The legendary Cate Blanchett (Nightmare Alley) on three decades of moviemaking, the genius of director Guillermo del Toro, and the power of performance.

Lorde (Pure Heroine, Melodrama) on the arrival of Solar Power, her social media exodus, and the influence of Patti Smith and David Bowie.

Actor Jon Bernthal (“The Bear”) on this moment in America, working with Martin Scorsese, and his ascent to leading man.

Abbi Jacobson (“Broad City”) on her new series A League of Their Own, collaborating with Ilana Glazer, and her recent engagement.

Bill Hader (“Barry”) on the films that shaped him, his years on Saturday Night Live, and the new season of his hit show.

Lawyer Neal Katyal on Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion, the 'super precedent' of Roe v. Wade, and how he remains hopeful in the court.

Actor Holland Taylor (The Chair, Hollywood) on her remarkable, winding career, from Stella Adler to the late Gov. Ann Richards

Oscar Isaac (“The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window”) on his Broadway debut, the legacy of Lorraine Hansberry, and a poem from Jeremy Strong.

Musician Alana Haim on her acting debut in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza", growing up in the Valley, and her hopes for HAIM in 2022.

A talk with Abbi Jacobson (“Broad City”) to celebrate "A League of Their Own," the legacy of the show, and her recent engagement.

Margaret Atwood (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) on her “Burning Questions”, the fate of reproductive rights, and the power of poetry.

David Byrne on performing “American Utopia”, the legacy of Talking Heads, and how he connects with the world through music.

"Truth and decency, I think, are things that we're allowed to take positions on, but not just allowed, supposed to take positions on, obligated to take

Actor, writer, and woodworker Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation”) on his latest book, the legacy of Ron Swanson, and lessons from poet Wendell Berry.

Actor Dev Patel on his directorial debut in “Monkey Man,” his past fifteen years in Hollywood, and collaborating with Jordan Peele.

Congressman Maxwell Frost on the five-year aftermath of Parkland, his fight for gun reform, and what he hopes for in the future of Congress.

Actor Alan Ruck (“Succession”) on crafting the character of Connor Roy, his iconic turn in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and the road ahead.

Writer and comedian Ziwe on the art of interviewing, the influence of “The Colbert Report,” and the power of satire.

Joyce Carol Oates (“Babysitter”) on her new novel, literary influences, and what it means to ‘dream back over life’ through writing.

This week Sam sits down with cult-critic Andy Greenwald. Andy is best known for his writing at Grantland--however he has done a plethora of work outside

Ezra Klein (The New York Times) on school closures, voting rights, Biden's first year, and how we preserve democracy in the 2022 midterms.

Actor Claire Foy (“The Crown”) on Sarah Polley’s powerful film "Women Talking," working with Nicolas Cage, and motherhood.

‘Hacks’ co-creators Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello on the arrival of season three, their creative partnership, and the state of comedy.

AFA President Sara Nelson on the state of air travel, her push for Delta’s unionization, and why she continues to fight on behalf of workers.

"You want to actually begin by trying to understand why people are where they are. And then if you think that they're in a place that puts themselves and

Benny Safdie on collaborating with Nathan Fielder, his pivot from directing “Uncut Gems” to acting, and his personal role in “Oppenheimer.”

Writer/director Radha Blank joins us! We talk about taking back control of her voice in her debut film, now available via Netflix, The Forty-Year-Old

Actor Tom Hanks on his debut novel, the influence of the late Nora Ephron, and the Stanley Kubrick film that made him want to be an artist.

Journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher (Vox) on the midterms, the (de)evolution of Twitter, and her kinship with the late Steve Jobs.

Poet Rupi Kaur (“milk & honey”) on mental health, facing her critics, and returning to the stage for her world tour.

Dulé Hill has done it all. The West Wing! Psych! Ballers! She’s All That! His most recent acting challenge is playing Nat King Cole in “Lights Out”, a

Willem Dafoe (“Poor Things”) on his decades of transformation on-screen, his powerful new role, and collaborating with filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos.

Jerrod Carmichael (‘Rothaniel’) on his personal new reality show, his ascension in comedy, and using the camera as a tool for truth.

Werner Herzog is 76 years old with three films coming out in 2019. I don't know how he does it, but I try to find out in this conversation. From a

Anita Hill on her new podcast (“Getting Even”), the human toll of 1991, and what she hopes for in the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Actor Steven Yeun (“Beef”) on the new Netflix series, his path to performing at The Second City, and his transformative role in “Minari.”