Overheard with Evan Smith

Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel talks to Evan Smith about his political future, why the American Dream feels out of reach for so many Americans, and what he would do differently on healthcare.

Journalist Robert Draper is a domestic correspondent for The New York Times and an author of six books. He has written about prominent figures on the right, from President Trump to George W. Bush, and the influence of Charlie Kirk on the direction of the GOP. Here he discusses what it's like to cover American politics in this extraordinary moment.

Margaret Brown, the director of HBO"s "Yogurt Shop Murders" discusses how the cold case was finally solved after more than 30 years, and her career making documentaries.

Journalist Pamela Colloff is a reporter at ProPublica and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. She discusses her book "Catch the Devil," the criminal justice system and a con man in Florida who weaponized it.

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) discusses the Trump administration's efforts to demote him, the war in Iran, if political norms will return to the U.S., and his his wife, former Representative Gabby Giffords. 

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of "The Atlantic" and moderator of "Washington Week With The Atlantic" on PBS discusses the the state of U.S. politics, how the publication has grown its subscribers, and how the magazine will remain "by humans, about humans, made by humans and for humans."

Comedian Emil Wakim discusses his career and how he made history as the first Lebanese-American cast member of "Saturday Night Live" during SNL's milestone 50th season.

Political commentator, writer and host of The Bulwark podcast, Tim Miller, talks about the Trump administration, the Iran war, immigration and deportations, and the future of American elections. 

Award-winning journalist Jon Ralston has covered American politics for more than 35 years. He discusses the current national political landscape and his biography, The Game Changer, about Nevada political titan and former Speaker of the House, Harry Reid.

James Beard Award-winning author Hetty Lui McKinnon discusses her cookbook "Linger" and how she thinks her recipe's bold flavors make these vegetarian dishes memorable.