Semafor EIC Ben Smith on populist conspiracy and new media elites | The Moynihan Report
Semafor co-founder & editor-in-chief (and host of the Mixed Signals podcast) sits down with Michael to talk about the blurred lines between media & politics, the "disgraceful" coverage of the so-called Epstein files, the rise of the individual content creator, the NYC mayoral race and much, much more!Check out the Mixed Signals podcast.Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube.(00:00) Intro(01:17) Epstein Coverage(08:36) Media and Politics(17:12) Independent Media(27:34) Media Bias(28:39) Local News(29:50) New York Politics(35:31) Trump Era(43:00) Buzzfeed(49:40) Future Trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did Jeffrey Epstein have more than 1000 victims? Ken Klippenstein joins The Moynihan Report
Michael is joined by independent investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein, who last week highlighted a discrepancy in documents making reference to “over one thousand” victims of Epstein’s abuses.Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube.(00:00) Intro(01:21) Epstein Reactions(04:02) Ken Klippenstein's Investigation(08:29) Conspiracy Politics(09:19) Pam Bondi(10:37) Media Coverage(15:55) Government Secrecy(17:13) Legal Maneuvering(18:44) MAGA(26:14) Conspiracy Theories(28:08) Trust Issues in American Politics(32:08) Democratic Party(41:26) Financial Mysteries(47:46) Conclusions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Talking Heads and the New York scene that transformed rock w Jonathan Gould | The Moynihan Report
Michael is joined by music historian and author of the new Talking Heads biography, “Burning Down The House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock.”Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube.(00:00) Intro(01:10) Evolution of Talking Heads(05:24) The Ramones(07:13) Backgrounds(12:50) 70s Culture(15:51) New York Scene(17:18) Evolution of Pop(25:12) Cultural Appropriation(30:54) New Sounds(31:52) Band Tensions(36:10) David Byrne's Genius(40:39) Legacy(49:13) Writing Biographies(01:00:01) Conclusions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Carmaking legend Malcolm Bricklin on the Yugo, entrepreneurship, and the advice he gave Elon | The Moynihan Report
Michael Moynihan talks with automotive entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin: the man who’s brought the Yugo to America and is back with a new EV he says will be made entirely in the USA.Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube.(00:00) Intro(04:38) Early Ventures(10:38) The Yugo Story(18:35) Building the Bricklin(26:55) Current Ventures and Philosophy(31:56) The Car Business Strategy(34:50) EVs and Future Trends(38:05) Handling Criticism(39:35) Elon Musk and Tesla(48:00) The New Car Project(55:45) Desert Island Discs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loneliness & love in the 21st century with matchmaker Amy Van Doran | The Moynihan Report
Michael is joined by professional matchmaker and CEO of Modern Love Club, Amy Van Doran to talk about dating & relationships in the 21st century.Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube.(00:00) Intro(01:44) Matchmaking(06:01) Dating Apps(09:42) The Modern Love Club(19:55) Dating in the Digital Age(29:36) Modern Dating Challenges(31:31) Impact of #MeToo(36:28) Loneliness Epidemic(40:29) Dating Tips(48:41) Q&A(59:27) Conclusions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Moynihan Report is an in-depth 1-on-1 interview program broadcast live from 2WAY’s New York studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8pm EST.Hosted by Michael Moynihan (The Fifth Column, VICE News), the show centers around lively conversations with the most influential people in culture, politics, media, and beyond–not just to unpack their opinions on current events, but to better understand what makes them tick. Each episode also includes the opportunity for Michael and guests to engage with the live at-home audience via the 2WAY platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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