Best Jeffrey Toobin Podcasts (2025)

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Jeffrey Toobin, Lawyer, Author, and Chief Legal Analyst for CNN 9:45

26d ago9:45

9:45

Liz Brailsford and Jeffrey Toobin sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy."By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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Marc J. Sievers, former U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman | Robert Jordan, Diplomat in Residence in the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies and International Affairs at SMU 16:25

2d ago16:25

16:25

Liz Brailsford, Marc J. Sievers, and Robert Jordan sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "Middle East Alliances: What’s in the Crystal Ball?"By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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David K. Shipler Interprets Interpreters 35:52

23h ago35:52

35:52

The Interpreter is a beautiful book about the end of the war in Vietnam and one interpreter’s story as his country is torn apart and remade over and over throughout his lifetime. David K. Shipler is arguably one of the greatest journalists of our time. A veteran reporter who wrote about Russia, Vietnam, and Israel (to name a few), he has a Pulitzer…

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Bonus | Sea of Lies from Uncover 49:06

4d ago49:06

49:06

A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins. Uncover: Sea of LIes is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper bag stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he…

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A body fished from the ocean and the con man behind the crime. 35:57

5d ago35:57

35:57

Sam Mullins' latest podcast, Sea of Lies, begins with a gruesome catch pulled from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and leads to a wild manhunt for one of the world’s most wanted criminals. Fisherman John Copik and his son Craig were hoping their day on the water would mean smooth sailing and finish with a good haul of cod. Instead, the duo from De…

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Torrey Peters 1:18:07

5d ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Torrey PetersBy City Arts & Lectures

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Niall Williams and Christine Breen: The Director's Cut 38:29

10d ago38:29

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If you are a devoted GMA watcher (and you should be), you know that about a month ago we sat down with the great Irish native writing couple of Niall Williams and Christine Breen. What an amazing twosome they make, and we can’t get enough of talking to them. So we offer you the extended Niall Williams and Christine Breen interview. It was such fun …

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Introducing...Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer - Episode 1 36:27

10d ago36:27

36:27

A deadly bioterror attack shook the U.S. and triggered one of the FBI’s most complex investigations. Aftermath takes you inside the high-stakes hunt for the Anthrax killer and the investigative breakthrough that cracked the case. Episode 1: Isolated Incident - Right after 9/11, the FBI scrambles to stop a second-wave attack using a deadly toxin. Wh…

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A Conversation with Amy Irving 45:03

11d ago45:03

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Amy Irving’s film career soared in the 1980s. She was featured in the film Yentl, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination. In the movie Crossing Delancey, Irving plays a single woman who falls in love with a pickle merchant. In real life, Irving married Steven Spielberg, a relationship that ended in divorce. She co-starred with Willie Ne…

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Bonus | Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer 38:07

12d ago38:07

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In the wake of 9/11, anthrax-laced letters unleashed a new wave of terror across the nation. But who was behind the attacks — and why has America nearly forgotten this story? As government buildings shut down and law enforcement scrambled to track the perpetrator, the FBI launched one of the largest and most complex investigations in its history. U…

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How the 2001 anthrax attacks changed America 36:38

13d ago36:38

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If you were alive in the fall of 2001, you probably have vivid memories of September 11th. But, what you might not remember, is that just weeks after 9/11 there was another attack on American soil. As the country mourned, envelopes containing anthrax spores were sent to national media outlets like NBC and to the offices of U.S. senators. When it wa…

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Gianna Toboni 58:54

13d ago58:54

58:54

Our guest today is Gianna Toboni, an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker whose new book “The Volunteer” is the unusual story of a Death Row inmate. In 2007, Scott Dozier was convicted of a pair of grisly murders, and sent to Nevada’s Death Row. Rather than fighting that sentence, Dozier sought to expedite his execution. But despite h…

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Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine 8:19

15d ago8:19

8:19

Liz Brailsford and Ihor Terekhov sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "Kharkiv’s Story: Leadership, War, and the Fight for Democracy."By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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Harlan Coben Writes Like It’s His Job 37:13

17d ago37:13

37:13

Harlan Coben has authored close to 40 books with some seriously good writing. His latest, Nobody’s Fool, takes a detective from an already existing book and TV series, blows up their story and creates mysteries within mysteries. Great plot twists, memorable characters and page turning action are all here…how does he turn great books out over and ov…

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Cullum Clark, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Director 26:42

17d ago26:42

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Liz Brailsford and Cullum Clark sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "The U.S. National Debt: How Does It Affect Foreign Policy?"By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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Andrew Tate got rich selling misogyny. Now he's fighting human trafficking charges. 47:09

20d ago47:09

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Although there are plenty of disturbing personalities on social media, few are as vicious, and as influential, as Andrew Tate. Tate, who began his career as a professional kickboxer, rose to prominence in the late 2010s as a social media influencer and self-described misogynist. On TikTok, his videos have been viewed billions of times, mostly by yo…

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson 1:24:41

20d ago1:24:41

1:24:41

Ezra Klein is a columnist and podcast host at The New York Times and the author of Why We’re Polarized. Derek Thompson is a staff writer at The Atlantic, host of the podcast Plain English and a news analyst with NPR. Klein and Thompson’s new book Abundance is a call to rethink big, entrenched problems that seem mired in systemic scarcity: from clim…

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Two Great Summer Reads Arrive in Spring 31:31

24d ago31:31

31:31

It’s a two for one show and do bear with us, because it’s two books we loved, AND you get two authors in one podcast. One book is a darkly comic novel, All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman, and the other is Homestand, which is a wonderful nonfiction read about the loss of minor league baseball in small town America by Will Bardenwerper. Pl…

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A Conversation With E.A. Hanks 55:21

25d ago55:21

55:21

Elizabeth Anne Hanks is a writer. She’s also the daughter of Tom Hanks. Her mother Susan was married to Tom Hanks before he became a movie star. Elizabeth grew up with her mother and older brother in Sacramento while her dad’s career in Hollywood took off with lead roles in movies like Big and Forrest Gump. Elizabeth could relate to something the c…

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David Rohde, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist, Author, and Senior Executive Editor at NBC News 6:39

26d ago6:39

6:39

Liz Brailsford and David Rohde sit down for a conversation ahead of our International Educator of the Year Awards Luncheon.By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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Liz Truss, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 12:35

26d ago12:35

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Liz Brailsford and Liz Truss sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "A Conversation with Liz Truss: Why Global Leadership Matters."By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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The Menendez brothers murdered their parents. Could they walk free? 35:55

27d ago35:55

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In 1989, on a quiet night in Beverly Hills California, Jose and Kitty Menendez were gunned down in their living room. At first, police thought Jose – a hotshot entertainment executive – had been involved in some shady business dealings. But it wasn’t long before we learned what really happened: Jose and Kitty had been murdered by their own sons. Th…

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John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia 13:36

27d ago13:36

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Liz Brailsford and John J. Sullivan sit down for a conversation ahead of our event "On the Frontlines: Service to Country, Moscow, and the West’s Global Challenge."By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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Who is Government? W. Kamau Bell, Dave Eggers, Sarah Vowell, Michael Lewis 1:12:24

27d ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Today, we’ll listen to a conversation with four writers: journalist Michael Lewis, TV host and comedian W. Kamau Bell, novelist Dave Eggers and historian Sarah Vowell – all paying tribute to civil servants, government workers often un-recognized but essential to a functioning democracy. They were profiled in a series of articles in the Washington P…

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Colum McCann And his Twist on Great Literature 33:05

1M ago33:05

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Colum McCann’s newest, Twist, explores how the world of underwater fiber cables has vital physical and metaphoric meaning in our day to day lives. Sound dull? We promise you, it’s a literary marvel and a page turner to boot. The men and women who live to make, repair and find these cables are fascinating characters. And Twist is a beautiful novel a…

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A bomb kills four at a Paris synagogue. Did police arrest the wrong guy? 40:08

1M ago40:08

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On Oct. 3, 1980, a bomb exploded outside the Rue Copernic synagogue in Paris, killing four people and injuring 46. The attack sparked outrage and protests against anti-semitic violence. But as weeks turned to years, the investigation went nowhere. Finally, French investigators named Hassan Diab, a Lebanese-Canadian professor, as its main suspect. 2…

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Yung Pueblo 1:08:46

1M ago1:08:46

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Our guest today is poet, author, and meditator Diego Perez, better known by his pen name: Yung Pueblo. A popular voice in the self-improvement space, Pueblo is known for writing – in books and on social media – that focuses on personal development and healthy relationships. His newest book is How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Throug…

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Kaveh Akbar and Tommy Orange: The Author Friendship 36:21

1M ago36:21

36:21

Kaveh Akbar and Tommy Orange are a writer’s circle of two. We can’t remember how we first heard they were close friends, but we knew it when we interviewed them and were thrilled when we heard they might be touring together. Tune in to find out how these two amazing authors encourage and challenge each other. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: …

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A Conversation With Pico Iyer 54:01

1M ago54:01

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Pico Iyer is a travel writer and a novelist who has spent time in far flung places like Ethiopia, Tibet, North Korea, Bhutan and Nepal exploring the history, culture and food of diverse cultures. In contrast to his life on the road in places, Iyer is now spending more time exploring his inner life. That’s what his latest book called Aflame Is all a…

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Leaving Neverland: The case against Michael Jackson 38:54

1M ago38:54

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Michael Jackson might be the most famous pop star of all time. With more than 500 million records sold, it’s hard to overstate his impact on popular culture, and on the generation of fans who grew up with his music. His strange personal life became part of his mystique. He occasionally slept in an oxygen chamber, and he collected exotic animals, in…

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Our guest today is writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, revered in her home country of Nigeria and in the United States, thanks especially to the popularity of her 2013 novel Americannah, a book that straddles the cultures of America and Nigeria and considers the challenges, status, and perceptions of Africans abroad. Since then, Adichie has continued …

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Curtis Sittenfeld Tells Great Stories 40:53

1M ago40:53

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We love short story collections. We hope this doesn’t put us in the minority, because when authors do it well the books can be transcendent. Case in point, Curtis Sittenfeld’s latest is Show Don’t Tell. We didn’t find one story in there we didn’t like. Each feels like a breath of fresh aired emotional honesty, a glimpse into the lives of memorable …

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Housing Crisis: When Your “Landlord” is a Murderer 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

In the summer of 2021, Tabatha Pope and her boyfriend were living out of a cheap motel, struggling to make ends meet. Then, she found an affordable apartment just outside downtown Houston, and it seemed like her luck was finally turning around. But when she moved in, something wasn’t right. There were buckets on the floor filled with a thick, red s…

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Laurie Woolever 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Laurie Woolever is a writer, cook, and former right-hand woman to the late Anthony Bourdain. Woolever’s memoir “Care and Feeding” chronicles her journey through the food world as she navigated addiction, a cultural reckoning, and unexpected tragedy. The intensity of restaurant kitchens and the rock-and-roll lifestyle of celebrity chefs make the boo…

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Melissa Clark and Emily Weinstein 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Melissa Clark is the author of more than 30 cookbooks, and a writer at the New York Times, where she appears in a weekly cooking video series. She’s known for her passionate, but casual, approach to cooking, and her love of anchovies. Emily Weinstein is the editor-in-chief of NYT Cooking and Food whose latest book is “Easy Weeknight Dinners”. On Fe…

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