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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Kate McKinnon — the comedian, writer, actor, Saturday Night Live alum and Weird Barbie — for an evening of comedy and conversation with Seth Meyers for the launch of her debut novel, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. Hear about how this long-term passion project developed, McKinnon’s own fascination with science and nature, finding your own place to belong, her essential message that being weird is exactly what makes you wonderful, along with reflections and anecdotes about her life and career.
The program was recorded on September 30, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York. -
In this episode of 92NY Talks, join award-winning host of the hit podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting and “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns for a discussion on the ordinary Americans who form the backbone of our society — and her new book, The Small and the Mighty.
The conversation was recorded on September 25 , 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join bestselling author David Rubenstein with Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman on the shifting history of the US presidency and the people who lived it — and Rubenstein’s new book, The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency. Ahead of a profoundly consequential US presidential election, hear Rubenstein and Haberman on the changing nature of US executive power. The conversation was recorded on September 11, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join award-winning actress Kelly Bishop for the launch of her captivating new memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl. Full of witty insights, it is a warm, unapologetic and spirited story from a woman who has left indelible impressions on her audiences for decades — and has no plans on slowing down. She is interviewed by a surprise guest moderator, THE Lauren Graham.
The conversation was recorded on September 17, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York. -
In this episode of 92NY Talks, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, discusses his new collection of essays, On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump, with MSNBC’s Alex Wagner. Expanding on his explosive reporting about Donald Trump’s trenchant disdain for military personnel, Goldberg draws upon decades of his own reporting, including key interviews with top officials such as the late Senator John McCain, former Defense Secretary James Mattis, and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley, all of whom came to oppose Trump. The conversation was recorded on September 8, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author Anne Applebaum in conversation with historian and MSNBC opinion columnist Ruth Ben-Ghiat on the recent alarming rise of dictatorships across the world — and her new book, Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World. They discuss the book’s genesis from her widely-read Atlantic piece, “There is No Liberal World Order,” and how ordinary American citizens can take action and demand that our leaders stand up for democratic ideals. The conversation was recorded on July 22, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Emmy nominees and stars of Showtime’s Fellow Travelers, Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, as they discuss the making of the show with Extra’s Tommy DiDario. From LGBTQ history to love and relationships to the devastation Lavender Scare of the 1950s, they’ll share behind-the-scenes insights and personal reflections about this powerful, acclaimed series. The conversation was recorded on August 15, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive YouTuber, podcaster, and MSNBC contributor, with former US Senator Al Franken for a deep dive into the heart of America’s political dysfunction as posited in Cohen’s new book, Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy. The conversation was recorded on August 15, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Stuart E. Eizenstat, former U.S. ambassador to the European Union and author of The Art of Diplomacy. He sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss what he's learned in the global halls of power, how it applies to the world we live in today, the secrets of political persuasion in a polarized world, and more.
The conversation was recorded on June 30, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, the stars of Twisters, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, take us behind the scenes, sharing stories from the set, and discussing their challenges and inspiration for their roles in this summer blockbuster with MTV’s Josh Horowitz.
The conversation was recorded on July 18, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Colman Domingo who stars in the new film Sing Sing which is getting Oscar buzz for its stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. He sits down with EXTRA's Tommy DiDario to discuss the making of the film, and the issues it so powerfully brings to the fore. The conversation was recorded on July 21, 2024 in front of a live audience at AMC Lincoln Square in collaboration with The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join René Redzepi, award-winning chef and co-owner of the acclaimed restaurant Noma, when he talks with Phil Rosenthal about Omnivore, the Apple TV+ documentary that takes viewers through a world-traversing journey as we glimpse the beauty and complexity of the interconnected chain of food that binds us all.
The conversation was recorded on July 15, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, we go back to 2019 when then Senator Kamala Harris sat down with artist/poet/activist Cleo Wade for an inspiring discussion about the core truths that unite us and the big challenges we face together. In her book, The Truths We Hold, Harris draws on her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her to offer a master class in problem solving, crisis management, and leadership in challenging times. Cleo Wade is the author of the best selling book, Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life.
The conversation was recorded on January 11, 2019 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York. -
In this episode of 92NY Talks, we remember and honor Dr. Ruth Westheimer with one of her last appearances at the 92nd Street Y in 2019. Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf interviews Dr. Ruth about Ask Dr. Ruth, the acclaimed documentary about the trailblazing sex therapist and educator, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The conversation was recorded on November 20, 2019 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join National Book Award winner Joyce Carol Oates on her extraordinary life in letters — and her new book, Letters to a Biographer — when she sits down with author Jonathan Safran Foer, her former undergraduate writing student. Hear them discuss Oates' career, her influence, and the future of American literature. The conversation was recorded on May 19, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join author and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Francis Barry and senior executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion Tim O’Brien for a journey across the United States and into the heart of American democracy. In a road trip from New York to San Francisco, Barry shares his travels from coast to coast, through rural towns and sprawling cities, exploring what divides but also what unites the country for Americans. The conversation was streamed live as part of The 92nd Street Y, New York online talks series on July 1, 2024.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join the News Team of Comedy Central’s Emmy Award-winning The Daily Show — Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic — on politics, comedy, and their ongoing election year series, Indecision 2024.
The conversation, moderated by CBS's Vladimir Duthiers, was recorded on June 12, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Noah Hawley — among our most audacious and versatile storytellers — in conversation with Emmy® Award winner Jon Hamm. They discuss the latest critically-acclaimed installment of Fargo, starring Hamm, Juno Temple, and Jennifer Jason Leigh; as well as Hawley's career which includes his feature film directorial debut, Lucy in the Sky (starring Natalie Portman), his groundbreaking series Legion, and The New York Times bestselling novel, Before The Fall. The conversation was recorded on June 15, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join beloved actors Steve Guttenberg and Tony Danza on Guttenberg’s life in Hollywood, their long friendship, and Guttenberg’s new memoir about caring for his aging father, Time to Thank. Through the prism of the relationship with his father, Time to Thank looks back on his early life in Queens; his career as a rising Hollywood star, making those iconic films; and the painful and moving work of helping to care for his ailing father — the hero and strength of the family.
The conversation was recorded on May 21, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Tom Selleck as he sits down with Bridget Moynahan to discuss his new memoir, You Never Know. The American icon and star of television shows such as Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods shares his journey, offering a fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world. The conversation was recorded on May 7, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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