The Best People with Nicolle Wallace
Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallace seeks varied perspectives on how to keep reaching for truth, decency, and connection.
Episodes (17)
Ken Burns Believes in our American Experiment
Legendary documentarian Ken Burns’s new film on the American Revolution reminds us: history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.
Phil Rosenthal is Hungry… And Subversive
“Somebody Feed Phil” star Phil Rosenthal believes food is the great connector, laughter is the cement and if you can “open a mouth, you can open a mind”.
Jon Lovett: “This is not Policy Making. This is Vandalism”
Jon Lovett calls B.S. on Trump 2.0 and explains why the Epstein story should keep Trump up at night.
Melissa Murray is the JLo of Law
Melissa Murray understands what's at stake with a conservative supermajority at the Supreme Court and how it is re-shaping our Democracy.
Jacob Soboroff: “The American People Are Being Lied To”
Jacob Soboroff brings us exclusive reporting on Trump’s mass deportation crackdown and reflects on the personal toll of covering immigration on the frontlines.
Tim Miller is Ready to Fight Fire with Fire
Tim Miller joins to talk about creating a lasting pro-democracy movement and parenting at this political moment.
Jeff Daniels on the Enemy Within
Jeff Daniels is an actor with incredible range. And a deep moral compass.
BONUS: The Youth Baseball Coach Who Fended Off ICE
Listen to Nicolle’s interview with Coach Youman Wilder, who fended off the ICE agents who questioned his young baseball players.
Jimmy Jam on Prince, Janet, and a Nation Finding Its Rhythm
Music legend Jimmy Jam shares anecdotes and wisdom from his decades-long career as a producer and songwriter.
Sarah Jessica Parker: “I Always Just Believed in Us”
Sarah Jessica Parker is an icon of style, grace and compassion. And a champion of books, ballet and journalism.
Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach: Brokenhearted but Showing Up Anyway
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach talk with Nicolle about the brutality of immigration court, resisting fascism, and parenting.
Deconstructing the Manosphere with the MeidasTouch Brothers
The MeidasTouch brothers know how to reach a pro-democracy audience: by lifting up rather than punching down.
Doc Rivers Refuses to Shut Up and Dribble
Milwaukee Buck's head coach Doc Rivers joins Nicolle to chat about our democracy, our political future and our basketball.
Kara Swisher on Musk & the “Megalomaniacs” in Charge
Kara Swisher talks with Nicolle about Trump’s odd magnetism, Elon’s drug use and A.I.’s impact.
Rachel Maddow: Born to Dilly Dally, Forced to Fight Fascism
Rachel Maddow and Nicolle Wallace chat about shirtless Vladamir Putin, due process and good old-fashioned protest.
Jason Bateman Can’t Look Away
On the first episode of The Best People, Nicolle Wallace and Jason Bateman talk podcasting, Trump and body splats on the pavement.
Introducing “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”
An invitation inside Nicolle Wallace’s short list of the most inspiring people she knows.
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