Show Notes
J.K. Simmons, the Oscar-winning star of "Whiplash", relishes being a character actor. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his role as a mob leader in the new MGM+ series "The Westies", and recalls the difficult early days of his career – and how an unexpected kindness from an actor friend helped him when he needed it most.
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In this extended conversation, correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Carrie Preston, who stars as the quirky lawyer-turned-detective Elsbeth Tascioni in the series "Elsbeth."
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with character actor John Turturro, a veteran of films by Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers, and star of the new film "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York."
Mo Rocca goes behind the scenes of CBS’ hit series ELSBETH to talk with star Carrie Preston about her career, the series and more. Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor John Turturro about life and his latest project, “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.” Tracy Smith is on Broadway, where she talks with the cast of “Other Desert Cities,” including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney and Ed Harris.
Tracy Smith heads to Broadway to talk with Billy Crystal about his new one-man show “860” about the loss of his home in last year’s Palisades fire in California. Luke Burbank is on the road with singer-songwriter Noah Kahan (“Stick Season,” “The Great Divide”), who opens up about his career, his life, and his work to destigmatize mental health challenges. Ted Koppel discusses politics and the upcoming midterm elections with Republican strategist and podcast host Steve Bannon.
Jo Ling Kent goes behind the scenes of Aaron Sorkin’s new film, “The Social Reckoning,” to talk with the award-winning writer about his follow-up to “The Social Network,” and the whistleblowing case at the heart of the new story. Robert Costa talks with author Michael Lewis about his new book, which profiles workers confronted by DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency. Dr. Jon LaPook catches up with actor and author Alan Alda, who is currently battling Parkinson’s disease, to talk about how laughter helps him get through tough times.