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92NY
The 92nd Street Y, New York has harnessed the power of arts and ideas to enrich, enlighten and change lives, and the power of community to repair the world for 150 years. This podcast features many of the fascinating people and conversations from our stage.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 60min
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Merlin’s Tour of the Universe
In this episode of 92NY talks, join American astrophysicist, bestselling author, and science icon Neil deGrasse Tyson with journalist and author Fareed Zakaria as they revisit his very first book, Merlin’s Tour of the Universe. This new, updated and revised edition takes his readers on an entertaining and edifying journey, answering questions big and small with authentic science. The conversation was recorded on January 5th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Jan 10, 2025 • 51min
Jason Segel and Brett Goldstein in Conversation with NPR’s Linda Holmes: Apple TV+'s Shrinking
In this episode of 92NY talks, join Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel, co-creators of Apple TV+s Shrinking, as they share behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the second season of the show. The conversation was recorded on Oct 15, 2024, in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Dec 21, 2024 • 56min
Ben Platt in Conversation with Busy Philipps
In this episode of 92NY talks, join Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt with host Busy Phillips on becoming one of his generation’s foremost entertainers — and his new album, Honeymind. The conversation was recorded on Oct 9, 2024, in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Dec 6, 2024 • 57min
Josh Brolin in Conversation with Griffin Dunne: From Under the Truck
In this episode of 92NY talks, Join acclaimed actor Josh Brolin for a deeply personal conversation with Griffin Dunne about his life on and offscreen — and his new memoir, From Under the Truck. Josh Brolin brings unmistakable gravity and grit to all his films, and From Under the Truck shows where it comes from. In this deeply candid conversation, hear him discuss the inspiration behind his work, how he prepares for a roll, his personal challenges, how his family has shaped him, stories from the set, and much more. The conversation was recorded on Nov 19, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Nov 29, 2024 • 44min
Saoirse Ronan with Annette Insdorf: Reel Pieces
In this episode of 92NY talks, Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf interviews Saoirse Ronan after a screening of her new film, The Outrun. Even before reaching 30, Saoirse Ronan received 4 Oscar nominations, beginning with Atonement (2007) at the age of 13, and continuing with Brooklyn (2015), followed by Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird and Little Women. Her other notable credits include Hanna (2011), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Ammonite (2020), and Steve McQueen’s historical drama, Blitz, the closing-night selection of the 2024 NY Film Festival. The conversation was recorded on Oct 1st 2024, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ingrid Michaelson - A New York Evening
In this episode of 92NY talks, The GRAMMY Museum and 92NY present Ingrid Michaelson with ELLE Magazine's Samuel Maude for an intimate conversation about her album For the Dreamers, composing music for The Notebook, her creative process, and more, followed by a performance. The conversation was recorded on September 5, 2024, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

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Nov 15, 2024 • 56min
Jonathan Haidt and Dr. Becky Kennedy with Stephanie Ruhle: The Anxious Generation
Join Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and bestselling author, alongside Dr. Becky Kennedy, a leading clinical psychologist and parenting expert, as they tackle the anxiety epidemic affecting today's youth. They discuss the importance of granting children independence and the 'Let Grow' initiative to build resilience. The conversation highlights the adverse effects of technology on mental health, advocating for intentional parenting that balances safety with autonomy. They also evaluate Instagram's parental controls and call for collaborative solutions to foster healthier childhoods.

Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 13min
Malcolm Gladwell in Conversation with David Remnick: Revenge of the Tipping Point
In this episode of 92NY talks, join #1 New York Times-bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell with New Yorker Editor-in-Chief David Remnick, discussing Gladwell’s latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point; a fresh look at his breakthrough book, The Tipping Point. The conversation was recorded on Tue, Oct 1, 2024, at the 92nd Street Y, New York.

Nov 1, 2024 • 48min
Kate McKinnon with Seth Meyers: The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
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.

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
Sharon McMahon in Conversation with Ken Burns: The Small and the Mighty
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.