Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses social media's impact on mental health, gun violence as a public health crisis, loneliness, and erosion of trust in the public health system. They address the need for tech regulation, firearm-related risk reduction strategies, and rebuilding trust in institutions post-COVID.

Rachel Maddow and Kara Swisher discuss America's authoritarian history and its relevance today. They delve into Biden's dilemma, far-right extremism in the 1930s-1950s, and the threats to democracy. Maddow explores the importance of understanding history in the current political climate and the impact of the conservative supermajority on Trump's desires. The conversation also touches on the Great Sedition Trial of 1944, American Holocaust denial, and the vulnerability of democracy to authoritarian impulses.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses her leadership style, potential presidential run, and the challenges facing the Democratic party. She shares anecdotes from her memoir, True Gretch, and talks about the foiled kidnapping plot against her. The conversation includes topics like Biden's policies, black voter support, and the shift to electric vehicles in Michigan.

Former US Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, discusses NATO's relevance at 75, exploring topics such as Ukraine's prospective membership, alliances in Asia and Africa, cybersecurity, climate security, and AI. They also touch on the impact of Russia's aggression, China's involvement, and challenges posed by populism and nationalism.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses threats to American democracy, evolution of the Republican Party, Biden's transformative actions, historical symbols in politics, and monetizing historical passion and platform ethics. The podcast explores Biden's presidency, Trump's popularity, political turmoil, democracy in America, and the impact of NDAs in various spheres.

Getty Images CEO Craig Peters discusses the impact of AI on the media industry, the importance of protecting visual truth, and the challenges of deep fakes in the 2024 election.

Stephanie Ruhle, Eliana Johnson, and Mike Madrid discuss the top issues for voters in the 2024 race between Trump and Biden, focusing on independent voters, key demographics, and the potential impact of the upcoming debate. The discussion delves into Biden's policies, Trump's appeal to different voter groups, and the significance of economic challenges and immigration rhetoric in voter engagement.

Griffin Dunne discusses his family's Hollywood background, personal tragedies, and the impact of his memoir. They explore storytelling, relationships with celebrities, and the effects of tragedy on family dynamics. Also, the chapter delves into the challenges of revealing personal stories, societal class, and the emotional journey of creating a poignant documentary.

Retired Judge Nancy Gertner and experts discuss ethical lapses in the Supreme Court, Trump's immunity case, recusal challenges, lack of ethics code enforcement, and the impact on public trust. They analyze key legal debates, recusal importance, transparency issues, accountability for justices, and the future of Supreme Court credibility amidst political challenges.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus discusses her transition from comedy to drama, her new podcast interviewing older women, the film 'Tuesday' on grief, concerns about the commercialization of art, and the risky nature of comedy. They also touch on the importance of genuine connections, deep conversations, and the current state of comedy landscape.