Onward with Rosie O'Donnell

Amy Nelson, the guest on this podcast, shares her harrowing experience of being falsely accused by Amazon during the pandemic. She discusses the unfounded crimes and felonies her husband was accused of, the involvement of the DOJ and FBI, and the ongoing nightmare of injustice faced by her family. The lack of charges against her husband and Amazon's end game are questioned. The podcast sheds light on civil forfeiture and asset seizure, as well as Amazon's lack of accountability. Rosie O'Donnell expresses admiration for Amy's journey, and they discuss a pending antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.

Comedian Judy Gold joins Rosie for a passionate conversation about hate and intolerance. They reminisce about their talk show days, discuss parenting challenges, and reflect on the past. Judy shares hilarious stories about her mother and they discuss gratitude and support. They also explore the mysterious murder of Peter Ivers and childhood memories on the set of 'A League of Their Own'.

Rosie O'Donnell speaks with Lyle Menendez, the convicted murderer of his parents. They discuss resentencing possibilities, the effects of incest and abuse, and creating a sense of community in prison. They also highlight a new curling product and grants for moms.

Comedian and actress Kathy Griffin joins Rosie O'Donnell to chat about their childhood memories, their recovery from prescription pills, content creation, the importance of stories and First Amendment rights, reflections on returning to the stage, and healing through writing.

Rosie O'Donnell interviews American hero Alexander Vindman, discussing his upbringing as an immigrant, his service careers, and his decision to expose Trump's abuse of power. They explore the meaning of public service and love of country, as well as the impact on Vindman and his family. They also delve into the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine and the possibility of Trump being an unwitting Russian asset.

Writer, Actor, Producer, and Creator Lena Waithe joins Rosie O'Donnell for a heart-to-heart about manifesting their careers and their love for Mary Tyler Moore. They discuss using their voice to support others, the challenges of being all things to all people, and the experience of feeling 'other' in society. They also reflect on the movie Queen and Slim, discuss empathy and recognizing each individual's unique story, and answer a listener's question about 'A League of Their Own'.

Rosie O'Donnell chats with standup comedian, actress, and author, Maria Bamford about dealing with mental illness, day to day obstacles, and their shared experiences as standup comedians. They discuss childhood experiences, challenges breaking into comedy, finding connection, and the gig economy. They also talk about how life experiences can be transformed, and there's a mention of weight loss drugs and upcoming episode preview.

Rosie O'Donnell sits down with celebrity chef and filmmaker Elizabeth Falkner, discussing her documentary 'Sorry, we're closed', the love involved in the restaurant industry, and the challenges faced by chefs during the pandemic and in the restaurant business.

Rosie's guest this week is comedian, political commentator, host, mother and old friend, Samantha Bee. Tune in as they chat about everything under the sun, including feeling like their kids' private Uber drivers, the shocking loss of hard fought for rights, and the untold issues and insanity of menopause! Links for Maui response: https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/ http://www.mauirapidresponse.org/ https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks guest, Marci Marie Simmons, is building a new life after surviving 10 years in a Texas Prison. With over 250K followers on Tiktok, Marci answers questions about what life was really like behind bars. She's become an activist and advocate for those still inside. She's also become a friend of Rosie's, having captured her interest and respect - first online with her prison cooking antics and then in person as a fierce woman who refuses to give up on herself and others. Still on parole, Marci, who was never a violent offender in or out of custody, shares her experience with openness and honesty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.