<![CDATA[Battletested with Tanya Acker]]>a852e281-27cd-5a54-a935-779fc0d79018Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:52:08 +0000Captivate.fmTanya Ackerhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3ad3baa6-2102-4cea-a491-249f8bb717ec/Battletested-Logo-1.pngBattletested with Tanya AckerTanya AckerTanya AckerWe’ve all been hit by something hard when we didn’t expect it. We’ve come through battles of every kind - personal, professional, national - and still are fighting some of them. What have we learned from them - and what can our past battles teach us about how to live in the present moment? New episodes of BATTLETESTED air every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. https://tanyaackershow.com/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-tanya-acker-show/nopodcastThe Partisan Divide That Started it All: Hamilton, Jefferson and the Battle for America’s SoulThe Partisan Divide That Started it All: Hamilton, Jefferson and the Battle for America’s SoulJeffrey Rosen, author of Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America, discusses the Supreme Court, the occasional rebellion and “structured disagreement” that was at the heart of the Founders’ vision for America, and why today’s partisan divide is particularly dangerous.

]]>Jeffrey Rosen, author of Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America, discusses the Supreme Court, the occasional rebellion and “structured disagreement” that was at the heart of the Founders’ vision for America, and why today’s partisan divide is particularly dangerous.

]]>86fb3374-8fab-46eb-b1ac-1942a7cab769Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:52:00 -070037:18falsefull1010From The People’s Court to Justice For The People: Judge Marilyn Milian’s First Podcast EverFrom The People’s Court to Justice For The People: Judge Marilyn Milian’s First Podcast EverThe legendary television judge has overseen battles of every type. Listen as she and Tanya talk immigration, incivility (and worse) on the internet, and life in a TV courtroom. Plus, what to do when the dinner table is politically divided!

]]>The legendary television judge has overseen battles of every type. Listen as she and Tanya talk immigration, incivility (and worse) on the internet, and life in a TV courtroom. Plus, what to do when the dinner table is politically divided!

]]>f3d317c4-49d5-49b0-b8f1-90c2ad220804Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -070050:01falsefull1010Divided Now, Divided Then! The American Revolution as a Civil War (with David Schmidt)Divided Now, Divided Then! The American Revolution as a Civil War (with David Schmidt)Tanya and David Schmidt discuss the PBS docuseries The American Revolution (produced and co/directed by David, Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein) and what that conflict can tell us about managing today’s animosities.


]]>Tanya and David Schmidt discuss the PBS docuseries The American Revolution (produced and co/directed by David, Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein) and what that conflict can tell us about managing today’s animosities.


]]>143a4caf-c62f-4faa-a7e6-b8b0ffae9317Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -070058:43falsefull1010Challenging Power and Insisting On Our Own (with Senator Michael Bennet)Challenging Power and Insisting On Our Own (with Senator Michael Bennet)A conversation about the Iran War, executive power, economic opportunity and the continuing fight for voting rights – with Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO).

(recorded 3/11/26)

]]>A conversation about the Iran War, executive power, economic opportunity and the continuing fight for voting rights – with Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO).

(recorded 3/11/26)

]]>0009f37b-3169-4a22-a4f1-f54870aef30cWed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -070047:41falsefull1010A Battle for a City’s Life - MS NOW's Jacob Soboroff discusses Firestorm: The Great LA Fires and America’s New Age of DisasterA Battle for a City’s Life - MS NOW's Jacob Soboroff discusses Firestorm: The Great LA Fires and America’s New Age of DisasterThe Los Angeles Fires were a battle to contain one of the worst wildfire disasters in U.S. history. They were a battle for lives, for homes, for community - they were a race against an all-consuming disaster. They also involved a battle for truth and information in a time of crisis. MS NOW reporter Jacob Soboroff explores these different battlefields in his new book, and he and Tanya discuss the book and the catastrophe that ravaged the city they love.

]]>The Los Angeles Fires were a battle to contain one of the worst wildfire disasters in U.S. history. They were a battle for lives, for homes, for community - they were a race against an all-consuming disaster. They also involved a battle for truth and information in a time of crisis. MS NOW reporter Jacob Soboroff explores these different battlefields in his new book, and he and Tanya discuss the book and the catastrophe that ravaged the city they love.

]]>fb527a7b-cdda-4e2e-bd13-38d740f45e44Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -070054:34falsefull1010Welcome to Battletested with Tanya AckerWelcome to Battletested with Tanya AckerWe’ve all been hit by something hard when we didn’t expect it. We’ve come through battles of every kind - personal, professional, national - and still are fighting some of them. What have we learned from them - and what can our past battles teach us about how to live in the present moment.

New episodes of Battletested begin next Wednesday, March 11th, with MS Now journalist Jacob Soboroff.

What's your battle? Email us at beingbattletested@gmail.com with your story.

]]>We’ve all been hit by something hard when we didn’t expect it. We’ve come through battles of every kind - personal, professional, national - and still are fighting some of them. What have we learned from them - and what can our past battles teach us about how to live in the present moment.

New episodes of Battletested begin next Wednesday, March 11th, with MS Now journalist Jacob Soboroff.

What's your battle? Email us at beingbattletested@gmail.com with your story.

]]>03e7b4b4-5b5d-4a22-9c07-58a253c19207Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -070001:14falsefull1010Beth Macy (“Dopesick”) Decides to Tell the Whole StoryBeth Macy (“Dopesick”) Decides to Tell the Whole StoryI sit down with Beth Macy for an honest conversation about truth, empathy, and finding common ground in divided times. We talk about how to navigate family and friendship across political and ethical lines, the growing challenges to free press, and the responsibility of storytelling in shaping public understanding. Beth also shares insights from her new book Paper Girl, a deeply personal return to her Ohio hometown that examines the political, economic, and social divides defining small-town America. She reflects on her acclaimed work Dopesick, which inspired the Hulu series exposing how corporate power and systemic greed fueled the opioid crisis.

Paper Girl is available now wherever books are sold!

]]>I sit down with Beth Macy for an honest conversation about truth, empathy, and finding common ground in divided times. We talk about how to navigate family and friendship across political and ethical lines, the growing challenges to free press, and the responsibility of storytelling in shaping public understanding. Beth also shares insights from her new book Paper Girl, a deeply personal return to her Ohio hometown that examines the political, economic, and social divides defining small-town America. She reflects on her acclaimed work Dopesick, which inspired the Hulu series exposing how corporate power and systemic greed fueled the opioid crisis.

Paper Girl is available now wherever books are sold!

]]>30ae71bd-6404-44fd-8b81-27b10f6db1d0Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:10:00 -070037:51falsefull88Congressman Jake Auchincloss Decides To Correct False NarrativesCongressman Jake Auchincloss Decides To Correct False NarrativesIn this conversation, Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss and I discuss the government shutdown, the abundant falsities in modern media, the true value and meaning of serving our country, and more.

]]>In this conversation, Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss and I discuss the government shutdown, the abundant falsities in modern media, the true value and meaning of serving our country, and more.

]]>3361b3b5-386a-4fba-bb1a-b21f8688042cWed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -070033:41falsefull88Grammy Winner Adam Blackstone Decides to Play Life in His Own KeyGrammy Winner Adam Blackstone Decides to Play Life in His Own KeyWhat does it mean to live life through music? In this conversation, Adam Blackstone reflects on its power to heal, inspire, and connect, even in the face of censorship and politics. He recalls the unforgettable experience of performing in the Grace for the World Tour at the Vatican (now streaming on Hulu and Disney+), where artists from around the world united in song. Adam shares how music has defined his life, not just as a career but as a bridge across generations and communities, and he celebrates his latest album release, Humble Magic, Vol. 1, now available everywhere

]]>What does it mean to live life through music? In this conversation, Adam Blackstone reflects on its power to heal, inspire, and connect, even in the face of censorship and politics. He recalls the unforgettable experience of performing in the Grace for the World Tour at the Vatican (now streaming on Hulu and Disney+), where artists from around the world united in song. Adam shares how music has defined his life, not just as a career but as a bridge across generations and communities, and he celebrates his latest album release, Humble Magic, Vol. 1, now available everywhere

]]>0dfbab27-77d0-499e-bc1d-b19903382d99Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:10:00 -070042:10falsefull88Walter Mosley Decides to Give His Characters New DimensionsWalter Mosley Decides to Give His Characters New DimensionsLegendary American novelist Walter Mosley and I discuss his purpose for writing, the importance of the right kind of representation, and learning to understand the world we live in through literature and film.

]]>Legendary American novelist Walter Mosley and I discuss his purpose for writing, the importance of the right kind of representation, and learning to understand the world we live in through literature and film.

]]>a35af777-2f49-4b19-b5c4-e1f1bd6069adWed, 24 Sep 2025 12:30:00 -070039:05falsefull88Jake Tapper Decides To Take On A Race Against TerrorJake Tapper Decides To Take On A Race Against TerrorThe CNN host discusses his new book, Race Against Terror, and the current state of American politics.

]]>The CNN host discusses his new book, Race Against Terror, and the current state of American politics.

]]>cdf9b180-2a27-42e4-8b19-b51fc3c35035Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:58:00 -070044:57falsefull88Yvette Nicole Brown Decides to ConquerYvette Nicole Brown Decides to ConquerYvette Nicole Brown opens up about living life on her own terms throughout her celebrated entertainment career, sharing how she cares for family, nurtures her community, and embraces true love. Now, she steps into an exciting new chapter with her latest film, Code 3.

]]>Yvette Nicole Brown opens up about living life on her own terms throughout her celebrated entertainment career, sharing how she cares for family, nurtures her community, and embraces true love. Now, she steps into an exciting new chapter with her latest film, Code 3.

]]>56cedbc3-5d97-44e2-baaa-1a288afbc435Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -070045:30falsefull88Manny Rutinel Decides to Flip the Script in CongressManny Rutinel Decides to Flip the Script in CongressThe Colorado state representative talks to Tanya about his run for Congress and why it’s time to create a new chapter in American politics.

]]>The Colorado state representative talks to Tanya about his run for Congress and why it’s time to create a new chapter in American politics.

]]>886f1f8d-eb6b-469d-9443-eeb931e11fb7Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:15:00 -070040:23falsefull88Dwayne Betts Decides to Write His Own Story: Part 2Dwayne Betts Decides to Write His Own Story: Part 2In part two of this conversation, poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts shares how he built Freedom Reads from an idea into a national initiative, the unexpected ways prison shaped his understanding of justice, and why bringing world-class literature to people behind bars is a radical act of hope.


]]>In part two of this conversation, poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts shares how he built Freedom Reads from an idea into a national initiative, the unexpected ways prison shaped his understanding of justice, and why bringing world-class literature to people behind bars is a radical act of hope.


]]>a521d67f-9a34-4428-9983-16ed808970c1Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -070030:43falsefull88Dwayne Betts Decides to Write His Own Story: Part 1Dwayne Betts Decides to Write His Own Story: Part 1In part one of this conversation, poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts reflects on his journey from incarceration to Ivy League education, how reading reshaped his life, and the beginnings of Freedom Reads—a project that brings books into prisons and reimagines what justice can look like.

]]>In part one of this conversation, poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts reflects on his journey from incarceration to Ivy League education, how reading reshaped his life, and the beginnings of Freedom Reads—a project that brings books into prisons and reimagines what justice can look like.

]]>419f7baf-83cf-4023-929b-7dc64a9717daTue, 12 Aug 2025 17:05:00 -070029:29falsefull88Ezzedine Fishere Decides to Urge Palestinians and Israelis to Make the Second Best Decision for Ending the Crisis in GazaEzzedine Fishere Decides to Urge Palestinians and Israelis to Make the Second Best Decision for Ending the Crisis in GazaThe Dartmouth distinguished scholar and former Egyptian and UN diplomat proposes a solution to the Gaza crisis that may be no one’s first choice, which is precisely why it might work.

]]>The Dartmouth distinguished scholar and former Egyptian and UN diplomat proposes a solution to the Gaza crisis that may be no one’s first choice, which is precisely why it might work.

]]>50801ed5-63e9-48f1-9c7d-9eeea8394af7Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:28:00 -070039:07falsefull88Deciding to Stop Online Sextortion (with SC State Senator Brandon Guffey)Deciding to Stop Online Sextortion (with SC State Senator Brandon Guffey)After online sextortionists drove his son Gavin to suicide, South Carolina state senator Brandon Guffey changed the law and created a forum for saving young people through his charity, LessThan3.com (<3).  LessThan3 provides resources for targets and potential victims of sextortion and an important reminder too - Tomorrow Needs You.

]]>After online sextortionists drove his son Gavin to suicide, South Carolina state senator Brandon Guffey changed the law and created a forum for saving young people through his charity, LessThan3.com (<3).  LessThan3 provides resources for targets and potential victims of sextortion and an important reminder too - Tomorrow Needs You.

]]>280d5ebc-4815-43af-a0e2-dd901bdb10abThu, 31 Jul 2025 04:53:00 -070027:40falsefull88Public Counsel Decides to Take On the Fight Against Masked ICE RaidsPublic Counsel Decides to Take On the Fight Against Masked ICE RaidsIn this powerful episode, Tanya sits down with Public Counsel's Senior Special Counsel Mark Rosenbaum to discuss the recent legal victory against ICE's immigration raids in Los Angeles. Described by LA Mayor Karen Bass as a 'reign of terror,' these raids, targeting non-criminals based on appearance and Spanish language, have raised significant concern about civil rights violations. Listen as Tanya and Mark talk about why they brought the fight to the government and what happens next.

]]>In this powerful episode, Tanya sits down with Public Counsel's Senior Special Counsel Mark Rosenbaum to discuss the recent legal victory against ICE's immigration raids in Los Angeles. Described by LA Mayor Karen Bass as a 'reign of terror,' these raids, targeting non-criminals based on appearance and Spanish language, have raised significant concern about civil rights violations. Listen as Tanya and Mark talk about why they brought the fight to the government and what happens next.

]]>0a9c1ed6-e7ed-48b1-b0ae-e1b898da29dcThu, 24 Jul 2025 15:56:00 -070037:42falsefull88Amanda Litman (“When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership”) Decides That Power Needs a RefreshAmanda Litman (“When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership”) Decides That Power Needs a RefreshThe President and Co-Founder of Run for Something talks about breaking the “gerontocracy,” empowering new leadership, and how not to be a “Bad Boomer Boss.”

]]>The President and Co-Founder of Run for Something talks about breaking the “gerontocracy,” empowering new leadership, and how not to be a “Bad Boomer Boss.”

]]>89061959-7287-4b33-ab43-eb552b63c443Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:15:00 -070033:27falsefull88Special Re-Release: Emmy Nominee Katherine LaNasa (“The Pitt”) Decides to Embrace the MomentSpecial Re-Release: Emmy Nominee Katherine LaNasa (“The Pitt”) Decides to Embrace the MomentThe veteran actor talks about what it means to have audiences embrace “The Pitt” and her character, Nurse Dana; the influences that led her from the ballet stage to acting; and how much she loves the fun of it all.

]]>The veteran actor talks about what it means to have audiences embrace “The Pitt” and her character, Nurse Dana; the influences that led her from the ballet stage to acting; and how much she loves the fun of it all.

]]>d12e251b-ac41-4989-9b32-9a2f9a3e81efThu, 17 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -070032:19falsefull88Stacey Abrams Decides to Take On the Future of AI in “Coded Justice”Stacey Abrams Decides to Take On the Future of AI in “Coded Justice”Stacey Abrams discusses her prescient new novel “Coded Justice”, the dangers of unregulated AI, and how reclaiming personal power is essential in the fight against authoritarianism.

]]>Stacey Abrams discusses her prescient new novel “Coded Justice”, the dangers of unregulated AI, and how reclaiming personal power is essential in the fight against authoritarianism.

]]>a4d40d8b-bfbd-4264-abd5-e3b8319ecc1bTue, 15 Jul 2025 13:41:00 -070038:36falsefull88ACLU President Deborah Archer Decides To Blow The Whistle on Segregation’s (Not-So-Secret) Strategies for American CitiesACLU President Deborah Archer Decides To Blow The Whistle on Segregation’s (Not-So-Secret) Strategies for American CitiesThe NYU law professor, president of the ACLU, and author of Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality, discusses her book, the importance of rule of law, and why she still remains an optimist.

]]>The NYU law professor, president of the ACLU, and author of Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality, discusses her book, the importance of rule of law, and why she still remains an optimist.

]]>b3aa99cf-9e5b-4d7d-98de-2b23f86ea9dcThu, 10 Jul 2025 13:20:00 -070033:40falsefull88Deciding to Reshape Your Relationship to the Internet (with Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker)Deciding to Reshape Your Relationship to the Internet (with Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker)Over the last decade, our Internet experience has become increasingly dictated by algorithms- data-driven equations that try to anticipate (and elicit) our desires. The problem is, they often get it wrong. The math doesn't math.

Kyle Chayka (staff writer, The New Yorker) has written a new book on the subject entitled "Filterworld."

This week, Tanya and Kyle talk about this ever-tightening web woven by algorithms and how we can begin breaking free from it.

]]>Over the last decade, our Internet experience has become increasingly dictated by algorithms- data-driven equations that try to anticipate (and elicit) our desires. The problem is, they often get it wrong. The math doesn't math.

Kyle Chayka (staff writer, The New Yorker) has written a new book on the subject entitled "Filterworld."

This week, Tanya and Kyle talk about this ever-tightening web woven by algorithms and how we can begin breaking free from it.

]]>c1ffeddf-fc6f-4d8c-80b5-27dd65c2808eTue, 08 Jul 2025 10:46:00 -070023:37falsefull88Journalist Alex Thompson (Axios) Decides to Pull Back the Curtain at 1600 Pennsylvania AvenueJournalist Alex Thompson (Axios) Decides to Pull Back the Curtain at 1600 Pennsylvania AvenueAxios National Political Correspondent and co-author of “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again” discusses the controversy around the book, the media’s role in holding power accountable, the hidden history of presidential health cover-ups, and the deeper issues shaping both major parties in America.

]]>Axios National Political Correspondent and co-author of “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again” discusses the controversy around the book, the media’s role in holding power accountable, the hidden history of presidential health cover-ups, and the deeper issues shaping both major parties in America.

]]>76d2e69d-7a4a-443f-96a7-9cd5c480dab5Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:32:00 -070045:29falsefull88Special Re-Release: CNN's Laura Coates on the Sean “Diddy” Combs TrialSpecial Re-Release: CNN's Laura Coates on the Sean “Diddy” Combs TrialWith this week's decision on the Sean Combs case, we return to our talk with Emmy-nominated CNN anchor Laura Coates. Together, Laura and Tanya break down the inner workings of the courtroom and defense that led to Comb's acquittal of sex-trafficking.

]]>With this week's decision on the Sean Combs case, we return to our talk with Emmy-nominated CNN anchor Laura Coates. Together, Laura and Tanya break down the inner workings of the courtroom and defense that led to Comb's acquittal of sex-trafficking.

]]>aca762e5-b8cd-41a4-8bfc-a6ea606503c1Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:20:00 -070039:11falsefull88Hurl Taylor Decides to Master Life (and Business) at 86Hurl Taylor Decides to Master Life (and Business) at 86The Army veteran and “lifelong learner” became, at 86, the oldest graduate of Emory’s 2025 class when he received his Masters in Business for Veterans. He talks to Tanya about solving problems, learning new things, addressing conflict while not losing oneself, and dating!

]]>The Army veteran and “lifelong learner” became, at 86, the oldest graduate of Emory’s 2025 class when he received his Masters in Business for Veterans. He talks to Tanya about solving problems, learning new things, addressing conflict while not losing oneself, and dating!

]]>8e3416c9-79d4-4e3c-88b2-35c65ec12efbThu, 26 Jun 2025 12:30:00 -070036:45falsefull88Special Re-Release: Author Martha Wells (‘The Murderbot Diaries’) Has Helped Create the Show of the SummerSpecial Re-Release: Author Martha Wells (‘The Murderbot Diaries’) Has Helped Create the Show of the SummerWe're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes of the season, with author Martha Wells. We talk all things “The Murderbot Diaries” (now streaming on Apple TV+), the innovation of the new sci-fi series, and what it means to be human.

]]>We're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes of the season, with author Martha Wells. We talk all things “The Murderbot Diaries” (now streaming on Apple TV+), the innovation of the new sci-fi series, and what it means to be human.

]]>b8df5e9b-5a82-4384-b7b7-949e4c6c3b16Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:16:00 -070022:57falsefull88Author Kyra Davis Lurie Decides To Tell A Hidden StoryAuthor Kyra Davis Lurie Decides To Tell A Hidden StoryThe author of The Great Mann discusses the real-life inspiration for the novel, how she fights back against historical erasure, and “holding love for the work of deeply-flawed people.”

]]>The author of The Great Mann discusses the real-life inspiration for the novel, how she fights back against historical erasure, and “holding love for the work of deeply-flawed people.”

]]>ad34f753-d2e2-487b-bf68-8faa8e5a3514Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -070047:25falsefull88Deciding to Fight for Your Differently-Abled ChildDeciding to Fight for Your Differently-Abled ChildCelebrity hairstylist Angela Stevens talks about navigating an unexpected and difficult diagnosis, the importance of early advocacy, and finding your tribe.

]]>Celebrity hairstylist Angela Stevens talks about navigating an unexpected and difficult diagnosis, the importance of early advocacy, and finding your tribe.

]]>17e5a7bd-423d-4981-915d-cad34364ff1cThu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -070032:20falsefull88Deciding What to Make of the Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial (with Laura Coates)Deciding What to Make of the Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial (with Laura Coates)The Emmy-nominated CNN anchor breaks down what’s happening inside the courtroom, the strategic choices the prosecution and defense have made so far, and what we can expect next.

]]>The Emmy-nominated CNN anchor breaks down what’s happening inside the courtroom, the strategic choices the prosecution and defense have made so far, and what we can expect next.

]]>e845be9a-10fd-4e72-9529-d62ca80d0973Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:40:00 -070039:11falsefull88Katherine LaNasa (“The Pitt”) Decides to Embrace the MomentKatherine LaNasa (“The Pitt”) Decides to Embrace the MomentThe veteran actor talks about what it means to have audiences embrace “The Pitt” and her character, Nurse Dana; the influences that led her from the ballet stage to acting; and how much she loves the fun of it all.

]]>The veteran actor talks about what it means to have audiences embrace “The Pitt” and her character, Nurse Dana; the influences that led her from the ballet stage to acting; and how much she loves the fun of it all.

]]>83b44ee7-55cb-4e5b-91bd-5455f81238c8Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:21:00 -070032:19falsefull88Deciding To Be Intentional About the Aging Journey - Caregivers Need Care TooDeciding To Be Intentional About the Aging Journey - Caregivers Need Care TooTanya talks to Carlene Davis, co-founder of Sistahs Aging with Grace and Elegance (SAGE) about doing better by our elders and how caretakers - both current and future - can take better care of themselves, too. Plus, what the “Missing Middle” can do to ensure it has the resources it needs to look after themselves and the people they love.

]]>Tanya talks to Carlene Davis, co-founder of Sistahs Aging with Grace and Elegance (SAGE) about doing better by our elders and how caretakers - both current and future - can take better care of themselves, too. Plus, what the “Missing Middle” can do to ensure it has the resources it needs to look after themselves and the people they love.

]]>ace14b77-5be2-4d3d-9e3b-028829d551e2Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:05:00 -070031:12falsefull88Author Kennedy Ryan (“Before I Let Go”) Decides to Tell Love StoriesAuthor Kennedy Ryan (“Before I Let Go”) Decides to Tell Love StoriesTanya talks to bestselling author Kennedy Ryan about why she tells the stories she does, her ability to remain so prolific, navigating depression during the pandemic, and how “love shines brightest when it’s tested.”

]]>Tanya talks to bestselling author Kennedy Ryan about why she tells the stories she does, her ability to remain so prolific, navigating depression during the pandemic, and how “love shines brightest when it’s tested.”

]]>f18b0880-5df5-48f3-8ed6-8ad66a47dcfbThu, 29 May 2025 08:30:00 -070044:23falsefull88FYC: Writer and Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna (“Fight Night”) Decides to Tell a New Heist StoryFYC: Writer and Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna (“Fight Night”) Decides to Tell a New Heist StoryTanya interviews Shaye Ogbonna, creator of the Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. They discuss the context behind this 1970s Atlanta story, his advice for aspiring filmmakers, the impact of Issa Rae, and the beauty and representation he was determined to capture in the series.

]]>Tanya interviews Shaye Ogbonna, creator of the Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. They discuss the context behind this 1970s Atlanta story, his advice for aspiring filmmakers, the impact of Issa Rae, and the beauty and representation he was determined to capture in the series.

]]>baab4cb2-c430-44ff-968d-b2a3ef658fc7Tue, 27 May 2025 15:10:00 -070028:08falsefull88Ronald Young Jr. (‘Weight For It’) Decides That Radical Acceptance Is the PathRonald Young Jr. (‘Weight For It’) Decides That Radical Acceptance Is the PathTanya talks to the influencer and host of the award-winning podcast “Weight For It” about body, learning to love the moment, and living your best life when life happens.

]]>Tanya talks to the influencer and host of the award-winning podcast “Weight For It” about body, learning to love the moment, and living your best life when life happens.

]]>fd716858-4ec7-4f7c-a877-120f92e49405Thu, 22 May 2025 12:52:00 -070031:27falsefull88Author Martha Wells (‘The Murderbot Diaries’ ) Decides to Tell a Story About HumanityAuthor Martha Wells (‘The Murderbot Diaries’ ) Decides to Tell a Story About HumanityTanya talks to the author of The Murderbot Diaries (now playing on Apple TV+) about her innovative sci-fi series and what it means to be human.

]]>Tanya talks to the author of The Murderbot Diaries (now playing on Apple TV+) about her innovative sci-fi series and what it means to be human.

]]>395bfb5f-6a69-4051-9b2f-cefa396c4382Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:00 -070022:38falsefull88Deciding What to Make of the Tariffs - With Peter HarrellDeciding What to Make of the Tariffs - With Peter HarrellTariffs here and tariffs there. What is this tariff situation about? Why is it happening and what does it mean? Listen as Tanya and Peter Harrell, host of the podcast “Security Economics,” break it all down.

]]>Tariffs here and tariffs there. What is this tariff situation about? Why is it happening and what does it mean? Listen as Tanya and Peter Harrell, host of the podcast “Security Economics,” break it all down.

]]>5b827eaf-7ece-471b-8b6b-251fa8cdcdc2Thu, 15 May 2025 11:24:00 -070042:30falsefull88We're Back!We're Back!After a brief hiatus, The Tanya Acker Show is back with The Art of Deciding series. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Tanya will sit with newsmakers, trendsetters, and leaders of every stripe to talk through the forces that drive their decision making.

New episodes begin this Thursday, May 15th, featuring tariff expert and host of podcast Security Economics, Peter Harrell.

Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

]]>After a brief hiatus, The Tanya Acker Show is back with The Art of Deciding series. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Tanya will sit with newsmakers, trendsetters, and leaders of every stripe to talk through the forces that drive their decision making.

New episodes begin this Thursday, May 15th, featuring tariff expert and host of podcast Security Economics, Peter Harrell.

Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

]]>71334a86-80b8-4549-aa47-c0ede67f73fdTue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 -070001:48falsefull88Why is LA Burning? Tanya talks to NYT energy reporter Ivan PennWhy is LA Burning? Tanya talks to NYT energy reporter Ivan PennToday, Tanya discusses the devastating Los Angeles wildfires with New York Times reporter Ivan Penn. They dive into how power grid issues may have contributed to the fires, ongoing investigations, detected electrical faults, and the complexities of power line infrastructure. They also unpack the city's efforts to upgrade the grid and, in turn, respond to increasing wildfire risks amidst climate change.

]]>Today, Tanya discusses the devastating Los Angeles wildfires with New York Times reporter Ivan Penn. They dive into how power grid issues may have contributed to the fires, ongoing investigations, detected electrical faults, and the complexities of power line infrastructure. They also unpack the city's efforts to upgrade the grid and, in turn, respond to increasing wildfire risks amidst climate change.

]]>cb042cf5-c015-4bda-a3af-d5af8bbc90f6Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -070032:37falsefull77Writer and Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna ("Fight Night") on Telling New Stories and the Art of the HeistWriter and Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna ("Fight Night") on Telling New Stories and the Art of the HeistTanya interviews Shaye Ogbonna, creator of the Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. They discuss the context behind this 1970s Atlanta story, his advice for aspiring filmmakers, the impact of Issa Rae, and the beauty and representation he was determined to capture in the series.

]]>Tanya interviews Shaye Ogbonna, creator of the Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. They discuss the context behind this 1970s Atlanta story, his advice for aspiring filmmakers, the impact of Issa Rae, and the beauty and representation he was determined to capture in the series.

]]>422427f8-4a39-44ff-bdf2-1aeb8fc50a9aThu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -070028:08falsefull77Deciding How to Define-A Conversation with author Nicola Yoon about her latest book, One of Our KindDeciding How to Define-A Conversation with author Nicola Yoon about her latest book, One of Our KindTanya and the New York Times bestselling author talk about her latest novel, One of Our Kind, which explores what “community” means and how we see ourselves.

]]>Tanya and the New York Times bestselling author talk about her latest novel, One of Our Kind, which explores what “community” means and how we see ourselves.

]]>c66d5697-33f1-4513-9d09-199fe1e1dde3Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:30:00 -070031:33falsefull77A Trip to His Late Father’s Homeland With Vice President Kamala Harris. A Decision to Tell Untold Stories.A Trip to His Late Father’s Homeland With Vice President Kamala Harris. A Decision to Tell Untold Stories.Tanya talks to KBLA White House correspondent Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of Kamala, The Motherland and Me, about his trip to Africa with Vice President Kamala Harris and in particular, his visit to Ghana, from where his late father emigrated to America. From that trip came a determination not only to build new relationships between Americans and Africa, but also between Americans and each other.

]]>Tanya talks to KBLA White House correspondent Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of Kamala, The Motherland and Me, about his trip to Africa with Vice President Kamala Harris and in particular, his visit to Ghana, from where his late father emigrated to America. From that trip came a determination not only to build new relationships between Americans and Africa, but also between Americans and each other.

]]>9b153dd0-a81e-4195-b4e4-f36d3a183cc7Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -070029:20falsefull88Tanya talks to Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Gabriel ShermanTanya talks to Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Gabriel ShermanVanity Fair Special Correspondent Gabriel Sherman decided to write a movie, The Apprentice, about former President Trump’s early days in New York. Why did Sherman decide to take on such a project? Because he had to.

]]>Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Gabriel Sherman decided to write a movie, The Apprentice, about former President Trump’s early days in New York. Why did Sherman decide to take on such a project? Because he had to.

]]>775818d9-548b-49c1-a400-ee8fea3bae14Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:11:00 -070029:04falsefull88Deciding to Protest and Wanting to Win – Tanya talks to ESPN Reporter Ramona ShelburneDeciding to Protest and Wanting to Win – Tanya talks to ESPN Reporter Ramona ShelburneThe Los Angeles Clippers wanted a ring and were closer than ever when they had to confront a dark story that was one of sports’ open secrets. What pressures came to bear and how did they manage them? And what was the domino effect of decisions that forced them to confront what others had long ignored? Tanya talks to ESPN Reporter Ramona Shelburne, host and creator of the podcast The Sterling Affairs and Executive Producer of the FX series, Clipped.

]]>The Los Angeles Clippers wanted a ring and were closer than ever when they had to confront a dark story that was one of sports’ open secrets. What pressures came to bear and how did they manage them? And what was the domino effect of decisions that forced them to confront what others had long ignored? Tanya talks to ESPN Reporter Ramona Shelburne, host and creator of the podcast The Sterling Affairs and Executive Producer of the FX series, Clipped.

]]>bf1cfc81-b9c1-40d8-866d-fd37e9bcc53bTue, 29 Oct 2024 15:45:00 -070001:01:09falsefull88How Do We Stop Hating the Internet?How Do We Stop Hating the Internet?Over the last decade, our Internet experience has become increasingly dictated by algorithms- data-driven equations that try to anticipate (and elicit) our desires. The problem is, they often get it wrong. The math doesn't math.

Kyle Chayka (staff writer,The New Yorker) has written a new book on the subject entitled "Filterworld."

This week, Tanya and Kyle talk about this ever-tightening web woven by algorithms and how we can begin breaking free from it.

]]>Over the last decade, our Internet experience has become increasingly dictated by algorithms- data-driven equations that try to anticipate (and elicit) our desires. The problem is, they often get it wrong. The math doesn't math.

Kyle Chayka (staff writer,The New Yorker) has written a new book on the subject entitled "Filterworld."

This week, Tanya and Kyle talk about this ever-tightening web woven by algorithms and how we can begin breaking free from it.

]]>dd05bb33-64c6-4daf-873b-773a7a0d8315Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:20:00 -070023:37falsefull77Tanya talks to Host and Journalist Tamron HallTanya talks to Host and Journalist Tamron HallTanya talks to the Emmy Award-winning television show host and best-selling author about her latest novel, Watch Where They Hide, and how she's plotted her own life’s path.

]]>Tanya talks to the Emmy Award-winning television show host and best-selling author about her latest novel, Watch Where They Hide, and how she's plotted her own life’s path.

]]>350e9e6a-ccfc-4738-9670-a1fe82c3175cThu, 14 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -070033:52falsefull77Tanya talks to Rahsaan ThomasTanya talks to Rahsaan ThomasTanya and the podcaster, journalist, filmmaker and advocate talk about how he is “proof of concept” about the benefits of opportunity and inclusion. Listen as they discuss justifiable fears; not fearing too much; and how to change lives, communities, and cultures - all while growing the tax base!

]]>Tanya and the podcaster, journalist, filmmaker and advocate talk about how he is “proof of concept” about the benefits of opportunity and inclusion. Listen as they discuss justifiable fears; not fearing too much; and how to change lives, communities, and cultures - all while growing the tax base!

]]>91690559-2dad-4d7e-997a-eeb3a6e2aa3dTue, 06 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -070036:17falsefull77Special Re-Release: Zamaan Qureshi On How to Make Social Media SaferSpecial Re-Release: Zamaan Qureshi On How to Make Social Media SaferThis week the Senate pressed chief executives of Meta, TikTok, X, Snap and Discord over what lawmakers are calling “a crisis in America” -- accusing the tech giants of ignoring the harmful content against children on their respective platforms.

It's a conversation we first had on this program back in November of last year, when Tanya sat down with Zamaan Qureshi (a college student and co-founder of Design It For Us). In this special re-release, Tanya and Zamaan discuss his campaign to make social media safer for young people, and his lawsuit against the SEC.

Original airdate: November 30th, 2023

]]>This week the Senate pressed chief executives of Meta, TikTok, X, Snap and Discord over what lawmakers are calling “a crisis in America” -- accusing the tech giants of ignoring the harmful content against children on their respective platforms.

It's a conversation we first had on this program back in November of last year, when Tanya sat down with Zamaan Qureshi (a college student and co-founder of Design It For Us). In this special re-release, Tanya and Zamaan discuss his campaign to make social media safer for young people, and his lawsuit against the SEC.

Original airdate: November 30th, 2023

]]>446166db-faf2-4099-9fae-884bd4334941Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -070028:00falsefull77Special Re-Release: Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer, producer and director Ann DruyanSpecial Re-Release: Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer, producer and director Ann DruyanTanya talks to Ann Druyan about space, love, facts, and voting. Plus, how to come back when people laugh at you for being smart and curious.

]]>Tanya talks to Ann Druyan about space, love, facts, and voting. Plus, how to come back when people laugh at you for being smart and curious.

]]>9d4b4ac9-6126-4612-a7db-b101b9cd76efThu, 04 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -070046:16falsefull77Maryam Keshavarz On Telling American Stories and Her New Film, The Persian VersionMaryam Keshavarz On Telling American Stories and Her New Film, The Persian VersionTanya talks to the filmmaker about her latest film, reclaiming the narrative of what it means to be an American, and why hope always must win. 

]]>Tanya talks to the filmmaker about her latest film, reclaiming the narrative of what it means to be an American, and why hope always must win. 

]]>e1ed42af-96d3-4520-b746-08f9335a9224Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:05:00 -070031:59falsefull66Special Re-Release: Overcoming Miseducation and Illiteracy (with Oliver James)Special Re-Release: Overcoming Miseducation and Illiteracy (with Oliver James)For 35 years Oliver James was functionally illiterate - even though he had a high school diploma. Listen to what happened when he decided to stop mimicking life and start living it.

]]>For 35 years Oliver James was functionally illiterate - even though he had a high school diploma. Listen to what happened when he decided to stop mimicking life and start living it.

]]>0ee953a8-d90b-4358-9be3-598438affda3Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -070024:49falsefull66Talking Invisible Beauty with Bethann Hardison and Frédéric TchengTalking Invisible Beauty with Bethann Hardison and Frédéric TchengTanya talks to the directors of the film Invisible Beauty, which tells the life story of the groundbreaking Bethann Hardison. From emulating the strength of the Samurai, to insisting that fashion is more than just one type, to reminding us to vote, Bethann’s story is many things all at once.


]]>Tanya talks to the directors of the film Invisible Beauty, which tells the life story of the groundbreaking Bethann Hardison. From emulating the strength of the Samurai, to insisting that fashion is more than just one type, to reminding us to vote, Bethann’s story is many things all at once.


]]>8b25fc36-8d54-4d93-a1b8-08754a3aa8aeThu, 14 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -070031:47falsefull66Holding Social Media Companies Accountable - Between ClassesHolding Social Media Companies Accountable - Between ClassesTanya talks to Zamaan Qureshi, a college student co-founder of Design It For Us, about the campaign to make social media safer for young people, and his lawsuit against the SEC.

]]>Tanya talks to Zamaan Qureshi, a college student co-founder of Design It For Us, about the campaign to make social media safer for young people, and his lawsuit against the SEC.

]]>22f3824b-557a-44a1-a7e9-e0b32afeb373Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -070028:00falsefull66The Art that Makes You Happy!The Art that Makes You Happy!Tanya talks to artist, illustrator and entrepreneur Angie Quintanilla Coates about the art of keeping us on the bright side.

(Original air date: April 7th, 2022)


]]>Tanya talks to artist, illustrator and entrepreneur Angie Quintanilla Coates about the art of keeping us on the bright side.

(Original air date: April 7th, 2022)


]]>9de3fe99-0054-4b31-a373-3df84022c54fTue, 28 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -070025:18falsefull66A Timely Conversation with Congressman Ro KhannaA Timely Conversation with Congressman Ro KhannaThis week Tanya talks to Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) about the war in Ukraine, our relationship with China, the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas and the resulting war in Gaza. They also discuss in-office sit-ins, the threatened brawls on Capitol Hill and, for a pleasant change, civil discourse with a political opponent. Tanya and Ro cover a lot so don’t miss this!

]]>This week Tanya talks to Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) about the war in Ukraine, our relationship with China, the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas and the resulting war in Gaza. They also discuss in-office sit-ins, the threatened brawls on Capitol Hill and, for a pleasant change, civil discourse with a political opponent. Tanya and Ro cover a lot so don’t miss this!

]]>bc03734c-6205-471a-bd9d-28e57e9f9b6bTue, 21 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -070026:22falsefull66People Lie. When to Make them Pay. When to Move On.People Lie. When to Make them Pay. When to Move On.Tanya talks to the lawyers who helped Dominion Voting Systems achieve a $787 million settlement in its defamation case against Fox News over false claims of a “stolen” election. When is the lie someone tells, or spreads, worth money? When should you just move on?

]]>Tanya talks to the lawyers who helped Dominion Voting Systems achieve a $787 million settlement in its defamation case against Fox News over false claims of a “stolen” election. When is the lie someone tells, or spreads, worth money? When should you just move on?

]]>62a1b55a-87d5-478d-a2ff-61f567211e4cTue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -070035:04falsefull66Tanya Talks to Justice Kyra Harris Bolden of the Michigan Supreme CourtTanya Talks to Justice Kyra Harris Bolden of the Michigan Supreme CourtTanya talks to the history-making justice about the family tragedy that led her to the bench, and busting through other people’s assumptions to do what you must.

(Original air date: 3/22/23)

]]>Tanya talks to the history-making justice about the family tragedy that led her to the bench, and busting through other people’s assumptions to do what you must.

(Original air date: 3/22/23)

]]>74845c76-1b79-4d5c-b688-d7f0caecf4cbThu, 09 Nov 2023 17:05:00 -070024:47falsefull66Crypto for Beginners, FTX, and One of the Biggest Financial Frauds on RecordCrypto for Beginners, FTX, and One of the Biggest Financial Frauds on RecordSam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, faces up to 100 years in jail for his role in one of the biggest financial frauds on record.

In this re-release, Tanya talks to journalist Sylvan Lane, Finance and Economic Policy Reporter at The Hill, about how cryptocurrency works and what happened at FTX.

(Originally aired: 12/22)

]]>Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, faces up to 100 years in jail for his role in one of the biggest financial frauds on record.

In this re-release, Tanya talks to journalist Sylvan Lane, Finance and Economic Policy Reporter at The Hill, about how cryptocurrency works and what happened at FTX.

(Originally aired: 12/22)

]]>ade9f66e-5edd-45ed-a89d-4d640190fe03Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -070024:58falsefull66Fentanyl Poisoning Took Her Sons - How She Fights BackFentanyl Poisoning Took Her Sons - How She Fights BackTanya talks to Rebecca Kiessling about loss, healing, and fighting the fentanyl crisis.

]]>Tanya talks to Rebecca Kiessling about loss, healing, and fighting the fentanyl crisis.

]]>49105349-a889-44fd-b253-4c8f8013587fThu, 02 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -070028:57falsefull66Special Re-Release: Triumph in UvaldeSpecial Re-Release: Triumph in UvaldeWhile Uvalde remains a community that mourns, heals, and remembers its victims, it is also a community that moved Albert Martinez to drive 140 miles to teach music at Uvalde High School. This is the story of how he got a group of unlikely musicians to open up, and how they all brought victory and triumph to Uvalde.

]]>While Uvalde remains a community that mourns, heals, and remembers its victims, it is also a community that moved Albert Martinez to drive 140 miles to teach music at Uvalde High School. This is the story of how he got a group of unlikely musicians to open up, and how they all brought victory and triumph to Uvalde.

]]>67807694-f0f6-444b-b282-596c643badfcTue, 31 Oct 2023 08:09:00 -070017:14falsefull66Tanya Talks Music with Kelefa Sanneh (The New Yorker)Tanya Talks Music with Kelefa Sanneh (The New Yorker)Tanya talks to the author of Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres, about the significance of musical genres; our fandom and our tastes; and some of music’s most powerful moments.

]]>Tanya talks to the author of Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres, about the significance of musical genres; our fandom and our tastes; and some of music’s most powerful moments.

]]>843754c1-abd7-4563-83d2-c877997c2c36Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:03:00 -070039:25falsefull66Great Hoaxes: The Time People Believed A Woman Gave Birth to RabbitsGreat Hoaxes: The Time People Believed A Woman Gave Birth to RabbitsTanya talks to Karen Harvey, author of The Imposteress Rabbit Breeder: Mary Toft and Eighteenth-Century England

]]>Tanya talks to Karen Harvey, author of The Imposteress Rabbit Breeder: Mary Toft and Eighteenth-Century England

]]>573d545e-ec98-4a18-b69f-d0065f03f45dThu, 19 Oct 2023 09:11:00 -070022:55falsefull66Great Hoaxes: The Time People Believed There Were Praying Man-Bats on the MoonGreat Hoaxes: The Time People Believed There Were Praying Man-Bats on the MoonTanya talks to Matthew Goodman, author of The Sun and the Moon: The Remarkable True Account of Hoaxers, Showmen, Dueling Journalists and Lunar Man-Bats in Nineteenth Century New York. The story is crazier than you can believe and no description here will do it justice. Enjoy the show.

]]>Tanya talks to Matthew Goodman, author of The Sun and the Moon: The Remarkable True Account of Hoaxers, Showmen, Dueling Journalists and Lunar Man-Bats in Nineteenth Century New York. The story is crazier than you can believe and no description here will do it justice. Enjoy the show.

]]>6b4585e6-cc64-45c9-8576-de23f642be64Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -070027:37falsefull66Adulting When GoverningAdulting When GoverningTanya talks to Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels about voting rights, building relationships across party lines, and new ideas for helping working people get a leg up.

]]>Tanya talks to Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels about voting rights, building relationships across party lines, and new ideas for helping working people get a leg up.

]]>c2dce3ab-41a9-484f-b5a6-98c2ec607763Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:15:00 -070025:54falsefull66Great Mom, Great Vision, and a Lemonade StandGreat Mom, Great Vision, and a Lemonade Stand9-yr old Grayson Roberts was born with little sight but great vision and an extraordinary mother, Terica. Listen as they talk about what it means to be “limitless.” 

]]>9-yr old Grayson Roberts was born with little sight but great vision and an extraordinary mother, Terica. Listen as they talk about what it means to be “limitless.” 

]]>38eb31d1-e2b5-4eb9-8e5c-3180188916b3Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:21:00 -070013:18falsefull66Tanya talks to Musician Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool & The GangTanya talks to Musician Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool & The GangTanya talks to the Kool And The Gang frontman about being the most sampled group in hip hop; how the music business has changed over the years; music education for kids; and, making champagne.

]]>Tanya talks to the Kool And The Gang frontman about being the most sampled group in hip hop; how the music business has changed over the years; music education for kids; and, making champagne.

]]>657767ab-1d37-4659-aed0-7d66b97a6055Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -070025:40falsefull66Standing Up For KindnessStanding Up For KindnessDiana Grossman of Mallory’s Army Foundation talks to Tanya about her daughter Mallory’s legacy and what we all can learn from it.

]]>Diana Grossman of Mallory’s Army Foundation talks to Tanya about her daughter Mallory’s legacy and what we all can learn from it.

]]>259f5f6b-b358-48f6-9b01-6c387397112bTue, 26 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -070050:16falsefull77They Didn’t Like the Way Schools Treated Their Kids. So They Did Something.They Didn’t Like the Way Schools Treated Their Kids. So They Did Something.Janelle Wood founded Black Mothers Forum to address concerns about how schools were treating Black children. Listen as she and Shannon Hayes talk about the alternative option BMF offers to all children, in the hope of providing a better educational experience.

]]>Janelle Wood founded Black Mothers Forum to address concerns about how schools were treating Black children. Listen as she and Shannon Hayes talk about the alternative option BMF offers to all children, in the hope of providing a better educational experience.

]]>c96e9879-ef96-4312-ab59-41b5a3f45c25Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -070029:51falsefull66Overcoming Miseducation and Illiteracy - A Conversation with Oliver JamesOvercoming Miseducation and Illiteracy - A Conversation with Oliver JamesFor 35 years Oliver James was functionally illiterate - even though he had a high school diploma. Listen to what happened when he decided to stop mimicking life and start living it.

]]>For 35 years Oliver James was functionally illiterate - even though he had a high school diploma. Listen to what happened when he decided to stop mimicking life and start living it.

]]>b7db4ecc-0088-4d11-bbde-30f31a324ee4Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -070024:49falsefull66Human Trafficking and Gilgo BeachHuman Trafficking and Gilgo BeachTanya talks to human trafficking expert Dottie Laster about the consequences of sex trafficking and the impact of the Gilgo Beach cases on the families of the victims.

]]>Tanya talks to human trafficking expert Dottie Laster about the consequences of sex trafficking and the impact of the Gilgo Beach cases on the families of the victims.

]]>b16e8faf-2026-41b1-a620-db058f745268Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -070021:49falsefull66He Invented the Barcode!He Invented the Barcode!Tanya talks to Paul McEnroe, author of The Barcode: How a Team Created One of the World’s Most Ubiquitous Technologies, about innovation at the dawn of the Computer Age.

]]>Tanya talks to Paul McEnroe, author of The Barcode: How a Team Created One of the World’s Most Ubiquitous Technologies, about innovation at the dawn of the Computer Age.

]]>b0654225-e47b-46ee-b078-334a68298733Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:47:00 -070025:46falsefull66The Price of LiesThe Price of LiesThey helped secure a $787 million settlement for their client, Dominion Voting Systems, against Fox News. Tanya talks to Megan Meier, Daniel Watkins, Dustin Pusch and Andy Phillips of Meier, Watkins Phillips Pusch LLP about when to sue and when to move on.

]]>They helped secure a $787 million settlement for their client, Dominion Voting Systems, against Fox News. Tanya talks to Megan Meier, Daniel Watkins, Dustin Pusch and Andy Phillips of Meier, Watkins Phillips Pusch LLP about when to sue and when to move on.

]]>286267f5-1dc3-45d2-af40-200ade81422aThu, 07 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -070035:04falsefull66The Gilgo Beach Murders Were Cold For Years. Why?The Gilgo Beach Murders Were Cold For Years. Why?Tanya talks to John Ray, attorney for the families of Gilgo Beach victims Shannan Gilbert and Jessica Taylor, about the investigation, recent developments in the case, and additional evidence he’s collected that he hopes the prosecution will consider.

]]>Tanya talks to John Ray, attorney for the families of Gilgo Beach victims Shannan Gilbert and Jessica Taylor, about the investigation, recent developments in the case, and additional evidence he’s collected that he hopes the prosecution will consider.

]]>c64aaf71-b73e-46c5-8bef-379a6eb92b5aTue, 05 Sep 2023 07:46:00 -070040:25falsefull66Building Trust - Trusting Rule of LawBuilding Trust - Trusting Rule of LawTanya talks to (her cousin!) Major Marisa Barnes of the Kansas City Police Department about keeping communities safe while building trust; why her career compels her; and the excitement of exposing young people to careers as first responders.

]]>Tanya talks to (her cousin!) Major Marisa Barnes of the Kansas City Police Department about keeping communities safe while building trust; why her career compels her; and the excitement of exposing young people to careers as first responders.

]]>6ad41a87-1765-43a5-bf52-e5eb8132acf6Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:07:00 -070028:15falsefull66He Served His Sentence For Filing A False Tax Return - Now The FCC Wants To Take His Business.He Served His Sentence For Filing A False Tax Return - Now The FCC Wants To Take His Business.WJBE-Knoxville owner completed his sentence for a tax crime but the FCC is threatening his license anyway. Listen as he talks about why he believes his fight for Knoxville’s only Black station is so important.

]]>WJBE-Knoxville owner completed his sentence for a tax crime but the FCC is threatening his license anyway. Listen as he talks about why he believes his fight for Knoxville’s only Black station is so important.

]]>113cbb4c-d5b3-40f7-94f7-3594eaeb25b8Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -070015:51falsefull66Triumph in UvaldeTriumph in UvaldeWhile Uvalde remains a community that mourns; heals, and remembers its victims, it is also a community that moved Albert Martinez to drive 140 miles to teach music at Uvalde High School. Listen to the story of how he got a group of unlikely musicians to open up, and how they all brought victory and triumph to Uvalde.

]]>While Uvalde remains a community that mourns; heals, and remembers its victims, it is also a community that moved Albert Martinez to drive 140 miles to teach music at Uvalde High School. Listen to the story of how he got a group of unlikely musicians to open up, and how they all brought victory and triumph to Uvalde.

]]>2b345509-2dda-4fd9-8b17-e8e4f78c7e28Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -070017:14falsefull44Stopping Online SextortionStopping Online SextortionAfter online sextortionists drove his son Gavin to suicide, South Carolina state senator Brandon Guffey changed the law and created a forum for saving young people through his charity, LessThan3.com (<3).  LessThan3 provides resources for targets and potential victims of sextortion and an important reminder too - Tomorrow Needs You.

]]>After online sextortionists drove his son Gavin to suicide, South Carolina state senator Brandon Guffey changed the law and created a forum for saving young people through his charity, LessThan3.com (<3).  LessThan3 provides resources for targets and potential victims of sextortion and an important reminder too - Tomorrow Needs You.

]]>14a18b84-e868-4b45-9bda-a799677af37bTue, 22 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -070027:40falsefull66How to Make A.I. Your Friend and How Not-Friends Can Make You GreaterHow to Make A.I. Your Friend and How Not-Friends Can Make You GreaterHow can you get the most of A.I.? How do you protect against it going rogue? Greg Mushen, software engineer and former hater of running, used ChatGPT to help him develop a running habit which led to a 26-lb weight loss. Listen as he explains how he made the most of “The Machine” while also guarding against some of its more troubling habits (which include “hallucinating”!)

Then, Tanya speaks to Martinus Evans, who turned a hater’s taunt into the inspiration for a fitness movement.

]]>How can you get the most of A.I.? How do you protect against it going rogue? Greg Mushen, software engineer and former hater of running, used ChatGPT to help him develop a running habit which led to a 26-lb weight loss. Listen as he explains how he made the most of “The Machine” while also guarding against some of its more troubling habits (which include “hallucinating”!)

Then, Tanya speaks to Martinus Evans, who turned a hater’s taunt into the inspiration for a fitness movement.

]]>4a520907-800f-465d-bb27-167fdef7434dThu, 17 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -070041:25falsefull66Special Re-Release: Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’BrienSpecial Re-Release: Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’BrienThis special re-release with Ambassador Robert O’Brien, where we talk Russia and China, remains particularly relevant. You should tune in.

]]>This special re-release with Ambassador Robert O’Brien, where we talk Russia and China, remains particularly relevant. You should tune in.

]]>774e683e-d426-4e94-801a-e184f7600616Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -070039:09falsefull55He Did All 12 Disney Parks in 12 Days!He Did All 12 Disney Parks in 12 Days!Tanya talks to Nathan Firesheets, the engineer who rose to the Disney Challenge, about his hacks for having the most fun in the Magic Kingdom.

]]>Tanya talks to Nathan Firesheets, the engineer who rose to the Disney Challenge, about his hacks for having the most fun in the Magic Kingdom.

]]>b3e51e1d-3694-47dd-a03a-3cc6bd5f8c16Wed, 31 May 2023 03:00:00 -070024:48falsefull55Special Re-Release (pre debt-ceiling drama): Leaders and Deciders: Tanya talks to Congressman Ro KhannaSpecial Re-Release (pre debt-ceiling drama): Leaders and Deciders: Tanya talks to Congressman Ro KhannaTanya talks to the member of the House Armed Services Committee about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the price of gas; and his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us.

]]>Tanya talks to the member of the House Armed Services Committee about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the price of gas; and his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us.

]]>928d26f4-04f2-4405-85a4-a12eab61e52cWed, 17 May 2023 12:57:00 -070031:07falsefull55Special Re-Release: A 79-Year Young Champion Powerlifter Explains How To Keep Getting BetterSpecial Re-Release: A 79-Year Young Champion Powerlifter Explains How To Keep Getting BetterTanya talks to Nora Langdon, a champion powerlifter with many titles (!!) about her recipe for a great life. 

]]>Tanya talks to Nora Langdon, a champion powerlifter with many titles (!!) about her recipe for a great life. 

]]>0f61cdb3-6826-4bee-8e61-b59d5eecbc60Wed, 10 May 2023 03:00:00 -070016:59falsefull55Tanya Asks Amy!Tanya Asks Amy!Tanya talks to nationally syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson (“Ask Amy”) about the problems we always seem to have; her mother’s triumph; good apologies; and her “life hacks”. Plus: relationships, blending families, bullies… and more. (Apparently, we can’t stop Asking Amy.)

]]>Tanya talks to nationally syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson (“Ask Amy”) about the problems we always seem to have; her mother’s triumph; good apologies; and her “life hacks”. Plus: relationships, blending families, bullies… and more. (Apparently, we can’t stop Asking Amy.)

]]>0baeeb12-071f-4b84-ac45-2ddda529ad1fWed, 03 May 2023 03:00:00 -070043:56falsefull5560 Years of Music - Tanya talks to Robert “Kool” Bell60 Years of Music - Tanya talks to Robert “Kool” BellTanya talks to the Kool And The Gang frontman about being the most sampled group in hip hop; how the music business has changed over the years; music education for kids; and, making champagne.

]]>Tanya talks to the Kool And The Gang frontman about being the most sampled group in hip hop; how the music business has changed over the years; music education for kids; and, making champagne.

]]>b50f9fcf-df72-474f-8ef3-a40a770fd4d5Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -070025:40falsefull44Tanya Talks to Legendary Performer Melba MooreTanya Talks to Legendary Performer Melba MooreTanya talks to award-winning performer Melba Moore about breaking the mold throughout her life and career and staying ready for new adventures!

]]>Tanya talks to award-winning performer Melba Moore about breaking the mold throughout her life and career and staying ready for new adventures!

]]>d0eab37d-40eb-4b0e-82eb-0f0cafcaf56cWed, 19 Apr 2023 11:05:00 -070026:02falsefull55Tanya Talks to Robin Steinberg About JusticeTanya Talks to Robin Steinberg About JusticeTanya and the author of The Courage of Compassion: A Journey from Judgment to Connection talk about justice, accountability, and why an extra shot of empathy might go a long way everywhere.

]]>Tanya and the author of The Courage of Compassion: A Journey from Judgment to Connection talk about justice, accountability, and why an extra shot of empathy might go a long way everywhere.

]]>4164bdb7-7311-4f5c-bc53-e2dad1f0847dWed, 12 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -070031:16falsefull55Your Kidneys Need You!Your Kidneys Need You!An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. Tanya talks to internist Dr. Sherril Rieux and nephrologist Dr. Vincent Anthony about beating this silent killer.

]]>An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. Tanya talks to internist Dr. Sherril Rieux and nephrologist Dr. Vincent Anthony about beating this silent killer.

]]>21cca1d7-8706-4a3a-8ddc-4e0c0b5f40bbWed, 05 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -070026:16falsefull55Tanya talks to Dr. Kamin Samuel: U.S. Navy’s First Black Woman Helicopter PilotTanya talks to Dr. Kamin Samuel: U.S. Navy’s First Black Woman Helicopter PilotTanya and Dr. Samuel talk about the lessons we learn from conflict and how it makes us stronger. They also discus having a vision worth fighting for and why it’s important to remember the end game.

]]>Tanya and Dr. Samuel talk about the lessons we learn from conflict and how it makes us stronger. They also discus having a vision worth fighting for and why it’s important to remember the end game.

]]>705548b5-f652-42fc-b524-237c9c0d75afWed, 29 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -070036:28falsefull55A Conversation with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris BoldenA Conversation with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris BoldenTanya talks to Justice Bolden, the first Black woman to sit on Michigan’s Supreme Court, about the injustice that drew her to a career in law and the passion for fairness that drives her today.

]]>Tanya talks to Justice Bolden, the first Black woman to sit on Michigan’s Supreme Court, about the injustice that drew her to a career in law and the passion for fairness that drives her today.

]]>ebdf022b-f6cb-4cf8-aa8f-2acfa6279352Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -070024:47falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: The Power of KindnessThe Art of Our Wars: The Power of KindnessTake a break from the fight and do something kind. Tanya talks to Dr. David Cregg about his study on how good deeds make for better mental health.

]]>Take a break from the fight and do something kind. Tanya talks to Dr. David Cregg about his study on how good deeds make for better mental health.

]]>875a54f2-d6f2-4fa4-88fa-8a509ff817ddWed, 15 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -070013:33falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: Battling Insurrectionists Who Want to Run ThingsThe Art of Our Wars: Battling Insurrectionists Who Want to Run ThingsTanya talks to New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal about the bill that would prevent insurrectionists from serving in governments they’ve attempted to overthrow.

]]>Tanya talks to New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal about the bill that would prevent insurrectionists from serving in governments they’ve attempted to overthrow.

]]>01ae5e2a-9973-4c75-9655-22d8b3459ffaWed, 08 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -070019:26falsefull55The Problem with Polls + How to Double Down on DemocracyThe Problem with Polls + How to Double Down on DemocracyTanya talks to political strategist Atima Omara about polls, why they go so wrong, and ways to give our democracy the constant love it always needs.

]]>Tanya talks to political strategist Atima Omara about polls, why they go so wrong, and ways to give our democracy the constant love it always needs.

]]>73a7dccb-25df-48fd-8978-d9bb0b541517Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -070024:55falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: Fighting Wrongful ConvictionsThe Art of Our Wars: Fighting Wrongful ConvictionsTanya talks to Attorney Josh Tepfer, whose work has resulted in the exoneration of hundreds of wrongfully convicted people.

]]>Tanya talks to Attorney Josh Tepfer, whose work has resulted in the exoneration of hundreds of wrongfully convicted people.

]]>773d22da-2b4a-485a-9aad-aaf54c622029Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -070017:13falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: Tanya talks to Attorney Stacy Phillips About Doing Divorce BetterThe Art of Our Wars: Tanya talks to Attorney Stacy Phillips About Doing Divorce BetterTanya talks to the nationally recognized family and matrimonial law attorney about navigating divorce without losing more money —or peace —than necessary.

]]>Tanya talks to the nationally recognized family and matrimonial law attorney about navigating divorce without losing more money —or peace —than necessary.

]]>f918fb45-1634-475a-ad14-ca586586860cWed, 15 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -070026:24falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: Tanya talks to Larry Bakman About Battling in CourtThe Art of Our Wars: Tanya talks to Larry Bakman About Battling in CourtTanya talks to the accomplished trial lawyer (and her former Hot Bench colleague) about fighting in court and litigation shenanigans.

]]>Tanya talks to the accomplished trial lawyer (and her former Hot Bench colleague) about fighting in court and litigation shenanigans.

]]>fa99d995-c6c3-4ce8-81d2-d770f9a93dbcWed, 08 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -070036:50falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: Religious Freedom or Religious Compulsion?The Art of Our Wars: Religious Freedom or Religious Compulsion?Tanya talks to Patrick Elliott, Senior Counsel for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, about his perspective on Coach Joe Kennedy’s Supreme Court fight and what his victory means for advocates of secular liberty.

]]>Tanya talks to Patrick Elliott, Senior Counsel for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, about his perspective on Coach Joe Kennedy’s Supreme Court fight and what his victory means for advocates of secular liberty.

]]>904e65b8-afa4-413a-ba99-06a37a4a0361Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -070026:04falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: The Coach Who Fought to PrayThe Art of Our Wars: The Coach Who Fought to PrayTanya talks to Jeremy Dys, a lawyer for Coach Joe Kennedy, about what the coach’s victory before the United States Supreme Court means for advocates of religious freedom. 

]]>Tanya talks to Jeremy Dys, a lawyer for Coach Joe Kennedy, about what the coach’s victory before the United States Supreme Court means for advocates of religious freedom. 

]]>220d2578-4c12-445d-be20-975e4001f9cbWed, 18 Jan 2023 03:09:00 -070022:53falsefull55The Art of Our Wars: The Fight to Define Money - A Brief History with Professor H.W. BrandsThe Art of Our Wars: The Fight to Define Money - A Brief History with Professor H.W. BrandsTanya talks to author and historian H.W. Brands ("Money Men", "American Colossus") about our fights over what money is, how we came to trust greenbacks (we were forced to!), and what those fights mean for the future of new currencies.

]]>Tanya talks to author and historian H.W. Brands ("Money Men", "American Colossus") about our fights over what money is, how we came to trust greenbacks (we were forced to!), and what those fights mean for the future of new currencies.

]]>e39e592b-f13f-4427-b1f6-c0c6de5966fbWed, 11 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -070026:08falsefull55Crypto for Beginners! Investors Lost Trillions - Why? And What Happened at FTX?Crypto for Beginners! Investors Lost Trillions - Why? And What Happened at FTX?Tanya talks to journalist Sylvan Lane, Finance and Economic Policy Reporter at The Hill about crypto and the FTX fallout.

]]>Tanya talks to journalist Sylvan Lane, Finance and Economic Policy Reporter at The Hill about crypto and the FTX fallout.

]]>a7db0a7a-72a1-42f6-af60-a4f0fde2420bTue, 20 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -070024:58falsefull44Special re-release - Tanya Talks to Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisSpecial re-release - Tanya Talks to Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisTanya talks to the dynamic songwriting duo, now inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, about making music and their many, many hits throughout the years.

]]>Tanya talks to the dynamic songwriting duo, now inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, about making music and their many, many hits throughout the years.

]]>2d1d6685-713f-4833-adaa-c8e7ad6b1757Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:55:00 -070026:55falsefull44THE ART OF OUR WARS: Special Re-Release - Tanya talks to Sarah Carver and Jennifer GriffithTHE ART OF OUR WARS: Special Re-Release - Tanya talks to Sarah Carver and Jennifer GriffithWhat happens when you go to battle against something that is just wrong? Sometimes, not what you think. In this re-release, Tanya talks to the two women who brought down the largest Social Security fraud in history.

]]>What happens when you go to battle against something that is just wrong? Sometimes, not what you think. In this re-release, Tanya talks to the two women who brought down the largest Social Security fraud in history.

]]>af76aef4-1a7a-4ca3-bf2c-05fab092ab19Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:18:00 -070049:22falsefull44Special Re-Release: Tanya talks to Mallory Whitmore - “The Formula Mom”Special Re-Release: Tanya talks to Mallory Whitmore - “The Formula Mom”Tanya talks to Mallory about the challenges of making baby formula in the US; the formula shortage; judging new parents’ feeding decisions (don’t do this) and providing resources for families in times of crisis.

]]>Tanya talks to Mallory about the challenges of making baby formula in the US; the formula shortage; judging new parents’ feeding decisions (don’t do this) and providing resources for families in times of crisis.

]]>5119561e-d31a-4bc2-b773-3d3ce61fb96eFri, 11 Nov 2022 12:04:00 -070018:35falsefull44Tanya Talks Book Bans With Author George JohnsonTanya Talks Book Bans With Author George JohnsonTanya talks to the author of All Boys Aren’t Blue and Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2022 about telling stories, honoring ancestors, and keeping history alive.

]]>Tanya talks to the author of All Boys Aren’t Blue and Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2022 about telling stories, honoring ancestors, and keeping history alive.

]]>221c0414-85b1-426c-b056-af1ea878805eThu, 03 Nov 2022 12:17:00 -070034:26falsefull44Taking a Leap into the New - Tanya talks to Author Douglas DavisTaking a Leap into the New - Tanya talks to Author Douglas DavisTanya talks to the author of Yoga: A Love Story about his first novel; the writing process; finding your space in any environment and carving your own path.

]]>Tanya talks to the author of Yoga: A Love Story about his first novel; the writing process; finding your space in any environment and carving your own path.

]]>ee282589-e60e-4492-8c52-a47a83fc551dThu, 20 Oct 2022 10:20:00 -070024:26falsefull11A 79-Year Young Champion Powerlifter Explains How To Keep Getting BetterA 79-Year Young Champion Powerlifter Explains How To Keep Getting BetterTanya talks to Nora Langdon, a champion powerlifter with many titles (!!) about her recipe for a great life. 

]]>Tanya talks to Nora Langdon, a champion powerlifter with many titles (!!) about her recipe for a great life. 

]]>dbd96098-631d-437f-8450-af481810773bFri, 14 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -070016:59falsefull44We Divorced Britain in 1776 But Can’t Quit That FamilyWe Divorced Britain in 1776 But Can’t Quit That FamilyTanya and Loyola University history professor Robert Bucholz geek out over British royal family stuff: the late Queen (a war vet); the new King (we know him but do we?); Nazi sympathizers in the family from generations past (don’t we all have those? No.) and reconciling the past with what comes next.

]]>Tanya and Loyola University history professor Robert Bucholz geek out over British royal family stuff: the late Queen (a war vet); the new King (we know him but do we?); Nazi sympathizers in the family from generations past (don’t we all have those? No.) and reconciling the past with what comes next.

]]>e1a04392-4a2a-4afc-98d8-f11691ce0bceFri, 07 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -070029:01falsefull44College, Student Debt, and the American Dream - Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize winner Will BunchCollege, Student Debt, and the American Dream - Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize winner Will BunchTanya talks to the author of (After the Ivory Tower Falls: How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics―and How to Fix It) about higher education and how we can do a better job of fulfilling more American dreams.

]]>Tanya talks to the author of (After the Ivory Tower Falls: How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics―and How to Fix It) about higher education and how we can do a better job of fulfilling more American dreams.

]]>12469bbd-9b3b-4782-af86-347a53fae0a7Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -070029:53falsefull44Can An Independent Win? Evan McMullin thinks so.Can An Independent Win? Evan McMullin thinks so.Tanya talks to Evan McMullin, Independent candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Utah, about what it takes to win in a polarized two-party environment.

]]>Tanya talks to Evan McMullin, Independent candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Utah, about what it takes to win in a polarized two-party environment.

]]>1a0a4a3e-c98b-4e3b-bfb4-3e5cc99947b5Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:54:00 -070032:48falsefull44Special Re-Release: Admiral Michelle J. Howard, USN, Ret.Special Re-Release: Admiral Michelle J. Howard, USN, Ret.This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from this year: a talk with the first African-American woman to command a Navy ship and the highest ranked woman in Naval history, Admiral Michelle J. Howard. We discuss rescuing a U.S. captain from Somali pirates; her advice to young people who feel disaffected and disengaged; and renaming Confederate monuments.

]]>This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from this year: a talk with the first African-American woman to command a Navy ship and the highest ranked woman in Naval history, Admiral Michelle J. Howard. We discuss rescuing a U.S. captain from Somali pirates; her advice to young people who feel disaffected and disengaged; and renaming Confederate monuments.

]]>20ca2038-6ee4-4ce4-a6a8-8822f21c6e3fThu, 15 Sep 2022 13:50:00 -070038:47falsefull44Art on the Outside and the Magic Within - Tanya Talks to Costume Designer PC WilliamsArt on the Outside and the Magic Within - Tanya Talks to Costume Designer PC WilliamsTanya talks to the BAFTA Award-winning costume designer of We Are Lady Parts about her work on that very funny show; the art of building wardrobes in music, TV and film; and appreciating the unicorn within.

]]>Tanya talks to the BAFTA Award-winning costume designer of We Are Lady Parts about her work on that very funny show; the art of building wardrobes in music, TV and film; and appreciating the unicorn within.

]]>cc343ace-c764-45fa-aa2a-01655922788dThu, 08 Sep 2022 12:30:00 -070027:05falsefullSafety, Accountability and Second ChancesSafety, Accountability and Second ChancesTanya talks to Prince George’s County (MD) State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy about incarceration; rehabilitation; keeping communities safe and earned second chances.

]]>Tanya talks to Prince George’s County (MD) State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy about incarceration; rehabilitation; keeping communities safe and earned second chances.

]]>11d0997d-6496-45c0-9a85-b56f98b746ffThu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -070035:49falsefull44Special Re-Release: “The Best Beloved Thing Is Justice” - The New Book About Judge Dorothy W. NelsonSpecial Re-Release: “The Best Beloved Thing Is Justice” - The New Book About Judge Dorothy W. NelsonThis week we're revisiting our talk with Judge Nelson (Tanya's first boss out of law school!) and Acting President of Santa Clara University Lisa Kloppenberg.

]]>This week we're revisiting our talk with Judge Nelson (Tanya's first boss out of law school!) and Acting President of Santa Clara University Lisa Kloppenberg.

]]>ad8482de-5e92-445a-96ba-924ff66dab77Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -070030:16falsefull44Tanya talks to Mallory Whitmore - “The Formula Mom”Tanya talks to Mallory Whitmore - “The Formula Mom”Tanya talks to Mallory about the challenges of making baby formula in the US; the formula shortage; judging new parents’ feeding decisions (don’t do this) and providing resources for families in times of crisis.

]]>Tanya talks to Mallory about the challenges of making baby formula in the US; the formula shortage; judging new parents’ feeding decisions (don’t do this) and providing resources for families in times of crisis.

]]>facca393-0538-4a36-ac76-585658a9f9d0Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:56:00 -070018:35falsefull44Tenacity, Telling Stories, and Pursuing a Calling - Tanya talks to Actor Safiya FredericksTenacity, Telling Stories, and Pursuing a Calling - Tanya talks to Actor Safiya FredericksTanya talks to the I’m Charlie Walker and Sorry to Bother You actor about the power of telling hometown stories; the drive that arises from navigating external obstacles; and the joy of finding her calling in art.

]]>Tanya talks to the I’m Charlie Walker and Sorry to Bother You actor about the power of telling hometown stories; the drive that arises from navigating external obstacles; and the joy of finding her calling in art.

]]>1e4cbda8-25e7-4627-81f9-230e134fce00Fri, 12 Aug 2022 06:57:00 -070024:55falsefull44From Homelessness to Culinary Success - Tanya talks to Chef Brooke ColemanFrom Homelessness to Culinary Success - Tanya talks to Chef Brooke ColemanTanya talks to the culinary phenom about overcoming obstacles and her path to success.

]]>Tanya talks to the culinary phenom about overcoming obstacles and her path to success.

]]>ad34d8fe-a2ac-4fde-aea2-161446660a0eThu, 04 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -070031:21falsefull44Tanya Takes a Bite (of History) with Max MillerTanya Takes a Bite (of History) with Max MillerTasting History with Max Miller takes viewers on a tasty tour through time. Listen to how Max parlayed pandemic uncertainty into YouTube success.

]]>Tasting History with Max Miller takes viewers on a tasty tour through time. Listen to how Max parlayed pandemic uncertainty into YouTube success.

]]>03787752-7497-42a8-b2b9-a099acfd5e3aThu, 28 Jul 2022 06:27:00 -070032:46falsefull44The Hazing That Changed A Life ForeverThe Hazing That Changed A Life ForeverTanya talks to David Bianchi, attorney for Danny Santulli and the Santulli family, about the fraternity hazing that left his client blind and unable to walk or speak.

]]>Tanya talks to David Bianchi, attorney for Danny Santulli and the Santulli family, about the fraternity hazing that left his client blind and unable to walk or speak.

]]>fd9f8a06-b442-4930-8664-40cdc77d24bfThu, 21 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -070028:37falsefull44From Foster Care to Founder - Tanya talks to Sixto CancelFrom Foster Care to Founder - Tanya talks to Sixto CancelTanya talks to the CEO and Founder of Think of Us about his personal journey through foster care; redesigning the foster care system; and healing childhood wounds through “radical service.”

]]>Tanya talks to the CEO and Founder of Think of Us about his personal journey through foster care; redesigning the foster care system; and healing childhood wounds through “radical service.”

]]>4c0813c4-97fa-462d-b8c6-11eea4ca21f1Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:10:00 -070038:28falsefull44When Government Doesn’t Play By The Rules with People Who Didn’tWhen Government Doesn’t Play By The Rules with People Who Didn’tDo you care? Should you? Lisa Rein did a story on the penalties the Social Security Administration imposed on those who broke the rules, and an independent watchdog group opened an investigation. When cheaters cheat, do rules still matter? And are all cheaters treated equally?

(Taped 6/21/22)

]]>Do you care? Should you? Lisa Rein did a story on the penalties the Social Security Administration imposed on those who broke the rules, and an independent watchdog group opened an investigation. When cheaters cheat, do rules still matter? And are all cheaters treated equally?

(Taped 6/21/22)

]]>af030beb-c7bf-4cba-9487-5830b624cb02Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:50:00 -070030:59falsefull44The Supreme Court - The Process and The PushbackThe Supreme Court - The Process and The PushbackSpecial Re-release: Tanya talks to New York Times reporter Emily Bazelon and former U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee member Russ Feingold about historical pushback against perceived Court excesses; reforming the Court and how we got to 9; and the heightened politicization of the confirmation process.

]]>Special Re-release: Tanya talks to New York Times reporter Emily Bazelon and former U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee member Russ Feingold about historical pushback against perceived Court excesses; reforming the Court and how we got to 9; and the heightened politicization of the confirmation process.

]]>1fe2e413-7296-4e24-bc30-e057a30a21aaThu, 30 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -070028:31falsefull44Tanya talks to National Security and Counterterrorism Expert Juliette Kayyem about the January 6 HearingsTanya talks to National Security and Counterterrorism Expert Juliette Kayyem about the January 6 HearingsTanya talks to the author of The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning To Live in an Age of Disasters about the January 6 hearings; the ongoing insurrection and the way to defuse it; and about how thinking ahead can help us “fail safer” when bad things happen. 

]]>Tanya talks to the author of The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning To Live in an Age of Disasters about the January 6 hearings; the ongoing insurrection and the way to defuse it; and about how thinking ahead can help us “fail safer” when bad things happen. 

]]>f0cb049c-afa2-469f-809b-d1259319548bThu, 23 Jun 2022 07:03:00 -070027:24falsefull44Tanya talks to Hayley Taylor SchlitzTanya talks to Hayley Taylor SchlitzTanya talks to the young lawyer about why her parents homeschooled her (hint: being cast as “the mulatto slave girl” in school plays played a part); becoming the young Black person to graduate from law school in US history; and the change she wants to make happen in the world.

]]>Tanya talks to the young lawyer about why her parents homeschooled her (hint: being cast as “the mulatto slave girl” in school plays played a part); becoming the young Black person to graduate from law school in US history; and the change she wants to make happen in the world.

]]>9cf546f8-417f-4390-96b0-2322a051c913Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -070022:22falsefull44Bringing Down a Fraud in The Big Conn: Hero’s Welcome or Shunned for Speaking Up?Bringing Down a Fraud in The Big Conn: Hero’s Welcome or Shunned for Speaking Up?Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith helped bring down the largest Social Security fraud in history - featured in The Big Conn (Apple TV+). What did courage cost them? 

]]>Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith helped bring down the largest Social Security fraud in history - featured in The Big Conn (Apple TV+). What did courage cost them? 

]]>7164314e-6ab2-4bd9-bfe1-e4982ff5a1d4Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -070049:22falsefull44Tanya talks to World Champion Olympic Medalist Elana Meyers TaylorTanya talks to World Champion Olympic Medalist Elana Meyers TaylorTanya talks to the World Champion Olympic medalist bobsledder and Past President of the Women Sport’s Federation about her formula for winning; double standards; her advice for confronting situations that are just wrong; and what it means to open doors for women in sports.

]]>Tanya talks to the World Champion Olympic medalist bobsledder and Past President of the Women Sport’s Federation about her formula for winning; double standards; her advice for confronting situations that are just wrong; and what it means to open doors for women in sports.

]]>36417073-bb65-456e-864c-5c58a1adec67Tue, 14 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -070031:39falsefull44Tanya Talks to Ashleigh Banfield About the Tragedy of ViolenceTanya Talks to Ashleigh Banfield About the Tragedy of ViolenceIn person. Online. Tanya talks to the host of Banfield about the shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde and the violence racking the nation. 

]]>In person. Online. Tanya talks to the host of Banfield about the shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde and the violence racking the nation. 

]]>c2b00b1f-8be6-47cc-b9d4-e2dfe5968477Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -070031:38falsefull44Haitians Won Their Freedom. Then They Had To Pay.Haitians Won Their Freedom. Then They Had To Pay.Tanya talks to Catherine Porter, Toronto Bureau Chief of the New York Times and co-author of The Ransom: The Root of Haiti’s Misery - Reparations to Enslavers (New York Times, 5/20/22).

]]>Tanya talks to Catherine Porter, Toronto Bureau Chief of the New York Times and co-author of The Ransom: The Root of Haiti’s Misery - Reparations to Enslavers (New York Times, 5/20/22).

]]>ad32ec1e-c968-4f28-936b-cb08edc389c0Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -070033:17falsefull44Tanya talks to Congresswoman Ayanna PressleyTanya talks to Congresswoman Ayanna PressleyTanya talks to the Congresswoman about Roe, the ups and downs of student loan forgiveness, and growing authoritarianism in America.

]]>Tanya talks to the Congresswoman about Roe, the ups and downs of student loan forgiveness, and growing authoritarianism in America.

]]>3c30a9d2-38ef-4d66-8ff5-d94429c15de2Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:37:00 -070030:13falsefull44A Conversation about the Supreme Court with Professor Kent GreenfieldA Conversation about the Supreme Court with Professor Kent GreenfieldTanya talks to the Boston College Professor of Law, Dean’s Distinguished Scholar and former Supreme Court clerk about the leak; what a post-Roe world might look like; and what the Court means today.

]]>Tanya talks to the Boston College Professor of Law, Dean’s Distinguished Scholar and former Supreme Court clerk about the leak; what a post-Roe world might look like; and what the Court means today.

]]>dc137cee-5865-4594-80e7-adaf748e46c6Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:00 -070042:29falsefull44The State of our Mental HealthThe State of our Mental HealthTanya talks to psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere about sadness v. depression, the pathology of racism, and how to cultivate better mental health habits.

]]>Tanya talks to psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere about sadness v. depression, the pathology of racism, and how to cultivate better mental health habits.

]]>81b7f94c-d77b-492f-9885-339eae441fb8Thu, 19 May 2022 11:42:00 -070040:23falsefull44“The Best Beloved Thing Is Justice” - The New Book About Judge Dorothy W. Nelson“The Best Beloved Thing Is Justice” - The New Book About Judge Dorothy W. NelsonTanya talks to Judge Nelson (her first boss out of law school!) and Acting President of Santa Clara University Lisa Kloppenberg, about Lisa’s new book on the Judge’s extraordinary life.

]]>Tanya talks to Judge Nelson (her first boss out of law school!) and Acting President of Santa Clara University Lisa Kloppenberg, about Lisa’s new book on the Judge’s extraordinary life.

]]>b25cd082-a429-408a-bfe1-66a9e33d0f31Thu, 12 May 2022 03:00:00 -070030:16falsefull44Banning Books! Learning Math! Culture Wars! (Oh My!)Banning Books! Learning Math! Culture Wars! (Oh My!)How We Fight: Tanya talks to Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani about the Florida math book ban; schools as Culture War battlefields; and how we can better serve students who are clients of the public school system.

]]>How We Fight: Tanya talks to Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani about the Florida math book ban; schools as Culture War battlefields; and how we can better serve students who are clients of the public school system.

]]>4297f77b-afc1-47aa-86d1-33c7727c0cb2Thu, 05 May 2022 03:00:00 -070038:14falsefull44Special Re-Release: African-American History: The Gift that Gives All YearSpecial Re-Release: African-American History: The Gift that Gives All YearTanya talks to Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org, about filling in the gaps of history.

]]>Tanya talks to Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org, about filling in the gaps of history.

]]>0f23a0c1-b0f6-4fe4-8e28-1b3d606c112cThu, 21 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -070034:46falsefull44Special Re-Release: Russia’s War - China’s Lesson? Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’BrienSpecial Re-Release: Russia’s War - China’s Lesson? Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’BrienTanya talks to the former National Security Advisor about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the U.S. response; and the potential implications for China and Taiwan.

]]>Tanya talks to the former National Security Advisor about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the U.S. response; and the potential implications for China and Taiwan.

]]>286bc6a1-580c-450e-b2ef-23984a1cd3d1Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -070039:07falsefull44The Bright and the Beautiful - Art that Makes You Happy!The Bright and the Beautiful - Art that Makes You Happy!Tanya talks to artist, illustrator and entrepreneur Angie Quintanilla Coates about the art of keeping us on the bright side.

]]>Tanya talks to artist, illustrator and entrepreneur Angie Quintanilla Coates about the art of keeping us on the bright side.

]]>e61e9a20-c98a-462f-ba8f-8c0965e67807Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:05:00 -070025:18falsefull44Economics 101 - Tanya Talks to Economist Dr. Bill ConerlyEconomics 101 - Tanya Talks to Economist Dr. Bill ConerlyTanya talks to the “economic futurist” about the basics: what is inflation and why do we have it? What is the Fed and what are they up to? And what can we expect in the future?

]]>Tanya talks to the “economic futurist” about the basics: what is inflation and why do we have it? What is the Fed and what are they up to? And what can we expect in the future?

]]>84f97811-ebe0-47ce-824b-61705e8f54e0Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -070033:12falsefull44Tanya talks to Rear Admiral Sandy Adams, USN, Ret.Tanya talks to Rear Admiral Sandy Adams, USN, Ret.Tanya talks to the history-making Naval officer about service, supporters and detractors, and how to keep things moving forward.

]]>Tanya talks to the history-making Naval officer about service, supporters and detractors, and how to keep things moving forward.

]]>dfaf28fb-12ac-4b5f-8aca-c87013715e53Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:19:00 -070030:43falsefull44Russia’s War - China’s Lesson? Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’BrienRussia’s War - China’s Lesson? Tanya Talks to Ambassador Robert O’BrienTanya talks to the former National Security Advisor about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the U.S. response; and the potential implications for China and Taiwan.

]]>Tanya talks to the former National Security Advisor about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the U.S. response; and the potential implications for China and Taiwan.

]]>8f3b9bf7-c713-4a45-b0e7-b9c9dba78cc4Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -070039:07falsefull44Tanya Talks to Congressman Ro KhannaTanya Talks to Congressman Ro KhannaTanya talks to the member of the House Armed Services Committee about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the price of gas; and his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us.

]]>Tanya talks to the member of the House Armed Services Committee about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the price of gas; and his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us.

]]>ff6be02e-650f-4e80-b952-320459de379cThu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -070031:05falsefull44African-American History: The Gift that Gives All YearAfrican-American History: The Gift that Gives All YearTanya talks to Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org, about filling in the gaps of history.

]]>Tanya talks to Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org, about filling in the gaps of history.

]]>f94733d8-208f-4f1b-8d4b-a670753008bbMon, 28 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -070034:46falsefull44Special Re-Release: Tanya talks to Olympic Silver Medalist Kimberly GlassSpecial Re-Release: Tanya talks to Olympic Silver Medalist Kimberly GlassTanya talks to the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist about Olympic tragedy and triumph; the 2021 Games; and mental and physical wellness.

]]>Tanya talks to the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist about Olympic tragedy and triumph; the 2021 Games; and mental and physical wellness.

]]>c01d79b7-8516-4cb3-aa42-9589c57287cfThu, 24 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -070039:33falsefull44Tanya Talks Policing with Captain Marisa Barnes (KCPD - MO)Tanya Talks Policing with Captain Marisa Barnes (KCPD - MO)Tanya talks to the Kansas City police captain (her cousin!) about training officers and the importance of deescalation; building trust in communities and her own reactions when that trust is breached; and what life is sometimes like for African-American women in law enforcement. 

]]>Tanya talks to the Kansas City police captain (her cousin!) about training officers and the importance of deescalation; building trust in communities and her own reactions when that trust is breached; and what life is sometimes like for African-American women in law enforcement. 

]]>aea54e92-dc37-42b5-9cd8-26c25b916509Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -070037:53falsefull44Special Re-Release: The Fate of Facts with Jon MeachamSpecial Re-Release: The Fate of Facts with Jon MeachamTanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, Jon Meacham, about the rise of misinformation in the American political mainstream and his new podcast, Fate of Fact.

]]>Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, Jon Meacham, about the rise of misinformation in the American political mainstream and his new podcast, Fate of Fact.

]]>5665c641-3d17-4ca8-a893-b55c308bfc30Tue, 15 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -070025:27falsefull44How the West Was A Win (For a Minute) For African-AmericansHow the West Was A Win (For a Minute) For African-AmericansTanya talks to Tricia Martineau Wagner, author of various works about African-Americans in the American West, about some of the country’s unsung western heroes. (Did you know Biddy Mason was born enslaved before she won her freedom in court and then became one of L.A.’s largest landowners? More in the episode!)

]]>Tanya talks to Tricia Martineau Wagner, author of various works about African-Americans in the American West, about some of the country’s unsung western heroes. (Did you know Biddy Mason was born enslaved before she won her freedom in court and then became one of L.A.’s largest landowners? More in the episode!)

]]>8d9659c9-a42b-49d8-8627-8555a6d9318bThu, 10 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -070027:31falsefull44Special Black History Month Re-Release: Tanya Talks to Filmmaker Yoruba RichenSpecial Black History Month Re-Release: Tanya Talks to Filmmaker Yoruba RichenYoruba Richen, whose movie “How It Feels To Be Free” (PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel) tells the story of six African-American icons: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier, all of whom insisted on owning their artistic spaces on their own terms, and who are the forerunners for the opportunities that so many of us have today.

]]>Yoruba Richen, whose movie “How It Feels To Be Free” (PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel) tells the story of six African-American icons: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier, all of whom insisted on owning their artistic spaces on their own terms, and who are the forerunners for the opportunities that so many of us have today.

]]>945f4aec-7119-447c-a1ee-cae0f3d19d39Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:33:00 -070028:50falsefull44Special Release: The Supreme Court and the Theatre of PoliticsSpecial Release: The Supreme Court and the Theatre of PoliticsTanya talks to Russ Feingold, President of the American Constitution Society and former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, about picking Supreme Court justices, why ACS believes the Court should be reformed, and the high dramedy that has replaced political decision making.

]]>Tanya talks to Russ Feingold, President of the American Constitution Society and former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, about picking Supreme Court justices, why ACS believes the Court should be reformed, and the high dramedy that has replaced political decision making.

]]>1492d0dc-1c77-4062-b600-21b70c361752Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -070034:45falsefull44Tanya talks to Admiral Michelle J. Howard, USN, Ret.Tanya talks to Admiral Michelle J. Howard, USN, Ret.Tanya talks to the first African-American woman to command a Navy ship and the highest ranked woman in Naval history about her passion for service; rescuing a U.S. captain from Somali pirates; her advice to young people who feel disaffected and disengaged; and renaming Confederate monuments.

]]>Tanya talks to the first African-American woman to command a Navy ship and the highest ranked woman in Naval history about her passion for service; rescuing a U.S. captain from Somali pirates; her advice to young people who feel disaffected and disengaged; and renaming Confederate monuments.

]]>0bfe4fdf-88c5-41b6-b297-b9888c513d0dTue, 01 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -070038:47falsefull44Justice - Everyone’s Hope (Pt. 2)Justice - Everyone’s Hope (Pt. 2)At 15, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He wrote a brief that helped overturn his conviction and win his release, and now serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense. She is a social worker who treats victims of trauma, and who advocates a more nuanced approach to public safety.

Tanya talks to Elizer Darris, Co-Executive Director of the Minnesota Freedom Fund and Marika Reese, Executive Director of Ubuntu Care Services.

]]>At 15, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He wrote a brief that helped overturn his conviction and win his release, and now serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense. She is a social worker who treats victims of trauma, and who advocates a more nuanced approach to public safety.

Tanya talks to Elizer Darris, Co-Executive Director of the Minnesota Freedom Fund and Marika Reese, Executive Director of Ubuntu Care Services.

]]>b1fb08eb-2677-4cab-aa31-c5b6f6f5ca1eThu, 27 Jan 2022 07:05:00 -070024:52falsefull44Justice - Everyone’s Hope (Pt. 1)Justice - Everyone’s Hope (Pt. 1)At 15, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He wrote a brief that helped overturn his conviction and win his release, and now serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense. She is a social worker who treats victims of trauma, and who advocates a more nuanced approach to public safety.

Tanya talks to Elizer Darris, Co-Executive Director of the Minnesota Freedom Fund and Marika Reese, Executive Director of Ubuntu Care Services.

]]>At 15, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He wrote a brief that helped overturn his conviction and win his release, and now serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense. She is a social worker who treats victims of trauma, and who advocates a more nuanced approach to public safety.

Tanya talks to Elizer Darris, Co-Executive Director of the Minnesota Freedom Fund and Marika Reese, Executive Director of Ubuntu Care Services.

]]>483336a4-431d-48a3-8d81-b020ad28e81fTue, 25 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -070031:26falsefull44Don’t Be Bullied By the Rise of Lies!Don’t Be Bullied By the Rise of Lies!Tanya talks to Washington Post reporter Sarah Ellison about the continuing assault on truth and what fairness requires of journalists.

]]>Tanya talks to Washington Post reporter Sarah Ellison about the continuing assault on truth and what fairness requires of journalists.

]]>8c4f61d2-9800-4b15-aac1-b4f262768571Wed, 05 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -070031:12falsefull44A Look Back at 2021 on The Tanya Acker Show-and Here’s to 2022!A Look Back at 2021 on The Tanya Acker Show-and Here’s to 2022!Tanya takes a look back at 2021 and gives a big thank you to our listeners. Here’s another one: THANK YOU. Happy New Year!

]]>Tanya takes a look back at 2021 and gives a big thank you to our listeners. Here’s another one: THANK YOU. Happy New Year!

]]>faa7af7a-836e-4b91-acc4-9ccbd4dd3d4eWed, 29 Dec 2021 10:20:00 -070007:15falsefull33A Veteran Newsman Talks The News Business - Plus, Vive La France!A Veteran Newsman Talks The News Business - Plus, Vive La France!Tanya talks to Lloyd Grove about how the news business has changed; the problem of news deserts; the difference between fairness and objectivity and what’s next for him in his 45-year career after his move to France.

]]>Tanya talks to Lloyd Grove about how the news business has changed; the problem of news deserts; the difference between fairness and objectivity and what’s next for him in his 45-year career after his move to France.

]]>6fb826e5-3a01-4cf9-8f58-82d5733e95a0Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -070028:30falsefull33Get A Will in Case of Fights With Cousin X! Save Your Land! Plant Trees and Grow Your $! Tanya and Jennie Stephens Explain Why and How.Get A Will in Case of Fights With Cousin X! Save Your Land! Plant Trees and Grow Your $! Tanya and Jennie Stephens Explain Why and How.Tanya talks to the CEO of the Center for Heirs Property Preservation about the importance of a will; how family disputes can threaten shared property held without one; and why holding on to the land matters.

]]>Tanya talks to the CEO of the Center for Heirs Property Preservation about the importance of a will; how family disputes can threaten shared property held without one; and why holding on to the land matters.

]]>685c4ef0-92ee-4796-8626-02c0c135d5a1Wed, 15 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -070028:47falsefull33Chris Cuomo, The Rules and the Why of It AllChris Cuomo, The Rules and the Why of It AllTanya talks to Stephen Battaglio, Staff Writer for the Los Angeles Times, about the rules of journalism; what led to Chris Cuomo’s downfall at CNN; and whether he can find a way back. 

]]>Tanya talks to Stephen Battaglio, Staff Writer for the Los Angeles Times, about the rules of journalism; what led to Chris Cuomo’s downfall at CNN; and whether he can find a way back. 

]]>9a2224a9-d7d9-4479-abe7-392906ee2382Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -070032:50falsefull33Tanya talks to Hal WilliamsTanya talks to Hal WilliamsTanya talks to the iconic actor about carving out his own path during his 52 years in the entertainment industry and his advice for young people today.

]]>Tanya talks to the iconic actor about carving out his own path during his 52 years in the entertainment industry and his advice for young people today.

]]>955803dc-13a8-4a00-9637-bfed08737d62Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -070033:19falsefull33Sauce v. Gravy - Tanya talks to Judge Patricia DiMangoSauce v. Gravy - Tanya talks to Judge Patricia DiMangoTanya talks to her Hot Bench co-host about her new book, From the Kitchen to the Courtroom: Doing Justice to Pasta.

]]>Tanya talks to her Hot Bench co-host about her new book, From the Kitchen to the Courtroom: Doing Justice to Pasta.

]]>ac55757a-b3af-4269-8484-0d8d6a06dae5Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -070035:12falsefull33Tanya Talks Music with Kelefa SannehTanya Talks Music with Kelefa SannehTanya talks to the author of Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres, about the significance of musical genres; our fandom and our tastes; and some of music’s most powerful moments.

]]>Tanya talks to the author of Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres, about the significance of musical genres; our fandom and our tastes; and some of music’s most powerful moments.

]]>0de089d1-87d6-4629-9f66-20889390664dMon, 29 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -070039:23falsefull33Re-Release: The Day that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Showed UpRe-Release: The Day that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Showed UpHappy holidays! This week we're re-releasing Tanya's talk with the legendary songwriters and music producers about their new album, Volume One.

]]>Happy holidays! This week we're re-releasing Tanya's talk with the legendary songwriters and music producers about their new album, Volume One.

]]>22ec61d2-7500-4b87-b3ba-e0735b2795a1Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -070029:32falsefull33A Conversation About Justice: Tanya talks to Hot Bench’s Judge Michael CorrieroA Conversation About Justice: Tanya talks to Hot Bench’s Judge Michael CorrieroTanya talks to her Hot Bench co-host about his 28-years on the New York bench, his successful efforts to create systems for rehabilitating juvenile offenders, and how his own upbringing inspired a passion for justice and fairness.

]]>Tanya talks to her Hot Bench co-host about his 28-years on the New York bench, his successful efforts to create systems for rehabilitating juvenile offenders, and how his own upbringing inspired a passion for justice and fairness.

]]>55d0ef30-0091-4628-94fe-f3113ecc1a7aWed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -070001:01:51falsefull33The Rage of Innocence: Tanya talks to Professor Kristin HenningThe Rage of Innocence: Tanya talks to Professor Kristin HenningTanya talks to the author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth about how the fear of Black children creates racial disparities in the criminal justice system; how we can (and must) do better; and why everyone should care. 

]]>Tanya talks to the author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth about how the fear of Black children creates racial disparities in the criminal justice system; how we can (and must) do better; and why everyone should care. 

]]>b4c05327-ed78-4ea4-aeef-6f3ad7c374b5Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -070042:14falsefull33Dance as Conversation with Jamila GlassDance as Conversation with Jamila GlassTanya talks to Jamila Glass. Tanya talks to the series choreographer of Dear White People and artistic director of the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company about communicating through the art of dance, following passions, and kicking imposter syndrome to the curb as often as possible.

]]>Tanya talks to Jamila Glass. Tanya talks to the series choreographer of Dear White People and artistic director of the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company about communicating through the art of dance, following passions, and kicking imposter syndrome to the curb as often as possible.

]]>e36ae171-5622-4848-9230-c9b55507aeeaWed, 10 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -070032:15falsefull33How Danielle Walker Made Food Her MedicineHow Danielle Walker Made Food Her MedicineTanya talks to the New York Times bestselling author and self-trained chef about how her approach to food laid the groundwork for her journey to wellness, and why healthy/delicious cuisine is the new black. 

]]>Tanya talks to the New York Times bestselling author and self-trained chef about how her approach to food laid the groundwork for her journey to wellness, and why healthy/delicious cuisine is the new black. 

]]>33817a4c-146b-4958-a0b6-13bec0b8d6feWed, 03 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -070031:12falsefull33The Meaning of MoneyThe Meaning of MoneyTanya talks to author, educator and wealth justice activist Chloe McKenzie about money and our relationship to it.

]]>Tanya talks to author, educator and wealth justice activist Chloe McKenzie about money and our relationship to it.

]]>726c8597-91f7-415f-a9f0-d644bb5f0c09Wed, 27 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -070037:07falsefull33Re-Release: Tanya Talks Vaccines with Dr. Sherril RieuxRe-Release: Tanya Talks Vaccines with Dr. Sherril RieuxThis week, we present a rerelease of Tanya's talk with Dr. Sherril Rieux (an actual physician as opposed to the Facebook variety). They discuss the basis for vaccine hesitancy in certain communities and why people should get vaccinated now. Come back next Wednesday for new episodes of The Tanya Acker Show!

]]>This week, we present a rerelease of Tanya's talk with Dr. Sherril Rieux (an actual physician as opposed to the Facebook variety). They discuss the basis for vaccine hesitancy in certain communities and why people should get vaccinated now. Come back next Wednesday for new episodes of The Tanya Acker Show!

]]>89ad394e-2183-41b7-89ec-79b3f84b2652Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -070027:08falsefull33Tanya talks to Olympic Silver Medalist Kimberly GlassTanya talks to Olympic Silver Medalist Kimberly GlassTanya talks to the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist about Olympic tragedy and triumph; the 2021 Games; and mental and physical wellness.

]]>Tanya talks to the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist about Olympic tragedy and triumph; the 2021 Games; and mental and physical wellness.

]]>9ae22a7e-4a0e-4341-a022-cc531bbc978eThu, 05 Aug 2021 06:25:00 -070040:20falsefull22History Unsilenced: Tanya Talks to DeNeen L. BrownHistory Unsilenced: Tanya Talks to DeNeen L. BrownTanya talks to Washington Post reporter DeNeen L. Brown about her film, Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten; her reporting about the Black Wall Street massacre that led to the film; and why telling true stories still matters.

]]>Tanya talks to Washington Post reporter DeNeen L. Brown about her film, Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten; her reporting about the Black Wall Street massacre that led to the film; and why telling true stories still matters.

]]>efc4966b-4f07-4864-ba40-d11dedf3127fFri, 30 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -070035:27falsefull22The Day that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Showed UpThe Day that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Showed UpTanya talks to the legendary songwriters and music producers about their new album, Volume One.

]]>Tanya talks to the legendary songwriters and music producers about their new album, Volume One.

]]>7b4a51d4-3dc0-4853-afa0-6b9b379bdb87Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -070026:55falsefull22Defending Democracy from DoomDefending Democracy from DoomTanya talks to Seth David Radwell, author of American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation, about the disunity that is a part of the nation’s DNA and how to keep the breach from breaking us apart. 

]]>Tanya talks to Seth David Radwell, author of American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation, about the disunity that is a part of the nation’s DNA and how to keep the breach from breaking us apart. 

]]>a45236f9-5780-4fcf-aa34-9bfbf62eec7fThu, 08 Jul 2021 10:10:00 -070034:21falsefull22Tanya Talks the Fate of Facts with Jon MeachamTanya Talks the Fate of Facts with Jon MeachamTanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, Jon Meacham, about the rise of misinformation in the American political mainstream and his new podcast, Fate of Fact.

]]>Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, Jon Meacham, about the rise of misinformation in the American political mainstream and his new podcast, Fate of Fact.

]]>dfe96514-2ad0-4a33-85c1-88dadeb18ebcThu, 03 Jun 2021 09:40:00 -070039:20falsefull22Tanya talks to former Biden Advisor, Moe VelaTanya talks to former Biden Advisor, Moe VelaTanya talks to Moe Vela about prospects for bipartisanship; how to move forward when times are dark; and growing American Dreams on his new show, "Unicorn Hunters."

]]>Tanya talks to Moe Vela about prospects for bipartisanship; how to move forward when times are dark; and growing American Dreams on his new show, "Unicorn Hunters."

]]>2ef5c1ca-5abe-4c31-a74e-9d981817e787Mon, 24 May 2021 03:00:00 -070033:49falsefull22Tanya Talks Vaccines with Dr. Sherril RieuxTanya Talks Vaccines with Dr. Sherril RieuxTanya talks to Dr. Sherril Rieux (an actual physician as opposed to the Facebook variety) about the basis for vaccine hesitancy in certain communities and why people should get vaccinated now

]]>Tanya talks to Dr. Sherril Rieux (an actual physician as opposed to the Facebook variety) about the basis for vaccine hesitancy in certain communities and why people should get vaccinated now

]]>d1ba17c0-b01c-4424-baa0-aebd081f90ffThu, 13 May 2021 03:15:00 -070027:02falsefull22Tanya talks to the High School Sweethearts Who Make Work FunTanya talks to the High School Sweethearts Who Make Work FunTanya talks to Linda and George Meyers about turning their passion for fun and travel into their business, Cook in Tuscany. 

]]>Tanya talks to Linda and George Meyers about turning their passion for fun and travel into their business, Cook in Tuscany. 

]]>475f8a14-9400-4b2d-93c2-cca7da715a0fFri, 07 May 2021 03:00:00 -070032:10falsefull22Tanya Talks to Christopher Thomas from Judge Judy and Hot BenchTanya Talks to Christopher Thomas from Judge Judy and Hot BenchTanya talks to the 25-yr Judge Judy veteran and Hot Bench veteran about grilling litigants when the grilling is over, and how Texans pay it forward.

]]>Tanya talks to the 25-yr Judge Judy veteran and Hot Bench veteran about grilling litigants when the grilling is over, and how Texans pay it forward.

]]>e95a46b1-5578-4104-8fd2-58e26faa84adThu, 29 Apr 2021 10:08:00 -070030:50falsefull22“Cancel Culture” and the Era of Outrage“Cancel Culture” and the Era of OutrageTanya talks Cancel Culture with Robby Soave, a senior editor at Reason. Who gets cancelled and when do we care? Do they deserve it and who gets forgiven? Is forgiveness even possible in the age of the Internet?

]]>Tanya talks Cancel Culture with Robby Soave, a senior editor at Reason. Who gets cancelled and when do we care? Do they deserve it and who gets forgiven? Is forgiveness even possible in the age of the Internet?

]]>cdace56f-ca16-4e66-8fbd-d2a485ce452bFri, 26 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -070042:48falsefull22Tanya Talks to Filmmaker Yoruba RichenTanya Talks to Filmmaker Yoruba RichenYoruba Richen, whose movie “How It Feels To Be Free” (PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel) tells the story of six African-American icons: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier, all of whom insisted on owning their artistic spaces on their own terms, and who are the forerunners for the opportunities that so many of us have today.

]]>Yoruba Richen, whose movie “How It Feels To Be Free” (PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel) tells the story of six African-American icons: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier, all of whom insisted on owning their artistic spaces on their own terms, and who are the forerunners for the opportunities that so many of us have today.

]]>b8ef4f8b-db90-4efb-bdb6-9a1835d5d5b6Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -070033:05falsefull22Staying Sane During the Insanity: Tanya talks to Dr. Nzinga HarrisonStaying Sane During the Insanity: Tanya talks to Dr. Nzinga HarrisonTanya talks to Dr. Nzinga Harrison, host of the In Recovery podcast and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, about staying mentally healthy when the world seems to be going nuts. 

]]>Tanya talks to Dr. Nzinga Harrison, host of the In Recovery podcast and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, about staying mentally healthy when the world seems to be going nuts. 

]]>1421aa63-0f3c-4946-92b0-0e8d9e0d3707Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:13:00 -070036:15falsefull22Tanya Talks to Dr. Gretchen Sorin, Co-Director of PBS’ “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America”Tanya Talks to Dr. Gretchen Sorin, Co-Director of PBS’ “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America”Freedom is about the ability to move. In this episode, Tanya talks to Dr. Gretchen Sorin about how African-Americans dismantled barriers to their freedom of movement, and created their own pathways to realizing the American Dream. 

]]>Freedom is about the ability to move. In this episode, Tanya talks to Dr. Gretchen Sorin about how African-Americans dismantled barriers to their freedom of movement, and created their own pathways to realizing the American Dream. 

]]>4e3fb2a6-4911-45fe-8e43-4b647a7ee9afWed, 03 Feb 2021 10:40:00 -070030:44falsefull22Tanya talks to Director Stanley NelsonTanya talks to Director Stanley NelsonTanya interviews the Emmy-winning director of the Netflix documentary, Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy, about his compelling reexamination of the 1980’s epidemic. 

]]>Tanya interviews the Emmy-winning director of the Netflix documentary, Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy, about his compelling reexamination of the 1980’s epidemic. 

]]>2b332211-0fde-4c8e-89fe-08919cd85218Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -070023:50falsefull22Now You Know Why We Love Our Constitution!Now You Know Why We Love Our Constitution!Tanya talks to Peter Schuck, Simeon E. Baldwin Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale University and nationally renowned legal scholar, about the many constitutional dramas we’ve just lived.  

]]>Tanya talks to Peter Schuck, Simeon E. Baldwin Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale University and nationally renowned legal scholar, about the many constitutional dramas we’ve just lived.  

]]>31b320dd-74fd-41c9-a161-8fcd86c3c334Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:35:00 -070035:40falsefull22Confronting American Terrorists, the Inauguration, and Moving ForwardConfronting American Terrorists, the Inauguration, and Moving ForwardTanya talks to National Security Analyst and former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Juliette Kayyem about domestic terrorism, the Biden/Harris Inauguration, and our shared path forward.

]]>Tanya talks to National Security Analyst and former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Juliette Kayyem about domestic terrorism, the Biden/Harris Inauguration, and our shared path forward.

]]>6435f231-cf65-42ee-a9f2-36e8786591beTue, 19 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -070038:38falsefull22The Supreme Court, the Trump Lawsuits and Free SpeechThe Supreme Court, the Trump Lawsuits and Free SpeechTanya talks to Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and co-host of the Slate Political Gabfest, about the Supreme Court, the Trump Lawsuits and free speech. 

]]>Tanya talks to Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and co-host of the Slate Political Gabfest, about the Supreme Court, the Trump Lawsuits and free speech. 

]]>44ef6291-b655-4c52-b650-58bd4b58e415Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:20:00 -070025:20falsefull22The Attack on America - January 6, 2021The Attack on America - January 6, 2021Tanya talks to the hosts of Pod Is A Woman about the attack on the Capitol by domestic terrorists, the atmosphere that led up to it, and where we go from here.

]]>Tanya talks to the hosts of Pod Is A Woman about the attack on the Capitol by domestic terrorists, the atmosphere that led up to it, and where we go from here.

]]>504eb8ed-36c5-40b9-9ffe-2e45d5908783Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -070041:11falsefull22Governing in the Age of AngerGoverning in the Age of AngerTanya talks to Alabama Representatives Mike Ball (R) and Anthony Daniels (D) about compromise in the Age of Anger; the Georgia elections; and what they think their respective parties must do.

]]>Tanya talks to Alabama Representatives Mike Ball (R) and Anthony Daniels (D) about compromise in the Age of Anger; the Georgia elections; and what they think their respective parties must do.

]]>b755ad19-92d6-44c6-b86f-c9eb74205d35Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -070049:26falsefull11She Said She Was Fired for Being Gay... So She Ran For Office and WonShe Said She Was Fired for Being Gay... So She Ran For Office and WonTanya Talks to Sheriff-Elect Charmaine McGuffey, the first woman and the first openly LGBTQ sheriff in Hamilton County, Ohio.

]]>Tanya Talks to Sheriff-Elect Charmaine McGuffey, the first woman and the first openly LGBTQ sheriff in Hamilton County, Ohio.

]]>c3ffda6d-ba62-4231-82c7-66758144e45fFri, 13 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -070025:27falsefull11Tanya talks to Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer, producer and director Ann DruyanTanya talks to Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer, producer and director Ann DruyanTanya talks to Ann Druyan about space, love, facts, and voting. Plus, how to come back when people laugh at you for being smart and curious. And also, VOTE.

]]>Tanya talks to Ann Druyan about space, love, facts, and voting. Plus, how to come back when people laugh at you for being smart and curious. And also, VOTE.

]]>cb9c341d-9cfd-4ee9-ab21-ab8440b2d15fTue, 03 Nov 2020 14:22:00 -070046:14falsefull1145 Years in the News Business: Tanya talks to Dateline NBC correspondent Josh Mankiewicz45 Years in the News Business: Tanya talks to Dateline NBC correspondent Josh MankiewiczTanya talks to Josh Mankiewicz about Dateline’s success; respecting the stories of crime victims; and how the news business has changed over the past 45 years.

]]>Tanya talks to Josh Mankiewicz about Dateline’s success; respecting the stories of crime victims; and how the news business has changed over the past 45 years.

]]>d5f23c9c-d9cb-43b4-ac93-c86bf62fd91fFri, 30 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -070034:32falsefull11Bipartisan Buddies to Bitter Impeachments: Tanya talks to David Kennerly (Pt. 3)Bipartisan Buddies to Bitter Impeachments: Tanya talks to David Kennerly (Pt. 3)In Part 3 of our interview with David Kennerly, Tanya talks to the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer about his experiences with the nation’s political leaders. To watch our video interview, accompanied by David's photography, visit www.tanyaackershow.com.

]]>In Part 3 of our interview with David Kennerly, Tanya talks to the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer about his experiences with the nation’s political leaders. To watch our video interview, accompanied by David's photography, visit www.tanyaackershow.com.

]]>7aa7a91f-b55f-4561-9905-2ba3a8536fdcTue, 27 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -070048:01falsefull11Who are we America? Tanya Talks to David Kennerly (Pt. 2)Who are we America? Tanya Talks to David Kennerly (Pt. 2)In Part 2, Tanya talks to the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer about his experiences as a wartime photographer in Vietnam, a conflict that provoked bitter division among Americans.

]]>In Part 2, Tanya talks to the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer about his experiences as a wartime photographer in Vietnam, a conflict that provoked bitter division among Americans.

]]>0ae8c112-9823-49b1-b563-479def9af06fTue, 20 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -070019:52falsefull11Justice, Fairness, and Safety: Tanya Talks to DA Rachael RollinsJustice, Fairness, and Safety: Tanya Talks to DA Rachael RollinsTanya talks to Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins about justice, holding the system accountable, rejecting false choices, and keeping communities safe. 

]]>Tanya talks to Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins about justice, holding the system accountable, rejecting false choices, and keeping communities safe. 

]]>4ff10c53-9138-4ba0-8af2-1aef81e277f4Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:02:00 -070049:41falsefull11Who Are We America? Tanya Talks to Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer, David Kennerly (Part 1)Who Are We America? Tanya Talks to Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer, David Kennerly (Part 1)In Part 1, Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning Photographer David Kennerly about some of the key moments in American cultural and political history that he has captured on camera.

]]>In Part 1, Tanya talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning Photographer David Kennerly about some of the key moments in American cultural and political history that he has captured on camera.

]]>4c9e977d-dcd0-4845-9818-22325f67affdThu, 08 Oct 2020 13:38:00 -070031:33falsefull11My Book!My Book!My new book, “Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court”, is now available wherever you do your reading!

For more visit: www.tanyaackershow.com

]]>My new book, “Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court”, is now available wherever you do your reading!

For more visit: www.tanyaackershow.com

]]>ffab5ba2-bee0-4774-9f12-47cce08c80b2Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:45:00 -070002:58falsefull11“Agents of Chaos”“Agents of Chaos”Tanya talks to Javier Alberto Botero, co-director and lead producer of the new HBO film about Russian interference in the 2016 election and its implications for 2020.

]]>Tanya talks to Javier Alberto Botero, co-director and lead producer of the new HBO film about Russian interference in the 2016 election and its implications for 2020.

]]>012e088d-de96-4050-b57f-0cfec41556eeMon, 05 Oct 2020 11:45:00 -070044:20falsefull11Superspreading, Herd Immunity, and Why COVID-19 Is So DangerousSuperspreading, Herd Immunity, and Why COVID-19 Is So DangerousTanya talks to Philip Felgner, Ph.D, Director of the Vaccine Research and Development Center at the University of California Irvine.

]]>Tanya talks to Philip Felgner, Ph.D, Director of the Vaccine Research and Development Center at the University of California Irvine.

]]>baed4960-454a-484e-b819-b5d61572c599Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:05:00 -070021:40falsefull11Stars and Strife: A Conversation with Director David SmickStars and Strife: A Conversation with Director David SmickTanya talks to David Smick about his new film Stars and Strife, available on Starz, which explores America’s culture of hate.

]]>Tanya talks to David Smick about his new film Stars and Strife, available on Starz, which explores America’s culture of hate.

]]>ed82d85e-36a2-4753-80df-2693d76e478aWed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -070048:08falsefull11No More False Choices - Doing Justice and Safety At The Same TimeNo More False Choices - Doing Justice and Safety At The Same TimeTanya talks to Nick Turner, President of the Vera Institute of Justice, about public safety and criminal justice reform.

]]>Tanya talks to Nick Turner, President of the Vera Institute of Justice, about public safety and criminal justice reform.

]]>5e64d7ab-a27e-44d4-8181-4d7c5de41455Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -070046:38falsefull11Mo’Kelly Talks Roger Stone and RacismMo’Kelly Talks Roger Stone and RacismTanya talks to Mo’Kelly, host of the 3-time award-winning Mo’Kelly Show (heard on the #1 news/talk station in America, KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles and also on iHeartRadio) about racism, gaslighting, the dangers of a fact-free world and how to carry on and win when someone comes at you sideways. 

]]>Tanya talks to Mo’Kelly, host of the 3-time award-winning Mo’Kelly Show (heard on the #1 news/talk station in America, KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles and also on iHeartRadio) about racism, gaslighting, the dangers of a fact-free world and how to carry on and win when someone comes at you sideways. 

]]>e35fc55d-6f52-4bcc-99b4-c3fe5bc9edecTue, 01 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -070037:45falsefull11Students in Court, Why We Love Rule of Law and the Upside of VampiresStudents in Court, Why We Love Rule of Law and the Upside of Vampiresvia Knit]]>via Knit]]>b28d5c7026fa80f3756290e747a6d7c2.mp3Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:58:00 -070026:12falsefull11Tanya talks to Heather Gerken, Dean and Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor of Law at Yale Law School, about students making change; what "rule of law" means; and how vampires make for happy families.Lawless LitigationLawless LitigationFrom deceased billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's child support battle, to Roman Polanski's travails with the government, to a knock down, drag out fight over Winnie-the-Pooh, Tanya talks to three power lawyers about how bad court can get and how they responded when the other side didn't play fairly. With Attorneys Paul Derby, Chad Hummel and Michael Trope.

]]>From deceased billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's child support battle, to Roman Polanski's travails with the government, to a knock down, drag out fight over Winnie-the-Pooh, Tanya talks to three power lawyers about how bad court can get and how they responded when the other side didn't play fairly. With Attorneys Paul Derby, Chad Hummel and Michael Trope.

]]>245dc9ff-a959-40a8-8e5b-fd7abd70587eTue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -070049:16falsefull11Don't Tell Me I Can't: Sarah Van Patten, principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, on Fulfilling Your Purpose and Dancing While (Very) PregnantDon't Tell Me I Can't: Sarah Van Patten, principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, on Fulfilling Your Purpose and Dancing While (Very) PregnantTanya talks to Sarah Van Patten, principal dancer with the San Francisco ballet, whose pregnancy didn't keep her from lighting up the stage and living her art.

]]>Tanya talks to Sarah Van Patten, principal dancer with the San Francisco ballet, whose pregnancy didn't keep her from lighting up the stage and living her art.

]]>0f6f9879-c2bc-4424-9256-6bb9dadcb174Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 -070031:38falsefull11A Conversation with Officer Byrd from the "Judge Judy" ShowA Conversation with Officer Byrd from the "Judge Judy" ShowJoin Tanya for a conversation with Officer Petri Hawkins Byrd, bailiff on the three-time Emmy Award-winning Judge Judy program. Tanya and Officer Byrd talk about his path to working with Judge Judy; his commitment to working with kids and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the African-American community; and some little-known historical heroes who can motivate and inspire us all.

]]>Join Tanya for a conversation with Officer Petri Hawkins Byrd, bailiff on the three-time Emmy Award-winning Judge Judy program. Tanya and Officer Byrd talk about his path to working with Judge Judy; his commitment to working with kids and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the African-American community; and some little-known historical heroes who can motivate and inspire us all.

]]>7af478af-370f-41f5-a9c9-1e732e2e755dTue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -070035:51falsefull11Let's Avoid A New Civil WarLet's Avoid A New Civil WarTanya speaks to Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, the youngest and first African-American House Minority Leader in Alabama history. Representative Daniels discusses the backstory behind some of our political theatrics; why we should spend more money educating kids instead of jailing them; and how to keep American democracy healthy.

]]>Tanya speaks to Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, the youngest and first African-American House Minority Leader in Alabama history. Representative Daniels discusses the backstory behind some of our political theatrics; why we should spend more money educating kids instead of jailing them; and how to keep American democracy healthy.

]]>a1c88ddd-917c-481f-a5dc-3c31207eaa98Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -070020:57falsefull11