92NY Talks

Join  New York Times  columnist David Brooks with renowned economist Tyler Cowen for a conversation about technology, morality, and finding humility in today's fractious political culture — in a live taping of Cowen's hit podcast  Conversations with Tyler . David Brooks' explorations of morality in contemporary politics and culture — the cultivation of spiritual and intellectual rigor through comp...

Join award-winning actor John Turturro for a conversation with  Happy Sad Confused 's Josh Horowitz about his Emmy-nominated performance in Apple TV+'s hit series  Severance , including clips from the show. Following a team of office workers at a mysterious company whose employees have undergone a procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives,  Severance  i...

The breakout star of HBO Max's Hacks , comedian Megan Stalter, is joined for conversation with Sarah Sherman about Too Much , the new series created by Lena Dunham. When Megan Stalter burst onto the scene as the hilariously brash (and slightly deluded) assistant/talent agent Kayla in  Hacks , critics and audiences immediately recognized her as a major new voice in comedy. Now, as the lead of Lena...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron  with fellow comedian Jim Gaffigan following a special screening of his new HBO comedy special,  Panicked . Hear Maron  and Gaffigan discuss how the new material evolved, making comedy in dark times, why he's decided to wrap up  WTF , and much more. The conversation was recorded July 31, 2025 at The 92nd Street Y, New...

Join Wall Street Journal's Josh Dawsey, The New York Times' Tyler Pager and The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf with Pulitzer Prize winner Maggie Haberman for a conversation about Donald Trump's stunning political comeback, what it means for America, and Dawsey, Pager, and Arnsdorf's new account of the election, 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America. "The whole wor...

Join acclaimed comedian and New York Times-bestselling author Zarna Garg for a special conversation with Ira Glass (This American Life) about her new Hulu stand-up special, Practical People Win. The conversation was recorded on July 18th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Ready to optimize your travel? Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy and "The Man Who Turned Credit-Card Points into an Empire" (The New York Times) relates secrets and tips from his bestselling book How to Win at Travel – and all you need to know to help you save money while upgrading your getaways. Recorded July 10, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Join Bridgewater founder and #1  New York Times -bestselling author and investor Ray Dalio for an urgent conversation about America's role in the global economy and debt — and his new book,  How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle . Ray Dalio, one of the preeminent investors of our time, anticipated the 2008 global financial crisis — and he has deep concerns about US government debt. Does government...

In  Who Knew , Barry Diller tells his story for the first time (and what a story it is). In a career spanning six extraordinary decades, Barry Diller has become one of the most successful executives in media history. Diller's ascent was meteoric, launching ABC-TV's Movie of the Week at age twenty-seven, becoming CEO of Paramount Pictures at age thirty-two, and launching the Fox TV network at age f...

In American Jewish life, few questions are as fraught — or as revealing — as this one: Is Donald Trump good for the Jews? For some, the answer lies in his record. As president, Trump moved the US embassy to Jerusalem, recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, brokered normalization deals between Israel and Arab states, and cast himself as an unflinching ally of the Jewish state. In re...

In this episode of 92NY talks, join the stars of the Netflix coming of age drama Ginny and Georgia , Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey. The series follows a mother and daughter with a mysterious past as they attempt to set up a life for themselves in a small New England town. Hear them discuss the making of the show, creating a new kind of teen drama, what's new this season, stories from the set, a...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join the hosts of the runaway hit podcast I've Had It, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan, for a conversation with Don Lemon about their debut book, Life is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches. The conversation was recorded on May 27th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join legendary futurist and inventor Ray Kurzweil for a mind-expanding conversation with tech visionary David S. Rose, exploring the astonishing implications of his new book, The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI. The conversation was recorded on May 18th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

In this episode of 92NY Talks , join legendary sportscaster Bob Costas in conversation with ESPN's Howard Bryant as they reflect on Costas' extraordinary career and his impact on the world of sports and media. From iconic broadcasts to principled cultural commentary, Costas offers sharp insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at where the game is headed next. The conversation was recorded...

Ever hear a story so ridiculous you think, there's no way that actually happened — only to Google it and realize, Oh wow, we're all lucky to be alive? That's basically the premise of SNAFU, the new book from actor, comedian, and history enthusiast Ed Helms. In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Ed Helms and Samantha Bee for an evening of laugh-out-loud storytelling, history you won't believe actuall...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join legendary cartoonist Robert Crumb, award-winning comics scholar and biographer Dan Nadel, and New Yorker staff writer Naomi Fry for an unforgettable conversation on the making of Crumb's iconic works, transforming the pressures of 1950s suburban America into a distinctive style, and more. The conversation was recorded on April 15th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, N...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Tom  Hanks  and writer E.A.  Hanks  for an evening of riveting storytelling, as father and daughter sit down to discuss The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road —E.A.  Hanks ' deeply personal and beautifully crafted new book.   The conversation was recorded on Apr 8, 2025 at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Joy Behar, Susan Lucci, Sherri Shepherd, and Judy Gold for an exclusive — and jaw-dropping — look inside the new off-Broadway comedy, My First Ex-Husband . They'll share their favorite stories — about women married to the mob, their jobs, their faith, money and, inevitably, the wrong man.   The conversation was recorded on March 19th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y,...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd as she discusses a captivating assortment of her most compelling style features and profiles from new book Notorious, a sly and chatty collection of some of her most notorious celebrity profile. The conversation was recorded on March 10th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

In this episode of 92NY talks, join two of Putin's most prominent critics for a compelling and timely discussion. Vladimir Kara-Murza, twice poisoned by Kremlin operatives and recently released from imprisonment in a landmark East-West prisoner exchange, brings firsthand insights into Putin's inner workings. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Senior Fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for H...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winning journalist Trymaine Lee and Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron on the power of reconciliation and confronting social inequity. They'll illustrate how simple conversation can help heal our society — and ourselves.   The conversation was recorded on February 12th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New Yor...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join LinkedIn co-founder, bestselling author, and Institute of Global Politics Carnegie Distinguished Fellow, Reid Hoffman, and former U.S. Secretary of State and IGP Faculty Advisory Board Chair Hillary Rodham Clinton as they have a conversation about our AI future. Drawing from his new book  Superagency , Hoffman explores how AI can amplify human potential and agen...

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Emmy Award-winning Susan Lucci as she celebrates the 55th anniversary of  All My Children with cast members Kelly Ripa, Jill Larson, Eden Riegel, Jennifer Bassey, and Francesca James, plus insights from Head Writer Lorraine Broderick and Casting Director Judy Blye Wilson—all moderated by TV legend Andy Cohen. The conversation was recorded on Jan 14, 2025 at 92nd...

In this episode of 92NY talks, join American astrophysicist, bestselling author, and science icon Neil deGrasse Tyson with journalist and author Fareed Zakaria as they revisit his very first book, Merlin's Tour of the Universe. This new, updated and revised edition takes his readers on an entertaining and edifying journey, answering questions big and small with authentic science.   The conversatio...

In this episode of 92NY talks, join Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel, co-creators of Apple TV+s  Shrinking , as they share behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the second season of the show. The conversation was recorded on Oct 15, 2024, in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.