Tim Miller

Political commentator, writer and host of The Bulwark podcast, Tim Miller, talks about the Trump administration, the Iran war, immigration and deportations, and the future of American elections.

John Bolton

Former national security advisor and UN Ambassador John Bolton discusses the Trump administration and current world politics.

Celine Gounder

Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News Medical Contributor, discusses current public health issues and how Americans can keep themselves informed and protected in a time of more frequent disease outbreaks.

Jasmine Crockett

In a time of government upheaval on the federal level, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett joins Evan to discuss her efforts to challenge and resist it, and offers ideas on how her party should respond as well.

Michele Norris

Peabody-award winning journalist Michele Norris examines the state of journalism in the United States and how her latest book, “Our Hidden Conversations,” provides a window into America’s views on race during a tumultuous time.

Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes, the former editor-at-large of the Bulwark, joins Evan to discuss the changing political climate across the country, particularly on the conservative side. Sykes provides insight on Trump, the election, and the key issues that will sway voters this election cycle.

Barbara McQuade

Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses the age of disinformation, the negative impacts of social media, and her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.

George W. Bush

In this special episode originally co-produced for 2021 SXSW by SXSW and The Texas Tribune, Evan interviews former President George W. Bush. They discuss current politics, baseball and immigration, the topic of President Bush’s book, “Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants.”

Ten Years of Overheard: Thought Leaders

To celebrate ten seasons of Overheard with Evan Smith, this special episode takes a look back at some of the thought leaders who have been on the show – politicians, activists and scientists. From President Obama to climate scientists, no topics were off the table.

Jonathan Alter (2010)

Jonathan Alter is an author and commentator, who was at Newsweek for close to three decades. He has written several New York Times best-sellers about American presidents.

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