The Moynihan Report
The Moynihan Report
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The Moynihan Report is an in-depth 1-on-1 interview program broadcast live from 2WAY’s New York studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5pm EST. Hosted by Michael Moynihan (The Fifth Column, VICE News), the show centers around lively conversations with the most influential people in culture, politics, media, and beyond–not just to unpack their opinions on current events, but to better understand what makes them tick. Each episode also includes the opportunity for Michael and guests to engage with the live at-home audience via the 2WAY platform.The Moynihan Report is proud to have the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) as its official launch partner. To learn more about FIRE’s work defending and promoting the value of free speech for all Americans, please follow the link and subscribe: https://www.thefire.org/news/subscrib... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The show explores themes related to culture, politics, and media, focusing on understanding the personalities and motivations behind prominent public figures. For instance, recent episodes include interviews with Anthony Weiner discussing topics such as personal redemption and the ramifications of public cancellation.
The Moynihan Report is an in-depth 1-on-1 interview program broadcast live from 2WAY’s New York studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8pm EST.
Hosted by Michael Moynihan (The Fifth Column, VICE News), the show centers around lively conversations with the most influential people in culture, politics, media, and beyond–not just to unpack their opinions on current events, but to better understand what makes them tick. Each episode also includes the opportunity for Michael and guests to engage with the live at-home audience via the 2WAY platform.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Moynihan Report is an in-depth 1-on-1 interview program broadcast live from 2WAY’s New York studio
The U.S. says it is not a war. Reality looks different. Ships are being sunk in international waters. Militias are firing rockets across the region. Drones are crisscrossing the skies. Assassinations have become an instrument of statecraft. And the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil flows, is more dangerous than ever.
This week we’re joined by Emmy-nominated journalist Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani, former correspondent for VICE News Tonight, to unpack the strange geopolitical standoff between Washington and Tehran and the narrative that seems to hover over it all: the idea that Iran is perpetually on the verge of building a nuclear bomb.
(00:00) Introduction & Upcoming “Automation Nation” Live Event
(06:16) The Firing of Kristi Noem & DHS Spending Scandals
(18:46) Anthropic AI vs. The Department of Defense
(24:14) Middle East Conflict: Oil Prices & Iran’s Expanded Retaliation
(29:06) Interview with Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani Begins
(31:02) The Mood in Iran: Internet Blackouts & Cautious Optimism
(38:28) The Lack of a US “Grand Plan” for Post-Regime Iran
(42:56) The Plight of Political Prisoners & Evin Prison Strikes
(48:35) Civilian Casualties & Controlling the Information War
(54:21) Caroline’s Family History, US Moral Responsibility, & Book Recommendations
(1:03:23) Closing Remarks
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