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  • Connie Chung: Breaking Barriers In Broadcast News

    Connie Chung: Breaking Barriers In Broadcast News
    2024/10/25
    Connie Chung has made a historic career for herself in more ways than one — becoming the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News and the first Asian American to anchor any news program in America. Her long list of achievements leaves countless Americans in awe, with many wondering: how was she able to do it? In her new memoir 'Connie,' she gives us the answer. Connie discusses what it was like for her to rise in an industry dominated by white men, how she was able to get iconic interviews with people like Magic Johnson and Gary Condit, and how she currently feels about the complex landscape of journalism in America today. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 分
  • Creating the World's #1 Prayer App

    Creating the World's #1 Prayer App
    2024/10/23
    CEO & Co-Founder of Hallow, a Catholic app for prayer, Alex Jones was working in consulting when he began confronting a confusing truth: despite nothing being wrong, a constant feeling of emptiness and anxiety was constantly with him. After getting into meditation in hopes of addressing this, Alex became fascinated with the world of spirituality and the contemplative life that meditation brought him into. Within months, Alex had quit his job to follow a calling he couldn't ignore, combining the world of meditation and the word of Jesus into an app called Hallow. Alex discusses how he created what's now the #1 prayer app in the world, the role Alex hopes Hallow plays in helping people deepen their connection with God, and how crucial investing in spirituality can be to happiness and well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • How Yahya Sinwar's Death Impacts the Israel-Hamas War

    How Yahya Sinwar's Death Impacts the Israel-Hamas War
    2024/10/18
    Since October 7th of last year, Israeli troops have made it their mission to take down Hamas, the terrorist organization behind one of the bloodiest days in Israel's history. This week, Israel got a significant step closer to achieving this goal in Gaza, where they killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar -- a key architect in the October 7th attacks. Former NATO supreme allied commander Admiral James Stavridis discusses how crucial this is and how it could majorly impact the Israel-Hamas War. Later, they discuss Admiral Stavridis' new book 'The Restless Wave,' and what inspired him to write a story that embodies the relationship between love, war, and leadership. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 分
  • Captain Sam Brown: A Different Kind Of Battlefield

    Captain Sam Brown: A Different Kind Of Battlefield
    2024/10/16
    With Election Day right around the corner, Martha is joined by 2024 Nevada Senate Candidate, Captain Sam Brown. The Purple Heart recipient and best-selling author shares how his captivating “alive day” influenced his road to Election Day. He also discusses his opinions on important ballot measures and why he’s best fit to serve in the Nevada Senate. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • Eli Lake & How "Safety-ism" Is Threatening Journalism

    Eli Lake & How "Safety-ism" Is Threatening Journalism
    2024/10/11
    CBS News has made headlines this week, from reports of CBS leadership reprimanding 'CBS Mornings' anchor Tony Dokoupil for challenging author Ta-Nehisi Coates' views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to the questionable editing of Vice President Kamala Harris' interview on '60 Minutes.' Columnist for The Free Press Eli Lake weighs in on why these instances have become so prevalent in the news cycle, and how they reflect a much deeper problem growing in journalism: the move away from objectivity. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • Former PM Boris Johnson On Where the US & UK Stand On Israel

    Former PM Boris Johnson On Where the US & UK Stand On Israel
    2024/10/09
    As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, there are mixed opinions regarding whether Israel should target Iran's nuclear facilities. President Biden urges Israel to not go after these systems while former President Trump claims they are the first thing that should be targeted. Martha sits down with former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the thought process behind both of these view points, the political dynamics between the U.S., the U.K., and Israel as they stand against mutual adversaries, and how he feels about the current British government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • "The Greatest Battlefield Lifesaver in History": General Patrick Henry Brady

    "The Greatest Battlefield Lifesaver in History": General Patrick Henry Brady
    2024/10/04
    On this special episode, Martha joins live from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Gala in San Antonio, Texas — an annual event dedicated to honoring Medal of Honor recipients and those in the community who ensure these heroes' stories continue being told. She sits down with the Board President of this year's gala, Dan Pedrotti Jr., and Medal of Honor recipient General Patrick Henry Brady, who's known as "the greatest battlefield lifesaver in history," as he discusses the heroic acts that led to him receiving 85 medals for combat and valor. General Brady and Dan also share the work they're doing in schools across the country that aims to teach young people about the values of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • An Untold Story Classic: Analyzing the Life of O.J. Simpson

    An Untold Story Classic: Analyzing the Life of O.J. Simpson
    2024/10/04
    On October 3rd, 1995, O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murder in Los Angeles — the result of a historic trial that would transform the media and America in a way that remains impactful 29 years later. To look back on the life, trial, and ultimately death of O.J. Simpson, Martha is revisiting her conversation with the host of the 'Kennedy Saves the World' podcast, Kennedy, where she shares her memories of the O.J. case as someone who has reported on it throughout her career. They also weigh in on the allegations brought against Sean "Diddy" Combs, and how Kennedy feels about them in light of her having met Combs many times. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 分