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Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

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Hosted by Alec Baldwin

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488 episodes
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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

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From the Archives: Edie Falco

Host Alec Baldwin interviews Emmy-winning actress Edie Falco about her career, personal triumphs, and commitment to fostering a positive on-set environment.

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Daniel Immerwahr on American Empire - Past, Present, and Future

Alec Baldwin interviews historian Daniel Immerwahr about the past, present, and future of American empire, offering insights into its global impact.

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Oscar Nominee Josh Fox Invites you to "The Welcome Table"

Host Alec Baldwin interviews Oscar-nominated filmmaker Josh Fox about his new documentary "The Welcome Table" exploring global climate refugees.

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From the Archives: Edie Falco

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[…] But my mom was an actress. She did stuff at Arena Players and Farmingdale and Broad Hollow Theater and Huntington all around Long Island. But she had a job and she would do her plays in the weekends and at night. And I sort of thought, oh, your job. Many different jobs, but she was a DJ at WGLI, was a station on Long Island. She was a copywriter and she did a million different things. She decided she wanted a job and she would get it. But then at night she'd do her plays and I thought that's what you do when you want to be an actor. How many siblings do you have? I've got an older brother, younger brother, and a younger sister. […]
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What is Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin?

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

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This podcast updates daily.

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