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Martin McDonagh Isn’t Going to Murder Anyone, So He Makes Movies Instead | The Interview

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“Wild Horse Nine” is the latest movie from Martin McDonagh, who has several Oscar nominations for his earlier work — including “In Bruges,” “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” McDonagh joined David Marchese to talk about his career and the new film, which stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents deployed to Chile in 1973.

Topics: Martin McDonagh’s career and new film “Wild Horse Nine” · America’s actions in the world · “None of my characters are ever mouthpieces for my politics.” · Darkness and sadness in his work vs. his own happiness · Making art is hopeful · Being offensive vs. being provocative

What This Democrat’s Surge in Texas Says About the Midterms | Gina Hinojosa on ‘The Interview’

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In the upcoming 2026 elections, Democrats have hopes of winning big in Texas. While the Democratic candidate for Senate, James Talarico, has gotten most of the attention, another Democrat, Gina Hinojosa, has looked surprisingly competitive against the most powerful politician in the state: Gov. Greg Abbott, the Republican running for an unprecedented fourth term.

Topics: Gina Hinojosa is not a “sacrificial lamb” candidate · The fight against tech giants · Building a broad populist coalition · Growing up on the Texas-Mexico border · Why the Rio Grande Valley swung Republican · Immigration, ICE and border security

Bono and the Edge on Their Drugs of Choice | The Interview

261K views · 2w ago · 1:05:01

U2 is one of the biggest rock bands of all time, with hit albums including “The Joshua Tree” (1987), “Achtung Baby” (1991) and “All That You Can’t Leave Behind” (2000); some of the highest-grossing and most innovative tours ever; and 22 Grammys, among myriad other achievements.

Topics: What is U2's purpose now? · What ideas does Bono want in the mainstream? · The religious feelings in their music · What does success or failure look like for the new album? · Their first memories of each other · How they came to call themselves Bono and the Edge

She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning. | The Interview

529K views · 3w ago · 42:10

Guest: Mirjana Spoljaric

Are we in the middle of a new world war without realizing it? That’s the question Lulu Garcia-Navarro wanted to explore when she sat down with Mirjana Spoljaric, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The I.C.R.C. is a secretive organization that is not well known outside war zones. Unlike the American Red Cross, which deals with blood drives and American disaster relief, the I.C.R.C.

Topics: What is the International Committee of the Red Cross? · Why is Mirjana Spoljaric speaking out now? · Where Spoljaric has traveled and why it’s important · Have the rules of war been followed in Gaza? · Access to hostages in Gaza · Why does it matter how you treat your enemy?

Why Chris Rock Forgives His Canceled Friends | The Interview

643K views · 1mo ago · 1:02:57

Chris Rock joined David Marchese for an in-depth interview before the release of his new movie, “Misty Green.” Marchese writes: Chris Rock is inarguably one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time. From specials like his 1996 breakout, “Bring the Pain,” to his most recent, “Selective Outrage” in 2023, he has established himself as not only scabrously funny but also fearless and insightful when tackling race, politics, relationships — you name it.

Topics: Introducing Chris Rock and his new movie “Misty Green” · Hollywood's harshness and career compromises · Could "Bring the Pain" be made today? · Rosalind Eleazar's talent and success · People who are self-destructive · Empathy and writing “Misty Green”