Frank Buckley Interviews

As Frank is on vacation, Frank Buckley Interviews presents yet another "Best Of" mixtape. This week's theme is "brushes with danger."Producer Bobby curates excerpts from conversations with Michelle Dowd, author of Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult, Sara Dosa, director of the documentar Fire of Love, and Brad Meltzer, author of The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mstyslav Chernov is a Ukranian videographer, photojournalist, and filmmaker. His film 20 Days in Mariupol shows the shocking beginnings of the Russia-Ukraine war.About the film: A team of Ukrainian journalists from The Associated Press trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting atrocities of the Russian invasion. As the only international reporters who remain in the city, they capture what later become defining images of the war: dying children, mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital, and more. After nearly a decade covering international conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war for the AP, 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL is Mstyslav Chernov's first feature length film. Drawing on Chernov's daily news dispatches and personal footage of his own country at war, 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL is a vivid, harrowing account of civilians caught in the siege, as well as a window into what it's like to report from a conflict zone, and the impact of such journalism around the globe.See

George Takei is an actor, author and activist who is perhaps best known for playing Hikaru Sulu of the USS Enterprise on the original “Star Trek” television series. George is also the inspiration behind the musical “Allegiance,” which was based on the true life story of the Takei family during World War II. As Americans of Japanese descent, they were forced to leave their home and give up their family business in Los Angeles to live in an internment camp throughout the war. During this podcast, George talks about his family’s experience in the internment camps, about Star Trek and his cast mates, about his decision to come out and his advocacy for same sex marriage, and about having an asteroid named after him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode was originally released July 11, 2018.Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong is the owner of the Los Angeles Times and executive chairman of the Times and other publications that are part of the California News Group. He is also a biotech and pharmaceutical billionaire and the chairman and chief executive officer of NantWorks, a group of health-care and research companies. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/FrankBuckleyInterviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode originally aired in 2018.Doris Kearns Goodwin is a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author. Her book "Leadership in Turbulent Times" profiles Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson. During this podcast, Doris discusses the human qualities that all of these presidents possessed, she reveals personal experiences she had working with President Johnson, and she explains how the title of her new book and the histories of the presidents she profiles are relevant to our times today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neil Everett is a former ESPN Sportscenter anchor who worked as an anchor and host for the network for 23 years. He co-anchored his final Sportscenter from Los Angeles with his co-anchor of 14 years Stan Verette on June 23, 2023 amid parent company Disney's announced layoffs of 7,000 employees to cut costs.In his first interview since announcing his departure, Everett discusses his life and career, he reveals what it was like to work at ESPN, and he talks about his future plans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the podcast, we revisit conversations with Devo co-founder and composer Mark Mothersbaugh, and Curt Smith of the band Tears for Fears. For full show notes, visit KTLA.com/FrankBuckleyInterviews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Previously release February 15, 2023.Joe Torre is the National Baseball Hall of Fame former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and other teams who managed for 29 seasons during his career in Major League Baseball. He is one of the few managers who have won four or more World Series Titles. Torre was also a nine-time All-Star as a player and the National League MVP in 1971. KTLA viewers may also remember that he was an Angels TV broadcaster for several years. He now serves as Special Assistant to the Commissioner of MLB. Joe and his wife Ali are also the founders of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation which provides healing services to children who've been exposed to or experienced violence.During this podcast, Joe Torre discusses the 2022 season of the Los Angeles Dodgers and provides his opinions on how a team that won a historic 111 games in the regular season was so easily defeated by the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series. He also provides his perspective on the s

James Comey served as the seventh Director of the FBI, from 2013 until 2017, when he was fired by then-president Donald Trump. He is also the author of the new crime novel "Central Park West."In this episode of the podcast, Comey discusses his time as FBI Director, including the controversial investigations into Hillary Clinton's handling of official State Department emails, and Russian meddling in the 2016 elections. Comey also addresses his critics, gives his assessment on the current state of the FBI, and discusses his novel and transition into a writer of fiction books.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elise Hu is an NPR host-at-large based in Culver City and was the founding bureau chief and international correspondent for NPR's, Seoul, South Korea office. She is the author of the new book "Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K Beauty Capital." During this podcast, Hu discusses the Korean obsession with beauty and beauty products that she observed and reported on during her tenure in South Korea. She talks about the cultural pressures the beauty industry has placed on people especially women. And she reveals how those pressures affected her personally.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Siddharth Kara is a researcher and activist on modern slavery. He is a British Academy Global Professor and an Associate Professor of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery at Nottingham University and an adjunct professor at UCLA. He is also an author. His new book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.During this podcast, Professor Kara reveals how the mining of cobalt, an essential component for the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that power our laptops, tablets, smartphones, and electric vehicles, is resulting in misery and death for the people who dig it out of the earth. He points the finger of blame at tech companies and suggests how consumers can make a difference to their plight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Lui is a news anchor for MSNBC. and the director of the documentary "Unconditional" focusing on the loved ones of people suffering from difficult physical illnesses and mental and emotional challenges who become their caregivers. Lui's personal story of caring for his father as he struggled with Alzheimer's and dementia.During this podcast, Lui discusses the making of "Unconditional," and takes us inside his family's efforts and his personal efforts to care for his father. He also shares the stories of other families featured in the documentary, and he offers listeners information on what they can do if they are faced with the difficult task of caring for a loved one.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to the Gun Violence Archive, in 2023 alone, there have now been more than 200 mass shootings in America.Author and journalist Mark Follman details the work of psychologists, FBI agents, and others working in the field of behavioral threat assessment who are working to stop mass shootings before they happen in the book "Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America." During this podcast, Follman reveals the ways in which some mass shootings have been prevented. He takes us to a community that is successfully employing the lessons learned over decades of mass shootings in America to make their schools and community less susceptible to mass shootings. Follman also talks about what will be required to scale these programs across the U.S.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ari Shapiro is one of the hosts of NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine, All Things Considred. The broadcast journalist has reported from across the globe and the U.S. and has won numerous awards including two national Edward R. Murrow awards; one for his reporting on the life and death of Breonna Taylor, and another for his coverage of the Trump Administration's asylum policies on the US-Mexico border. Shapiro is also a singer, appearing with the group Pink Martini. He debuted with Pink Martini at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009 and has since performed live at places like Carnegie Hall in New York, The Royal Albert Hall in London and L'Olympia in Paris. In 2019 he created the show Och and Oy with Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, and they continue to tour the country with it.During this podcast, Shapiro discusses his life and career and his new book The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva

Richard Lewis is a comedian and actor who stars in HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." His comedy act focusing on his personal struggles and angst led to his nickname: The Prince of Pain. Richard is also the author of two books "The Other Great Depression" and "Reflections from Hell: Richard Lewis' Guide on How Not to Live." During this podcast, Richard discusses his close friendship with "Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator Larry David and reveals how the show is produced. Richard also talks about where his comedy comes from and how watching comedy on TV with his family as a child contributed to his desire to make people laugh.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexander Cary is the creator and executive producer of MGM+ hit, "A Spy Among Friends". The series follows Nicholas Elliott, who works for MI6 as an intelligence officer in 1960s England. He is left in turmoil when he learns his close friend and colleague had been secretly working as a double agent for the KGB,In this episode, Cary discusses his body of work, how his military background helps him in the industry, and the heroic story of how he saved a man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cary Elwes is an actor who is perhaps best known for his roles as Westley in The Princess Bride, Dr. Lawrence Gordon in the Saw film series, and Robin Hood in Robinhood: Men in Tights. He is currently starring in the Guy Ritchie film Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre and in Sweetwater. This summer, he appears in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.During this podcast, Elwes discusses his life and career and his role as Ned Irish, the founder and president of the New York Knickerbockers, in Sweetwater, a movie about Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, the first African American player to get a contract to play in the NBA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Piven is an actor and comedian best known for his Emmy-winning role as Ari Gold, an obnoxious talent agent in the HBO comedy "Entourage." Piven is one of the stars of the new film "Sweetwater" (opening April 14th) about the first African American player to receive a contract to play in the NBA.During this podcast, Piven discusses his life and career and his role portraying the coach of the New York Knicks when Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton came to the team in 1950. He also discusses his career pivot to stand-up comedy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Sian Proctor is a geoscientist, college professor, "space artist," and astronaut who was the mission pilot aboard the historic Inspiration 4 all-civilian orbital mission to space. In doing so, she became the first African American woman to pilot a spacecraft in orbit. Dr. Proctor is the Chief Inspiration Officer for Star Harbor which aims to be the world's first spaceflight training facility and research and development campus accessible to the public.During this podcast, Dr. Proctor takes listeners inside the Space X Crew Dragon spacecraft and its mission, and discusses the future of space exploration, Mars missions, and space tourism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

J. David McSwane is an investigative reporter with the non-profit news organization ProPublica. He is the author of the new book "Pandemic, Inc.: Chasing the Capitalists and Thieves Who Got Rich While We Got Sick."During this podcast, McSwane reveals who profited from the pandemic and how taxpayers funded untested and incompetent contractors. He details the U.S. government's rush to protect Americans from the Covid-19 virus as it spread across the globe, and he discusses the government's lack of preparation that left it vulnerable to profiteers who in some cases had no ability to deliver on the multi-million dollar contracts they received.This episode was originally released May 11, 2022.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.