92NY Talks

For nearly 150 years The 92nd Street Y, New York has harnessed the power of arts and ideas to enrich, enlighten and change lives. This weekly podcast series features many of the fascinating people and conversations from our stage, both recent as well as treasures from the past.

The U.S. and the Holocaust with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Sarah Botstein, and Daniel Mendelsohn in Conversation with Kara Swisher

Sep 30, 2022

In this episode of 92NY Talks, award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein discuss their PBS documentary series, The U.S. and the Holocaust. The filmmakers are joined by Daniel Mendelsohn, bestselling author of The Lost and a descendant of Holocaust victims, who is also featured in the film, and...

The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie” with Major Garrett and David Becker in Conversation with John Dickerson

Sep 23, 2022

In this episode of 92NY Talks, Major Garrett and David Becker discuss their new book, The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie”, that explores the threats to American democracy, the validity of the 2020 election, the new pressures being placed on the voting system and ways in which voting can...

Do We Need A Constitution for the Metaverse? Philip Rosedale, Dave Waslen and Gayatri Khandhadai in Conversation with Brittan Heller

Sep 16, 2022

In this episode of 92NY Talks we ask the question, Do We Need A Constitution for the Metaverse? The Metaverse is a brave, new virtual frontier that will play an increasingly important role in our lives. But what rights will we have as individuals and communities in a world likely to be built by corporations? Even if the...

Pioneer Women of Television with Angie Dickinson, Linda Evans, Stefanie Powers and Nichelle Nichols

Sep 9, 2022

In this episode of 92NY Talks, we go back in our archives to 2011 for a discussion with pioneering women of television Angie Dickinson, Linda Evans, Stefanie Powers and Nichelle Nichols, moderated by Alison Stewart. The women share their compelling behind-the-scenes stories from their illustrious careers that...

The Pretty Reckless: Taylor Momsen in Conversation with SiriusXM’s Nicole Ryan

Sep 2, 2022

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, Taylor Momsen, for a conversation with SiriusXM's Nicole Ryan. Since forming The Pretty Reckless in New York City in 2010 on the heels of a successful acting career (including roles in Gossip Girl and How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Taylor...