The Interview

Conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond. Sign up to get an email notification when The Interview is published.

Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out
From jail and addiction to music stardom, the singer says he’s living a “modern American fairy tale.”
By David Marchese
The Man Who Tried to Solve Immigration for the G.O.P.
The senator discusses how political calculations killed his border bill, the evangelical Christian vote and preparing for life after Trump.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help
I went in expecting a swaggering, overconfident guy. I found something much more interesting.
By David Marchese
Melinda French Gates Is Ready to Take Sides
The billionaire philanthropist is turning 60, striking out on her own and getting political.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break
The Democrat talks about the election vibe shift and what a Kamala Harris win would mean for both parties.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT
The N.B.A. star talks Philly cheesesteaks, Twitter trolling and playing for Team U.S.A. over France in the Olympics.
By David Marchese
Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely
The author of “Bowling Alone” warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back
David Marchese talks to the comedy legend about navigating the minefield of fame, “Family Feud” and changing Hollywood forever.
By David Marchese
Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028
The governor of Michigan isn’t saying it should be her, but she’s not saying it shouldn’t be, either.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Serena Williams’s Next Challenge? The Rest of Her Life.
The greatest women’s tennis player of all time is trying to find her new normal in retirement.
By David Marchese