http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.en-usMon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400600© WNYC Radioalec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinSociety & Culturedigitalmedia@wnyc.orgWNYC RadioWNYC Radionoalec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinIn WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's the Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.Subscribe with PodnovaSubscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with ODEOSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationIn WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks. http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/QQRym7Z7QS8/Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/may/07/alec_baldwinjoseph_stiglitzdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no This week on Here’s the Thing, Alec talks about the financial crisis with Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. Stiglitz shows no restraint when unleashing criticism of presidential policies -- on both sides. Of President Barack Obama’s finanWNYC Radio This week on Here’s the Thing, Alec talks about the financial crisis with Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. Stiglitz shows no restraint when unleashing criticism of presidential policies -- on both sides. Of President Barack Obama’s financial-industry rescue plan, Stiglitz said that whomever designed it was "either in the pocket of the banks or … incompetent." Stiglitz talks to Alec about growing up in Gary, Indiana and how that impacted his decision to become an economist. alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinThis week on Here’s the Thing, Alec talks about the financial crisis with Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. Stiglitz shows no restraint when unleashing criticism of presidential...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/QQRym7Z7QS8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/may/07/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod050712_jstiglitz_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/DTYP2dr-YuA/Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/apr/23/alec_baldwinrobert_osborneturner_classic_moviesdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no This week on Here’s The Thing, Alec talks with Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies. Today Osborne plays the role of ambassador to a bygone era. We hear the journey he took to get there -- which could have been a classic movie itself. Osborne teWNYC Radio This week on Here’s The Thing, Alec talks with Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies. Today Osborne plays the role of ambassador to a bygone era. We hear the journey he took to get there -- which could have been a classic movie itself. Osborne tells Alec about meeting Lucille Ball: “If it had been Lana Turner I met or somebody I wouldn't have been able to talk, but it was Lucille Ball.” Nonetheless, Ball ended up playing an influential role in Osborne’s life, encouraging him to pursue writing over acting.  Later Osborne explains some of  challenges he faced at The Hollywood Reporter, when he found himself writing what was really supposed to be a gossip column: “I never felt comfortable intruding upon people that wanted to keep a secret. Because I think secrets are important to have.” READ | Interview Transcript     alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinThis week on Here’s The Thing, Alec talks with Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies. Today Osborne plays the role of ambassador to a bygone era. We hear the journey he took to get there --...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/DTYP2dr-YuA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/apr/23/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod042312_rosborne_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/O7MrbFvAUTI/Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/apr/09/alec_baldwinkristen_wiigsaturday night livedigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec talks with Kristen Wiig -- who catered, did floral design, answered phones at a law firm and handed out peach samples at a farmer’s market -- all before landing her current gig, as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Kristen says she loves performWNYC Radio Alec talks with Kristen Wiig -- who catered, did floral design, answered phones at a law firm and handed out peach samples at a farmer’s market -- all before landing her current gig, as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Kristen says she loves performing, but admits there’s also a “big part of me that’s just like: don’t look at me.”  Kristen talks about auditioning for SNL, and the prospect of life beyond SNL: “I mean that’s my family, it’s my heart, it’s New York to me.” READ | Interview Transcript   alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec talks with Kristen Wiig -- who catered, did floral design, answered phones at a law firm and handed out peach samples at a farmer’s market -- all before landing her current gig, as a cast member...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/O7MrbFvAUTI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/apr/09/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod040912_kristenwiig_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/BureVhiM3Gc/Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/mar/26/alec_baldwinherb_alperttijuana_brassdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec talks with Herb Alpert, legendary trumpeter and co-founder of A&amp;M Records, the independent record label Alpert eventually sold to Polygram. In 1966, Alpert’s band, The Tijuana Brass sold over 13 million records, outselling The Beatles. Alpert taWNYC Radio Alec talks with Herb Alpert, legendary trumpeter and co-founder of A&amp;M Records, the independent record label Alpert eventually sold to Polygram. In 1966, Alpert’s band, The Tijuana Brass sold over 13 million records, outselling The Beatles. Alpert talks about the thrill of signing musicians like The Carpenters, Cat Stevens and The Police but also reveals what it was like to lose -- and slowly regain -- his trumpet voice over a period of nearly 8 years.  The struggle was so intense it made him question everything: “I just want[ed] to find out who I am and why I’m here.  Everybody is looking for the same thing: a life of purpose and meaning.” Herb Alpert with some of his Black Totem sculptures.  (Photo by Graham Howe) READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec talks with Herb Alpert, legendary trumpeter and co-founder of A&amp;M Records, the independent record label Alpert eventually sold to Polygram. In 1966, Alpert’s band, The Tijuana Brass sold...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/BureVhiM3Gc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/mar/26/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod032612_alpert2_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/0uDDCXl_DhU/Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/mar/12/alec_baldwinkathleen_turnerdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Kathleen Turner made her film debut 30 years ago in the blockbuster thriller, Body Heat. Since then, she’s been leading lady in numerous films and on stage and she’s earned Tony nominations for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. TuWNYC Radio Kathleen Turner made her film debut 30 years ago in the blockbuster thriller, Body Heat. Since then, she’s been leading lady in numerous films and on stage and she’s earned Tony nominations for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Turner sits down with Alec to talk directors – from stage and screen; raising a daughter in New York; dealing with rheumatoid arthritis; and her passion for performance: “If I couldn’t act, I’d just curl up, shrivel up and die … I can’t live without it.” READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinKathleen Turner made her film debut 30 years ago in the blockbuster thriller, Body Heat. Since then, she’s been leading lady in numerous films and on stage and she’s earned Tony nominations for Who’s...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/0uDDCXl_DhU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/mar/12/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod031212_turner2_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/xRfnDITBFIo/Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/feb/27/alec_baldwindick_cavettdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec visits with Dick Cavett at his house on Long Island – a place called Tick Hall. They survey the view: stunning.  Meet Riley the dog: cute, if "neurotic," says Cavett.  Then go inside to drink iced tea and hear about Cavett's career in television. CaWNYC Radio Alec visits with Dick Cavett at his house on Long Island – a place called Tick Hall. They survey the view: stunning.  Meet Riley the dog: cute, if "neurotic," says Cavett.  Then go inside to drink iced tea and hear about Cavett's career in television. Cavett shares some of his memories with Alec: meeting Orson Welles in the lobby of the Plaza; talking with Marlon Brando by phone -- “I was told he would [call] at a certain time and we talked with the sun about 15 degrees above the horizon until well after the moon had risen;” and interviewing Laurence Olivier in the Wyndham Hotel when, Cavett says, he was feeling so depressed “I just want[ed] to go home and get under the rug.”  Dick Cavett is the master of talk, a television legend; in this conversation, he shows Alec why his career has spanned nearly five decades. READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec visits with Dick Cavett at his house on Long Island – a place called Tick Hall. They survey the view: stunning.  Meet Riley the dog: cute, if "neurotic," says Cavett.  Then go inside to drink...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/xRfnDITBFIo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/feb/27/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod022712_cavett_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/wEznaW4EhQ0/Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/articles/web-extras/2012/feb/13/rachel-lloyd/digitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)Rachel Lloyd is the Executive Director and founder of GEMS.  Based in Harlem, New York, Girls Educational and Mentoring Services’ (GEMS) mission is to empower young women, ages 12–24, who have...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/wEznaW4EhQ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/articles/web-extras/2012/feb/13/rachel-lloyd/http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/uJ9O8XILRp4/Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/feb/13/alec_baldwinrachel_lloydrob_morrissex traffickingdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec talks with Rob Morris, president and co-founder of Love 146, an organization that fights to prevent child sex slavery and provide aftercare for its victims. The numbers around the child sex trafficking industry are staggering.  Over a million childrWNYC Radio Alec talks with Rob Morris, president and co-founder of Love 146, an organization that fights to prevent child sex slavery and provide aftercare for its victims. The numbers around the child sex trafficking industry are staggering.  Over a million children are sold into this multi-billion dollar industry each year.  As Rob explains to Alec, he sees behind the numbers: “This is not about an issue, this is not about a cause.  This is somebody’s daughter, this is about somebody’s son.  Little boy.  Little girl.” READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec talks with Rob Morris, president and co-founder of Love 146, an organization that fights to prevent child sex slavery and provide aftercare for its victims. The numbers around the child sex...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/uJ9O8XILRp4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/feb/13/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod021312_robmorris_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/M5kUR08Z8UM/Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/jan/30/alec_baldwinlorne_michaelsdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Lorne Michaels is one of the most influential figures in American entertainment. Alec goes to Rockefeller Center to visit Michaels in his office – the same office he’s had since 1975, when he created Saturday Night Live.  Michaels went on to launch the cWNYC Radio Lorne Michaels is one of the most influential figures in American entertainment. Alec goes to Rockefeller Center to visit Michaels in his office – the same office he’s had since 1975, when he created Saturday Night Live.  Michaels went on to launch the careers of some of the biggest names in comedy: Belushi, Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Chris Rock, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey … the list goes on and on and on. “The only way you can manage creative people is with very loose reigns,” says Michaels.  He says he works with “people at the point of their career where nothing matters but the work … people just completely devote themselves to the show.” Lorne Michaels is the rare producer in that he’s truly involved in all aspects of production, yet he says when he does his job right, he leaves no fingerprints. READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinLorne Michaels is one of the most influential figures in American entertainment. Alec goes to Rockefeller Center to visit Michaels in his office – the same office he’s had since 1975, when he created...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/M5kUR08Z8UM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/jan/30/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod013012_lornemichaels_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/zd4rgtIpngk/Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/jan/16/alec_baldwinfilmhbojoe_berlingerdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec talks with director Joe Berlinger about his latest film for HBO Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory -- the third film in a series of documentaries about a crime that took place 18 years ago in rural Arkansas. Berlinger says,  “We made these three movies as aWNYC Radio Alec talks with director Joe Berlinger about his latest film for HBO Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory -- the third film in a series of documentaries about a crime that took place 18 years ago in rural Arkansas. Berlinger says,  “We made these three movies as acts of advocacy” – which is not his usual style as a long-time documentary filmmaker. “I believe the audience should be treated like a jury.  You give them the information, you weigh both sides, and you let them come to their own conclusion.”  These films were different, acknowledges Berlinger: “We clearly have a point of view that there is a huge injustice.” Early in his career Berlinger worked for famed documentarians David and Albert Maysles.  He says the Maysles brothers taught him about “The act of faith about making a film about real life as it’s unfolding.”  Berlinger is known for his documentary work, has dabbled in features, but says he’d “love another opportunity to do a feature at some point, but, you know, I’m just used to being the author of my own work, being totally in control.” READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec talks with director Joe Berlinger about his latest film for HBO Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory -- the third film in a series of documentaries about a crime that took place 18 years ago in rural...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/zd4rgtIpngk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/jan/16/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod011612_joeberlinger_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/lCkKCUriaPU/Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:42:50 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/jan/02/alec_baldwinerica_jongmolly_jong-fastdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec talks with writer Erica Jong and her daughter Molly Jong-Fast about sex, divorce and the impact on sexuality on young women today. Erica has been through 3 divorces – she’s on her fourth marriage.    She says  “Divorce was the hardest thing [she] evWNYC Radio Alec talks with writer Erica Jong and her daughter Molly Jong-Fast about sex, divorce and the impact on sexuality on young women today. Erica has been through 3 divorces – she’s on her fourth marriage.    She says  “Divorce was the hardest thing [she] ever went through … Divorce is terrible. Divorce is difficult. We have no rules for it.   It's so incredibly painful. Molly – still on her first marriage – says she’s learned “marriage is incredibly hard work.” Molly and Erica spar about the legacy of the feminist movement – but Molly concludes that her mother’s own legacy is about being honest. READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec talks with writer Erica Jong and her daughter Molly Jong-Fast about sex, divorce and the impact on sexuality on young women today. Erica has been through 3 divorces – she’s on her fourth...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/lCkKCUriaPU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2012/jan/02/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod010212_jongs_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/WFTh9H1_-2w/Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:46:16 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/dec/21/alec_baldwinstephen_daldrydigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec sits down with director Stephen Daldry, whose new movie, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," opens on Christmas Day. Stephen offers a window into his past – from training as a clown and driving giraffes through Pompeii to being serenaded with BilWNYC Radio Alec sits down with director Stephen Daldry, whose new movie, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," opens on Christmas Day. Stephen offers a window into his past – from training as a clown and driving giraffes through Pompeii to being serenaded with Billy Elliot songs by a persistent Elton John.  Alec and Stephen trade notes on acting styles -- and whether being Mayor – of New York or London – would be satisfying.  Stephen says he makes work “to change the world;” Alec’s no longer sure change is possible.  READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec sits down with director Stephen Daldry, whose new movie, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," opens on Christmas Day. Stephen offers a window into his past – from training as a clown and...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/WFTh9H1_-2w" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/dec/21/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod122111_daldry_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/YjtL38DUu9c/Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:33:06 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/dec/05/alec_baldwinchris_rockdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Chris Rock says he "wanted [his] acting to grow." So what did he do?  He took a job on Broadway. Alec goes backstage with Rock after a matinee of The Mother F**ker With The Hat to hear about what it was like for Rock to be in his first play. Rock says reWNYC Radio Chris Rock says he "wanted [his] acting to grow." So what did he do?  He took a job on Broadway. Alec goes backstage with Rock after a matinee of The Mother F**ker With The Hat to hear about what it was like for Rock to be in his first play. Rock says rehearsal was the hardest thing he's ever gone through in his life. Chris Rock and Alec talk about the play, the movie business and Rock's career in stand-up. Alec asks Rock about how the people in his life respond to his stand-up -- which as Alec says, can "filet them on stage."  "I'm like a lawyer," says Rock; "it would all hold up in court."  That said, he admits that everybody is uncomfortable. READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinChris Rock says he "wanted [his] acting to grow." So what did he do?  He took a job on Broadway. Alec goes backstage with Rock after a matinee of The Mother F**ker With The Hat to hear about what it...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/YjtL38DUu9c" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/dec/05/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod120511_chrisrock2_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/hzerpGG7Ae8/Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:32:22 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/nov/21/alec_baldwinkeeping_up_with_the_kardashianskris_kardashian_jennerdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec talks with Kris Kardashian Jenner, the self-described “momager” of the Kardashian clan. Kris explains what it’s like to live and work with her family: “you can’t get more controlling than that.” Kris describes her family’s retail roots--her grandmotWNYC Radio Alec talks with Kris Kardashian Jenner, the self-described “momager” of the Kardashian clan. Kris explains what it’s like to live and work with her family: “you can’t get more controlling than that.” Kris describes her family’s retail roots--her grandmother owned a candle store, her mother opened a store, and Kris herself, along with her daughters, opened two clothing stores.  “I sold t-shirts,” says Kris. “This is what I did all day long.”  For Kris, a reality show like Keeping Up with the Kardashians was a no-brainer: “if somebody says, we could...shine a camera on your shop every day, hello, I’m signing up.”  Kris tells Alec her daughters are surprisingly frugal--they have taught her about business and work ethic. She thinks she’s taught them about drive. READ | Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec talks with Kris Kardashian Jenner, the self-described “momager” of the Kardashian clan. Kris explains what it’s like to live and work with her family: “you can’t get more controlling than that.”...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/hzerpGG7Ae8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/nov/21/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod112111_kardashian2_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/6nzzWIuWNXo/Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:56:02 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/nov/07/alec_baldwined_rollinsdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Alec Baldwin talks with political strategist Ed Rollins.  A boxing phenom as a kid, Rollins went on to work on six presidential campaigns.  He talks to Alec about his recent work with Michele Bachmann, offers new insight into Ronald Reagan’s legacy and sWNYC Radio Alec Baldwin talks with political strategist Ed Rollins.  A boxing phenom as a kid, Rollins went on to work on six presidential campaigns.  He talks to Alec about his recent work with Michele Bachmann, offers new insight into Ronald Reagan’s legacy and shares some of his personal history – of a Democratic bent. “Pretend I’m your priest,” says Ed Rollins, when he starts to work with prospective candidates.  Rollins encourages his clients to tell him everything – even still, he tells Alec, “they always lie.”  Rollins tells Alec what is really required of a president and talks about some of the candidates he has helped run for office. &gt; READ | Ed Rollins Interview Transcript alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinAlec Baldwin talks with political strategist Ed Rollins.  A boxing phenom as a kid, Rollins went on to work on six presidential campaigns.  He talks to Alec about his recent work with Michele...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/6nzzWIuWNXo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/nov/07/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod110711_rollins3_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/N5MmyJK7xEg/Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/oct/24/alec_baldwinmichael_douglasdigitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no Michael Douglas invites host Alec Baldwin into his New York apartment for a compelling conversation about what makes a great director, a smart producer, and why playing the villain is so wonderful. Douglas reveals how competition with his father, legendaWNYC Radio Michael Douglas invites host Alec Baldwin into his New York apartment for a compelling conversation about what makes a great director, a smart producer, and why playing the villain is so wonderful. Douglas reveals how competition with his father, legendary actor Kirk Douglas, shaped both his career and his life as a parent, telling Alec, “I’m much more honest with my seven year old daughter then I ever thought I would be.” Listen in as Douglas also discloses how his father’s early brush with death, and his own cancer diagnosis affected them each in different ways. Resources: American Head and Neck Society alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinMichael Douglas invites host Alec Baldwin into his New York apartment for a compelling conversation about what makes a great director, a smart producer, and why playing the villain is so wonderful....<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/N5MmyJK7xEg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/oct/24/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio2.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod102411_douglas2_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/gFTN6_ugAZw/Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:02 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/oct/13/digitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)no In WNYC’s new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and officesWNYC Radio In WNYC’s new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Every two weeks, Alec pursues great conversations in unexpected places to find out what motivates his guests, how they feel about what they do and what keeps them up at night. Here’s the Thing: Listen to what happens when a man you think you know surprises you. Sign up for the "Here's The Thing" with Alec Baldwin newsletter and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest on upcoming episodes. alec,baldwin,here,s,the,thing,wnyc,radio,new,york,public,radio,npr,comedy,interview,here,s,the,thing,with,alec,baldwinIn WNYC’s new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/gFTN6_ugAZw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/2011/oct/13/http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/heresthethingpod/heresthethingpod101311_pod.mp3http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/wnycheresthething/~3/_QA62Afh3qo/Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:26:25 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/articles/web-extras/2011/oct/13/alec-baldwin-host-wnyc-podcast-heres-thing/digitalmedia@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)Alec Baldwin is preparing for life after "30 Rock," working with New York public radio on an interview show that will be available via podcast starting Oct. 24. The first interview posted will be...<br/> <br/> In WNYC's new podcast series, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Here's The Thing: Listen to what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host. Subscribe now and get new interviews every two weeks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wnycheresthething/~4/_QA62Afh3qo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/articles/web-extras/2011/oct/13/alec-baldwin-host-wnyc-podcast-heres-thing/© WNYC RadioWNYC Radiononadult