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August 19, 2025

Episode 7297 | 55m 30s

Media mogul and IAC Chairman Barry Diller discusses his new memoir, "Who Knew." Tim Weiner explores the role of the CIA in the last quarter century in his book "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century." Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health, discusses current news surrounding the agency and how he plans to lead in a time of division.

Aired: 08/18/25
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