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Prevail with Greg Olear

On PREVAIL, a weekly interview podcast, the author and columnist Greg Olear discusses politics, world news, history, national security, foreign affairs, organized crime, dirty money, global corruption, and the fight for democracy with authors, journalists, academics, diplomats, researchers, and other expert guests. Every Friday.

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01:41:12

The Big Lie & The Great Ignored (with Sandi Bachom)

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2022/06/17

The photojournalist Sandi Bachom, who filmed in Washington on January 6, 2021, and also covered previous Proud Boy rallies in November and December 2020, talks to Greg Olear about the J6 hearings and her recollections of what happened at the insurrection. Plus: a new Jersey Patreon page.Follow Sandi Bachom:https://twitter.com/sandibachomSandi’s website:https://sandibachom.com/Watch The Five 8, Fridays at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhASubscribe to

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01:15:47

Don’t Look Up the Answers (with Adam McKay)

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2022/06/10

Greg Olear talks to filmmaker Adam McKay, writer/director of THE BIG SHORT, VICE, and DON’T LOOK UP, and executive producer of SUCCESSION and WINNING TIME, about the state of the Democratic party, why populist movements can be good, how Biden’s doing, the difference between satire and comedy, IDIOCRACY, his career including his latest films and shows, the Lakers then and now, the sad travails of being a Knicks fan, and the all-time greatest acting performance by a pro athlete. Plus: a new parlor

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01:10:06

13848 (with Gal Suburban)

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2022/06/03

Researcher Gal Suburban returns to PREVAIL, where she updates Greg Olear on the situation in Florida, opines on the Uvalde shootings and upcoming January 6 Committee public hearings, and breaks down her theory of how Executive Order 13848 was Trump’s Plan A to overturn the election. Plus: Have you Heard? The verdict is in.Follow Gal Suburban:https://twitter.com/gal_suburbanRead her three-part

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01:45:49

SLAPP Shots & Single Malts (with Ethan Bearman)

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2022/05/27

What is the state of the law? Greg Olear talks to the entertainment attorney and Renaissance man Ethan Bearman about his origin story, the virtues of the Scottish Highlands, the precarious state of the legal system, the Supreme Court, Section 230, ABC’s “Home Economics,” and the time when Jenna Ellis was still a nice person. Plus: it’s a nice day for some.Follow Ethan Bearman:https://twitter.com/ethanbearmanWatch The Five 8, Fridays at 5pm Pacific, 8pm

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01:23:45

Talking Cows & Sumerian Jokes (with Ryan Byrne)

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2022/05/20

Is irony dead? Greg Olear talks to antiquarian, archeologist, and satirist Ryan Byrne, of History Falls Apart and Devin’s Cow’s COW PAC, about the state of comedy, Babylonic cuneiform, Sumerian dick jokes, Dr. Strangelove, Alanis Morrissette, how to lean in to extinction, and how comedy can save the day. Plus: a new school for chaos agents.Follow History Falls Apart:https://twitter.com/historyfallsDonate to COW PAC:https://www.cowpac.com/Watch The Five 8, Fridays at 5pm Pacific, 8pm

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01:44:14

The Democracy Game (with Brynn Tannehill)

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2022/05/13

Greg Olear talks to Brynn Tannehill, author of the new book AMERICAN FASCISM, about how the United States got to the precipice of fascism, how minoritarian rule might look, and what, if anything, we can do to turn the ship around. Plus: a new ballad on a house in Chevy Chase.Follow Brynn Tannehill:https://twitter.com/brynntannehillBrynn’s website:http://www.brynntannehill.comBuy AMERICAN

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01:24:55

Amorality Tales (with Jennifer Reitman of DAME Magazine)

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2022/05/06

Greg Olear talks to his friend Jennifer Reitman, the founder and publisher of DAME Magazine, about the notion of fight, why amoral people befuddle the good guys, the status of the January 6 investigation, Democratic messaging, the pitiful state of legacy media, and the reasons for hope. Plus: 007 as you’ve never seen him before.Follow Jennifer Reitman:https://twitter.com/jenniferreitmanFollow DAME Magazine:https://twitter.com/damemagazineRead DAME:https://www.damemagazine.com/On Monday, DAME is

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01:15:39

Strongmen as Young Men (with Brandon Gauthier)

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2022/04/29

Should we humanize the inhumane? Brandon Gauthier, author of the new book “Before Evil: Young Lenin, Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Mao, and Kim,” talks to Greg Olear about his travels to North Korea and his impetus for writing the book, and shares incredible stories about Hitler, Mao, and Lenin as young men. Plus: a new Nashville Twitter alternative.Follow Brandon Gauthier:https://twitter.com/bk_gauthierBuy his book:https://www.amazon.com/Before-Evil-Hitler-Stalin-Mussolini/dp/1948954613Subscribe to

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01:10:19

Lynchpins of Plunder: Nazi Billionaires (with David...

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2022/04/22

Greg Olear wades into sports, where he discusses the appalling contract given by the Cleveland Browns to quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is being sued by 22 massage therapists for sexual misconduct. Then he brings on the investigative journalist David de Jong to talk about de Jong’s fascinating new book, “Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany’s Wealthiest Families.” Plus: a lost track from Billy Joel’s Russia album.Follow David de Jong:https://twitter.com/davidthejongBuy his

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01:16:22

MAGA Menace, Wolverine Watchmen, and Epstein’s Shadow...

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2022/04/15

Greg Olear addresses the debate on whether we should criticize the Justice Department. Then he speaks to journalist and author Nina Burleigh about her piece for “Airmail Weekly” on the plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan; about the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and the documentary on which she was an EP; and updates on the pandemic response. Plus: a candidate declares for the Senate.Follow Nina Burleigh:https://twitter.com/ninaburleighNina’s book

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01:02:54

All Things Syria (with Diana Darke)

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2022/04/08

Greg Olear talks to the Arabist and cultural expert Diana Darke, author of “Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe” and a number of other books on the Middle East, on the history of Syria, the current situation with the Assad regime, and what Putin learned from Russia’s involvement. Plus: a new film by Stanley Kubrick.Follow Diana Darke:https://twitter.com/dianadarkeHer site:https://dianadarke.com/Buy her

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01:36:34

The Trauma Vortex (with Claudia Black)

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2022/04/01

Trump, the assault on common decency, pandemic, quarantine, insurrection, and now war: we have all suffered collective trauma these last five years. Greg Olear talks with actor and trauma therapist Claudia Black about the causes of trauma and how to heal from it. Plus: DFG sings.Follow Claudia:https://twitter.com/TheClaudiaBlackHer site:http://www.claudiablackconsulting.comSubscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter:https://gregolear.substack.com/about

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01:14:49

Diamond Droogs & Human Wallets (with Aja Raden)

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2022/03/25

Greg Olear talks to his friend Aja Raden, author of STONED and THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES, about the new diamond industry documentary “Nothing Lasts Forever,” the Bitcoin bubble bursting, anti-Semitism as an indicator of Fascism, oligarchs, and the future of Vladimir Putin. Plus: an apocalyptic new film.Follow Aja:https://twitter.com/AjaRadenBuy her books:https://www.amazon.com/Aja-Raden/e/B013SJLVJI/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1The trailer for “Nothing Lasts

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02:23:23

Putin’s War (with Zarina Zabrisky and Moscow Never...

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2022/03/18

Season Three of the PREVAIL podcast begins with a special double episode. First, Greg Olear talks to his friend Zarina Zabrisky, who has been covering Putin for years and the invasion of Ukraine since it started, about the situation on the ground, Putin’s madness, and the history of the two countries. Then, he brings on his friend and PREVAIL contributor Moscow Never Sleeps to discuss what the war means for Russia and the Russian people. Plus: a new support group.Follow

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01:27:38

Reprise: My Head's in Mississippi (with Donna Ladd)

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2022/03/11

Mississippi Free Press has done some of the most impactful local journalism in the country. Greg Olear talks to Donna Ladd, co-founder of the Jackson Free Press and executive director and editor of MFP, about her remarkable origin story, racism in the Deep South vs. racism in the North, systemic sexism, the misogyny of the media, a new approach to journalism, Tate Reeves and the political landscape in Jackson, and the complexities of the Magnolia State. Plus: a web hosting company for monsters, by

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01:19:19

ICYMI: The Ukraine Fallacies (with Victor Rud,...

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2022/03/04

Ukraine is the largest country in Europe, and is in the geographic center of the continent. Understanding its history vis a vis its more famous northern neighbor is critical to grasping what’s happening right now in the Crimea—and why Western defense of Ukraine is so vital to global stability. Greg Olear talks with Ukraine expert Victor Rud, past chair of the Ukrainian American Bar Association, about Ukraine’s past, present, and future. Plus: A new offering from Time/Life Books.Thanks Magic Mind

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01:16:37

The Absurdity of It All (Season Two Finale, with Noel...

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2022/02/25

In the 50th episode of the PREVAIL podcast, Greg Olear talks to stand-up comic and Twitter legend Noel Casler about the absurdity of it all. Plus: a new national anthem for a new nation.Follow Noel:https://twitter.com/caslernoelNoel’s website:http://www.noelcasler.comNoel’s podcast:https://www.noelcasler.com/podcastThanks Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.co/PREVAIL and use code PREVAIL at checkout for 20% offSubscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter:https://gregolear.substack.com/about

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01:15:43

Boredom as Camouflage: The Life of Mike Pence (with...

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2022/02/18

Greg Olear talks to the journalist Tom LoBianco, author of “Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House,” about the inscrutable Indiana politician who uses boredom as camouflage. Plus: an appeal to charity.Follow Tom:https://twitter.com/tomlobiancoBuy Tom’s book:http://amzn.to/3mKjRomThanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/greghttps://www.betterhelp.com/gregSubscribe to the PREVAIL

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01:12:46

Canadian Goose-Steppers (with Mark Bourrie)

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2022/02/11

Greg Olear talks to the Canadian journalist, author, and attorney Mark Bourrie about the “Freedom Convoy,” Canadian politics, covid as morality test, and the future of democracy in North America. Plus: Mike Pence sings.Follow Mark:https://twitter.com/MarkBourrieBuy Mark’s books:https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001HMPSIYThanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/greghttps://www.betterhelp.com/gregSubscribe to the PREVAIL

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01:16:25

Putin in Ukraine (with Zarina Zabrisky)

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2022/02/04

Greg Olear and Zarina Zabrisky discuss Vladimir Putin’s motivations, Russia’s Eurasian plan, and the escalating situation in Ukraine. Plus: a new CD collection.Follow Zarina:https://twitter.com/ZarinaZabriskyZarina’s website: http://www.zarinazabrisky.com/ Zarina’s news analysis: https://zarinazabrisky.medium.com/ https://bylinetimes.com/author/zarinazabrisky/ Globus Books YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GlobusBooksSF/videos Zarina’s books:

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