politics
The Theater of Politics: Petra Costa Talks with Rachel Boynton
To mark the release of Costa's doc The Edge of Democracy, she talks with the director of Our Brand is Crisis and Big Men.
Michael McDonald is Ready to Dismantle America’s Authoritarian Regime
On the ever-widening disconnect between the Trump administration’s grasp of reality and the actual state of our union.
The Coathangers Say “F The NRA”
A track premiere, plus thoughts on taking a political stance in your music from Julia Kugel, Kathleen Hanna, Dennis Lyxzen, and Brendan Canty.
Be Gentle, It’s My First Time Voting
Nacho Cano (Harmless) on becoming a citizen and finally getting to "drive the car."
Everybody’s Looking for God
A conversation with Matt Berninger (The National), Julien Baker, and Stephan Altman on politics, religion, and artistic collaboration.
In Comedy, Saying Nothing Is No Longer an Option
Filmmaker, TV writer and podcaster Gaby Dunn ponders the necessary shift that took place in her work after the 2016 election.
We’re Taking the Day Off To Vote: Here’s Why Voting Is Important, In the Words of Talkhouse Contributors
Your vote could be incredibly vital in changing this incredibly monstrous era in politics.
Britt Daniel (Spoon) on Why He’s Backing Beto O’Rourke
"People want to be able to believe in their elected officials. I think a lot of people respond to Beto because they see his heart is in it."
How To Make Fun of Donald Trump
The director of Our New President, a found-footage documentary about Russia's love of Trump, ponders political comedy in the current age.
One Year After Charlottesville, Lessons Learned from Making a Film About the Alt-Right and Antifa
Adam Bhala Lough, director of Alt-Right: Age of Rage, ponders where we stand 12 months after the tragic death of Heather Heyer.
Natalie Prass Talks with Matthew E. White for the Talkhouse Podcast
Recorded at The Strand, Natalie Prass and her producer chat about the process behind creating her new LP, The Future and The Past.
Making America Great
In The King, Eugene Jarecki is taking aim at one of our nation's sacred cows. But, despite what the trolls say, it's not Elvis.











