Series synopsis
The Conversation is an American talk television series that premiered on YouTube on February 14, 2019. It stars Cenk Uygur.
Cenk Uygur sits down for quick but substantive interviews with political and cultural thought leaders from around the US and the world. Expect to see politicians from both sides of the aisle, media personalities, actors, directors, and more.
Premise
Cenk Uygur sits down for quick but substantive interviews with political and cultural thought leaders from around the US and the world. Expect to see politicians from both sides of the aisle, media personalities, actors, directors, and more.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cenk Uygur as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 588 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 171 | February 13, 2019 | December 31, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 191 | January 2, 2020 | December 31, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 196 | January 4, 2021 | December 30, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 30 | January 4, 2022 | February 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Adam McKay & Bernie Sanders Cenk Uygur exclusively interviews film and comedy LEGEND Adam McKay. Senator Bernie Sanders stops by to give his vision for the future of America. |
February 14, 2019 |
| 2 | Glyn Ford & Hassan El-Tayyab | February 18, 2019 |
| 3 |
Elizabeth Warren Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her presidential bid and more in the TYT studio. |
February 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gabe Tobias & James Mackler The AOC-inspired Movement School trains progressive organizers. Veteran Black Hawk pilot is running for US Senate seat in Tennessee. |
January 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
Sweta Chakraborty & Lawrence Lessig Bernie's plan to combat climate change. Professor Larry Lessig on the electoral college. |
January 6, 2020 |
| 3 |
Adam Eichen & Jonathan Larsen Grassroots money beats Amazon in Seattle. Jonathan Larsen on the National Prayer breakfast. |
January 7, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jonathan Larsen & Norman Solomon Jonathan Larsen speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about why Biden named a conservative Democrat as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Norman Solomon on how the left needs to challenge the Biden administration. |
January 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
Brian Rice & Rebecca Kavanagh Engineer and Developer Brian Rice speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about racism in lending and property development. Criminal Defense Attorney Rebecca Kavanagh on whether or not Trump can pardon himself. |
January 5, 2021 |
| 3 |
Alexandra Rojas & Gary Chambers Jr. Executive Director of Justice Democrats Alexandra Rojas speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how she plans to get more progressives elected in 2022. Congressional Candidate Gary Chambers Jr. on why he's running to represent Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District. |
January 6, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr. Robert Bishop & Ryan Grim Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Robert Bishop discusses his idea of ""less than lethal"" methods of conflict. Ryan Grim answers Cenk's questions about why DC journalists still support Hillary Clinton, and why Pramila Jayapal thinks the BBB fail should be considered a success. |
January 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Marianne Williamson Sen. Nina Turner hosts. Author, activist, and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson joins to reflect on her presidential campaign, and shares her thoughts on how to resolve the world's most pressing issues. |
January 5, 2022 |
| 3 |
Ron Fein & Lizz Winstead Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Free Speech for People Legal Director Ron Fein joins to break down what section 3 of the 14th amendment means for capitol rioters trying to run for office in 2022. Abortion Access Front Founder Lizz Winstead joins to comment on the fear that healthcare providers are experiencing due to abortion restrictions around the country. |
January 6, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 14, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 24, 2022 |
| Status | continue |