Newsmakers offers a window into the minds of leaders, artists and changemakers, whose impact extends well beyond the headlines.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNewsmakers is hosted by Newsweek. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Inside 'Disney Worldbuilders': Leslie Iwerks on Her Family’s Disney Legacy" (22 August 2026, 7 minutes), "AI Can't Feed You, But Alison Roman Can" (7 May 2026, 20 minutes), and "Kara Swisher On Billionaire CEOs: 'Their Brokenness Is Hurting The Rest Of Us'" (30 April 2026, 23 minutes).
Newsmakers publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Newsmakers is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Newsmakers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Newsmakers's contact route on record: verified email.
Newsweek hosts Newsmakers, a news podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #22
Leslie Iwerks joins Newsweek to talk about Disney Worldbuilders, her new Disney+ documentary that goes inside the making of the attractions inspired by some of Disney’s most celebrated films. See Privacy Policy at...
Episode #20
Before the age of social media, no one went into the culinary industry to become rich and famous—at least, according to Alison Roman. “Nobody started working in a restaurant for the promise of notoriety,” the cookbook...
Episode #19
Journalist and host of CNN’s Kara Swisher Wants To Live Forever Kara Swisher, joins Newsweek’s Carlo Versano to unpack the longevity trend that the world’s elite is obsessed with. From body hacking to mRNA...
Episode #18
The trash most of us unconsciously leave behind can reveal more than we think, according to archaeologist Kristina Douglass. The Columbia University professor and 2025 MacArthur Fellow sits down with Newsweek to explain...
Episode #17
What can 10,000 conversations with strangers teach you about humanity? In this episode of Newsmakers Impact, Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans of New York, sits down to reflect on the project that reshaped storytelling...
Episode #16
Are aliens real? Will humans eventually live on Mars? And what’s really behind the new space race? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the biggest questions about space exploration for Newsmakers Impact—from...
Episode #15
Restaurateur and 2024 James Beard Award-winning chef, Charlie Mitchell, joins Newsweek to discuss everything edible. The renowned executive chef of Saga in New York City's financial district is a powerhouse in the...
Episode #14
Psychologist and author Guy Winch joins Newsweek to unpack some of the biggest mental health conversations shaping culture right now — from the emotional toll of remote work to Gen Z’s growing use (and misuse) of...
Episode #13
From her Emmy-winning performance in Netflix's "The Crown" to films like "All of Us Strangers" and "Women Talking", Claire Foy has steadily built a body of work defined by intensity and precision. Foy steps into one of...
Episode #12
In December 1999, tens of thousands of Americans descended on Seattle to protest the five-year-old World Trade Organization, which was holding its first summit on U.S. soil. The fight against the WTO crossed political...
Episode #11
World-renowned mentalist Oz Pearlman sits down with Newsweek's Katherine Fung to demystify mind reading and why he prefers to call it "reading people". Despite the mystique, Pearlman makes one thing clear: there’s...
Episode #10
Money shapes nearly every part of modern life—our relationships, our mental health, and the choices we believe are possible. Yet for many people, financial stress feels constant, confusing, and unavoidable. In this...
Episode #9
Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It's shaping our lives. From Google searches and social media feeds to self-driving cars and smart homes, AI is everywhere. But do we really have no choice but to...
Episode #8
Kate Winslet has built an iconic career portraying strong, fearless women—from Titanic’s Rose and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’s Clementine to Mare of Easttown’s Mare Sheehan and Lee Miller. An Oscar winner and...
Episode #7
With over 30 million albums sold, 33 No. 1 hits, and a career spanning more than three decades, Kenny Chesney stands as one of the most beloved and influential figures in country music. Named Billboard’s Top Country...
Episode #6
Sir Anthony Hopkins — the legendary actor behind Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs — is known for portraying darkness on screen. But the real battle was within himself. From a lonely, bullied childhood in...
Episode #5
As acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns reminds us, “Understanding where we’ve been permits us to look forward—and design a future that honors our past.” In this exclusive Newsweek Newsmakers interview, Burns joins...
Episode #4
Helen Mirren’s journey is all about trusting your gut over playing by the rules. At the height of her fame with the Royal Shakespeare Company, she ditched the spotlight to join director Peter Brook on an experimental...
Episode #3
The Kansas City Chiefs are more than just a football team — they’re becoming a global phenomenon. From unforgettable Super Bowl victories to a growing international fan base, the Chiefs are positioning themselves as the...
Episode #2
For nearly five decades, Liam Neeson has captivated audiences with powerful performances—from the emotional gravity of Schindler’s List to the unrelenting force of Taken’s Bryan Mills, and the legendary wisdom of Jedi...
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