The Mentalist (With Albert Samaha)

When Dawit Haile came to the U.S. as an Ethiopian refugee, he was shocked to learn Americans treat their dogs almost like humans. A fateful return trip to Ethiopia spurred Dawit to create a dog rehabilitation center in Los Angeles and, in the process, heal himself.Little America: ...  Show more

After immigrating from Ireland in the late ’80s, Brendan Fay tried marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to celebrate his full identity—Irish, Catholic, and gay. He got booed, fired, and even arrested. Brendan eventually realized that if he wanted a truly inclusive St. Pat’s p ...  Show more

It’s scientifically impossible to read minds, so how do some magicians seem to do it? Beatriz de la Pava delves into the world of mentalism with two renowned women mentalists who regularly amaze and mystify audiences around the world.

Ava Do is a magician, mentalist and ...

What’s it like to feel like an outsider your entire life? Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money On this week’s episode, we sit do ...  Show more

In this episode, Ellen sits down with Maria Konnikova. Maria is an author, producer, and has a PhD in Psychology from Columbia University. They discuss the ways that chemistry can lead us astray, her latest book The Biggest Bluff, and how to turn a bad hand into an advantage. 

The TV icon best known for ‘Ally McBeal’ reflects on being a stage actress plucked from obscurity and catapulted to sudden fame, the effects of harsh media scrutiny on her psyche and her subsequent career trajectory, and why she was lured out of semi-retirement by the prospect of ...  Show more