Who Is?

“Who Is?,” an original podcast from NowThis, explores the biographies of influential people in the United States and beyond. Now in a third season, “Who Is?” presents deep dives into the stories of political power players, the donor class, and more. The podcast is hosted by NowThis correspondent Sean Morrow.

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Who Is Black Lives Matter?
On this episode of “Who Is?,” a look at how Black Lives Matter has grown into a movement.
51 min
27
Who Is Jeff Bezos?
Bezos, the wealthiest human being on the planet, is on track to become humanity’s first trillionaire...
53 min
28
Who Is Big Meat?
On this episode of “Who Is?,” Sean Morrow takes a trip inside the refrigerator--and beyond--for the story of how Big Meat came to be, and what we can do about it.
49 min
29
Who Is Mark Zuckerberg?
Mark Zuckerberg is Facebook’s co-founder and CEO, one of the most wealthy and powerful human beings in the world.
48 min
30
Who Is George Soros?
Sean Morrow explores the story of one of the most loved--and loathed--people on the planet.
47 min
31
Who Is Paul Singer?
Paul Singer, runs a hedge fund, Elliott Management, whose business is activism--but not the activism you might think of...
48 min
32
Who Is Chuck Schumer?
How did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer become the most powerful Democrat in the Senate?
40 min
33
Who Is Nikki Haley?
Former Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley, the first woman to lead the state, has fast become one of the most prominent and powerful politicians in the contemporary Republican Party.
43 min
34
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Sean Morrow talks with the journalist who first covered AOC’s longshot primary challenge, the volunteers who were with her from the start, and the activists fighting on the ground to propel the progressive movement forward.
42 min
35
Coming Soon: Who Is? The Podcast: Season Two
Who Is? is back
1 min
36
Who is Charles Koch?
Sean Morrow explores the biography of Charles Koch, who more than anyone else, may epitomize the pervasive influence of money on American democracy
47 min
37
Who is Mike Pence?
Sean Morrow takes a look at Vice President Mike Pence and interviews his biographer Tom LoBianco to try to understand the man who could be the next President of the United States.
46 min
38
Who is Tom Cotton?
Sean Morrow digs into the forces that brought Senator Tom Cotton to power.
43 min
39
Who is Mike Pompeo?
Sean Morrow takes a look at Mike Pompeo's meteoric rise through Kansas politics that has lead him to the CIA, his current position as Secretary of State and possibly more in the future.
40 min
40
Who is Stephen Miller?
Who is Stephen Miller? Sean Morrow explores how Stephen Miller became Senior Advisor to President Trump
42 min
41
Who is Jared Kushner?
Sean Morrow explores Jared Kushner's prominent role in the Trump Administration.
39 min
42
Who is Mohammad bin Salman?
Sean Morrow explores the Saudi Arabian monarchy and the 34-year-old trillionaire in charge: Mohammad bin Salman
34 min
43
Who is Mark Esper?
Sean Morrow dives deep into Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and the military-industrial complex.
39 min
44
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
Sean Morrow interviews congressional insiders and the former Chief of Staff for Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in the United States.
43 min
45
Who Is Fox News?
Sean Morrow explores the backstory of Fox News and its founders: media savant Roger Ailes and Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch
42 min
46
Who Is Bernie Sanders?
Sean Morrow, talks to the Vermonters who know “Bernie” best, including another former candidate for president: former Vermont governor Howard Dean.
43 min
47
Who Is Joe Biden?
On this episode, host of Who Is Sean Morrow unpacks Biden’s long career, for the stories you need to know about Uncle Joe.
37 min
48
Who is Elizabeth Warren?
We take you beyond the 2020 hype for the stories that you need to know about the woman who wants to take on President Trump.
37 min
49
Who Is John Roberts?
Chief Justice Roberts of the Supreme Court could cast the decisive vote—defining the law of the land—when it comes to issues like abortion, gun control, LGBTQ rights, and things you don’t even realize touch your everyday life.
37 min
50
Who Is Betsy DeVos?/Who Is Erik Prince?
Billionaire and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater are siblings whose decisions have shaped America’s youth and defense systems
38 min