Sam Sanders

Sam Sanders

Host; executive producer, The Sam Sanders Show

Sam Sanders is an award-winning reporter, radio host and podcaster. He hosted the hit show Into It from Vulture. He was also a founding creator and host of NPR's It’s Been a Minute and NPR Politics. He currently co-hosts the beloved show Vibe Check from SiriusXMs. He has interviewed luminaries ranging from JLo to Maya Rudolph to Beto O’Rourke to Malcolm Gladwell. His writing has appeared in New York Magazine, Politico Magazine, and The Washington Post. Sam is proudly from San Antonio and currently lives in Los Angeles with his two pitbulls named Zora and Wesley. The three of them are always contemplating their next naps.

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Sam Sanders shares his approach to a stress-free holiday; Madeleine Brand reveals the secret for a successful office party.

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Sam sits down with author and marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to explore her inspiring new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Dr.

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Sam sits down with author and marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to explore her inspiring new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Dr.

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