Question Everything Creators & Guests

Brian Reed is the senior producer of the public radio show and podcast This American Life, also he hosts the show S-Town, and co-hosts the podcast The Trojan Affair

Robyn Semien is a journalist and audio producer. She is a co-founder of the audio production company Placement Theory. Previously, Semien was a producer for "This American Life."

Jonathan Goldstein is an author, humorist and radio producer. Goldstein has worked on radio programs and podcasts such as Heavyweight, This American Life, and WireTap.After graduation, Goldstein supported himself by working in the telemarketing industry for ten years while continuing to write and attend readings.

Lisa Pollak is a freelance journalist, features writer, and audio producer and editor.Pollack has produced stories for NPR’s “Planet Money” and WNYC’s “TLDR” podcasts, among other outlets. Previously, she was a producer for “This American Life.”

Zach St. Louis is a freelance audio producer, reporter, and writer. Currently, he is a producer at Placement Theory, where he produces the podcast “Question Everything.”

Jodie Ginsberg is the CEO at Internews Europe.

Tobias Lindholm is a screenwriter and film director best known for gritty moral dramas.

Antonio Campos is a film director, screenwriter, and film producer.

David Folkenflik is a reporter serving as media correspondent for National Public Radio and is also one of the hosts of NPR's On Point.

Ira Glass is an American public radio personality and the host and producer of the radio show, and podcast This American Life. A staple on NPR's schedule, he participated in several programs including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Talk of the Nation. He has appeared on several other podcasts and continues to work on This American Life.

Sam Eagan is a freelance reporter and producer. Currently, he is a producer for The New Yorker, where he produces for their podcast "The Political Scene."Eagan has published stories about national security, far right extremism, politics, culture, masculinity, and sport. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Teen Vogue, The New Republic, Vanity Fair, VICE News, CBS News, Defector Media, and Front Office Sports.Previously, Eagan has produced for CBS News and Wyoming Public Radio.

Gay Alcorn is a journalist and newspaper editor. Her last role was as Editor of The Age, prior to her leaving the position in 2022.Alcorn began her career in journalism as a cadet with the Courier-Mail before moving to Melbourne to join the Sunday Age at its launch. In 2014, she left The Age to become the Melbourne Editor of The Guardian Australia. She returned to The Age in 2020 as Editor.

Ben Smith is a former BuzzFeed editor and New York Times media columnist.

Jeremy Loffredo is an independent reporter, currently reporting for The Grayzone.

Astead W. Herndon is a National politics reporter at The New York Times and a political analyst for CNN.Previously, Herndon covered the 2020 presidential election for the New York Times, beginning in the Democratic primary. He is also a former Washington bureau and city hall reporter for the Boston Globe.

Jeff Jarvis is an American journalist, professor, public speaker and former television critic, he is a co-host of This Week in Google Podcast.

V Spehar is a highly sought-after leadership coach, visioning expert, equity program auditor, and emcee.

Emily Malterre is an audio producer. Currently, she is an associate producer at Placement Theory, where she works on the podcast "Question Everything." Emily is currently a masters student at the NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and has a background in civil engineering, community engagement, and latte art. She is excited to be starting her career in journalism, and recently contributed a short piece on NYC’s trivia scene for NPR’s All Things Considered.

Brendan Patrick Baker is a director, producer, and composer who specializes in creative editing and sound design for highly-crafted radio and podcast productions. He is the founder and director of the audio production company Phenomephon Studios.Baker was Director for Marvel’s Wolverine: The Long Night , and previously a producer for the critically acclaimed podcast, "Love + Radio." His work his work has appeared on "This American Life" and "Radiolab." He did mixing and sound-design for the podcast "The Message" and the first season of NPR’s "Invisibilia."