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On this episode of Full Disclosure, Oscar-winning actor and New York Times #1 best-selling author joins the podcast to discuss his new unconventional memoir, "Greenlights." Matthew discusses the values instilled in him by his mother and father, Trump, stories from his adolescent time in Australia, fatherhood, guiding children to be individuals, the chances of a gubernatorial run in 2022, and more! Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Android

Ben is joined by NYT-best selling author Jeff Pearlman to discuss his newest book, ‘Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.’ The book is centered on the 1996-2004 Lakers run, that was rife with scandal, determination, and championships.  Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Android

On this episode of Full Disclosure, New York Times best-selling author and Texas Monthly contributor Stephen Harrigan talks everything Texas. Ben and Stephen discuss his book, "Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas," dark moments in Texas history, heroic transplants, and mythologies in Texas that still live on today. Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Android

CNN contributor, Former Tallahassee Mayor, and 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor in Florida Andrew Gillum joins the podcast. Ben and Andrew discuss seeing more melanin on CNN panels, stories from Gillum’s run for Governor, how the Florida Democratic Party can cut the gains of the Florida GOP in minority communities, voting rights being under assault in Florida, and more! Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Android

Texas Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia joins the podcast to discuss her upbringing in rural Texas, moving forward with impeaching Trump should the evidence lead there, working/getting started in politics, and more! Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google SoundCloud Android

Austin chief executive, Mayor Steve Adler, joins the podcast to discuss his endorsement of Mayor Pete Buttigieg for President, his early law and political career, Silicon Valley movement to Austin, and more!    Article recommendation: ‘Will You Stay With Me Until I Die?’ "My patient had a simple, devastating request. To honor it meant grappling with how a therapist responds to her clients."   Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google SoundCloud Android  

Meritocracy and the Incentive to do Nothing PLUS Nick Norris is back. Ben and Nick discuss their lives, what happened since our last episode, and the American workplace. Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google SoundCloud Android

Award winning historian, author, and NYU professor Linda Gordon joins the podcast to discuss her nationally acclaimed book, "The Second Coming of the KKK: The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and the American Political Tradition." Ben and Linda also discuss the staggering political and social power the Klan had in middle America, how the Klan was organized as a pyramid scheme, how racism thrives on conspiracy theories, and white backlash in America. Make sure to give us 5 stars, tell your friends about the podcast, and SUBSCRIBE! Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google SoundCloud Android

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Ben speaks to Former CIA Director General Michael Hayden about his new book, "The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies." They also discuss our post truth society, the war in Afghanistan, leadership differences between Presidents’ Obama and Bush, the war against ISIS, why it’s healthy to challenge our own assumptions, and more! Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google SoundCloud Android

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Ben speaks with Jieun Pyun, Manager for the Human Freedom Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas. They discuss Jieun’s journey to the United States, her work with the Bush Institute, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Burma with the Rohingya people, as well as what needs to be done to help the people of North Korea. Next episode: Barring unexpected changes, Ben will be speaking with Former CIA Director General Michael Hayden towards the end of the month about his new book, The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies. Enjoy! Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google SoundCloud Android

On this episode of Full Disclosure with Ben Nakhaima, Ben and Nick Norris attempt to review Diversity Day on The Office, but the first half of the episode is more of a psychological analysis of Michael Scott. Ben and Nick eventually run out of gas and in the expletive-filled second half of this episode, they discuss moving to Austin, life lessons learned so far, and personal items. We will be returning to our normal political interview programming at the end of July with a discussion on North Korea with a special guest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Enjoy!! Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play SoundCloud Android

New York Times best-selling author, historian, and professor at The University of Texas at Austin, H.W. Brands, author of Reagan: The Life, joins Ben to talk about the 40th president of the U.S, Ronald Reagan. Brands also discusses the character of a U.S. president and how the office and those who hold it have changed over the decades. Also, Get It Off Your Chest is a new segment of ours. Submit your complaints and they will be read on air. Email us at: fulldisclosurewithben@gmail.com Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play SoundCloud Android  

Texas State Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. joins Ben on the third episode of Full Disclosure to discuss the events that have influenced his personal and professional life. The Senator from Brownsville, TX, explains the large influence of the Catholic church on his life and how, in his opinion, everyone should trust God’s plan for them. We also discuss his more socially conservative views and how he navigates through the Texas Democratic Party with them while representing District 27. Make sure to follow @bennakhaima to stay up to date. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play SoundCloud Android

On the second episode of Full Disclosure, Ben sits down with Austin Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo of District 9. Tovo worked as an educator before being elected to Austin City Council in 2011. She and Ben discuss the challenges of campaigning, as well as what inspired her to become involved in local politics, plus some of the social issues she cares about the most. Make sure to follow @bennakhaima and @kathietovo to stay up to date on their latest projects and campaigns. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play SoundCloud Android

Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa left a career in law to run for local office in 2012. She currently serves the constituents of District 49 in Austin. On the first episode of Full Disclosure, Ben talks to the Democratic freshman legislator about changing careers, overcoming adversity in life, the values she holds, and more!   Make sure to follow @bennakhaima and @ginaforaustin on Twitter and Instagram for updates!   Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play SoundCloud Android

Welcome to Full Disclosure, an interview podcast hosted by Ben Nakhaima, from Austin, TX. This is an introduction to the show, which will go beyond the talking points to discover the deeper social and political journeys of Texas political figures. Visit FullDisclosureWithBen.com to listen to every episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play SoundCloud Android