Moment with Brian Koppel

Legendary comedian and actor Kevin Pollak on how he took huge risks to break into the business exactly the way he wanted to.

Rosanne Cash on knowing yourself through writing

Tony Gilroy, writer/director of 'Michael Clayton' and the 'Bourne' movies and Scott Frank, distinguished screenwriter best known for movies such as Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Minority Report, and A Walk Among the Tombstones.​

This week on The Moment, Brian Koppelman talks to his wife, Amy Koppelman, a novelist and screenwriter, about her book Hesitation Wounds and her recent film I Smile Back. The two discuss Amy’s lifelong battle with depression, the themes and characters of her stories, and how writing has, in many ways, saved her life. Plus, Amy talks about the letter she wrote to Philip Roth, why Per Petterson is one of her favorite authors, and how she overcame resistance from publishers and peers throughout...

Mike Birbiglia and his poet wife Jen Hope Stein, on the challenges and rewards of working and parenting together as they created his hit one man broadway show, The New One.

Brin Jonathan-Butler on how writing saved his life.

General Stanley Mchrystal on waging war with honor, leading with strength and heart, and the value of emotional restraint.

Nick McDonnell, war correspondent, novelist, former child prodigy, on where to find honor in dangerous times.

Brian Koppelman talks to Sarah Kay, the world famous spoken word poet

Nicholas Morgenstern, the Willy Wonka of ice cream, on risking everything to chase a childhood dream.

Maggie Haberman, NY Times Trump expert, on what it means to be a reporter in 2018.

Justine Bateman on what fame feels like, and the dagger of feeling it erode.

Nicole Holofcener, one of Brian’s creative heroes, on why she and how she makes her groundbreaking films

Bradley Tusk, entrepreneur and author, on how he scored at the intersection of tech and politics.

Dee Snider, legendary rocker, on the power of believing in an impossible dream.

David Levien, Brian's film making partner and author of 'Signature Kill,' on how grit beats talent in fighting and writing.

Doc Mcstuffins creator Chris Nee on defining yourself as an artist and businessperson.

Espn’s Pablo Torre on finding his purpose

Steve Almond on recognizing bad stories

Jemele Hill on what matters more than success.