Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer
Matthew Weiner is an Emmy Award-winning TV writer, producer and director. His first novel is Heather: the Totality.
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Beginning of the End of 'Mad Men' For millions of viewers, last night’s season premiere of AMC’s Mad Men was the beginning of the end. Only six episodes remain of the hit drama that explored the lives and careers of Manhattan advertising workers, chief among them the enigmatic character Don Draper. We discuss the debut episode with the show’s creator, and some of the real life experiences that informed the fictional world he meticulously created.
The Treatment
Matthew Weiner: Mad Men Matthew Weiner reflects on Mad Men as its seventh and final season begins its final run.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Mad Men’s Matthew Weiner on TV vs Filmmaking AMC’s Mad Men is up for three awards during the Emmys tonight -- including one for outstanding drama. The show’s creator, Matt Weiner, is hoping to break a two year losing streak in that category. But Weiner has more on his mind these days than just the small screen. He has a new feature film in theaters now called Are You Here, starring Owen Wilson and Zach Galifianakis. Are You Here Trailer
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Man Behind 'Mad Men' Mad Men’s Don Draper has become one of the most iconic figures on American television over the past seven years. The show is now in its final season. Madeleine sits down with show creator Matthew Weiner to discuss Don Draper, redemption and how it all will end.
The Business
Matthew Weiner on 'Mad Men' As he wraps the penultimate season of Mad Men , Matthew Weiner talks with Kim Masters in his office in downtown Los Angeles. He openly discusses the public negotiations with AMC in 2011 that got personal. He explains his aversion to Twitter and why -- for his well-being -- he doesn't read online chatter about the show. He talks the Emmys, how Mad Men uses product placement and why he thinks it's time to end the iconic show. Matther Weiner in his office in downtown Los Angeles
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Securing Public Spaces, Super Wealthy Asians Vehicles are increasingly being used as weapons, as seen in the London Bridge attack over the weekend and in New York’s Times Square last month. The Compton-based company Calpipe is designing security bollards to help make public spaces safer. And novelist Kevin Kwan satirizes the “crazy rich” Asian jet set and their luxurious tastes in his latest book, “Rich People Problems.”
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why did Jared Kushner want a back channel with Russians? News broke Friday that President Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, tried setting up a back channel between the Trump transition team and the Russian government. What are the consequences for Kushner, President Trump, and the investigation into Russian meddling?
The Treatment
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The Business
Industry insights and lessons learned from memorable guests We have interesting guests on The Business, and sometimes our conversations are too long to fit into one show. This week we give you stories that were too good to leave on the cutting room floor, including some sharp insights on making it in the industry from David Mandel, David Simon, Shawn Levy and Matt Reeves.