https://simplecast.com Every person has an amazing story. Some are just waiting for the perfect conversation. Join award-winning journalist Alisyn Camerota as she talks one-on-one with sports leaders, politicians, journalists, and regular people caught in extraordinary situations. en Fri, 1 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Fri, 1 May 2026 22:00:13 +0000 https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/52e87b87-a4f4-4241-8bbd-6e9631b4f687/c508f6ec-336f-4e62-bf08-0d47eb590d9f/3000x3000/alisyn_camerota_square.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com episodic Every person has an amazing story. Some are just waiting for the perfect conversation. Join award-winning journalist Alisyn Camerota as she talks one-on-one with sports leaders, politicians, journalists, and regular people caught in extraordinary situations. Alisyn Camerota false https://feeds.simplecast.com/F_IqQHEu Scripps News travis.jones@scripps.com 052fca22-24fa-4893-97db-ee0e7ffe0ba6 Fri, 1 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Scripps News) https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com/episodes/gabby-giffords-from-congress-to-recovery15-years-later-Dojqlh7_ Gabby Giffords: From Congress to Recovery—15 Years Later Scripps News 00:24:00 Gabby Giffords survived a gunshot wound to the head—but her recovery is still unfolding every single day. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about living with aphasia, a condition that makes it difficult to speak even when the words are clear in her mind. With the help of her team, including Giffords executive director Emma Brown, she shares what it’s really like to rebuild language, identity, and purpose after unimaginable trauma. You’ll hear how she relearned to communicate, why she can still sing fluently, and how she continues to lead a national movement to reduce gun violence—15 years after the shooting that changed her life. This is a story about resilience, frustration, hope, and the decision to keep moving forward. “Move ahead. Do not look back.” Gabby Giffords survived a gunshot wound to the head—but her recovery is still unfolding every single day. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about living with aphasia, a condition that makes it difficult to speak even when the words are clear in her mind. With the help of her team, including Giffords executive director Emma Brown, she shares what it’s really like to rebuild language, identity, and purpose after unimaginable trauma. You’ll hear how she relearned to communicate, why she can still sing fluently, and how she continues to lead a national movement to reduce gun violence—15 years after the shooting that changed her life. This is a story about resilience, frustration, hope, and the decision to keep moving forward. “Move ahead. Do not look back.” mark kelly gabby giffords, brain injury recovery, real stories resilience, alisyn camerota interview, inspirational interviews, surviving gun violence, connected podcast, gun violence prevention, gabby giffords aphasia, political interviews 2026, connected with alisyn camerota, scripps news, gabby giffords shooting, giffords organization, aphasia recovery, gabby giffords interview false full 6 1 f87f44a4-2091-4f58-b955-f385dce6d1e3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Art Alexakis) https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com/episodes/art-alexakis-of-everclear-the-pain-behind-santa-monica-and-his-battle-with-ms-99lmdNNj Art Alexakis of Everclear: The Pain Behind “Santa Monica” and His Battle with MS Art Alexakis 00:23:45 Art Alexakis, the voice behind Everclear’s iconic 90s hits like Santa Monica and Father of Mine, opens up to Alisyn Camerota in a raw and emotional conversation. He shares how childhood trauma, addiction, poverty, and personal loss shaped his music — and how those experiences became anthems for a generation. Now, Art reveals what it’s like living and touring with multiple sclerosis (MS), and how he continues to push forward despite the challenges. This is a powerful story about survival, honesty, and the real life behind the songs. Art Alexakis, the voice behind Everclear’s iconic 90s hits like Santa Monica and Father of Mine, opens up to Alisyn Camerota in a raw and emotional conversation. He shares how childhood trauma, addiction, poverty, and personal loss shaped his music — and how those experiences became anthems for a generation. Now, Art reveals what it’s like living and touring with multiple sclerosis (MS), and how he continues to push forward despite the challenges. This is a powerful story about survival, honesty, and the real life behind the songs. multiple sclerosis story, santa monica song, behind the music stories, 90s rock, living with ms, rock star addiction story, ms awareness, art alexakis, childhood trauma recovery, father of mine, alisyn camerota, celebrity health stories, musician mental health, scripps news interviews, connected with alisyn camerota, music industry struggles, alternative rock 90s, music interviews, everclear, drug addiction recovery story false full 5 1 1e002bbf-9b3d-4862-82bf-de8ba16a1637 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Eli Sharabi) https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com/episodes/eli-sharabi-491-days-a-hostageand-the-choice-to-keep-living-MXxnl7O8 Eli Sharabi: 491 Days a Hostage—and the Choice to Keep Living Eli Sharabi 00:23:45 After 491 days held hostage by Hamas, Eli Sharabi returned home to unimaginable loss—his wife and two daughters were gone. In this deeply moving conversation, he shares how he survived captivity, the mental strength that kept him going, and why he still chooses life every single day. Eli recounts the horrors of October 7, the physical and psychological toll of being held underground, and the moment he finally learned the truth about his family. Despite it all, his message is one of resilience, purpose, and hope. Through unimaginable grief, Eli explains how he continues to move forward—honoring his family while helping others heal. This is a powerful story of endurance, perspective, and the strength of the human spirit. After 491 days held hostage by Hamas, Eli Sharabi returned home to unimaginable loss—his wife and two daughters were gone. In this deeply moving conversation, he shares how he survived captivity, the mental strength that kept him going, and why he still chooses life every single day. Eli recounts the horrors of October 7, the physical and psychological toll of being held underground, and the moment he finally learned the truth about his family. Despite it all, his message is one of resilience, purpose, and hope. Through unimaginable grief, Eli explains how he continues to move forward—honoring his family while helping others heal. This is a powerful story of endurance, perspective, and the strength of the human spirit. true story interview, hope after tragedy, real life survival, trauma and recovery, hamas hostage, human endurance, hostage memoir, mental strength, survivor story, resilience, emotional interviews, alisyn camerota, alisyn camerota podcast, captivity story, connected podcast, hostage story, jewish stories, global conflict, connected with alisyn camerota, overcoming adversity, choosing life, underground tunnel hostage, terrorism survivor, october 7 israel, scripps news, eli sharabi, inspirational stories, ptsd recovery, grief and loss, israel gaza conflict false full 4 1 f75e70ab-23b4-43c7-814d-444b6903797d Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Mike Eruzione) https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-eruzione-why-the-miracle-on-ice-may-never-happen-again-gzSHft5d Mike Eruzione: Why the Miracle on Ice May Never Happen Again Mike Eruzione 00:23:45 What does the “Miracle on Ice” mean today—and could it even happen again? In this episode, Alisyn sits down with 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey captain Mike Eruzione to revisit one of the most iconic moments in sports history. But this isn’t just about the past. Mike opens up about watching a new generation win gold, the emotional tribute to fallen teammate Johnny Gaudreau, and why today’s athletes are bigger, faster—and facing a completely different reality. From growing up in a house with 14 kids to leading a team that united a nation, Mike reflects on what’s changed—not just in hockey, but in America. And then comes the hard truth: the rising cost of youth sports may be shutting out the next generation of kids like him. This is a conversation about legacy, loss, opportunity—and what happens when the dream becomes too expensive to chase. What does the “Miracle on Ice” mean today—and could it even happen again? In this episode, Alisyn sits down with 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey captain Mike Eruzione to revisit one of the most iconic moments in sports history. But this isn’t just about the past. Mike opens up about watching a new generation win gold, the emotional tribute to fallen teammate Johnny Gaudreau, and why today’s athletes are bigger, faster—and facing a completely different reality. From growing up in a house with 14 kids to leading a team that united a nation, Mike reflects on what’s changed—not just in hockey, but in America. And then comes the hard truth: the rising cost of youth sports may be shutting out the next generation of kids like him. This is a conversation about legacy, loss, opportunity—and what happens when the dream becomes too expensive to chase. olympic hockey, hockey families, women’s hockey usa, team usa hockey, johnny gaudreau, youth sports funding, connected, working class sports, youth sports cost, youth sports crisis, sports accessibility, alisyn camerota, cost of hockey, connected with alisyn camerota, american pride sports, jack hughes, olympic gold medal, miracle on ice, olympic history usa, hockey equipment cost, youth athletics america, mike eruzione, sports culture change false full 3 1 9a7ae905-b40d-4ac2-8fd3-f2d49d763ddf Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Scripps News) https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com/episodes/when-violence-came-to-her-door-a-judges-story-_pmQ8O3X When Violence Came to Her Door: A Judge’s Story Scripps News 00:23:45 A knock at the door. A moment that changed everything. In this deeply emotional episode of Connected, Alisyn Camerota sits down with a federal judge whose life was shattered by a targeted act of violence meant for her—but instead took the life of her only child. What unfolds is a story of unimaginable loss, resilience, and purpose. From the devastating day that took her son’s life to her fight to protect others in the justice system, she shares how she transformed grief into action—and why forgiveness became her path forward. As threats against judges and public officials rise, this conversation explores the human cost of violence, the power of compassion, and what it means to keep going when everything is broken. This is not just a story about tragedy. It’s a story about strength, love, and choosing light in the darkest moments. A knock at the door. A moment that changed everything. In this deeply emotional episode of Connected, Alisyn Camerota sits down with a federal judge whose life was shattered by a targeted act of violence meant for her—but instead took the life of her only child. What unfolds is a story of unimaginable loss, resilience, and purpose. From the devastating day that took her son’s life to her fight to protect others in the justice system, she shares how she transformed grief into action—and why forgiveness became her path forward. As threats against judges and public officials rise, this conversation explores the human cost of violence, the power of compassion, and what it means to keep going when everything is broken. This is not just a story about tragedy. It’s a story about strength, love, and choosing light in the darkest moments. victim impact, powerful interviews, grief and healing, violence in america, human stories, justice system, gun violence, emotional storytelling, resilience, trauma recovery, targeted attacks, forgiveness, mental health, hope after loss, real life tragedy, alisyn camerota, connected podcast, personal story, true crime, inspirational stories, overcoming loss false full 2 1 e2eac913-3450-470f-841c-6411ab55f6d9 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:24:40 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Don Lemon) https://connected-with-alisyn-camerota.simplecast.com/episodes/don-lemon-gets-real-loss-fearlessness-and-life-after-cnn-2K_9EAHL Don Lemon Gets Real: Loss, Fearlessness, and Life After CNN Don Lemon 00:23:45 Alisyn Camerota reconnects with longtime colleague Don Lemon for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about grief, reinvention, and what it means to keep going when life changes overnight. Don opens up about the devastating loss of his sister, how grief reshaped his outlook, and why it’s made him more fearless than ever. They also discuss his departure from CNN, the realities of independent media, and the growing pressures facing journalists today. Recorded just one week before federal agents arrested Don related to his reporting in Minneapolis, the conversation also reveals his early concerns about being targeted—and what that says about the state of journalism in America. This is a side of Don Lemon you rarely see: candid, vulnerable, and unfiltered. Alisyn Camerota reconnects with longtime colleague Don Lemon for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about grief, reinvention, and what it means to keep going when life changes overnight. Don opens up about the devastating loss of his sister, how grief reshaped his outlook, and why it’s made him more fearless than ever. They also discuss his departure from CNN, the realities of independent media, and the growing pressures facing journalists today. Recorded just one week before federal agents arrested Don related to his reporting in Minneapolis, the conversation also reveals his early concerns about being targeted—and what that says about the state of journalism in America. This is a side of Don Lemon you rarely see: candid, vulnerable, and unfiltered. media industry, fearless journalism, don lemon, journalism today, storytelling podcast, media transparency, minneapolis protest, alisyn camerota, emotional interview, personal reinvention, news industry challenges, independent media, doj, cnn exit, press freedom, media careers, grief and loss, journalist interview false full 1 1