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Metrics
Episodes: 156
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 40.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
freethinkingmontel@gmail.com
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Host
Montel Williams - Emmy Award-winning television talk show host, author, advocate, and public speaker known for candid discussions of health, veterans, leadership, and social issues.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Rich Dunning - Childhood Trauma, Healing, Addiction And Recovery, Breaking Generational Cycles, Memoir Writing, And Advocacy For Children Affected By Abuse, Homelessness, Hunger, And Exploitation.
Brad Zalben - Military-to-civilian Transition, Veteran Healthcare, Barriers To Seeking Support, Homelessness, And The Personal Realities Of Navigating Veteran Services.
Marcie Polier Swartz - Veteran Homelessness, Military-to-civilian Transition, VA Healthcare Access, Housing Stability, Nonprofit Leadership, And Emergency Support For Veterans.
C. Evan Stewart - The American Civil War, William Henry Seward, Political Leadership, Compromise, Diplomacy, And Decision-making During National Division.
Mo Smith - Horsemanship, Craftsmanship, Purpose, Resilience, Leadership, And Supporting Veterans, First Responders, Spouses, And Young Adults.
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Episodes
Silence Was My First Language: Rich Dunning on Trauma, Survival & Finding His Voice
September 29, 2026
What happens when silence becomes a survival skill—and then follows you into adulthood?On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with author Rich Dunning for a deeply personal conversation about his new memoir, Silence Was My First Language.Rich opens up about growing up amid abuse, poverty, addiction, fear and instability—and how those childhood experiences continued to shape his relationships, identity and life long after he escaped them.Together, Montel and Ri...
From One Veteran to 1,000: The Story Behind Village for Vets | Marcie Polier Swartz
September 15, 2026
What happens when helping one veteran becomes a mission to help thousands?On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Marcie Polier Swartz, founder of Village for Vets, and her brother, Brad Zalben, a U.S. Navy veteran whose personal journey inspired the organization.Brad served in the Navy from 1992–1999 as a Seabee, trained in welding and construction. After his honorable discharge, he faced challenges that eventually required treatment and support. Marcie s...
Could the Civil War Have Been Avoided? | C. Evan Stewart
September 01, 2026
What if one of the most consequential wars in American history might have taken a different course? On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel sits down with distinguished attorney, historian, professor, and author C. Evan Stewart to revisit the turbulent months leading up to the American Civil War—and the largely overlooked role of William Henry Seward. Best remembered today as Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State and the man behind the purchase of Alaska, Seward was also one of th...
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How many listeners does Free Thinking with Montel have?
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Who is an ideal guest for Free Thinking with Montel?
Free Thinking with Montel typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Authors, nonprofit founders and executives, military and veteran leaders, historians, professors, advocates, entrepreneurs, and professionals with meaningful expertise or compelling lived experience related to major social issues. Common among recent guests: Published books or memoirs; Founding or leading mission-driven organizations; Military or veteran leadership experience. Recent guests include Rich Dunning, Brad Zalben, and Marcie Polier Swartz.
How hard is it to get booked on Free Thinking with Montel?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Free Thinking with Montel cover?
Recent episodes cover Society, Social Issues, Veterans, Mental Health, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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