The Person Who Believed In Me with David Begnaud

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Who saw something in you before the world did? On "The Person Who Believed In Me" podcast, Emmy-winning journalist and CBS News contributor David Begnaud asks innovators, entertainers and industry leaders this deeply personal question. The result is a series of intimate, moving conversations about resilience and the people behind the success stories we know. The true stars of each episode are the often-overlooked believers who made extraordinary differences in our guests' lives. Do Good Crew is the community behind the show — podcasts, live events and weekly uplifting stories. Subscribe, and send a conversation to the person who believed in you. New episodes every Monday.

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Oldest episode in feed: 02/2026
Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords: David Begnaud, CBS Mornings, The Person Who Believed In Me, Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Stone, Charlie Puth, Adam Lambert, Margaret Cho

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