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1,266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★ - 5 ratingsJeff Schechtman talks with authors, journalists, and thought leaders.
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Bankruptcy laws are a mess
July 02, 2024 14:34 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBThe decision this week in the Purdue Pharma case emphasizes how the bankruptcy system protects some and fails others, and how the rich and powerful manipulate it to their advantage while perpetuating race, gender, and financial inequality. My guest Melissa Jacoby (author of "UNJUST DEBTS: How Our Bankruptcy System Makes America More Unequal") is a legal scholar focused on bankruptcy and debt. Jacoby reveals how the bankruptcy system not only falls short in providing basic debt relief to st...
One Week in 1999 that Set Up Today's Politics
June 25, 2024 18:06 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBThe Battle of Seattle, the 1999 protests against the World Trade Organization, marked a major turning point not just for an anti-globalization movement, but for the way we would come to see the world between that protest and the rise of the populist right in 2015. The direct line between those protests and the election of Donald Trump 16 years later is indelible. It's a story full of enduring lessons about people and power in an age of ascendant corporate influence. Talking to me in this ...
The Supreme Court Continues to Be the Leading Obstacle to the Right to Vote
June 25, 2024 17:59 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBThe Supreme Court has been eroding democracy for decades. In my recent WhoWhatWhy conversation with Joshua Douglas (The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights) he reveals that since the 1970s, the US Supreme Court has been actively destabilizing democracy in the United States.
Nicholas Kristof and Chasing Hope
June 19, 2024 16:45 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBIn this week’s TalkCocktail podcast, Nicholas Kristof, long-time NY Times journalist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, talks to me about his new memoir, "Chasing Hope." He takes me on a deeply personal journey through a career spanning more than four decades. Kristof's unwavering commitment to exposing injustice and giving voice to the voiceless has taken him to the far corners of the globe, from the front lines of conflicts to the heart of humanitarian crises, as he has borne witness t...
The changing social and political contours of divorce
June 13, 2024 14:03 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MBLike every social construct, espeically those impacting women, the divorce landscape is changing. and as usual, California is setting the path. After all, California was the first state to introduce no-fault divorce in 1970 under then-Gov. Ronald Reagan, and celebrity divorces make lots of headlines. My guest on this California Sun podcast, Lauren Petkin, has been practicing family law in Los Angeles for 36 years. She lays out today's divorce landscape, including mediation vs. litigation, th...
The Little Newsroom That Could: A Conversation With Ken Doctor
May 29, 2024 22:22 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBThere is still hope for local news. Over the years, the Pulitzer Prize for “breaking news reporting” has typically been awarded to major legacy media brands. However, this year a hyperlocal online publication, the Santa Cruz Lookout, received the prestigious honor for its coverage of the once-in-a-century floods that devastated Santa Cruz in January 2023. On this week’s California Sun podcast I talk with Ken Doctor, who founded the Lookout in 2020, details how the newsroom covered the floods...
An Election Prophecy: How 13 Keys Unlock Presidential Election Outcomes
May 29, 2024 22:18 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBCan elections be predicted like hurricanes or sporting events? American University professor Allan Lichtman believes so, and he has the track record to prove it. Using his unique “13 Keys to the White House” system, Lichtman has, according to him, correctly predicted the outcome of 10 out of the last 10 presidential elections. In this episode of my WhoWhatWhy podcast, I talk with Lichtman to unpack his groundbreaking method, which goes beyond fleeting polling numbers to consider the comp...
The Conservative Futurist: A Conversation with James Pethokoukis
May 23, 2024 20:04 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBLike a shark, if we don't keep moving forward, we die. James Pethokoukis, a renowned economic policy expert, shares insights from his groundbreaking work, "The Conservative Futurist." Pethokoukis presents a captivating vision of a future where technological advancements and environmental preservation harmoniously coexist. Where the intersection of technology, culture, and politics, and discovery join to embrace a bold, future-oriented mindset. One that could lead us to a world of abundan...
"The Guarantee": Natalie Foster's Vision for Reimagining the Social Contract and Building an Inclusive Economy
May 20, 2024 17:18 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBIn "The Guarantee," Natalie Foster argues that our current economic system is failing too many Americans, despite signs of growth. As millennials and Gen Z build wealth amidst the greatest transfer of wealth in history, stubborn pockets of economic stagnation persist. Foster explores what it would take to create an economy that works for everyone, questioning whether the government should guarantee basic rights like housing, healthcare, education, and a living wage. Drawing on mainstream an...
The Looming Threats to the 2024 Election: Anatomy of an Election Meltdown
May 14, 2024 20:46 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBOn this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, I sit down with the lead author of that report, military sociologist Marek N. Posard, to examine these alarming threats and what we can do to counter them. Imagine a small, seemingly innocuous hack on a local water treatment plant. A carefully timed disinformation campaign, powered by the latest in artificial intelligence. The physical security of our voting machines compromised. Suddenly, we have the perfect storm that could bring down the integrity of th...
Would We Be Better Off With a Whole New System of Governance: American Democracy Reimagined
May 14, 2024 20:41 - 39 minutes - 89.3 MBOn thisWhoWhatWhy podcast, we explore the potential for a total reimagining of our beleaguered American democracy. Joining me is Maxwell Stearns, a professor of law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. An esteemed author of numerous articles and books on the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and legal economics, Stearns’s latest work is Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.
Rewiring Our Brains: The Alarming Neurological Consequences of Climate Change
May 07, 2024 17:40 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBClimate change is not just threatening our planet, but also our minds. In my WhoWhatWhy podcast, I examine the hidden mental health crisis triggered by climate change with neuroscientist-turned-environmental-journalist Clayton Page Aldern. Aldern takes us on an eye-opening journey through cutting-edge research, exposing the ways our changing environment is physically altering our brains and behavior. From cognitive impairment sparked by rising temperatures to the psychological aftermath of ...
The Solution to Our Housing Problems May be Right Next Door: My conversation with Max Podemski
May 01, 2024 18:01 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBMax Podemski is an urban planner, writer, and illustrator who currently serves as a transportation planner for the city of Los Angeles. In his new book, “A Paradise of Small Houses,” he traces the evolution of American housing types, from the Philadelphia row house and Chicago workers cottage to the California bungalow. Podemski argues, in my recent California Sun podcast, that California’s rich history of desirable multifamily housing could hold a solution to the state’s housing crisis.
A Journey into the "Filterworld" That Directs Us
April 25, 2024 15:27 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBIn today's digital era, the unseen threads of algorithms intricately weave through our daily lives. They significantly mold our preferences, decisions, and worldviews. At the core of our modern digital experiences, algorithms curate almost every aspect of our online existence—from the articles we read to the music that we listen to and even the social interactions we engage in. This pervasive influence has subtly streamlined cultural diversity and complexity, ushering us into a domain that m...
White Rural Rage Is Not Going Away
April 22, 2024 18:07 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBBetween the shimmer of America’s coastlines an inferno of anger and disillusionment consumes the heartland. This week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast explores this social and political divide with Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, guided by their book, White Rural Rage. Armed with journalistic insight and scholarly acumen, Schaller and Waldman unpack the reality of white rural America’s turmoil. They argue that Trump’s MAGA movement transcends a mere campaign catchphrase to symbolize the deep-seated rage...
What If Pete Rose Gambled Today?
April 11, 2024 19:24 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBSports gambling is a multi-billion-dollar business, with 38 states legalizing sports betting. The story of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter reminds us that sports and betting can still be a dangerous mix. And yet, Las Vegas, the betting and sports capital, was the home of this year's Super Bowl. Against this backdrop, the story of Pete Rose becomes even more poignant. Bestselling author Keith O'Brien's latest book, "Charlie Hustle," offers a captivating chronicle of Rose, one of baseball's most ...
Silicon Soldiers: The Military-Technology Complex
April 08, 2024 17:14 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBIn this WhoWhatWhy podcast, I’m joined by national security journalist Andrew Cockburn. He exposes the little- known links between the Pentagon’s military-technology complex at the dark heart of Silicon Valley. Drawing from his recent cover story for Harper’s, entitled “The Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Problem,” Cockburn delves into the military’s controversial alliance with tech behemoths. This collaboration ropes in some of Silicon Valley’s most contentious figures, such as Peter Thiel and ...
The Freaks Came Out to Write
April 04, 2024 15:35 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBThe Village Voice existed at a unique moment in journalistic history. My guest, journalist Tricia Romano, has penned 'The Freaks Came Out to Write,' the definitive oral history of The Village Voice. It was a publication that not only captured but also shaped the zeitgeist of New York City from the paper's inception in 1955 until its closure in 2018. The Voice was more than a newspaper; it was a cultural beacon, a meeting point of news, culture, and lifestyle, embodying the ever-evolving spi...
America Last: The Right's Enduring Romance With Dictators
March 20, 2024 14:03 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBA recent suggestion for a bumper sticker reading “Trump First, Putin Second, America Last” is more than just a witty jab at current political dynamics; it encapsulates the historical depth of right-wing politics in the United States. On thisWhoWhatWhy podcast I’m joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, who offers a compelling analysis of the right wing’s enduring fascination with authoritarian figures. Drawing on his latest work, America Last: The Right’s Century-Long ...
Marriage is Now a Luxury Good
March 12, 2024 21:02 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBProfessor Melissa Kearney, talks to me about the overlooked economic and social impacts of marriage and family structures and her book, "The Two-Parent Privilege." Kearney's research reveals the decline in marriage rates, particularly among non-college graduates, as an economic crisis with far-reaching consequences. She argues that the decrease in two-parent households, from 77% in 1980 to 63% today, affects children's behavior, education, and the class divide. Kearney emphasizes the economi...
Matthias Gafni gives voice to the lost souls of San Francisco
March 07, 2024 22:59 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBMatthias Gafni, an investigative reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, delves into the darkest corners of the streets of San Francisco. For a recent project, he attempted to attribute names, faces, and families to 24 overdose deaths during a particularly harrowing week in 2023. They were not mere statistics but individuals with stories: a recent immigrant dreaming of a new life; a star student and athlete; a mechanic striving to escape his past, among others. Each narrative sheds ligh...
Reclaiming Populism: It’s Not What We Think It Is
February 21, 2024 17:38 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBAs we look at the global political landscape, we see a resurgence of movements labeled as populist. Propelled by rapid social and technological changes, economic upheavals, and complex migration patterns, people around the world are in search of simple solutions to increasingly complex problems. This week my guest on the WhoWhatWhy podcast Steve Babson, argues that this represents a serious misinterpretation of the concept of populism.
Laura Pappano: The Political Battles inside America's Public Schools
February 12, 2024 18:38 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MBIn this podcast, I welcome Laura Pappano, author of "School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education," to explore the intense politicization of American public schools. Pappano, with over thirty years of experience, delves into the far-right's efforts to control education, highlighting the shift from parental support to activism amidst challenges like local school failures and the pandemic. This conversation sheds light on the battle for the soul of our n...
Chance Vs. Choice: How Flukes Shape Our Lives
February 02, 2024 00:08 - 31 minutes - 73 MBDo we have the control over our own lives that we think we do? According to Brian Klaas, in his mind-bending new book FLUKE: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters, we control nothing, but we influence everything. Think about the unexpected twists of fate that shape our lives. How many times have you stumbled upon a life-changing moment purely by accident? The party you almost skipped, where you met your significant other or a lifelong friend. Or that time you got lost in a neighbo...
Is the Abortion Battle the New Foundation for Modern Political Activism?
January 29, 2024 18:47 - 27 minutes - 64 MBIn this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast — marking the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade — I talk with Felicia Kornbluh, professor of history and gender studies at the University of Vermont. In our far-ranging conversation, we delve into significant shifts in the battle for reproductive rights following the Dobbs decision. Kornbluh, drawing insights from her book, A Woman’s Life Is a Human Life, sheds light on the resurgence of effective activism in states like California, Ohio, and Kansas. She exp...
Media Crack-up 2024: A Conversation with Project Censored's Mickey Huff
January 25, 2024 21:58 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBIn a rapidly changing media landscape, where giants like Conde Nast, the Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated, and the Washington Post face massive layoffs, the very nature of news is transforming and it’s impacting our democracy. I talk with Mickey Huff, director of Project Censored, about the critical state of the media, who’s to blame and about his book "STATE OF THE FREE PRESS 2024." We delve into the top 25 underreported stories of 2023, and examine how corporate and political influen...
From Anxiety to Action: Young Floridians Transforming Politics
January 22, 2024 20:44 - 31 minutes - 71 MBAmid widespread concern about our politics, young, passionate individuals like Devon Murphy-Anderson and Alex Berrios are making a significant impact. In this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, we delve into their efforts to turn Florida blue. Murphy-Anderson and Berrios, through their initiative Mi Vecino, are revitalizing the grassroots political scene in Florida. They’re particularly focused on engaging Latino and Hispanic voters, not just during election cycles but throughout the year. They exp...
Digital Titans and the Echoes of the Gilded Age
January 17, 2024 21:01 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBThe U.S. economy has shifted from traditional manufacturing giants to tech behemoths such as Amazon and Apple, driving significant economic and social changes. This evolution, while beneficial, also stirs fears about corporate power and change. Today's digital landscape, according to my guest, Tom Wheeler, mirrors the Gilded Age, suggesting a repeat of history's paradoxes of innovation and corporate excess. Wheeler, former FCC chairman and author of "Techlash," draws parallels between these ...
MAGA Unraveled: An Insider’s Perspective on Right-Wing America
January 15, 2024 16:30 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MBOn this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast we talk with journalist Tina Nguyen, author of The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Adventures Inside the Right Wing and How I Got Out. A one-time MAGA fellow traveler, Nguyen delves deep into the heart of the movement. Challenging the notion that it’s merely a product of Trump’s influence, Nguyen — who journeyed from a conservative student to disenchanted MAGA-member to jobs at Politico, Vanity Fair, and now Puck — exposes the intricate network of well-funded con...
The Last Candidate of the GOP
January 10, 2024 22:17 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBMcKay Coppins' 'Romney, A Reckoning' transcends a mere political biography, Coppins highlights Mitt Romney as the final presidential candidate of a now-transformed party, portraying him as a historical footnote. Coppins adeptly elucidates Romney's journey and the pivotal role he played in the party's evolution.
‘Fox News’ Is Not News
January 06, 2024 19:50 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBOn the third anniversary of January 6th, this WhoWhatWhy podcast features Brian Stelter, former CNN host and author of Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy. It’s clear that Fox News will likely play a key role in determining whether America remains a democracy, and Stelter provides a colonoscopy into Fox News’s influential role in shaping U.S. politics, especially post-2020 election. He examines the network’s complex relationship...
Daniel Sokatch: A Pivotal Figure in Modern Jewish Dialogue and Israeli Affair is Redefining Jewish Advocacy
December 27, 2023 18:21 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MBOn October 7th, a pivotal event in Israel echoed globally, deeply affecting the local Israeli community. This impact extended worldwide, influencing international politics and discourse, from the Red Sea to capitals like Moscow, Washington, and Beijing. In the U.S., notably in Los Angeles and San Francisco, streets filled with protests, mirroring societal divides. These events highlighted the interplay of geopolitics and history, shaping future narratives about Israel, Judaism, and anti-Semit...
Unmasking the Elepahant
December 11, 2023 19:05 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBMy WhoWhatWhy conversation with legendary campaign strategist Stuart Stevens, whose new book THE CONSPIRACY TO END AMERICA looks deep into the GOP’s True Colors and its dying future.
Jonathan Taplin vs. the tech billionaires
December 04, 2023 20:28 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MBJonathan Taplin, a film producer, scholar, and director emeritus of the Annenberg Innovation Lab, is a vocal critic of excessive techno-optimism. In his book, "The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars, and Crypto," he argues that the California-centric billionaires Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Marc Andreessen are diverting public attention from critical issues. He criticizes the media's role in glorifying them and advocate...
From Poverty to Empowerment: The Rise of the Global Middle Class
November 28, 2023 22:23 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBThe middle class stands as the most successful demographic in world history. By the time we reach 2030, it's projected that the fifth billionth person will have joined its ranks. This journey, which began just over two centuries ago by people in pursuit of a better life, has sparked an unparalleled global transformation. In today's landscape, where half of the global population finds themselves at or above the middle-class threshold, the work of my guest Homi Kharas shines a light on their...
Robert Sapolsky and our Illusion of Free Will
November 27, 2023 18:34 - 24 minutes - 57 MBRobert M. Sapolsky, a Stanford neurobiologist and MacArthur “genius” fellow, challenges our deeply ingrained beliefs about free will. Building on his seminal 2017 work "Behave," which explored the dynamics of nature and nurture, Sapolsky's latest book, "Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will," suggests that science, medicine, and philosophy may actually support determinism over free will. As societal discourse increasingly embraces a culture of victimhood, he questions the quintesse...
Don’t Shoot the Messenger: The Methods and Power of Pollsters
November 21, 2023 15:25 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBIn this WhoWhatWhy podcast I talk with Scott Keeter, the senior survey adviser at Pew Research Center. In this role, he guides all of Pew’s research and polling. An expert on American public opinion and political behavior, he is a co-author of four books on the subject. Keeter discusses the complexities of modern polling amid a climate of skepticism and change. As the 2024 elections approach, Keeter confronts the polling industry’s pressing issues: dwindling response rates and the public’s...
My Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson
November 15, 2023 17:37 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBAs our nation teeters on the knife's edge of democracy, it's imperative to understand the historical roots of our current predicament. Heather Cox Richardson offers a deep dive into the intricate weave of America's past and present. A Professor of History at Boston College, Richardson is not only an acclaimed author but also the influential voice behind the daily Substack 'Letters From an American.' In an era marked by relentless political turmoil, authoritarian threats, and pervasive so...
From Buy to Cell: The Journey of SBF
November 06, 2023 23:21 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this special WhoWhatWhy podcast, I talk with Zeke Faux, whose book Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall (Crown Currency, September 2023), unpacks the crypto phenomenon and its disintegration, culminating in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) conviction for fraud and potential 110-year sentence. Faux, a Bloomberg investigative reporter who has covered SBF and the crypto craze since the beginning, spent time with SBF in the Bahamas and sat in the courtroom every day of the t...
The Shifting Sands of the Middle East: What’s Next for Israel, Hamas, and Iran?
October 30, 2023 17:24 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, I explore the intricate landscape of global terrorism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the geopolitical reverberations of recent events. My guest is Kenneth Katzman, a senior adviser with The Soufan Group and a preeminent expert on the Middle East. Specializing in Iran, the Persian Gulf states, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Katzman has previously served as a senior analyst at the Congressional Research Service and an analyst at the CIA. My conversation w...
Navigating the New Geopolitics: A Conversation with Sam Ramani
October 23, 2023 18:07 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBSam Ramani, is a distinguished Oxford scholar specializing in international relations. Ramani, also a member of London's Royal United Services Institute, brings a wealth of firsthand experience from Russia and Ukraine, as well as academic insights into Russia's military involvements in Chechnya and Syria. Ramani describes our global politics as increasingly volatile due to the erosion of international law and the rise of a multipolar world. He views Russia's invasion of Ukraine not merely a...
Carl Safina on Nature, Philosophy, and Unexpected Teachers
October 17, 2023 17:23 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBIn a digital age that often alienates us from nature, ecologist and author Carl Safina offers a transformative tale in 'Alfie & Me.' Rescuing Alfie, a near-death baby screech owl, with his wife Patricia, Safina challenges conventional ideas about interspecies boundaries and our philosophical relationship with the world. Set amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the story serves as a poignant reminder that life's deepest lessons often come from unexpected sources. A MacArthur "genius" and Stony Brook p...
Can America Survive Its Own Constitution? The Tyranny of the Minority
October 16, 2023 19:05 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBOn this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, Harvard professor Daniel Ziblatt, co-author of the new book Tyranny of the Minority, takes a hard look at the institutional inertia and political extremism that is threatening the future of American democracy. Ziblatt argues that the nation’s precarious condition is defined by two contrasting views of what George Washington called “the last great experiment for promoting human happiness”: one that aspires toward a multiracial, multicultural democracy focus...
The Invisible Frontlines: Israel’s Secret War Against a Nuclear Iran
October 09, 2023 18:48 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBUpdated October 8, 2023 — The podcast below was recorded earlier this week before the horrific events in Israel and Gaza. However, while the focus of the podcast is on Israel’s efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear program, it clearly lays out what could be considered the precursor to the Hamas attack. The weakness and division within Israel, the broad effort to isolate Iran through the Abraham Accords, and attempts to establish peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia are all contributing factors. ...
The Wisdom of Survivors: Overcoming Global Trauma
October 02, 2023 17:59 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBOur era is defined by trauma — from COVID-19 to climate change, divisive politics to economic pressures, gun violence and generational upheavals. And the collective effect of all these traumas can make it pretty hard to face the day. Robert J. Lifton, my guest on this week’sWhoWhatWhy podcast, has inspiring and realistic ideas for coping with it all, as suggested by the title of his latest book, Surviving Our Catastrophes: Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to COVID-19. The 97-year-...
When the Game Was War: The 1987-88 NBA Season
September 19, 2023 15:55 - 23 minutes - 54 MBTeams and athletes often define more than games; they encapsulate eras and collective memories. While some teams symbolize a specific year, like the 1998 Yankees, others represent an entire era, such as the Celtics from 1960 to 1966. Rarely, individual athletes like Tiger Woods in 2000 become the face of a time period. Even rarer is a year that defines an entire league, and for the modern NBA, that was the 1987-1988 season. It was a pinnacle year featuring iconic battles and drama with lege...
Power Play: How Just 12 People Control America’s Economic Destiny: A conversation with John Coates
September 07, 2023 18:04 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBIn this WhoWhatWhy podcast, I talk with Harvard Law Professor John Coates who discusses his new book, "The Problem of Twelve," which warns against the alarming concentration of financial power in the U.S. Four index funds control 25% of the S&P 500, and along with dominant private equity firms and "too big to fail" banks, they wield outsized influence over the economy and politics. Coates argues that this lack of transparency and extreme concentration of power threatens not just the economy...
Living History: A Conversation with Drew Gilpin Faust on the Pivotal Moments That Shaped Her and All of Us
August 28, 2023 16:57 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBAs we mark the 60th Annerversay of the March on Washington, it takes us back to the issues of mid-century America. So it's only appropraite to be joined by Drew Gilpin Faust, a Bancroft and Francis Parkman Prize winner and former Harvard president. Her memoir, "Necessary Trouble: Growing Up in Midcentury," is more than a personal story; it's a lens into the pivotal moments of the 1950s and '60s. Faust's life personifies the era's turning points, illustrating that history isn't just a colle...
Can Boomers Age Out Gracefully? A Conversation with Dr. Rosanne Leipzig
August 15, 2023 14:31 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBIn the 1960s, baby boomers captured the world's attention with their youthful zeal, setting the cultural tone for fifty years. Today, as they age, the spotlight has shifted to aging, reflecting our concerns about older leaders and a fondness for bygone times. The adage "60 is the new 50" is common, yet we must question the reality of modern aging. Has our progress truly allowed us to age more gracefully, and are there immutable aspects of aging? This is what Dr. Rosanne Leipzig examines in ...
What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life: A Conversation with Sally Jenkins
August 07, 2023 15:43 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBToday we idolize those who excel in nearly every sport, viewing them as heroes and role models, and they are among the highest earners in our society. Undeniably, these individuals bring innate talents to their respective sports. However, these talents alone are insufficient. Their success hinges on what they do with their abilities—the discipline, practice, conditioning, resilience, and dedication to their sport. The question we face today is what we can learn from their success. In all ...