Guide to principled dissent and independent thinking
Deep dive into O'Brien's banned masterpiece 'A Fanatic Heart' - exploring how her raw portrayals of female desire and Irish repression revolutionized literature despite censorship, exile, and book burnings.
David Foster Wallace's witty, insightful essays on tennis and its profound human implications.
Cheryl Strayed's inspiring journey of self-discovery
Britney Spears' candid memoir revealing her journey through fame, motherhood, and reclaiming her voice after years of control.
A raw, unflinching memoir exploring the aftermath of divorce, motherhood, and the dismantling of a woman's identity and family life.
A pianist's journey through China's Cultural Revolution, saved by music.
A powerful memoir exploring Black queer identity, masculinity, and coming-of-age experiences through personal essays and reflections.
Pioneering geneticist's gripping memoir of decoding the human genome, blending scientific breakthroughs with personal and political drama.
NBA champion Chris Bosh shares hard-earned wisdom on mastering the inner game of success, on and off the court.
A gripping firsthand account of a nurse's experiences in A&E during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.
A woman's transformative journey through Italy, India, and Indonesia, seeking pleasure, spirituality, and balance after a painful divorce.
Explore your distant relatives Mary and John Surratt's complex roles in Lincoln's assassination conspiracy. From boarding house keeper to papal guard, uncover how ordinary family choices led to extraordinary historical tragedy.
A raw memoir of redemption from crime to activism
This podcast episode explores the life of John Hixon Shaffer-from his Everett, PA roots to leading the FAA through hijacking crises, controller strikes, and the dawn of modern aviation security from 1969-1973.
Historical adventure about Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon expedition, highlighting courage and survival.
Scandalous biographies of Roman emperors, revealing their power, corruption, and human flaws in vivid, gossipy detail.
From IBM Watson to venture capital tech, Britt Binler's unconventional path from fine arts to full-stack engineering showcases versatility across media, climate tech, and AI-powered investment platforms.
