Aug 12, 2026
What was it actually like to be a gladiator in ancient Rome?
Not the Hollywood version.
Not the sanitized version.
And not simply the image of two muscular men entering an arena with swords.
What did a gladiator eat? Where did he sleep? What happened before a fight? How were gladiators trained, disciplined,...
Aug 11, 2026
What happens after the revolution?
The battles have been won. Independence has been declared. A new nation has been born.
But then comes the hard part: building a country.
Bestselling historical fiction author Sharon Virts explores that fascinating—and often overlooked—period in her new novel, Bargains of Fate,...
Aug 10, 2026
What if getting older doesn't mean slowing down—but opening yourself up to entirely new possibilities?
At 82, author RW Fields is offering readers a wonderfully timely reminder that creativity, friendship, humor, and reinvention don't have an expiration date.
His book, Mullet Man, is a heartfelt and often funny story...
Aug 5, 2026
Why do political movements that promote authoritarian ideas often gain support from people who feel ignored, frustrated, or left behind?
That question sits at the center of today's conversation.
Joining me is David Ost, political scientist and author of Red Pill Politics: Demystifying Today's Far Right, a timely...
Aug 4, 2026
How do we recognize racism? How do we measure it? And what happens when the way we define a problem makes it harder to solve?
Today's guest argues that the frameworks we have used to understand racism for decades may be limiting our ability to effectively confront it.
Ainsley LeSure is the author of Locating Racism In...