Jun 15, 2026
In this episode, I'm joined by historian, national security intelligence veteran, and author Ralph DeFalco to discuss his new novel The Counterfeit.
Set in a chilling near future, the novel imagines an America defeated in a Pacific war, politically fractured, economically broken, and increasingly authoritarian. At its...
Jun 12, 2026
In this episode, I'm joined by global health advocate, founder and CEO of the Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge (I-MAK), and author Tahir Amin to discuss his groundbreaking book Pharma Monopoly: The Battle for the Future of Medicines.
Drawing on decades of work challenging pharmaceutical patents...
Jun 11, 2026
Monaco is often seen as a playground for the rich and famous—a tiny kingdom of casinos, superyachts, and royalty.
But according to veteran intelligence operative and author Robert Eringer, beneath the glamour lies a far more complicated world of espionage, organized crime, money laundering, and political intrigue.
In...
Jun 10, 2026
Family stories are often built on cherished memories, treasured photographs, and carefully preserved traditions.
But sometimes, buried beneath those stories are secrets, tragedies, and wounds that ripple across generations.
In this episode, I'm joined by Phyllis Karas, New York Times bestselling author, professor of...
Jun 9, 2026
In this episode, I'm joined by acclaimed anthropologist and longtime ethnographer of political movements Ida Susser to discuss her book The Yellow Vests and the Battle for Democracy.
When the Yellow Vest movement erupted across France in 2018, it confounded observers. It drew support from across the political spectrum,...