May 28, 2026
How does a nation build a cult of personality so powerful that it survives for generations?
In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Cheng, China bureau chief and former Korea bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, to discuss his forthcoming nonfiction book Korean Messiah: Kim Il Sung and the Christian Roots...
May 27, 2026
What happens when adoption stories celebrated as humanitarian triumphs conceal painful truths beneath the surface?
In this episode, I’m joined by author Paige Towers to discuss her book What They Stole: A Familicide Rooted in Intercountry Adoption.
The book examines the origins of international adoption through the...
May 26, 2026
What if the story of the American Revolution isn’t just American?
In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning historian Sarah M. S. Pearsall to discuss her book Freedom Round the Globe: A World History of the American Revolution.
We often think of the Revolution as a story driven by the Founding Fathers —...
May 25, 2026
As cannabis policy and science evolve, so too does the conversation around how it fits into modern medicine—especially for older adults.
In this episode, I’m joined by addiction specialist and Harvard Medical School instructor Peter Grinspoon to discuss his book Aging Well with Cannabis: Feel Better, Sleep Better...
May 22, 2026
When deadly outbreaks erupt, most people think about hospitals, governments, or the military response.
Few think about the pilots, medics, and crews tasked with flying directly into the crisis.
In this episode, I’m joined by former paramedic, journalist, and award-winning author Kevin Hazzard to discuss his gripping...