Jun 30, 2026
More than a century after the guns of World War I fell silent, the scars of that conflict still stretch across Europe—in fields, forests, cemeteries, and quiet villages that once stood at the center of history.
After years of pandemic isolation, historian, photographer, and author Briana Gervat set out on an...
Jun 29, 2026
What happens when the hardest question you'll ever face is one you ask yourself?
For veteran and author Devin Fish, that question was both devastating and life-changing:
"Do I want to die?"
In his deeply personal memoir Answering the Hard Questions, Devin chronicles his journey through military service,...
Jun 24, 2026
What do we inherit from the people we lose too soon?
Author Hilary Plattner joins the show to discuss her memoir The Momma Puzzle, a poignant story of grief, discovery, and family history.
After her mother's death by suicide, Hilary spent decades carrying unanswered questions. Eventually, she began piecing together her...
Jun 23, 2026
What happens when you leave everything familiar behind and start over in a place where you can't read the signs, speak the language, or even confidently order lunch?
For many people, immigration is not an abstract political topic—it's a daily reality filled with uncertainty, adaptation, frustration, discovery,...
Jun 22, 2026
The Holocaust is often told through statistics—millions murdered, thousands of communities destroyed, entire cultures erased.
But history is ultimately made up of individual lives, individual families, and individual acts of courage.
In this episode, I'm joined by journalist and author Keith Morgan to discuss his...