S24 E2: “Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks—a Cool History of a Hot Commodity” by Amy Brady

Today, Emily Amick, lawyer and former counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Betches Media cofounder Sami Sage share five key insights from their New York Times bestseller "Democracy in ...

18 Heinä 202410min

American presidents have often pushed the boundaries established for them by the Constitution. Today, Corey Brettschneider shares the inspirational stories of the citizens who pushed back.

17 Heinä 202412min

Today, journalist Julia Hotz reports on a radical new trend in healthcare: social prescribing. 📩 Can't get enough of The Next Big Idea Daily? Check out our brand new Substack: https://bookoftheday.ne...

16 Heinä 202413min

Michael McQueen has spent two decades teaching Fortune 500 leaders the skills they need to change people's minds. Now, he's here to share those skills with you.

15 Heinä 202413min

Let's close out the week by hearing from Sharon Brous, one of the country's leading rabbis, about her new book "The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World." 📩 We launched a S...

12 Heinä 202414min

R. Derek Black grew up with the founders of the American white nationalist movement but became an advocate for antiracism. How did that happen? 📩 We have a new Substack! Check it out at https://booko...

11 Heinä 202413min

We are a nation of mythmakers. But in his new book, "A Great Disorder: National Myth and the Battle for America," Richard Slotkin argues those myths may be to blame for our current polarization.

10 Heinä 202414min

A decade ago, Alan Townsend's wife and daughter were both diagnosed with life-threatening forms of brain cancer. In the face of this gut-wrenching news, he took solace in science.

9 Heinä 20249min