Four acclaimed authors join us to share the books that shaped their lives—and the stories they believe everyone should read.
📚 Guest Bios:
- Diana Henriques – Award-winning journalist and author of The Wizard of Lies and Taming the Street, expert on financial fraud and Wall Street history.
- Robert Lipsyte – Legendary sportswriter, author of The Contender, and former New York Times columnist known for his coverage of Muhammad Ali.
- Brody Mullins – Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter, formerly of The Wall Street Journal, author of The Wolves of K Street, uncovering lobbying and political influence.
- Dr. Catherine Pakaluk – Economist and social philosopher at The Catholic University of America, author of Hannah’s Children, exploring family, fertility, and social change.
📖 Topics Covered:
- The books that changed their lives—and why they matter.
- Forgotten classics, formative childhood reads, and literary role models.
- Writing craft and storytelling insights from journalism and academia.
- The evolving power of billionaires and corporations in U.S. politics.
- The crisis of attention and the role of books in the age of screens.
- Encouragement for young readers and the enduring value of fiction.
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🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright
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