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Arts May 01

Palestinian and Israeli writers reflect on bridging divides in 'The Future is Peace'

By Ali Rogin, Zeba Warsi

Health Feb 03

Meat
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New book 'Meat' explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption

In his new book “Meat,” Bruce Friedrich argues that the way we produce meat is unsustainable — for the climate, the planet and public health — and that the solution isn’t eating less of it, but making it differently. From…

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Nation Jan 10

Illustration shows Palantir logo and rising stock graph
Watch 6:14
New book offers glimpse inside world of controversial tech firm Palantir and its CEO

Palantir Technologies is one of the most secretive and powerful companies in Silicon Valley. It develops software that can quickly analyze massive amounts of data, used by government agencies, the military and major corporations. Ali Rogin speaks with Michael Steinberger,…

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery

Nation Dec 14

dirtbagbillionaire
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New book 'Dirtbag Billionaire' tells story of Patagonia's unconventional founder

Surveys consistently rank Patagonia as one of the most reputable brands in America, not just for its outdoor gear, but also for being good environmental stewards. The story of both the company and its iconoclastic founder is told in a…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery

Arts Dec 13

wildeye
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Beverly and Dereck Joubert reflect on 40 years of African wildlife photography in new book

For more than 40 years, Beverly and Dereck Joubert have lived with, photographed and filmed African wildlife. Their images bear witness not just to the majesty of life on the continent, but also the host of threats that confront both…

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz, Andrew Corkery

Oct 18

Watch 6:57
Former CDC director offers an insider's 'Formula for Better Health' in new book

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson

Dr. Tom Frieden has spent his career as a disease detective, New York City’s health commissioner during a tuberculosis outbreak and CDC director during the Ebola crisis. In his new book, “The Formula for Better Health,” he shares lessons about…

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Oct 11

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Author and humanitarian Mitch Albom on love, hope and second chances

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz

Mitch Albom is a sports writer turned author turned benefactor who puts love and hope at the center of nearly everything he does. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang meets up with Albom to talk about his latest book,…

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Sep 07

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'The Black Family Who Built America' chronicles the McKissacks' design legacy

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of…

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Aug 02

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New book explores the science behind 'super aging' and longer, healthier lifespans

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz

Imagine a future where the aging process can be delayed and more people live active, healthy and disease-free lives well into their 90s. That reality may be sooner than you think, according to Dr. Eric Topol, author of the new…

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May 11

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New book 'Four Mothers' explores the first year of parenthood around the world

By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara

This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood…

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