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Arts May 19

Ada Ferrer reflects on family history and forces shaping Cuba and the U.S. in new memoir

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Arts May 07

SaltSweatSteam
Watch 6:58
An 'accidental' chef traces her unlikely journey into the culinary world in new memoir

Food can be about comfort, craft or culture, but in Brigid Washington’s new memoir, it’s about survival. Her book traces her unlikely journey into the culinary world, one marked by loss, uncertainty and questions of identity. Geoff Bennett speaks with…

By Geoff Bennett, Alexa Gold

Arts Apr 01

Man convicted in Gisele Pelicot rape trial appeals his sentence at the courthouse in Nimes
Watch 14:23
Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse

In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case…

By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport

Politics Mar 11

U.S. President Biden attends a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony, in Fort Myer
Jill Biden's new memoir will offer her perspective on the decision to end Biden's 2024 reelection bid

A political spouse for nearly 50 years, Jill Biden said she has never publicly discussed her feelings about the three-week stretch when her husband ended his political career, instead saving her thoughts for the pages of her soon-to-be-released memoir.

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Arts Mar 05

streetwise
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Lloyd Blankfein on his memoir 'Streetwise' and broader economic concerns

On Thursday, the markets had their worst day since the U.S. war in Iran began, and oil prices saw another big jump. Amna Nawaz discussed the broader economic concerns with Lloyd Blankfein, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and author…

By Amna Nawaz, Alexa Gold

Jun 23

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Sen. Murkowski on new memoir 'Far From Home' and adapting to Trump era politics

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the independent-minded Republican from Alaska, often defied President Trump during his first term, breaking with him on key issues and nominations. She's now opening up in her candid memoir, "Far From Home," and joined Amna Nawaz to…

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Jun 06

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Jacinda Ardern on keeping empathy in politics and new memoir, 'A Different Kind of Power'

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold, Daria Nastasia

At 37 years old, Jacinda Ardern was the world’s youngest female head of government when she became prime minister of New Zealand. She was also just the second to give birth while in office and led her nation through crises,…

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Jun 03

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Basketball legend Candace Parker on 'The Can-Do Mindset' and finding success

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Anne Azzi Davenport

Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her retirement last year after 16 seasons, the seven-time all-star and two-time MVP has stepped into a new role as an…

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May 21

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Barry Diller shares personal story and chronicles remarkable career in 'Who Knew'

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Barry Diller has been a towering force in American entertainment and business for more than half a century. He helped reshape television at ABC, led Paramount during a golden era of filmmaking and launched the Fox network. Today, his digital…

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May 20

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Jonathan Capehart chronicles his journey toward self-discovery in 'Yet Here I Am'

By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz

On Friday nights, you see Jonathan Capehart alongside David Brooks discussing the big political stories of the week. But it was a long journey that led him to the News Hour. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new memoir,…

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