A Conversation with Anne Applebaum | Moderated by: Max Boot

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum for a compelling discussion on Autocracy, Inc., her latest book exposing the global network of modern dictators. From Russia to China, she reveals how autocrats collaborate to undermine democracy—and what we can do to fight back. Don’t miss this urgent and eye-opening conversation on the future of freedom.

The Power of Perception: Race, Class and the American Narrative | W. Kamau Bell, Charles M. Blow + Sarah Lewis | Moderated by: Mitch Landrieu

In this thought-provoking discussion, panelists explore the intersection of religion and politics in America. The conversation uncovers the complexities of belief systems and political ideologies in shaping the nation's future.

On The Edge: The Art of Risking Everything | Nate Silver | Moderated by: Rajiv Shah

Join Nate Silver, creator of Substack's popular "Silver Bulletin" and founder of FiveThirtyEight, as he explores "the River", the community of individuals with a high tolerance for risk, a fierce competitive drive, and an ability to navigate complexity - traits that allow them to shape and dominate much of modern life. Learn how understanding people in "the River" is key to understanding what drives technology and the economy today.

Happily Ever After? Love and Romance in Fiction | Alison Espach + Casey McQuiston | Moderated by: Alice Randall

Whether it's Casey McQuiston's hot and steamy romp through the food capitals of Europe (The Pairing) or Alison Espach's champagne-fizzy tale of chance encounters at a Rhode Island wedding (The Wedding People), both novels capture the complexities of modern love stories. Rien Fertel joins the authors to discuss how romance, humor and unexpected detours make love—and fiction—so compelling.

Who is Government? | W. Kamau Bell, Casey Cep, Michael Lewis + Sarah Vowell | Moderated by: David Shipley

Government is more than a system‚—it's people. This conversation explores the often-overlooked individuals who keep the country running and their evolving role in government and American society. Panelists explore how the essential business of government makes our lives possible and how much it matters.

The Code Breaker: A Conversation with Jennifer Doudna | Moderated by: Walter Isaacson

Join CRISPR co-inventor Jennifer Doudna for an in-depth discussion on the revolutionary gene-editing technology that's reshaping biology. Moderated by Walter Isaacson, this conversation explores the science, ethical considerations and future possibilities of CRISPR, as well as the impact it will have on medicine, agriculture and beyond.
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