Work, Power and Purpose: Women Changing the Leadership Playbook | Alison Fragale + Samhita Mukhopadhyay | Moderated by: Sarah Jaffe

Alison Fragale (Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve) and Samhita Mukhopadhyay (The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning) discuss workplace feminism and share their visions for a reimagined workplace culture.

Unlearning to Learn: Safiya Sinclair and Tara Westover on Self-Discovery | Moderated by: Molly Jong-Fast

Authors Tara Westover (Educated) and Safiya Sinclair (How to Say Babylon) engage in a conversation about their powerful memoirs of identity, resilience and self-discovery. Join them as they share thoughts on how the act of writing can be a transformative path toward healing and understanding.

Beyond the Dream: The Radical Legacies of Freedom Fighters | Edda Fields-Black, David Greenberg + Tamara Payne | Moderated by: Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

Biographers of Harriet Tubman, Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and John Lewis join Eddie S. Glaude Jr. in a conversation exploring how the work of iconic civil rights leaders continues to inspire modern movements.

Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion and Tech | Maureen Dowd | Moderated by: Ken Auletta

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd takes center stage to discuss her latest book, Notorious, a sharp, witty and unfiltered look at the larger-than-life figures who have shaped American culture and politics. Known for her incisive commentary and fearless storytelling, Dowd brings her signature blend of humor and insight to a discussion of power, celebrity and the evolving landscape of political discourse.

Reimagining the Future: Feminist Visions for a More Just World | Rachel Cargle, Sarah Jaffe + Samhita Mukhopadhyay | Moderated by: Anneliese Singh

Rachel Cargle (A Renaissance of Our Own), Sarah Jaffe (From the Ashes and Work Won't Love You Back) and Samhita Mukhopadhyay (The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning) discuss their visions for a future built on justice, equality and feminist principles.

Reckoning with the Past: Fiction, Family and Hard Truths | Crystal Hana Kim, Rachel Khong + Madeleine Watts | Moderated by: Katy Simpson Smith

Rachel Khong (Real Americans), Crystal Hana Kim (The Stone Home) and Madeleine Watts (Elegy, Southwest) discuss their recent fiction works as they explore the complexities of family and inheritance, identity, societal breakdown and nearly impossible tests of love and forgiveness.

I Once Was Lost: A Conversation with Don Lemon | Moderated by: Dean Baquet

Join us for an engaging discussion about Don Lemon's latest book, I Once Was Lost, where the veteran journalist reflects on his personal and professional journey, exploring themes of redemption, identity, and resilience. Whether you're a longtime fan or just curious about his perspective, this conversation promises to be thought-provoking and timely.
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