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A Belated February Reading List
EPISODE 1973: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the LA Times book critic, Bethanne Patrick, about six intriguing new fiction and non-fiction book…
2 years, 7 months ago
Navigating the labyrinth of Argentina's bankrupt economy
In episode 1972, Andrew talks to Gregory Makoff, author of DEFAULT, about the cautionary tale of Argentina's $100 billion 2001 debt default.
Gregory M…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why we remember and why we forget
In episode 1971, Andrew talks to Charan Ranganath, author of WHY WE REMEMBER, who unlocks memory's power to hold on to what matters about our lives.
C…
2 years, 7 months ago
Waking Up White
In episode 1970, Andrew talks to Debby Irving, author of WAKING UP WHITE, about how she discovered herself and the story of American racial injustice…
2 years, 7 months ago
A Brave New World of AI, Virtual Reality and Memetic Culture
EPISODE 1969: In our weekly KEEN ON wrap of tech news with Keith Teare, author of the THAT WAS THE WEEK newsletter, Keith explains why none of us can…
2 years, 7 months ago
Against Marriage
In episode 1968, Andrew talks to Peter McGraw, author of SOLO, about how remaining single offers the promise of a remarkable life.
Dr. Peter McGraw is…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why the Shadows of Socrates still haunt us today
In episode 1967, Andrew talks to Matt Gatton, author of THE SHADOWS OF SOCRATES, about the heresy, war and treachery behind the trial of Socrates.
Ma…
2 years, 7 months ago
The forced erasure of gays from 20th century American life
In episode 1966, Andrew talks to the Atlantic contributing writer Jonathan Rauch on why the U.S. government should apologize to gay people for its cr…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Biggest Liberal Loser or an Iconic Progressive?
In episode 1965, Andrew talks to James Traub, author of TRUE BELIEVER, about Hubert Humphrey's quest for a more just 20th century America.
James Traub…
2 years, 7 months ago
In defense of geeky intellectuals
In episode 1964, Andrew talks to Marshall Poe, founder of theNew Books Network, about why there's no such as intellectual objectivity but why we are …
2 years, 7 months ago