Two public corporations, CBS and Viacom, used to be controlled by the same man, Sumner Redstone. This is the subject of a book called "Unscripted." Our guest is reporter James B. Stewart of the New York Times. He along with his co-author Rachel Abrams write in the preface of the book that: "The drama that unfolded may have occurred at Viacom and CBS, but the recent drumbeat of greed, backstabbing, plotting, and betrayal at the upper level of American business and society has hardly been confined to one or two companies, or one wealthy family and its hangers-on." Viacom and CBS merged in late 2 ..read more

Former United Airlines CEO and chairman Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company and the future of aviation. He was interviewed by USA Today reporter Zach Wichter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Photographer Matika Wilbur spoke about her efforts to shift how Native America is viewed through her photos. She was interviewed by American University professor Elizabeth Rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Ava Chin reflected on her family's American experience across five generations & the impact the Chinese Exclusion Act had on her family & community. She was interviewed by Yale University American studies & history professor Mary Lui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Drexel University law professor Adam Benforado argued that America is failing its children morally, socially and economically. He was interviewed by journalist and author Anya Kamenetz.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

DePaul University's Kelly Pope examined the rising cases of fraud in the U.S. & explored some of the motivations for committing white-collar crimes.  She was interviewed by former SEC commissioner Kathleen Casey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Former Bridgewater Associates CEO and 2022 US Senate candidate David McCormick (R-PA) outlined his vision for a better future for America. He was interviewed by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Technology and International Affairs Program senior fellow Jon Bateman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Pulitzer Prize–winning author and sociologist Matthew Desmond shared his views on how Americans can spread their wealth so that everyone is prosperous.  He was interviewed by New York Times Reporter and author Jason DeParle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Science journalist Angela Saini explored the origins of patriarchy and how it spread to societies around the world. She was interviewed by author and Women's Media Center director Soraya Chemaly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more