Delia Owens

Delia Owens has dedicated her life to exploring the natural world. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in zoology (later, she would receive her Ph.D. from the University of...

Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt

The rise of authoritarian governments conjures images of violent coup d’états, revolutions, and angry mobs. However, Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt argue political changes are usually slow-building and subtle, and...

Ambassador William J. Burns

Hailed as an “American diplomatic legend” by Secretary of State John Kerry, William J. Burns played a central role in over three decades of international politics, from the end of...

Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy

The modern workplace can be an emotional minefield filled with unwritten rules. Do bosses get handshakes or hugs? What do you do if you forget to mute your phone on...

John Burnham Schwartz

John Burnham Schwartz is a novelist and screenwriter whose complicated, flawed, and compelling characters have captivated countless readers. A master of historical and literary fiction, his acclaimed novels transport audiences...

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is a pediatrician, professor, and public health advocate who spearheaded efforts to reveal, publicize, and fix Flint, Michigan’s water crisis. In 2014, a change in the city’s...

Mark Leibovich

As the chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, Mark Leibovich has firsthand experience navigating the nexus of big politics, big money, big media, and big vanity that...