There have been few changes and additions to the United States Constitution since it was ratified in 1788, despite life being wildly different now a few centuries later. To really put the document into a modern perspective, author AJ Jacobs decided to literally live by the Constitution for a full year and documented the experience in his new book The Year of ... Show More
Jan 25
Feeling Scared and Overwhelmed? Start Here
Pain and hardship are part of life. From ancient Greece and Rome to now, people have faced plagues, wars, illness, and loss. The question has never been how to avoid it, but how to endure it and find meaning through it. In today’s episode, Ryan shares practical Stoic methods that ... Show More
15m 34s
Jan 24
Jaimie Alexander: “I Was Asked If I Wanted to Live or Die”
You’ve seen Jaimie Alexander as the tough, unstoppable character on screen, but what was happening off camera tells a completely different story. In this episode, Ryan sits down with actress Jaimie for one of the most honest conversations she’s ever shared publicly. She opens up ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2024
AJ Jacobs: The Constitution Comes Alive
<p>In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he engages in a hilarious and interesting conversation with AJ Jacobs, bestselling author and immersive journalist. Together, they explore Jacobs' latest adventure: living for one year according to the original me ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2025
Fashion Neurosis with Rachel Kushner
Rachel Kushner is an American author and essayist. The daughter of two beatnik scientists, Kushner began her Bachelor’s degree in political economy at the University of California aged 16, and then moved to San Francisco and worked in nightclubs. After an MFA at Columbia, studyin ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2025
How the Horse Changed the World: Interview with Author David Chaffetz
<p>David Chaffetz, author of the recent and truly outstanding book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires, joins Tides to talk about the long and intertwined history of horses and people in Central Asia and beyond. The trade in horses, not silks and spice ... Show More
40m 8s
<p>Dwight Garner, Jennifer Szalai and Alexandra Jacobs — staff critics for The New York Times Book Review — join host Gilbert Cruz to look back on highlights from their year in books.</p><p>Books discussed:</p><p>"Intermezzo," by Sally Rooney</p><p>"All Fours," by Miranda July</p ... Show More
