Kevin Smokler says the publishing industry's addiction to the next blockbuster book is a losing strategy in an era of massively dispersed entertainment choices.
Host: Kevin Smokler

As a new president prepares to take office, Richard Friedlander recalls another man from Illinois from whom no one had to ask for dignity and respect.
Host: Richard Friedlander

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A photo of Thomas Urquhart's father standing by a trusty Land Rover in the Saudi desert is a reminder that a love of freedom and the means to explore your surroundings is timeless.
Host: Thomas Urquhart

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A dying friend reluctantly keeps a gratitude journal that continually reminds Richard Swerdlow of the things that count.
Host: Richard Swerdlow

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