New Books, Podcasts, and Videos
‘Tis the season for celebrating… which may also bring long rides on trains, planes, and in automobiles. If you’re searching for a new, interesting book or a thought-provoking podcast to take with you, look no further. These selected works from Worldwide Speakers Group thought leaders will both enrich and entertain. To learn more about hosting these speakers at your next conference or engagement, Contact Us.
Released November 17, 2021
Iconic American Photographer
“Looking back at my work, I see that fashion has always been there,” Annie Leibovitz observes in the preface to her new book, Wonderland. “Fashion plays a part in the scheme of everything, but photography always comes first for me. The photograph is the most important part. And photography is so big that it can encompass journalism, portraiture, reportage, family photographs, fashion… My work for Vogue fueled the fire for a kind of photography that I might not otherwise have explored.”
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Chasing Life | Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Podcast
Chief Medical Correspondent, CNN; Multiple Award-Winning Journalist, Author and Neurosurgeon
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is on a mission to help us approach our new normal mindfully, finding a balance between self-care and productivity, and talking to doctors and researchers about the surprising science behind how we can thrive. It’s time to chase life again.
Recent Episodes: Giving Kids a Shot, Breaking Up With Your Bad Habits, Facing Your Fears
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Ian Bremmer Explains | GZERO World
President, Eurasia Group; Leading Expert on Global Economic and Political Risk; Acclaimed Author, The J Curve
In the Ian Bremmer Explains series of videos for GZERO Media, Dr. Ian Bremmer uses an under-5-minute format to address current issues like the nuclear arms race, COP26, the global economy, and big tech companies. Subscribing to his videos is a simple and entertaining way to stay abreast of world news. For a deeper dive, don’t miss his recent Foreign Affairs article, The Technopolar Moment.
From Impressed to Obsessed by Jon Picoult
Customer Experience and Leadership Expert; Advisor to CEOs; Author; Founder, Watermark Consulting
In From Impressed to Obsessed, acclaimed customer experience expert Jon Picoult explores the cognitive science behind great customer experiences, pinpointing the breakthrough psychology-based strategies that both industry leaders (like Apple, Disney, and Southwest Airlines) and fast-growing startups (like BILT and Framebridge) use to shape people’s perceptions and sculpt unforgettable impressions, thereby turning more sales prospects into customers and more customers into obsessed brand ambassadors.
David Frum’s Articles | The Atlantic
Political Analyst; Senior Editor at The Atlantic; NYT Bestselling Author, Trumpocracy & Trumpocalypse; Former Speech Writer for President George W. Bush
David Frum is one of North America’s leading voices of dispassionate, analytic, and independent conservatism. His articles in The Atlantic have been hailed as the most prophetic and insightful studies of U.S. global leadership, open international trade, and democratic institutions.
Recent Articles: Steve Bannon Knows Exactly What He’s Doing, Revenge of the Donald, Where’s the Cheap Beef?
The Ayaan Hirsi Ali PodcastRenowned Political Leader; National Security Expert; Human Rights Advocate and Islam Reformist; Author of International Bestseller, Infidel
“What all my guests have in common is a passion for free inquiry and speech. They are not afraid to explore different perspectives, even if it means challenging their own assumptions or violating cultural taboos.” –Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Recent Episodes: Michael Shellenberger on the Political Realignment, Lawrence Krauss on The New Religion, Katharine Birbalsingh on Belonging
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Beyond Biden by Newt GingrichReleased November 2, 2021
2012 Republican Presidential Candidate; Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Best-selling Author
In Beyond Biden, bestselling author Newt Gingrich investigates the driving forces behind an America based upon combined power of government and social acceptance versus the historic values-based America.