The spooky season can be a divisive one. Some of us love being scared, and others avoid it at all costs. Author Stephen King has been terrifying readers for nearly 50 years, and knows what makes us scream. So how does he do it, and what’s happening in our brains when we’re afraid? Does anything frighten the king of horror? Sanjay talks to King, one of his favorite writers, about his latest book, “Holly,” and the benefits of fear in everyday life.
Peter Goodman: Why There’s Hope for U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’
From WWSG thought leader, Peter Goodman: Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh…
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Alex Honnold: Ben Mayforth on a Growth Mindset
This is the latest episode of Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold. Ben Mayforth’s strength is a sight to behold. The professional paraclimber’s social clips of campusing…
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Ian Bremmer: The State of the World in 2024
The world is grappling with intense political and humanitarian challenges—raging wars, surging nationalism, and a warming climate, to name a few. Yet, we also stand…
Thought Leader: Ian Bremmer
Sanjay Gupta: The Bittersweet Truth About Sugar
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