In Episode #171, Samhita joins Osi to explore her new book, The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning. Together, they dive into the concept of "success," unpack the toxic elements of hustle culture, and discuss how we can redefine what it truly means to "make it."

Samhita Mukhopadhyay is the former executive editor of Teen Vogue and Feministing and the current editorial director at the Meteor. Her writing has appeared in New York, The Cut, Vanity Fair, Vogue, The Atlantic, and The Nation. Born in New York City, Mukhopadhyay lives between Putnam County and Brooklyn.

In Episode #170, Jess joins Osi to discuss her debut book, The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family. They examine how the QAnon movement/conspiracy theory gained a foothold in the lives of many Americans, its far-reaching and devastating effects on families across the nation, and much more.

Jesselyn Cook is an award-winning reporter, author and journalism lecturer, as well as a 2025 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. Prior to covering the tech beat as an investigative reporter at NBC News, she was a senior reporter on the national enterprise desk at HuffPost. Her debut book, a work of narrative nonfiction called The Quiet Damage, is out now.

In Episode #169, Maureen Callahan joins Osi for an in-depth discussion of her latest book, Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed. Together, they explore how the Kennedy family's public image of integrity and glamour starkly contrasts with the darker truths unveiled in Ask Not. The conversation delves into recurring themes of physical and psychological abuse within the Kennedy family and reflects on what these revelations teach us about power, privilege, and accountability in contemporary society.

Maureen Callahan is an American columnist for the Daily Mail, renowned for her incisive opinion pieces on politics, feminism, pop culture, and current events. An accomplished author, Callahan has penned several influential books, including Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed (2024) and American Predator (2019). Her work consistently provokes thought and sparks conversations, making her a prominent voice in contemporary journalism and literature.

Dr. Michael Goran is Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chair for Pediatric Research in the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr. Goran’s research has focused on the causes and consequences of childhood obesity for 30 years. His work is focused on understanding the metabolic factors linking obesity to increased disease risk during growth and development and using this information as a basis for developing new clinical, behavioral and community approaches for prevention, treatment and risk reduction. He is also especially interested in ethnic disparities in obesity and obesity related diseases including type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, with a special interest on the effects of dietary sugar on obesity and metabolic diseases among Hispanic populations. His work also covers maternal-infant nutrition and identifying modifiable factors that can be targeted for interrupting the developmental programming of obesity, including bioactive elements of breastmilk and infant microbiome development. 

In Episode #167, Steven Brill joins Osi to delve into his new book, The Death of Truth. They explore how social media platforms facilitate the spread of misinformation, the crucial role of shared truths in society, and the ways misinformation has undermined trust in our institutions, among other topics.

Steven Brill is a renowned journalist and author, recognized for his pioneering work in media and legal journalism. He is the co-CEO and co-founder of NewsGuard, a company dedicated to combating misinformation and promoting trustworthy news. Brill's illustrious career includes founding Court TV, The American Lawyer Magazine, American Lawyer Media, Brill’s Content Magazine, Journalism Online, and The Yale Journalism Initiative.

His areas of expertise span the media business and journalism practices, law and criminal justice, homeland security, the Trump businesses, education reform, and health care. Brill's recent book, The Death of Truth: How Social Media And the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen And Demagogues The Weapons They Needed To Destroy Trust And Polarize The World – And What We Can Do About It, explores the impact of social media and the internet on public trust and societal polarization.

Dr. Theresa Haskins is the host of the Think Differently podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the power of neurodiversity and sharing practical strategies for creating more inclusive opportunities in work and life. She is an organizational development and disability-inclusion leader with decades of experience working with corporations, nonprofits, and educational institutions to develop leaders and create inclusive cultures where diverse groups of people thrive. Theresa is the CEO of Haskins Consulting Group, a neurodiversity inclusion company that helps individuals and organizations identify and achieve their goals for learning and improved performance. Theresa has served in a multitude of learning, organizational development, and change management roles over her 24-year career with the company.

In Episode #165, Jean-Martin Bauer joins Osi to discuss the global struggle against hunger. In his latest book, The New Breadline, Jean-Martin investigates the troubling rise of hunger, despite worldwide efforts to eradicate it by 2030. He delves into the political complexities of hunger, the stark reality of food insecurity even in affluent nations like the United States, and more.

Jean-Martin Bauer is the Country Director of Haiti for the World Food Program. He has served with the World Food Programme in the Sahel and central Africa and has responded to food emergencies in Afghanistan and Syria. Bauer has led WFP country offices in the Republic of the Congo and in Haiti. His work has also focused on leveraging digital tech and analytics to fight hunger. A Washington, DC, native, Bauer holds degrees from the London School of Economics and the Harvard Kennedy School.

In Episode #164, A.J. Jacobs joins Osi to discuss his book The Year of Living Constitutionally. In this witty and thought-provoking read, A.J. humorously embarks on a quest to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, all while tackling one of the most pressing questions of our time: How should we interpret America’s foundational document?

A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. He is an editor at large for Esquire and has worked for the Antioch Daily Ledger and Entertainment Weekly.

Daniel Nation is a Professor of Gerontology and Medicine, holding the Merle H. Bensinger Professorship in Gerontology at USC Leonard Davis. His research focuses on vascular risk factors and biomarkers of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, including markers of cerebrovascular dysfunction, blood-brain barrier breakdown, and endothelial progenitor cell depletion.

Kevin Heisinger is a comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. He hosts a weekly open mic night at The Roost in Atwater Village and has graced the stages of top comedy venues, including the Comedy Store and Laugh Factory.