In the space of only seven years and thirty-five miles, five major industries—personal computing, video games, biotechnology, modern venture capital, and advanced semiconductor logic—were born. Historian Leslie Berlin introduces the people and discusses the pervasive character traits behind the success.

We peel back the paper on the debut adult novel from Lisi Harrison, bestselling author of THE CLIQUE!

Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries and author of BARKING TO THE CHOIR and TATTOOS ON THE HEART, discusses the growth of his Los Angeles-based organization to help guide and reform gang members.

What does it take to have THE STUFF, that internal strength to keep you going in the face of obstacles? Sharlee Jeter and Dr. Sampson Davis are seeking stories from people who have it, and sharing #WednesdayWisdom every week with people who want it!

The New York Times bestselling authors of SWITCH and MADE TO STICK, explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work. THE POWER OF MOMENTS is now an instant New York Times bestseller.

Joy Mangano, self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, inventor of the Miracle Mop and inspiration behind the acclaimed film Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence shares her breakthrough story of love and hope with her very own blueprint to unlock the best and brightest version of you.

The little known story of the unlikely friendship of two famous figures of the American West—Buffalo Bill Cody and Sitting Bull—told through their time in Cody’s Wild West show in the 1880s. In BLOOD BROTHERS author Deanne Stillman brings their story to life.

Bestselling author A.J. Jacobs undergoes a hilarious, heartfelt quest to understand what constitutes family—where it begins and how far it goes—and attempts to untangle the true meaning of the “Family of Humankind.”

Jacobs’s journey takes him to all seven continents. He drinks beer with a US president, finds himself singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, attempts to throw the world’s largest family reunion, and unearths genetic links to Hollywood actresses and real-life scoundrels. After all, we can choose our friends, but not our family.

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, recounts Bobby Kennedy’s steady leadership and negotiation during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, remembers his fellow Capitol Hill police officers proudly describing Bobby Kennedy as ‘one of the guys.’