New ReviewTracy Slater, a Jewish American writer in a mixed Jewish–Japanese family, tells the true story behind her book Together in Manzanar. It follows Elaine Buchman Yoneda, a Jewish American mother in 1942 who must decide whether to let the...

New ReviewDr. Lillian Glass reflects on her mentor, Dr. Robert J. Gorlin, a world-renowned geneticist and expert in craniofacial and medical genetics at the University of Minnesota. She recalls his brilliance, compassion, and humanity—qualities...

New ReviewDr. Lillian Glass, a world-renowned body language and communication expert, explains why understanding nonverbal cues is essential in today’s world. She teaches that body language reveals people’s true feelings and intentions—whether...

New ReviewDr. Lillian Glass, a world-renowned communication and body language expert, reflects on her groundbreaking work identifying and defining “toxic people,” a term she coined in her bestselling book Toxic People. Drawing on over three...

New ReviewRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers and former head of the United Federation of Teachers, wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers in 2024 as both a warning and a call to hope. Alarmed by rising authoritarian...

New ReviewRandi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, reflects on the teacher who most shaped her life: her 11th-grade English teacher, David Swift, at Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York. Weingarten admits...

New ReviewJournalist and author Ray Suarez reflects on his decades covering immigration in America, from the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act to today’s ongoing debates. Observing how immigration has evolved from a bipartisan issue to a...

New ReviewRay Suarez reflects on the many great teachers he’s had throughout his life but singles out Professor Richard Hull at New York University as the most influential. Initially taking Hull’s class on 19th-century European imperialism by...

New ReviewRick Hess, director of education policy studies at AEI, reflects on the teachers who shaped his life despite his struggles in school. He credits several mentors from college and graduate school, but the most influential was his...

New ReviewRick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, explains what it means to approach education from a conservative perspective. He outlines three core principles. First, rigor and mastery — schools...

New ReviewBrooklyn College Professor Jeanne Theoharis reflects on being taught by civil rights leader Julian Bond, co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and former head of the NAACP. Taking Bond’s college class on the civil...

New ReviewJeanne Theoharis, a distinguished professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY) and author of The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, explains that much of what we think we know about Rosa Parks is incomplete or wrong. Her book reveals Parks not...

New ReviewStuart Muszynski credits his eighth-grade teacher, Mr. Hawthorne, with transforming his life. Until that year, he believed he was “stupid” because his divergent thinking style didn’t fit traditional classroom expectations, leading him to...

New ReviewStuart Muszynski, co-founder and CEO of the Values in Action Foundation and creator of Kindland, shared the deeply personal story behind his lifelong mission to promote kindness. Inspired by his grandmother, a Jewish dentist in Poland...

New ReviewDavid Paul Kuhn recalls his high school teacher, Mike Chiaverina, who sponsored the student newspaper and introduced him to journalism. Chevarina encouraged Kuhn’s independence and curiosity, giving him the freedom to pursue stories as...

New ReviewDr. Stern explains how to recognize and recover once you realize you’re being gaslighted. The first step is naming it—acknowledging that what’s happening isn’t okay. Then, be prepared to give something up, even the relationship, if...

New ReviewDr. Robin Stern outlines how to recognize when a relationship has become emotionally manipulative and potentially gaslighting. She lists common warning signs from her book, including: constant self-doubt, frequent apologies, confusion...

New ReviewDr. Robin Stern explains that in stage two of gaslighting, victims begin doubting themselves and trying to prove their worth to the gaslighter, believing they can fix the relationship. By stage three, they often internalize the blame...

New ReviewDr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a psychoanalyst with 30 years of practice, explains how gaslighting—an insidious form of emotional abuse—undermines a person’s sense of reality and self-worth...

New ReviewRobert Dilenschneider explains that his book was written to highlight the many people who can teach us valuable lessons about life, respect, and kindness. He emphasizes the importance of pausing to reflect on who influences us and how we...

Dr. Noor Ali reflects on the profound influence of her high school mentor, Mrs. Rahman, who transformed her sense of confidence and self-belief. Although she never taught Noor in class, Mrs. Rahman recognized her potential, encouraging...

Dr. Noor Ali introduces her work as an educator, scholar, and school leader, focusing on the intersection of research and lived experience in understanding Muslim students’ identities. She explains MusCrit, the theoretical framework she...

Steven Brill explains how his curiosity during the debate over the Affordable Care Act led him to investigate why U.S. health care costs are so high. Rather than asking who should pay exorbitant bills, he focused on why they cost so much...

A number of you have asked for an episode on worm wars. Others of you will have literally no idea what worm wars is. This episode is for both groups. Worm wars are the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.