DAWN OF EVERYTHING: The True History of Humanity

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We're Still Thinking About This Conversation with Will Guidara

In September 2023, Will Guidara told us the story of how he used two words to turn a middling brasserie into the best restaurant in the world. Those two words? Unreasonable hospitality. We're running that episode again today because, well, it's one of our all-time favorites. And ...  Show more

Here’s Our Favorite Book of the Season

Every few months, we pick one book with the power to change how you see the world. Then we build an experience around it: author conversations, reading guides, key insights, and a community of people who love talking about ideas. In this episode, we reveal our latest pick. And st ...  Show more

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