Videos

Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Kara Alaimo (Over the Influence and Cornell University professor Kate Manne (Unshrinking) discussed the pressures women and young girls face from soc…

Emory University assistant professor of English Dan Sinykin discussed how book publishing monopolies have changed the art of writing fiction. The Strand Bookstore in New York City hosted thi…

Investigative journalist Karen Pinchin explored the life of bluefin tuna and the people that catch them as well as the impact of climate change and overfishing. This event was hosted by the …

Journalist Alissa Quart argued that the promise that hard work and self-reliance will lead to the American Dream is a myth. The Strand Bookstore in New York City hosted this program.

Mike Duncan talked about the Marquis de Lafayette and his role in the American and French Revolutions. The Strand Book Store hosted this online program.

Journalist Laura Shin reported on the creation and popularization of cryptocurrency. She spoke at the Strand Bookstore in New York City.

New York Times journalist Emma Goldberg followed the lives of six young doctors who worked to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This virtual event was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in Ne…

Author Maia Szalavitz argued for harm reduction policies to address drug addiction. This virtual event was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.

Activist Tamika Mallory offered her thoughts on racial justice. This virtual program was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.

Duke University Professor Chris Bail discussed his research on the connection between social media behavior, social divisions online, and political polarization. This virtual event was hoste…

Essayist Cathy Park Hong spoke about issues of race and identity as an Asian American in America. This virtual program was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.

Former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi shared his insights into the organization’s standards and how it operates. This virtual program was hosted by the Strand…

Vox Supreme Court correspondent Ian Millhiser discussed the six conservative Supreme Court justices and how their rulings could impact the country. This was a virtual event hosted by the Str…

Former prosecutor Charlotte Bismuth recounted the criminal case against Dr. Stan Li, a pain management doctor convicted of the manslaughter of two patients who overdosed on opioids. This vir…

Journalist Craig Unger offered his thoughts on the relationship between Russia and former President Donald Trump. This virtual program was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.

Author and journalist Morgan Jerkins looked at her family history through the lens of the Great Migration, when 6 million black Americans left the South from 1916 to 1970. This was a virtual…

Journalist Carl Hoffman reported on the impact of the Trump campaign rallies. This virtual program was hosted by the Strand Book Store in New York.

Nation Magazine contributing writer Richard Kreitner provided a history of secession movements in the United States. This was a virtual event hosted by the Strand Bookstore.

Princeton University History Professor Julian Zelizer explored the political ascendancy of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and argued that his congressional leadership was the begi…

The American Interest contributing editor Tara Burton offered her thoughts on why some Americans are moving away from traditional religion. This virtual program was sponsored by the Strand B…