David Lesch

David Lesch, a Trinity University professor and Middle East expert, details his improbable journey from a Dodgers draft pick to a biographer of Bashar al-Assad. Alongside Catherine Nixon Cooke, his biographer, they discuss how privilege shaped his drastic pivot into diplomacy. They delve into the complexities of failure as a stepping stone and the realities of the American Dream. Insights on historical contexts and the importance of listening in geopolitical issues make this a fascinating exploration of personal reinvention amidst global challenges.