The Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, retells the history of human development from the first stone axe to the credit card using 100 selected objects from the Museum. His history will cover two million years and include items that were made in every part of the globe. But his journey begins when, at the age of eight, he visited the British Museum for the first time and came face-to-face with an object that fascinated and intrigued him ever since - an Egyptian mummy.Hornedjitef was a priest who died around 2250 years ago, and he designed a coffin that, he believed, would help him navigate his way to the afterlife. Little did he know that this afterlife would be as a museum exhibit in London. This ornate coffin holds secrets to the understanding of his religion, society and Egypt's connections to the rest of the world.Neil MacGregor tells the story of Hornedjitef's mummy case, with contributions from egyptologist John Taylor, Egyptian author Ahdaf Soueif and Indian economist and Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen

Brigham Young, the second president of the Church, and John Taylor, the third president, discuss the evolution of the church's succession plan. They reveal how Young solidified the idea of seniority, while Taylor's presidency faced a challenge from a young apostle. The conversation dives into Wilford Woodruff's crucial role in resolving succession disputes and Lorenzo Snow's sacred experiences that established practices still followed today. Their insights highlight the dynamic tensions and divine guidance shaping church leadership through turbulent times.

John Taylor, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, discusses his interest in economics, his contributions to monetary economics including the Taylor Rule, views on monetary policy in the US, Europe, and Japan, fiscal policy, and economic growth.

Legendary economist John Taylor joins the show to discuss the impact of government debt on real rates. They debate whether the bond market is the place to invest right now. One analyst explains why Klaviyo's debut is an opportunity in the DTC space.

John Taylor discusses the importance of trust in the world of espionage. August Cole talks about China's theft of military technology and the impact of technology on espionage.