Mike Finkel, successful author and former journalist, discusses art heists, identity theft, and journalism. Topics include Mustang memories, adventures in dangerous environments, craft of narratives, NYT & new beginnings, the manipulative nature of a psychopath, finding story ideas as a journalist, art theft as a love story, aesthetics and ethics, AI in journalism, challenges of mindfulness in fatherhood, the hermit's story, reflections on fairness, exploring the interface between aliens and humanity, belief in the scientific method, fiction vs. nonfiction writing, balancing work and personal life, and the quest for world peace.