Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks about Lincoln's leadership journey, Hussein Ibish discusses Middle East chess games since October 7, Zoe Schiffer explores Elon Musk and Twitter, and The Economist covers China's electric-vehicle dominance

Debt. Vanity. Fear. Dirty bathrooms. Sociopathy. Hate speech. Billionaire Elon Musk's buyout of Twitter is going down as one of the most expensive self-owns in history. Guest Zoë Schiffer documents the tragicomedy in her book Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter.

NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep on his book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America. Recorded before an audience at the University of Richmond's Robins School.

The criss-crossing map of frenemies, on/off rivals and strange bedfellows that is the Middle East after October 7. Guests: Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States Institute and veteran diplomatic correspondent Laura Rozen.

We are on the brink of the age of Chinese electric cars all over American roads. Here's what you need to know. Guest: The Economist's Simon Wright.

In case you missed some recent episodes: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (live from UR); a Miami Instagram historian; an investor on why many are souring on the concept of the "American Dream."

Abel Sanchez, the impresario behind Instagram's @MiamiStadium, on representing history in the rapidly changing Magic City; getting recognized on the street; and even maybe trying to make a bit of a living off this passion project.

Investopedia's Caleb Silver on the surprisingly good year for investors and the economy -- amid consternation over housing, inflation and the "American Dream."

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses planes, trains and automobiles; his meteoric career rise; asserting his true self; and where his journey might take him next. Recorded before an audience at the University of Richmond's Modlin Center for the Arts.

Highlights from recent episodes, including MSNBC president Rashida Jones live from the U of R; internationally bestselling investor Morgan Housel; Pope & Schapiro on what should be read from Virginia's 2023 elections; and pro tips from LinkedIn's editor in chief.