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TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations with the people who shape the world, about the forces that shape them. Tune in each Thursday to meet TIME's Person of the Week.

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TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations with the people who shape the world, about the forces that shape them. Tune in each Thursday to meet TIME's Person of the Week.

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. • Presenting The Past

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. • Presenting The Past

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is a renowned historian, author, scholar, filmmaker, and is the Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. This week, Gates joins host Charlotte Alter and reflects on his formative years in the working-class mill town of Piedmont, West Virginia, his early education during the pivotal era of school desegregation, and his experiences watching the civil rights movement unfold in America. The pair delve into the power of genealogy, as Gates shares insights from his groundbreaking series "Finding Your Roots," and discusses how uncovering family histories can provide profound understanding of American heritage, individual identity, and the interconnectedness of all people beneath the surface of skin color. In discussing Gates’ latest book, “The Black Box: Writing The Race,” the pair unpack the significance of "checking boxes” in today’s shifting landscape of racial discourse and cultural identity, the history and future of affirmative action, and how the backlash to America’s first Black presidency has impacted how Gates teaches African American studies. Tune in for a deeply informative look into the narratives that shape our understanding of race, history, and ourselves.

    • 34 min
    David Axelrod • Winning Strategy

    David Axelrod • Winning Strategy

    David Axelrod is a preeminent political strategist and the mastermind behind some of the most successful political campaigns in American history. This week, David sits down with host Charlotte Alter and shares his journey from his childhood in New York City to the halls of the Obama White House, with more than a few stops in Chicago along the way. David reflects on his early political awakenings, the unmatched education he received at The Chicago Tribune, and what ultimately drove him from journalism to political strategy. Axelrod also shares unique insight into the evolving landscape of American politics, the 2024 presidential race, the transformative impact of social media on political campaigning, and what it will take to secure victory in November’s election. Tune in for a conversation that reveals the mind and soul of a political strategist who has been at the heart of American democracy for decades.

    • 34 min
    Kate Cox • The Legal Fight for Care

    Kate Cox • The Legal Fight for Care

    Kate Cox, a Texas mother of two, was thrilled to find out she was pregnant with her third child last year. But the dream of expanding her family quickly turned into a nightmare when Cox and her husband were told that their fetus had an anomaly called Trisomy 18 that, in their case, was fatal. In December 2023, Cox asked a Texas court to temporarily block the state's abortion ban so she could receive urgent medical care, becoming the first pregnant woman to sue for the right to terminate her pregnancy since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Kate Cox recently attended the State of the Union as a guest of the Bidens’ and, on this week’s episode, sits down with Charlotte Alter to share her story. Tune in for an intimate and moving conversation about the grim realities that pregnant people face in post-Roe America.

    • 32 min
    Jennifer Lame • On The Cutting Edge

    Jennifer Lame • On The Cutting Edge

    Jennifer Lame is a remarkably talented film editor, whose keen eye and unique storytelling abilities have contributed to some of the most iconic films of our time. From her early days as an apprentice to Sidney Lumet to her celebrated work with writers and directors like Noah Baumbach, Christopher Nolan, Ryan Coogler and Ari Aster, Jennifer shares her incredible journey to the top of the film industry with host Charlotte Alter on this week’s show. Jennifer takes us behind-the-scenes of sculpting some of "Oppenheimer's" most monumental moments, and recounts the moment she learned that she was nominated for her first Academy Award. Lame opens up about how a childhood fascination with Alfred Hitchcock and afternoons spent in video stores sparked her passion for film, and why movie theater popcorn is an essential part of the cinematic experience. Tune in for an inspiring look into the art of filmmaking with someone who shapes the movies that move and enchant us all.

    • 31 min
    Kara Swisher • Decrypting Silicon Valley

    Kara Swisher • Decrypting Silicon Valley

    Kara Swisher is a titan in the realms of tech journalism and media. Known for her fearless interviews with the biggest names in Silicon Valley and her incisive commentary on the tech industry, Kara sits down with host Charlotte Alter to share insights from her latest book, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story." The pair discuss Swisher’s early days chronicling the rise of the internet, the transformations of the media industry over recent decades, and the perplexing gap between Silicon Valley's innovation and governmental oversight. Recounting tales from her book, Kara shares an insider's perspective on the personalities who've shaped the digital age and why, despite its pitfalls, she remains hopeful about technology's potential for good. Tune in for a riveting discussion of the "what" and "how" of technological evolution and the complex relationship between technology and humanity.

    • 31 min
    Claudia Goldin • Women and the Workforce

    Claudia Goldin • Women and the Workforce

    Distinguished economist Claudia Goldin is the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University, the 2023 Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Sciences, and one of TIME’s 2024 Women of The Year. This week, host Charlotte Alter sits down with Goldin for a captivating conversation on the evolution of women's participation in the workforce. Claudia shares the exhilarating moment she was awarded the Nobel Prize and her path to discovering a deep-seated passion for economics, and sheds light on the complex intersection of economics and gender equality. The pair also discuss Claudia's unconventional advice to her students about planning their futures and her reflections on the new lifecycle of women’s employment. Tune in for a masterclass on the economic history of the American woman, and enlightening lessons on progress, policy, and personal growth. • Read more about Claudia Goldin’s groundbreaking work and all of TIME’s 2024 Women of The Year here: https://time.com/collection/women-of-the-year

    • 33 min

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