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January 30, 2026

Season 2026 Episode 8088 | 55m 50s

China expert Elizabeth Economy discusses Beijing's strategy to expand its power in the new world order. Author Adam Higginbotham talks about his new book "Challenger" about the 1986 disaster. Philosopher Rebecca Newberger Goldstein introduces her new book "The Mattering Instinct" and discusses why our longing to matter drives and divides us.

Aired: 01/29/26
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