Amy and Nick Dunn have the perfect life and are the perfect couple until they reach a breaking point, revealing their true selves. The book that spawned dozens of imitators but few peers, Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl is this week’s read on the latest Books We’ve Loved. Andrew Limbong and B. A. Parker are joined by Greta Johnsen to divulge how this suspense thriller continuously brings fans back to this story. Special guest, Andrea Bartz, shares how being from the Midwest, like Flynn, is your best tool to write a mystery.
Greta’s Recommendation: ‘Fates and Furies’ by Lauren Groff
Parker’s Recommendation: ‘My Sister, the Serial Killer’ by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Andrew’s Recommendation: ‘Liars’ by Sarah Manguso
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Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1475: Evariste Galois
Episode: 1475 The tragic tale of Evariste Galois. Today, let's tell the remarkable tale of Evariste Galois.
More or Less - Is there a stock market crash coming?
For months, the share prices of tech companies have marched seemingly-ever upward, driven by fevered excitement about the potential of Artificial Intelligence. But many are now voicing fears that this surge might turn out to be a bubble, which could burst with damaging effects.
So do we have to rely on vibes? Or can we use data to tell us about the risk that AI might go pop?
Nathan Gower discovers what the numbers tell us about the health of the stock market.
Guests: Katie Martin, markets columnist at the Financial Times Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at investment company Panmure Liberum
Presenter and Producer: Nathan Gower Series Producer: Tom Colls Editor: Richard Vadon Sound Engineer: Andy Mills
Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova - Risky Business Live! How To Read People In Poker And Beyond
Most people are bad at spotting bluffs and tells – but there are ways to get better. Nate and Maria discuss tips and tricks from the poker table s with a live audience at Ludlow House in New York City.
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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.
- The Challenges Facing the Mamdani Administration
- Nick Fuentes Explains Pornography to Tucker Carlson
- The Conde Nast Union Busting Purge
- Producing Knowledge on Palestine feat. Dana El Kurd
- Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #42
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Nick Fuentes Explains Pornography to Tucker Carlson
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she's leaving office after clashing with President Donald Trump over the release of the Epstein files. Also: The US president sets next Thursday as a deadline for Ukraine to accept an American plan for a peace deal with Russia, which appears to give Moscow much of what it wants; bitter disagreements at the COP 30 climate summit in Brazil continue as the talks run overtime; scientists reveal what triggered the Santorini earthquake swarm earlier this year; and a Superman comic becomes the most expensive ever sold.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Ukraine’s hard choice; Trump meets Mamdani, and more
Eli Lilly became the first drugmaker to reach a $1trn valuation
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CBS News Roundup - 11/21/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition
President Trump and New York City's Democratic socialist Mayor-elect find common ground. Air transportation will be tested today and this weekend leading to the Thanksgiving holiday. Ukrainian president expresses trepidation over U.S.-backed peace plan with Russia.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Cheers to hosting better parties this holiday season
The holidays are just around the corner. And for many, it might mean being a guest at, or hosting, a friendsgiving get-together or other holiday party. Regardless of which side of the gathering you’re on, it can be stressful. But fret not! Casey Elsass, author of the book “What Can I Bring? Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life,” joins Kimberly from New York City to share tips on how to host and attend a great holiday party without breaking your bank account. Plus, we’ll play a round of This or That!
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- “What Can I Bring? Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life” from Hachette Book Group
- “Potluck problems solved: Recipes that travel well and always impress” from MPR News
- “Americans Need to Party More” from The Atlantic
- “2024 Is the Year of the Dinner Party” from Eater
- “Song of the Shirt” from Thomas Hood
PBS News Hour - World - Zelenskyy faces pressure from Trump to accept his Ukraine peace plan
President Trump said he’d like to see Ukraine accept his peace plan by Thursday of next week. But the plan asks Ukraine to make concessions it's previously rejected, and President Zelenskyy said his country has to decide whether to lose a major partner, or lose what it's been fighting for. Stephanie Sy reports on the latest and Amna Nawaz discusses more with Richard Haass. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy