In this episode: A Friendly Warning for America

Comedian and "Sure, I'll Join Your Cult" author Maria Bamford opens up about mental health, cooking with confidence, and the art of the apology.

In this episode: You Should Worry About A.I., But Not for the Reason You Think

Bestselling author and beloved kidlit icon Judy Blume reveals her mother's recipe box and her own anxiety dreams about cooking.

In this episode: Did Oppenheimer’s Atomic Bomb Make the World Safer?

Entrepreneur and investor extraordinaire Mark Cuban shares how his Jewish family's mix of confidence, scrappiness, and noodle raisin kugel made him who he is today.

In this episode: China is Stalking its Dissidents — Even on U.S. Soil

Author Tayari Jones remembers, "I felt like someone pulled back a curtain and said, 'Young lady, this whole world could be yours.' And when I looked through that curtain, I didn't see any pots or pans.”

In this episode: Why America's Biggest Terror Threat Is Homegrown

The chef, artist, food activist, and multihyphenate Bryant Terry breaks down stereotypes around Black food and remembers his grandmother's kitchen.

In this episode: Hunting the Bidens

Famous funny woman Leslie Jones gets introspective about her upbringing and the cornbread dressing that reminds her of home.