Find Empathy with Journalist Robert Kolker

Learn to Adapt with Cheryl Strayed and Liz Tigelaar

When it comes to having her work adapted, author Cheryl Strayed is on a roll. In 2014, two years after Strayed released her number one New York Times bestseller “Wild,” Reese Witherspoon played her in the film version. Now, Kathryn Hahn is set to star in “Tiny Beautiful Things,” a new Hulu miniseries based on Strayed’s beloved book. In the Riveted season finale, Strayed and showrunner Liz Tigelaar talk about adapting a story for television, female partnership, and the power of vulnerability.

Taste the Truth with Chef Keith Corbin

What does food have to do with storytelling? A lot, says chef Keith Corbin. Growing up in Watts, an impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood, Corbin learned to cook crack before he learned how to dice an onion. Now, he is the chef and co-owner of Alta, an acclaimed modern soul food restaurant in L.A. In his recent memoir, “California Soul,” Corbin describes how his family, his time in prison, and his determination to survive informed and shaped his fresh approach to good food. Join us in the kitchen with the writer-cook.

Break the Code with Brand Genius Jon Iwata

Increasingly, businesses are using marketing less to build brand awareness and more to prove brand relevance. Jon Iwata, former chief brand officer at IBM, shares how he led the company’s messaging and communications efforts through more than one technological transformation—strategies that have kept IBM as one of the most well-known and valuable brands in the world. Iwata argues that in order to survive, companies must craft and share their stories, own up to their mistakes, and build trust.

Get Weird with Pixar’s Domee Shi

Imagine creating a big-budget feature film with wondrous mythical creatures and non-stop action. Now imagine having the courage to base that blockbuster on some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of your childhood. That’s what Oscar-winning Pixar director Domee Shi did in her animated feature “Turning Red.” Join us as Shi illuminates the power of visual storytelling and tells us why she likes to embrace messiness in her work. The result: movies that resonate with audiences all over the world.

Find Empathy with Journalist Robert Kolker

Crafting nuanced portrayals of real people is hard, but journalist Robert Kolker makes it look easy. In his two books (“Hidden Valley Road,” “Lost Girls”), he delves into complexities while never taking sides. Here, for the first time on a podcast, Kolker discusses “Who Is the Bad Art Friend?,” his New York Times Magazine piece that became a viral sensation. The story, about a dispute between two writers, raised questions about ethics, ownership, and downright meanness.