Covering racial unrest and near-deadly violence in Clinton, Tennessee

The ego and psychology of American presidents

Capture, imprisonment, and repatriation during World War II in the Pacific

Generational differences in ambition, appearance, and work-family balance

Fear versus hope as motivators in politics and human behavior

The power of simply showing up for people in moments of need

Life magazine's pioneering role in developing the photo essay format

Bradlee's decision to join The Washington Post over The New York Times

Competition with The New York Times and coverage of Watergate and the Pentagon Papers

Transition from Life Magazine article to making the documentary "Streetwise"

Foley's humility, compassion, and faith as observed in captivity

Origins and goals of the Weave Project and stories of community builders

Strategic use of publicity and speeches to advance legal advocacy

Documenting heroin addicts in New York City and its societal impact

First meeting with Mark Felt and early collaboration before Watergate

The dual mission of the New York Public Library as a research and circulation institution

First meeting Warren Buffett through husband's Midwest financial work

Collecting wisdom through reading and sharing instructive stories

Political awakening and identity formation during college years at Occidental

Early attraction to McCain as a reform-minded conservative in the 1990s

Sharing the details of husband Jay's illness and death to help others

Parks' Midwestern identity, rapid artistic development, and early career in Chicago

Recollections of Susie Buffett's warmth, empathy, and character

Husband's illness, death, and the experience of grief and powerlessness

Introduction and background as a journalist covering Jonas Mekas

Photographing the America's Cup and proving sailing's broad appeal