Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Family reunion program visits and creating meaningful moments with children
Buffett's resilience amid criticism during the dot-com bubble era
Racial smear tactics as a recurring force in American political history
Bradlee and the reporters following the Watergate story day by day
Good cop/bad cop dynamic among the guards during captivity
Early career at The Washington Post and the culture of investigative reporting
Transition from Pentagon reporter to Today Show news anchor
First introduction to Barack Obama and his distinctive communication style
Ben Bradlee's leadership style and spirit of investigative inquiry at The Washington Post
Early career in journalism and the human drama of power
Bryan Stevenson's liturgy of litigation as a form of redemption
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Expectations for gradual democratic progress in Iraq over generations
Navigating family concerns and the decision to return to Libya
Arab regimes using the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to deflect from internal failures
Role as incarcerated liaison and building relationships with prison administrators
Growing up in California and the advantage of Age Group Swimming
Obama's oratory skills compared to Ronald Reagan's natural talent
Bradlee's editorial instincts, restraint, and a memorable letter-writing moment
Historical and social context behind the Syrian revolution
The role of women's liberation in transforming the Middle East
