Publishers Weekly attempts to unravel the tangled web of literary influence by talking with the great writers of today about the writers of yesterday who inspired them. This month, they spoke with acclaimed journalists Michael Pollan (A World Appears, How to Change Your Mind) and Elizabeth Kolbert (Life on a Little-Known Planet, The Sixth Extinction) about the “sheer pleasure” of reading Henry David Thoreau and the “gutsy” writing of Rachel Carson. Read about the conversation here.

David Kessler discusses the dangers of ultra processed foods that are categorized as “Generally Recognized as Safe.” In the segment, he outlines the public-health risks associated with the dramatic rise of UPFs, arguing that their impact may even exceed that of tobacco. 60 Minutes notably juxtaposes his interview with RFK Jr.’s, highlighting the one point on which they agree: these foods are intentionally engineered to be addictive while posing significant health risks.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and intelligence expert Tim Weiner joins Chuck Todd for a devastating assessment of how Trump’s appointment of “crackpots” to lead America’s national security apparatus threatens catastrophic intelligence failures and the potential collapse of democratic institutions.

Tim Weiner’s new book The Mission considers how the CIA is reimagining the art of espionage in the modern era. In today’s episode, he talks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly about what he calls an “ideological purge” at the CIA under President Trump and how technology can make spying more difficult.

Tim Weiner, author of The Mission, talks to Christiane Amanpour about his investigation into the missteps at the CIA.

Author Tim Weiner joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century.

Since the Cold War, the CIA has faced a series of challenges from within and without. Author Tim Weiner explores the CIA’s relevance in his new book, The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century. He speaks with “CBS Evening News” co-anchor John Dickerson about the role of the CIA today.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author and journalist Tim Weiner about his new book, The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century.

Tim Weiner, author of the newly published The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century talks with Rachel Maddow about why the people who work at the CIA are particularly chagrined to see Donald Trump contort himself to serve Russian President Vladimir Putin’s interests, particularly with regard to his war on Ukraine.