No one wants to believe that a wrongful conviction could happen to them. But Michael Skakel was not only convicted for a murder he didn’t commit — also his trial and imprisonment happened 25 years after the crime. In Framed, presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. describes the plight of his cousin Michael, who spent 11 […]
The next best thing to the Zuckerberg-Musk cage match
In all the reporting about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s promotion of conspiracy theories — yes, he thinks the CIA killed his uncle — it’s easy to forget that the long-shot presidential hopeful has a pretty normal day job. Kennedy draws on his background as an environmental lawyer to critique George W. Bush’s presidency in our […]
A daring rescue mission in Ukraine
Benjamin Hall had dragged himself away from the fiery explosion when he noticed that his right leg was gone. On assignment last year to cover the war in Ukraine, Hall and his team for Fox News were driving to a village that had been destroyed by Russians the week before when their caravan was attacked. […]
Drop The Persona
It may seem strange that Joanna Gaines, one half of the husband-and-wife lifestyle brand Magnolia, used to struggle with hosting guests for dinners and parties. But it was the shameful truth: after having friends and family over to visit, Joanna felt drained, not happy or invigorated. How could she make her real life live up […]
Calling All Golf Fanatics
Sportswriter Rick Reilly loves golf. Like really, really loves it. In So Help Me Golf, his collection of fun facts and sparkling anecdotes, he writes about famous players, eccentric characters, and cool courses. We take a look at the highlights in our latest Instaread. The Hardest Working Guy in the Gig Economy One of the most […]
The Secret Keeper
John F. Kennedy liked to swim naked at lunchtime. Franklin D. Roosevelt made staffers hide his wheelchair at dinner parties. Lyndon B. Johnson complained about the water pressure. J.B. West, who served as head usher at the White House for 28 years, absorbed a lot of interesting tidbits during his decades on the job—and he […]
Heir vs. Spare
Poor Prince Harry. It’s not easy being fifth in line to the throne. He and Meghan Markle made headlines when they defected to North America. Now in California, Harry recently released his tell-all memoir Spare to great fanfare. So what’s in it? The Royal Rumble Harry’s memoir is packed with petty grievances. (Apparently, Will and Kate were […]
Game Show Hosts for $500
Alex Trebek was the face of Jeopardy! for 36 years before he died of pancreatic cancer in 2020. After Trebek announced his illness, the outpouring of support from long-time fans inspired him to write a memoir. Today’s Instaread, The Answer Is, takes a look at the iconic man behind the questions and quips. A Peek Inside His Private Life Trebek was […]
A Close Look at a Controversial Star From The DCU
DC movie actor Zachary Levi is in the spotlight this week for his (allegedly) anti-vax tweets. What’s this guy about, anyway? We turned to his recent memoir, Radical Love, for answers. Levi’s BackstoryWhile Levi’s memoir doesn’t get into his opinions about vaccines, he bravely opens up about his lifelong struggle with crippling anxiety and depression. After […]
The Case for Legal Narcotics
If you spent most of your life struggling with heroin addiction, what would make you give it up? Our latest Instaread looks at the journey of the late activist David Poses, who hid his addiction from loved ones for years. In the Beginning Poses got the idea to try heroin from a drug prevention assembly. The […]
