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In a recent American Conversations interview, historian Heather Cox Richardson sat down with legendary LGBTQIA+ activist and bestselling author Cleve Jones for a powerful discussion on activism, public health, the AIDS crisis and the importance of remembering the movements that brought us here.

June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to deepen understanding of the brain, the families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, and the caregivers helping loved ones navigate profound change.

David Pogue was recently featured by Next Big Idea Club in “The Apple Way: Creativity, Obsession, and a Little Insanity,” a story highlighting ideas from his book Apple: The First 50 Years. In the piece, Pogue reveals some of the unlikely stories, eccentric personalities, and relentless pursuit of excellence that helped turn Apple into one of the world’s most influential brands.

How do you know if your team is ready for a high-stakes challenge? For Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the answer starts long before the problem shows up. Elkins-Tanton, leader of NASA’s Psyche mission, was recently featured in Next Big Idea Club Magazine in the article “How NASA Teams Solve Problems Before It’s Too Late.”

Every cancer journey is deeply personal, but no one moves through it alone. Survivorship is shaped by medical care, family support, community, advocacy, early detection, resilience and the hope that life after diagnosis can continue with meaning and purpose.

What happens when the winningest contestant in Jeopardy! history sits down with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett? A conversation that's equal parts hilarious, insightful, and unexpectedly thought-provoking. Ken Jennings recently joined the hosts of the hit podcast SmartLess, where he shared stories from his remarkable career, reflected on his journey from trivia enthusiast to cultural icon, and offered his unique perspective on knowledge, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Each June, Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities, honor the history of the movement and recognize the ongoing work required to build more inclusive systems and organizations. It is also a moment to reflect on the connection between inclusion and well-being. 

Shawn Achor, bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential, has reached another major milestone: his new book, The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success and a Better Life, is a New York Times bestseller. 

Each Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is a day rooted in reflection, gratitude and remembrance — a moment to honor sacrifice while also recognizing the values that service represents: courage, commitment, leadership and responsibility to something greater than oneself.

As virtual access, content sharing, and post-event engagement continue to evolve, recording keynote sessions has become one of the most common points of discussion in speaker booking. Event planners often see recordings as valuable tools for extending audience impact and increasing accessibility, while speakers are balancing the need to protect their intellectual property with the reality that fresh keynote footage is important for future bookings and business growth.