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Wages of Rebellion
Chris Hedges
Journalist Chris Hedges investigates activists and political movements in the U.S. to identify the factors that lead to revolutions, what drives people to rebel against the status quo, and how activism can successfully change society.
Waiting for 'Superman'
Davis Guggenheim
Waiting for 'Superman' is a documentary that critically examines the many different aspects of the American public education system, as told through the perspectives of the students and families struggling to navigate it.
Wake Up
Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan takes on the modern dilemma of a liberal society in which irrelevant anger, performative activism, and deep polarization overshadow serious problems like a healthcare crisis, looming wars, climate change, and the coronavirus pandemic.
Waking Up
Sam Harris
At a time when 20% of Americans consider themselves 'spiritual but not religious,' Waking Up asks whether a solidly secular perspective can still embrace the unknown.
Walden
Henry David Thoreau
Walden details Henry David Thoreau's two-year stay in a self-built cabin by a lake in the woods, sharing what he learned about solitude, nature, work, thinking and fulfillment during his break from modern city life.
Walk in My Combat Boots
James Patterson, Matt Eversmann
James Patterson and Matt Eversmann share firsthand accounts of veterans and their military service, including their experiences of training, combat, and returning home.
Walk with Me
Thict Nhat Hanh, Marc J Francis, Max Pugh
Directors Marc J. Francis and Max Pugh transport viewers to the Plum Village community, where activist and Zen Buddhist Master Thích Nhất Hạnh taught students how to practice mindfulness and inner peace.
Walking Between the Worlds
Judith M. Campbell
Liberate your spirit by making time for your 'self' and awaken to a healthier, more balanced way of living and walking in this world as you learn a hands-on self-care practice to meditate and heal.
Wandering in Strange Lands
Morgan Jerkins
Morgan Jerkins uncovers the complicated past of her ancestors and reflects on the experiences of the millions of African Americans who moved north during the Great Migration.
Want
Gillian Anderson
Actor and activist Gillian Anderson compiles a series of anonymous letters from women discussing their sexual desires to reveal the beautiful variety of female desires and display how corseted women still feel when talking about sex.
Want Me
Tracy Clark-Flory
Sex and relationship columnist Tracy Clark-Flory investigates the sexual exploration of her youth and the cultural influences that encouraged unhealthy attitudes about her body and her relationships.
Wanting
Luke Burgis
American entrepreneur Luke Burgis introduces the work of French historian and philosopher René Girard to a broader audience, using Girard's theory of mimetic desire to explain why humans want what we want.
War
Margaret MacMillan
Historian Margaret MacMillan explores the complex and enduring relationship between humans and war from antiquity to today.
War
Bob Woodward
Veteran journalist Bob Woodward assesses the Biden administration, looking at how it was dominated by war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the heart of American democracy.
War by Other Means
Ambassador Robert D. Blackwill, Jennifer M. Harris
This book, by Ambassador Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M. Harris, introduces readers to the concept of geoeconomics and its importance in achieving geopolitical goals.
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules
Jeremy C Miller
Equity research expert Jeremy Miller presents a thorough analysis of finance guru Warren Buffett's rules for a long-term investment career, offering timeless advice for investors.
Waste
Catherine Coleman Flowers, Bryan Stevenson
Environmental health advocate Catherine Coleman Flowers shares the ongoing story of how she's devoting her life to dealing with the failing wastewater management systems in the poor rural areas of the Southern U.S.
Watch the Sound: Auto-Tune
Mark Ronson
This episode of producer Mark Ronson's music documentary series charts the history of Auto-tune, arguing for its role in fuelling innovation and creative expression in modern music.
Watch the Sound: Distortion
Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson sits down with some of the legends of audio distortion, from Living Colour to the Beastie Boys, to discuss what might be the most aggressive sound in history.
Watch the Sound: Drum Machines
Mark Ronson
Acclaimed producer Mark Ronson sits down with musicians to talk about how drum machines have shaped the sound and culture of our world.
Watch the Sound: Reverb
Mark Ronson
Acclaimed DJ, musician, and producer Mark Ronson travels around the world to discuss reverb and its place in music with artists, experts, and engineers.