Join investigative journalist and bestselling author Annie Jacobsen as she delves into the U.S. government's decades-long investigation into mental powers and phenomena. In her new book, Jacobsen uncovers the history of the military's research into extrasensory perception (ESP) and its applications in national security.

Jacobsen reveals how the U.S. government has utilized ESP to locate hostages, fugitives, and secret bases, as well as to predict future threats. Drawing on never-before-seen declassified documents and exclusive interviews with former CIA and Defense Department scientists, analysts, and program managers, Jacobsen sheds light on these radical and controversial programs.

Don't miss this fascinating discussion that may challenge your perceptions of reality and reveal a hidden chapter of U.S. government research.

Recorded on: 4-6-2017

Annie Jacobsen, Former Contributing Editor, Los Angeles Times Magazine; Author, Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government’s Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis; Twitter @AnnieJacobsen

Barry Eisler, Novelist, Blogger, Former CIA Operative, Twitter @barryeisler—Moderator


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Join historian Heather Cox Richardson as she explores the state of American democracy in her new book, "Democracy Awakening." With a deep understanding of history, Richardson sheds light on the forces driving democracy toward authoritarianism and examines the importance of historical knowledge in understanding modern events.

In this enlightening discussion, Richardson asks crucial questions about democracy's future: Who benefits from the obfuscation of history? What can be done to reinvigorate democratic participation? How can we rededicate ourselves to the founding ideals of our country? Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into our shared democratic experiment and the path forward.