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Donald Trump is not a big thinker, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious Minds, Laura Field, who spent close to a decade in conservative academic circles, chronicles the rise of the New Right—the network of academics, public intellectuals, and influencers who provide ideological fuel to Trumpism.

Throughout history, the Indian Ocean has been an essential space for trade, commerce, and culture. Every European power has sought to dominate it. Now, after a lull in the postwar period, control of major shipping routes has once again become a critical aspect of every rising state's ambition to be a global power. Darshana M. Baruah shows how governments from Washington, DC, to Nairobi and Canberra are expanding their interests in the region.

"The Disrupters: Making New York's Cultural Boards More Diverse" is from the July 29, 2016 Lifetstyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Jacob Bernstein and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Known for Deal-Making Acumen, New U.N. Leader Will Face Tough Challenges" is from the October 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Sengupta and narrated by Fleet Cooper.