'How to Rule the World' exposes Stanford's complex relationship with Silicon Valley power episode artwork

EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 8 MIN

'How to Rule the World' exposes Stanford's complex relationship with Silicon Valley power

from PBS News Hour - Art Beat · host PBS News

While most college freshmen spend their first year shopping around courses and picking their majors, Theo Baker had a bit more on his plate. As a reporter for the Stanford Daily, he investigated research misconduct, leading to the resignation of President Marc Tessier-Lavigne. Baker sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his new book, "How to Rule the World." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 21, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

'How to Rule the World' exposes Stanford's complex relationship with Silicon Valley power

0:00 8:53

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of PBS News Hour - Art Beat?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this PBS News Hour - Art Beat episode published?

This episode was published on May 21, 2026.

Can I download this PBS News Hour - Art Beat episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!