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December 23, 2025

Season 2025 Episode 8060 | 55m 31s

Renowned historian Thant Myint-U discusses his new book "Peacemaker," and what today's leaders can learn from his grandfather, U Thant. German filmmaker Werner Herzog focuses on what's real and what's false in his new book "The Future of Truth." Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy reveals new insights into her tumultuous childhood in her new memoir "Mother Mary Comes to Me."

Aired: 12/14/25
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Appraisal: 1875 General Custer-inscribed Book
Appraisal: 1994 Charles Schulz-signed "Peanuts" Comic Strip
Appraisal: 1953 Rita Hayworth Still Life Oil Painting
Appraisal: French Three Graces Clock, ca. 1890
Appraisal: 1590 Theodor de Bry Map of Virginia
Appraisal: Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Collection, ca. 1980
Appraisal: Thai Silver Repousse Bowl, ca. 1950
Appraisal: Patek Philippe Officer's Watch, ca. 1919
Appraisal: Al Stohlman Tooled Leatherwork Picture
Appraisal: 1877 Ralph Albert Blakelock Landscape Oil
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