Curious Minds Weekend // March 1 - 3, 2019

On the release of their timely new book, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics, the legendary Democratic strategists assess the current landscape in Washington and what it takes to make politics more accessible for all people—especially women of colour.

Channel your inner diva and join New York Times editor and renowned “Beyologist” Veronica Chambers for a celebratory deep-dive into the meaning and impact of the Beyoncé phenomenon. With dazzling video highlights, trivia, and more.

Acclaimed writer/journalist Rebecca Traister (New York Magazine) joins us to discuss the galvanizing force of women’s collective anger and its role in changing history. 

Writer, scientist and meditation teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn has brought the transformative power of mindfulness into our everyday lives. With the launch of his new book, Mindfulness for All, he reveals how each of us can change the world through the simple art of being present.

At this meeting of two of the world’s most dynamic urban thinkers, France’s “Green Mayor” Éric Piolle and former Mayor of Toronto David Miller share their insights on how we can tackle the climate crisis, one city at a time.

Meet the brilliant minds behind the topical television reimagining of Margaret Atwood’s classic dystopian novel ahead of the show’s eagerly-awaited third season.

The beloved travel writer and bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun invites you to experience the romance of Italy firsthand at the Toronto debut of her latest works, Women in Sunlight and See You in the Piazza.

Be the first to experience Netflix’s original new wildlife series: a spectacular journey of discovery through the natural world narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough.

Hear the prodigious Man Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings unveil how he created a new kind of mythology in Black Leopard, Red Wolf, one of the year’s most talked-about novels.

Join The Globe and Mail’s multi-award-winning Senior International Correspondent for a behind-the-scenes look at his most recent stories, including his two-year investigation into the mysterious Toronto resident at the nexus of the Trump-Russia tangle.