Book Wise

Guantanamo Bay is back in the headlines, but not for the reasons you might expect. Donald Trump has plans to expand the infamous detention facility—not just for suspected terrorists, but for so-called “high-threat” migrants. Let’s call this Guantanamo 2.0.

And here’s the real danger: This won’t make Americans safer. In fact, it could put them in extreme danger.

In this episode, we break down how Trump’s proposal could backfi...

Elon Musk isn’t just running Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter)—he’s speedrunning his way through global influence like it’s a side quest in his own personal simulation. With a tech empire spanning AI, social media, Starlink, and Neuralink, Musk has more power than ever before. But what’s his endgame? And is he actually playing 4D chess, or just rolling Nat 20s on pure chaos!?

This episode dives into the rise of Elon M...

Aviation disasters used to feel like a thing of the past. But recent plane crashes—including the first fatal commercial crash since 2001—have reignited concerns about airline safety. Many are asking: Are we safe in the skies?

Today on Book Wise, host Britt Brewer, A.K.A. Dr. Books, unpacks the recent surge in air crashes and explores the factors that typically lead to plane crashes. Using insights from reputable books, we’l...

Assassinations are nothing new. They often greatly alter the course of history – from the murder of ArchDuke Ferdinand, to JFK, and now, yes, to the killing of Brian Thompson allegedly by Luigi Mangione.

From books to movies to musicals, politically motivated assassinations have captured the public’s imagination for centuries. But why? We’ll be exploring that question and more on today’s episode of Book Wise.

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Today on Book Wise, we’re discussing how to stop living a FAKE Life and start living YOUR TRUTH!

And how? Through Keke Palmer’s brand NEW memoir slash self-help book, Master of Me, explored via these three major topics:

1. Performance - how to present your true self in life
2. Power - how to become aware of unfair power dynamics, particularly with men (and Keke speaks about the famous men in her life)
3. Purpose - how to st...

If a cat has 9 lives, then Cher has… Welp… A LOT MORE. In fact, she’s got SO many lives, she had to break up her OWN memoir into parts.

And for Cher, success didn’t come easy. Nope, she had some serious obstacles standing in her way. And you can bet many of those came from the men in her life who tried to control, manipulate, and even defraud her.

So today, we’ll be exploring Cher’s early history in Part One of her new memoi...

Buckle up, because this week on Book Wise, we’re diving into Britney Spears’ revealing memoir, “The Woman in Me.” This book isn’t just a tell-all—it’s a call-out. Through Britney’s words, we’re exploring how even one of the most powerful women in pop culture was systematically controlled, silenced, and exploited. From her rise as a global icon to her fight for freedom, Britney’s story is one we can all learn from.

In th...

If you grew up watching Nickelodeon in the late 2000s/early 2010s, you probably remember the smash hit iCarly, starring Jennette McCurdy.

Though McCurdy appeared sunny and cheerful; her personal life was anything but.

Growing up with an overbearing, emotionally abusive mom-ager — McCurdy developed several harmful coping mechanisms. However, her issues didn’t evaporate with the death of her mother. McCurdy would find ...

Alexei Navalny, the fearless Russian opposition leader who stood up to Vladimir Putin’s regime, leaves behind a legacy of courage and resilience. His posthumous memoir, “Patriot,” offers an unflinching look into his relentless fight against oppression.

In this episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer a.k.a. Dr. Books, takes you through Navalny’s revolutionary story.

Get a rare glimpse into:

1. His unfiltered insights o...

Are you plagued by daily ruminations such as….

Why do I feel so crappy at the end of the day? Why am I crying alone in the bathroom? Is that colleague being funny… Or am I actually being bullied by them?!

If so, there’s a good chance you might be the victim of workplace bullying.

To explore this topic, our host Book Wise host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books will summarize and contextualize some of the book, Back Off! Y...

In this episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books tackles the modern struggle of living in the present. Are we all just too busy to notice life happening right now?

With the help of Eckhart Tolle’s game-changing book “The Power of Now,” Britt dives into how staying present can lead to more joy, less stress, and even better leadership. It’s not just about “mindfulness” – it’s about making every moment count, ...

Are Narcissism and Narcissistic abuse major problems in society today?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years – you’ve likely heard some of the discourse around both.

Never fear – we’ve got THE definitive take - It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People - from author and PHD haver: Ramani Durvasala – an expert on both narcissism and narcissistic abuse; particularly within inter...

Are Narcissism and Narcissistic abuse major problems in society today?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years – you’ve likely heard some of the discourse around both.

Never fear – we’ve got THE definitive take - It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People - from author and PHD haver: Ramani Durvasala – an expert on both narcissism and narcissistic abuse; particularly within inter...

Everybody is talking about Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weight loss drugs, but what’s the truth behind the hype?

On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books will cover everything you need to know about these weight loss drugs. How they came to be? How they work? And, what are a few of the major risks associated with them?

We’ve got the definitive take from one of the most trusted voices in the field, Johann H...

On this, *errr,* rather *steamy* episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books takes on the topic of intimacy in long term relationships.

Citing well-researched and thoughtful insights from author and renowned sex educator Emily Nagoski’s latest book, "Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections," Dr. Books will reveal just what it takes to reignite the boudoir flame.

So if you an...

What does it mean to bear witness to injustice? Never before have humans had such access to firsthand accounts of global resistance due in large part to social media and technology.

But for award-winning American poet and editor Carolyn Forché — witnessing injustice first hand meant being in the fog of war herself, as it unfolded before her in real time.

On this episode of Book Wise, our host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books e...

Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, doom-scrolling through TikTok, wondering why the heck you’re still awake at 3 am looking at Caesar salad wrap recipes?

Well, my friend, you're not alone—and it turns out there's a whole generation feeling this way. On this episode of Book Wise, Britt Brewer a.k.a. Dr. Books dives into Jonathan Haidt’s eye-opening bestseller “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Chi...

Have you recently found yourself at a company offsite thinking …. Am I about to be indoctrinated into some freaky cult as soon as we circle back from this deep dive thought shower slash mandatory team yoga?

The answer, to quote the title of a super mid rom com starring Ryan Reynolds, is…. Definitely Maybe.

On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books sheds a light on the cult-like attributes of moder...

On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt AKA Dr. Books delves into the shelves of Taylor Swift’s bookcase, to discuss T Swi’s fave 3 books based on the real lives of real people.

Part armchair therapist, part soothsayer, part pop culture historian — Dr. Books entertains a few working theories around just WHY Taylor might love these books.

We’re talkin’ tabloid marketing, bucking societal norms, rock star myth making,...