About this episode
Theo Baker discusses his upcoming book on power and education at Stanford University.
Theo Baker will graduate from Stanford University on June 14th, 2026. About one month prior, his first book, "How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University," is being published by Penguin Press. Praise for his book, gathered by Penguin Press, is plentiful. Author William D. Cohen writes: "[Theo Baker's] astounding reporting as a Stanford freshman led to the downfall of the university's president." Mr. Baker's parents are Susan Glasser of the New Yorker Magazine and Peter Baker of the New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Theo Baker
Topics covered
- education
- power
- Stanford University
- book publishing
- journalism
Keywords
- Theo Baker
- Stanford University
- How to Rule the World
- Penguin Press
- William D. Cohen
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stanford University, Penguin Press
Books & works: How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University
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