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Acclaimed novelist and 2024 TIME100 honoree Lauren Groff is a singular voice in American fiction. This week, Groff joins host Charlotte Alter to delve deep into the essence of creativity and the intricacies of the natural world and the human body. Lauren shares her unique perspective on how time acts as the "secret currency" of art, reflecting on the challenges of balancing marriage, motherhood and writing. Known for her commitment to an analog writing practice, Lauren discusses the virtues of disconnecting from digital distractions in favor of play, and unpacks the parallels between athleticism and artistic expression. Articulating the urgencies of this moment in history, Groff provides insights into her approach to weaving real-world themes and pressing societal issues into her narratives. Join Charlotte and Lauren for a deep dive into the life and mind of a writer who crafts not just stories, but windows into our world. Read more: Lauren Groff by Ann Patchett | TIME100 • https://time.com/6964750/lauren-groff/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you've probably heard by now, TIME's 2023 Person of The Year is Taylor Swift. In this special bonus episode, host Charlotte Alter sits down with TIME’s Editor in Chief, Sam Jacobs, and Senior Executive Editor, Kelly Conniff, for a behind-the-scenes look at the history of TIME's legendary, annual Person of the Year issue and to hear all the reasons why Taylor Swift is this year's Person of The Year. Person of The Year 2023: Taylor Swift | TIME https://time.com/6342806/person-of-the-year-2023-taylor-swift/ For all of TIME's 2023 Person of the Year coverage, visit time.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Person of the Week, a new podcast from TIME, highlights the people who shape the world, and the forces that shape them. Each week, TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations, unearthing unexpected stories that shed light on the way our world works. Get to know household names and emerging leaders in a way you never have, on TIME’s newest podcast, Person of the Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEOs of the leading AI companies made their most unified statement yet about the existential risks posed by the technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first obstacle comes on Tuesday evening, when the House Rules Committee will convene to determine whether the agreement comes to a vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The military published video Tuesday of the latest in a series of incidents in the region between the two powers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's associated with better mental and physical health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity's new valuation follows three earlier mark-downs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want,” President Joe Biden said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because the ocean is rising at a similar rate as the land is sinking, the Earth's changing climate could accelerate the timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian drones buzzed over Kyiv, before being taken down by Ukraine's air defense systems See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan PM fires son after party at official residence triggers public outrage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's major health systems largely ignore social drivers of poor health. That needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florence Pugh is featured as one of TIME's Next Generation Leaders, a list of 10 trailblazers shaping a brighter future. The British actor has had a string of remarkable performances including in 'Midsommar' and 'Little Women' and is on the cusp of a breakout year with upcoming roles in two highly anticipated movies: Christopher Nolan’s 'Oppenheimer' and Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune: Part Two'. We join Pugh to discuss her influence on the next generation of the movie industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and invited Texans to the capitol to “peacefully” protest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A satellite launch will be a violation of U.N. protocols on the use of long-range missile technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Erdoğan era lives on after Turkey’s longtime leader emerged victorious in Sunday's runoff election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the Colorado River, the U.S. and Mexico have entered a new era of agreement as both countries face unprecedented drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic president and Republican speaker reached the agreement after the two spoke Saturday evening by phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Included in this Episode: 1. What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling 2. The U.S. Surgeon General Fears Social Media Is Harming the 'Well-Being of Our Children' 3. For Marianne Williamson, the Bernie Sanders Lane Looks Wide Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.