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The Rich Roll Podcast · October 5, 2026 · 2h 13m

Journalist Anand Giridharadas On The Lost Art Of Empathy, Compassion, & Understanding Each Other

Anand Giridharadas discusses his new book, Man in the Mirror, centered on the death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway. He explains his shift from punditry back to immersive reporting, explores how power actually operates, and dissects what the Epstein emails reveal about elite relationships. The conversation also touches on the Aspen consensus, belonging in America, and the case for radical humanization. Rich shares how his recovery program shaped his approach to understanding and curiosity.

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The Death of Jordan Neely as a Story Lens
Anand uses the death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway as the central narrative to explore broader societal issues.
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Return from Punditry to Reporting
Anand describes deliberately stepping away from opinion-driven commentary to return to on-the-ground journalism for this book.

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