‘The Sting’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

All the President's Men is a gripping narrative of the Watergate scandal, written by the two Washington Post reporters who led the investigation. The book chronicles the events from the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex to the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon. Woodward and Bernstein describe their meticulous investigative work, including their interactions with the mysterious source 'Deep Throat,' and the challenges they faced in uncovering the truth despite intense opposition from the White House. The book highlights the importance of investigative journalism in democratic societies and provides a detailed look at the inner workings of the newsroom and the editorial process at The Washington Post.

In 'The Big Con', Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington expose the detrimental effects of the consulting industry on modern economies. They delve into case studies such as the HealthCare. gov rollout debacle and the inadequate government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The book argues that the consulting industry's influence stunts innovation, obscures corporate and political accountability, and hinders efforts to address climate change. With extensive research, Mazzucato and Collington advocate for a system where public and private sectors collaborate innovatively for the common good, and they propose recalibrating the role of consultants to rebuild more effective economies and governments.