Hidden Messages

A conversational landmine that's easy to miss. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( April 13, 2024 We come to you on this Saturday morning bearing many must-reads! We'll pull back the curtain on [psychological manipulation that hides in plain sight](, share [shocking news about The Golden Bachelor](, and explain [what might be missing from your listening skills](. All that, plus [an interview with a reality TV superstar]( and much more, coming right up...   Hidden Messages [Illustration of a white chess piece on top of a black one]( Getty Images How easy is it to spot manipulation in action? A survivor of narcissistic abuse (who's now a trauma expert) explains [the sneaky strategy narcissists use]( to harm another person without anyone nearby noticing a thing — and what to do when you see it happen. [READ MORE](   More Stories [Illustration of a book surrounded by barbed wire]( Getty Images The literary blacklist: Censorship is on the rise in libraries across the country, alarming groups like the American Library Association, which calls this trend "an attack on our freedom to read." As we close out National Library Week, we're revealing [the 10 most-banned books in America]( over the last year. Listen up: Sometimes it takes a little extra attention to understand what a loved one is really trying to tell you. In partnership with Talkspace, we've got a licensed therapist's [advice for reading between the lines in important conversations](. Trial of the century: This week's news of O.J. Simpson's death from cancer shocked us all — and transported us back to the 1990s, when the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman captivated the nation. It got me thinking about [the tense interview I had with O.J. after his acquittal]( and the complicated issues his case raised.   A Crucial Conversation Catch up on [my Friday appearance on the TODAY show](, where I was joined by my friend Kathy Sanders, who lost her two grandsons in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. We're working together on a new documentary about this tragedy called An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th, which premieres this Tuesday on Max. You can [watch the trailer right here](.   Saturday Spotlight [Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist at ''The. Golden Wedding'']( Calling It Quits After only three months of marriage, Gerry and Theresa from The Golden Bachelor are divorcing. Here's their explanation for the split. [Read More »]( [Cicada on a leaf]( Look Out! A massive brood of insects will hatch later this month — as many as 1 trillion of them (yes, really). Which states will see the biggest swarm? [Read More »]( [Kevin Costner]( Back to the Ranch? Kevin Costner has finally broken his silence about whether he would return to Yellowstone — and why it hasn't happened yet. [Read More »](   Photo of the Day [Two pumas next to a mountain in Patagonia]( Photo by Karen Povey/[Wonderwild.Nature]( on Instagram Karen Povey, a zoologist, photographer, writer, and member of our KCM community, snagged this shot of a mother and her adolescent cub in Patagonian Chile. "Formerly hunted in the region, pumas are now embraced by ranchers who open their property to wildlife enthusiasts," Povey says. "The pumas go about their business without care, even hunting and feeding in our presence. I'm so grateful for the landowners who protect wildlife and offer us this thrilling experience!" For more jaw-dropping looks at the stunning beauty of nature, [sign up for Ripple Effect](, our free newsletter about the world's wonders. (And for more Patagonia, here's [how you can recreate my own trip]( to this must-visit region.) [SUBSCRIBE HERE](   Screen Time [Illustration of people fixated on their smartphones]( Getty Images We're all chronically online these days, but worries are rising about how this new frontier of integrating tech into our lives is affecting our children. One group leading this conversation is Mothers Against Media Addiction, and we spoke to its founder about [how we can curb the dangers of social media](. And while apps like Instagram and TikTok are undoubtedly having a significant impact, they're actually not the most powerful force in adolescents' lives, according to Ellen Galinsky, author of The Breakthrough Years. She tells us [what really has the biggest influence on teens]( as they grow up.   Tune In The new season of Next Question kicked off this week with the matriarch of America's most famous family. I spoke to Kris Jenner, the woman who made "momager" a household term, about [how she keeps the peace while doing business with her kids](, what it's like to grandparent the Kardashian clan, and much more. [GET THE SCOOP](   Let's Dish [Prosciutto crudo panino sandwich]( Photo by Jonathan Pushnik Planning some al fresco dining this weekend to soak up the sunny springtime weather? We've got just the thing for your menu, fresh from the latest issue of [Good Taste, our free cooking newsletter](. Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito tells us [how to make a picnic-perfect sandwich]( that combines savory and sweet, for a treat you'll be thinking about well into next week. [GET THE RECIPE](   Prepared for Takeoff [Cushion Lab travel pillow]( Cushion Lab Make uncomfortable flights a thing of the past with [our favorite travel pillow]( from Cushion Lab (a brand we already know Wake-Up Callers love just as much as we do). The ergonomic design is optimized for banishing neck pain, and it rolls up compactly enough that you can truly take it anywhere. [TRY IT HERE](   One More Thing [Wake-Up Call at Work by Katie Couric Media ]( Want a gold star at your next performance review? [Sign up here for Wake-Up Call at Work](, our biweekly LinkedIn newsletter all about what's next in our ever-changing professional world. [This week's issue]( was particularly thought-provoking — but if you want to save it to read on Monday instead of doing your work, we promise not to tell your boss.   Thank you for reading Wake-Up Call and being part of our community! If you have questions or comments, drop us a line at info@katiecouric.com. See you next week! [Alternate text] Update your preferences or [unsubscribe]( If you buy something through this email, KCM may earn a commission. Katie Couric Media, 75 Varick St, Ste 12, New York, NY - 10013-1917 Copyright © 2023 Katie Couric Media, All rights reserved.