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How to Rule the World

by Theo Baker

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Book of the Day, NPR · June 15, 2026

Theo Baker delves into power and corruption at Stanford in 'How to Rule the World'

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A first-hand account of power and corruption at Stanford University, documenting how student journalist Theo Baker uncovered research fraud that forced the university president to resign, revealing a world of mansion parties, slush funds, and tech executives competing to invest in young talent.

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