Weekend Whats

What to Binge: I’ve been loving the PBS series Soundbreaking, an eight-part series tracing the ongoing sonic revolution. It’s about music, technology, and the soundtrack of our lives. Very interesting and lots of great music.

+ What to Explore: “The treasure that sank with the lost Royal George continued to beckon, seducing men who were desperate to change the circumstances of their lives.” Lose yourself in another great piece from the folks at Epic — including sunken treasures, sibling rivalries, the saving of the British empire. Unfathomable.

+ What to Read: “So to see this, an enormous Confederate flag in a Union state, a mile from a symbol of national tragedy and shared sacrifice, was an indicator that there was something very unusual in the mood of the country. Ancient hatreds had resurfaced. Strange alliances had been formed. None of the old rules applied.” From The Guardian: Dave Eggers travels through post-election America.

+ What to Power Through: We’re seeing a lot of political power plays during this transition, so it’s a good time to check with a Robert Caro, a guy who has spent a career thinking about the issue.