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As part of the ALOUD series presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter and bestselling author Jodi Kantor will join actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Jason Sudeikis for a conversation about her latest book, How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work.

Renowned for exposing abuses of power across politics, business, and culture—including co‑breaking the landmark Harvey Weinstein investigation that helped spark a global reckoning—Kantor’s reporting has driven meaningful real‑world change. Drawing on her experience as an award‑winning journalist, How to Start offers a realistic, refreshingly non‑platitude‑filled guide to navigating tough choices around money, risk, and career direction in today’s challenging landscape.

Jodi Kantor is a New York Times investigative reporter who has revealed hidden truths about power, technology, gender, law, and employment. In 2017, she and Megan Twohey exposed Harvey Weinstein’s treatment of women, setting off the worldwide #Metoo reckoning. They were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and co-authored She Said, a book taking readers inside their investigation, also made into a film. Recently, she has been working to illuminate one of our most secretive and critical institutions, the Supreme Court. Kantor lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband Ron Lieber and their two children. She began her journalism career by dropping out of law school, and she speaks at campuses across the country about finding work of meaning.

Jason Sudeikis is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer, best known as the creator and star of the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series, Ted Lasso, which has earned him numerous accolades and widespread critical acclaim. Prior to Ted Lasso, Sudeikis was a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live and starred in several hit movies, including Horrible Bosses, We’re the Millers, and Colossal, among others. Sudeikis grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, and remains actively involved with several Kansas City–based charities, including Thundergong! and Big Slick. He currently splits his time between Brooklyn and Los Angeles with his two children.

Presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.