Likelihood of death seems like the definition of “high stakes,” but most of us cannot fathom what it means to double down on those odds. Will Cockrell provides a multifaceted view of Mount Everest—from those who risk their lives on the peak to those who risk their bank accounts on a near-impossible industry. Amy Pease places characters in a Midwestern resort town not untouched by the opioid epidemic. And Nick Petrie’s imperfect hero portrays the realities of PTSD from America’s most recent conflicts overseas. These writers help us understand how average people put it all on the line.

Presenters: Will Cockrell, Amy Pease, Nick Petrie

Moderator: Kent Case