Author • Historian • Storyteller • Citizen

What do we owe one another? Scott Reich explores that question through history, sports, science, and civic life.


IN GOOD COMPANY

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  • Scott writes about citizenship, community, history, sports, and the forces that shape American life. His books and essays explore how singular moments and overlooked stories can illuminate larger truths about who we are and who we aspire to be.

  • He studies the people, events, and turning points that reveal something enduring about America. His work focuses on the intersection of history, leadership, civic culture, and national identity.

  • Scott believes that democracy depends on participation. Through his speaking, teaching, and advocacy, he encourages people to see citizenship not as a status, but as a practice.

  • After his son Eli was diagnosed with FOXG1 syndrome, Scott helped build a global nonprofit that has raised millions of dollars to fund scientific research, support families, and accelerate the search for treatments.

  • Whether interviewing guests on Curveball, writing books, or delivering keynotes, Scott explores how people navigate adversity, find meaning, and build lives of purpose.

  • Scott brings together leaders, thinkers, scientists, athletes, advocates, and citizens to explore the ideas and relationships that strengthen communities and civic life. Through speaking, teaching, podcasting, and nonprofit leadership, he creates spaces for conversation, connection, and shared purpose.

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THE PODCAST featuring

Real conversations about the moments that change us.

On Curveball, Scott Reich speaks with athletes, activists, artists, entrepreneurs, scholars, and public leaders about adversity, resilience, identity, leadership, and the unexpected turns that shape a life. The show explores how people navigate setbacks, find meaning, and grow through the curveballs they never saw coming.

HISTORIAN

CITIZEN SCIENTIST

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER