Alison Bechdel/HMH Books & Media / Art from “The Secret to Superhuman Strength” by Alison Bechdel Alison Bechdel’s new graphic novel depicts her life through fitness. This week on NEXT, we talk with Bechdel about ‘The Secret to Superhuman Strength,’ which is more about a state of being than six-pack abs. Plus, advocates make the case for colleges to hire more diverse financial firms to manage billion-dollar endowments. And scholar-activist Katharine Morris reflects on her experience at the intersection of racism, environmental justice and public health, and her framework for moving forward. New England News Collaboratives' weekly podcast NEXT airs each Monday on CAI.