Michael Chabon Monday, October 19, 2009 Best-selling author talks about fatherhood and his new book, Manhood for Amateurs.
Colson Whitehead Friday, June 12, 2009 Award-winning writer explains how African Americans who are not affluent connect to the story told in his new book.
Joe Queenan Monday, May 11, 2009 Satirist talks about his new memoir and reflects on the influence of Catholicism and surrogate fathers on his surviving growing up in a tough neighborhood with tough parents.
Zoe Heller Thursday, March 19, 2009 London-born novelist comments on adapting novels to film.
T.C. Boyle Friday, February 27, 2009 Celebrated writer talks about finding the comfort zone fictionalizing historical figures and explains why he wrote a book about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Maya Angelou Monday, January 19, 2009 Celebrated writer discusses her new book, reflects on the importance of "home" and discusses the importance of being respectful.
Toni Morrison Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Nobel laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses the historical significance of the presidential election.
Paul Krugman Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Nobel Prize-winning economist explains what type of society he wants to live in and how America falls short.
Paul Theroux Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Travel writer says although the U.S. is a multi-cultural society, the melting pot doesn't melt that much.
Bernard-Henri Levy Tuesday, September 16, 2008 French philosopher-author explains anti-Americanism.
William Poundstone Friday, February 15, 2008 Gaming the Vote author explains how Americans have sometimes elected the wrong president.
Lawrence Wright Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses Al Qaeda and the situation in Pakistan.
Jeffrey Toobin Friday, November 2, 2007 Legal analyst-writer offers his insight on the personalities of the Supreme Court justices.
Lucy Hawking Thursday, October 25, 2007 Author says she wants to give young people an idea about physics and how the Earth fits into the solar system.
Walter Mosley Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Best-selling author Walter Mosley say people read mysteries to learn a different point of view.
Mark Bowden Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Author-journalist-screenwriter thinks Iran shouldn't be on the terror list.
Jabari Asim Wednesday, April 18, 2007 The N Word author says we must sometimes risk having people misuse the term to advance the dialogue on racism.
James Oakes Friday, April 6, 2007 Historian explains lessons learned in his study of slavery.
Stephen Prothero Friday, April 6, 2007 Boston University professor discusses the need to learn more about the world's religions.
Anne Lamott Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Grace (Eventually) author talks about sharing her experiences in her new book.
Walter Mosley Thursday, March 1, 2007 Best-selling author doesn't think the U.S. can stay within the two-party system.
Nikki Giovanni Monday, February 26, 2007 Author-poet-essayist reflects on stories yet to be told.
Maya Angelou Monday, November 13, 2006 Celebrated poet reflects on the Washington DC Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Groundbreaking ceremony.
Eve Ensler Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Award-winning playwright-author weighs in on America after 9/11 and Katrina.
Maureen Dowd Wednesday, September 27, 2006 New York Times columnist talks about her new book, Are Men Necessary.
Janis Kearney Monday, September 25, 2006 Author and Bill Clinton's personal diarist recounts stories about the former president.
Jed Horne Friday, August 18, 2006 Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
Jed Horne Thursday, August 17, 2006 Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.
Thomas Ricks Tuesday, August 1, 2006 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist talks about his book, Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq.
William C. Rhoden Friday, July 28, 2006 New York Times sportswriter discusses his new book on race and sports in America.
Thomas Frank Thursday, June 15, 2006 Social critic discusses the implications of party-switching in the mid-term elections.
Jonathan Alter Monday, May 15, 2006 "Newsweek" senior editor weighs in the Bush immigration plan.
Matthew Ryan Hoge Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Writer-director discusses his upcoming film.
David Milch Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Emmy-winning writer talks about reviving the "western" genre on TV.
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