Interview Archives
- Trumpeter-composer Terence Blanchard
The five-time Grammy winner reflects on pushing musical boundaries with his new CD, “Magnetic,” and composing his first opera, the jazz-infused Champion.
Trumpeter-composer Terence Blanchard
- Former U.S. senator Olympia Snowe
The outspoken centrist weighs in on why Washington isn’t solving the big problems and offers solutions from her text, Fighting for the Common Good.
Former U.S. senator Olympia Snowe
- Science journalist Dan Fagin
A winner of both of America’s best-known science journalism prizes, Fagin recaps the story he tells in his new text, Toms River.
Science journalist Dan Fagin
- Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli
The socially aware MC explains his long absence from recording and the challenges he issues with his new CD, “Prisoner of Conscious.”
Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli
- Economist Peter Blair Henry
The dean of NYU’s Stern School of Business, Henry unpacks his book, Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth.
Economist Peter Blair Henry
- Breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love
A longtime advocate of preventive breast cancer research, Love describes her personal journey as a cancer patient.
Breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love
- Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin
The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, “American Kid.”
Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin
- Education advocate Cortlan Wickliff
Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the U.S.
Education advocate Cortlan Wickliff
- Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill
The best-selling author shares the backstory of his new book and documentary, Dirty Wars, which looks at America’s covert wars in a post 9-11 world.
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill
- Actress Diahann Carroll
The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV’s White Collar and in the feature Peeples–her first film in 16 years.
Actress Diahann Carroll
- Mother’s Day Tribute
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we highlight the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.
Mother’s Day Tribute
- Actress-director Phylicia Rashad
The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes.
Actress-director Phylicia Rashad
- Musician John Densmore
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band’s legacy.
Musician John Densmore
- Writer Joyce Carol Oates
The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel, set in Princeton, NJ.
Writer Joyce Carol Oates
- Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.
Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
Outstanding. We old progressive folks are so very very very proud of our youth and younger generation.
