Aug 17 Watch Journalist Offers Insider’s Look at the Lives of Somali Pirates Journalist Jay Bahadur's new book, "The Pirates of Somalia: Inside Their Hidden World," offers a rare glimpse inside the inner workings of modern piracy off the cost of Somalia. Ray Suarez and Bahadur discuss his real-life tale of crime on… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch Conversation: Esmeralda Santiago, Author of ‘Conquistadora’ Jeffrey Brown talks to Esmeralda Santiago, author of "Conquistadora."… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch ‘The President Is a Sick Man’ Details Secret Surgery of President Cleveland When President Grover Cleveland underwent secret cancer surgery in 1893 the public was kept in the dark for weeks while he recuperated and for decades to follow. Ray Suarez discusses the history with author, Matthew Algeo, who details the happenings… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch Amid Quake Recovery, Can Haiti Build a Different Port-au-Prince? Eighteen months after the massive and devastating earthquake, Haiti is still reeling from the wreckage and a cholera epidemic. Ray Suarez and Dr. Paul Farmer discuss his new book, "Haiti After the Earthquake."… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch ‘Playing With Fire’ Examines Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship With Taliban 'Playing With Fire' Explores Pakistan's Often Troubled Path… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch ‘Rock the Casbah’ Author: Hip-Hop Has Been the Rhythm of Arab Spring Journalist Robin Wright chronicles the cultural and social forces behind this year's Arab revolt in her new book, "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World.' Margaret Warner and Wright discuss her book and the new wave of… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch Borders Closes the Book as Decisions Come Back to Haunt Chain On Thursday, representatives of the Borders bookstore chain were in court with a plan to liquidate its remaining 399 locations as early as Friday. Jeffrey Brown discusses what's next for bookstores, the publishing industry and bookworms with Slate's Annie Lowrey. Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch Floods, Fires, Storms Are Fodder for Centuries of Poems Jeffrey Brown and Yang discuss the poetic perspective of the beauty and power of nature. Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch Extended Interview: Leon Fleisher More of Jeffrey Brown's conversation with pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher. Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch Josh Ritter Reads From His Novel, ‘Bright’s Passage’ Josh Ritter reads from his novel, "Bright's Passage."… Continue watching