Arts May 26 Jon Meacham and Amna Nawaz examine the state of our democracy on 'Settle In' By Layla Quran
Arts May 20 Watch 4:49 Soman Chainani and Amna Nawaz discuss politics for young Americans on 'Settle In' Author Soman Chainani is best known for his young adult series, "The School for Good and Evil," which went on to become a hugely popular movie on Netflix. Chainani's latest book, "Young World," is a political thriller about a teenager… By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane, Emily Carpeaux
Nation May 19 The young adult author who thinks kids have 'lost the right to be young' Soman Chainani’s young adult novel series, “The School for Good & Evil,” has sold more than 4.5 million copies around the globe and became a hugely popular Netflix movie. In the latest episode of Settle In, he joins Amna Nawaz… By Amna Nawaz
Nation May 12 Watch 4:31 Helen Zoe Veit and Amna Nawaz discuss picky eaters on 'Settle In' How did American kids become such picky eaters? On our Settle In podcast, Amna Nawaz asked that question to author and historian Helen Zoe Veit. Her latest book is "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History."… By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz
Health May 12 How American kids became the pickiest eaters in history It’s not just your kids. Author and historian Helen Zoe Veit’s latest book, , “Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History,” explores how U.S. culture has shaped selective palates. In this episode of Settle In, she sat… By Amna Nawaz
May 05 Watch 6:46 How author Douglas Stuart's journey to a remote Scottish island inspired 'John of John' By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel “Shuggie Bain,” about a boy in 1980s Glasgow caring for his mother struggling with alcoholism. His latest novel “John of John,” out today, follows a young man returning to… Continue watching
May 05 In Douglas Stuart's new novel, an unbridgeable gap between father and son By Geoff Bennett Douglas Stuart won the coveted Booker Prize in 2020 for his debut novel, “Shuggie Bain,” about a boy in 1980s working-class Glasgow caring for his mother as she struggled with alcoholism. Geoff Bennett spoke to Stuart about his latest book,… Continue reading
Apr 28 How extremism affected this small American town By Amna Nawaz Journalist Michael Edison Hayden spent years tracking extremism in America. In this episode of Settle in, he talks with Amna Nawaz about his new book, “Strange People on the Hill,” about what happened when a far-right group moved its headquarters… Continue reading
Apr 21 Dave Chappelle on the importance of comedy and journalism By Amna Nawaz Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn’t regret his controversial decision to perform last year in… Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 6:29 Lena Dunham and Amna Nawaz explore public stress and trauma on 'Settle In' By Amna Nawaz, Sam Weber, Sam Lane More than a decade ago, Lena Dunham rose to fame as the comedic force behind HBO's hit series, "Girls." In her new memoir, "Famesick," Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully, explores how she balanced her sudden celebrity with chronic illness,… Continue watching