Artist Drew Friedman discusses his career, his latest collection, Schtick Figures, and a new documentary about him called Drew Friedman: The Vermeer of the Borscht Belt.

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Artist Drew Friedman discusses his career, his latest collection, Schtick Figures, and a new documentary about him called Drew Friedman: The Vermeer of the Borscht Belt.

Award winning journalist Richard Esposito discusses his new book, Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told The Truth.

William Cooper returns to discuss the 2024 election. His book is How America Works…And Why It Doesn’t.

Popular culture historian Burt Kearns tells the story of Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges. Then Tim Marx, adopted son of Zeppo Marx, shares memories of growing up in Hollywood.

Marx Brothers Historian Robert S. Bader returns to discuss his new book, Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother.

Marcia Clark returns to discus her new true crime book, Trial By Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case Of Barbara Graham

Culture historian Tripp Whetsell discusses his now book, Norman Lear: His Life And Times. Plus Lissa Warren with a book recommendation.

Investigate reporter Kelly Weill discusses Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything. Then Liz Pollock on her book, Lost Restaurants Of Santa Cruz County.

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her career as a chronicler of American Popular Culture. Then a visit with book publicist Lissa Warren.

Filmmaker Erik Nelson discusses his new film, Daytime Revolution. Plus we remember rock historian Charles R. Cross