William Cooper discusses his new book, How America Works And Why It Doesn’t: A Brief Guide To The US Political System.

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William Cooper discusses his new book, How America Works And Why It Doesn’t: A Brief Guide To The US Political System.

Julie Farnam, author of Domestic Darkness: An Insider’s Account of the January 6 Insurrection, and the Future of Right-Wing Extremism, returns to discus the dangers of a possible second Trump presidency.

Carrie Courogen discusses her her new biography Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life And Work Of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius.

Adam Higginbotham discusses his new book, Challenger: A True Story Of Heroism And Disaster On The Edge Of Space.

In his 96th year, the creator of Laugh-In, George Schlatter returns for more unlikely stories from his long show business career.

Historian Larry Tye returns to discuss his new work, The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America.

An encore presentation of our interview with actress Hayley Mills. Also children’s book author Debra Westgate-Silva.

Singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson chats and plays selections from her new album After The Party.

An encore presentation of the interview with artist Eric Fischl, plus a chat with Lissa Warren

Richie Unterberger talks about The Beatles, The Stones, and his latest book Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History.