A special archive edition features our interview with James L. Swanson, author of the exciting Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase For Lincoln’s Killer!
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A special archive edition features our interview with James L. Swanson, author of the exciting Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase For Lincoln’s Killer!
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Temple Grandin is this week’s guest. She discusses her new book Animals Make Us Human, and what it’s like to be portrayed on film by Claire Danes!
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Dr. Irene M. Pepperberg discusses her work with Alex, an African Grey Parrot who could not only talk, but also understand what he was saying and why he was saying it. Visit The Alex Foundation.
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Robert Wagner listens intently while I regale him with stories of my past. (Kidding! Dr. Evil’s Number Two does all the regaling.)
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Anthony Rudel discusses his informative little book on the history of radio.
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Jerry Beck returns to discuss the latest DVD cartoon sets that he has curated, as well as a host of lovely new publications he has written.
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Our friend Steven Rinella returns to From the Bookshelf to discuss his latest book American Buffalo. Entertainment Weekly says of this book, “ The story of our country, Rinella shows, is inextricably intertwined with the story of this animal. A–”
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Humorist Roy Blount Jr. joins us this week to discuss his new book and other stuff. It’s fun! Check out Roy’s website www.royblountjr.com
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Stefan Kanfer’s biography Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando is the topic this week.
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Philip Norman, whose Beatles biography SHOUT! is a classic, joins Gary to discuss his new book on John Lennon.
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