Book Reviews Episodes
Spare: Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV blog.
Jan. 19, 2023
Prince Harry’s memoir. Attacks the Royal Family.
The Inclusive Economy: How to bring wealth to America's poor. Talking with author and Senior Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, Michael Tanner.
Jan. 5, 2023
Both a modern history of US poverty programs and a four point prescription to tackle the root causes of poverty.
The Black Athlete Revolt: The Sport Justice Movement in the Age of Black Lives Matter. Talking with Associate Professor of Communications, Dr. Shaun Anderson, Loyola Marymount University.
Dec. 12, 2022
Black athletes using their influence to force social change.
Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon. In conversation with author William D. Cohan.
Dec. 7, 2022
New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan discusses his latest book Power Failure. Bill interviewed three of the last four CEOs of General Electric, among many other insiders, to get a first hand account about the …
"Who hears here. " In conversation with author Dr. Guthrie Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Musicology, University of Pennsylvania.
Dec. 1, 2022
A conversation about the African American lexicon of music.
Britain's Number 1 Art Forger. Max Brandrett, The life of a Cheeky Faker. Talking with Clay Small and Jim Herlihy
Nov. 21, 2022
Upbeat story of a colorful life of an accomplished artist.
Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics. Talking with author Adam Rutherford
Nov. 15, 2022
Eugenics origins and how the subject was corrupted by the Nazis.
Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion - Talking with author Professor Evelyn Alsultany.
Nov. 10, 2022
As America’s Muslim population increases and integrates into the mainstream, the popular stereotypes on the screen must change.
The Forger's Forgery: In conversation with author Clay Small.
Nov. 4, 2022
Art forgery, revenge, redemption feature in this intricate crime story.
In conversation with Liz Nugent, Ireland's First Lady of Crime Fiction, Emerald Noir.
Oct. 21, 2022
Critically acclaimed crime fiction author Liz Nugent discusses her body of work and upcoming new work “Strange Sally Diamond”.
Frisco, a Novel. Talking with author Daniel Bacon
Sept. 29, 2022
A historical novel set amidst the 1934 General Strike in San Francisco, the first such strike in America and a defining event in our history along with the 1849 GoldRush and 1906 Earthquake.
Frontier Justice: Bass Reeves Deputy US Marshal. Talking with author Charlie Ray
Sept. 16, 2022
Bass Reeves was the first African American Deputy US Marshal appointed West of The Mississippi. He apprehended more than 3000 fugitives in the Oklahoma Territory and the West. Charlie sets the record straight about the role …
Stuck Improving: Racial Equity and School Leadership. Talking with author Dr. Decoteau Irby
Aug. 16, 2022
Achieving racial equity in a large high school as the student body grew from 8% black and brown to 30%.
Upon This Rock - The Sequel. In conversation with author David Eugene Perry.
July 29, 2022
David discusses the sequel to his award winning novel Upon this Rock. He has taken up residence in Grazalema, Spain, one of Spain’s “Pueblo’s Blanco’s.”
The Midcoast - A Novel. In conversation with author Adam White.
July 19, 2022
Adam White's debut novel is a national bestseller and is featured as a New York Times Editor's Choice book. A crime drama set in small town Maine, it contrasts the fortunes of two very different families. One has become very…