You say you want a revolution? Chris Hedges has his eye on radical change Author and journalist Chris Hedges is a radical by U.S. standards. He believes our system of government is so compromised by corporate influence that... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 57 mins
'Why do you have an all-white wait staff?' (And other questions you should ask at restaurants.) Deborah Wang speaks with Saru Jayaraman, author of "FORKED: A New Standard for American Dining," about why restaurant-goers should ask not only "Is the... Deborah Wang Play AudioListen 9 mins
Nancy Pearl loved this historical novel. Will you? Marcie Sillman talks with "Book Lust" author Nancy Pearl about "The Color of Lightning" by Paulette Jiles. Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 4 mins
How the Galloping Gourmet went from hedonist to health nut Bill Radke talks with Graham Kerr about his book "Flash of Silver." Kerr is best known as host of The Galloping Gourmet, a TV cooking show that aired... Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 11 mins
What we need to be teaching girls and society about sex For her new book, “Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape,” Peggy Orenstein conducted ongoing, in-depth interviews with dozens of... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 50 mins
Dylan fan? Nancy Pearl thinks you'll like this novel, too Marcie Sillman talks with "Book Lust" author Nancy Pearl about the novel "Vexation Lullaby" by Justin Tussing. Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 4 mins
Novelist Jim Lynch on Northwest sailing culture Olympia novelist Jim Lynch’s new book “Before the Wind” is about a Seattle family that builds, repairs and races a sail boat. They’re not blue-blazer... Ross Reynolds Play AudioListen 13 mins
Nancy Pearl picks short stories with 'more than a bit of a quirk' Marcie Sillman talks with "Book Lust" author Nancy Pearl about "Daydreams of Angels," by Heather O'Neill. Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 5 mins
Marijuana tip no. 1: Skip the cookie, smoke the joint When writer David Schmader was approached to write a book about marijuana, he laid down these rules: No cartoon pot leaves, no stoner puns and no... Bill Radke Play AudioListen 6 mins
A lesson from Tim Egan: Always ask about the statues Seven years ago, writer Timothy Egan was on a trip to Helena, Montana. While on a walk with the governor he came across a statue that intrigued him and... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 11 mins
