This week, Phillip Lopate discusses Charles D’Ambrosio’s “Loitering”; Alexandra Alter has news from the publishing world; Sven Beckert talks about “Empire of Cotton”; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. Parul Sehgal is the host, filling in for Pamela Paul.
Mar 6
The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book
For more than two decades, Bob Crawford has toured the country as the bassist for the Avett Brothers. But long before he began his career as a musician, he was obsessed with American history. After turning that obsession into two podcasts, he has now written his first book, “Amer ... Show More
38m 12s
Feb 27
Book Club: Let's Talk About 'Wuthering Heights,' by Emily Brontë
Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” is a tale of star-crossed lovers: Catherine, the wild daughter of an aristocratic family, and Heathcliff, an orphan whom Catherine’s father brings home unexpectedly. While Catherine’s brother and mother denigrate Heathcliff, depriving him of an ... Show More
54m 11s
Feb 24
Director Clint Bentley on Adapting ‘Train Dreams’ for the Big Screen
The latest film from the writer and director Clint Bentley, “Train Dreams,” is nominated for four Oscars, including best adapted screenplay. The movie is based on Denis Johnson’s 2011 novella of the same name and tells the story of Robert Grainier, a logger in the Pacific Northwe ... Show More
38m 40s
May 2022
The Prince’s Speech
Charles steps in for the Queen, setting out the government’s agenda. Adam is joined by Chris, as well as former BBC royal correspondent, Jenny Bond, to talk pomp, pageantry and legislation.Also..…….. The BBC’s Colin Paterson and Liz Lake, co-writer and producer of TV drama "Footb ... Show More
32m 20s
Nov 2023
Week in Review: Amazon, SPD, and kids
Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week’s news with political analyst Joni Balter, Insider's Katherine Long, and The Seattle Times' Claudia Rowe.<p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
51m 33s
Apr 2023
Harris Feinsod on William Carlos Williams ("To Elsie")
Harris Feinsod joins the podcast to talk about William Carlos Williams, his great book of 1923, Spring and All, and one of its strange and unforgettable poems, "To Elsie."Harris is an associate professor of English and Comparative Literary Studies at Northwestern University. He i ... Show More
1h 21m