Loudon Wainwright III Opens Up About The 'Exes & Excess' That Inform His Music
Wainwright details his life as a husband, father, son, philanderer and musician in the memoir Liner Notes. Originally broadcast Sept. 6, 2017.
Author Interviews
Jimmy Fallon On The School Of 'SNL' And His Tendency To Smile Too Much
As a kid, Fallon smiled even when he was in trouble: "There was a report card from kindergarten and the comment from the teacher was, 'Jimmy smiles too much.' " Originally broadcast Oct. 12, 2017.
'The End We Start From' Chronicles Motherhood In The Midst Of Crisis
Megan Hunter's new book follows a woman and her newborn who flee an epic flood. "What would it be like if there was an environmental crisis ... in London," she asks, "and where would people go?"
In 'Spineless,' How Jellyfish Have Survived Throughout Time
Jellyfish may seem like simple sea creatures, but their translucent bodies and stinging abilities have allowed them to survive for millions of years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks about jellyfish with Juli Berwald, author the new book, Spineless.
Journalist Investigating Trump And Russia Says 'Full Picture Is One Of Collusion'
"The constellation of Russian connections circling around Planet Trump is quite extraordinary," says Guardian reporter Luke Harding. His new book is Collusion.
Charles Manson, Leader Of Murderous Cult, Dies At 83
Rachel Martin talks to Jeff Guinn, author of Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson, about the cult leader's death. Manson has been in prison for orchestrating a series of murders in 1969.
'With Ash On Their Faces': The Story And Struggle Of The Yazidi
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Cathy Otten about With Ash on Their Faces: Yezidi Women and the Islamic State, her book about the history and personal stories of the religious minority.
'The Bad Food Bible' Says Your Eating Might Not Be So Sinful After All
In his new book, Dr. Aaron Carroll explains that there might be less evidence against some notoriously bad foods than we think. In fact, maybe we should be eating some of them more often.
Joe Biden Remembers His Son In His New Memoir
NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Biden this week about his new memoir, his family and the Anita Hill case.
A Lady From 1881 Gets A New Portrait In 'Mrs. Osmond'
Man Booker Prize winner John Banville has written a sequel to Henry James' The Portrait Of A Lady. 'It was my initial foolhardiness and overweening pride that made me do it,' he says.