Television legend Ed Asner, famously known for his role as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the voice of Carl Fredricksen in the animated film Up, is more than a beloved actor. He’s also a grouchy historian: an old-time lefty who wants – in his words - to defend the U.S. Constitution against today’s right-wing hypocrites and nutjobs. Convinced right-wing ideologues have been misunderstanding and misrepresenting the foundation of our government for years, Ed Asner dives into the history, commentary, and downright BS to defend the Constitution the only way he knows how. Here’s a preview of what he learned; the rest you’ll have to read in THE GROUCHY HISTORIAN!

Walter Isaacson, author of LEONARDO DA VINCI, discusses how the Renaissance genius loved animals, particularly horses, and the influence they had upon his work.

In this spectacular father/son collaboration, Stephen King and Owen King tell the highest of high-stakes stories: what might happen if women disappeared from the world of men?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory discusses her latest novel, THE LAST TUDOR, which focuses on Lady Jane Grey, who became queen of England for just nine days as part of her father’s plot to take the throne from Mary the First.

Mandy Harvey shares her amazing journey, from losing her hearing to finding the hope to pursue her dreams.

Leonardo da Vinci was not only one of history's great geniuses, he was also a bit of a prankster as biographer Walter Isaacson explains.

Did you know? Facts about the bestselling author of THE CUBAN AFFAIR, Nelson DeMille.

Steve Sims, author of BLUEFISHING, can get anyone to say yes to anything he wants. Here he reveals his techniques for getting the attention of a celebrity--or anyone who'd normally be too in demand to spare the time--and ultimately, getting to YES. Sims' experience as the founder of The Bluefish Group, a luxury concierge service, has taught him how to make the impossible happen--and in his new book, he's teaching it to YOU.

NFL superstar quarterback and 5-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady presents THE TB12 METHOD, a health and fitness program designed to help people of all ages and athletic backgrounds. Whether you’re training for the pros or just want to change your daily routine, THE TB12 METHOD will help you reach your peak performance.

Find out more in BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, Dr. John Bargh's groundbreaking new book on the subconscious mind and the hidden mental processes that secretly govern every aspect of our behavior.