How does one ancient language live on in half the languages we speak today? Dr. Rich Warms, Professor of Anthropology, joined me for a discussions of Laura Spinney's far-ranging book Proto.

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"My body feels like a toy I can play with. Can I do this? Can I do that? Yes, I can. Watch."

Dance Professor Dr. Cindy Gratz and I discussed this compelling dancer's memoir.

Chris Gardner talked with Annilee Newton about her forthcoming novel, Thessalonika.

The subtitle reads: Magical Realism Meets Historical Fiction in a Stunning Novel of Indigenous Women's Lives. Gene Randall, host of Indigenous Voices on KZSM San Marcos, joined me for a deep dive into this powerful novel.

What has happened to the promise of America? Dr. Rebecca Bell-Metereau and I explore this profoundly thought-provoking collection of essays by highly acclaimed novelist and cultural commentator Marilynne Robinson.

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Noé Álvarez takes readers along as he learns about the accordion, his grandfather, and ultimately himself. Rolf Straubhaar, host of "Music and Revolution" joined me to discuss this powerful memoir.

Visit the Museum, meet the wonders, and experience 1911 New York City with us as Garrie Borden joins me to explore Alice Hoffman's extraordinary novel!

Sherman Alexie's brilliant short story collection weaves memory, fantasy, and stark reality to paint a portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian reservation. Gregory Ross and I explore these funny, disturbing stories.

Narrow the Road chronicles an unforgettable journey through East Texas in 1932. Seeking his father, 15-year old William encounters bootleggers, conmen, and even a gorilla. Author James Wade joins me to talk about his powerful novel.

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Michelle Collins Anderson talked with me about her new novel The Moonshine Women, an exhilarating visit to the turbulent 1930s. The novel tells the story of the Strong family of rural Missouri—the family farms and makes moonshine, a practice that has become both more lucrative and more dangerous since prohibition.