Popular culture historian Burt Kearns tells the story of Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges. Then Tim Marx, adopted son of Zeppo Marx, shares memories of growing up in Hollywood.

Marx Brothers Historian Robert S. Bader returns to discuss his new book, Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother.

Marcia Clark returns to discus her new true crime book, Trial By Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case Of Barbara Graham

Culture historian Tripp Whetsell discusses his now book, Norman Lear: His Life And Times. Plus Lissa Warren with a book recommendation.

Investigate reporter Kelly Weill discusses Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything. Then Liz Pollock on her book, Lost Restaurants Of Santa Cruz County.

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her career as a chronicler of American Popular Culture. Then a visit with book publicist Lissa Warren.

Filmmaker Erik Nelson discusses his new film, Daytime Revolution. Plus we remember rock historian Charles R. Cross

Guest Samuel Garza Bernstein discusses his new book, Staring Joan Crawford: The Films, The Fantasy, and the Modern Relevance of a Silver Screen Icon

Gary Shapiro talks to Gary Shapiro about his new book, Out Of The Cage: My Half Century Journey From Curiosity To Concern For Indonesia’s “Person Of The Forest”

Two great interviews with singer-songwriters originally aired in 2016 and reposted as part of the From The Bookshelf Music Archive!! First it’s Britta Lee Shain whose love affair with Bob Dylan is the subject of her book Seeing The Real You At Last. Next we listen to my interview with Steve Noonan who recounts the recording of his 1968 Elektra LP!