Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf

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!

Barney Saltzberg talks about his work including his latest The Smell Of Wet Dog and Daniel Handler AKA Lemony Snicket discusses Poison For Breakfast.

William Cooper discusses his new book, How America Works And Why It Doesn’t: A Brief Guide To The US Political System.

Julie Farnam, author of Domestic Darkness: An Insider’s Account of the January 6 Insurrection, and the Future of Right-Wing Extremism, returns to discus the dangers of a possible second Trump presidency.