Lights, Camera, Author!

In this episode of "Light Camera Author," host Jim Junot interviewed journalist and best-selling author Christopher McDougal about his new book "Starstruck," which investigates the disturbing allegations surrounding Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi and her manager Sergio Andrade. McDougal explained how he first encountered the case while working as a foreign correspondent in Africa, and described his challenging journey to interview Trevi in prison in Brazil. The discussion covered the sexual abuse and corruption allegations tied to Trevi and Andrade's entourage, the powerful influence of fame in shaping public perceptions, and the ongoing legal cases against the accused. McDougal also shared that he is currently working on a book about bodysurfing, marking a significant departure from his previous investigative work.

My interview with Michael Gingold, author of "Ad Nauseum"

In this episode of "Light Camera Author," host Jim Junot interviewed historian and author Peter Richardson about his new book, "Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine." Richardson discussed the origins and early years of Rolling Stone, from its founding in 1967 by Jan Wenner and Ralph Gleason, to its evolution over the first decade. They explored the magazine's influence on culture and music, its groundbreaking journalism, and the roles of notable writers like Hunter S. Thompson and Cameron Crowe. The conversation also touched on Rolling Stone's approach to covering controversial topics and its impact on the media landscape, drawing parallels to today's digital media environment.

My interview with Kate Luckinbill, granddaughter of Lucille Ball, daughter of Lucie Arnaz and who wrote the foreword of the new edition of "A Book" by Desi Arnaz

My interview with Darls Centola, author of "Finding Truth with Michael"

My interview with Jan Cigliano Hartman, author of "Lincoln's Speechwriter"

My interview with Jack B. McGuire, author of "Killing the Kingfish"

My interview with Steve Bergsman, author of "Have Mercy Baby"

My interview with Michael Benson, author of "Hollywood vs. Nazis"

My interview with Brad Ricca, author of "Lincoln's Ghost: Houdini's War on Spiritualism and the Dark Conspiracy Against the American Presidency"