Esteemed culinary authority, chef, educator, and television food personality Jacques Pépin joins Daniel for an in-depth look at his fascinating life and unique career. They discuss his childhood and the war years, his stint in Paris, and his move to America in 1959. Also covered is his love for music and the philanthropic work of his foundation.

Nancy Maveety returns to talk about the late, historic wrapping-up of this term of the United States Supreme Court. The major cases she discusses regard President Trump's tax returns, federal jurisdiction on Indian reservations in Oklahoma, and the role of faithless electors in our elections. Professor Maveety has written numerous books about the Supreme Court and is Chair of Political Science at Tulane University. 

Legendary country music singer and guitarist Wynonna Judd joins Daniel for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss her earliest memories with music, her creative process, and her lifelong musical inspirations. It is an intimate portrait of one of America's best-loved musicians. 

Dr. Jonathan Raskin, MD is a pulmonologist at both Lenox Hill Hospital and Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. He contracted COVID-19 in late February. On this episode he shares his harrowing story, which includes two weeks in the ICU, and details of the battle of his lifetime. 

Melissa Clark is food columnist for the New York Times and author of over three dozen cookbooks including 'Cook this Now,' 'Chef Interrupted,' and 'Dinner in French.' On this episode she discusses her early love for food, her time studying professional chefs in restaurant kitchens, and even her deep love of opera. 

Robert Siegel was host of National Public Radio's 'All Things Considered' for 35 years. The award-winning radio journalist discusses his early beginnings in covering the news, the role of major media organizations, and the changing nature of NPR. 

Harry Shearer is the voice behind more than 25 characters on 'The Simpsons.' He is also a former cast member of 'Saturday Night Live,' co-creator and co-star of 'This is Spinal Tap,' and host of the nationally syndicated public radio program 'Le Show.' On this episode, he discusses everything from his eclectic musical tastes to the nature of satire. 

Nancy Maveety, a pre-eminent scholar of the United States Supreme Court, discusses major recent decisions and the role Chief Justice John Roberts plays in shaping the highest court and its perception by the public. Prof. Nancy Maveety is the author of highly regarded books including Representation Rights and the Burger Years, Queen's Court: Judicial Power in the Rehnquist Era, and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor: Strategist on the Supreme Court. She is the Chair of the Department of Political Science at Tulane University. 

January LaVoy is one of the most celebrated voice actors and book narrators in the country. She has recorded hundreds of books from the Star Wars franchise to works of John Grisham, Harlan Coben, Marcia Clark, James Patterson, and many others. She is also known for her Broadway and TV roles, including starring as Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live.

Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, Dr. Glaude is the highly respected author of Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul and other books.