The author of Hollywood's Last Golden Age: Politics, Society, and the Seventies Film in America joins the show. We discuss 70's films, musical influences, Richard Nixon's impact on the era, Polanski's Chinatown, and how Network might have been conservative with its outlook.

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The author of "O. J. Is Innocent and I Can Prove It" joins the show. We discuss the infamous murder case, inconsistencies with the investigation, a major suspect missed, and shed some light on new discoveries.

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The co-author of Belushi: A Biography joins the show. We discuss the early days of John Belushi, The Second City, Animal House, and revitalizing the blues.

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The author of Ten-Gallon War: The NFL's Cowboys, the AFL's Texans, and the Feud for Dallas's Pro Football Future joins the show. We discuss professional football coming to Dallas, Lamar Hunt's contributions to the sport, wacky promotional giveaways, and the 2013 Ravens season.

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The author of Summer of '68: The Season That Changed Baseball--and America--Forever joins the show. We discuss the 1968 baseball season, Martin Luther King Jr., Robert Kennedy, Denny McLain antics, and the World Baseball Classic.

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The author of El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency joins the show. We discuss the Mexican Drug War, the stunning levels of violence from the cartels, and how some world leaders are reacting to the drug trade.

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The author of The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau joins the show. We discuss the Felix Sparks regiment, different general strategies during the campaign, and the psychological impact of war.

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The author of Seward: Lincoln's Indispensable Man joins the show. We discuss Lincoln's Secretary of State, the 1860 Republican National Convention, the Trent Affair, and an upcoming project.

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The author of James Madison and the Making of America joins the show. We discuss the incredible breadth of Madison's career, including his involvement with the Constitution, Federalist Papers, and War of 1812.

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The author of To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918 joins the show. We discuss World War I, conscientious objectors, and the future of militarism.

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