In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal from its annual holiday Authors Week series which features writers from across the political spectrum.

First – Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr., Emmett Till's cousin -- and co-author Christopher Benson -- discuss their book "A Few Days Full of Trouble: Revelations on the Journey to Justice for My Cousin & Best Friend, Emmett Till"

Then –a conversation with nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas about his book, "A Watchman in the Night" on his 50-year career in journalism.

Plus – NPR "Morning Edition" co-host Steve Inskeep discusses his latest book "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America."

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