Patrick O'Donnell discusses his latest book:  "The Indispensables:  the Diverse Soldier-Mariners who shaped the country, formed the navy, and rowed Washington across the Delaware."   It explores the largely forgotten story of the Marblehead Regiment and the significant role that they played during the Revolutionary War. 

Best-selling author Patrick O'Donnell discusses his moving book "The Unknowns:  The Untold Story of America's Unknown Soldier and World War One's Most Dedicated Soldiers who Brought him Home."    (from 2018) 

From 2007 -  Faith Heller Willinger, author of "Adventures of an Italian Food Lover- with Recipes from 254 of my Very Best Friends."  

From 2000 -  15-year-old high school student Nicholas Galich talks about starting his own business - going into people's homes to assist them with their computers.  

Jeremy Fuchs (Sports Illustrated) talks about his book "Total Olympics: Every Obscure, Hilarious, Dramatic and Inspiring Tale Worth Knowing."  

Dr. Art Cyr from Carthage College joins us for his monthly visit to the program with analysis of current events and concerns such as current tensions between Israel and Hamas,  recent elections in Great Britain, and President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office.  

Lawrence J. Haas, author of "The Kennedys in the World: How Jack, Bobby and Ted remade America's Empire." 

Michelle Miller-Adams,  author of "The Path to Free College: In Pursuit of Access, Equity, and Prosperity."  

Dr. Debra Ford, Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside,  looks back on a challenging academic year - and also recounts how UW-Parkside elected to celebrate commencement this year.  

From 2005 -  Peter Stark, author of "At the Mercy of the River:  an exploration of the last African wilderness."