Ross Benes- author of "Rural Rebellion:  How Nebraska became a republican stronghold." 

From the archives:   Kelly Corrigan discusses her memoir "The Middle Place,"  which concerns - among other things - her bout with breast cancer.   

Cameron Swallow talks about her work as a coordinator for the Wisconsin chapter of Braver Angels, an organization with the mission of helping Americans to be able to reach across idealogical or political divides to have beneficial dialogue. 

From 2010,  Barney Saltzberg talks about his children's book "Beautiful Oops." 

From 2002 - James Billington, who was Librarian of Congress from 1987 until 2015.   The occasion of this interview was when Billington came to Carthage to participate in the dedication of the Hedberg Library.  

Larry Olmsted discusses his book "Fans:  How watching sports makes us happier, healthier, and more understanding."  

Best-selling biographer J. Randy Taraborelli discusses his latest book "Grace and Steel:   Dorothy, Barbara, Laura and the Women of the Bush Dynasty."  Taraborelli's book chronicles the fascinating lives of these impressive women. 

From 2002 -  Phillip Gerard, author of "Secret Soldiers:  The Story of World War II's Heroic Army of Deception."  

Dr. Richard Gunderman, a professor of Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University, discusses his new book "Contagion: Plagues, Pandemics and Cures from the Black Death to COVID-19."  

Martina Reaves talks about her marvelous memoir "I'm Still Here."