Q&A Podcast
1) Jean Twenge, "Generations"
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge discusses her book "Generations," about the differences between the six generations – The Silents, Baby Boomers, Gen. X, Millennials, Gen. Y...Show More
2) Charles Murray, "Taking Religion Seriously"
Political scientist Charles Murray discusses his decades-long evolution from "happy agnostic" to believing Christian. He also talks about the foundations of human morality, the Big Bang, the authorshi...Show More
3) Charles Ferguson, "Presidential Seclusion"
Former Camp David Historian and Presidential Chaplain Charles Ferguson, author of "Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David," talks about the history of the U.S. presidential retreat and its re...Show More
4) Eugene Kranz, Former NASA Flight Director & Author
Former NASA flight director Eugene "Gene" Kranz, author of "Tough and Competent," shares stories from his 34 years at NASA's Mission Control, beginning in 1960 with his work on Project Mercury, the fi...Show More
5) Peter Navarro Reflects on Politics, Prison, and the Trump Presidency
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro went to prison in 2024 after being found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House January 6th...Show More
6) Enes Kanter Freedom Discusses His Memoir and Global Human Rights Advocacy
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, chosen third in the NBA draft in 2011, is the author of "In the Name of Freedom." In his book, he talks about advocating for human rights as a professional athle...Show More
7) Rep. James Clyburn on “The First Eight” and the Rise of Black Political Leadership
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) talks about eight Black representatives from South Carolina who served in Congress during the Reconstruction Era. The eight included Joseph Rainey, the first Black politician...Show More
8) Stewart McLaurin on The People’s House Miscellany: Stories from the White House
White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin, author of "The People's House Miscellany," talks about the history of the White House and White House-related trivia. He also discusses t...Show More
9) Boyce Upholt on The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi
Journalist Boyce Upholt talks about the history and geography of the Mississippi River and human attempts to control it going back to the Founding Era. He discusses how government-built levees, dikes,...Show More
10) Media Mogul Barry Diller on His Life and Career in Television and Hollywood
In his memoir, "Who Knew," media mogul Barry Diller talks about his career in television and Hollywood, and about his personal life and longtime relationship with fashion designer Diane von Furstenber...Show More