Jim Fleming talks with Mark Winegardner about his new book, “The Godfather Returns,” and what it was like to step into Mario Puzo’s shoes.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Steve Paulson presents a profile of the late writer Noel Perrin, best known for his essays on rural life.
Michael Kimmelman talks with Steve Paulson about making your life a work of art.
Ken Nordine is the epitome of jazz poetry. He has an amazing voice. His nickname is, in fact, "The Voice." Best known for his Word Jazz series, this poem is one he did for a paint company. The paint company is long forgotten but the poem lives on.
Malcolm Gladwell is a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of “The Tipping Point.” He talks about how successful marketing works and gives some examples.
Hip Hop often concerns itself with everyday life, but these days there is at least one young artist who believes hip hop can change the face of devotional music.
Writer Mike Magnuson used to like being a lummox. Then he took up bicycling, and changed his life.
Richard Ranft says the oceans are teeming with noises and plays Jim Fleming a few examples from snapping shrimp to amorous haddock and walruses.
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