Jamaica Kincaid tells Steve Paulson that slavery and colonialism helped create a tradition of irresponsibility in men like her father and stepfather.
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Booker Prize winner Ian McEwan's novels include “Atonement,” “Amsterdam” and “Enduring Love.” McEwan describes and reads from several of his books.
Emily Bazelon is one of the hosts of Slate's Political Gabfest podcast, which has been out since 2005. She talks with Rehman Tungekar about how the Gabfest got started, how they prepare for an episode, and why it's so popular.
James Mills looks into why so few African-Americans visit the national Parks today.
Ian Ferguson is the co-author (with his brother Will) of “Why I Hate Canadians,” and now, “How To Be A Canadian.” He tells Anne Strainchamps that Canadians are passive-aggressive, not polite and that they hate Americans for not knowing or caring about Canada.
Isabel Allende talks about what happened on September 11, 1973, when a military coup in Chile overthrew her uncle, Salvador Allende.
If the sea has a voice, how can we learn to hear it? James MacManus chews on that question in his first novel, “The Language of the Sea.”
Karl Marlantes is a decorated U.S. Marine who was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam. He's also spent the last 40 years coping with the trauma of what he experienced in Vietnam. He says combat requires soldiers to overcome their natural aversion to killing.
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