Bon Iver's Justin Vernon has created a nearly perfect summer music festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin -- his hometown. 25,000 people spent two days camping by a river, throwing frisbees and listening to indie bands. Festival narrator and local writer Michael Perry shares the story behind the town, the festival, and the musical legend.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Catherine Wagner is the co-editor, (with Rebecca Wolff) of the anthology "Not for Mothers Only." She talks with Steve Paulson about aspects of mothering and reads several poems from the book.
Pianist Christopher O'Riley performs the classics but also covers the rock music of his own time.
Chris Bachelder's novel “U.S.!” uses as its central character early 20th century novelist Upton Sinclair...
Dutch novelist Arthur Japin has written "In Lucia's Eyes" which tells the imagined story of Casanova's first love and what became of her.
Damali Ayo runs the website rent-a-negro.com. She's written a book called "How To Rent A Negro."
Colm Toibin is the author of a novel called “The Master,” based on the life of Henry James.
A philosopher and musician enjoys playing his clarinet with animals, especially whales.
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