Jim Fleming talks with Jonathan Lethem about Dick whom Lethem calls “science fiction’s Lenny Bruce.”
Jim Fleming talks with Jonathan Lethem about Dick whom Lethem calls “science fiction’s Lenny Bruce.”
Nathan Rabin, head writer for "The Onion's" entertainment section, "A.V. Club.", explains the pivotal role popular culture has played throughout his life.
Penelope Fitzgerald is considered one of the great British novelists of the last half-century. Remarkably, she didn't begin writing until she was nearly 60 - and that's partly what attracted biographer Hermione Lee.
Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner- a Muslim, a Christian and a Jew- tell Jim Fleming how they came together after 9-11 with the goal of writing a children's book and shared their experiences and religious perspectives.
Dr. Maden Kataria founded Laughter Clubs International – groups of people who meet to laugh aloud together.
Jim Carrier tells Jim Fleming about some of the historic sites of the Civil Right’s Movement and why they needed an outsider to publicize their locations.
Katrina Browne produced and directed the documentary "Traces of the Trade" in an effort to come to terms with her family's legacy of slave trading. Browne talks with Jim Fleming and we hear excerpts from her film.
Matthew Clark produced a compilation CD of Chinese rock and roll. He plays excerpts for Anne Strainchamps and tells her about the various bands and the Chinese rock scene.