Joe Nick Patoski has been writing about his friend Willie Nelson for thirty five years. He talks about Nelson's first claim to fame in Nashville was as a songwriter.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Novelist Margaret Atwood talks about her latest book, "The Year of the Flood," with Steve Paulson. The book posits a new religion formed after most life on Earth has been obliterated.
Jonathan Lethem talks to Steve Paulson about "The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick." The book is based on thousands of pages of notes and journal entries that the legendary science-fiction writer, Dick, kept after a series of visionary experiences.
Philosopher John Searle talks with Steve Paulson about the most exciting problem in modern philosophy: explaining human consciousness.
Journalist Mark Pendergrast talks with Steve Paulson about the cultural history of coffee.
The French have a curatorial attitude toward their language, but in fact they add new words all the time.
Kyle McCulloch is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, but now writes for the TV show "South Park". He talks about an episode of the show which often makes fun of Canada.
Anthropologist Katherine Frank tells Steve Paulson who goes to strip clubs and what they’re looking for.
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