Sen. Al Franken; Humorist David Sedaris
Franken talks about SNL, President Trump and his new memoir, Giant of the Senate. Sedaris revisits turning points in his life in Theft by Finding, a collection of excerpts from his diaries.
Franken talks about SNL, President Trump and his new memoir, Giant of the Senate. Sedaris revisits turning points in his life in Theft by Finding, a collection of excerpts from his diaries.
Minhaj talks his work on The Daily Show and Homecoming King, his new Netflix special. Critic Milo Miles reviews Synthesize The Soul. Transparent creator Soloway wants to upend TV with I Love Dick.
The Precious star talks about overcoming anxiety and working as a phone-sex operator. Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Rakesh Satyal’s new novel. Giddens’ speaks for the silenced on Freedom Highway.
Journalist Jeff Guinn explains how the Rev. Jim Jones instigated a mass suicide. Critic David Bianculli reviews the new season of Better Call Saul. Zamata says she “followed the fun” to get to SNL.
Baldwin discusses his career highs and lows and playing a “larger than life” Trump. Ken Tucker reviews June’s The Order of Time. Trans punk rocker Grace talks about her new memoir.
Ferris had to learn to draw again after West Nile left her paralyzed. Maureen Corrigan reviews Jean Hanff Korelitz’s new novel. Tressie McMillan Cottom says for-profit colleges sell “risky education.“
Chappelle’s Show co-creator Brennan discusses his special, 3 Mics. Critic John Powers reviews Emil Ferris’ graphic novel debut. Glenn Frankel links the film High Noon to the Hollywood blacklist era.
Journalist Evan Osnos talks about tech executives who are prepping for doomsday. Maureen Corrigan reviews A Really Good Day. Director Kenneth Lonergan discusses Manchester By The Sea.
Writer Nikole Hannah-Jones says “individual choices” contribute to school segregation. Muslim comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh turned to prayer after Trump’s election. Bloom discusses Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Jeff Bridges says his actor dad always brought joy to the set. David Bianculli reviews A Series Of Unfortunate Events. Hall-of-fame broadcaster Joe Buck discusses his new memoir, Lucky Bastard.