- Philosopher, academic, and activist Cornel Westdiscusses black leaders and his new book Black Prophetic Fire.
- Pulitzer Prize-winning American biographer and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin shares stories from behind the scenes of the the PBS series The Roosevelts. [26:04]
- Film director, Errol Morrisgives us some insight into his latest documentary, The Unknown Known, a profile of Donald Rumsfeld. [52:02]
- John Waters his new book Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America about his journey hitchhiking from Baltimore to San Francisco. [1:11:21]
- Behavioral economist, Michael Norton helps us understand the ways in which we use rituals to process grief. [1:29:38]
- Bob Mankoff, cartoon editor of The New Yorker, joins us for a conversation about his craft. [:158:32]
- We host a discussion between food writer, Corby Kummer, and wine expect, Jonathan Alsop, about how to fill the Downton Abbey void. [2:17:41]