Prepare to be charmed by Isabel Allende, even in the midst of winter Writer Isabel Allende has cast a spell on her readers since at least 1982, when she published her first major work “The House of the Spirts.” Her... John O'Brien
What these Seattleites did in the first year of Trump (besides help write a book) What’s a progressive citizenry to do? It’s been over a year since President Donald Trump was elected. Liberal Seattleites reacted to that event (they... John O'Brien
Color blind or color silent? The continuing problem of talking about race In 1997 Dr. Beverly Tatum published her acclaimed book "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race... John O'Brien
Dan Savage tries to get Esther Perel high and they talk about infidelity It’s the holiday season, so oh what fun it is to offer you this moment in time when renowned sex advice columnist Dan Savage met renowned sex therapist... John O'Brien
Isabel Allende in the midst of winter Isabel Allende’s history with Seattle began with a dress. It looked like a butterfly, she lovingly remembered, and she flew all the way back to the city... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Bill Radke Jeannie Yandel
Lawrence O’Donnell reflects on echoes of a historically tragic year Author and political commentator Lawrence O’Donnell was a teenager in 1968. He recalls the time in some detail. He was coming of age as someone drawn to... John O'Brien
Thanksgiving for every wrong move. 'Pie & Whiskey' writers get saucy in Seattle It’s Thanksgiving week, and among the many things one might be thankful for, pie and whiskey could be high on your list. A group of writers led by Kate... John O'Brien
What’s really going on? Brooke Gladstone helps sort fact from fiction If you’re a regular listener to WNYC’s On The Media , you know that Brooke Gladstone is a force in journalism. You hear her commitment to accurate,... John O'Brien
Well it’s 1, 2, 3, what are you fighting for, now? Bill Ayers has some ideas The name Bill Ayers rings a bell for people of a certain age. He is one of the icons of '60s and '70s counterculture and anti-Vietnam War movements. As... John O'Brien
Wake up! Our democratic institutions are under attack, says author Author David Neiwert would prefer to write books about whales at this point in his career. Seriously. He’s done it. He says it’s much less stressful... John O'Brien
