How The 1990s Paved The Way For Today's Political Divide
The political divide might be stark, but it's not a recent phenomenon. How did we get here?
Books
Heroine In Pelecanos' Latest Book Is A Librarian 'Worth Writing About'
George Pelecanos is known for bestselling detective novels and for shows like The Wire and The Deuce. His latest novel is a little different — it's set in a jail, and it's about a librarian.
No Nobel In Literature This Year Following A Sexual Assault Scandal
The Swedish Academy was in turmoil earlier this year with allegations of sexual harassment and assault. The academy postponed the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature and will award two prizes in 2019.
Smart, Unsentimental 'Heartland' Pays Tribute To America's Working Class
Sarah Smarsh grew up as a member of the white working class in rural Kansas. In a new memoir, she examines the crushing ways in which class shapes possibility in the U.S.
'There Will Be No Miracles Here' Is Not Your Typical Rags-To-Riches Story
Casey Gerald survived a rough childhood before finding his way to success — and he's written a stunningly original memoir exposing a life much more compelling than those of many of his counterparts.
'Ink' Draws A Dark But Plausible Future
In Sabrina Vourvoulias' dystopian novel, newly republished, immigrants to the United States must have their status tattooed on their wrists — leading to eroding freedoms and growing horror.
The Decades-Old Backstory Of America's Conflict With North Korea
Steve Inskeep talks to Hampton Sides about his book: On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle. Sides explores the origins of the conflict with North Korea.
New Book Looks At Why Women Have The Right To Be 'Good And Mad'
In an interview with Rachel Martin, author Rebecca Traister talks about her book Good and Mad, why she chose to look at women's anger in history, and what the Kavanaugh hearings mean for the future.
Michael Lewis: Trump's Approach To Government Shows 'Neglect And Misunderstanding'
Lewis' new book, The Fifth Risk, examines three federal departments under Trump: energy, agriculture and commerce. He warns that half of the top 700 positions in the administration remain unfilled.
Sizing Up The Universe With Neil deGrasse Tyson
The famed astrophysicist knows a whole lot about a whole lot. He even used science to predict when LeBron James will retire from the NBA.