All Author Q&As
Q&A with Alexander Keyssar, author of ‘Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?’The Harvard Kennedy School professor blames the desire of politicians to “game the system” for the long life of this deeply unpopular institution.
Q&A with with William J. Drummond, author of ‘Prison Truth’Journalism professor William J. Drummond says that the incarcerated men in his class have taught him that “nobody is all good, and nobody is all bad.”
Q&A with Jennifer Steil, author of ‘Exile Music’Author Jennifer Steil discusses Jewish history in Bolivia, creating imaginary worlds, and musical expression.
Q&A with poet Naomi Shihab NyeHow do parents keep kids learning and playing with words, even as online classes end? The Young People’s Poet Laureate has some ideas.
A Q&A with Charlotte Jones Voiklis, editor of ‘The Moment of Tenderness’Voiklis, the granddaughter of Madeleine L’Engle, answers questions about a collection of 18 previously unpublished stories by the famed author.
A Q&A with with Serena Zabin, author of ‘The Boston Massacre: A Family History’Why does Serena Zabin consider the Boston Massacre a “family history”? She answers this and more about the Revolutionary War.
A Q&A with Joy Harjo, poet laureate of the United StatesThe first Native American poet laureate talks about hearing the collective heart of the country, and the importance of listening.
A Q&A with Janice Kaplan, author of ‘The Genius of Women’Extraordinarily talented women have always existed – they just haven’t been acknowledged. Janice Kaplan is setting the record straight.
A Q&A with Pamela Newkirk, author of ‘Diversity, Inc.’Companies spend billions on diversity training for their employees. Pamela Newkirk points to more effective ways of creating an inclusive workforce.
Q&A with S.C. Gwynne, author of ‘Hymns of the Republic’The historian examines how the Civil War’s outcome hinged on the uncertain prospect of Abraham Lincoln’s reelection in 1864.
A Q&A with Rob Kapilow, author of ‘Listening for America’Rob Kapilow discusses his book, “Listening for America,” and the importance of understanding the context behind music.
Q&A with Gene Weingarten, author of ‘One Day’Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Gene Weingarten discusses his book “One Day” and how he found the extraordinary in an ordinary 24-hour news cycle.
Scripture as an art form? Q&A with Karen Armstrong.Former Roman Catholic nun and religion scholar Karen Armstrong discusses the practical side of faith in her latest book, “The Lost Art of Scripture.”
