Rosanne Cash's new record is inspired by the culture and history of the American South. She began her research at the most storied pottery shop in Mississippi.
Losing for a Living, and Yet ‘The Eternal Optimist’
This week in 1971, The Washington Generals, the hapless basketball counterpart to the Harlem Globetrotters, won their only game. Toast the biggest losers in sports history with a drink that keeps (hoop) hope alive.
“Bad Luck Wife” – Gary Shteyngart
Author Gary Shteyngart tells us three jokes that one old lady told him. He joins us in this episode to read from his new memoir, “Little Failure.”
Why Sleep When You Can Scan?
Reyhan Harmanci, executive editor of the food and culture magazine Modern Farmer, joins us to get cozy with "smart pajamas."
The Big Literary Successes of a ‘Little Failure’
Lauded author Gary Shtenyngart has penned hit novels including "Super Sad True Love Story" and "Absurdistan." His newest book, "Little Failure" is his first memoir, named after the nickname his mother called him.
Living a Guilt-Free 2014 with the Posts
We are delighted to invite our friends the Posts back to our table to answer your etiquette dilemmas (and the timing of this invitation has nothing to do with guilt about a gift from us that might have been lost in the mail).
Skill, Luck, and the Shady Underground World of Pinball
Pinball was once considered a shady game of chance -- banned in many American cities. Learn how a single lucky shot changed the rules... then shoot down a custom cocktail that'll make you tilt.
Looping a ‘Lariat’ Around Stephen Malkmus
Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus is back on the street with a new record, "Wig Out at Jagbags"
Lupita Nyong’o Invites Us Into Her Bubble
With her feature film debut in "12 Years a Slave," Lupita Nyong'o stunned critics and audiences and became perhaps the breakout star of the year. Now up for just about every award an actor can receive, she talks to us about the 'athletics of the heart' and trusting her fellow artists.
Three Bleak-but-Beautiful Dystopias that Inspire Chang-rae Lee
Novelist Chang-Rae Lee shares some of the dystopic yet nonetheless poignantly beautiful visions of the future that inspired his newest book, "On Such a Full Sea."