Archive for the ‘Web Extra’ Category

Les Leopold, HOW TO MAKE A MILLION DOLLARS AN HOUR, full interview

March 21st, 2013

Full interview with Les Leopold about his new book HOW TO MAKE A MILLION DOLLARS AN HOUR: Why Hedge Funds Get Away with Siphoning Off America’s Wealth.

Web Extra: Sarah Skinner Kilborne, AMERICAN PHOENIX (extended interview)

February 21st, 2013

Extended interview with Sarah S. Kilborne, about her book, American Phoenix, The Remarkable Story of William Skinner, a Man Who Turned Disaster Into Destiny.

Rilla Askew, KIND OF KIN Excerpt

January 10th, 2013

An excerpt from Rilla Askew’s novel, KIND OF KIN

James Steele, THE BETRAYAL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM: Unabridged Interview

October 24th, 2012

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Much has been made of the declining American middle class in this election cycle. Each presidential candidate is vowing to bring back the middle class. But how did we get to the point in which the middle class needs rescuing? Who’s to blame for the collapse of the [...]

Philip Warburg, HARVEST THE WIND Web Extra

June 6th, 2012

Web only extra: Philip Warburg talks about wind power controversies, challenges, and public policy.

Excerpt: Margot Livesy,The Flight of Gemma Hardy

February 11th, 2012

Margot Livesy reads an excerpt from her novel, THE FLIGHT OF GEMMA HARDY.

Web Extra: Valerie Martin Extended Interview

October 6th, 2011

Francesca Rheannon talks with novelist Valerie Martin about her literary influences, writing about women, and writing historical fiction.

WEB ONLY EXCERPT: Teju Cole on Art & Photography

September 8th, 2011

Writers Voice host Francesca Rheannon talks with Teju Cole about his perspective on photography and art.

Dr. Allan Teel Tells a Story About His Dad

July 19th, 2011

Dr. Alan Teel tells a story about his own elderly father, who took care of an even more frail elder when the man’s daughter needed a respite. It’s a great example of the Full Circle America approach.

Shelley Carson on Gifted & Talented Programs

March 9th, 2011

Shelley Carson talks with Writers Voice host Francesca Rheannon about gifted and talented programs in the schools.

Brian Wansink: Mindless Eating

November 23rd, 2010

Writers Voice talks with Cornell food psychologist Brian Wansink about his bestselling book, MINDLESS EATING: Why We Eat More Than We Think.

Web Extra: John Michael Greer on Druidism and The Ecotechnic Future

October 28th, 2010

John Michael Greer talks about Druidism and The Ecotechnic Future.

Torry Goldstern’s Story from Claus Bock’s War Memoir

September 18th, 2010

Claus Bock writes about Torry Goldstern, a young Jewish refugee helped by Hans Keilson and the underground group, Castrum Peregrini.

Web Extra: David Shenk Reads from THE GENIUS IN ALL OF US

June 23rd, 2010

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Shenk reads a section from his book, THE GENIUS IN ALL OF US, about the baseball champion Ted Williams. The lesson? With practice-practice-practice, new science tells us you, too, can be a champion. Listen to the full David Shenk interview.

Web Extra: Nancy Rappaport on lessening the impact of divorce and custody decisions on children

May 19th, 2010

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Child psychiatrist Nancy Rappaport talks about how parents can lessen the impact of divorce and custody decisions on their children. Listen to the full interview.