AltWeeklies Wire
Thomas Frank on McCain, the Wall Street Mess, and Voter Fraudnew
"These Republicans have acted for years as though markets work fine unregulated," Frank says. "But what you get is incredible rip-offs."
Shepherd Express |
Roger Bybee |
09-26-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Scott Ritter Talks Iran, Nukes, and the Next Presidentnew
The former UN weapons inspector talks about the Bush administration's goals in the Middle East and what it means for the next president.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
09-12-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Hightower: 'There's a New Sense of Possibility Among Progressives'new
Jim Hightower talks about the presidential campaign, why Obama is the least important part of the "Obama phenomenon" and the McCain's participation in the Republican "drill team."
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
08-22-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Blackwater's Terrifying Reachnew
Jeremy Scahill discusses privatization of war and civilian life.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-04-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Scoring Points For Literacynew
In all likelihood, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will remain best known for his exploits on the basketball court. However, since retiring from sports, the erstwhile center for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers has also become a bestselling author and an advocate for reading.
Shepherd Express |
Nathan Lerner |
02-29-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Louise Lambrecht on 'A Sackful of Quarters'new
Listening to Lambrecht talk about her full-bodied short stories is nearly as good as watching the narrative somersault off the pages.
Shepherd Express |
Yolanda D. White |
11-30-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: A Sackful of Quarters, L.M. Favier
In the Shadow of Old Hollywoodnew
Actor Farley Granger speaks out.
Shepherd Express |
Nathan Lerner |
07-16-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Elmore Leonard's Latestnew
America's coolest author on Honey's Room.
Shepherd Express |
Rex Rutkowski |
05-24-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elmore Leonard, Up in Honey's Room
The Exaggerated World of David Sedarisnew
David Sedaris responds to allegations that he fabricates portions of his stories, then discusses writer's block, quitting smoking and killing animals.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
04-12-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: humor, David Sedaris, NPR, Books, journalism, memoirs, radio, the New Republic, This American Life, writing
America's Great Lost Songwriternew
John Kruth talks about tackling the life of Townes Van Zandt in his new biography.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
03-26-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: John Kruth, To Live's to Fly
Writing Where You Knownew
Lauren Fox draws a national spotlight.
Shepherd Express |
Dustin Beilke |
03-09-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
