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Frank Wisner was one of the most powerful men in 1950s Washington, though few knew it. Reporting directly to senior U.S. officials--his work largely hidden from Congress and the public-- Wisner masterminded some of the CIA’s most daring and controver... more
A landmark biography of Charles Sumner, the unsung hero of the American Civil War and Reconstruction
Charles Sumner is mainly known as the abolitionist statesman who suffered a brutal caning on the Senate floor by the proslavery congressman Preston B... more
Caroline Bicks became the first scholar granted extended access by Stephen King to his private archives, a treasure trove of manuscripts that document the legendary writerʼs creative process—most of them never before studied or published. The year sh... more
When twenty-three-year-old Ron LeFlore played his first organized baseball game, it was in a yard at the State Prison of Southern Michigan where he was serving five to fifteen years for armed robbery. An extraordinary athlete, the Detroit native had ... more
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This show centers on in-depth conversations with authors, historians, journalists, and scholars about recently published biographies, memoirs, and historical works. Episodes frequently explore memory, truth, archival research, and how personal narratives intersect with broader cultural and historical contexts. Listeners can expect thoughtful analyses of biography as a scholarly pursuit, along with discussions of documentary filmmaking, editorship, and the social impact of literature. A notable strength is the breadth of disciplines represented—from Jewish history and Weimar Berlin to agrarianism, memoirs, and film—delivered through accessible, intellectually rigorous interviews. This breadth makes it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy det... more
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