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The American Writers Museum Podcasts

The American Writers Museum
Pauli Murray
Chicago
Catholicism
Religious Humor
Religion
Sholem Asch
Hinduism
Parks and Recreation
Henry David Thoreau
Tupac Shakur
Fleetwood Mac
Oscar Brown Jr.
Yiddish
Horror
James Weldon Johnson
Romance Literature
Judaism
Isaac Bashevis Singer
Henry Ford
Rumours (fleetwood Mac Album)

A National Museum Celebrating American Writers

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This week, acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan talks about writing baseball and his new book The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads. He is interviewed by comedian Joe Kilgallon. This program took place at the 2026 Am... more

This week, we explore America at 250 years old, through lenses of migration, Black history, and queer liberation. Darius Bost and C. Riley Snorton discuss their book A Black Queer History of the United States. And Anna O. Law discusses her book Migra... more

This week, the American Writers Museum and the Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago present a conversation with writer, entertainer, drag queen, LGBTQ+ rights activist and ‘Queen of Ireland’ Rory O’Neill, also known as Panti Bliss. O’Neill visited t... more

In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of Isaac Bashevis Singer. An immigrant to the United States, Singer was an esteemed essayist, short story writer, novelist, translator, and children’s book author. As a young man in Poland, Singer initi... more

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Randall Sullivan
Acclaimed journalist and nonfiction author
Rolling Stone (contributing editor); author of Graveyard of the Pacific, Labyrinth, Untouchable, etc.
Episode: Episode 236: Randall Sullivan
Darius Bost
Co-author of A Black Queer History of the United States
Author/Scholar
Episode: Episode 235: America at 250: Untold Stories
C. Riley Snorton
Co-author of A Black Queer History of the United States
Author/Scholar
Episode: Episode 235: America at 250: Untold Stories
Anna O. Law
Author of Migration and the Origins of American Citizenship
Author/Scholar
Episode: Episode 235: America at 250: Untold Stories
Rory O'Neill
Writer, entertainer, drag queen, LGBTQ+ rights activist
Panti Bliss (stage name)
Episode: Episode 234: Rory O’Neill
Alain Stephans
Writer and scholar, editor of Library of America's three-volume Singer collection
Library of America
Episode: Episode 60: Isaac Bashevis Singer
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Author and pop culture historian, writer of Seinfeldia, Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted, When Women Invented Television
Author
Episode: Episode 233: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong – “Parks and Rec”
Rick Offerman
Mayor of Minooka, Illinois; former local government official
Mayor
Episode: Episode 233: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong – “Parks and Rec”
Rich Higgins
Scholar, author of Thoreau's God
Harvard Divinity School (research associate); author/editor on Thoreau
Episode: Episode 59: Henry David Thoreau

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Nate King
Host associated with the American Writers Museum and related programs.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Very well done

    I just listened the the episode about Louisa May Alcott - it was great. This episode presented an engaging discussion about the author, her times, and her works that made me sad I can’t drive to the museum to see this all in person right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    binnaperville
    United States6 years ago
  • A treasure trove!

    So many wonderful interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Griffo from mars 22
    Australia6 years ago

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Very polished discussions that feel thoughtful and well-researched.
Guests bring diverse literary perspectives and cultural context.
High production quality with strong host guidance and archival relevance.

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#86
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Apple Podcasts
#155
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Apple Podcasts
#180
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Episode 236: Randall Sullivan
Q: What advice does Sullivan offer to aspiring non-fiction writers working on historical subjects?
Trust the truth above all, cultivate a sense of discovery, and stay with the subject even when the narrative becomes complex or painful, because the real story often lies beyond first impressions.
Episode 236: Randall Sullivan
Q: How did Sullivan approach researching a story that intertwines sports, politics, and urban history?
He describes starting with genuine curiosity about the subject, leveraging archival material, and relying on the vast landscape of online records and historical documents to assemble a coherent narrative that honors the past.
Episode 236: Randall Sullivan
Q: What sparked the idea to write a book about the 1933 All-Star Game and its broader connection to the Depression era?
Sullivan explains that the assassination attempt on FDR and the Chicago World's Fair provided a dramatic, connective backdrop that linked baseball, politics, and national mood, making the All-Star Game a symbol of resilience and hope.
Episode 234: Rory O’Neill
Q: How do you see the evolution of Irish identity and Irishness in the context of Pride and LGBTQ rights?
Irishness has become more elastic and inclusive over time, allowing people like me to be openly queer and fully Irish, with public support growing as society shifts through dialogue and historic milestones like decriminalization and marriage equality.
Episode 219: Horror Writing and Religion
Q: You've talked about the relationship of religion and horror and family and faith and all of these different ideas. I'm kind of curious overall, in a general sense, what has drawn you to horror as a genre through which to express complex ideas about race or family or these other things?
The panelists describe horror as a powerful vehicle to reflect systemic oppression and personal fear, using monsters and supernatural elements to illuminate real-world anxieties about race, family, and faith; they emphasize that horror allows them to explore resilience, survival, and the moral complexities of belief in a culturally specific context.

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A museum-focused, literary-arts program that features in-depth conversations with authors, poets, translators, and scholars. Episodes frequently explore American literature, book history, translation, and cross-cultural storytelling, often tying discussions to exhibits or museum programming. Notable throughlines include literary theory applied to pop culture, archival work and legacy, and the intersection of religion, culture, and creativity. Distinctive strengths are rigorous scholarship paired with accessible storytelling, live audience elements, and a penchant for cross-disciplinary guests spanning fiction, poetry, and criticism. Potential listeners include writers, educators, librarians, and museum-goers who enjoy thoughtful, source-bac... more

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2. Darius Bost
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