Podcasts about biographers

Warren Zanes is a “rockstar biographer” in more ways than one: he has experienced life as a rockstar, a biographer, and a biographer of rockstars. When Mack first met Warren in New Orleans sometime in the late 80s or early 90s, Zanes was then emerging from the wreckage of meteoric success. He'd been the teenage guitarist in critically acclaimed band The Del Fuegos, who briefly broke into the national popular consciousness—and then just plain broke up. But in the years since, Zanes remade himself into one of our most erudite and entertaining public scholars of popular music. Among other things, he's been Vice President of Education and Public Programs at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a consulting producer on the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom, a producer on the Grammy-nominated PBS/Soundbreaking series, and he conducted interviews for Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary. All while keeping up a solo recording career with collaborators such as the Dust Brothers. Warren's books include the first volume in the celebrated 33 1/3 Series, Dusty in Memphis; Petty: The Biography and Revolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records. His latest book is called Deliver Me from Nowhere. On its face, it's a book about the making of Bruce Springsteen's classic lo-fi album Nebraska. But it's also about sound technology, musicianship teetering in a moment between the analog and digital eras, what it means to be in a band, and the relationship between the four-track cassette recorder and social alienation in Reagan era. In this interview, Warren talks about his journey, the recent book, his craft as a writer, and—as part of our mini-theme this season on audiobooks—the process of narrating his own audiobooks and why he does so.  And for our Patrons we'll have Warren's What's Good segment, with something good to read, listen to, and do. You can join us at patreon.com/phantompower.  Today's show was edited by Nisso Sacha and Mack Hagood. Transcript and web content by Katelyn Phan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Warren Zanes is a “rockstar biographer” in more ways than one: he has experienced life as a rockstar, a biographer, and a biographer of rockstars. When Mack first met Warren in New Orleans sometime in the late 80s or early 90s, Zanes was then emerging from the wreckage of meteoric success. He'd been the teenage guitarist in critically acclaimed band The Del Fuegos, who briefly broke into the national popular consciousness—and then just plain broke up. But in the years since, Zanes remade himself into one of our most erudite and entertaining public scholars of popular music. Among other things, he's been Vice President of Education and Public Programs at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a consulting producer on the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom, a producer on the Grammy-nominated PBS/Soundbreaking series, and he conducted interviews for Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary. All while keeping up a solo recording career with collaborators such as the Dust Brothers. Warren's books include the first volume in the celebrated 33 1/3 Series, Dusty in Memphis; Petty: The Biography and Revolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records. His latest book is called Deliver Me from Nowhere. On its face, it's a book about the making of Bruce Springsteen's classic lo-fi album Nebraska. But it's also about sound technology, musicianship teetering in a moment between the analog and digital eras, what it means to be in a band, and the relationship between the four-track cassette recorder and social alienation in Reagan era. In this interview, Warren talks about his journey, the recent book, his craft as a writer, and—as part of our mini-theme this season on audiobooks—the process of narrating his own audiobooks and why he does so.  And for our Patrons we'll have Warren's What's Good segment, with something good to read, listen to, and do. You can join us at patreon.com/phantompower.  Today's show was edited by Nisso Sacha and Mack Hagood. Transcript and web content by Katelyn Phan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Warren Zanes is a “rockstar biographer” in more ways than one: he has experienced life as a rockstar, a biographer, and a biographer of rockstars. When Mack first met Warren in New Orleans sometime in the late 80s or early 90s, Zanes was then emerging from the wreckage of meteoric success. He'd been the teenage guitarist in critically acclaimed band The Del Fuegos, who briefly broke into the national popular consciousness—and then just plain broke up. But in the years since, Zanes remade himself into one of our most erudite and entertaining public scholars of popular music. Among other things, he's been Vice President of Education and Public Programs at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a consulting producer on the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom, a producer on the Grammy-nominated PBS/Soundbreaking series, and he conducted interviews for Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary. All while keeping up a solo recording career with collaborators such as the Dust Brothers. Warren's books include the first volume in the celebrated 33 1/3 Series, Dusty in Memphis; Petty: The Biography and Revolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records. His latest book is called Deliver Me from Nowhere. On its face, it's a book about the making of Bruce Springsteen's classic lo-fi album Nebraska. But it's also about sound technology, musicianship teetering in a moment between the analog and digital eras, what it means to be in a band, and the relationship between the four-track cassette recorder and social alienation in Reagan era. In this interview, Warren talks about his journey, the recent book, his craft as a writer, and—as part of our mini-theme this season on audiobooks—the process of narrating his own audiobooks and why he does so.  And for our Patrons we'll have Warren's What's Good segment, with something good to read, listen to, and do. You can join us at patreon.com/phantompower.  Today's show was edited by Nisso Sacha and Mack Hagood. Transcript and web content by Katelyn Phan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sound-studies

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Australia's doyenne of biography, Brenda Niall, chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about her choices while crafting: Joan Lindsay: The Hidden Life of the Woman Who Wrote Picnic at Hanging Rock.   Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Brenda Niall's inspiration for crafting Joan Lindsay: The Hidden Life of the Woman Who Wrote Picnic at Hanging Rock Brenda's meticulous research strategy How Joan Lindsay's character drove the plot How Brenda balanced Joan's public persona with her human story Why Brenda asked penetrating questions throughout the narrative about Joan's inconsistencies and contradictions and the role these questions played in the narrative Why Brenda left a trail of breadcrumbs and clues throughout the narrative How Brenda contextualised Joan's life and her choices within their broader historical, social and cultural landscape How Brenda's psychological acuity enabled her to illuminate the complexities of Joan's character and personality

Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which leaders weave together the threads of their life, sharing their leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped them, their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.ABOUT THIS EPISODE:I had the joy of being introduced to Gail through a previous podcast guest, Karen Dobres who told me what a wonderful guest Gail would be, and that she had written a book, a memoir about her life and leadership called Made in Whittingham StreetIn our conversation Gail shares her story of leading with courage and gratitude, and offers insights into:The importance of not only finding your cause, your purpose, but of always being true to it, and to yourself.How staying true to your dreams, your hopes and aspirations really matters and that it is this which gives courage to and inspires others to follow their dreams and to stay true to them.Knowing what you believe in and having faith can give you the courage to keep going, and gratitude for what you have, and help reconcile challenges.GAIL'S THREE ENCOURAGEMENTS TO LEADERS:Be sincere and honest. Always be true to your cause.Never give up on your dreams. Inspire others.Have faith in what you believe inConnect with Gail:X: x.com/GailNewshamWebsite: www.dickkerrladies.comTo listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to SHMOGUS Media for the wonderful production and marketing of the podcast.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn. I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.ABOUT GAIL:I left school at fifteen and went to work in a shoe factory. I have no formal qualifications to speak of but I think I've done ok. I'm just an ordinary lass who has been fortunate to do some extraordinary things. I suppose I have a strong belief and a tenacity to get things done.Saving and recording the history of women's football and of the Dick, Kerr Ladies became her mission - highlighting the courage of the women to play and to challenge the injustice of the ban on women in football.Passionate about saving the legacy of DKL, and keeping true to their story. In their Centenary year we achieved the First Blue Plaque in the World for women's football 2017. Memorial to DKL at PNE 2017. First ever National Women's Walking Football Tournament 2017. Plaque on Ashton Park in Preston in 2021, where DKL played their first match after the FA Ban of 1921.Always been proactive in helping the game grow when nobody gave tuppence for us. I served 12 years on the Management Committee of North West Women's Regional Football League from 1981-1993. Chief fundraiser for my own club, organising Fancy Dress Treasure Hunts and many other initiatives. Founder and organiser of the Lancashire Trophy in 1986, an International Women's Football Tournament with teams from Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Eire, Scotland and England, all taking part over the years.Proud to have served in the Women's Royal Army Corps. Took part in the Remembrance Day Parade in London in 2016, honouring family who took part in/lost in WW1, and my dad in WW2. Proud to wear his...

Megan Marshall is the author of After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart (Mariner Books), a new collection of essays. Megan won the Pulitzer Prize in 2014 for Margaret Fuller: A New American Life.Podcast Specific Substack at creativenonfictionpodcast.substrack.com.Pre-order The Front RunnerPromotional Sponsor: The Power of Narrative Conference. Use CNF15 at checkout for a 15% discount.Newsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.com

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, the multi-award-winning broadcaster, composer and author Andrew Ford chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about his choices while crafting, The Shortest History of Music. A lively, authoritative tour through 4,000 years of music, this book explores music's role in human society.   Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Andrew Ford explains how he balanced brevity and intellectual depth while crafting a 200-page book spanning 4,000 years of musical history How he synthesised a multiplicity of musical traditions and cultures into a seamless narrative How he balanced historical accuracy with masterful storytelling Why he examined music from multiple angles: Its fundamental impulses; the impact of notation; music as a profession and commodity; the concept of modernism and the revolutionary effects of recording technology How he skilfully weaved history, culture and personal insight into a tapestry that celebrates music in all its forms.

Maggie discusses in depth, the release of Charlie Parker's "Bird in Kansas City" with Chuck Haddix, curator, Director of the Marr Sound Archives in Kansas City and Charlie Parker Biographer. Charlie Parker had a complicated relationship with his hometown of Kansas City, MO owing both to its history of racial segregation and to his strong ties to his family and friends there. This new set of rare recordings dating from between 1941-1951—most of them never having been heard before and some never even having been known to exist—chronicle Bird's evolution from a blossoming soloist with the Jay McShann Band into a brilliant improviser who dominated the jazz landscape for decades to come. In addition to two unreleased 78s with the McShann band, this set offers two sets of private recordings (at the home of Bird's friend Phil Baxter and at Vic Damon's studio) made with local musicians and a very relaxed-sounding Parker who has the room to really stretch out and show us the shape of jazz that was to come in his wake. This recording provides a fascinating look into Parker's development.Sources: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/charlie-parker-bird-in-kansas-city/Sources: https://www.kansascitypbs.org/local-shows/bird-not-out-of-nowhere/chuck-haddix/Sources: https://library.umkc.edu/bird/Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Send us a textSupport the show@profileswithmaggielepique@maggielepique

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Dr Kate Kennedy, a distinguished cellist, musicologist, and Director of Oxford University's Centre for Life Writing chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about her choices while crafting Cello: A Journey Through Silence to Sound.   Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Kate Kennedy's inspiration for crafting Cello: A Journey Through Silence to Sound Why Kate chose Pál Hermann, Lise Cristiani, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and Amedeo Baldovino as her biographical subjects Why Kate criss-crossed Europe by train with her cello strapped to her back to retrace the footsteps of the four extraordinary cellists Why Kate wrote Cello as an experimental mix of memoir and object, collective and quest biography Why Kate included fascinating interludes, sharing her personal experiences, musings, historical research and a cello's physical and metaphysical characteristics Why Kate introduced various voices into the interludes, including cello makers and dealers, a physicist whose garden houses a cello-turned-bee hive, and cellists such as Steven Isserlis and Christian Poltera The literary devices Kate employed to craft poetic, evocative and at times, electrifying narrative How Kate rediscovered her voice and identity as a cellist by crafting Cello.

Nova Scotian journalist Stephen Maher, author of "The Prince: The turbulent reign of Justin Trudeau," speaks with guest host Alex Guye.

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, award-winning biographer Dr Bernadette Brennan chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about her choices while crafting Leaping into Waterfalls: The Enigmatic Gillian Mears, a literary biography that explores the rich, tumultuous life of Gillian Mears, one of Australia's most celebrated writers.   Here's what you'll discover in this episode:  Gillian Mears's lived and imaginative lives were rich with adventure, risk and often transgressive passion. Her sensuality and sexuality were the driving forces of her life and writing, and her personal and fictional worlds coalesce Why Bernadette Brennan chose the title, Leaping into Waterfalls Why she explored the meaning of the metaphors in Gillian's writing, suggesting what they reveal about Gillian's character How Bernadette took control of the narrative despite Gillian's valiant attempts to curate her image through her annotated archives of 123 boxes of letters, diaries' manuscripts and other traces of her life How Bernadette retraced Gillian's footsteps to create an authentic sense of place How Bernadette balanced Gillian's life story with literary criticism of her oeuvre How Bernadette kept the focus on Gillian while also portraying the historical, social and cultural context of her times, which included prominent authors such as Helen Garner, Tim Winton and Kate Grenville Ethical decisions about what evidence to include, emphasise and suppress given that Gillian's sensuality and sexuality were at the core of her identity and informed her writing.

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, the acclaimed author and art historian Dr Helen Ennis chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about her choices while crafting Max Dupain: A Portrait, the first biography of the photographer Max Dupain, Australia's most influential photographer of the 20th century.     Here's what you'll discover in this episode:   Helen Ennis's inspiration for crafting Max Dupain: A Portrait   How Max Dupain's photograph ‘The floater' influenced Helen's narrative strategy and the biography's tone   How Dupain's character drove the plot   How the women in Dupain's life and work were instrumental to his success   How Helen achieved a fine balance between Dupain's professional and public life and his human story   How she reconciled Dupain's contradictions and complexity to craft a biography characterised by intense psychological closeness   How she ensured her voice as the narrator didn't overshadow Dupain's voice and artistic vision   The extent to which Helen interpreted Dupain's character and behaviour versus providing clues and leaving it up to readers to draw their own   conclusions.

Pope Francis has been in the hospital for the longest stay of his papacy. More than two weeks as of February 28. And while the latest updates out of the Vatican continually report a slow steady improvement from his severe bronchitis and double pneumonia, it hasn't stopped the Vaticanista rumor mill from speculating on his possible resignation. But papal historian, author and biographer Austen Ivereigh dispels the rumors saying that despite the secret letter of resignation he wrote at the beginning of his election as the Bishop of Rome, Francis believes the papacy is for life. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, recorded in Rome in Vatican City, Ivereigh talks about hopes for the pope's healing, his work ethic, and how this simple and humble man from Argentina has molded the Roman Catholic Church in ways so different from his predecessors. Ivereigh is the author of "Pope Francis: The Great Reformer," "Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope, "and also "Wounded Shepherd: Pope Francis and the Struggle to Convert the Catholic Church." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  -Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations.  Hosting requires show prep.  My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests.  What you don't have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed.  The conversation didn't happen.  I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again.  Let me explain Missed Opportunity.  It's my questions and statements without their answers.  I'm leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they'll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history.  Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to locate a destination…  This week we're putting focus on my missed opportunity with Rock n Roll icon biographer the legendary Jesse Fink   Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let's locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  Reach out to me at arroec@gmail.com that's arroec@gmail.com Be brilliant!      Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies chats with multi-award-winning author Anna Funder about her choices while crafting Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life. Wifedom resurrects Eileen O'Shaughnessy, a brilliant Oxford graduate who married George Orwell in 1936.       Here's what you'll discover in this episode:    Anna Funder's inspiration for writing Wifedom   Why and how Eileen O'Shaughnessy was written out of George Orwell's life story   How Anna restored Eileen's voice and visibility   How Anna challenged the traditional biographical form by blending memoir, biography, literary criticism and feminist polemic   The literary devices Anna employed to craft compelling and at times, gripping, narrative   How Anna retraced Eileen's footsteps through World War Two London and the trenches of the Spanish Civil War   How Anna revealed the systemic biases that have historically silenced women's contributions, especially those of a wife or female partner   Why Wifedom stands as a testament to the importance of re-examining history through a more inclusive lens, ensuring voices like Eileen's are heard and remembered.  

Your eyes don't deceive you! Ticklish Business is back, kinda. Kristen sits down with author Mayukh Sen to talk all about Merle Oberon, the subject of Sen's latest book, Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star. Sen breaks down the stereotypes about Oberon he wanted to dispel and how she was able to rise above Hollywood racism. We appreciate everyone continuing to support us, as either a Patron or listener. Emily and I are working on doing the show monthly for now as we finish up our books. So definitely be on the lookout for some TCMFF goodness come April.

  -Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations.  Hosting requires show prep.  My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests.  What you don't have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed.  The conversation didn't happen.  I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again.  Let me explain Missed Opportunity.  It's my questions and statements without their answers.  I'm leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they'll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history.  Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to locate a destination…  This week we're putting focus on my missed opportunity with Rock n Roll icon biographer the legendary Jesse Fink   Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let's locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  Reach out to me at arroec@gmail.com that's arroec@gmail.com Be brilliant!      Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The new US administration has revealed a stunning reversal of America’s policy on the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump accused his Ukrainian counterpart of misleading the US into spending billions of dollars on a war that could not be won. He also blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting the war, despite the fact Russia invaded. So is all this about what's best for Ukraine? Or is it more of a personal vendetta, dating back to Trump's first term in office? In this Episode: David Cay Johnston, Author of three books on Trump, Pulitzer Prize winner and professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. Inna Borzylo, Co-founder and researcher at a German-Ukrainian think tank Philip Short, Biographer of Vladimir Putin and a former BBC foreign correspondent. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

This episode YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/MK__ju4WUH8 Many rumors & outright lies about Bob Crane will be dispelled as we talk about this classic television sitcom and the man who was the star & face of the show, Bob Crane. Learn about Bob's radio career as well as his acting prowess and family life. Authors Carol M. Ford and Linda Groundwater set the record straight with many facts about Bob Crane and "Hogan's Heroes" that decades of their intensive research have uncovered. Bob Crane was much more than the subject of sleazy unofficial bio picture movies like 2002's "Auto Focus." Hear the truth from the Official Bob Crane biographers! Also, there will be a "Hogans Heroes" trivia game. Join in on the fun Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 6pm eastern time, 3pm pacific right here on "The Nostalgic Podblast!" It's a date! Here is a link to our guest's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@vote4bobcrane  @vote4bobcrane  **** If you have questions for the authors about Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography or "Hogan's Heroes", please post them in the chat! **** #bobcrane #hogansheroes #carolmford #lindagroundwater #chancebartels #thenostalgicpodblast The Nostalgic Podblast + Carol M. Ford + Linda Groundwater

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Author and entertainment journalist Tripp Whetsell talks to Steve Dale about Norman Lear and his new biography about famed producer whose career spanned over 7 decades and changed television forever.

With Joe Biden now officially a former tenant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, his biographer Chris Whipple looks back on his time in office.

The nation has spent the better part of a week saying farewell to the 39th president, Jimmy Carter. Major sat down with Carter's biographer, Jonathan Alter, for a discussion about Carter's lasting impact at home and abroad. Alter argues that Carter's presidency was better than history gives him credit for and says many of his accomplishments are still with us today. We're at The Lambs Club in New York City. Join us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1/4: Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents by  Robert Schmuhl  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Churchill-White-House-Presidents/dp/1324093420 Well into the twenty-first century, Winston Churchill continues to be the subject of scores of books. Biographers portray him as a soldier, statesman, writer, painter, and even a daredevil, but Robert Schmuhl, the noted author and journalist, may be the first to depict him as a demanding, indeed exhausting White House guest. For the British prime minister, America's most famous residence was “the summit of the United States,” and staying weeks on end with the president as host enhanced his global influence and prestige, yet what makes Churchill's sojourns so remarkable are their duration at critical moments in twentieth-century history. From his first visit in 1941 to his last one eighteen years later, Churchill made himself at home in the White House, seeking to disprove Benjamin Franklin's adage that guests, like fish, smell after three days. When obliged to be attired, Churchill shuffled about in velvet slippers and a tailored-for-air-raids “siren suit,” resembling a romper. In retrospect, these extended stays at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue take on a new level of diplomatic and military significance. Just imagine, for example, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky spending weeks at America's most powerful address, discussing war strategy and access to weaponry, as Churchill did during the 1940s. Drawing on years of research, Schmuhl not only contextualizes the unprecedented time Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent together between 1941 and 1945, but he also depicts the individual figures involved: from Churchill himself to “General Ike,” as he affectionately called Dwight D. Eisenhower, to Harry Truman, and not to mention the formidable Eleanor Roosevelt, who resented Churchill's presence in the White House and wanted him to occupy the nearby Blair House instead (which, predictably, he did not do) 1941 FDR and Churchill Atlantic Charter

2/4: Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents by  Robert Schmuhl  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Churchill-White-House-Presidents/dp/1324093420 Well into the twenty-first century, Winston Churchill continues to be the subject of scores of books. Biographers portray him as a soldier, statesman, writer, painter, and even a daredevil, but Robert Schmuhl, the noted author and journalist, may be the first to depict him as a demanding, indeed exhausting White House guest. For the British prime minister, America's most famous residence was “the summit of the United States,” and staying weeks on end with the president as host enhanced his global influence and prestige, yet what makes Churchill's sojourns so remarkable are their duration at critical moments in twentieth-century history. From his first visit in 1941 to his last one eighteen years later, Churchill made himself at home in the White House, seeking to disprove Benjamin Franklin's adage that guests, like fish, smell after three days. When obliged to be attired, Churchill shuffled about in velvet slippers and a tailored-for-air-raids “siren suit,” resembling a romper. In retrospect, these extended stays at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue take on a new level of diplomatic and military significance. Just imagine, for example, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky spending weeks at America's most powerful address, discussing war strategy and access to weaponry, as Churchill did during the 1940s. Drawing on years of research, Schmuhl not only contextualizes the unprecedented time Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent together between 1941 and 1945, but he also depicts the individual figures involved: from Churchill himself to “General Ike,” as he affectionately called Dwight D. Eisenhower, to Harry Truman, and not to mention the formidable Eleanor Roosevelt, who resented Churchill's presence in the White House and wanted him to occupy the nearby Blair House instead (which, predictably, he did not do) 1943 FDR Churchill Casablanca Conference

3/4: Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents by  Robert Schmuhl  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Churchill-White-House-Presidents/dp/1324093420 Well into the twenty-first century, Winston Churchill continues to be the subject of scores of books. Biographers portray him as a soldier, statesman, writer, painter, and even a daredevil, but Robert Schmuhl, the noted author and journalist, may be the first to depict him as a demanding, indeed exhausting White House guest. For the British prime minister, America's most famous residence was “the summit of the United States,” and staying weeks on end with the president as host enhanced his global influence and prestige, yet what makes Churchill's sojourns so remarkable are their duration at critical moments in twentieth-century history. From his first visit in 1941 to his last one eighteen years later, Churchill made himself at home in the White House, seeking to disprove Benjamin Franklin's adage that guests, like fish, smell after three days. When obliged to be attired, Churchill shuffled about in velvet slippers and a tailored-for-air-raids “siren suit,” resembling a romper. In retrospect, these extended stays at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue take on a new level of diplomatic and military significance. Just imagine, for example, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky spending weeks at America's most powerful address, discussing war strategy and access to weaponry, as Churchill did during the 1940s. Drawing on years of research, Schmuhl not only contextualizes the unprecedented time Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent together between 1941 and 1945, but he also depicts the individual figures involved: from Churchill himself to “General Ike,” as he affectionately called Dwight D. Eisenhower, to Harry Truman, and not to mention the formidable Eleanor Roosevelt, who resented Churchill's presence in the White House and wanted him to occupy the nearby Blair House instead (which, predictably, he did not do) `944 Churchill Quebec Conference

4/4: Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents by  Robert Schmuhl  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Churchill-White-House-Presidents/dp/1324093420 Well into the twenty-first century, Winston Churchill continues to be the subject of scores of books. Biographers portray him as a soldier, statesman, writer, painter, and even a daredevil, but Robert Schmuhl, the noted author and journalist, may be the first to depict him as a demanding, indeed exhausting White House guest. For the British prime minister, America's most famous residence was “the summit of the United States,” and staying weeks on end with the president as host enhanced his global influence and prestige, yet what makes Churchill's sojourns so remarkable are their duration at critical moments in twentieth-century history. From his first visit in 1941 to his last one eighteen years later, Churchill made himself at home in the White House, seeking to disprove Benjamin Franklin's adage that guests, like fish, smell after three days. When obliged to be attired, Churchill shuffled about in velvet slippers and a tailored-for-air-raids “siren suit,” resembling a romper. In retrospect, these extended stays at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue take on a new level of diplomatic and military significance. Just imagine, for example, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky spending weeks at America's most powerful address, discussing war strategy and access to weaponry, as Churchill did during the 1940s. Drawing on years of research, Schmuhl not only contextualizes the unprecedented time Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent together between 1941 and 1945, but he also depicts the individual figures involved: from Churchill himself to “General Ike,” as he affectionately called Dwight D. Eisenhower, to Harry Truman, and not to mention the formidable Eleanor Roosevelt, who resented Churchill's presence in the White House and wanted him to occupy the nearby Blair House instead (which, predictably, he did not do) 1944 Eleanor Roosevelt and Clementine Churchill on CBC at Quebec Conference

Amber Heard has weighed in on Blake Lively’s sexual harassment allegations against Justin Baldoni. Mariah Carey turned heads after being spotted holding hands in Aspen, Colorado. Omid Scobie, Meghan Markle’s longtime biographer, has made a permanent move to Los Angeles. Rob’s best pal Delaina Dixon from DivaGalsDaily's joins him today. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview: Calvin Coolidge: colleague Amity Shlaes, Coolidge biographer, recounts the first meeting of Cal with the love of his life and future wife, Grace. More later on Coolidge. 1925

PREVIEW: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Biographer Richard Munson explains how Franklin founded the American Philosophical Society in 1743 to elevate colonial America's standing in European eyes. More later. 1752

Drones have been spotted flying above New Jersey over the past several days, sparking concern among residents and local lawmakers. New Jersey Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) serves on the House Armed Services Committee and is urging action and clear communication from the federal government to quell public concern. Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson discusses Musk's DOGE leadership and his relationship with President-elect Trump. A former news editor, Isaacson weighs in on ABC's $15M defamation settlement with Trump and the flow of CEOs visiting Mar-a-Lago. Plus, the President-elect is reportedly considering privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, and Apple plans to introduce a foldable iPhone. Mikie Sherrill - 14:49Walter Isaacson - 23:51 In this episode:Rep. Mikie Sherrill, @RepSherrillWalter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacsonBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY 

Guests: Ryan Reilly, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Beverly Gage, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Jamelle Bouie, Michelle GoldbergThe FBI director resigns before Donald Trump takes office. Tonight: the resignation of Christopher Wray—and the major implications it has for Trump's second term. Plus, the historian who wrote the book on J. Edgar Hoover on why Trump's new pick could be worse. And inside the MAGA campaign to save Pete Hegseth by intimidating the Republican Senate.   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

00:00-25:00: Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon author Mirin Fader joins the show. She chats Hakeem's legacy on and off the floor, the pro player exceeding expectations, why winning two titles was so important, his impact on the Dream Team, why he is underrated and more.

PREVIEW: GEORGE ORWELL - Conversation with biographer Peter Stansky, author of "The Socialist Patriot: George Orwell and War," regarding why Eric Blair (aka pseudonym George Orwell) gave up government service and police work in the Far East and went home to a hardscrabble pursuit of literature. More tonight. 1948

PREVIEW: DIARY: Biographer Max Boot explores the parallel diaries kept by President Reagan and Nancy Reagan, detailed in "Reagan: His Life and Legend." More next week. 1976 Kansas City

PREVIEW: REAGAN: Continuing next week, biographer Max Boot discusses "Reagan: His Life and Legend" and Reagan's pivotal decision to seek the presidency again in 1980 at age 69.  1966 California

We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for another episode of Office Hours, giving us a small break before starting up our next biography series. In this episode, we cover questions and corrections from our previous series on author Mary Shelley, in addition to talking about adult friendships, how to properly give hugs and handshakes, and why kilts (and therefore skirts and dresses) are anatomically more correct for men to wear. Tune in for a laid-back back episode of The Biographers!

 In the seventh episode of “Notes on a Native Son" our guest is writer, philologist and James Baldwin biographer David Leeming. In the biography, Leeming tells us that almost from the moment h e met Baldwin, he recognized that he was in the presence of a highly complex and driven individual, who was more intensely serious than anyone he had ever encountered.It was in 1961, during Leeming's time as head of English at the Robert College in Istanbul, that he first met Baldwin. Over the years, Leeming worked as an assistant to Baldwin, who gave him permission to take care of his papers. He tells host Razia Iqbal that he was at the author's side during some of Baldwn's liveliest years.Leeming eventually became professor of English and comparative literature at the University of Connecticut. He has written several books on comparative literature and mythology, as well as a biography of the painter Beauford Delaney, who Baldwin regarded as his spiritual father. Tell us what you think. We're @noteswithkai on Instagram and X (Twitter). Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here.Notes from America airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts.

What if grief was more than just sadness—what if it was a spectrum of emotions as rich and varied as a 152-color crayon box?In this episode, I'm joined by the Poet, Biographer, and Memoirist Molly Peacock. Molly shares her experiences of how her husband's long illness and widowhood have informed her work, particularly in her new book The Widow's Crayon Box. After her husband's death, she realized she was not living the received idea of a widow's mauve existence but instead was experiencing life with all 152 colors of the crayon box.Throughout this episode, Molly Peacock reflects on the societal expectations of grief being limited to a few emotions like sadness, but for her, it has been a complex and lively process. She highlights the transformative aspect of grief, where the mourner is not just in a state of loss but also in a state of personal evolution and rediscovering parts of themselves. She also reads a short excerpt from her poetry, illustrating how emotions in grief can be contradictory yet colorful. Finally, Molly touches on the importance of storytelling in the grieving process, both for processing one's own emotions and for connecting with others who share similar experiences.Tune in and listen to episode 278 of Grief and Happiness, and learn how Molly challenges the conventional view of grief, showing how it can lead to a deeper understanding of life, self, and the richness of human emotions.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Introduction to Molly and the metaphor of using a 152-color crayon box to represent the emotions of grief (01:19)Finding vibrancy in loss (05:42)The grieving person's transformation and the reclamation of the self (10:12)The structure and content of "The Widow's Crayon Box" (20:06)The importance of storytelling and listening to the grief journeys of others (27:35)Connect with Molly Peacock:WebsiteInstagramFacebookGet Molly Peacock's Poetry on Amazon!Molly featured on CBC's The Current in a documentary, What Can A Widow Be?Let's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview: Union Army: Conversation with biographer Ronald C. White, author of "On Great Fields," regarding the education of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in command of the 20th Maine. More tonight. 1863 Gettysburg battlefield

Preview: Union Army: Conversation with biographer Ronald C. White, author of "On Great Fields," regarding the moment in 1880 when Chamberlain stared down a murderous mob at the state capitol of Augusta, Maine. More later. 1879 Augusta State House

Upon the occassion of her 75th birthday being celebrated this weekend in California, we are re-airing this 2020 program with Joni Eareckson Tada talking with Wayne Shepherd about her story and ministry. (click for more)This weekend in California, Joni Eareckson Tada has invited friends to join her in a celebration of her 75th birthday. A quadriplegic herself, Joni is the Founder of Joni and Friends which since 1979 has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities with practical help and the saving love of Jesus.As an author, speaker, and artist, Joni is loved the world over for her compassion for those with disabilities. Her own experience of living with pain, coupled with a deep relationship with God and His Word, gives Joni a platform to speak into the lives of hurting people everywhere.This personal FIRST PERSON interview took place in 2020 during the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention in Nashville and is being released again on her 75 birthday. Happy Birthday, Joni!NEXT WEEK:  Andrew Montonera, Biographer of martyrs John and Betty StamSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Plus: A small town in Finland does a 180 on technology in the classroom. We speak to the parent (a neuropsychologist) who helped make it happen. Also: Nunavut MP Lori Idlout speaks out after 6 Indigenous people die at the hands of police in an 11-day span.

Biographer, cultural critic, and comics veteran Danny Fingeroth joins Noah and Bob for a game of Marx Brothers "What If...?" inspired by the multiverse series Danny worked on in his days at Marvel Comics. They ask, what if Groucho had become a doctor? What if Chico had been good with money? What if Zeppo had been good at...well, performing? Danny also discusses growing up in the Marxes' old New York neighborhood and how Lee Harvey Oswald's killer Jack Ruby helped get Gabe Kaplan to participate in Marxfest.

God's address is at the end of our ropeHERE'S HOW: Today, pray Psalm 23 and practice surrender. Give your life fully to God. Remind yourself, like Dallas did, of His presence–even now, in this moment. Practice cultivating a non-anxious presence, sitting in peace and confidence as you bring any worries on your heart to the Lord. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.

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The Morning Footy crew welcome in CBS Sports Football Correspondent Guillem Balagué to discuss the reports that Mauricio Pochettino has indeed accepted the job as head coach for the USMNT. Balagué says that the deal has yet to be finalized, but the steps have been given to Pochettino to say yes. Balagué also talks about how Pochettino was also interested in the England National Team job as well. The group talk about how he can help this young group of Americans and how his personality will show off the pitch. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've been doing some exciting work on a project I told you about earlier in the year. I've taken on CHSpurgeon.com and have been building up the content of that site dedicated to edifying resources by and about the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon.And so I'm especially excited to announce a brand new podcast – The Spurgeon Legacy Podcast.While I'll continue to create articles, videos, and podcast episodes here at Reasonable Theology, going forward you can find all things Spurgeon-related over at CHSpurgeon.com. If you enjoy Spurgeon, I encourage you to subscribe to the Spurgeon Legacy podcast on your favorite player, and I hope you enjoy this preview episode, where I've interviewed Alex DiPrima about his new book, Spurgeon: A Life – A Biography of the Prince of Preachers.In our conversation we'll discuss why there is a need for a new biography of Spurgeon, important events and aspects of his life and ministry, why he is rightly called the Prince of Preachers, and the reason his legacy continues to this day.You can subscribe to the Spurgeon Legacy Podcast in your favorite podcast app and learn more at CHSpurgeon.com/LegacyIf you enjoy the sermons and written works of CH Spurgeon, check out the all-new CHSpurgeon.com Here you'll find sermon audio as well as resources by and about the Prince of Preachers. Get the newsletter at ReasonableTheology.org/Subscribe. The weekly email includes:the latest article or podcast episodea helpful theological definitiona painting depicting a scene from Scripture or church historya musical selection to enrich your daythe best book deal I've found that week to build your library.Support the Show.GET THE NEWSLETTEREach edition of the Reasonable Theology newsletter contains my latest article or podcast episode PLUS: A Theological Word or Phrase Explained Quickly and Clearly A Painting Depicting a Scene from Scripture or Church History Audio of a Hymn or other Musical Selection to Enjoy A Recommended Book or Resource to Expand Your Library SUBSCRIBE HERE

Veteran Los Angeles Times and Sacramento Bee reporter Dan Morain wrote a biography in 2021 titled “Kamala's Way: An American Life," which traces Harris' rise in politics starting from her upbringing in the Bay Area to her getting elected vice president. Scott talks with Morain about Harris then and now and how she matches up against former President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Crane starred as Colonel Robert E. Hogan, the lead of Hogan's Heroes, an American television sitcom airing from 1965 to 1971. It was set in a prisoner of war camp in Nazi Germany during World War II. He was murdered on June 29th, 1978 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The crime remains unsolved to this day. Today on the Murder Diaries, we're speaking with Bob Crane's official biographers, Carol Ford, and Linda Groundwater. Together, we discussed Bob's life, career, and unsolved murder, and how he went from a middle-class kid born in Waterbury, Connecticut, to a Hollywood star and the lead of Hogan's Heroes. Carol and Linda's Link: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/ Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Link: Sign up and see if you qualify for Ro today! https://ro.co/murderdiaries/ Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Imagefilm 018 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/315-imagefilm-018 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices