Dec 1st, 2008 · The 1950s insult comic Don Rickles made a name for himself by poking fun of audiences and public figures. His new book, Rickles' Letters, is a collection of imaginary correspondences to a variety of historical and contemporary figures.
Jun 18th, 2008 · Film director Spike Lee has publicly criticized director Clint Eastwood for not in including African-Americans in his World War II movies "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima." Thomas McPhatter, an African-American veteran of World War II who served at Iwo Jima, explains why he share's Lee's frustration.
Oct 24th, 2007 · The 1965 book documented the experiences of volunteers who registered black voters in so-called freedom schools in the summer of 1964. It was dismissed by many of the volunteers who were embarrassed that it included the experiences of white volunteers only.
Mar 10th, 2007 · Letters of E.B. White collects the correspondence of the writer and his family. His stepson, New Yorker editor and author Roger Angell, says the letters reveal more about a "modest" and "exacting" writer who "wanted to get things right."
Apr 24th, 2006 · Ed Gordon talks with CSI: New York actor Hill Harper about his new book Letters to a Young Brother, a collection meant to inspire young black men.
Feb 13th, 2006 · Anna Deveare Smith is renowned for her one-woman shows, which have helped redefine modern theater. In her new book, Letters to a Young Artist: Straight-up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts-for Actors, Performers, Writers, and Artists of Every Kind, she talks about the joy and pain of her peculiar profession.
Feb 7th, 2006 · Alex Chadwick talks with Slate political analyst John Dickerson about an acerbic exchange of letters between Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois on the issue of lobbying reform, sparked by the bribery and corruption allegations surrounding Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Jan 17th, 2006 · Commentator John Ridley explains his take on some American automakers' decision to forgo traditional car names -- like the Deville -- in favor of the alpha-numeric scheme preferred by brands like Lexus and Mercedes-Benz.