Past Speakers
View previously broadcast author talks here.
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On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
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On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
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Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
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On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
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On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
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America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
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Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
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Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry
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Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
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Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
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Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley
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Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
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Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
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The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
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Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs
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Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg
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The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
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Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
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Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
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Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
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10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
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Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
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Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry
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On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
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The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
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On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
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Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)
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Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)
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Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)
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Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)
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Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)
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Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
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Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists
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How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
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On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
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How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
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The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
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The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
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Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
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Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
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How Women’s Liberation Transformed America: In Conversation with Clara Bingham
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I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
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Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective: In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
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How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts
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An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman
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Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
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On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave
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Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
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Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power
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A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.
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Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb
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Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty
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Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World–with Nate Klemp, PhD
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Capturing the Human Drama of 9/11 and D-Day Through Oral History with Garrett Graff
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An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with novelist Shelby Van Pelt
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The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD
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Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
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Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)
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Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th)
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Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)
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A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)
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Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
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Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden
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For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
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Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
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A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon
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Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt
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A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez
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The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
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On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller
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20 Years of Dragon-Riding in YA Fantasy with International Bestselling Author Christopher Paolini
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The Power of Friendships with NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg
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Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: An Author Talk with Kim Scott
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Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Jason Mott
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Spice, Spirit, and Swoon–A Guaranteed Happily Ever After with Rom-Com Author Tessa Bailey
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The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine: An Author Talk with Dr. Robert Lustig
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Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice
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Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle
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Let's Talk World Building with YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard
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Power of Women in Science Fiction: Naomi Alderman on Writing Dystopian Worlds
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Why She Writes - An Afternoon Chat with Joy Harjo, Internationally Renowned Performer, Writer and Poet of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
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Get Good with Money and Reach Your Financial Goals with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche
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Hollywood, Home, Heart, and Healing: A Conversation with Actor John Stamos
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A Lifetime of Writing: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving
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Master of Suspense: An Author Talk with Ruth Ware
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European Travel Tips and Tools with Guidebook Author Rick Steves
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How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most: An Author Talk with Adam Alter
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Life, Love, Family, and Food: An Author Talk with Lidia Bastianich
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A Year Inside College Admissions: An Author Talk with Jeff Selingo
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Author Talk with Cassandra Clare: Bestselling Author of The Mortal Instruments Series
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New York Times Bestselling Author of The Prophets: Author Talk with Robert Jones, Jr.
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Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir: An Author Talk with Erika L. Sánchez
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Author Talk with Charles Soule: New York Times Bestselling Author of Daredevil & She-Hulk
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Author Talk with Tananarive Due: Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda Contributing Author
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An American In Provence: Author Talk with Award-Winning Photographer Jamie Beck
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The Fun Habit: An Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.
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Author Talk with Courtney Summers: New York Times Bestselling YA Author
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Not Funny: Author Talk with Academy Award Nominated Jena Friedman
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New York Times Bestselling Author of Ordinary Grace: Author Talk with William Kent Krueger
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Author Talk with Kate Beaton: Bestselling Cartoonist of Hark! A Vagrant!
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Bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris: Author Talk with Pam Jenoff
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Southern Inspired: Author Talk with Celebrity Chef Jernard A. Wells
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Author Talk with David Epstein: Bestselling author of RANGE and THE SPORTS GENE
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Author Talk with Sadeqa Johnson: Award-Winning Author of Yellow Wife
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Tastes Like War: An Author Talk with Grace M. Cho
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Back in a Spell: Author Talk with Lana Harper
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xkcd Webcomic and What if? Series Creator : Author Talk with Randall Munroe
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Decluttering to Start Your New Year: Author Talk with Dana K. White
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The Gilded Ones Series: Author Talk with Namina Forna
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A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America: Author Talk with Nicole Eustace
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Author Talk with Fredrik Backman: Bestselling Author of A Man Called Ove
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Author Talk with Geraldine Brooks
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How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond with Kwame Christian
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Lessons in Chemistry: Author Talk with Bonnie Garmus
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The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR: Author Talk with Lisa Napoli
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The Diamond Eye: Author Talk with Kate Quinn
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Where The Children Take Us: Author Talk with Zain E. Asher
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Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty - Author Talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura
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Author Talk with Simon Winchester
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Raising Thrivers: Parenting Tips & Tools to Help Kids Thrive in an Uncertain World - Author Talk with Dr. Michele Borba
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Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact - Author Talk with Liz Wiseman
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The Beauty in Breaking: Author Talk with Michele Harper
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Long Bright River: Author Talk with Liz Moore
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Author Talk With Historian and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Dr. Marcia Chatelain
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity - Author Talk with David Allen
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The Henna Artist: Author Talk with Alka Joshi
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