Sep 21st, 2008 · South African President Thabo Mbeki is stepping down after his ruling African National Congress demanded he leave office over allegations he abused his power in the corruption case against ANC leader Jacob Zuma. Mbeki's biographer Mark Gevisser talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the political crisis in South Africa.
Sep 10th, 2008 · For three years, Lee Israel faked 400 letters from dead celebrities and sold them to literary dealers. A little remorse and an FBI sting later, she's out with a memoir about her experience.
Aug 31st, 2008 · Born in a small Idaho town, Sarah Palin grew up in an active and outdoorsy family, Kaylene Johnson, author of Palin's biography, "Sarah: How A Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down," tells Liane Hansen. Palin is an evangelical who in high school signed yearbooks with Bible verses, says Johnson, who also describes the governor as "fiercely competitive."
Jul 9th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama recently released a new biographical ad, introducing himself to an audience that knows little about his politics or background. Jonathan Martin, a senior political writer for Politico, talks about whether the ad can help Obama.
Jul 8th, 2008 · Sen. John McCain has a new biographical ad out. It's called "Love" and it touts McCain's time in Vietnam. Jonathan Martin, a writer at Politico, says the ad strikes a very different tone from a biographical ad the Obama campaign recently released.
Jun 15th, 2008 · Both Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain reference their fathers in the titles of their biographical books. We look at what the candidates say about their fathers and the influence each had on their lives.
May 29th, 2008 · The mere mention of Richard Wagner's name can be a lightning rod for controversy. Wagner the man was a scoundrel, but his music was far ahead of its time. Wagner biographer William Berger joins NPR's Lisa Simeone for an overview of the artist and his groundbreaking music.
Apr 2nd, 2008 · John McCain, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, continues his biographical tour Wednesday with a visit to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. As a youngster, he says, he had "a little bit of a chip" on his shoulder. But as a lawmaker, he has shown an ability to work with colleagues from across the political spectrum.