Aug 5th, 2008 · Steve Inskeep talks with author Ron Suskind about his new book, The Way of the World: A Story of Truth And Hope In An Age of Extremism. In the book, Suskind alleges that the Bush administration knew Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction, eventually fabricating intelligence assets to support its case for war. Both the White House and CIA deny his claims.
Jul 14th, 2008 · According to investigative journalist Jane Mayer, the war on terrorism may have done as much political and social damage to the United States as terrorism itself. Mayer writes for The New Yorker, and she recently published The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals.
Mar 5th, 2008 · Margaret Seltzer has admitted to fabricating most of her memoir, Love and Consequences, which described her childhood as one plagued with drugs and violence. Three literary figures discuss other writers who have deceived their readers, such as James Frey and former journalist Stephen Glass.
Mar 4th, 2008 · Margaret Seltzer admitted to The New York Times that Love and Consequences, which describes a childhood on the streets of South Central Los Angeles, was made up. Michel Martin had interviewed Seltzer about the book before her confession.
Jul 1st, 2007 · For the father-son team of Peter and Kevin Keim, the beauty and historic significance of the American flag has led to a lifetime of passionate collecting. Their upcoming book A Grand Old Flag showcases their extensive antique flag collection and narrates the intriguing history behind the nation's historic symbol.
Jun 16th, 2007 · Seersucker, the perennial summer wear, was born in India hundreds of years ago. Tony-winning costume designer William Ivey Long -- a fan of the fabric -- offers a few details about its history.
Feb 5th, 2007 · Two phrases we hear more of these days are "income gap" and "income disparity" -- the nation's top earners are seeing their pay spiral upward, while everyone else seems to be marching in place. The long-term trend stabilized in the late 1990s, but it has re-emerged in the past 5 years.
Jan 26th, 2007 · Some of today's offices barely resemble their predecessors: grey, steel furniture is giving way to bright colors, soft fabrics and warm lighting. Manufacturers say the trend speaks volumes about the work force employers want to attract.