Popular novelist, author of "Rookery Blues," "Dear James" and "The Dean's List," is interviewed by Kay Bonner Nee, who acted in the theatrical adaptation of Hassler's "Simon's Night." Video clips from two Lyric Theatre performances, "Grand Opening" and "Dear James."
Joyce Lyon, Artist and writer and author of Conversations With Rzeszow, images and reflections on her father's life as a Jew in Poland, is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Judith Martin, professor at the University of Minnesota and author of "The Gateway," a historical and architectural look at the buildings and development of Minneapolis' Gateway District; is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Julie Landsman, teacher and author of Basic Needs: A Year With Street Kids In a City School, a first-hand account of dealing with troubled inner-city students, is interviewed by David Lindeman.
Justin O'Brien, Ph.D., consultant in wellness and leadership and author of The Wellness Tree, a book about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, is interviewed by Communications Consultant Linda Hanner.
Karal Ann Marling, Minnesota Public Radio commentator and author of As Seen On TV, a look at American culture as reflected through television of the 1950s, is interviewed by educator and commentator Steve Benson.
Karen Kennelly, CSJ, author of American Catholic Women and President of Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, is interviewed by Margaret Gillespie of Hennepin County Library.