Dec 28, 2020
In 1864, two newspapers published a call, allegedly from President Lincoln, for the conscription of 400,000 more Union soldiers to the Civil War. But it was a hoax. The fake news and what happened next is the subject of guest Elizabeth “Biz” Mitchell’s new book Lincoln’s Lie. We talk about journalism during...
Dec 21, 2020
Meowy Christmas! On this special holiday episode of Write About Now, we take a deep dive into the fuzzy world of felines. Guest Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM is a veterinary behavior specialist and author of the new book Decoding Your Cat. She explains common cat behaviors, such as purring, meowing, and even loving, to help...
Dec 21, 2020
Meowy Christmas! On this special holiday episode of Write About Now, we take a deep dive into the fuzzy world of felines. Guest Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM is a veterinary behavior specialist and author of the new book Decoding Your Cat. She explains common cat behaviors, such as purring, meowing, and even loving, to help...
Dec 14, 2020
Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Maslin Nir talks about her new coming-of-age memoir, Horse Crazy, which explores why she and so many others are completely obsessed with horses. We learn about her life growing up as an outsider in the insular world of New York City's elite. From riding to writing, Nir also takes us...
Dec 8, 2020
2020 is the year of the cult. TV shows, documentaries, bestsellers, and podcasts flood popular culture with stories of charismatic leaders and their brainwashed followers. The word is even being used to describe Donald Trump and his conspiracy-loving acolytes. But what is a cult? How do they work and why do...