Ellen Barry, a New York Times correspondent based in Russia, discusses the sensational discovery of Russian spies living false suburban American lives. Barry explains the aims behind the suburban spies, the confusion created by the seeming lack of espionage exercised by such spies, and the high status held by Russian spies in the eyes of their homeland.

Original Air Date: 06-30-2010

Newsweek columnist Johnathan Alter speaks with David Lewis about his newest book The Promise: President Obama Year One. The book follows the first year of Obama’s presidency and what he did and didn’t accomplish. The book includes interviews with all the members of Obama’s administration and cabinet.

Original Air Date: 06-17-2010

Acclaimed and best-selling author Sue Miller talks about her latest novel, The Lake Shore Limited. Miller’s previous books include The Senator’s Wife, Lost in the Forest, The World Below, and While I Was Gone.

Original Air Date: 06-11-2010

David speaks with Mary Tillman, mother of the former NFL star Pat Tillman who died while serving in Afghanistan. Pat was an NFL running back who left football to join the army after 9-11. He was killed in Afghanistan from friendly fire. But his parents were told that he was killed by the enemy. This misinformation became the subject of much controversy. Mary Tillman has recently written a book about her experience titled Boots on the Ground By Dusk.

Original Air Date: 06-1-2010

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