Harry Greene of Cornell talks about his life as a snake biologist.

Rebecca Solnit and Rebecca Snedeker discuss their new atlas of New Orleans.

Gordon Young discusses the history and current status of his hometown, Flint, Michigan.

Nathan Schneider discusses the history of people trying to prove the existence of God.

John Goodman discusses a series of interviews with bassist Charles Mingus.

Guthrie Ramsey discusses the life and work of jazz pianist Bud Powell.

Sabine Heinlein discusses the post-incarceration lives of three convicted murderers.

Leslie C. Bell discusses the paradox of sexual freedom for women in their 20's.

An interview with Joshua Bloom about the history and politics of the Black Panther Party.