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On today's show, Tom Knoblauch is in conversation with Geitner Simmons, author of the new book "Android Run" a sci-fi thriller with a heavy dose of satire to discuss the societal role of fiction and journalism, and the pervasive absurdity no one can escape.

On today's show, Daniel Knowles makes the case that cars are ruining the world while making us unhappy and unhealthy — the subject of his new book "Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It."

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Hollywood icon Fred Astaire was born in Omaha in 1899 and went on to star in a number of highly acclaimed musicals. You may not know that Fred Astaire had a sister, Adele Astaire, who was also a successful dancer. Eliza Knight's new novel "Starring Adele Astaire" delves into the life and career of an overlooked historical figure.

On today's show, author, teacher and education policy advocate Jessica Lander is in conversation with Maria Corpuz about her new book "Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education."

On today’s show, Megan Tady is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about her new book, "Super Bloom," which balances tragedy, humor, and insight on how we move forward and reinvent ourselves through art.

On today's show, Ethan Warren is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about his new book "The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha."

On today’s show, Jay Jackson is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about his new book, "Decent Discourse: Saving Your Country By Loving Your (Wrong?) Neighbor."

Iowa author Sean Doolittle discusses our cultural fascination with billionaires, the urge to disconnect, and his new novel "Device Free Weekend."

Jody Keisner’s memoir "Under My Bed" is an exploration of anxiety, control, fear, and ritual. In this conversation with Tom Knoblauch, Keisner discusses anxiety, the craft of memoir, self-exploration and her writing process.