Reader's Corner

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Welcome to Reader's Corner, a weekly radio show hosted by Boise State University president emeritus Bob Kustra that features lively conversations with some of the nation's leading authors about issues and ideas that matter today. Support for this podcast comes from Saint Alphonsus Orthopedic and Sports Medicine

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Scrim: A New Orleans Story of Resilience and Rescue

    An interview with Kaye Courington, author of Scrim: A New Orleans Story of Resilience and Rescue. The illustrated book tells the true story of a scrappy terrier-mix rescue who defied the odds and became an instant hero.

    30 min

  2. 13 DEC

    Tim Weiner

    An interview with Tim Weiner, acclaimed journalist and author of the new book, The Mission. The book is comprehensive look at the CIA in the 21st century, based on interviews with six former CIA directors and scores of spies and station chiefs.

    30 min

  3. 6 DEC

    The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine

    An interview with Alexander Vindman, author of The Folly of Realism. The book offers a chilling analysis of how Western indecision made possible the return of brutal Russian expansionism with terrifying consequences.

    30 min

  4. 29 NOV

    A Certain Amount of Madness: The Life Politics and Legacies of Thomas Sankara

    An interview with Amber Murrey, author of A Certain Amount of Madness. Published on the 30th anniversary of his assassination, the book illustrates how Thomas Sankara’s legacy continues to provide lessons and hope for decolonisation struggles today.

    30 min

  5. 22 NOV

    Encore: Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism and What Comes Next, Part II

    An interview with Bradley Onishi, author of Preparing for War. The book is an engrossing account of the years-long campaign of White Christian nationalism that led to the insurrection of January 6. Note: This is the second half of a two-part interview. This is also an encore edition of Reader’s Corner - the episode originally aired in March 2023.

    32 min

  6. 15 NOV

    Encore: Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism and What Comes Next, Part I - Encore

    An interview with Bradley Onishi, author of Preparing for War. The book is an engrossing account of the years-long campaign of White Christian nationalism that led to the insurrection of January 6.  Note: This is the first half of a two-part interview.

    30 min

  7. 8 NOV

    Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, A True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins

    An interview with Barbara Demick, author of the new book, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove. The book tells the heartbreaking story of twin sisters torn apart by China’s one-child policy and the rise of international adoption.

    30 min

  8. 1 NOV

    We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution

    An interview with Jill Lepore, celebrated historian and author of We the People. The book offers a totally new look at the history of the U.S. Constitution, by amendment and interpretation.

    30 min
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Welcome to Reader's Corner, a weekly radio show hosted by Boise State University president emeritus Bob Kustra that features lively conversations with some of the nation's leading authors about issues and ideas that matter today. Support for this podcast comes from Saint Alphonsus Orthopedic and Sports Medicine

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  • Creator
    Bob Kustra
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2025
  • Episodes
    478
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Reader's Corner

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