The On The Bookshelf Podcast

Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Newt Gingrich on the 2020 sections

Speaking from Italy, where his wife is Ambassador to the Vatican States, retired university professor of history, author of over 40 books, and former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Newt Gingrich talks about the future of the GOP and America.

Tribute to the legendary Carl Reiner (interview in 2014)

One of my favorite interviews in 30 years of this show was in 2014 when I interviewed TV legend Carl Reiner about his latest autobiography, "I Remember Me". He was charming, personable, and extremely funny, a joy to interview.

former Boston Globe reporter and celebrated author Larry Tye on legacy of Joe McCarthy

The new book is "Demagogue", and gives a balanced look at the short and explosive political career of US Senator Joe McCarthy in the early 1950s. 

William Hazelgrove on the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and its amazing influence

Pre-fab houses and "dry wall"? A legacy of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Community action to undo the notoriety of mobster Al Capone? Ditto. It's a fascinating story!

Alexander Hamilton biography tells his incredible story!

Martha Brockenbraugh in a 2018 bio of the Founding Father now celebrated on. Broadway