http://www.klru.org/overheard en-us 2015 KLRU-TV Overheard with Evan Smith brings you in-depth interviews with today's most fascinating public figures. You'll meet politicians, authors, artists, actors, journalists, businesspeople, and anyone who's at the center of things. KLRU-TV Overheard with Evan Smith brings you in-depth interviews with today's most fascinating public figures. You'll meet politicians, authors, artists, actors, journalists, businesspeople, and anyone who's at the center of things. Join us for smart conversations with the country's most interesting people, always with an eye toward the news and always with a sense of humor. Overheard with Evan Smith brings you in-depth interviews with today's most fascinating public figures. You'll meet politicians, authors, artists, actors, journalists, businesspeople, and anyone who's at the center of things. Join us for smart conversations with the country's most interesting people, always with an eye toward the news and always with a sense of humor. Overheard with Evan Smith admin@klru.org no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author Anne Lamott talks about her writing process, Christian faith and 2018 book, Almost Everything: Notes on Hope. Anne Lamott writes and speaks about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus. But armed with self-effacing humor – she is laugh-out-loud funny – and ruthlessly honest. Her new book is Almost Everything: Notes on Hope. Lamott is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Hallelujah Anyway; Small Victories; Stitches; Help, Thanks, Wow; Some Assembly Required; Grace (Eventually); Plan B; Bird by Bird; and Traveling Mercies, as well as several novels, including Imperfect Birds and Rosie. A past recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee to the California Hall of Fame, Lamott lives in Northern California. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/anne-lamott/ Thu, 8 November 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, journalist and author Lawrence O’Donnell discusses the modern news landscape, his various writing endeavors and his show "The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell." Lawrence O’Donnell hosts “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” on MSNBC. His background in politics, entertainment and news, leads to lively discussions as he addresses the biggest issues and most compelling stories of the day. Among other political positions, O’Donnell served as Senior Advisor to Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan from 1989 through 1992. He is an Emmy Award-winning executive producer and writer for the NBC series “The West Wing,” and creator and executive producer of the NBC series, “Mister Sterling.” Born in Boston, O’Donnell is a graduate of Harvard College. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/lawrence-odonnell/ Thu, 1 November 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, director and screenwriter Andrew Bujalski talks indie filmmaking, screenwriting, and his latest film, Support the Girls. Andrew Bujalski’s first feature film, Funny Ha Ha, was called one of the most influential films of the ’00s by New York Times critic A.O. Scott. He has also written and directed the films Mutual Appreciation, Beeswax, Computer Chess, and Results, which have played festivals worldwide including Sundance, Berlin, and the 2014 Whitney Biennial. The Boston Globe describes him as “unerringly polite and somewhat disheveled.” His latest film, Support the Girls, premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/andrew-bujalski/ Thu, 25 October 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry talks about climate change, his military service in the U.S. Navy, and his 2018 memoir, Every Day is Extra. John Kerry has served most of his adult life in public service – as Navy lieutenant in combat in Vietnam, a prosecutor, lieutenant governor, Democratic nominee for president of the United States, five-term senator, and U.S. Secretary of State. He has been witness to and participant in some of the most important events of our recent history. His latest book, “Every Day Is Extra,” is a revealing memoir where he acknowledges faults, mistakes, and lessons learned the hard way. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/john-kerry/ Thu, 18 October 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, attorney Michael Avenatti talks about the high-profile cases he has been involved with in recent years, his feelings towards President Trump, and his potential bid for President of the United States in 2020. Michael Avenatti is an attorney and entrepreneur who routinely appears on broadcast and print media as a commentator on a range of legal issues. He has represented parties in a number of lawsuits that have gained international media attention, including cases brought against Donald Trump, the National Football League, various celebrity defendants, high-ranking business executives and Fortune 100 companies. He is also a professional race car driver, having participated in races across the United States and Europe. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/michael-avenatti/ Thu, 11 October 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer talks about his tenure in the Trump administration and his book, The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President. Sean Spicer is the former White House Press Secretary in the Trump administration. He is the founder and President of RigWil LLC, a strategic consulting firm that provides insights to C-suite corporate and association executives. His book The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President was released in July of 2018. A husband and father of two, Spicer resides in Virginia. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/sean-spicer/ Thu, 4 October 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author/reporter Amy Chozick talks about covering Hillary Clinton for the past 10 years, why she thinks Clinton lost the 2016 presidential election, and her 2018 best-selling book, Chasing Hillary. Amy Chozick is a New York-based writer-at-large for The New York Times and a frequent contributor to The Times Magazine, writing about the personalities and power struggles in business, politics and media. Most recently she led the paper’s coverage of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. She is the author of Chasing Hillary, a memoir from HarperCollins. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/amy-chozick/ Thu, 21 June 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, singer-songwriter Lee Ann Womack talks about growing up in East Texas, modern country music, and her 2017 album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone. Lee Ann Womack is a country music singer and songwriter who came to fame in 2000 with her single I Hope You Dance. Womack has won five Academy of Country Music Awards, six Country Music Association Awards and one Grammy Award and has sold over six million albums. Her latest album, titled The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone, is a hybrid of country, soul, gospel and blues. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/lee-ann-womack/ Thu, 7 June 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, activist/author Cecile Richards talks about her time at Planned Parenthood, activism in the 21st century, and her 2018 memoir, Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead. Cecile Richards is a national leader for women’s rights and social and economic justice. As President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund for more than a decade, Richards has worked to increase affordable access to reproductive health care. After starting her career as a labor organizer, working with women earning minimum wage, she went on to start her own grassroots organizations, and later served as Deputy Chief of Staff to House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. In 2011 and 2012, Richards was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/cecile-richards/ Thu, 31 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author Junot Díaz talks about incorporating experiences from his own life into his novels, the power of literature, and his 2018 children’s book, Islandborn. Junot Díaz is the author of the critically acclaimed Drown; The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award; and This Is How You Lose Her, a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist. A graduate of Rutgers University, Díaz is currently the fiction editor at Boston Review and the Rudge and Nancy Allen Professor of Writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/junot-diaz/ Thu, 24 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, journalist Michael Schmidt talks about the many high-profile stories he has written, the media’s role in politics and covering the Trump administration. Michael Schmidt is a reporter for The New York Times and contributor for MSNBC. Schmidt is known for his investigative reporting and coverage of Trump. In 2015, Schmidt broke the news of Hillary Clinton’s personal email usage for government business. He also was the first to report the James Comey memo on Trump’s orders to drop the Michael Flynn investigation. Before working for The Times, Schmidt worked at The Boston Globe. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/michael-schmidt/ Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio talks about local government, youth participation in politics and the Trump administration. Bill de Blasio is the 109th Mayor of New York City. Since assuming office in 2014, Mayor de Blasio has worked on initiatives including Pre-K for All, Paid Sick Leave and Housing New York. Previously, Mayor de Blasio served as regional director at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and as head of Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2000 for the U.S. Senate. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/bill-de-blasio/ Thu, 10 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, actor/author Sean Penn talks about his film career, receiving criticism, and his 2018 novel, Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff. Sean Penn is an actor, producer, director and writer. He is best known for his roles in Mystic River, I Am Sam and Milk. Penn has worked on over 100 theater and film productions and has been nominated for five Academy Awards, a Directors Guild and Writers Guild Award, and won two Oscars. His written work has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times and The San Francisco Chronicle. His first novel is titled Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff: A Novel. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/sean-penn/ Thu, 3 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, CNN anchor Jake Tapper talks about the modern news landscape, hosting CNN’s The Lead, and his 2018 novel, The Hellfire Club. CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper joined the network in January 2013. Tapper currently hosts a one-hour weekday program, The Lead with Jake Tapper, which debuted in March 2013, and has hosted CNN’s Sunday morning show, State of the Union, since June 2015. Tapper has won a number of awards, including a 2017 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism, the Los Angeles Press Club’s Presidents Award for Impact on Media, and The Canadian Journalism Foundation’s Tribute to Exemplary Journalism. His debut novel, The Hellfire Club, will hit the shelves in April 2018. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jake-tapper/ Thu, 26 April 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, political columnist Ana Marie Cox talks about her interview process, faith, and podcast, With Friends Like These. Ana Marie Cox is a political columnist and culture critic. She conducts the “Talk” interviews featured in The New York Times Magazine. She also hosts “With Friends Like These,” a podcast from Crooked Media. She was the senior political correspondent for MTV News from 2016 until they pivoted to video. Since starting the political blog Wonkette in 2004, she has worked at outlets including Time magazine, GQ, Air America, and The Guardian. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ana-marie-cox/ Thu, 19 April 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author Walter Mosley talks about writing crime fiction, book-to-movie adaptations and incorporating racial issues into his storytelling. Walter Mosley is a best-selling author. A Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America, he has won numerous awards, including the Anisfield-Wolf Award, a Grammy, a PEN USA’s Lifetime Achievement Award and several NAACP Image awards. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Mosley’s short fiction has appeared in a wide array of publications, including The New Yorker, GQ, Esquire, The Los Angeles Times Magazine and Playboy, and his nonfiction has been published in The New York Times Book Review, The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek and The Nation. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/walter-mosely/ Thu, 12 April 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Congressman Seth Moulton talks about his work as a U.S. representative, the Democratic Party and the Trump administration. Seth Moulton is a former Marine Corps officer and currently represents the 6th District of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served four tours in Iraq as an infantry platoon commander in the Marines. After returning home, he earned joint graduate degrees in business and public policy before running for Congress in 2014. Congressman Moulton is currently focused on creating a new economic agenda and recruiting and supporting service veterans running for Congress in key swing districts across the country. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/seth-moulton/ Thu, 5 April 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author Sally Kohn talks about media, bias and the research she conducted for her 2018 book, “The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity.” Sally Kohn is a writer, activist and political commentator. She hosts the State of Resistance podcast and frequently appears on CNN as a political commentator. Kohn has written for the Washington Post, the New York Times, New York Magazine and many more. She has given multiple TED talks, garnering over 3 million views. Kohn’s latest book is titled The Opposite of Hate. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/sally-kohn/ Thu, 29 March 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author Amy Bloom talks about her writing process, background in psychotherapy and latest novel, White Houses. Amy Bloom is the author of two New York Times best-sellers, three collections of short stories, a children’s book and a collection of essays. She has been a nominee for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Bloom has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, O Magazine and Vogue. Her latest novel is titled White Houses. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/amy-bloom/ Thu, 22 March 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, journalist Joan Walsh talks about the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the current state of the Democratic Party, and President Trump. Joan Walsh is The Nation’s National Affairs Correspondent and a CNN political analyst. She is the author of What’s the Matter With White People? Finding Our Way in the Next America, which the Philadelphia Daily News called “one of the best books of 2012 – and even more relevant now.” She served as Salon magazine’s first editor-in-chief for six years. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/joan-walsh/ Thu, 15 March 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard with Evan Smith, poet and activist talks about her long career, hip-hop and poetry, and reflects on the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007. Nikki Giovanni is a poet, writer, activist and educator. Her works cover everything from race and social issues to children’s literature. She has received the Langston Hughes Medal, the Rosa Parks Woman of Courage Award, the NAACP Image Award, more than 20 honorary degrees from national colleges and universities and a Grammy nomination. In 2005, Oprah Winfrey named her one of the top 25 Living Legends. Her latest collection of poems is titled A Good Cry. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/nikki-giovanni/ Thu, 8 March 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard with Evan Smith, journalist Yamiche Alcindor talks about covering the 2016 election, working for The New York Times and her newest gig at PBS NewsHour. Yamiche Alcindor is the White House correspondent for the PBS NewsHour and a contributor for NBC and MSNBC. Before joining NewsHour, she worked as a national political reporter for The New York Times where she covered Congress and wrote about the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies on working class people and people of color. She earned a master’s degree in broadcast news and documentary filmmaking from New York University and a bachelor’s in English, government and African American studies from Georgetown University. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/yamiche-alcindor/ Thu, 15 February 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker discusses his latest book, covering the Trump presidency, and the future of journalism. Peter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times and a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. He has covered the presidencies of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and is currently covering President Donald Trump. Before joining The Times in 2008 he spent 20 years writing for The Washington Post. Baker has written four books. His most recent is titled Obama: The Call of History. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/peter-baker/ Thu, 1 February 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Khizr Khan talks about his son’s death, speaking at the Democratic National Convention and what he thinks it means to be a patriot. Khizr Khan is the Gold Star father, author, and a Constitutional Rights Advocate. He attended Punjab University Law School in Pakistan before moving to the US where he attended Harvard Law. In 2016, he and his wife Ghazala spoke at the Democratic National Convention. Khan’s latest book is titled An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/khizr-khan/ Thu, 25 January 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, actor John Hodgman talks about his latest book, Vacationland, his beard and comedy. John Hodgman is an author, comedian and actor. His books The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require and That Is All have all been New York Times best sellers. Hodgman has appeared on The Daily Show, hosts the Judge John Hodgman podcast and has a weekly column in The New York Times Magazine. His latest book is titled Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/john-hodgman/ Thu, 11 January 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Kurt Andersen talks about the Trump presidency, the media landscape and his latest book You Can’t Spell America Without Me. Kurt Andersen is a critically acclaimed writer and host of the public radio program Studio 360. He has written many novels including national bestseller and New York Times Notable Book of the year Turn of the Century, and the New York Times bestseller Heyday. His latest novels are titled Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History and You Can’t Spell America Without Me, a parody on Donald Trump’s first year as president co-written with Alec Baldwin. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/kurt-andersen/ Thu, 4 January 2018 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Richard Linklater talks about his latest film, Last Flag Flying, working with Laurence Fishburne and the horrors of war. Richard Linklater is a writer and director. He is best known for his films Dazed and Confused, Boyhood, Slacker and Everybody Wants Some. Linklater is the Artistic Director and founder of the Austin Film Society. He has won a Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice Movie Awards and BAFTAs for Best Director and Best Picture. Linklater currently lives and works in Austin, Texas. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/richard-linklater-2/ Thu, 28 December 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author Walter Isaacson talks about his latest book, Leonardo da Vinci. Walter Isaacson is an author, Professor of History at Tulane, and the former CEO of the Aspen Institute, chairman of CNN, and editor of Time magazine. He has written many biographies including Einstein: His Life and Universe, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life and most recently, Leonardo da Vinci. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/walter-isaacson/ Thu, 21 December 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, author Helen Thrope talks about her latest book The Newcomers, long-form journalism and her experience as First Lady of Colorado. Helen Thorpe is an author and journalist who has been a staff writer for the New York Observer, The New Yorker, and Texas Monthly. She has also been published in the New York Times Magazine, Slate and numerous other publications. Her radio stories have aired on This American Life and Sound Print. Her latest book is titled The Newcomers. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/helen-thorpe/ Thu, 14 December 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard with Evan Smith, author Nicole Krauss talks about her latest novel Forest Dark, the role literature plays in our lives and her creative process. Nicole Krauss is the author of Great House, a finalist for the National Book Award; the New York Times bestseller The History of Love and most recently Forest Dark. She was selected as one of Granta’s Best Young American Novelists in 2007 and named to The New Yorker’s “Twenty Under Forty” list in 2010. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/nicole-krauss/ Thu, 7 December 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith On this episode of Overheard, comedian Jim Gaffigan talks about his latest movie, Chappaquiddick, being a clean comic and taking his family on the road. Jim Gaffigan is a Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer and two-time New York Times best-selling author. He is currently on his Noble Ape international arena and theater comedy tour. This year he premiered his fifth one hour stand up special, Cinco, on Netflix. His latest film is titled Chappaquiddick. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jim-gaffigan/ Thu, 30 November 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Bob Schieffer talks about his latest book, President Trump and the changing news landscape. Bob Schieffer is a CBS News political contributor and the former host of CBS’ Face the Nation. Schieffer has won eight Emmys, an Edward R. Murrow Award, a Paul White Award and in 2008 he was named a living legend by the Library of Congress. His latest book, Overload: Finding Truth in the Deluge of News, was released in October of 2017. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/bob-schieffer/ Thu, 16 November 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard with Evan Smith, Pete Buttigieg talks about what called him to serve as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, his previous military service and how to bring about change in your local government. Pete Buttigieg is the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. He was elected in 2011 at the age of 29, making him the youngest mayor of a city with over 100,000 residents in the U.S. The Washington Post called him “the most interesting mayor you’ve never heard of” and he was named national Mayor of the Year by GovFresh.com. Buttigieg also serves as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/pete-buttigieg/ Thu, 9 November 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Jason Kander talks about voter suppression laws, the 2016 presidential election, and why he decided to run for office. Jason Kander is a former Army Captain, Missouri’s 39th Secretary of State and the president of Let America Vote, an organization that fights against voter suppression laws. In 2016, Kander ran for the U.S. Senate in Missouri. At over $75 million, his campaign was the most expensive Senate race in state history. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jason-kander/ Thu, 2 November 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overherad, Ben Domenech talks about President Trump, what it means to be conservative and changing public policy. Ben Domenech is the publisher of The Federalist, host of The Federalist Radio Hour, and writes The Transom, a daily subscription newsletter for political insiders. He co-founded Redstate and co-hosted Coffee & Markets, an award-winning economic podcast. His writing has been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Beast, Politico, Commentary, Reason, and GQ, and he appears regularly on Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and CBS’s Face The Nation. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ben-domenech/ Thu, 26 October 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Katy Tur talks about her latest book, Unbelievable, her experience covering the Trump campaign, and the role the media played in the election. Katy Tur is a correspondent for NBC News and an anchor for MSNBC. Tur is the recipient of a 2017 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Her latest book, Unbelievable, reflects on her coverage of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. She currently lives in New York City. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/katy-tur/ Thu, 19 October 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Sen. Al Franken talks about his latest book, Giant of the Senate, his transition from comedy to politics, and the current political climate. Al Franken is the U.S. Senator of Minnesota. Before running for the Senate, Sen. Franken spent 37 years as a comedy writer, author and radio talk show host. He is best known for his stint on Saturday Night Live during the 1970s and 1980s. Sen. Franken was first elected to the US Senate in 2008, and re-elected in 2014. His latest book, Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, was a New York Times Best Seller. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/al-franken/ Thu, 12 October 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, Lyle Lovett talks about his greatest hits, the transformative power of music, and plans for future records. Lyle Lovett is a singer, composer and actor. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lovett has released 14 albums that fuse elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues. He has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best country Album. Lovett was also named Texas State Musician. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/lyle-lovett/ Thu, 5 October 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, former Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown reflects on the 2016 Dallas shooting that left five police officers dead and seven other wounded, talks about the experience of writing his first book and the current state of police-community relations in America. David Brown is a thirty-three-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, from which he retired as chief in October 2016. Now a correspondent for ABC News, he is also an adviser for Texas organizations focused on positively influencing early childhood education efforts, mental health awareness and treatment, and assistance for formerly incarcerated persons. His first book titled Called to Rise hits shelves this June. http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/david-o-brown/ Thu, 22 June 2017 12:00:00 -0500 26:46 no Thu, 16 June 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/julian-castro/ no In this episode of Overheard, Julián Castro reflects on his time as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, his plans for the future and a potential 2020 run for President. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Julián Castro served as the 16th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017. Before moving to Washington, Castro served as Mayor of San Antonio from 2009 to 2014. He currently lives in San Antonio with his family. 26:46 Thu, 8 June 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/gary-kelly/ no In this episode of Overheard, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly discusses the future of air travel, Southwest’s keys to success and the future of the company. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Gary Kelly serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Airlines. In Kelly’s 30 years at Southwest he has worked as a controller, Chief Financial Officer, VP of Finance, Executive VP and CFO before being promoted to CEO in 2004. In 2017 Kelly was recognized as one of the top five underrated CEOs by Fortune magazine. 26:46 Thu, 25 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/matt-lewis/ no In this episode of Overheard, columnist, political commentator and author Matt Lewis discusses the 2016 election and what it means to be conservative in today’s America. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Matt Lewis is a senior columnist at The Daily Beast and a CNN political commentator. Lewis has written for GQ, The Washington Post, Politico and many more. Previously, Lewis worked as a senior contributor for The Daily Caller and a columnist for AOL’s Politics Daily. He has been named one of the “50 Best Conservative Columnists” by RightWingNews for the past four years. 26:46 Thu, 11 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/nancy-pelosi/ no In this episode of Overheard, US House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi talks about her first meeting with President Trump, tax and health care reform and her optimism for the future. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Nancy Pelosi is the Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives in the 115th Congress. From 2007 to 2011, she served as the first woman Speaker of the House, and she has led House Democrats for more than a decade. Pelosi led the Congress in passing health care reform, key investments in college aid, clean energy and innovation, and initiatives to help small businesses and veterans. 26:46 Thu, 20 April 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/timothy-simons/ no In this episode of Overheard with Evan Smith, Timothy Simons talks about the latest season of Veep and what's next for his acting career. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Timothy Simons is an actor, comedian and writer who has gained notoriety for his work on HBO's television series Veep. His role in the series has gained him both an EWwy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. He’s also appeared on The Interview, Christine and most recently Gold. 26:46 Thu, 6 April 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/giancarlo-esposito/ no In this episode of Overheard, Giancarlo Esposito talks about his latest film, This is Your Death, finding your passion and his experience on Breaking Bad. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Giancarlo Esposito is an Emmy-nominated actor best known for playing Gustavo “Gus” Fring on AMC’s Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Esposito starred in movies and TV shows such as The Usual Suspects, The Jungle Book, and Revolution. He won the 2012 Critic’s Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of “Gus” in Breaking Bad. 26:46 Thu, 30 March 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/john-doe/ no In this episode of Overheard, actor and musician John Doe talks about his latest book, the origin of punk rock and the thrill of performing. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith John Doe is an actor and musician who co-founded the Los Angeles punk band X. He has appeared in over 50 films and television productions including Great Balls of Fire!, Roadside Prophets, Roswell and more. His latest book, Under the Big Black Sun, explores the LA punk rock movement and its evolution. 26:46 Thu, 21 March 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/chuck-todd/ no In this episode of Overheard, Chuck Todd discusses President Trump, balanced media and the future of journalism. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Chuck Todd is the moderator of NBC’s Meet The Press. He is also an on-air political analyst for Nightly News with Lester Holt and TODAY, and serves as MSNBC’s go-to for all aspects of the network’s political coverage. In 2005 and 2009, Todd was named one of the Washingtonian’s Best Of Journalists. He has won numerous Emmy Awards for his reporting while at NBC. 26:46 Thu, 21 March 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/dean-baquet/ no In this episode of Overheard, Dan Baquet talks about the changing journalism landscape, media in the age of Trump and the future of The New York Times. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Dean Baquet is the executive editor of the New York Times. He is the first African-American to hold the position. In 1988 Baquet won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of City Council corruption in Chicago. During his nearly 40-year career, Baquet has worked for The Times-Picayune of New Orleans, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. 26:46 Thu, 2 March 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jeff-nichols/ no In this episode of Overheard, Jeff Nichols talks about his latest film Loving, race relations and his future projects. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jeff Nichols is a writer and director whose past works include internationally acclaimed Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter, Mud and Midnight Special. His latest film Loving was released in 2016. It tells the story of the landmark US civil rights case Loving v. Virginia. 26:46 Thu, 9 February 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/katharine-hayhoe/ no In this episode of Overheard, scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks about the intersection of science and faith, climate change and what we as citizens can do to help. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist who studies climate change. In 2014 Time Magazine recognized her as one of the top 100 Most Influential People in the world. Dr. Hayhoe is currently a professor and directs the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University. She also hosts the PBS Digital Studios web series Global Weirding. 26:46 Thu, 26 January 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/deray-mckesson/ no In this episode of Overheard with Evan Smith, activist DeRay Mckesson talks about the 2016 presidential election, the origin and mission of the Black Lives Matter movement and issues America faces today. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith DeRay Mckesson is a civil rights activist and educator. He is a predominant member of the Black Lives Matter movement and was named one of Fortune Magazine’s top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders in 2015. Mckesson is a co-founder of Campaign Zero, a platform to end police violence. 26:46 Thu, 19 January 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/david-fahrenthold/ no In this episode of Overheard, reporter David Fahrenthold reflects on his work during the 2016 presidential campaign, specifically the reporting he did about the Donald J. Trump Foundation. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In this episode of Overheard, reporter David Fahrenthold reflects on his work during the 2016 presidential campaign, specifically the reporting he did about the Donald J. Trump Foundation. Since his time at the Post, he’s covered Congress, the environment and D.C. police. Before graduating Harvard in 2000, Fahrenthold wrote for The Harvard Crimson. 26:46 Thu, 12 January 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/thomas-haden-church/ no In this episode of Overheard, actor Thomas Haden Church talks about his latest role in the HBO series Divorce, working with Sarah Jessica Parker and what it's like to live on a ranch in Texas. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Thomas Haden Church is an actor who first gained attention for six seasons on NBC's sitcom Wings, followed by two seasons starring opposite Debra Messing on Fox's Ned and Stacey. Other film and television roles have included parts in Spider-Man 3, Easy A and most recently the HBO TV series Divorce. 26:46 Thu, 5 January 2017 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/marcus-samuelsson/ no In this episode of Overheard, chef Marcus Samuelsson talks about his latest cookbook, how he got into the business and the secret to making the perfect burger. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Marcus Samuelsson is a chef and restaurateur who has written numerous cookbooks. In 2013, he won the James Beard Foundation award for Writing and Literature related to food. He was the youngest chef ever to receive a three-star restaurant review from the New York Times. His restaurant, Red Rooster, is located in Harlem, NY. His latest book, The Red Rooster Cookbook was released this October. 26:46 Thu, 24 December 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/t-c-boyle/ no In this episode of Overheard, author T.C. Boyle talks about his latest novel The Terranauts, having his books adapted for the big screen and much more. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith T.C. Boyle has published fifteen novels and ten volumes of short stories, including the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning World’s End; The Tortilla Curtain, which was awarded France’s prestigious Prix Médici étranger; and most recently, the New York Times bestseller The Harder They Come. His new novel The Terranauts was released this October. 26:46 Thu, 8 December 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/r-l-stine/ no In this episode of Overheard, author R.L. Stine talks about his latest book Young Scrooge, the origins of his Goosebumps series and his biggest fears. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith R.L. Stine is a novelist, short story writer, and TV producer. He is best known for his children’s horror fiction novels including Goosebumps, Rotten School, and The Nightmare Room series. His books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide and has been on countless bestseller lists. His latest book Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story has just been released. 26:46 Thu, 8 December 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/diane-guerrero/ no In this episode of Overheard, actor Diane Guerrero talks about her new book In the Country We Love: My Family Divided. The book chronicles her childhood experience -- the deportation of her undocumented parents at the age of 14. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Diane Guerrero is an actor on the hit shows Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin. She volunteers with the nonprofit Immigrant Legal Resource Center, as well as with Mi Familia Vota, an organization that promotes civic involvement. She has been named an Ambassador for Citizenship and Naturalization by the White House. Her first book, In the Country We Love, recently hit the shelves. 26:46 Mon, 24 October 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/steve-kornacki/ no In this episode of Overheard, Steve Kornacki discusses the role media plays in politics and the 2016 Presidential election. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Steve Kornacki is a host and political correspondent for MSNBC. He has written for Salon.com, The New York Observer, The Wall Street Journal, The new York Times and many other publications. Steve currently anchors the 4pm hour of MSNBC Live. 26:46 Mon, 17 October 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/evan-mcmullin/ no Evan McMullin is a former CIA officer who is currently running as an Independent candidate for President of the United States. McMullin joined the CIA in 2001, spearheading numerous counter-terrorism and intelligence operations. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Evan McMullin is a former CIA officer who is currently running as an Independent candidate for President of the United States. McMullin joined the CIA in 2001, spearheading numerous counter-terrorism and intelligence operations. After completing his CIA service in 2011, McMullin joined the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. 26:46 Mon, 10 October 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/maureen-dowd/ no In this episode of Overheard, Maureen Dowd talks about the current political climate, the role of the media in shaping the 2016 election, and her latest book titled The Year of Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Maureen Dowd is a best-selling author and a columnist for The New York Times. In 1999 Dowd won the Pulitzer Prize for her columns on the Monica Lewinsky scandal during the Clinton administration. Her most recent book is The Year of Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics. 26:46 Mon, 3 October 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/gloria-steinem/ no In this episode of Overheard, Gloria Steinem discusses the issues our country faces today -- race relations, gender inequalities and the current political climate. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Gloria Steinem is a writer, lecturer, political activist and feminist organizer. She is particularly interested in the shared origins of sex and race caste systems, gender roles and child abuse as roots of violence. She now lives in New York City and has just finished a book detailing her more than thirty years on the road as a feminist organizer. 26:46 Mon, 27 June 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/kelly-mcevers/ no In this episode of Overheard, Kelly McEvers talks journalism, the role of the media in the 2016 election, and the joys of the job. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Kelly McEvers is the host of NPR’s Embedded and co-host of All Things Considered. McEvers won many awards for her work during the Syrian conflict including a Peabody award, Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia award and Gracie award. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Slate and The Washington Monthly. 26:46 Mon, 27 June 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/shawn-colvin/ no In this episode of Overheard, Shawn Colvin talks about her new collaborative album, what it's like working with Steve Earle, and the modern-day music business. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Shawn Colvin is a singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas. She has won three Grammy awards, including Song of the Year for her hit "Sunny Came Home." Colvin's new album titled Colvin and Earle was released last month. Colvin joined forces with long-time friend and creative partner Steve Earle to create the debut collaborative album. The pair are currently touring across the US. 26:46 Mon, 27 June 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jane-harman/ no Jane Harman is a former US Representative for California’s 36th district. After resigning from Congress in 2011, Harman joined the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars as its first female President and CEO. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jane Harman is a former US Representative for California’s 36th district. After resigning from Congress in 2011, Harman joined the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars as its first female President and CEO. During her nine terms in Congress she served on the Armed Services, Intelligence and Homeland Security committees. 26:46 Mon, 27 June 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/wendy-davis/ no Wendy Davis is a former Democratic State Senator from Fort Worth, Texas. Davis stepped into the national spotlight during her 11-hour filibuster in the summer of 2013. She spoke out in an effort to defeat a controversial abortion bill. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Wendy Davis is a former Democratic State Senator from Fort Worth, Texas. Davis stepped into the national spotlight during her 11-hour filibuster in the summer of 2013. She spoke out in an effort to defeat a controversial abortion bill. In 2014, Davis ran for the Governor of Texas. Davis’ new non-profit organization Deeds Not Words launches this month. The organization is an online network that connects millennial women to resources that help fight gender inequality. 26:46 Mon, 27 June 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/steve-case/ no Steve Case is Co‐Founder of AOL and a venture capitalist. As CEO of Revolution he has backed companies like Zipcar, Sweetgreen and Living Social. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Steve Case is Co‐Founder of AOL and a venture capitalist. As CEO of Revolution he has backed companies like Zipcar, Sweetgreen and Living Social. He’s known as one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and executives, focused on supporting startups. Case is also a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship and was a member of President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. He is author of a new book entitled The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future. 26:46 Mon, 20 June 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/colin-jost/ no Colin Jost is co-anchor of SNL’s “Weekend Update,” alongside Michael Che. This is Colin’s third season in the anchor chair. He was previously co-head writer and a staff writer at SNL. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Colin Jost is co-anchor of SNL’s “Weekend Update,” alongside Michael Che. This is Colin’s third season in the anchor chair. He was previously co-head writer and a staff writer at SNL. Colin has won three Writers Guild Awards, a Peabody Award and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his SNL writing. He writes occasionally for The New Yorker. 26:46 Mon, 31 May 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/bryan-cranston/ no Bryan Cranston is a highly acclaimed actor best known for playing Walter White on AMC’s Breaking Bad. He won back-to-back Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for that role. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Bryan Cranston is a highly acclaimed actor best known for playing Walter White on AMC’s Breaking Bad. He won back-to-back Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for that role. Before winning he’d been nominated for three Emmys and two Golden Globes. Recent film credits include Trumbo, Argo, and the new HBO film All the Way, in which he plays President Lyndon Johnson. Cranston played Johnson in All the Way on Broadway and earned a Tony Award for the role. 26:46 Mon, 13 June 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/tom-hayden/ no Tom Hayden is an anti-war activist and author. Best known for speaking out against the Vietnam War, Hayden has been an activist for more than 50 years. He served 18 years in the California legislature. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Tom Hayden is an anti-war activist and author. Best known for speaking out against the Vietnam War, Hayden has been an activist for more than 50 years. He served 18 years in the California legislature. Today he is a member of the editorial board and a columnist at The Nation and is Director of the Peace and Justice Resource Center in Culver City, California. He’s written more than 20 books and was once married to Jane Fonda. 26:46 Mon, 16 May 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/kara-swisher/ no Kara Swisher is the Executive Editor of Recode, Host of the Recode Decode podcast and Executive Producer of the Code Conference, which brings together technology influencers and CEOs. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Kara Swisher is the Executive Editor of Recode, Host of the Recode Decode podcast and Executive Producer of the Code Conference, which brings together technology influencers and CEOs. Swisher has been covering technology and digital issues since 1997 when she was a reporter in the Wall Street Journal’s San Francisco bureau. 26:46 Mon, 09 May 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jeffrey-goldberg/ no Jeffrey Goldberg is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He won the National Magazine Award for Reporting in 2003 for his reporting on terrorism. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jeffrey Goldberg is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He won the National Magazine Award for Reporting in 2003 for his reporting on terrorism. His 2006 book "Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide" was hailed as one of the best books of that year. Goldberg's most recent Atlantic cover story was “The Obama Doctrine”. 26:46 Mon, 02 May 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/henry-louis-gates-jr/ no Henry Louis Gates Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University, as well as Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Henry Louis Gates Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University, as well as Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research. Dr. Gates is also an author, cultural critic, and filmmaker. He's produced numerous series for PBS including Looking for Lincoln, Many Rivers to Cross: The History of the African American People, and Finding Your Roots, many of which he also hosts. His next documentary series, Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise will air on PBS stations this fall. 26:46 Mon, 25 April 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/anthony-foxx/ no Anthony Foxx is the 17th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Foxx was Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 2009-2013. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Anthony Foxx is the 17th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Foxx was Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 2009-2013. He also served as Charlotte City Council Member At-Large for two terms. While he was mayor, Charlotte extended the city’s light rail system, expanded the airport, made highway improvements, and started a streetcar project. 26:46 Mon, 4 April 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ken-burns/ no Ken Burns is an acclaimed historical documentary filmmaker. His films have won 13 Emmys and two Oscar nominations and he’s been honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Ken Burns is an acclaimed historical documentary filmmaker. His films have won 13 Emmys and two Oscar nominations and he’s been honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award. His films and series, most of which appear on PBS, include The Civil War, The Dust Bowl, and Baseball. His next film, Jackie Robinson, will air on PBS on April 11 and 12 of 2016. 26:46 Mon, 21 March 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ethan-hawke/ no Ethan Hawke is an Academy Award-nominated actor and screenwriter. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Ethan Hawke is an Academy Award-nominated actor and screenwriter. He’s also an author of three novels, including his most recent Rules for a Knight, which The New Yorker called “a hybrid parenting guide and self-help book.” Hawke was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role last year for his performance in Boyhood. In his newest film, “Born to be Blue,” he plays legendary jazz musician Chet Baker. 26:46 Mon, 14 March 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/barack-obama/ no In a special episode of Overheard, Evan sits down with President Barack Obama for a discussion about civic engagement in the 21st Century. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith In a special episode of Overheard, Evan sits down with President Barack Obama for a discussion about civic engagement in the 21st Century. The interview is an excerpt of the Keynote Conversation at the SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, Texas on March 11, 2016. 26:46 Thu, 19 November 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/martin-omalley/ no Martin O’Malley is a 2016 candidate for President. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Martin O’Malley is a 2016 candidate for President. He was the 61st Governor of Maryland, the chair of the Democratic Governors Association and is the former Mayor of Baltimore. We interviewed him in 2015 and for the first time in 2012, just days after President Obama was re-elected. 26:46 Mon, 4 January 2016 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jon-meacham/ no Jon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling, presidential historian. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling, presidential historian. He won the Pulitzer for biography in 2009 with his book American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. Meacham is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of American Lion, Franklin and Winston, and Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. Meacham’s most recent book is Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush. 26:46 Mon, 2 November 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/wendell-pierce/ no Wendell Pierce is an actor, producer, and author, best known for playing Detective Bunk Moreland on HBO’s “The Wire.” KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Wendell Pierce is an actor, producer, and author, best known for playing Detective Bunk Moreland on HBO’s “The Wire.” A New Orleans native, he starred as Antoine Batiste in Treme, the HBO series about the city after Hurricane Katrina. Pierce is a three-time NAACP Image Award Nominee for best actor in a television drama and won the 2008 Image Award for best actor in a television movie. His memoir The Wind in the Reeds: A Storm, A Play, and the City That Would Not Be Broken was recently published. 26:46 Mon, 26 October 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ron-kirk/ no Ambassador Ron Kirk served as the 16th U.S. Trade Representative and served in President Obama’s Cabinet. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Ambassador Ron Kirk served as the 16th U.S. Trade Representative and served in President Obama’s Cabinet. He negotiated trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea, and Russia’s entry into the World Trade Organization. Kirk was the first African-American Mayor of Dallas from 1995-2001, and was appointed Texas Secretary of State by Governor Ann Richards. 26:46 Mon, 2 November 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/margaret-atwood/ no Margaret Atwood is an award-winning author of more than 40 volumes of poetry, children’s literature, fiction, and nonfiction. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Margaret Atwood is an award-winning author of more than 40 volumes of poetry, children’s literature, fiction, and nonfiction. She’s best known for her novels, including The Edible Woman, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Blind Assassin, which won the Booker Prize in 2000. Her newest novel, The Heart Goes Last, was published in September. 26:46 Mon, 12 October 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/mary-lynn-rajskub/ no Mary Lynn Rajskub is a comedian and actress, best known for playing Chloe on Fox’s super‐popular series 24. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Mary Lynn Rajskub is a comedian and actress, best known for playing Chloe on Fox’s super‐popular series 24. She has also appeared on 2 Broke Girls, Californication, Arrested Development, Mr. Show, and as a regular panelist on Chelsea Lately. Rajskub has also been seen in movies, including Safety Not Guaranteed and The Kings of Summer. 26:46 Mon, 5 October 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/thomas-mallon/ no Thomas Mallon is a novelist and critic who has written 9 novels and 7 works of non-fiction. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Thomas Mallon is a novelist and critic who has written 9 novels and 7 works of non-fiction. His 2012 novel Watergate was a finalist for the PEN /​ Faulkner Award. He frequently contributes to The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, and The Atlantic. His newest novel, Finale: A Novel of the Reagan Years was published in September. 26:46 Mon, 28 September 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/robert-reich/ no Robert Reich is a leading expert on work and the economy. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Robert Reich is a leading expert on work and the economy. He served in 3 U.S. administrations, including as Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton and on President Obama’s economic transition advisory board. In 2008 TIME magazine named him one of the 10 most successful cabinet secretaries of the past century. 26:46 Mon, 31 August 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/andy-roddick/ no A dozen years ago, Andy Roddick was the number one men’s tennis player in the world — the last American male to hold that title. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith A dozen years ago, Andy Roddick was the number one men’s tennis player in the world — the last American male to hold that title, and the last to win a Grand Slam singles event. Today he’s a TV sports commentator, and a philanthropist whose namesake foundation is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. 26:46 Mon, 15 June 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/taylor-branch/ no Taylor Branch is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian, and public speaker, best known for his Civil Rights era trilogy America in the King Years. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Taylor Branch is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian, and public speaker, best known for his Civil Rights era trilogy America in the King Years. His other titles include The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President, and The Cartel: Inside the Rise and Imminent Fall of the NCAA. 26:46 Mon, 28 May 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/cokie-roberts/ no Cokie Roberts is a best-selling author, a contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition and a Political Commentator for ABC News. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Cokie Roberts is a best-selling author, a contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition and a Political Commentator for ABC News. She’s won numerous awards, including three Emmys, and was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. 26:46 Mon, 21 May 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/barney-frank/ no Former Congressman Barney Frank represented the Fourth District of Massachusetts for more than three decades. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Former Congressman Barney Frank represented the Fourth District of Massachusetts for more than three decades.One of the most prominent gay politicians in American history, he was the first sitting member of Congress to enter a same-sex marriage. His memoir Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage was recently published. 26:46 Mon, 11 May 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/marc-maron/ no Marc Maron is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcast host. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Marc Maron is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcast host. His podcast “WTF with Marc Maron” is regularly one of the most popular on iTunes. His eponymous IFC show Maron returns this month. 26:46 Mon, 04 May 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/kim-gordon/ no Kim Gordon is a founding member of Sonic Youth and author of the best-selling memoir Girl in a Band. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Kim Gordon is a founding member of Sonic Youth and author of the best-selling memoir Girl in a Band. The memoir chronicles her childhood in California, her time in New York City in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and the rise of Sonic Youth. In addition to being a musician and author, Gordon is a fashion designer, actress and artist. 26:46 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/salman-khan/ no Salman Khan is the founder of Khan Academy. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Salman Khan is the founder of Khan Academy, a non-profit providing online instruction to people all over the world. He began by tutoring his cousins remotely by video. The videos attracted a large YouTube following. Today, Khan Academy is an online learning platform which includes practice exercises, instructional videos, analytics and teacher tools with 15 million registered users. 26:46 Thu, 9 Apr 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/senator-bernie-sanders/ no Bernie Sanders is a United States Senator from Vermont who describes himself as a Socialist, serves as an Independent, and may run for president as a Democrat in 2016. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Bernie Sanders is a United States Senator from Vermont who describes himself as a Socialist, serves as an Independent, and may run for president as a Democrat in 2016. Sanders is the longest-serving Congressional Independent in US history. 26:46 Mon, 6 Apr 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/hendrik-hertzberg/ no Hendrik Hertzberg is a Senior Editor and Staff Writer at The New Yorker. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Hendrik Hertzberg is a Senior Editor and Staff Writer at The New Yorker. His writing for The New Yorker’s The Talk of the Town has been a finalist for the National Magazine Award for Columns and Commentary 6 times, and won the award in 2006. He’s written three books, Politics: Observations and Arguments, ¡Obamanos!: The Birth of a New Political Era, and One Million. 26:46 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/alex-gibney/ no Alex Gibney is an Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Alex Gibney is an Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker. Alex’s film Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief will air on HBO on March 29th. Based on Lawrence Wright’s book by the same name, the film was one of the most talked about at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. 26:46 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/david-axelrod/ no David Axelrod is a political strategist and former Senior Advisor to President Obama. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith David Axelrod is a political strategist and former Senior Advisor to President Obama. Axelrod ran both of President Obama’s campaigns in 2008 and 2012. He’s also worked for a number of other big names in Democratic politics - Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Deval Patrick, and Rahm Emanuel, just to name a few. His memoir, Believer: My Forty Years in Politics, has just been published. 26:46 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/s-c-gwynne/ no S. C. Gwynne is a best-selling author and journalist. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith S. C. Gwynne is a best-selling author and journalist, whose most recent book Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson is a finalist for the 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award. His 2010 book Empire of the Summer Moon was a New York Times best-seller and was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. 26:46 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/william-gibson/ no William Gibson is an acclaimed science fiction novelist, essayist, and screenwriter. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith William Gibson is an acclaimed science fiction novelist, essayist, and screenwriter, known for coining the term “cyberspace.” He has been called the “noir prophet” of the “cyberpunk” community. His 1984 book Neuromancer was the first to win the three top science fiction prizes -- the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Philip K. Dick Memorial Award. Throughout his writing career he has published three trilogies, including The New York Times best-selling Blue Ant series. His newest novel is The Peripheral. 26:46 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/joyce-carol-oates/ no Joyce Carol Oates is one of the most distinguished and critically-acclaimed fiction writers in America. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Joyce Carol Oates is one of the most distinguished and critically-acclaimed fiction writers in America. She is a recipient of the National Medal of Humanities, the National Book Critics Circle Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Book Award, and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction, and has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. 26:46 Mon, 5 Jan 2015 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/james-ellroy/ no James Ellroy is an author known for his noir-style crime fiction. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith James Ellroy is an author known for his noir-style crime fiction, primarily set in Los Angeles. Some of his past works have been adapted into Hollywood successes including the Academy Award-winning L.A. Confidential and The Black Dahlia. His latest novel, Perfidia, is set in Los Angeles during World War II, as Japanese internment camps begin forming. 26:46 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/martin-amis/ no Martin Amis is a celebrated and prolific author. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Martin Amis is a celebrated and prolific author whose credits include London Fields, The Rachel Papers, Time's Arrow and The Information. His fourteenth novel, The Zone of Interest, is a satire set at Auschwitz. It has attracted attention and controversy, especially in Europe. 26:44 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/nicholas-kristof/ no Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, Nicholas Kristof is a journalist, author and op-ed columnist for The New York Times. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, Nicholas Kristof is a journalist, author and op-ed columnist for The New York Times. His books have all been co-written with his wife Sheryl WuDunn and primarily focus on poverty, health, and human rights in the developing world. 26:44 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/katha-pollit/ no Katha Pollitt is an award-winning author and columnist for The Nation. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Katha Pollitt is an award-winning author and columnist for The Nation. Her work of essays surrounding feminism, women’s rights, and politics have been made into books including Reasonable Creatures: Essays on Women and Feminism and Virginity or Death!: And Other Social and Political Issues of Our Time. 26:44 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ross-douthat/ no Ross Douthat is a conservative Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Ross Douthat is a conservative Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times. He joined the Times in 2009, previously working as a senior editor at The Atlantic. He has written a number of books including Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics and Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class. 26:44 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/bob-woodward/ no Bob Woodward is one of America's most prominent investigative reporters and non-fiction writers. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Bob Woodward is one of America's most prominent investigative reporters and non-fiction writers. He currently serves as Associate Editor at The Washington Post, where he has worked since 1971. Woodward worked with Carl Bernstein to investigate and report the Watergate scandal, which lead to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. He has written 16 national best-selling non-fiction books. 26:44 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ian-mcewan/ no Ian McEwan is a critically acclaimed, highly distinguished author. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Ian McEwan is a critically acclaimed, highly distinguished author, whose thirteenth book is the recently published The Children Act. McEwan has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Somerset Maugham Award in 1976, the Man Booker Prize in 1998 for his novel Amsterdam and the WH Smith Literary Award in 2002 for his novel Atonement. 26:44 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/mark-bittman/ no Mark Bittman is an opinion columnist and lead food writer for The New York Times. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Mark Bittman is an opinion columnist and lead food writer for The New York Times. He’s written two books, the best-selling How to Cook Everything and the groundbreaking Vegan Before 6P.M. (VB6), which introduced Americans to the Flexitarian diet. His newest book is How to Cook Everything Fast. 26:44 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/lizz-winstead/ no Lizz Winstead is co-creator, former writer and former correspondent for The Daily Show. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Lizz Winstead is co-creator, former writer and former correspondent for The Daily Show. 26:44 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/lawrence-wright/ no Lawrence Wright is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer for The New Yorker. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Lawrence Wright is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer for The New Yorker. 26:44 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/richard-linklater/ no Richard Linklater is an Academy Award-nominated independent filmmaker. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Richard Linklater is an Academy Award-nominated independent filmmaker. His newest film, Boyhood, was filmed over 12 years with the same cast and is already generating Oscar buzz. 26:44 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/ira-kaplan-and-georgia-hubley/ no Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley are husband-and-wife indie rock pioneers who formed the influential and much-admired band Yo La Tengo three decades ago. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley are husband-and-wife indie rock pioneers who formed the influential and much-admired band Yo La Tengo three decades ago. Their thirteenth album, Fade, was released last year. 26:44 Mon, 5 May 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/noel-wells/ no Noel Wells is a featured player on Saturday Night Live, her first season on the program. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Noel Wells is a featured player on Saturday Night Live, her first season on the program. In 2010 she moved to Los Angeles and appeared in numerous online comedy videos. Her self-produced sketch videos have over 12 million views on YouTube. 26:44 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/russell-gold/ no Gold was part of the Journal's reporting team on the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill and explosion of the Deepwater Horizon. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Russell Gold is the Senior Energy Reporter at The Wall Street Journal and author of the new book The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World. Gold was part of the Journal's reporting team on the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill and explosion of the Deepwater Horizon. 26:44 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/martin-baron/ no Martin Baron is Executive Editor of The Washington Post, overseeing the Post's print and digital news operations. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Martin Baron is Executive Editor of The Washington Post, overseeing the Post's print and digital news operations. The Post was recently awarded two Pulitzer Prizes. Before joining the Post, Baron was editor of The Boston Globe for 11 years. 26:44 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jeffrey-tambor/ no Jeffrey Tambor is a six-time Emmy-nominated actor best known for playing two of the greatest characters ever to grace a television screen: Hank Kingsley in The Larry Sanders Show and George Bluth Sr. in Arrested Development. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jeffrey Tambor is a six-time Emmy-nominated actor best known for playing two of the greatest characters ever to grace a television screen: Hank Kingsley in The Larry Sanders Show and George Bluth Sr. in Arrested Development. He recently starred in Amazon’s web-only pilot Transparent. 26:44 Mon, 7 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/brian-stelter/ no Brian Stelter is CNN's Senior Media Correspondent and host of Reliable Sources. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Brian Stelter is CNN's Senior Media Correspondent and host of Reliable Sources. Stelter joined CNN in November after six years at The New York Times, where he covered the television and digital media industries. Stelter also wrote the New York Times best-seller Top of the Morning, which uncovers the darker side of morning television. 26:44 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jason-schwartzman/ no Jason Schwartzman is an actor and musician whose credits include the HBO series Bored to Death and the films Rushmore... KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jason Schwartzman is an actor and musician whose credits include the HBO series Bored to Death and the films Rushmore, I Heart Huckabees, Funny People, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and, now in theaters, The Grand Budapest Hotel. 26:44 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/joel-klein/ no Joel Klein has been called one of the most influential people in public education. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Joel Klein has been called one of the most influential people in public education. He was chancellor of New York City schools for eight years under Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He is the current CEO for Amplify, the educational division of News Corp. 26:44 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/kevin-nealon/ no Kevin Nealon is a comedian and actor who spent 9 years on Saturday Night Live, including three as the anchor of Weekend Update, and 7 seasons in the cast of the Showtime series Weeds. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Kevin Nealon is a comedian and actor who spent 9 years on Saturday Night Live, including three as the anchor of Weekend Update, and 7 seasons in the cast of the Showtime series Weeds. 26:44 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/mary-matalin-james-carville/ no Mary Matalin and James Carville are the odd couple of American politics — a diehard Republican and a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Mary Matalin and James Carville are the odd couple of American politics — a diehard Republican and a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat happily married despite their famous ideological differences. Their latest book is "Love and War: Twenty Years, Three Presidents, Two Daughters and One Louisiana Home." 26:44 Mon, 3 Feb 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/lucinda-williams/ no Lucinda Williams is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, whose highly acclaimed self-titled album, Lucinda Williams, was released 25 years ago this month. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Lucinda Williams is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, whose highly acclaimed self-titled album, Lucinda Williams, was released 25 years ago this month. That album featured the song Passionate Kisses, later performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter and which earned Williams a Grammy for Best Country Song in 1994. 26:44 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/amy-tan/ no Amy Tan is the author of three best-selling novels including her 1989 novel The Joy Luck Club. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Amy Tan is the author of three best-selling novels including her 1989 novel The Joy Luck Club. Her newest novel, The Valley of Amazement, was published in November and is already on The New York Times best-seller list. The editors of The New York Times Book Review also named it a 2013 Notable Book. Tan co-produced and co-wrote the screenplay of The Joy Luck Club movie, released in 1993. Millions of copies of her books are in print and they have been translated into thirty languages. 26:44 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/john-sayles/ no John Sayles is an Academy Award-nominated writer and director. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith John Sayles is an Academy Award-nominated writer and director whose credits include Lone Star, Passion Fish, The Brother From Another Planet and The Return of the Secaucus Seven. His 18th film, Go For Sisters, was recently released. 26:44 Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is the coolest astrophysicist in the universe and a nerd rockstar. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of National History and the host of the new documentary series Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey. Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/neil-degrasse-tyson/ no Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is the coolest astrophysicist in the universe and a nerd rockstar. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is the coolest astrophysicist in the universe and a nerd rockstar. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of National History and the host of the new documentary series Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey. 26:44 Mon, 6 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/doris-kearns-goodwin/ no Doris Kearns Goodwin is a best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Doris Kearns Goodwin is a best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Her latest book, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism is a riveting history of the first decade of the Progressive Era. 26:44 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/reza-aslan/ no Reza Aslan is a religious scholar and author of the New York Times best-seller Zealot. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Reza Aslan is a religious scholar and author of the New York Times best-seller Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. His first book No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam was named one of the most important books of our decade and was translated into thirteen languages. 26:44 Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/mark-halperin-john-heilemann/ no Mark Halperin and John Heilemann are veteran political reporters, famous for scoop-filled presidential campaign narratives. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Mark Halperin and John Heilemann are veteran political reporters, famous for scoop-filled presidential campaign narratives. Their best-selling book Game Change spawned an Emmy Award-winning film. Double Down is their best-selling follow-up on the 2012 race. 26:44 Mon, 2 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/mark-leibovich/ no Mark Leibovich is The New York Times Magazine Chief National Correspondent and a National Magazine Award winner. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Mark Leibovich is The New York Times Magazine Chief National Correspondent and a National Magazine Award winner. 26:44 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/mark-kelly/ no Mark Kelly is a retired American astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Mark Kelly is a retired American astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain. He is also the husband of former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot at a constituent event in Tucson in 2011. Kelly flew his first NASA mission in 2001 and retired in 2011. He is the recipient of numerous naval awards including two Defensive Superior service medals and four Air Medals. 26:44 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jonathan-lethem/ no Jonathan Lethem is an award-winning, best-selling novelist, essayist and short story writer. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jonathan Lethem is an award-winning, best-selling novelist, essayist and short story writer. Lethem’s most recent novel, released in September, is Dissident Gardens. 26:44 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jonathan-alter-2/ no Jonathan Alter is an author and commentator, who was at Newsweek for close to three decades. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jonathan Alter is an author and commentator, who was at Newsweek for close to three decades. He has written three New York Times best-sellers about American presidents. Alter's most recent book is The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies. 26:44 Mon, 4 Nov 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/eugene-robinson/ no Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist for The Washington Post. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist for The Washington Post. He won the Pulitzer in 2009 for Commentary for his writing about the 2008 campaign and the historical significance of the election of the first African-American president. Robinson is also an author and often joins the roundtable of NBC's Meet the Press. 26:44 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/aimee-mann/ no Aimee Mann was nominated for an Academy Award for her song "Save Me," from the film Magnolia. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Aimee Mann lead the 80's new-wave group 'Til Tuesday before embarking on a solo career. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her song "Save Me," from the film Magnolia. Her most recent album Charmer was released in 2012. 26:44 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/aimee-mann/ no Aimee Mann was nominated for an Academy Award for her song "Save Me," from the film Magnolia. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Aimee Mann lead the 80's new-wave group 'Til Tuesday before embarking on a solo career. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her song "Save Me," from the film Magnolia. Her most recent album Charmer was released in 2012. 26:44 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/lawrence-wright-2/ no Lawrence Wright is a Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Lawrence Wright is a Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. His most recent book is Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief. 26:44 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/jeffrey-toobin/ no Jeffrey Toobin is a New Yorker staff writer and CNN legal analyst. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Jeffrey Toobin is a New Yorker staff writer and CNN legal analyst whose second book on the nation’s nine most important robed jurists has just been published. It’s called The Oath: The Obama White House and The Supreme Court. 26:44 Mon, 7 Oct 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/richard-m-daley/ no Richard M. Daley is the longest-serving mayor in the history of Chicago, following his father. He left office in 2011. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Richard M. Daley is the longest-serving mayor in the history of Chicago, following his father. Daley served in the Illinois State Senate and as the Cook County State's Attorney. He left office in 2011. 26:44 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/joyce-banda/ no Joyce Banda is Malawi’s first female president. She served as Minister of Foreign of Affairs and Vice President. Forbes magazine named her one of Africa’s most powerful women. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Joyce Banda is Malawi’s first female president. She served as Minister of Foreign of Affairs and Vice President. Banda is an advocate for women’s and children’s rights. Forbes magazine named her one of Africa’s most powerful women. 26:46 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/annette-otoole/ no Annette O'Toole is a TV and stage actress. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song with her husband Michael McKean in the film A Mighty Wind in 2004. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Annette O'Toole is a TV and stage actress. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song with her husband Michael McKean in the film A Mighty Wind in 2004. O'Toole is best known to TV audiences for playing Martha Kent in Smallville. She is in Austin being honored by the Texas Film Hall of Fame. 26:46 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.klru.org/overheard/episode/tony-hale/ no Tony Hale is an actor and comedian best known for playing Buster Bluth on Arrested Development. KLRU-TV and Overheard with Evan Smith Tony Hale is an actor and comedian best known for playing Buster Bluth on Arrested Development. He was recently nominated for an Emmy for playing Gary Walsh, the bumbling Body Man to Julia Louis-Dreyfus on HBO's "Veep." 26:46