Shelf Life

Jun 13, 2011
EXCERPT: Car Guys vs Bean Counters
The following is an excerpt from Car Guys vs Bean Counters. Learn more about the book and listen to the interview with author Bob Lutz….
Jun 13, 2011
The U.S. car industry’s downfall: Putting numbers before design
Bob Lutz, former vice chairman of General Motors, discusses why U.S. carmakers find themselves in their current predicament and why he never became CEO of GM.
Jun 7, 2011
Writing about the humanity in work
Author Daniel Orozco discusses his new collection of short stories, "Orientation," why he writes about work, and how much of his fiction is influenced by experience.
Jun 3, 2011
2030: Albert Brooks’ somber look at America’s future
Albert Brooks discusses his new novel, "2030," his vision of the future, and how concerned he is about what's happening in the U.S. right now.
Jun 3, 2011
EXCERPT: 2030
The following excerpt is from the novel 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America. Learn more about the book and listen to the interview with…
May 31, 2011
Excerpt: Age of Greed
The following is an excerpt from the book Age of Greed by Jeff Madrick. Learn more about the book and listen to the interview with author Jeff…
May 26, 2011
The ‘reckless’ behavior that led to the financial crisis
Gretchen Morgenson, co-author of the book "Reckless Endangerment," discusses the role housing and real estate played in the financial crisis.
May 25, 2011
Excerpt: Reckless Endangerment
The following is an excerpt from the book Reckless Endangerment by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner. Learn more about the book and listen to an…
May 18, 2011
Kissinger on China — past and present
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger discusses what it was like the first time he visited Beijing in 1971, the nation's economic rise, and whether U.S. worries about China are justified.
May 16, 2011
Excerpt: Oil on Water
The following is an excerpt from Oil on Water: A Novel. Learn more about the novel and listen to our interview with author Helon Habila….