Video Channels

Paul A. Mayewski, The Ice Chronicles: The Quest to Understand Global Climate Change. Science: World-renowned scientist and explorer, Paul Mayewski, describes his quest to understand global climate change and his new book. (Interview, 7 minutes).

Dave Barry riffs on Florida elections and lunatics in the insane city. Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and bestselling author Dave Barry riffs on voter laws, soccer parents, and the truth about the nation's 'Insane City,' Miami.

Jessica B. Harris charts a 'high on the hog' culinary journey from Africa to America. Acclaimed culinary historian and celebrated cookbook author Jessica B. Harris traces the African culinary journey on slave boats from Africa to George Washington's White House kitchen and beyond at the 2011 National Book Festival.

Aline and R. Crumb are more than a little 'Drawn Together'. Aline Crumb tells the story of how she and the legendary R. Crumb have been more than a little 'drawn together' for more than forty years.

Natalie Merchant signs off on her first children's book, Leave Your Sleep. Singer-songwriter-musician Natalie Merchant signs her first children's book, adapted from her acclaimed folk album, Leave Your Sleep.