Shelf Life

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....

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Gretchen Morgenson, co-author of the book "Reckless Endangerment," discusses the role housing and real estate played in the financial crisis.

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...

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.

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....