Jay Smith is an University of North Carolina History Professor who recently wrote a book titled “Cheated: The UNC Scandal, the Education of Athletes, and the Future of Big-Time College Sports.” Jay joined John Carney to talk about UNC’s athletic academic scandal.
Ridley Pearson stopped by studio ahead of his appearance at the St. Louis County Library. Ridley just released the final book in his Disney “The Return” series.
Mark Carter, from Music Record Shop, joined John Carney to talk about how they are still selling vinyl records here in St. Louis and shipping them across the world.
Annie Jacobsen is the author of a new book titled “Phenomena: The Secret History of the US Government’s Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis.” Annie joined John Carney to talk about that topic.
Trey Radel is a former GOP Congressman and joined John Carney to talk about the behind the scenes operations of Washington DC and how our politics really work. Trey detailed this in his new book “Democrazy: A True Story of Weird Politics, Money, Madness, and Finger Food.”
Jack Davenport starred in a new movie called Americana. Jack’s character is an alcoholic who’s movie star sister is murdered and Jack’s character looks to find answers to his sister’s murder. Jack Davenport joined John Carney to talk about the film and his career.
John Heffron will be performing at the Helium Comedy Club tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30pm and 10pm. He joined John Carney to talk about the performance and his career as a radio broadcaster.
Peter Tork, keyboardist and bass guitarist for the Monkees, joined John Carney to talk about his upcoming appearance at Wizard World Comic Con in St. Louis. Peter will be there April 8th and 9th.
Susana Millman is the author of “Alive with the Dead: A Fly on the Wall with a Camera.” Susana joined John Carney to talk about life with the Grateful Dead during their peak of popularity.