Kinky Friedman, a satirical musician, author, and former politician, has passed away at the age of 79. He was known for his unique approach to country music, writing detective novels, and his colorful personality.
NPR discusses the recent controversies surrounding the resignations of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA with author Amy Argetsinger.
Author Amor Towles discusses his new short story collection Table for Two and how it continues the story of Eve from his novella Rules of Civility.
Laurent de Brunhoff, author of the 'Babar' book series, has passed away at the age of 98. The series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide, follows the adventures of an elephant-king named Babar. De Brunhoff's work faced criticism for its portrayal of colonial themes.