Journalist Michael Ware joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss his interview with the Dalai Lama. Ware traveled to India to meet with the Dalai Lama for the National Geographic program "Explorer."

Bill Schutt, 3-12-17

Mar 12th, 2017 12m 37s

American Museum of Natural History biologist Bill Schutt joins the Steve Fast Show to discuss the history and practice of one of the biggest taboos in human history: eating one's own. Schutt is the author of "Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural H

Douglas Preston, 3-12-17

Mar 12th, 2017 13m 37s

In 2015, best-selling author Douglas Preston joined an expedition to find a long-lost city in the jungles of Honduras. "The Lost City of the Monkey God" held legendary status in folklore. Preston joined The Steve Fast Show to discuss what he f

Adam Alter, 3-19-17

Mar 11th, 2017 13m 44s

Social psychologist Adam Alter joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss the latest research that suggests that the use of electronic devices, such as smart phones and tablet devices might be addictive.

Renee Rose & Terry Chess, 3-5-17

Mar 11th, 2017 14m 4s

Author Renee Rosen joins The Steve Fast Show along with Terry Chess, son of Phil Chess. Rosen's novel "Windy City Blues" is set at Chicago's legendary Chess Records, founded by Phil and Leonard Chess.

Kevin Davis, 3-5-17

Mar 5th, 2017 9m 47s

American Bar Association Journal editor Kevin Davis joins The Steve Fast Show to talk ab out the "broken brain" defense and the intersection between neuroscience and the courtroom.

Glenn Frankel, 2-26-17

Feb 26th, 2017 16m 37s

The western "High Noon," is considered one of Hollywood's classics. But the production of the film was threatened when screenwriter Carl Foreman was called to "name names" by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Author Glenn Frankel join

Charles Campisi, 2-19-17

Feb 19th, 2017 14m 10s

What does it take for the police to root out "bad apples?" From 1996 through 2014 Charles Campisi headed New York City Police Deparment’s Internal Affairs Bureau. Campisi joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss some of the most infamous incidents

Peter Engel, 2-12-17

Feb 12th, 2017 20m 17s

Veteran television producer Peter Engel's biggest hit was the teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell." Engel joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss how creating the show changed his life, and discusses some failed tv efforts, including a talk show hosted

Steve Sheinkin, 2-4-17

Feb 5th, 2017 13m 14s

Author Steve Sheinken joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss the small Native American school that produced one of America's greatest football teams. Carlisle Indian School was led by Jim Thorpe, who had one of the greatest performances in the hi

William McBride, 1-29-17

Jan 29th, 2017 16m 25s

William T. McBride from the Illinois State University department of English discusses the free film series "Alfred Hitchcock - Master of Style" he is hosting at the Normal Theater.

Michael Ware, 1-29-17

Jan 29th, 2017 13m 22s

Journalist Michael Ware, formerly of CNN and TIME, joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss two stories on which he's reported: the modern persecution of witchcraft in Papua New Guinea , and the emergence in Russia of a nationalist biker gang, the

Lisa Napoli, 1-22-17

Jan 22nd, 2017 23m 57s

Ray Kroc took the family burger stand of Dick and Mac McDonald and turned the fast food restaurant into a franchise juggernaut. New York Times and MSNBC reporter Lisa Napoli joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss Ray Kroc as well has his wife Joa

Mark Sundeen, 1-22-17

Jan 22nd, 2017 12m 3s

Journalist Mark Sundeen joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss people who have embraced the "off-the-grid" movement, rejecting everything from grocery stores to hospital care in exchange for a self-sustaining lifestyle

Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, 1-15-17

Jan 15th, 2017 15m 6s

Before Edward Snowden’s infamous data breach, the largest theft of government secrets was committed by a U.S. Air Force sergeant whose espionage scheme and complex system of coded messages were made even more baffling by his dyslexia. Journali

John Nixon, 1-15-17

Jan 15th, 2017 23m 44s

Former CIA Senior Analyst John Nixon was the first intelligence agent to interview Saddam Hussein after the Iraqi leader had been captured by coalition forces. Nixon joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss the surprising revelations that came from

Mark Weston, 1-15-17

Jan 15th, 2017 12m 20s

Journalist and author Mark Weston joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss the history of "runner-up" presidencies, where the electoral college supersedes the popular vote. Donald Trump's victory in 2016 was only the fifth time in U.S. history tha

Peter Guralnick, 1-8-17

Jan 8th, 2017 25m 44s

Acclaimed biographer and music historian Peter Guralnick discusses the early days of rock 'n' roll and Sun Studios founder Sam Phillips, the man who discovered Elvis Presley.

Robert Matzen, 12-11-16

Dec 11th, 2016 15m

Hollywood icon Jimmy Stewart served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. His experiences flying bombing missions had a lasting impact on the actor. Biographer Robert Matzen says Stewart made the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" while

Bill Kirchen, 12-11-16

Dec 11th, 2016 18m 56s

"The Master of the Telecaster," Bill Kirchen is known for his twangy guitar style, exemplified by the hit song "Hot Rod Lincoln." Kirchen joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss his early career with Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, deve

Ian Scheffler, 12-11-16

Dec 11th, 2016 12m 14s

Rubik's Cube frustrated millions in 80's. And the obsession with solving the puzzle has led to a new generation of "speed cubers."Journalist and Cube-enthusiast Ian Scheffler joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss the origins, and resurgence, of

Joel Achenbach, 12-4-16

Dec 4th, 2016 14m 31s

Entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced his company SpaceX has the goal of taking passengers to Mars. Journalist Joel Achenbach has covered this ambitious plan. Achenbach joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss the feasibility of setting up settleme

Craig Nelson, 12-4-16

Dec 4th, 2016 12m 51s

Author Craig Nelson discusses some of the overlooked aspects of the attack on Pearl Harbor, including a mystery warning the origin of which remains unsolved 75 years later.

Niall Ferguson, 11-27-16

Nov 30th, 2016 15m 42s

Former Secretary of State and diplomat Henry Kissinger has been hailed as "indispensable" by some and a war criminal by others.Historian Niall Ferguson discusses Kissinger's unlikely rise to prominence and the roots of the ideology that inform

Liz Pryor, 11-27-16

Nov 27th, 2016 12m 43s

Good Morning America advice expert Liz Pryor had a secret she kept from her friends and family for over 30 years. Pryor joins The Steve Fast Show to discuss her teenage pregnancy and her memoir "Look at You Now"