A self-proclaimed member of Generation X examines what is on the radio day-by-day and how she as an audience interacts with it from morning to night, in a car, at home, and in the office

A collection of autobiographical stories describes the American experience of the author's life, from her childhood among devout Christians to her present incarnation as a radio host.

The author of Take the Cannoli and contributing editor for public radio's 'This American Life' shares her perspective on such topics as the 2000 presidential election, present-day civil rights activists, and the relationship between the United States and Canada. Read by the author.

A tour of key historic sites in America where incidents of political violence have occurred reveals lesser-known points of interest pertaining to each and shares information about how history has been shaped by popular culture and tourism.

A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Many think of 1776 as the defining year of American history, when we became a nation devoted to the pursuit of happiness through self-government. Now, in her trademark outrageous style, Sarah Vowell argues that 1898 might be a year just as defining, when, in an orgy of imperialism, the United States annexed Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam, and invaded first Cuba, then the Philippines, becoming an international superpower practically overnight.