Legendary CIA operative Antonio Mendez describes the rescue of Americans in Iran that he planned and executed

Max Boot, respected military historian, joins Larry to discuss the epic history of guerrilla warfare from ancient times to the present.

Author and distinguished sociologist, Katherine Newman, did remarkable research on school shootings in Paducah, Kentucky and Jonesboro, Arkansas and helped listeners draw conclusions about the factors that may have contributed to the shooter’s horrific acts in Newton, Connecticut.

Maggie Koerth-Baker, author ‘Before The Lights Go Out’ offers compelling concerns about the reliability of the nation’s electrcial grid.

Charles Wheelan, author of ’10 and a Half Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said’ has an insightful and funny conversation about advice that should be offered to those getting diplomas

What happened to mainline Chirstian religions in our country? Ross Douthat, the youngest op-ed columnist in the history of the New York Times, sheds light on a nation of heretics in this compelling interview about his new book.

David Kennedy, famed criminologist, who confront the most violent offenders in cities across the country and gives them an ultimatum to stop or go to jail joins Larry to discuss his approach and his new book, ‘Don’t Shoot’

James Bamford, author of ‘The Spy Factory’, knows more about the super secretive National Security Agency than any other journalist. He reports on his frightening article in WIRED Magazine about their new data center in Utah

The motivations behind Mark Felt’s role in Watergate have been a mystery until now. Max Holland discovered why the FBI’s Number 2 man was the source of the Watergate leaks. The author shares the story with Larry.