J. Ivy July 2, 2026 at 11:32 a.m. The Grammy-winning poet, 49, on conquering nerves, taming a crowd, and checking Kanye
Joe Mantegna July 2, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. The actor, 77, on his big break, a lesson from Gregory Peck, and his greatest Cubs memory.
Shelby Van Pelt July 2, 2026 at 11:35 a.m. The novelist, 44, on fan mail, a close call with the Boston bombing, and following up a bestseller
Adrian Smith July 2, 2026 at 11:42 a.m. The architect, 80, on designing tall buildings, criticizing the Trump sign, and divine inspiration
Michael Shannon July 2, 2026 at 11:43 a.m. The actor, 50, on being a loner at New Trier, the brilliance of Bill Murray, and the beauty of jazz.
Mikki Kendall July 2, 2026 at 11:46 a.m. The activist author, 48, on segregation’s upside, spite’s role, and why Michelle Obama was wrong
John H. White July 2, 2026 at 11:47 a.m. The Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist, 79, on covering Ali and having a gun pointed at him
Bob Sirott July 2, 2026 at 11:49 a.m. The WGN radio host, 75, on his TV news stints, social awkwardness, and love of root beer floats
Sara Paretsky July 2, 2026 at 11:51 a.m. The novelist, 77, on her protagonist inspirations, brass knuckles, and fear of being murdered.
Joakim Noah July 2, 2026 at 11:54 a.m. The former Bull, 39, on his fiery style, retirement, and why the women’s game is more exciting