Jessie interviews authors, musicians, and artists to talk about their latest projects. This radio show turned podcast features conversations with writers, podcasters, poets, journalists, and other influencers who are shaping our culture. Join us in the studio, and jump into the discussion!
Latest episodes
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11 min
For the Love of Imperfect Baking wsg. Lottie Bedlow
Lottie Bedlow, Great British Bake Off contestant, shares her perfectly imperfect baking recipes in her new cookbook, Baking Imperfect. Learn why she doesn't mind messing up the kit…
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12 min
Adventuring Outdoors With Children wsg. Susie Spikol
Susie Spikol shares her love of the outdoors and its wonders in her new book, The Animal Adventurer's Guide. Hear how she inspires kids to try new things and connect with the world…
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13 min
Experiencing Disney At Any Age wsg. Marcy Carriker Smothers
Marcy Carrriker Smothers assures us that you're never too old to love Disney and there will never be an end to its magic. Her new book, 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime, shares…
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11 min
You're Not a Bad Parent wsg. Carla Naumburg
What is a bad parent, and how do know if you are one? Carla Naumburg explores that topic in her new book, You're Not a Sh**ty Parent, and the many ways parents can change their thi…
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23 min
Teaching Parents to Empower Their Teens & Tweens wsg. Kim John Payne
Kim John Payne helps parents understand why their teens & tweens are so reactive, and how to build stronger relationships with their children. He talks about his book, Emotionally…
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9 min
Is the Planet More Resilient Than We Thought wsg. Michael Mehta Webster
Michael Mehta Webster shares the many ways the earth's ecosystems restore and rejuvenate despite overwhelming obstacles. His new book, The Rescue Effect: The Key To Saving Life on…
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12 min
For the Love of Wine wsg. Karen MacNeil
Karen MacNeil is one of the most influential voices in the world of wine. In this podcast, she shares what went into her book, The Wine Bible, and some insight on why wine is so de…
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12 min
Reimagining Anne Shirley for a New Generation wsg. Mariko Tamaki
Mariko Tamaki grew up loving Anne of Green Gables, and she explores an Anne-inspired and updated heroine in her new book, Anne of Greenville. LIMElight with Jessie is part of the W…
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10 min
Engaging Kids in Conversations About Diversity wsg. Tiffany Jewell
Tiffany Jewell uses her background in education to teach kids about identity, justice, and activism in her new book, The Antiracist Kid. Listen as she shares her own experience und…
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10 min
Celebrating With Food wsg. Alex Hitz
Alex Hitz knows a thing or two about parties, and he's sharing that knowledge in his new book, Occasions to Celebrate: Cooking and Entertaining With Style. To learn more about Alex…
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10 min
Help for Exhausted Parents wsg. Dr. Charles Sophy
Dr. Sophy meets parents where they're at: frustrated, exhausted, and wanting to do better. He talks about rebuilding the parent/child relationship through discovering core values,…
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12 min
When the Quest for Health Becomes Unhealthy wsg. Rina Raphael
Rina Raphael explores the health an wellness industry and the promises it makes to women. Listen as she shares the industry's promises of salvation and the toll it takes on women w…
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16 min
Making Family Mealtimes Enjoyable wsg. Caroline Clauss-Ehlers
Caroline Clauss-Ehlers and her husband, Chef Julian, share their practical and professional knowledge of the benefits of family mealtimes in their book, Eating Together, Being Toge…
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9 min
Muhammad Najem Reports War from His Hometown wsg. Nora Neus
Nora Neus was a reporter for CNN when she discovered Muhammad Najem and his on-the-ground war reporting via social media in his hometown in Syria. Learn more about their connection…
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12 min
Exploring the Wonders of Fermentation wsg. Dr. Julia Skinner
Dr. Julia Skinner shares her expertise on fermentation of all kinds of food and beverages and her new book, Our Fermented Lives. To learn more about Dr. Julia Skinner, visit her we…
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12 min
A Magical Fall YA Story wsg. Jenna Evans Welch
Jenna Evans Welch set her latest book, Spells for Lost Things, in the spooky town of Salem. Learn about her newest characters and the mystery they're trying to unravel in this witc…
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8 min
Being Concise in a Wordy World wsg. Mike Allen
Mike Allen and his co-authors teach people how to say more with less. Their new book, Smart Brevity, explains why and how to trim words in your writing and get to the point.To lear…
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12 min
Help for People Caring for Terminally Ill Family Members wsg. Jess Cording
Even with a firm grasp of self-care, nutrition, and well-being, Jess Cording learned a lot while caring for her terminally-ill father. She shares her story along with offering prac…
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9 min
Engaging Children With an Interactive Book wsg. Ryan T. Higgins
Ryan T. Higgins created his newest Bruce book, Hey, Bruce!, with a wonderfully interactive format for kids. Learn how this idea went from Ryan's imagination, through the test-audie…
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11 min
Giving Autistic Kids a Voice wsg. Holly Robinson Peete
Actress, author, and activist Holly Robinson Peete talks about how she helped her autistic son share his voice with the world. She and R.J. collaborated on a new picture book, Char…