Photojournalist John H. White Doesn’t Fear Death Interview by Mike Thomas The Pulitzer Prize winner, 79, talks about covering Ali and having a gun pointed at him. Read more
Bob Sirott Is Not Great at a Party Interview by Mike Thomas The WGN radio host, 75, on his TV news stints, social awkwardness, and love of root beer floats Read more
Sara Paretsky Speaks First, Counts the Bodies Second Interview by Mike Thomas The novelist, 77, on her protagonist inspirations, brass knuckles, and fear of being murdered. Read more
Why Joakim Noah Thinks Women’s Hoops Is More Exciting Interview by Mike Thomas The former Bull, 39, on his fiery style, retirement, and why the women’s game is more exciting Read more
Why Dan Savage Keeps His Shirt On Interview by Mike Thomas The sex advice columnist, 59, on aging, coming out, and his predictable insecurities. Read more
Watergate Prosecutor Misses When Media Agreed on the Facts Interview by Mike Thomas Jill Wine-Banks, 81, on presidential cases, sexism, and condo boards. Read more
Why Sam Irby Would “Blank a Blank for a Teaspoon of Sugar” Interview by Mike Thomas The humorist and Evanston native, 44, on her OCD, review avoidance, and sugar withdrawal. Read more
Artist Tony Fitzpatrick on What Drove Him to Get Sober Interview by Mike Thomas The artist, actor, and poet, 65, on surviving a heart attack and being a rebel. Read more
Lightfoot Says She Underestimated Her Enemies Interview by Mike Thomas The former mayor, 61, on her enemies, lessons from COVID, and why she’s finished with politics. Read more
Cartoonist Chris Ware Thinks Confidence Is Overrated Interview by Mike Thomas The cartoonist, 56, on why he doesn’t script his stories and why he stopped worrying about what others think. Read more
