Adrian Smith and the Art of Tall Buildings Interview by Mike Thomas The architect, 80, on criticizing the Trump sign and divine inspiration. Read more
Stop Giving Michael Shannon Your Perplexed Looks Interview by Mike Thomas The actor, 50, on being a loner at New Trier, the brilliance of Bill Murray, and the beauty of jazz. Read more
Author Mikki Kendall Knows the Power of Spite Interview by Mike Thomas The activist author, 48, on segregation’s upside and why Michelle Obama was wrong. Read more
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
