Julia Fierro is the guest. Her new novel, The Gypsy Moth Summer, is available now from St. Martin's Press.

This is Julia's second time on the program. She first appeared in Episode 292 on July 6, 2014.

In today's monologue, I discuss eating during interviews, politics, and health care.

Nathan Hill is the guest. His debut novel The Nix is now available in trade paperback from Vintage. 

In today's monologue, I read some listener mail and talk about getting a massage.

Jonathan Safran Foer is the guest. His latest novel, Here I Am, is available now in trade paperback from Picador. It is the official June selection of The Nervous Breakdown Book Club.

In today's monologue, I read more listener mail and discuss the role of political dialogue on the show.  

Paula Priamos is the guest. Her new novel, Inside V, is now available from Rare Bird Books.

In today's monologue, I talk about Trump and answer some mail.