BPR Full Show 08/28/19: Sham Trials, Library Fires, and Getting Zucked.

Today on Boston Public Radio:

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian discussed his latest book his latest book, "Prisoner: My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison--Solitary Confinement, a Sham Trial, High-Stakes Diplomacy, and the Extraordinary Efforts It Took to Get Me Out."

Writer Susan Orlean joined Jim and Margery to talk about her latest publication, "The Library Book," which will soon be turned into a TV miniseries.

Jack Bishop, from America’s Test Kitchen, discussed his latest cookbook, "Tasting Italy: A Culinary Journey."

Investor Roger McNamee helped to build Facebook. In his latest book he wrote about how he’s come to regret it. It’s called "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe."

Julia Zelizer joined Jim and Margery to talk about his latest book, "Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974." Zelizer is an analyst for CNN and a professor of history and Public Affairs at Princeton University.

Poet Richard Blanco discusses the work of poet Ada Limón. Blanco is the fifth presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history, His new book, "How To Love A Country," deals with various socio-political issues that shadow America.

This episode of *Boston Public Radio *was previously taped.