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Writer Nick Flynn was working in a homeless shelter in his 20s when his father — an alcoholic and self-proclaimed writer who left when Flynn was a baby — showed up as a client. Also, cartoonist Barry Blitt talks about his latest creation: an illustrated children's book about George Washington.

Comedian Joan Rivers' new book I Hate Everyone, Starting With Me details the things Rivers can't stand. And self-described "fermentation revivalist" Sandor Katz's new book, The Art of Fermentation, explores the ancient culinary art form.

The practice is widespread in Washington, but the Times said it wants to draw a "clear line."

Lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel talks about how her dad's closeted homosexuality affected her. Sarah Hepola examines how alcohol fit in with — and distorted — her idea of being an empowered woman.

The author of The Corrections and the new novel Purity likens writing to losing himself in a dream. Steve Silberman talks about how Nazi extermination plans shaped our current understanding of autism.

LAURA KAPLAN is the author of the new book, "The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service," (Pantheon Books). In 1969 this underground abortion service began operation in Chicago, four years before Roe v. Wade. The members of "Jane" were lay-persons who learned how to perform abortions themselves. LAURA KAPLAN was a member of Jane. She was also a founding member of a Chicago-based women's health-care center. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE

It's the 25th anniversary of British broadcast debut of "Monty Python's Flying Circus." Therefore, we feature archive interviews with four members of the troupe:TERRY JONES, a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python. JONES did much of the writing for the troupe. He directed most of their movies, often appearing as one of the Python women. JONES now writes children's books in England. He's been involved with two recent films, "Nuns on the Run," and "Splitting Heirs." (REBROADCAST FROM 11

Chief trial counsel for the Southern Poverty Law Center and its Militia Task Force, MORRIS DEES. His group has been monitoring the activity of militia and extremist groups. In fact, six months before the Oklahoma City Bombing DEES warned the U.S. Attorney General that the militia movement posed a serious threat. His new book is "Gathering Storm: America's Militia Threat," (HarperCollins). (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).

Fourteen years after his initial diagnosis, the Pose actor revealed publicly that he is HIV-positive. Porter's new memoir is Unprotected. Erivo opens up her voice on the album Ch. 1 Vs. 1.

Isaac stars in The Card Counter and Scenes from a Marriage. John Powers reviews a new documentary about the Velvet Underground. After years of trying to be likable, Katie Couric is letting that go.