The Diane Rehm Show

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, David McCullough, tells the story of three generations of young American artists, writers, physicians, politicians, and architects who traveled to Paris in the nineteenth century. He talks to Diane about the ways they were transformed by the City of Light, and how they changed the U. S. as a result of their time abroad.

An Arab–American CIA agent who helped locate Saddam Hussein was later charged with passing intelligence to Hezbollah. She talks with Diane about her ordeal and how she's seeking redemption.

For October's Readers’ Review: the story of the boy who never grew up: “Peter Pan” by J. M. Barrie. One hundred years after the novel was first published we discuss why the novel continues to captivate children and adults alike.

A new novel from the best-selling author of "Midwives." It's a modern-day ghost story and psychological thriller set in a small New England town. Chris Bohjalian talks with guest host, Steve Roberts, about defying expectations and how he avoids writing the same novel twice.