The award winning author Shauna Singh Baldwin joined Joseph Planta in studio to talk about her latest novel, The Selector of Souls (Knopf, 2012). They discussed themes in the book, faith, fundamentalism, modern India, and more.

The writer Linda Svendsen discusses her new novel, Sussex Drive (Random House, 2012), the Canadian political events in recent years that inspired the book, teaching creative writing at UBC, and more, with Joseph Planta.

Hal Wake, the artistic director of the Vancouver Writers Festival joins Joseph Planta once again for an annual preview of the festival, the authors expected, and the interesting events planned for readers and more, 16-21 October 2012.

The author and journalist Andrew Nikiforuk discusses his new book, The Energy of Slaves: Oil and the New Servitude (Greystone & The David Suzuki Foundation, 2012), with Joseph Planta.

The motivational speaker Dr. Sukhi Muker discusses his new book, Beyond Body, Beyond Mind: Overcome Uncertainty, Transcend Challenge and Hardships and Fulfill Your Dreams (2012), with Joseph Planta.

The writer and comedian Brian Calvert discusses the book he’s co-written with Chris Cannon, America, But Better: The Canada Party Manifesto (Douglas & McIntyre, 2012), the political situation in the United States, running for the US presidency and more, with Joseph Planta.

The restauranteur Chris Parry, co-owner of Fray discusses the eatery, the food, and its place on Fraser Street in Vancouver, with Joseph Planta.

The award winning author M.G. Vassanji discusses his new novel, The Magic of Saida (Doubleday, 2012), with Joseph Planta.

The broadcaster Shelagh Rogers reflects on radio, interviewing, her program The Next Chapter on CBC Radio One, and her battle with depression, with Joseph Planta.

The filmmaker and activist Rob Stewart talks about his new book, Save the Humans (Random House, 2012), and his new film, Revolution, with Joseph Planta.