Jim Fusilli
@jimfusilli.bsky.social
Author, journalist, host and executive producer of the "Writers at Work" podcast. www.jimfusilli.com www.writersatworkpodcast.com
Fascinating revelations about crows and ravens in this podcast featuring Ellen W. Williams, author of "Raven and Crow." You;; find yourself thinking "I had no idea..." tinyurl.com/y2rb4ck2
Ellen Williams: Raven and Crow
Podcast Episode · Best Part of the Book · 01/02/2026 · 38m
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January 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Fascinating revelations about crows and ravens in this podcast featuring Ellen W. Williams, author of "Raven and Crow." You;; find yourself thinking "I had no idea..." tinyurl.com/y2rb4ck2
Remembering Brian Wilson, who died on June 11. Art Garfunkel placed his career in context in 2007 when Brian received a Kennedy Center Honor. Video: tinyurl.com/5xkn92tv
December 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Remembering Brian Wilson, who died on June 11. Art Garfunkel placed his career in context in 2007 when Brian received a Kennedy Center Honor. Video: tinyurl.com/5xkn92tv
My "Third Finger, Left Hand" appears in the new issue of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.
A young woman refuses to return a ring given to her by the son of a wealthy New York family. When it's taken by force, her grandfather, an ex-cop battling cancer, calls in favors to grab the assailants.
A young woman refuses to return a ring given to her by the son of a wealthy New York family. When it's taken by force, her grandfather, an ex-cop battling cancer, calls in favors to grab the assailants.
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My "Third Finger, Left Hand" appears in the new issue of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.
A young woman refuses to return a ring given to her by the son of a wealthy New York family. When it's taken by force, her grandfather, an ex-cop battling cancer, calls in favors to grab the assailants.
A young woman refuses to return a ring given to her by the son of a wealthy New York family. When it's taken by force, her grandfather, an ex-cop battling cancer, calls in favors to grab the assailants.
Before You Toss That Book … www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/o...
Opinion | Before You Toss That Book …
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Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
Born on this date in 1924: Rod Serling, who is high on the short list of the best writers in the history of the TV medium.
We marked his centennial last year with this special edition of "Writers at Work." tinyurl.com/3dry77ey
We marked his centennial last year with this special edition of "Writers at Work." tinyurl.com/3dry77ey
Tribute to Rod Serling
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 12/24/2024 · 23m
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December 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Born on this date in 1924: Rod Serling, who is high on the short list of the best writers in the history of the TV medium.
We marked his centennial last year with this special edition of "Writers at Work." tinyurl.com/3dry77ey
We marked his centennial last year with this special edition of "Writers at Work." tinyurl.com/3dry77ey
From the WSJ archives: My Christmas conversation with Ronnie Spector. tinyurl.com/2mmawddf
Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever | Spector of Christmas Present | By Jim Fusilli
Forty-seven years after she took part in rock and pop's greatest Christmas album, Ronnie Spector returns with 'Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever.'
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December 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
From the WSJ archives: My Christmas conversation with Ronnie Spector. tinyurl.com/2mmawddf
I enjoyed this story, but I have to say that it never occurred to me to wonder what else folks were doing while listening to my Narrows Gate saga, narrated by Eduardo Ballerini and published by Audible, that clocks in at 28 hours.
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Why I Stopped Reading and Embraced Audiobooks
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December 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I enjoyed this story, but I have to say that it never occurred to me to wonder what else folks were doing while listening to my Narrows Gate saga, narrated by Eduardo Ballerini and published by Audible, that clocks in at 28 hours.
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Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen to around Christmas. n.pr/4p5Oqly
New Orleans musicians share their favorite Christmas songs, from bounce to blues
Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen to around Christmas.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen to around Christmas. n.pr/4p5Oqly
This Museum Housed 120,000 Works of Art. Now It’s Empty. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/w...
This Museum Housed 120,000 Works of Art. Now It’s Empty.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This Museum Housed 120,000 Works of Art. Now It’s Empty. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/w...
A special edition of Writers at Work w/ Peter Blauner, Reed Farrel Coleman, SJ Rozan and Peter Spiegelman, authors who possess what I consider essential traits of a successful novelist: willfulness, courage and a belief in their work regardless of the obstacles they may face.
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Peter Blauner, Reed Farrel Coleman, S.J. Rozan, Peter Spiegelman
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 12/19/2025 · 52m
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December 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A special edition of Writers at Work w/ Peter Blauner, Reed Farrel Coleman, SJ Rozan and Peter Spiegelman, authors who possess what I consider essential traits of a successful novelist: willfulness, courage and a belief in their work regardless of the obstacles they may face.
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The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor. n.pr/4oXdpat
He's the first African musician to get a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor. n.pr/4oXdpat
The Books Times Readers Were Most Excited About This Year www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/b...
The Books Times Readers Were Most Excited About This Year
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December 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A decade ago…
My WSJ Best Rock & Pop Albums of 2015 includes recordings by newcomers, artists in transition and our Album of the Year by an incomparable veteran: on.wsj.com/1QwfpUS
My WSJ Best Rock & Pop Albums of 2015 includes recordings by newcomers, artists in transition and our Album of the Year by an incomparable veteran: on.wsj.com/1QwfpUS
The Best Music of 2015: A Banner Year for the Bold
With the music industry’s massive output, listeners can’t be blamed if it was hard to choose their favorite albums this year.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A decade ago…
My WSJ Best Rock & Pop Albums of 2015 includes recordings by newcomers, artists in transition and our Album of the Year by an incomparable veteran: on.wsj.com/1QwfpUS
My WSJ Best Rock & Pop Albums of 2015 includes recordings by newcomers, artists in transition and our Album of the Year by an incomparable veteran: on.wsj.com/1QwfpUS
My guest is Grammy-nominated music scholar Rob Bowman, whose new book is “Land of a Thousand Sessions: The Complete Muscle Shoals Story 1951-1985”
Meticulously detailed w/ a generous supply of photos and printed on beautiful stock, the book is as appealing as it is essential tinyurl.com/ym3rb8tz
Meticulously detailed w/ a generous supply of photos and printed on beautiful stock, the book is as appealing as it is essential tinyurl.com/ym3rb8tz
Rob Bowman
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 12/11/2025 · 41m
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December 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My guest is Grammy-nominated music scholar Rob Bowman, whose new book is “Land of a Thousand Sessions: The Complete Muscle Shoals Story 1951-1985”
Meticulously detailed w/ a generous supply of photos and printed on beautiful stock, the book is as appealing as it is essential tinyurl.com/ym3rb8tz
Meticulously detailed w/ a generous supply of photos and printed on beautiful stock, the book is as appealing as it is essential tinyurl.com/ym3rb8tz
The Best Book Covers of 2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/b...
The Best Book Covers of 2025
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Another masterpiece from Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo. youtu.be/lyyzUH9v_8M?...
La Grazia - Official Trailer
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December 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Another masterpiece from Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo. youtu.be/lyyzUH9v_8M?...
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A state program in Wisconsin for deafblind children helped a 3-year-old, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Trump’s Diversity Rollback Ends Crucial Aid for Deafblind Children Like Annie Garner
A program for deafblind children helped 3-year-old Annie Garner, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over diversity goals.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A state program in Wisconsin for deafblind children helped a 3-year-old, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Every day we’re reminded how vile, self-consumed and unfit for civil society Trump is. Only uncontrollable mental illness can excuse Trump’s rabid post.
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Every day we’re reminded how vile, self-consumed and unfit for civil society Trump is. Only uncontrollable mental illness can excuse Trump’s rabid post.
Prepping your favorite albums of 2025 list? Don't overlook "Michael Gordon: A Western" by Paul Hillier and Theatre of Voices," "an extended musing inspired by 'High Noon" starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly." Taste here: youtu.be/29Xumzwpltc?...
A Western: No. 1, Prelude to a Western
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December 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Prepping your favorite albums of 2025 list? Don't overlook "Michael Gordon: A Western" by Paul Hillier and Theatre of Voices," "an extended musing inspired by 'High Noon" starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly." Taste here: youtu.be/29Xumzwpltc?...