Live Talks Los Angeles

06/16/2021

06/08/2021

Join me tonight for the third stop of my virtual book tour where I’ll be in conversation with my friend Ibram X. Kendi via Live Talks Los Angeles. Event starts at 9pm ET. Register below. I’m really looking forward to this. Hope you’ll join us!

https://livetalksla.org/events/clint-smith-with-ibram-x-kendi/

05/19/2021

Michael Lewis with Geraldine Brooks, May 19 | Live Talks Los Angeles

Tonight!

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
6:00pm PST/ 9pm EST

Michael Lewis in conversation with Geraldine Brooks
discussing his new book,
“The Premonition: A Pandemic Story”

Michael Lewis’s taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19.

05/14/2021

Niall Ferguson in conversation with Rana Foroohar at Live Talks Los Angeles

Niall Ferguson in conversation with Rana Foroohar
discussing his new book, "Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe"

“All disasters are in some sense man-made.” Setting the annus horribilis of 2020 in historical perspective, Niall Ferguson explains why we are getting worse, not better, at handling disasters.

Niall Ferguson is a historian and the author of sixteen books, including Civilization, The Great Degeneration, Kissinger, 1923–1968: The Idealist, and The Ascent of Money. He is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also a regular Bloomberg Opinion columnist. His many prizes include the International Emmy for Best Documentary (2009), the Benjamin Franklin Award for Public Service (2010), and the Council on Foreign Relations Arthur Ross Book Award (2016).

Rana Foroohar is Global Business Columnist and an Associate Editor at the Financial Times. She is also CNN’s global economic analyst. Her books are , “Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business,” and “Don’t Be Evil: How Big Tech Betrayed Its Founding Principles – And All of Us.” Prior to joining the FT and CNN, Foroohar spent 6 years at TIME, as an assistant managing editor and economic columnist, and previously spent 13 years at Newsweek.

Niall Ferguson in conversation with Rana Foroohardiscussing his new book, "Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe"“All disasters are in some sense man-made.” Set...

05/08/2021

Photos from Crown Publishing's post

04/23/2021

Irv Yalom in conversation with Lori Gottlieb at Live Talks Los Angeles

Streaming now!

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:00pm PST/ 9pm EST Irv Yalom in conversation with Lori Gottlieb discussing his...

04/22/2021

Irv Yalom with Lori Gottlieb, April 22 | Live Talks Los Angeles

Tonight!

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:00pm PDT/ 9pm EDT

Irv Yalom in conversation with Lori Gottlieb
discussing his book, “A Matter of Death and Life”

Internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom devoted his career to counseling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was diagnosed with cancer. In A Matter of Death and Life,....

04/16/2021

Review | Four women who broke barriers to become the founding mothers of NPR

Review | Four women who broke barriers to become the founding mothers of NPR

The rise of Susan Stamberg, Nina Totenberg, Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts.

04/16/2021

Live Talks Los Angeles Sizzle Reel

Here's a video with some clips from a dozen events at Live Talks Los Angeles​.

John Cleese​ with Eric Idle; Tom Hanks​ with Tim Long​; Jenifer Lewis​ with DJ "Shangela" Pierce; Bryan Cranston​ with Jay Roach; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar​ with Bill Walton​; Madeleine K. Albright​ with Larry Wilmore​; Kim Gordon​ with Aimee Mann​; Steve Aoki​ with Howie Mandel​; Michael Lewis​ with Mindy Kaling​; Patricia Cornwell​ with Jamie Lee Curtis​; Roger Daltrey​ with Judd Apatow​; Amber Tamblyn​ with Amy Poehler and Dr. Ruth Westheimer with John Salley​...

04/12/2021

See U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in conversation with Amber Tamblyn at Live Talks Los Angeles for a virtual talk about her new book, "Persist," on May 4.

Tickets include a signed book.

Persist is both a deeply personal book and a powerful call to action. Warren writes about six perspectives that have influenced her life and advocacy. She’s a mother who learned from wrenching personal experience why child care is so essential. She’s a teacher who has known since grade school the value of a good and affordable education. She’s a planner who understands that every complex problem requires a comprehensive response. She’s a fighter who discovered the hard way that nobody gives up power willingly. She’s a learner who thinks, listens, and works to fight racism in America. And she’s a woman who has proven over and over that women are just as capable as men.

Tix/info:
https://livetalksla.org/events/elizabeth_warren/

See U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in conversation with Amber Tamblyn at Live Talks Los Angeles for a virtual talk about her new book, "Persist," on May 4.

Tickets include a signed book.

Persist is both a deeply personal book and a powerful call to action. Warren writes about six perspectives that have influenced her life and advocacy. She’s a mother who learned from wrenching personal experience why child care is so essential. She’s a teacher who has known since grade school the value of a good and affordable education. She’s a planner who understands that every complex problem requires a comprehensive response. She’s a fighter who discovered the hard way that nobody gives up power willingly. She’s a learner who thinks, listens, and works to fight racism in America. And she’s a woman who has proven over and over that women are just as capable as men.

Tix/info:
https://livetalksla.org/events/elizabeth_warren/

04/10/2021

The Hero Code

See Admiral McRaven in conversation with Mark Harmon April 14:

https://livetalksla.org/events/admiralmcraven/

04/09/2021

“May I Do an Absolutely Shameless Thing?”: How NPR Got Listeners to Pony Up for the News

Here's an excerpt from Lisa Napoli's book in Vanity Fair. "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR," comes out next week.

And we host her at Live Talks Los Angeles on April 20 in conversation with Susan Stamberg, Nina Totenberg and Linda Wertheimer. More info in the link:
https://livetalksla.org/events/lisa_napoli/

And if you would like a signed (and personalized) copy of the book, that can happen for you here:
https://livetalksla.square.site/product/foundingmothers/425

Now approaching its 50th anniversary, NPR might’ve gone under in the early ’80s if its journalists didn’t drum up support—from political and media luminaries—and, most importantly, cash. In an excerpt from her new book, author Lisa Napoli reveals how NPR’s “founding mothers” led the ...

04/05/2021

Sen. Tammy Duckworth with Bradley Whitford, April 5 | Live Talks Los Angeles

See Senator Tammy Duckworth in conversation with Bradley Whitford at Live Talks Los Angeles tonight talking about her memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."

Ticket info:
https://livetalksla.org/events/senator-duckworth/

See her interview on CBS Sunday Morning
https://www.cbsnews.com/.../sen-tammy-duckworth-on.../

In her memoir, Sen. Tammy Duckworth takes readers through the amazing—and amazingly true—stories from her incomparable life. In November of 2004, an Iraqi RPG blew through the cockpit of Tammy Duckworth's U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The explosion, which destroyed her legs and mangled her ri...

03/31/2021

Sen. Tammy Duckworth with Bradley Whitford, April 5 | Live Talks Los Angeles

See Senator Tammy Duckworth in conversation with Bradley Whitford at Live Talks Los Angeles on April 5 at 6p PDT/9p EDT.

discussing her book, "Every Day Is a Gift."

In the blog post are links to reviews, interviews and features with Senator Duckworth from CBS Sunday Morning, The New York Times, USA TODAY and more...

Sen. Tammy Duckworth discussing her memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."

03/30/2021

The Bomber Mafia

See Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with Walter Isaacson at Live Talks Los Angeles on April 25

https://livetalksla.org/events/gladwell/

03/29/2021

Duckworth describes her astonishing life and the Capitol riot: 'I knew I could take care of myself'

Duckworth describes her astonishing life and the Capitol riot: 'I knew I could take care of myself'

When the Capitol was stormed Jan. 6, Sen. Tammy Duckworth was enraged but not afraid. "I knew I could take care of myself." She always has.

03/29/2021

Sen. Tammy Duckworth on striving for "that more perfect union"

See Senator Tammy Duckworth in conversation with Bradley Whitford at Live Talks Los Angeles on April 5 talking about here memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."

Ticket info:
https://livetalksla.org/events/senator-duckworth/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sen-tammy-duckworth-on-striving-for-that-more-perfect-union/

The former U.S. Army National Guard helicopter pilot talks about her memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift," which explores her life's missions — from a tour in Iraq where she was wounded, to becoming a U.S. senator and mother — and never losing the passion of a patriot.

03/27/2021

The Book That Taught Tammy Duckworth How to Mummify Human Remains

See Senator Tammy Duckworth in conversation with Bradley Whitford at Live Talks Los Angeles on April 5 discussing her memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."

See her NYT by the Book interview...

Our event details:
https://livetalksla.org/events/senator-duckworth/

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/25/books/review/tammy-duckworth-by-the-book-interview.html?smid=url-share

“I haven’t found a use for that yet, but you never know.”

03/24/2021

‘A Time To Kill’ Sequel: HBO Developing Limited Series Adaptation Of ‘A Time For Mercy’ With Matthew McConaughey Reprising Lead Role

Those of you who watched our event with Matthew McConaughey in conversation with John Grisham will find this interesting....

You can watch the video from our event here:

https://youtu.be/z0yCOnFeVxQ

https://www.google.com/amp/s/deadline.com/2021/03/time-to-kill-sequel-hbo-network-developing-limited-series-adaption-time-for-mercy-mcconaughey-jake-brigance-role-1234716830/amp/

25 years after playing the role that helped launch his career in A Time to Kill, Matthew McConaughey might be getting ready to make his return to the courtroom. Sources tell Deadline that HBO has a…

03/23/2021

Senator Tammy Duckworth with Bradley Whitford

We are excited that Sen. Tammy Duckworth will be in conversation with Bradley Whitford for our event on April 5.

Her new book is "Every Day Is a Gift."

In EVERY DAY IS A GIFT, Tammy Duckworth takes readers through the amazing—and amazingly true—stories from her incomparable life. In November of 2004, an Iraqi RPG blew through the cockpit of Tammy Duckworth’s U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The explosion, which destroyed her legs and mangled her right arm, was a turning point in her life. But as Duckworth shows in EVERY DAY IS A GIFT, that moment was just one in a lifetime of extraordinary turns.

Senator Tammy Duckworth with Bradley Whitford discussing her memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."

03/19/2021

A comment on YouTube from our video from our Walter Isaacson/Doris Kearns Goodwin event....

"Not to distract from these two great writers that are being presented to me, but I'd love to have 30 minutes to personally look through Doris Kearns Goodwin's bookcase. One of the great pluses with Zoom meetings is that we get to see a lot of people's personal libraries."

03/17/2021

Walter Isaacson in conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin at Live Talks Los Angeles...

on writing about living versus dead subjects...

"The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race"

03/17/2021

Watch more of Walter Isaacson with Doris Kearns Goodwin...

Walter Isaacson in conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin at Live Talks Los Angeles
....on the "scientific method of thought.

discussing his book, "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race"

03/17/2021

Walter Isaacson with Doris Kearns Goodwin...on Science and Biography

An excerpt from Walter Isaacson in conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race.

On Science and Biography...

03/17/2021

Malcolm Gladwell at Live Talks Los Angeles, April 25

Just a little teaser with Malcolm Gladwell on his upcoming event at Live Talks Los Angeles on April 25 where he will be in conversation with Walter Isaacson talking about his new book, "The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War“

Info on the event:
https://livetalksla.org/events/gladwell/

01/17/2021

Ziggy Marley in conversation with Malcolm Gladwell

On Bob Marley's 75th birthday -- Feb 6 -- we host Ziggy Marleyin conversation with Malcolm Gladwell. The occasion is a new coffee table book from Rizzoli with images curated by Ziggy Marley, "Bob Marley: Portrait of the Legend."

Should be fun...

We'd love to know your favorite Bob Marley song, or trivia. If you had a chance to see him in concert, let us know...

Ziggy Marley with Malcolm Gladwell on Bob Marley's 75th birthday "Bob Marley: Portrait of the Legend"

01/17/2021

Adam Grant in conversation with Ashton Kutcher

Adam Grant in conversation with Ashton Kutcher

Adam Grant in conversation with Ashton Kutcher discussing his book, "Think Again:The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know"

01/13/2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Glennon Doyle

Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Glennon Doyle

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in conversation with Glennon Doyle discussing her memoir, "Unfinished."

01/13/2021

An Evening with Seth Godin

Tomorrow, Jan 14: Seth Godin at Live Talks Los Angeles. In conversation with Irwin Miller of Gensler.

An Evening with Seth Godin discussing his book, "The Practice: Shipping Creative Work"

01/10/2021

Patricia Cornwell in conversation with Jame Lee Curtis

This afternoon at 4pm...

Patricia Cornwell in conversation with Jamie Lee Curtis discussing her novel, "Spin, a Captain Chase Novel"

11/28/2020

Curated #curfewtainment videos from Live Talks Los Angeles -- Watch the videos and buy signed books!

We thought you’d appreciate some fun videos to watch while you take the advice to stay home and help slow down the spread of the coronavirus. In some cities and states there are curfews, hence these curated videos for your #curfewtainment.

And you can buy signed copies of the featured authors from our online store. Signed books make great gifts…

-- Busy Philipps with Adam Scott
-- John Cleese with Eric Idle
-- Al Franken with Chelsea Handler
-- Jenifer Lewis with D.J. "Shangela" Pierce
-- Eric Idle with Bob Saget
-- Chelsea Handler with Gwyneth Paltrow
-- Dave Barry with Matt Groening
-- Aasif Mandvi with Sam Rubin

Enjoy...

We thought you'd appreciate some fun videos to watch while you take the advice to stay home and help slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Enjoy these: John Cleese, Jenifer Lewis, Eric Idle,

11/22/2020

Roger McGuinn of the Byrds reflecting on Nov 22 JFK assassination

Ten years ago today we hosted Roger McGuinn at Live Talks Los Angeles....

The Byrds included a recording of "He Was a Friend of Mine" on their 1965 album Turn! Turn! Turn! In The Byrds' version, the song's melody is altered and the lyrics are changed to lament the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The band's lead guitarist Jim McGuinn rewrote the song's lyrics in late 1963 to give it a more contemporary slant and transform it into a eulogy for President Kennedy

From An Evening with Roger McGuinn of the Byrds at Live Talks Los Angeles on November 22, 2010. During the audience Q&A session -- being the anniversary of t...

11/19/2020

COVID-19 says, "Not this year." But we're doing it anyway.

For the last few years at Live Talks Los Angeles, we have had three pop-up signed book sales, with books from our various events over the last 10 years. We had wine, cheese and yes, hummus; and folks came to our office, mingled and shopped, had a drink and a bite. 10% of proceeds supported various worthy causes. This year our Mother's Day sale, our mid summer sale and our December holiday gift sale were all cancelled due to the pandemic.

Pivot, pivot, pivot and here we are. We built an online store and the show must go on. 10% of sales support the Los Angeles Downtown Women's Center, with a minimum contribution of $1,000.

So, we invite you to visit our store and shop from the comfort of your home. Signed books make great gifts!

https://lnkd.in/gBD7XZb