Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo is an author of nine books of poetry, performer and saxophone player.

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development.

A conversation with children’s literature scholar and critic Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas and award-winning author Renée Watson as they discuss the current moment in literature for black youth and how it fits into the larger body of youth literature.

Professor Tink Tinker is a member of the Osage nation and will discuss cosmic balance verses individual salvation, one of his books is called: American Indian Liberation: A Theology of Sovereignty.

An evening with NPR's host of Weekend Edition Sunday and Up First.