CSO’s Riccardo Muti Won’t Tolerate Your Ill-Timed Coughs Interview by Mike Thomas The Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor, 81, on Mozart, modern music, and audience interjections. Read more
What Susan Abrams Learned From the Holocaust Survivors Interview by Mike Thomas She just left her post as CEO of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. But before she did, the 58-year-old shared with us these insights gleaned from the survivors and the corporate world. Read more
Why Alex Kotlowitz Thinks Journalistic Objectivity Is Bullshit Interview by Mike Thomas The journalist, 67, on the fallacy of objectivity, what gets him angry, and the toll his last book took on him. Read more
Charlie Trotter’s Was Like If Harvard Were a Kitchen Interview by Mike Thomas Beverly Kim on losing her insecurity, how she won over her dad, and the torment of Trotter's curveballs. Read more
David Ross Keeps His World Series Rings Under His Sink Interview by Mike Thomas The Cubs manager, 45, on a tough talk with Theo, ‘DWTS’ anxiety, and his unconventional ring storage. Read more
Nick Cave Has Always Been Confident Interview by Mike Thomas The artist, 63, on overnight success, the value of solitude, and a frightening police confrontation. Read more
Designer Cynthia Rowley Has Stamina, Not Patience Interview by Mike Thomas The fashion designer, 63, on her sneaker lifestyle, relentless optimism, and surfing injury. Read more
Stephanie Izard on Her Olive Garden Job and Home Meals Interview by Mike Thomas “When Top Chef first called, I was like, ‘No, thank you.’” Read more
