Colson Whitehead, 'Ted Lasso' Preview, 'Black Nerd Problems', 'American Crime Story,' Back to Work Fashion

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead joins us to discuss his latest novel, Harlem Shuffle, a family drama and crime novel set in 1960s Harlem. Kathryn VanArendonk, staff writer for Vulture, joins us to preview the next installment of our "Watch Party" series. This time, we'll watch Season 2 of "Ted Lasso," a heartwarming sports comedy from Apple TV +. William Evans and Omar Holmon, co-authors of the book, Black Nerd Problems, and co-founders of the website of the same name, join us to discuss their new book and their favorite items of pop culture to nerd out on, as well as take calls from our pop culture nerd listeners. The latest installment of Ryan Murphy’s series, “American Crime Story,” centers on the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and the media frenzy surrounding Monica Lewinsky. Sarah Burgess, who is the showrunner for the series and wrote every episode, will join us to discuss her process of bringing this story to the screen, and her decision to focus most of the series on the women involved. “Impeachment: American Crime Story” airs Tuesday nights at 10 pm on FX. Fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell, and Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic for The New York Times, join us to discuss the latest fashion trends to look out for as some of us return to in-person work and school. Plus, we take calls for listeners who have fashion questions or need advice.