Jewish

Michael Chabon

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning Novelist, Author of
    The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

Ira Glass

  • Radio Producer and Host, This American Life

Louise Gluck

  • United States Poet Laureate (2003–2004)
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize

Terry Gross

  • Award-winning Host of National Public Radio’s Fresh Air

Daniel Handler

  • Bestselling Author, (A.K.A Lemony Snicket)

Tony Kushner

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright,
    Author of Angels in America and Caroline, or Change

Robert Pinsky

  • United States Poet Laureate (1997–2000)
    Translator, Essayist, and Teacher

Michael Pollan

  • Bestselling Author & Journalist
    In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

    & The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

David Rakoff

  • Humorist, Essayist, Author,
    and Contributor to Public Radio’s This American Life

Adrienne Rich

  • Distinguished Poet, Essayist, and Activist

Frank Rich

  • Author & New York Times OP-Ed Columnist

Dr. Robert Sapolsky

  • Science and Nature Writer, Biologist and Neuroscientist, and Stress Expert

Eric Schlosser

  • Bestselling Author of Fast Food Nation & Reefer Madness

Scott Simon

  • Author & Host, Weekend Edition Saturday on
    National Public Radio

Stephen Sondheim

  • Playwright, Composer, & Lyricist

Art Spiegelman

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning Artist/Illustrator,
    Author of MAUS, In the Shadow of No Towers, & Breakdowns