Q: The Podcast from CBC Radio

Are libraries becoming obsolete? Glam-rock musician Adam Lambert on his new album, Trespassing. Bestselling dysfunctional family memoirist Augusten Burroughsdiscusses his new anti-self-help book.

Kate Hodal discusses the Indonesian atheist who posted his beliefs on Facebook. Two grammar enthusiasts debate the addition of "hopefully" to the new AP style guide. Ben Brantley argues that standing ovations have become too frequent.

Ex-convict Alex Friedmann brings attention to sexual assault in jail. Reporter Geoffrey York on the controversial painting of South African president Jacob Zuma. Q's Sports Culture Panel with Stephen Brunt and Mary Ormsby.

Québécoise singer-songwriter Ariane Moffatt. A special Montreal Media Panel looks at coverage of the student demonstrations. Torquil Campbell's Rant or Rave and Elvira Kurt's Cultural Hall of Shame. Q announces special co-production during the month of Ju

African-American writer Toni Morrison on her career, her life, and her latest novel, "Home". Actress Edie Falco on her starring role in the acclaimed cable series, "Nurse Jackie".

British academic Karen Fricker reflects on the annual European song competition Eurovision. Composer, conductor, and musician David Amram who brought jazz and folk influences into classical music. A look at the state of child actors today.

Author Barbara Will on Paris-based American expat Gertrude Stein and her ties to the Vichy regime in German-occupied France during World War II. British writer/director and actor Stephen Merchant on revisiting his first love: stand-up comedy. Rob Van Wink

Best of Q holiday show. U.K. author and philosopher Alain de Boton on his controversial book, "Religion for Atheists". Chart-topping band FUN perform in studio Q. Stanford professor Penny Eckert on the language style of teenage girls, from up-talk to voca

Friday Live musical guest British folk-punk Frank Turner performs songs from his acclaimed new album, England Keep My Bones. Ziggy Marley on Marley, a new documentary on the life, music, and legacy of his father Bob Marley. Lee Siegal on Death of a Salesm

Atlantic writer Massoud Hayoun on Tunisian broadcaster Nessma TV being fined for airing the 2007 animated film Persepolis. Former American Idol winner turned country music star Carrie Underwood talks about her 4th studio album, Blown Away. Alt-country sin

Special "Wednesday Live" musical guest Norah Jones performs from her new album, Little Broken Hearts. Two-time Olympic diving medalist Alexandre Despatie on the pressure of gearing up for the Olympics in London. Plus, Mio Adilman's Download Down Lo.

Globe Beijing correspondent Mark Mackinnon on the recent expulsion of TV news network Al-Jazeera from Beijing and what it says about freedom of the press in China. Adam Cohen on his father Leonard Cohen's Glenn Gould Prize. Yung Chang on his new documenta

Brent Bambury guest hosts! Maclean's film critic Brian D. Johnson on Alliance Film's decision to publish a price list for interview access to major stars at the Cannes International Film Festival. Joe Rhodes, Marge Nugent's real life nephew, on how his a

Friday Live musical guest Alan Doyle of the band Great Big Sea performs from his new solo album, Boy on Bridge. Q's Media Panel. Sheldon Cohen on his new book, This Sweater Is For You! about the story's enduring appeal, and his beloved film. Elvira Kurt's

Clive Thompson on "brogramming" culture. E.L. James on her breakout "Mommy Porn" book, Fifty Shades of Grey. Kevin Durand on his role in the buzzed-about film drama, Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster.