Archive - The DETOURIST

A sneak preview of THE ROAD TO UNFORGETTING

Nov 3, 2022 •

On the Greatest Bookstore in Human History

Feb 2, 2023 •

a poem I never want to share again

Mar 28, 2023 •

Former LBJ aide and CNN President Tom Johnson on the most important message he ever delivered, on 4 April 1968

Apr 4, 2023 •

In memory of Kevin McIlvoy, a great writer and a true friend

Nov 21, 2022 •

Singing the Midnight Back to the Dawn

The almost intolerable hope of Sam Cooke

Oct 21, 2022 •

The Road to Unforgetting

My new photography collection, coming this fall

Sep 1, 2022 •

Welcome to The DETOURIST

A name so cool I wish I'd thought of it myself

Sep 9, 2022 •

America is Made in the Curve

The legacy of the People's Grocery Lynching in Memphis in 1892

Mar 9, 2023 •

Songs for a Book Party

THE ROAD TO UNFORGETTING Launch Playlist

Nov 17, 2022 •

JULY 4th SPECIAL: Closing Time in America

It's a good day to confront our national addictions

Jul 4, 2024

19:19

A new series at The DETOURIST featuring what's feeding my soul this week.

Sep 25, 2024 •

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