The Current | Tim Johnston | A Word on Words | NPT

A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville Public Television’s Emmy Award-winning reboot of its classic series, is a collection of three-minute interviews about books and other literary topics. Filmed in locations around Middle Tennessee, the series continues a tradition established by legendary journalist John Seigenthaler for more than 40 years.

Season 4 | A Word on Words | NPT Episode 12 | 3m 14s | CC

"Most of the characters you write about, even the bad ones, you tend to love in some way." Author Tim Johnston talks to host Mary Laura Philpott about THE CURRENT on Nashville Public Television's A WORD ON WORDS.

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A Word on Words would like to thank Judy and Steve Turner for their generous support.

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