Poet and author Wallace Barker brings in 22 years of interviews on radio and podcasts!

Are you here? Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour! We’re celebrating 22 years of broadcasting interviews on radio and podcasts with this very episode. This is episode number 1,088, and we are getting back to our storytelling roots with this one. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming great poets like Maya Angelou, Michael S. Harper, and Kodac Harrison.

Our special guest, Wallace Barker, is a warm human being and published poet whose captivating poetry readings and reflective insights shine in this personal interview.

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For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

Dr. Carole Lieberman, M.D. joins The Paul Leslie Hour.

This is The Paul Leslie Hour, episode 1087!

As Trump’s White House roundtable on Antifa dominates the headlines of October 8, 2025, we present a personal interview with Dr. Carole Lieberman, to unmask Antifa’s dark psyche. Our talk with best-selling author and psychiatrist Carole Lieberman, the Terrorist Therapist, is starting now!

For 21 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

Alan Govenar joins The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Well, in every meaning of the word, we hope that you are. Welcome to episode number 1,086 of The Paul Leslie Hour.

This time, we're joined by Alan Govenar, a versatile storyteller who brings real-life narratives to life through many mediums. As a writer, documentary filmmaker, photographer, and playwright, he masterfully crafts compelling stories. You might pass him on the street, unaware of the creative worlds he's imagining and bringing to reality.

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Tony Lyons joins The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Confirmed! You're here tuned into a personal interview with Tony Lyons on episode number 1,085 of The Paul Leslie Hour.

Tony Lyons is the Director of MAHA Action, or Make America Healthy Again Action, which is fighting for a healthier America.

He's also the President of Skyhorse Publishing, known for the boldest and most talked about titles around, from authors ranging from Woody Allen to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Robert Malone and our friend Christina Bobb...which by the way are all past guests on this show!

Ok, let’s dive into this one! Tony Lyons awaits!

The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Lee Smith returns to The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? That’s our favorite part — YOU! That you’re here, tuned into episode number 1,083 of The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome!

We’ve got a returning guest, the great author Lee Smith. He’s got a new book The China Matrix coming out October 21, 2025 — published by Center Street.

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And with that - we’ll bring in, the always riveting Lee Smith.

The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every week. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

International superstar Lila Downs joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

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It’s The Paul Leslie Hour, episode number 1,082. We’re pleased to present a personal interview with singer, songwriter, performing and recording artist Lila Downs.

Lila Downs has a new audiobook coming out September 15th, 2025, available on Audible - and furthermore, you’re going to want to see her live. She'll be performing in the United States. Just go right here for tour dates.

And before we bring out our marvelous guest, please keep in mind that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. Just go right here, and we thank you. You can also tell a friend or family member about this episode. They’d love to hear from you.

And now, ladies and gentlemen… it’s time for the tremendous Lila Downs.

The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Renowned writer Gay Talese joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? This is episode 1,081 of The Paul Leslie Hour! Join us for a personal phone interview with Gay Talese, the legendary journalist and author whose iconic Frank Sinatra Has a Cold redefined narrative nonfiction.

Subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel for the video version of this interview, complete with captions for nearly effortless listening / reading.

Let’s dive into the show!

The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.