John interviews Andrea Nolen about her book Lincoln's Counterfeiters, which details the story of the Bonelatta Gang, a Wisconsin-based counterfeiting ring that secretly helped fund the Union during the Civil War. This criminal network laid the groundwork for the Chicago mob, including connections to figures like Al Capone.

SPOILER SPECIAL

Alex and Emily discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, loosely adapted from Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel Vineland.

Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. It's rated R, with a run time of 2 hours and 50 minutes.

John and Emily discuss their Summer project where they added a twist to their weekly Song & Story Time. What if they plugged in and played live songs on the electric guitar? What songs should they play? How should they rehearse? What was the reaction like from the kids? What did the adults think? John and Emily discuss these topics and more!