A new book examines the effects of toxic achievement culture on the mental health of teenagers and their parents. Award-winning journalist and author Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins us to discuss her book, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It.

Corinne Bailey Rae returns with her first album in seven years, titled Black Rainbows. The album was inspired by Rae's visits to the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, a gallery/library/community center dedicated to Black art and history. She joins us for a Listening Party.

In a new novel, a father and his disabled, non-verbal son leave the house one morning... only to have the son return, without his father, covered in blood. It's up to his sister, Mia, to figure out what has happened, and to find her missing father. Author Angie Kim joins us to discuss the novel, Happiness Falls.

One of the world's largest drag and queer music festivals, Bushwig, takes place Sept. 9 - 10 at the Knockdown Center in Flushing, Queens. We'll talk about this year's performances and events with and trans pop artist Mel 4Ever. Plus, listeners call in to share their favorite Bushwig memories.

This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.