Stephen L. Carter is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale, where he has taught for more than 30 years. He is also the author of seven acclaimed works of nonfiction and five bestselling novels. Among his titles are The Emperor of Ocean Park, The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln,ย Back Channel,ย The Culture of Disbelief, Jericho's Fall, and New England White.ย At Yale, Carter teaches courses on law and religion, intellectual property, contracts, professional responsibility, lying and secrets, and the ethics of warfare.ย He has published dozens of articles in law reviews, and many op-ed columns in the nationโs leading newspapers.ย He appears frequently on radio and television.
Bahni Turpinย is an ensemble member of the Cornerstone Theater Company in Los Angeles. She has guest starred in many television series, includingย NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, Cold Case, What About Brian, andย The Comeback.ย Her film credits includeย Brokedown Palace, Crossroads,ย andย Daughters of The Dust. Ms. Turpin won the Odyssey Award forย The True Meaning of Smekdayย by Adam Rex. She has also received manyย AudioFileย Earphones Awards for her unforgettable narration, including one forย Preciousย by Sapphire, and for the National Book Award finalist and Oprah Book Club Pickย The Underground Railroadย by Colson Whitehead. She's also a member of the cast recording ofย The Help, which won numerous awards.