John Perkins is the author of “The Secret History of the American Empire,” a best-seller that just came out in paperback. A self-described “economic hit man, business executive, author and lecturer,” Perkins also previously wrote “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.”

 

Q: What are you listening to right now?

NPR radio

 

Q: What’s the last movie you saw?

“Shine a Light”

 

Q: What are the first Web sites you check in the morning?

DemocracyNow.org

 

Q: What’s your favorite TV show?

I seldom watch TV, prefer radio and books.

 

Q: What book are you reading?

“Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen