Public Radio for the Piedmont and High Country
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Bill Callahan's life was 'derailed' by having kids. Songwriting got him back on track

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the singer-songwriter Bill Callahan about his new album My Days of 58.

Copyright 2026 NPR

Jonaki Mehta
Jonaki Mehta is a reporter covering education for NPR. She is interested in how people learn and the barriers that stand in the way of getting a quality education. She loves hearing young people think out loud, form their opinions and explore their identities.
Christopher Intagliata
Christopher Intagliata is a senior editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air. During the pandemic, he helped lead the show's coverage of daily updates from the White House, and he was part of the breaking news team as the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol unfolded.
Ailsa Chang
Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Mary Louise Kelly and Juana Summers. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

Support quality journalism, like the story above,
with your gift right now.

Donate