BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Show: Meet the Press

Jane's guest today is the renowned journalist Alix Strauss, a four-time author, much sought-after social satirist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times. Her articles have also been featured in Time Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Departures, and Oprah, among numerous other publications. Covering a range of topics from trends in beauty, travel and food to celebrity interviews, Alix has also been a frequent guest on national morning talk shows, including ABC, CBS, CNN, and most recently, The Today Show. On this segment, she and Jane talk about her storied career and her latest best-selling novel, Based Upon Availability. Alix also shares her favorite interviews, her thoughts on the power and responsibility of the media, as well as the discipline it takes to become a successful writer. Her wit and savvy shine through as she gives listeners her tips and tools that will make us all Better Than Before.