(EVEN TOUGHER MOTHER) The former Secretary of State, who recently told the New York Times that she can “leg-press up to 400 pounds,” speaks with Washington Post columnist Michael Kinsley about politics and religion. Albright has a new book out, The Mighty and the Almighty, which looks at the problem of religious fervor in a world system more used to dealing with “rational actors.” Asked by the Times whether it might be rational to be spiritual, Albright responded: “No.” (Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave, 682-7395. 7:30 pm, $10/$50 [patron ticket includes reception, book, and good seats].)

Eli Sanders was The Stranger's associate editor. His book, "While the City Slept," was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He once did this and once won...