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Nobody Cares: The Trap of Empathizing with the Religious Right
Peter Capretto considers "The End of Empathy" by John W. Compton.
Peter CaprettoSep 12, 2020
The Magnificence of Our Surroundings: Talking to Senator Angus King
Andy Fitch talks with United States Senator from Maine Angus King about capturing community, politics, and beauty on camera.
Andy FitchSep 12, 2020
A Different Addiction Story: Yaa Gyasi talks about Transcendent Kingdom
Talking to Yaa Gyasi, author of Homegoing and Transcendent Kingdom
LARB Radio HourSep 11, 2020
So Close and Yet So Far
Jason M. Wirth considers "Being with the Dead," a recently published book by Hans Ruin.
Jason M. WirthSep 11, 2020
- Philosophy & Religion
Thinking Polyphonically: A Conversation with David Mitchell
Mitch R. Murray speaks with author David Mitchell about his newest novel, “Utopia Avenue,” music, television, and the possibility of the novel and utopia.
Mitch R. MurraySep 11, 2020
- SF
"Corrupting the Youth": Episode 7
In a nine-part comic series, Ivan Ascher explores the university, the pandemic, and philosophy.
Ivan AscherSep 11, 2020
Scrupulously Woven: On Michael Elias’s “You Can Go Home Now”
Joel Rose reviews "You Can Go Home Now," the new novel from screenwriter Michael Elias.
Joel RoseSep 11, 2020
- Fiction
Turning Yourself into a Character Is Hard: A Conversation with David Adjmi
A celebrated playwright discusses his new memoir, “Lot Six.”
Suzanne ScanlonSep 10, 2020
- Memoir & Essay
"Corrupting the Youth": Episode 6
In a nine-part comic series, Ivan Ascher explores the university, the pandemic, and philosophy.
Ivan AscherSep 10, 2020
4 January 1960
Raymond Queneau on the death of Albert Camus.
Chris Clarke, Raymond QueneauSep 10, 2020
- Around the World
- Nonfiction
Albert Camus, Patron Saint of the Sticks
Camus’s final, unfinished novel evokes a lost Algerian homeland.
Aaron PeckSep 10, 2020
A Novel Idea in East Passyunk, Philadelphia, PA
Jackie Richardson introduces the newest member of LARB's Reckless Reader program, A Novel Idea.
Jackie RichardsonSep 10, 2020
Blackademic Lives Matter: An Interview with Lavelle Porter
Patricia A. Matthew interviews Lavelle Porter about his recent book, "The Blackademic Life: Academic Fiction, Higher Education, and the Black Intellectual."
Patricia A. MatthewSep 9, 2020
- Education
- Literary Criticism
"Corrupting the Youth": Episode 5
In a nine-part comic series, Ivan Ascher explores the university, the pandemic, and philosophy.
Ivan AscherSep 9, 2020
A Poet of Mythologies: Homero Aridjis at 80
A celebration of the great Mexican poet, novelist, and environmental activist.
Carlos FonsecaSep 9, 2020
Guilt Lit
Sumana RoySep 9, 2020